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Research on vaginal dabbing: A systematic scoping review
Authors: Amzat Jimoh , Kanmodi Kehinde K. , Egbedina Eyinade A. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIntroductionVabbing, also known as vaginal dabbing, is a known behaviour gaining ground in modern society. Vabbing is the act of dabbing vaginal secretions as body perfume droplets to sexually attract others. This study aims to conduct a scoping review (ScR) of empirical studies on vaginal dabbing.MethodologyThis review, informed by the Joanna Brigg's Institute's guidelines for ScRs, was reported based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Metanalysis for ScRs. Eight databases—PubMed, SCOPUS, AMED—Allied and Complementary Medicine, CINAHL Complete, CINAHL Ultimate, APA PsycArticles, APA PsycInfo and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection—were searched for relevant literature on vaginal dabbing. The retrieved literature were extracted, deduplicated and screened with the aid of Endnote and Rayyan software, respectively, to identify eligible studies for data collation, charting, and summarisation.ResultsThis is an empty review with no included eligible article; thus, indicating a limited research and knowledge gap concerning the practice of vabbing. While the issue of odour in sexual communication has been significantly researched, the specific use of vaginal fluids as perfume or bodywear has not attracted scientific investigations. Therefore, a limited research base cannot provide evidence‐based support for the practice, and related sexual attraction choices.ConclusionDue to social media, vabbing is gaining more popularity. Since there is no definite evidence to support the efficacy of the practice, there is a need for scientific investigation on whether humans are sexually sensitive to vaginal fluids worn as perfume.
A review for control theory and condition monitoring on construction robots
Authors: Shi Huaitao , Li Ranran , Bai Xiaotian , Zhang Yixing , Min Linggang , Wang Dong , Lu Xinyu , Yan Yang , Lei Yaguo 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe application of robotic technologies in building construction leads to great convenience and productivity improvement, and construction robots (CRs) bring enormous opportunities for the way we conduct design and construction. To get a better understanding of the trends and track the application of CRs for on‐site conditions, this paper conducts a systematic review of control models and status monitoring of CRs, which are two key aspects that determine construction accuracy and efficiency. Control accuracy and flexibility are primary needs for CRs applied in different scenes, so the control methods based on driving models are vitally important. Status monitoring on CRs contains knowledge in fault detection, intelligence maintenance, and fault‐tolerant control, and multiple objectives need to be met and optimized in the whole drive chain. Moreover, the state‐of‐the‐art is comprehensively summarized, and new insights are also provided to carry on promising researches.
Flower‐Like NiS2/WS2 Heterojunction as Polysulfide/sulfide Bidirectional Catalytic Layer for High‐Performance Lithium−Sulfur Batteries
Authors: Wang Jinyi , Zhou Ling , Guo Daying , Wang Xueyu , Fang Guoyong , Chen Xi'an , Wang Shun 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe slow sulfur oxidation–reduction kinetics are one of the key factors hindering the widespread use of lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs). Herein, flower‐shaped NiS2‐WS2 heterojunction as the functional intercalation of LSBs is successfully prepared, and effectively improved the reaction kinetics of sulfur. Flower‐like nanospheres composed of ultra‐thin nanosheets (≤10 nm) enhance quickly transfer of mass and charge. Meanwhile, the heterostructures simultaneously serve as an electron receptor and a donor, thereby simultaneously accelerating the bidirectional catalytic activity of reduction and oxidation reactions in the LSBs. In addition, the adsorption experiment, chemical state analysis of elements before and after the reaction and theoretical calculation have effectively verified that NiS2‐WS2 heterojunction nanospheres optimize the adsorption capacity and bidirectional catalytic effect of polysulfides. The results show that the initial discharge capacity of NiS2‐WS2 functional intercalation is as high as 1518.7 mAh g−1 at 0.2 C. Even at a high current density of 5 C, it still shows a discharge specific capacity of 615.7 mAh g−1, showing excellent rate performance. More importantly, the capacity is 258.9 mAh g−1 after 1500 cycles at 5 C, and the attenuation per cycle is only 0.039%, and the Coulomb efficiency remains above 95%.
Transanale Irrigation als Geheimtipp
Authors: Rosen Harald 
Published: January 2023

ZusammenfassungFunktionelle Störungen nach Rektumresektion, die unter der Definition „low anterior resection syndrome“ (LARS) zusammengefasst werden, beeinträchtigen bei vielen operierten Patienten zum Teil massiv die Lebensqualität. Nachdem die transanale Irrigation (TAI) bei ähnlicher Problematik anderer Genese als erfolgreiche Option zum Einsatz gekommen ist, wurde sie auch bei Patienten mit bereits länger bestehendem LARS angewandt. Als Folge der deutlichen Verbesserung der Rektumfunktion durch diese Therapie wurde auch eine prophylaktische Anwendung unmittelbar nach Verschluss der protektiven Ileostomie diskutiert und im Rahmen einer kontrollierten, randomisierten Studie untersucht. Dabei zeigte sich eine signifikante Reduktion der Anzahl der Defäkationsepisoden (bei Tag und Nacht), des LARS-Scores sowie des Wexner-Inkontinenz-Scores in den ersten 3 Monaten. Obwohl der positive Effekt der TAI eine Empfehlung als Therapieoption bei LARS nahelegt, verbleiben noch offene Fragen (notwendiges Irrigationsvolumen, Intervalle zwischen den Irrigationen, Behandlungsdauer) als Basis für zukünftige Untersuchungen.
Evolution of high-temperature extremes over the main Euro-Mediterranean airports
Authors: Gallardo Victoria , Sánchez-Gómez Emilia , Riber Eleonore , Boé Julien , Terray Laurent 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe increasing intensity and frequency of high-temperature events in response to climate change can potentially impact the aviation industry, since aircraft takeoff and landing performances depend on near-surface air temperature. Previous studies have combined climate data with aircraft technical data to estimate the future impact of rising high temperatures on aircraft takeoff. They found a decrease of maximum takeoff weights and the lengthening of takeoff distances. The Mediterranean region is a climate change “hot spot” area, specially concerned by extreme high-temperatures increase. In this study, the magnitude and trends of the daily maximum near-surface temperature extremes in summer were analysed over major airports in Southwestern Europe. Trends in the period 1961–2014 were analysed from observations and reanalysis. Future changes by 2021–2050 and 2071–2100, with respect to 1961–2005, were analysed from simulations performed with Regional and Global Climate Models (RCMs and GCMs). Before assessing future climate projections, climate models were evaluated in present climate, and the RCM and GCM ensembles were compared to each other. No clear added value was found for RCMs over GCMs in present climate at the airport scale in these terms. GCMs project larger temperature changes than RCMs over the same locations. Multi-model ensemble mean projected changes under the RCP8.5 scenario range between + 1.7 and + 3.2 $$^{\circ }$$

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C by the near term, and between + 4.9 and + 8.5 $$^{\circ }$$

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C by the long term, across the airports and the RCM and GCM ensembles. This increase of high-temperature extremes would impact airport operations. Adaptation or mitigation policies would become necessary.
Efficient electromagnetic interference modeling of a gallium nitride half bridge
Authors: Hansen Jan , Deutschmann Bernd 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis paper investigates the use of simulations of the electromagnetic emission (EMI) caused by the switching activity of a gallium nitride half bridge used in a power electronics application to predict the maximum generated conducted emission at the power supply lines. By using a simulation model of the voltage method defined in the CISPR25 standard, the important parasitic elements of the electronic components and the measurement setup are taken into account, but complicated modeling and simulation techniques are avoided. It shows that a simple circuit simulation is an effective alternative to predict emissions at an early design stage. Examples of simulation models and simulation setups as well as the measurement of the emissions are presented. The simulation data match the measurements well and provide a good estimate of electromagnetic interference already in the initial phase of new developments.
Algae and bacteria consortia for wastewater decontamination and transformation into biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, biofertilizers and animal feed: a review
Authors: Anand Uttpal , Dey Satarupa , Parial Dipannita , Federici Stefania , Ducoli Serena , Bolan Nanthi S. , Dey Abhijit , Bontempi Elza 
Published: January 2023

AbstractTraditional wastewater treatment has been aimed solely at sanitation by removing contaminants, yet actual issues of climate change and depletion of natural resources are calling for methods that both remove contaminants and convert waste into chemicals and fuels. In particular, biological treatments with synergic coupling of microalgae and bacteria appear promising to remove organic, inorganic, and pathogen contaminants and to generate biofuels. Here, we review the use of algae and bacteria in the treatment and valorization of wastewater with focus on cell-to-cell adhesion, wastewater properties, and techniques for algae harvesting and production of biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, exopolysaccarides, biofertilizers, and animal feeds.
International development of a patient-centered core outcome set for assessing health-related quality of life in metastatic breast cancer patients
Authors: de Ligt K. M. , de Rooij B. H. , Hedayati E. , Karsten M. M. , Smaardijk V. R. , Velting M. , Saunders C. , Travado L. , Cardoso F. , Lopez E. , Carney N. , Wengström Y. , Ives A. , Velikova G. , Sousa Fialho M. D. L. , Seidler Y. , Stamm T. A. , Koppert L. B. , van de Poll-Franse L. V. ,   the Innovative Medicines Initiative - Health Outcomes Observatory (H2O) consortium
Published: January 2023

Abstract
Purpose
For patients living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), achieving best possible health-related quality of life, along with maximizing survival, is vital. Yet, we have no systemic way to determine if we achieve these goals. A Core Outcome Set (COS) that allows standardized measurement of outcomes important to patients, but also promotes discussing these outcomes during clinical encounters, is long overdue.

Methods
An international expert group (EG) of patient advocates, researchers, medical specialists, nurse specialists, and pharmaceutical industry representatives (n = 17) reviewed a list of relevant outcomes retrieved from the literature. A broader group (n = 141: patients/patient advocates (n = 45), health care professionals/researchers (n = 64), pharmaceutical industry representatives (n = 28), and health authority representatives (n = 4)) participated in a modified Delphi procedure, scoring the relevance of outcomes in two survey rounds. The EG finalized the COS in a consensus meeting.

Results
The final MBC COS includes 101 variables about: (1) health-related quality of life (HRQoL, n = 26) and adverse events (n = 24); (2) baseline patient characteristics (n = 9); and (3) clinical variables (n = 42). Many outcome that cover aspects of HRQoL relevant to MBC patients are included, e.g. daily functioning (including ability to work), psychosocial/emotional functioning, sexual functioning, and relationship with the medical team.

Conclusion
The COS developed in this study contains important administrative data, clinical records, and clinician-reported measures that captures the impact of cancer. The COS is important for standardization of clinical research and implementation in daily practice and has received accreditation by the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM).
Pyrolysis, kinetics and thermodynamic analyses of rice husks/clay fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites using thermogravimetric analysis
Authors: Yiga Vianney Andrew , Lubwama Michael , Olupot Peter Wilberforce 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn the context of processing, utilization and disposal of polylactic acid composites, pyrolysis is a promising technique that addresses this complex synergy. In this work, pyrolysis kinetics and thermodynamic parameters of rice husks/clay fiber-reinforced PLA composites were investigated using Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) and Ozawa–Flynn–Wall (OFW) at multiple heating rates (16, 25 and 34 °C min−1). PLA composites’ pyrolysis followed a single-step degradation process. The flammability indices, combustion characteristic indices and mean reactivities obtained for the PLA composites are much lower than those for neat PLA (2.00 × 10−5–2.44 × 10−5% min−1 °C−2, 0.87 × 10−8–1.79 × 10−8% min−2 °C−3 and 6.97 × 10−3–8.04 × 10−3% min−1 °C−1, respectively) which signals that rice husks and clay improved flame retardancy of accruing PLA composites. The average activation energy values obtained from the KAS method were found to be in ranges 137.83–143.99 kJ mol−1 and 124.51–133.95 kJ mol−1 for raw and modified rice husks/clay fiber-reinforced PLA composites, respectively. Corresponding activation energies for raw and modified rice husks/clay fiber-reinforced PLA composites from the OFW method were 141.24–146.92 kJ mol−1 and 128.17–137.50 kJ mol−1, respectively. By comparing activation energy and enthalpy, it was found that the composites were favored to format activated complex due to the low energy barrier.
Altered volatile emission of pear trees under elevated atmospheric CO2 levels has no relevance to pear psyllid host choice
Authors: Gallinger Jannicke , Rid-Moneta Margit , Becker Christine , Reineke Annette , Gross Jürgen 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe impact of climate change drivers on cultivated plants and pest insects has come into research focus. One of the most significant drivers is atmospheric carbon dioxide, which is converted into primary plant metabolites by photosynthesis. Increased atmospheric CO2concentrations therefore affect plant chemistry. The chemical composition of non-volatile and volatile organic compounds of plants is used by insects to locate and identify suitable host plants for feeding and reproduction. We investigated whether elevated CO2concentrations in the atmosphere affect the plant-pest interaction in a fruit crop of high economic importance in Europe. Therefore, potted pear trees were cultivated under specified CO2conditions in a Free-Air Carbon dioxide Enrichment (FACE) facility at Geisenheim University in Germany for up to 14 weeks, beginning from bud swelling. We compared emitted volatiles from these pear trees cultivated for 7 and 14 weeks under two different CO2levels (ambient: ca. 400 ppm and elevated: ca. 450 ppm CO2) and their impact on pest insect behavior. In total, we detected and analyzed 76 VOCs from pear trees. While we did not detect an overall change in VOC compositions, the relative release of single compounds changed in response to CO2increase. Differences in VOC release were inconsistent over time (phenology stages) and between study years, indicating interactions with other climate parameters, such as temperature. Even though insect-plant interaction can rely on specific volatile compounds and specific mixtures of compounds, respectively, the changes of VOC patterns in our field study did not impact the host choice behavior ofC. pyrifemales. In olfactometer trials, 64% and 60% of the females preferred the odor of pear trees cultivated under elevated CO2for 7 and 14 weeks, respectively, over the odor from pear trees cultivated under ambient CO2. In binary-choice oviposition assays,C. pyrifemales laid most eggs on pears during April 2020; on average, 51.9 (± 51.3) eggs were laid on pears cultivated under eCO2and 60.3 (± 48.7) eggs on aCO2.
The Change of Motives to Become and to be a Party Member. An Empirical Analysis of the German Party Membership Studies 1998, 2009 and 2017
Authors: Lüdecke Yvonne , Klein Markus , Springer Frederik , Bernhold Philipp , Czeczinski Lisa , Schmidt Bastian 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn this paper, the thesis is put forward that selective outcome incentives for party membership gain relevance over time. Two possible mechanisms are identified as the cause of this increase in importance: a supply-side mechanism based on processes of societal change that took place through generational succession and a demand-side mechanism focusing on shifts in the self-image and organizational structure of political parties. The supply-side mechanism should lead to changes in the motives of potential members, whereas the demand-side mechanism alters the incentives potential and current members are exposed to.The empirical analyses are based on the German Party Membership Studies of 1998, 2009 and 2017. These three studies are nationwide representative surveys of the members of the following six parties: Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU), Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), Free Democratic Party (FDP), Alliance90/The Greens (Bündnis90/Die Grünen), and The Left (Die Linke). Within the German Party Membership Studies, both the motives for joining the party and the current membership motives are surveyed.Empirically, it is shown that there is indeed an increase in the importance of selective outcome membership motives over the period under study. The mechanisms behind this increase in importance are investigated using multivariate Age-Period-Cohort (APC) models based on the cumulated data of the German Party Membership Studies. These analyses are based on a total of nearly 30,000 cases. The results of the APC analyses are largely consistent with the supply-side explanation of the increased importance of selective outcome motives for party entry and membership. The demand-side explanation is only partially confirmed.
Analytic Epistemology and Armchair Psychology
Authors: David Marian 
Published: January 2023

AbstractCritical comments on Guido Melchior’s book, Knowing and Checking: An Epistemological Investigation (2019). In the second part of his book, Melchior aims to employ his sensitivity account of the epistemic concept of checking to explain well-known puzzle cases about knowing. My comments focus on Melchior’s explanation of knowledge-closure puzzles, as exemplified by Dretske’s zebra case. I raise three critical points about the explanation Melchior proposes for puzzles of this type.
In Search of Basement Indicators from Street View Imagery Data: An Investigation of Data Sources and Analysis Strategies
Authors: Vo Anh Vu , Bertolotto Michela , Ofterdinger Ulrich , Laefer Debra F. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractStreet view imagery databases such as Google Street View, Mapillary, and Karta View provide great spatial and temporal coverage for many cities globally. Those data, when coupled with appropriate computer vision algorithms, can provide an effective means to analyse aspects of the urban environment at scale. As an effort to enhance current practices in urban flood risk assessment, this project investigates a potential use of street view imagery data to identify building features that indicate buildings’ vulnerability to flooding (e.g., basements and semi-basements). In particular, this paper discusses (1) building features indicating the presence of basement structures, (2) available imagery data sources capturing those features, and (3) computer vision algorithms capable of automatically detecting the features of interest. The paper also reviews existing methods for reconstructing geometry representations of the extracted features from images and potential approaches to account for data quality issues. Preliminary experiments were conducted, which confirmed the usability of the freely available Mapillary images for detecting basement railings as an example type of basement features, as well as geolocating the features.
Channel estimation using hybrid optimizer based recurrent neural network long short term memory for MIMO communications in 5G network
Authors: Dash Lipsa , Thampy Anand Sreekantan 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn the fifth-generation (5G) networks, multiple input multiple-output (MIMO) systems are further developed to enhance transmission reliability. However, channel estimation is one of the major challenges which needs focus for improved data transmission in MIMO. Although efficient estimation techniques have been recently proposed, estimation accuracy needs to be upgraded further. Hence, an optimized Recurrent Neural Network-Long Short-Term Memory (RNN-LSTM) network is presented in this paper for channel estimation. At first, history of channel responses of pilot block is collected or estimated using Least Square (LS) channel estimation method. Using these collected channel responses, the proposed RNN-LSTM is trained where weight parameters are chosen optimally using hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)-Adam optimizer. Using the trained PSO-Adam optimizer based RNN-LSTM, the current channel response is predicted or estimated. The performance of the proposed channel estimation scheme is analysed by varying pilot sequence length and number of antennas to evaluate the metrics Bit Error Rate (BER) and Mean Square Error (MSE). Complexity analysis of the proposed scheme is compared with standard estimators like LS and Minimum Mean-Square Error (MMSE).
Genomic diversity and ecological distribution of marine Pseudoalteromonas phages
Authors: Zheng Kaiyang , Dong Yue , Liang Yantao , Liu Yundan , Zhang Xinran , Zhang Wenjing , Wang Ziyue , Shao Hongbing , Sung Yeong Yik , Mok Wen Jye , Wong Li Lian , McMinn Andrew , Wang Min 
Published: January 2023

AbstractPseudoalteromonas, with a ubiquitous distribution, is one of the most abundant marine bacterial genera. It is especially abundant in the deep sea and polar seas, where it has been found to have a broad metabolic capacity and unique co-existence strategies with other organisms. However, only a few Pseudoalteromonas phages have so far been isolated and investigated and their genomic diversity and distribution patterns are still unclear. Here, the genomes, taxonomic features and distribution patterns of Pseudoalteromonas phages are systematically analyzed, based on the microbial and viral genomes and metagenome datasets. A total of 143 complete or nearly complete Pseudoalteromonas-associated phage genomes (PSAPGs) were identified, including 34 Pseudoalteromonas phage isolates, 24 proviruses, and 85 Pseudoalteromonas-associated uncultured viral genomes (UViGs); these were assigned to 47 viral clusters at the genus level. Many integrated proviruses (n = 24) and filamentous phages were detected (n = 32), suggesting the prevalence of viral lysogenic life cycle in Pseudoalteromonas. PSAPGs encoded 66 types of 249 potential auxiliary metabolic genes (AMGs) relating to peptidases and nucleotide metabolism. They may also participate in marine biogeochemical cycles through the manipulation of the metabolism of their hosts, especially in the phosphorus and sulfur cycles. Siphoviral and filamentous PSAPGs were the predominant viral lineages found in polar areas, while some myoviral and siphoviral PSAPGs encoding transposase were more abundant in the deep sea. This study has expanded our understanding of the taxonomy, phylogenetic and ecological scope of marine Pseudoalteromonas phages and deepens our knowledge of viral impacts on Pseudoalteromonas. It will provide a baseline for the study of interactions between phages and Pseudoalteromonas in the ocean.