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Temperature Effects on the Development of Life Stages of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Maize
Authors: Savadatti Eurekha , Ginnu Sreenivas Adoni , Mariyanna Lakshmikanth , Hosamani Arunkumar , Desai Bheemsain Rao Krishna Rao , Subbanna Aswathanarayana Dibburahalli , Jalamangala Ashoka 
Published: July 2023

The effect of temperature on the development of different life stages of Spodoptera frugiperda on maize was assessed at the Centre for Agro Climatic Studies, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur at five different constant temperatures viz., 18, 22, 26, 30, and 32°C with a constant relative humidity 65 ± 5% for all the temperatures under growth chambers conditions. Over the temperature studied, the duration of different life stages decreased with a rise in temperature from 18 to 32°C. Where, the duration of the egg stage reduced from 6.00 days (1°C) to 2.00 days (32°C); for the larva from 31.50 to 10.10 days and for the pupae from 30.86 to 6.0 days. The temperature ranges of 26 to 30°C were found to be favourable for growth and development whereas the temperature extremities of 18 and 32°C were not favourable for the growth and development of fall armyworm; at 18°C there was no eclosion and at 32°C there was eclosion of adults but mortality occurred within an hour. The linear regression studies revealed that lower developmental threshold temperatures of 11.50, 11.49, 13.90, and 20.13 and corresponding thermal constants of 43, 236, 149, and 494 degree days were recorded for the incubation period, larval period, pupal period and total life cycle respectively in order. The present study revealed that the upper threshold of 32°C and a lower threshold of 18° C were detrimental to the development of fall armyworm life stages. These estimated thermal thresholds and degree days might be used to predict the fall armyworm activity in the field for devising strategies to manage fall armyworms effectively.
Impact of Integrated Use of Inorganic, Organic and Biofertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality of Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Authors: Shalu  , Rattan Puja 
Published: July 2023

Aim: The experiment was carried out, to find out the impact of integrated use of inorganic, organic and biofertilizers on growth, yield and quality of pea (Pisum sativum L.).
Study Design: Experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Azad P-3 variety was grown to evaluate the effect of different treatments.
Place and Duration of Study: It was conducted during 2021 at Experimental Farm of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, DAV University, Jalandhar.
Methodology: Thirteen treatments were used for the study which consisted of different combinations of organic, inorganic and biofertilizers (FYM, Vermicompost, NPK, Azotobacter and PSB) at different levels (100%, and 75% of the recommended dose of each nutrient). Observations were recorded on days to germination, days to first flowering, days to 50% flowering, plant height (cm), number of branches per plant, number of leaves per plant, pod length (cm), number of pods per plant, pod weight (g), pod yield per plant (g/plant), pod yield per plot (Kg/plot), Shelling percentage (%), total soluble solids (TSS).
Results: Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed significant effect of integrated use of inorganic, organic and biofertilizerson growth, yield and quality under study. Lowest number of days to germination(10.63 days); days to first flowering(59.33 days);number of days to 50% flowering(78.26 days) was recorded in T4 (100% NPK+FYM+PSB). The same treatment also resulted in highest pod length (9.18cm);number of pods per plant (16.27); pod weight (8.49g);plant height (62.37cm);pod yield per plant (55.24 g); pod yield per plot (4.32 kg);TSS (16.480B) andshelling percentage % (52.50).
Conclusion: It was observed that plants which were treated with the application of 100% NPK, FYM and PSB resulted in superior performance with respect to growth, yield and quality parameters of pea.
Bilateral Obstructed Inguinal Hernia with Left Amyand’S Hernia: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Alvi Emad , Khan Isra , Faridi S. H. , Ali Imad , Rizvi Amjad 
Published: July 2023

Obstruction and strangulation are the most vicious complications of inguinal hernia that require prompt intervention in the form of surgical exploration. Presence of appendix in the inguinal hernia sac is a rare condition seen in less than 1% of all inguinal hernia cases. Usually this appendix is on right side, but its presence on the left side is extremely rare.
Case Report: A 70 year male patient with scrotal swelling and inability to pass stool and flatus presented to JNMCH emergency. Upon examination and evaluation a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction secondary of obstructed inguinal hernia was made. Further, upon exploration, a healthy appendix and caecum was seen in left sac whereas right sac contained small bowel, which was unhealthy.
Deep learning‐based motion correction algorithm for coronary CT angiography: Lowering the phase requirement for morphological and functional evaluation
Authors: Yao Xiaoling , Zhong Sihua , Xu Maolan , Zhang Guozhi , Yuan Yuan , Shuai Tao , Li Zhenlin 
Published: July 2023

AbstractPurposeTo investigate the performance of a deep learning‐based motion correction algorithm (MCA) at various cardiac phases of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), and determine the extent to which it may allow for reliable morphological and functional evaluation.Materials and methodsThe acquired image data of 53 CCTA cases, where the patient heart rate (HR) was ≥75 bpm, were reconstructed at 0, ±2, ±4, ±6, and ±8% deviations from each optimal systolic phase, with and without the MCA, yielding a total of 954 images (53 cases × 9 phases × 2 reconstructions). The overall image quality and diagnostic confidence were graded by two radiologists using a 5‐point scale, with scores ≥3 being deemed clinically interpretable. Signal‐to‐noise ratio, contrast‐to‐noise ratio, vessel sharpness, and circularity were measured. The CCTA‐derived fractional flow reserve (CT‐FFR) was calculated in 38 vessels on 24 patients to identify functionally significant stenosis, using the invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR) as reference. All metrics were compared between two reconstructions at various phases.ResultsInferior image quality was observed as the phase deviation was enlarged. However, MCA significantly improved the image quality at nonoptimal phases and the optimal phase. Coronary artery evaluation was feasible within 4% phase deviation using MCA, with interpretable overall image quality and high diagnostic confidence. With MCA, the performance of identifying functionally significant stenosis via CT‐FFR was increased for images at various phase deviations. However, obvious decrease in accuracy, as compared to the image at the optimal phase, was found on those with deviations >4%.ConclusionThe deep learning‐based MCA allows up to 4% phase deviation in acquiring CCTA for reliable morphological and functional evaluation on patients with high HRs.
Long COVID in Persons With Self‐Reported Arthritis: Symptoms, Associated Factors, and Functional Limitations
Authors: Feldman Debbie Ehrmann , Mazer Barbara 
Published: July 2023

ObjectiveThe aim is to describe both long COVID symptoms and associated factors in a cohort of individuals with a self‐reported history of arthritis as well as change in function in persons with arthritis and long COVID compared to pre‐COVID status.MethodsAmong 2,764 persons with a confirmed COVID‐19 diagnosis who responded to an online survey at least 12 weeks post‐infection, 171 reported a history of arthritis and formed our study sample. We calculated the frequency of long COVID defined as troubled by persistent symptoms and evaluated associated factors using bivariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression. Among those with long COVID, we describe limitations in activity and function in comparison to pre‐COVID status.ResultsIn our sample, 53.5% (n = 91) reported being troubled by ongoing symptoms at the time of completing the questionnaire (long COVID), with the most frequent symptoms as the following: fatigue, myalgia, weakness, breathlessness, low mood, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. Factors associated with long COVID were female sex, having been hospitalized for COVID, and having at least 1 other chronic disease. Persons with long COVID had substantial declines in function, notably in global health status, usual activities, mobility, personal care, and employment status. Also, 37% of those with long COVID reported moderate to severe increase in pain.ConclusionPersons with arthritis who have long COVID have substantial limitations in function compared to their pre‐COVID status. There is a need to implement effective interventions to improve functional status in persons with arthritis and long COVID.
Compact Hole‐Selective Self‐Assembled Monolayers Enabled by Disassembling Micelles in Solution for Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Liu Ming , Bi Leyu , Jiang Wenlin , Zeng Zixin , Tsang Sai‐Wing , Lin Francis R. , Jen Alex K.‐Y. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractSelf‐assembled monolayers (SAMs) are widely employed as effective hole‐selective layers (HSLs) in inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, most SAM molecules are amphiphilic in nature and tend to form micelles in the commonly used alcoholic processing solvents. This introduces an extra energetic barrier to disassemble the micelles during the binding of SAM molecules on the substrate surface, limiting the formation of a compact SAM. To alleviate this problem for achieving optimal SAM growth, a co‐solvent strategy to disassemble the micelles of carbazole‐based SAM molecules in the processing solution is developed. This effectively increases the critical micelle concentration to be above the processing concentration and enhances the reactivity of the phosphonic acid anchoring group to allow densely packed SAMs to be formed on indium tin oxide. Consequently, the PSCs derived from using MeO‐2PACz, 2PACz, and CbzNaph SAM HSLs show universally improved performance, with the CbzNaph SAM‐derived device achieving a champion efficiency of 24.98% and improved stability.
Engineering Polymer Interfaces: A Review toward Controlling Triboelectric Surface Charge
Authors: Šutka Andris , Lapčinskis Linards , He Delong , Kim Hyunseung , Berry Joseph D. , Bai Jinbo , Knite Māris , Ellis Amanda V. , Jeong Chang Kyu , Sherrell Peter C. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractContact electrification and triboelectric charging are areas of intense research. Despite their low ability to accept or donate electrons, polymer insulator based triboelectric nanogenerators have emerged as highly efficient mechanical‐to‐electrical conversion devices. Here, it is reviewed the structure–property–performance of polymer insulators in triboelectric nanogenerators and focus on tools that can be used to directly enhance charge generation, via altering a polymer's mechanical, thermal, chemical, and topographical properties. In addition to the discussion of these fundamental properties, the use of additives to locally manipulate the polymer surface structure is discussed. The link between each property and the underlying charging mechanism is discussed, in the context of both increasing surface charge and predicting the polarity of surface charge, and pathways to engineer triboelectric charging are highlighted. Key questions facing the field surrounding data reporting, the role of water, and synergy between mass, electron, and ion transfer mechanisms are highlighted with aspirational goals of a holistic model for triboelectric charging proposed.
Modification of a dual‐chamber denitrification bioreactor with a surface water pumping system
Authors: Hartfiel Lindsey M. , Craig Andrew J. , Soupir Michelle L. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractDenitrification bioreactors are an edge‐of‐field conservation practice being implemented to reduce nonpoint nitrogen pollution to downstream waterbodies. In the Midwestern region of the United States, these bioreactors are commonly used for the treatment of nitrate‐laden subsurface drainage systems. Innovative strategies will be needed to reach the nutrient reduction goals established; here, a typical denitrification bioreactor was retrofitted with a supplemental surface water pumping system to enhance the bioreactor use and performance. Potential benefits of the pumped bioreactor system include extended treatment beyond the typical drainage season, increased nitrate mass removal, extended bioreactor lifespan, and extended applications of the bioreactor such as treatment of surface waters. Current challenges associated with pumped bioreactors exist with the timing of the pumping and water source identification. Considerations include the water availability and the potential need to obtain a permit for the water extraction, and nitrate concentration, temperature, and carbon content of the source to be pumped from. Conditions that would promote complete nitrate removal should be avoided. Additional potential applications for these pumped bioreactors have been identified and include, but are not limited to, the treatment of additional surface water sources, irrigation waters, drainage ditches, and groundwater.
Ten‐year follow‐up report and neurologic sequelae in a case of neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Khosroshahi Nahid , Haghshenas Zahra , Afrooghe Arya , Ahmadi Elham , Torshizi Mahdieh Mousavi 
Published: July 2023

AbstractWe present a 10‐year follow‐up and describe our experience in managing a case of neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism (NSHPT) for the first time in Iran. Microcephaly, mental retardation, and epilepsy may be long time sequels of NSHPT. The brain MRI findings are compatible with an old hypoxic–ischemic event.
A guide to mitigating audit log‐related risk in medical professional liability cases
Authors: Sittig Dean F. , Wright Adam 
Published: July 2023

AbstractFollowing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009, use of electronic health records (EHRs) has become ubiquitous. Accordingly, one should expect most medical professional liability cases to involve review of patient records produced from EHRs. When questions arise regarding who was involved in care of a patient, what they knew and when, or the meaning, completeness, integrity, validity, timeliness, confidentiality, accuracy, or legitimacy of data, or ways that the EHR's user interface or automated clinical decision support tools may have contributed to the alleged events, one often turns to the EHR and its audit log. This manuscript discusses lines of defense incorporated into the design, development, implementation, and use of EHRs to ensure their integrity and the types of EHR transaction logs (e.g., audit log) that exist. Using these logs can help one answer questions that often arise in medical malpractice cases. Finally, there are “best practices” surrounding EHR audit logs that health care organizations should implement. When used appropriately, EHRs and their audit logs provide another source of information to help hospital risk managers, legal counsel, and EHR expert witnesses to investigate adverse incidents and, if needed, prosecute or defend clinicians and/or health care organizations involved in the patient's care.
Generalized volume-complexity for RN-AdS black hole
Authors: Wang Meng-Ting , Jiang Hong-Yue , Liu Yu-Xiao 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The connection between quantum information and quantum gravity has captured the imagination of physicists. Recently, a broad new class of gravitational observables have been proposed to provide new possibilities for holographic complexity [1], which is an extension of volume in the Complexity=Volume proposal. In this paper, we investigate generalized volume-complexity for the 4-dimensional Reissner-Nordström-AdS black hole. These new gravitational observables satisfy the characteristic of the thermofield double state, i.e., they grow linearly in time on the late stage. We find that there are multiple extremal hypersurfaces anchored at a certain boundary time. In other words, for the same boundary time, more than one gravitational observable (generalized volume-complexity) can exist in the bulk. The size relationship of the gravitational observables on the two hypersurfaces changes over time. This will result in the substitution of the maximum extreme hypersurface which is dual to the complexity of the thermofield double state. We call the time when one hypersurface replaces another to become the largest extreme hypersurface the turning time τturning. That is, a hypersurface dual to the complexity of the thermofield double state defined on the boundary jumps from one branch to another. This discontinuous jump is highly reminiscent of a phase transition, and the turning time denotes the moment at which this phase transition occurs. Our findings propose a discontinuous variation in bulk physics that is dual to the complexity of the thermofield double state defined on the boundary.
Multi-brane cosmology
Authors: Girmohanta Sudhakantha , Lee Seung J. , Nakai Yuichiro , Suzuki Motoo 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
5D warped extra dimension models with multiple 3-branes can naturally realize multiple hierarchical mass scales which are ubiquitous in physics beyond the Standard Model. We discuss cosmological consequences of such multi-brane models with stabilized radions. It is confirmed that for temperatures below the scale of the IR brane at the end of the extra dimension, we recover the ordinary expansion of the Universe, with the Hubble expansion rate determined by sum of the physical energy densities on all 3-branes where they are localized. In addition, we explore the cosmology for temperatures above the scales of the intermediate and IR branes where the Universe is described by a spacetime with the 3-branes replaced by an event horizon. As the temperature of the Universe cools down, phase transitions are expected to take place, and the intermediate and IR branes come out from behind the event horizon. The Goldberger-Wise mechanism for radion stabilization has a well-known problem of having a supercooled phase transition, which typically does not get completed in time. This problem is even more severe when an intermediate brane is introduced, whose scale is well above TeV, as the corresponding Hubble rate is much larger. We circumvent the problem by employing an alternative mechanism for radion stabilization with dark Yang-Mills fields, which prevents a long supercooling epoch, but still allows the strong first order phase transitions. As a result, the phase transitions in our multi-brane Universe predict a stochastic gravitational wave background with a unique multi-peak signature, which is within the sensitivity reach of future space-based gravitational wave observers. We also show that there are N − 1 radions for an N 3-brane set-up, unlike a recent claim that there exists only one radion.
Decomposition and conformal mapping techniques for the quadrature of nearly singular integrals
Authors: Mitchell William , Natkin Abbie , Robertson Paige , Sullivan Marika , Yu Xuechen , Zhu Chenxin 
Published: July 2023

AbstractGauss–Legendre quadrature, Clenshaw–Curtis quadrature and the trapezoid rule are powerful tools for numerical integration of analytic functions. For nearly singular problems, however, these standard methods become unacceptably slow. We discuss and generalize some existing methods for improving on these schemes when the location of the nearby singularity is known. We conclude with an application to some nearly singular surface integrals that arise in three-dimensional viscous fluid flow.
Host–device interactions: exposure of lung epithelial cells and fibroblasts to nickel, titanium, or nitinol affect proliferation, reactive oxygen species production, and cellular signaling
Authors: Pouwels Simon D. , Sigaeva Alina , de Boer Shanna , Eichhorn Ilse A. , Koll Lisanne , Kuipers Jeroen , Schirhagl Romana , Heijink Irene H. , Burgess Janette K. , Slebos Dirk-Jan 
Published: July 2023

AbstractEndoscopic implantation of medical devices for the treatment of lung diseases, including airway stents, unidirectional valves and coils, is readily used to treat central airway disease and emphysema. However, granulation and fibrotic tissue formation impairs treatment effectiveness. To date little is known about the interaction between implanted devices, often made from metals, such as nickel, titanium or nitinol, and cells in the airways. Here, we study the response of lung epithelial cells and fibroblasts to implant device materials. The adhesion and proliferation of bronchial epithelial cells and lung fibroblasts upon exposure to 10 × 3 × 1 mm pieces of nickel, titanium or nitinol is examined using light and scanning electron microscopy. Pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression and release, signaling kinase activity and intracellular free radical production are assessed. Nitinol, and to a lesser extent nickel and titanium, surfaces support the attachment and growth of lung epithelial cells. Nitinol induces a rapid and significant alteration of kinase activity. Cells directly exposed to nickel or titanium produce free radicals, but those exposed to nitinol do not. The response of lung epithelial cells and fibroblasts depends on the metal type to which they are exposed. Nitinol induces cellular surface growth and the induction of kinase activity, while exposure of lung epithelial cells to nickel and titanium induces free radical production, but nitinol does not.
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Evaluation Mechanism of Political Discourse: A Holistic Approach
Authors: Sun Jing , Liu Zhenqian 
Published: July 2023

AbstractTaking the economic issue of Trump’s First State of the Union Address (SUA) as original data, the present study examined the evaluation features of political speeches by adopting a holistic approach, which includes both macro and micro dimensions. At the macro level, a series of semantic patterns were identified, with Goal-Achievement and General-Example Patterns being the most prevalent. They predetermine the evaluative tone, giving the surrounding statements evaluative meanings, exhibiting the radiating nature of evaluative meaning; at the micro level, a variety of resources have been identified, both explicit and implicit, lexical and syntactical, attitudinal and gradational, which collaborate to reinforce the subjective evaluation, revealing the holistic characteristic in the realization of evaluative meaning. Throughout the analysis, three evaluative mechanisms have been proposed, which are the coupling of meaning, semantic prosody, and tense switching. They collaborate and promote the subjective evaluation to be established and reinforced in a cumulative, gradient or hybrid pattern. In a narrow sense, the present study has partially revealed Trump’s political discourse feature. Broadly speaking, it contributes to the theoretical development of the appraisal framework by refining existing evaluation systems through a holistic research paradigm, which in turn facilitates accurate interpretation of various types of discourse.