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A model-free method to learn multiple skills in modular robots
Authors: Diggelen Fuda van , Cambier Nicolas , Ferrante Eliseo , Eiben Agoston 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Legged robots, locomoting through ‘limbs’, are well-suited for deployment in unstructured environments.
Limbs allow a large range of robot morphologies, with various strengths, but each requiring a unique control scheme. As controllers optimized in simulation do not transfer well to the real world (the infamous sim-to-real gap), methods enabling quick learning in the real world, without any assumptions on the specific robot model and its dynamics, are necessary.
In this paper, we present a generic method based on Central Pattern Generators (CPGs), that enables the acquisition of multiple basic locomotion skills in parallel, through very few trials. The novelty of our approach, underpinned by a mathematical analysis of the CPG model, is to search for good initial states, instead of optimizing connection weights. Empirical validation on six different robot morphologies demonstrates that our method enables robots to learn primary locomotion skills within fifteen minutes in the real world.
Multi-Disciplinary Approach and Collaborative Studies Increase the Impact of Osteoarthritis Publications: A European Perspective
Authors: Koçak Murat , Nürnberger Sylvia , Aulin Cecilia , Jong Corne Baatenburg , Korkusuz Feza 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Scientometric analysis of osteoarthritis (OA) publication was randomly undertaken during the last five years. A multi-disciplinary and collaborative scientometric study was designed and conducted. We analyzed publication and citation trends of OA articles between 2007 and 2021 in the Clarivate-Web of Science and InCites databases for the European Union (EU), the non-EU associated and the geographically European (Geo-EU) countries. We furthermore evaluated citations, Citation Impact (CI), Category Normalized Citation Impact (CNCI) and the Impact Relative to World (IREW) distributions. Leading countries, authors, institutions and funding agencies were defined. The impact of multi-disciplinary and collaborative studies was determined. Publication and citation numbers on OA research increased from 2007 to 2021. European citations, CI, CNCI and IREW distributions were higher than that of the World baseline. The United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany preceded OA research in Europe. UDICE-French Research Universities, University of Oxford and Assistance Publique Hopitaux Paris were leading European institutions. Funding was mostly from non-European resources. European countries with a higher gross national income quantitatively dominated the outcome and impact of OA research. We found that multi-disciplinary and collaborative studies were mostly published in higher journal quartiles. We conclude that collaboration and multi disciplinarity increases the impact in OA research. Methodology of quantifying impact could be applied to other research areas in the future.
Calibration and XGBoost reweighting to reduce coverage and non-response biases in overlapping panel surveys: Application to the Healthcare and Social Survey
Authors: Castro Luis , Rueda María del Mar , Sánchez-Cantalejo Carmen , Ferri Ramón , Cabrera-León Andrés 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Healthcare statistical services worldwide have used probability surveys to provide information on the social, economic and health impact of COVID-19, or its seroprevalence and evolution, or the characteristics of the infected population. The Healthcare and Social Survey (ESSA, Spanish acronym) arises from the need to provide data on the evolution of the COVID-19 impact which can be considered when making decisions, so as to prepare and deliver an effective Public Health response in the different populations concerned. This survey has an overlapping panel survey design with measurements throughout 2020 and 2021, and random samplings stratified by province and degree of urbanization.
Each ESSA measurement comprises two samples: a longitudinal sample taken from previous measurements and a new sample taken at each measurement. This design allows longitudinal estimates and more accurate cross-sectional estimates to be obtained thanks to the larger sample size. However, the problem of non-response is particularly aggravated in the case of panel surveys due to population fatigue with repeated surveys. The objective of this research article is to develop a new reweighting method for overlapping panel surveys affected by non-response.
Considering the design, timing and objectives of this survey, our reweighting methodological approach produces suitable estimators for both cross-sectional and longitudinal samples. The weights are the result of a two-step process: the original sampling design weights are corrected by modelling non-response with respect to the longitudinal sample obtained in a previous measurement using machine learning techniques, followed by calibration using the auxiliary information available at the population level. The proposed method is applied to the estimation of totals, proportions, ratios, and differences between measurements, and to gender gaps in the variable of self-perceived general health.
For addressing future health crises such as COVID-19, it is therefore necessary to reduce potential coverage and non-response biases in surveys by means of utilizing reweighting techniques as proposed in this study.
Acceptability and feasibility of Healthy Men Healthy Communities program: male-led men’s health promotion and gender-based violence prevention program for South Sudanese refugee men in Uganda
Authors: Lee HaEun , Ajak Daniel Kuir , Drummond Nora , Zielinski Ruth 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background Men living in refugee settings are often exposed to violence, poverty, and social instability. Living through these challenges impacts men’s physical and mental health and increases their risk of perpetrating sexual and gender-based violence. The Healthy Men Healthy Communities program was developed as a male-led, health promotion program to address men’s physical and mental health and the role men play in creating healthy relationships and families. The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the program among South Sudanese men in Ugandan refugee settlements.Methods Three men from the settlements were trained to facilitate the Healthy Men Healthy Communities program. The program was implemented among six groups consisting of 12 men in each group. Pre/post survey data and qualitative data were collected among the facilitators and participants from one of the randomly selected groups.Results The program was found to be acceptable to the facilitators and the participants. Program content presented through the small groups setting facilitated open conversation on controversial topics such as birth spacing and healthy partner communication. Participants experienced increases in knowledge and confidence in practicing program content such as stress-reduction techniques and healthy communication strategies. Facilitators further suggested culturally appropriate ways to present physical activities as a stress reduction technique and the importance of spacing out births. Participants recommended additional topics such as fertility, reproductive health, and sexually transmitted infections be included in future programs.Conclusion The Healthy Men Healthy Communities program has potential to empower South Sudanese refugee men to promote their health as well as the health of their families. Expansion of the content to include topics suggested by participants and implementation of the program with more groups across a variety of settings are needed to further evaluate the effectiveness of Healthy Men Healthy Communities.
An electronics-free implant for continuous and wireless monitoring of internal tissue strains
Authors: Zang Jianfeng , Tian Ye , Yang Yueying , Tang Hanchuan , Wang Jiaxin , Cheng Yifan , Kang Tianyu , Li Na , Zhou Mengyuan , Chen Wei , Yu Yan , Liu Xinqi , Liu Xurui , Xu Liqun 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Implantable devices for continuous and wireless monitoring of internal tissue strains have gained significant attention in personalized health monitoring. Conventional implantable electronic sensors are small, flexible, and can monitor strains or vibrations in situ. However, electronic sensors still face challenges in biomechanical matching, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and wireless monitoring. Here we present an electronics-free strain sensor based on meta-gels for continuous and wireless monitoring of internal tissue strains. The meta-gel is a two-dimensional phononic crystal hydrogel, composed of periodic air columns in soft hydrogels (~ 18 kPa). The deformation of the meta-gel shifts its ultrasonic band gap, which can be wirelessly detected by an ultrasonic probe outside the skin. The meta-gel sensor is verified to monitor tissue strains on the porcine tendon, wounded tissue, and heart in ex vivo demonstration. Implantations in live pigs further demonstrate the meta-gel’s capability in monitoring tendon stretching, respiratory rhythm, and cardiac rhythm. The meta-gel sensor works stably in the pig during 30 days’ implantation and is observed to undergo almost complete degradation in 12 weeks by ultrasonic imaging.
Association between nutritional status and tuberculosis treatment outcomes among children on tuberculosis treatment in the south-west Shoa, Oromia, Ethiopia 2022: Cohort Study
Authors: Besheda Legese , Mulu Ermiyas , Boka Abdissa , Tesfaye Jembere 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Childhood Tuberculosis and malnutrition are prevalent and have consequences, particularly in low-income countries like Ethiopia and children are especially vulnerable. Studies have been conducted to understand as nutritional status of children is associated with treatment outcomes, which continuously cause disease severity and risk of mortality in the world including in Ethiopia.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study was conducted, from January 2017 to December 2021, among 258 children with TB treated in 16 health facilities, 172 well-nourished and 86 malnourished. Patient charts were selected using a systematic random sampling method. The data were entered by Epi-data version 4.2 while analysis was carried out using SPSS version 25. We compared TB treatment outcomes in children with malnourished versus children well-nourished at diagnosis. An odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the level of significant association. On multivariable analysis, those variables having a p-value of < 0.05 were considered statically significant predictors of the for-treatment outcomes of patients.
Results
The charts of 258 patients were reviewed which makes a 100% response rate. A total of 86 malnourished (<-2-Z score) patients and 172 normal or well-nourished patients (>=-2-Z score) were included in the final analysis of the study. The proportion of successful treatment outcomes among Children with malnourished and well-nourished was 93% and 99.4%, respectively. Age < 1 (AOR = 0.04, 95%CI: 0.002, 0.6), malnourished (AOR: 6.3, 95%CI: 1.8, 22.4), smear PTB+ (AOR: 0.5, 95%CI: 0.2, 0.9), HIV positive (AOR: 0.18, 95%CI: 0.1, 0.8), food support (AOR: 5, 95%CI: 1.5, 17), were factors significantly predictors of treatment outcomes.
Conclusion
This study suggests a low success rate in children malnourished. Age < 1, nutrition (severe acute malnourished), co-morbidity with the HIV smear PTB+, and male were predictors of lower successful treatment outcomes.
Clone-based sequencing and NGS of plant growth-promoting genes from metagenomic DNA of rice rhizosphere show marked diversity
Authors: Kumar Vivek , Kumar Ashok 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Backgrounds and AimsAn attempt has been made to assess the distribution and diversity of important plant growth-promoting genes from the metagenomic DNA of rice rhizosphere soil.
Methods A novel multiplex polymerase chain reaction was developed for the amplification of three important genes namely nifH, pqqC and accd-DR simultaneously from the metagenomic DNA. Next generation sequencing was employed for the sequencing of above genes for the assessment of diversity.
Results Ninety six nifH clones from the metagenomic DNA of rice rhizosphere were selected which belonged to 15 groups on the basis of RFLP. Sequencing of the representative 15 clones showed higher level of similarity with the uncultured bacteria. Similarly, 12 clones of pqqC were selected, majority of the clones showed similarity with both uncultured and cultured bacteria. NGS of nifH showed fourteen types of genera with varying number of OTUs, the dominant genus identified as Halorhodospira (7.38%). pqqC and accd-DRshowed seven types of genera with varying number of OTUs. The highest abundance of Pseudomonas sp. (48.73%) was noted in pqqC and accd-DR showed the abundance of Acidovorax sp. (58.28%).
Conclusions Altogether, findings of this study suggest marked diversity in nifH, pqqC and accd-DRgenes in rice rhizosphere. It would be desirable to apply both clone-based sequencing and NGS for the analysis of total bacterial community and plant growth promoting genes from the metagenome of any habitat.
Indirect Additive Manufacturing of Hydrophobic Reentrant Surface Structures using Fused Deposition Modelling
Authors: Duran Myka Mae , Zhang Yang , Islam Aminul 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Hydrophobicity is an important feature in medical applications. Reentrant structures are used to achieve this functionality on the surface to the greatest extent possible. This study provides a simple and cost-effective approach to producing these structures without the use of nanoparticles and fluorine-based coatings that can make this approach applicable to medical devices. This was done by indirect 3D printing using a low-cost commercially available Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printer. The FDM printer is used to create a mold with a top layer of straight lines separated by a gap. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is cast into it negatively replicating the mold surface to make the reentrant structures. As a result, a functionalized surface with the reentrant wall structure having an edge angle of 121° ± 10° was created with anisotropic wetting reaching an optimal static contact angle of 160.3° ± 2.9° with the lowest rolling angle of 29.2° ± 4.2° for a 10 uL water droplet.
Video-Audio Neural Network Ensemble For Comprehensive Screening Of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children
Authors: Natraj Shreyasvi , Kojovic Nada , Maillart Thomas , Schaer Marie 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A timely diagnosis of autism is paramount to allow early therapeutic intervention in preschoolers. Deep Learning (DL) tools have been increasingly used to identify specific autistic symptoms, and offer promises for automated detection of autism at an early age. Here, we leverage a multi-modal approach by combining two neural networks trained on video and audio features of semi-standardized social interactions in a sample of 160 children aged 1 to 5 years old. Our ensemble model performs with an accuracy of 82.5% (F1 score: 0.816, Precision: 0.775, Recall: 0.861) for ASD screening. Additional combinations of our model were developed to achieve higher specificity (92.5%, i.e., few false negatives) or sensitivity (90%, i.e. few false positives). Finally, we found a relationship between the neural network modalities and specific audio versus video ASD characteristics, bringing evidence that our neural network implementation was effective in taking into account different features that are currently standardized under the gold standard ASD assessment.
Isatuximab–pomalidomide–dexamethasone vs. pomalidomide–dexamethasone in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma: final overall survival analysis
Authors: Richardson Paul , Perrot Aurore , Miguel Jesus San , Beksac Meral , Špička Ivan , Leleu Xavier , Schjesvold Fredrik , Moreau Philippe , Dimopoulos Meletios-Athanasios , Huang Shang-Yi , Minarik Jiri , Cavo Michele , Prince H Miles , Mace Sandrine , Zhang Rick , Dubin Franck , Morisse Mony , Anderson Kenneth 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The primary and pre-specified updated analyses of ICARIA-MM (NCT02990338) demonstrated improved progression-free survival and a benefit in overall survival (OS) was reported with the addition of isatuximab, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, to pomalidomide–dexamethasone (Pd) in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. Here, we report the final OS analysis. This multicenter, randomized, open-label, phase 3 study included patients who had received and failed ≥2 previous lines of therapy, including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. Between January 10, 2017, and February 2, 2018, 307 patients were randomized (1:1) to isatuximab–pomalidomide–dexamethasone (Isa-Pd; n= 154) or Pd (n = 153), stratified based on age (<75 vs. ≥75 years) and number of previous lines of therapy (2–3 vs. >3). At data cutoff for the final OS analysis after 220 OS events (January 27, 2022), median follow-up duration was 52.4 months. Median OS (95% confidence interval) was 24.6 months (20.3–31.3 months) with Isa-Pd and 17.7 months (14.4–26.2 months) with Pd (hazard ratio = 0.78; 95% CI, 0.59–1.02; 1-sided P = 0.0319). This analysis showed a clinically meaningful, continued OS benefit with Isa-Pd, which is well tolerated after follow-up of approximately 52 months in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT02990338
Superior Oblique Muscle Palsy: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Approach in 1057 Patients
Authors: Masoomian Babak , Akbari Mohamad Reza , Mohammed Marrwan Hisham , Sadeghi Motahhareh , Sadeghi Arash Mirmohammad , Fard Masoud Aghsaei , Khorrami-Nejad Masoud 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
To evaluate the clinical findings of patients with SOP who underwent surgery.
Methods
This historical cohort study was performed on 1057 SOP patients managed with surgery in Farabi Hospital, Iran, from 2011 to 2022.
Results
Unilateral SOP was found in 990 (93.7%) patients with a mean age of 21.8 ± 14.8 years [715 (72.2%) congenital and 275 (27.8%) acquired (P < .001)]. Bilateral SOP was diagnosed in 67 (6.3%) patients with a mean age of 19.4 ± 15.6 years, in which 18 (27%) cases had masked type. The mean angle of vertical deviation in primary position at far in unilateral and bilateral cases was 15.6 ± 8.3 and 13.3 ± 9.1 △, respectively (P < .001). In unilateral cases, abnormal head posture (AHP) was detected in 847 (85.5%) patients and 12 (1.2%) had paradoxical AHP. Amblyopia was found in 89 (9.9%) unilateral and 7 (10.3%) bilateral cases. Solitary inferior oblique myectomy, was the most common surgery in both unilateral (n = 756, 77.1%) and bilateral (n = 35, 52.2%) patients. The second surgery was performed for 84 (8.6%) unilateral and 33 (49.3%) bilateral cases (P < .001). The prevalence of amblyopia and the mean angle of horizontal deviation were significantly higher in patients who needed more than one surgery (all P < .05).
Conclusion
Congenital SOP was more than twice as frequent as acquired SOP and about 90% of unilateral and 50% of bilateral cases were managed with one surgery. Amblyopia and significant horizontal deviation were the most important factors for reoperation.
Trial registration:
The Institutional Review Board approval was obtained from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1400.012) and this study adhered to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki and HIPAA.
General somatic health and lifestyle habits in individuals with obsessive- compulsive disorder: An international survey
Authors: Holmberg Anna , Martinsson Lina , Lidin Matthias , Rück Christian , Mataix-Cols David , Cruz Lorena Fernández de la 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been associated with a broad range of health-related issues. Unhealthy lifestyle habits such as physical inactivity, an unhealthy diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption are hypothesized to contribute to this association. However, the lifestyle habits of individuals with OCD have been scarcely investigated. In this international survey, we explored the physical health and lifestyle habits of adults with a self-reported diagnosis of OCD.
Methods
An online global survey available in seven languages was disseminated through interest organizations and social media between July 2021 and March 2022. The survey included questions relating to socio-demographic variables and clinical characteristics (including OCD symptom severity – as measured with the 12-item self-report scale Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory [OCI-12] – and psychotropic medication), physical health, and lifestyle habits. Frequencies and percentages, or means and standard deviations, as appropriate, were calculated. Subgroup analyses by OCD symptom severity, gender, and age group were performed.
Results
A total of 496 individuals with OCD completed the survey and were included in the analyses (mean age = 36.0 years, SD = 12.5, range 18–79; 78.8% women). Most participants were from Europe (n = 245, 49.4%) and North America (n = 187, 37.7%). OCD symptom severity scores were on the moderate range (OCI-12 mean score = 21.2, SD = 9.1). A majority (n = 354, 71.4%) reported having comorbid somatic health issues, mainly allergies, gastrointestinal conditions, and cardiometabolic conditions. Nearly half of the sample (n = 236, 47.6%) reported a body mass index ≥ 25, corresponding to at least overweight. A significant proportion of the participants reported low physical activity (n = 271, 55.0%), unhealthy dietary habits (n = 182, 36.7%), risk consumption of alcohol (n = 111, 22.3%), and non-restorative sleep (n = 268, 54.0%). Subgroup analyses showed overall similar results across groups, with some exceptions.
Conclusions
In this sample, individuals with OCD self-reported a range of health-related issues and a number of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, most prominently a lack of physical activity. Interventions aimed at modifying unhealthy lifestyles to prevent or improve health conditions beyond the psychiatric symptoms should be considered.
The systemic challenge of phasing out fossil fuel finance
Authors: Rickman Jamie , Falkenberg Max , Kothari Sumit , Larosa Francesca , Grubb Michael , Ameli Nadia 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A rapid phase-out of bank lending to the fossil fuel sector is critical if Paris climate targets are to remain within reach. Here we use a systems lens to explore syndicated fossil fuel debt markets - a critical source of capital flows to fossil fuel companies - and find that they are resilient to uncoordinated and unregulated phase-out scenarios. In a setting where capital can be substituted between banks, phase-out is inefficient unless capital requirements rules limit banks’ exposure to the sector. With capital requirements rules in place a tipping point is observed from inefficient to efficient phase-out as banks sequentially exit the sector. This tipping point depends critically on the stringency of capital requirements rules, and it is reached sooner in a targeted phase-out scenario where big banks lead the phase-out. If sufficiently tightened, capital requirements rules can amplify the impact of individual banks’ phase-out and accelerate the decline of fossil fuel debt flows.