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Hemorrhagic Shock After Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy Successfully Treated With Endoscopic Therapy
Authors: Dave Niel , Esmail Khan Ghasri Rojin , Gonzalez Hector H. , Kaplan Steven 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACTProstate cancer is the second cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis of prostate cancer. This is a relatively safe procedure, yet bears the small risk of hemorrhage. In rare instances, the bleeding may require emergent endoscopic or radiologic therapy. However, scarce literature exists depicting the appearance of the bleeding lesions and the successful endoscopic therapies used to treat them. In this report, we present a case of a 64-year-old man who developed massive bleeding after transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy that was successfully treated with epinephrine injection and endoscopic hemoclipping.
An Uncommon Cause of Chronic Nonhealing Perianal Ulcer
Authors: Sivakrishna Sirasapalli , Mohan Pazhanivel , Senthamizhselvan Kuppusamy , Srinivas Bheemanathi Hanuman , Ramamoorthi Subhashini 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT
Chronic or persistent, nonhealing perianal ulcers could be due to an infection, inflammation, or a neoplasm. Perianal ulcer as the initial presentation of tuberculosis is rare. Tuberculosis cutis orificialis is a rare ulcerative form of cutaneous tuberculosis that affects the oral cavity, anal canal, or perianal region. A high index of suspicion for tuberculosis as the cause of persistent perianal ulcer is required for early diagnosis and treatment.
Acquired Gastric Dieulafoy-Like Lesion due to Aberrant Blood Supply Diverted From the Left Phrenic Artery to an Enlarged Splenule
Authors: Lew Benjamin , Der Dennis E. , Lim Brian S. 
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT
Dieulafoy lesion is an aberrant submucosal vessel that can erode into the overlying tissue leading to hemorrhage. It is a rare but important cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. We present a case of a patient who developed an acquired Dieulafoy lesion 39 years after splenectomy. Abdominal computed tomography showed an aberrant vessel from a branch of the left phrenic artery, coursing through the gastric fundus to supply a splenule. Angiography with embolization of the aberrant vessel resulted in no further bleeding.
IS LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE OR COMMUTATION AN EFFECTIVE ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURE FOR CHINA?
Authors: Wang Xiumei , Zhao Chenguang , Zhu Beini , Chen Zhijuan 
Published: April 2023

New legislation adopting a tough criminal stance on the crimes of corruption and bribery responds to the need for strengthening Chinese anti-corruption work. The ninth amendment to the Chinese Criminal Law Code, which adds life imprisonment without parole or commutation, has received broad support from all sectors of society. The aim of the amendment, as stated by the legislature, is to safeguard judicial fairness and prevent criminals convicted of the most serious corruption offences from having their prison sentences shortened through commutation. This stated legislative aim is not acceptable. Whether from the perspective of deterrence or alternative measures to the death penalty, the approach of adding life imprisonment without parole or commutation in order to punish the corrupt is not ideal. This article argues that, given the particular nature of crimes of corruption and given the disadvantages of life imprisonment without parole or commutation, restraint in the use of the death penalty does not mean that life imprisonment has to be used as an alternative measure. Moreover, the death penalty with a two-year reprieve is sufficient for realising retribution and prevention as aims of punishment.
An efficient method for computing slope reliability calculation based on rigorous limit equilibrium
Authors: Chen Juxiang , Zhu Dayong , Zhu Yalin 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Traditional rigorous limit equilibrium methods satisfy all equilibrium conditions and usually have high accuracy, however, which are less efficient for slope reliability analysis. The main reason is that the limit state functions are highly nonlinear implicit functions of safety factor. Complex numerical iterations are required, which may sometimes lead to computational convergence problems. A new method for computing slope reliability calculation with high efficiency and accuracy was proposed. This method was based on the rigorous limit equilibrium method by modifying normal stresses over the slip surface. The critical horizontal acceleration factor

K

c

{K}_{c}

, which can be expressed explicitly, was used to replace the implicit safety factor as a representation of slope stability. The difference between

K

c

{K}_{c}

and the known value

K

c
0

{K}_{c0}

was used as the limit state function. Two slope examples were analyzed. The results showed that the calculation results of this method were in good agreement with those of the traditional Morgenstern–Price limit equilibrium method, but the computational efficiency was significantly improved. When this method was combined with the subset simulation method, the calculation time was only a few seconds. Therefore, this method can be used for rapid calculation of slope reliability.
Green synthesis, characterization of silver nanoparticles using Rhynchosia capitata leaf extract and their biological activities
Authors: Zahoor Muhammad , Nisar Muhammad , Haq Sayyed Ijazul , Ikram Muhammad , Islam Noor Ul , Naeem Mohammad , Alotaibi Amal 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Green production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using biological samples is the most cost-effective and environment friendly method. Plants and other biological resources might be exploited to create biologically active AgNPs. Rhynchosia capitata (an endangered species) leaf extract acted as reductant in fabrication of AgNPs in the current study; while, the fabricated particles have been characterized by UV-visible spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). UV-visible spectroscopy was utilized to confirm the fabrication of the nanoparticles (NPs) via bioreduction. SEM revealed the formation of round and spherical AgNPs with sizes ranging from 2 to 60 nm. According to TGA, the synthesized R. capitata AgNPs were not much stable and high mass loss was observed at temperature from 40 to 80°C. The antioxidant potential was higher as estimated through 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl-hydrate assay with IC50 value of 60 µg/mL rather than 2,2-azinobis-[3-ethylbenzthiazoline]-6-sulfonic acid assay (IC50 120 µg/mL). The antibacterial potential against the selected bacterial strains for NPs was high as compared to aqueous extract, determined through agar well diffusion, minimum inhibitory concentration, and minimum bactericidal concentration methods. These findings demonstrated that R. capitata-based NPs had greater antibacterial and antioxidant properties than plant extract and it should be potentially used as antibacterial and antioxidant agents.
Thermal, structural and optical properties of Pb1−x
La
x
TiO3 prepared using modified sol–gel route
Authors: Dixit Anju , Kumar Avanish , Singh Devendra , Dobal Pramod S. 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
La doped lead titanate ceramic compositions Pb1−x
La
x
TiO3 (PLT) for x = 0.0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 were synthesized by an acrylic acid modified sol-gel route. The microstructure, surface morphology, and optical properties of the resulting compositions were studied by using TGA, X-ray diffraction, Raman Spectroscopy, and UV–Vis spectroscopy. It was found that the acrylic acid acts as a strong gelling agent and the organic residue gets removed completely below 450 °C. Very smooth ceramic powders characterized by single perovskite phase were obtained. A reduction in the tetragonality ratio from 1.0698 to 1.0033 was observed with increasing La content from x = 0.0 to x = 0.3. The effect of reduced tetragonality was corroborated by the peak shift of soft modes in Raman spectra and approximately 2 cm−1 downshift of E(TO1) mode was observed for each atomic weight percent La addition in lead titanate. The average grain size was found decreasing marginally with the increasing La content in PLT. Using the UV–vis data, a slight but systematic increase in the direct absorption edge (band gap) from 3.155 eV to 3.234 eV was observed with increasing La content in the PLT compositions.
Effect of nanoparticle on mechanical properties of activated tungsten gas welding of austenite stainless steel 316L and optimization of process parameters
Authors: Dakarapu Santha Rao , Maddili Praveena Chakravarthy , Revu Krishna Mohan 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Austenite stainless steel 316L was developed to improve corrosion resistance and is widely used in automobile components, thermal power plants, and pressure vessels due to their superior toughness and intergranular corrosion resistance. The austenite stainless steel 316L has a low carbon content of 0.03%, which helps in minimizing harmful carbide precipitation during welding. The joint strength of welded joints is poor unless proper care is taken. As a result, an attempt was made to use an activated Tungsten Inert Gas (A-TIG) welding procedure to improve the joint strength of butt welded joints of austenitic stainless steel 316L. The process parameters such as current, the volume of flow, and filler diameter were chosen in the study and generated an L
9 design matrix using MINI Tab software. The welded joints were prepared as per the design matrix using the activated flux of aluminum oxide nano powder as per the combination of process parameters. The mechanical tests such as tensile strength, hardness, and impact strength were evaluated and microstructural evaluation of welded joints was also assessed. The input parameters were optimized for better tensile strength of joints using Taguchi S/N analysis. It is found from the optimization that the highest ultimate tensile strength of 690.40 MPa was obtained at a current of 90 A, shielding gas flow of 13 l min–1, and filler material diameter of 2.5 mm. The model was also validated by conducting experiments.
Steps toward a resilient future nurse workforce
Authors: Stubin Catherine A. 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Introduction
The psychosocial needs of nursing students are a pressing matter as mental health disorders may affect nursing students’ journeys as professional nurses.

Literature Review
Psychological distress and burnout in nurses are threats to worldwide health care, as the stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an unstable future global nurse workforce.

Discussion
Resiliency training can positively impact nurse stress, mindfulness, and resilience, as resilient nurses are better able to manage their response to stress and adversity which will contribute to positive patient outcomes.

Implications for an International Audience
Educating faculty on resilience will aid nurse educators to create new student instructional approaches to improve mental health wellness.

Conclusions
Supportive faculty behaviors, self-care techniques, and resilience-building infused throughout the nursing curriculum may promote the effective transitioning of students into practice, providing the necessary foundation for improving workplace stress management and increasing longevity and satisfaction in the profession.
A Tabrīzī School of Īlkhānī Stucco Carving? A Comparative Analysis of Īlkhānī Miḥrābs in Urmia, Marand, and Tabrīz
Authors: McClary Richard , Danesh Leila 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
This article consists of a detailed study of the decoration and inscriptions on three stylistically related carved stucco miḥrābs in ʿIrāq-i ʿAjam. The ones in Urmia and Marand are dated to the Īlkhānī period and bear the names of craftsmen with a connection to Tabrīz. The fragmentary remains of the third, undated, miḥrāb in Tabrīz are then studied, followed by the upper stucco inscription band in the masjid-i jāmiʿ in Urmia. The final section highlights the connections between the material in Iran and related stucco in Mamlūk Cairo. The main aim of this article is to provide as full an account as possible of the decoration and inscriptions of these examples of Īlkhānī stucco, and also to demonstrate the existence of a distinctive regional school of stucco carving centered in Tabrīz. Several newly translated inscriptions are published here for the first time, and the analysis is based on a combination of archival material and new photographs and drawings of the subject structures.
Modeling and simulation of deposited energy gain via irradiation of heavy ion beams on the fusion reactor contains spherical fuel capsules with foam
Authors: Shakeri Abuzar , Heidari Ebrahim , Hosseini Motlagh Nasrin , Vanaie Hamid Reza 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
In heavy ion fusion using the inertial confinement fusion (ICF) approach, firstly, the deposited energy of heavy ions in the target and, secondly, the charged products resulting from fusion reactions in the plasma of the fuel capsule are key and necessary points. In this paper, we used the ICF method for the core of a spherical fusion reactor simulation filled with multi-layer fuel capsules with foam using symmetrical irradiation from 32 different directions by two heavy ion beams of Cs and Pb with radiation energies of 8 and 10 GeV, respectively. Then we simulated the process of penetration and deposited energy of the beams inside the core of this reactor using GEANT4 code. The results of our simulations show that if the atomic number of radiation beams increases, the amount of beam stopping power increases, which is in agreement with existing theories. Also, by changing parameters such as the type and energy amount of the radiation beam, thickness, and the type of material selected in the layers of the desired fuel capsules, the amount of the penetration depth, the produced secondary particles, the stopping power per unit volume of fuel capsule and the reactor core will change. Eventually, these variations will cause a change in deposited energy gain inside the core of a spherical fusion reactor. The obtained maximum deposited energy due to the two selective Pb+ and Cs+ beams with 8 and 10 GeV energies in this study is related to DT fuel compared to the two neutron free-fuels of D3He and P11B. It can be seen that energy gain increases significantly with changing beam energy from 8 to 10 GeV, but for both selected energy, the enhancement of DT energy gain compared to D3He and P11B is not so significant.
Comparative analysis of swelling and porosity evolution in UO2 fuel via two approaches
Authors: Roostaii Bahareh 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
A correlation for the volume porosity of irradiated UO2 fuel as a sum of the individual contributions of the pore and swelling porosity in terms of the local density and fractional matrix swelling is developed. By using the existing low temperature low burnup model of swelling, evolution of the matrix swelling and porosity terms are calculated for UO2 fuel in the low burnup but in the high burnup two various models are applied, the one with considering grain recrystallization and another without it but with the method of Xe depletion measurement. The purpose of the paper is comparison of fuel swelling behavior between two models at high burnups. The bulk swelling and porosity evolution in both methods are also validated by experimental data. Finally, one conclusion from this comparison is obtained, as the method which considering grain recrystallization has more rational behavior in the fuel swelling and porosity.
Potential opportunistic behavior of crab-eating fox Cerdocyon thous (Carnivora, Canidae) in Itapuã State Park, RS, Brazil: possible cases of necrophagy
Authors: Santiago Victoria Maia , Ilha Júlia Gomes , Alfaya Laura Barbieri , Gaziero Lenara , Jardim Márcia M. A. , Trigo Tatiane Campos 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
In this study we document two records related to potential food opportunism in crab-eating fox, Cerdocyon thous. The records were made in Itapuã State Park, Viamão, RS, Brazil, and were obtained through camera traps. These showed individuals of C. thous carrying a brown howler monkey and an unidentified fish, both already lifeless. There are no records of howler monkey consumption by this species of carnivore, and fish are considered as unusual taxa in its diet. We assume that the captures occurred with the animals already dead, illustrating the food opportunism of the species and the potential occurrence of scavenging by this canid.
Enlarging the knowledge on the Ecuadorean rodent Rhagomys septentrionalis (Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae) with remarks on rarity in sigmodontines
Authors: Nivelo-Villavicencio Carlos , Brito Jorge , Quezada Amanda B. , Alava Leonardo , Pardiñas Ulyses F. J. 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
The cricetid rodent Rhagomys septentrionalis was previously known only from its type locality in Ecuador. Four new records are reported here, documenting a northward range extension of about 300 km. Obtained evidence include, for the first time, nests and a video of an individual in the wild. Distribution models suggest that R. septentrionalis potentially has an ample geographic range along the eastern Andean Forest. According to IUCN criteria the species should be categorized as Vulnerable. The case of R. septentrionalis, now recorded from five localities within a year after its original description, suggests that rarity in sigmodontines is mostly driven by limited field efforts.
Urokinase-based lock solutions for catheter salvage: A case of an upcoming kidney transplant recipient
Authors: Xia Cong , Fan Junfen , Xu Chao , Hu Shouci , Ma Hongzhen , He Lingzhi , Ye Liqing 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is a significant complication among patients on haemodialysis (HD) who are dependent on a central venous catheter (CVC) for an extended period. Catheter removal as first-line treatment can induce accelerated venous access site depletion in patients on HD who rely on it to survive. It is possible to retain the catheter in stable patients without septic syndrome while administering systemic antibiotics and antibiotic lock therapy. Herein, we report the case of a patient on HD with CRBSI who was successfully treated with intravenous levofloxacin- and urokinase-based antibiotic lock, without catheter removal prior to kidney transplantation. The use of urokinase in combination with antibiotics in lock solutions for treating catheter infections is rare. We verified the physical compatibility of levofloxacin and urokinase by visual inspection, turbidimetric measurements, and particle count. To our knowledge, this was a rare case demonstrating the effective use of urokinase and levofloxacin in a catheter lock for CRBSI in a patient on HD. Considering the need for highly concentrated antimicrobials and the availability of various antibiotics, the compatibility and stability of the lock solution is a matter of concern. Further studies are warranted to assess the stability and compatibility of various antibiotics in combination with urokinase.
Influence of carbon and glass fiber reinforced composite adhesive on the strength of adhesively bonded joints
Authors: Akpinar Salih , Akpinar İclal Avinc 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Today, due to the frequent use of composite materials used in the aerospace and automotive industries, an intensive study is carried out on the joining methods of these materials. One method of joining composite or aluminum alloy materials is adhesive bonding. Studies on the development of the strengths of adhesively bonded joints focused on adhesive type, the bonding method, and hybrid joints. In the present study, a different method was used to increase joint strength. This study experimentally and numerically investigated the mechanical properties of single-lap joints bonded by a composite adhesive – obtained by adding fiber fabric to the adhesive. Adhesively bonded single-lap joints were produced using DP460 toughened adhesive type as the adhesives; AA2024-T3 aluminum alloy was used as the adherend, and carbon fiber and glass fiber fabric were used as the added fiber. In addition, for the numerical analysis of the presented study, the bulk properties of the composite adhesives were obtained. As a result, the use of fiber-reinforced adhesive in bonding joints significantly increases the failure load of the joint, as it prevents the progression of cracks formed in the joint. However, the increase rate in the failure load changes depending on the adhesive thickness and the type of fiber fabric. As follows, the failure loads of the fiber-reinforced joints increase between 5% and 41% compared to the non-fiber-reinforced joints. In addition, it was observed that the results obtained from the numerical analysis and the results obtained from the experiments were consistent with each other.
Analytical solutions of coupled functionally graded conical shells of revolution
Authors: Muc Aleksander , Muc-Wierzgoń Małgorzata 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
In this article, axisymmetric deformations of coupled functionally graded conical shells are studied. The analytical solution is presented by using the complex hypergeometric and Legendre polynomial series. The presented results agree closely with reference results for isotropic conical shells of revolution. The symbolic package Mathematica commands is added to the article to help readers search for particular solutions. The detailed solutions to two problems are discussed, i.e. the shells subjected to axisymmetric pressure or to edge loadings. The influence of material property effects is characterized by a multiplier characterizing an unsymmetric shell wall construction (stiffness coupling). The results can be easily adopted in design procedures.
Seeing the light brings more food in the deep sea
Authors: Römling Ute , Möglich Andreas 
Published: April 2023

Cyclic di‐GMP signaling regulates sessile‐to‐motile lifestyle transition and associated physiological and metabolic features in bacteria. The presence of potential cyclic di‐GMP turnover proteins in deepest branching bacteria indicates that cyclic di‐GMP is an ancient signaling molecule. In this issue of The EMBO Journal, Cai et al (2023) describe light‐induced activation of a thiosulfate oxidation pathway in the deep‐sea cold‐seep bacterium Qipengyuania flava, thus coupling cyclic di‐GMP with the regulation of the global abiotic sulfur cycle.