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Research on the improvement path of international competitiveness of China's agricultural product supply chain from the perspective of machine learning
Authors: Lei Juan 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn order to explore the international competitiveness of China's agricultural product supply chain, this paper combines machine learning algorithms to optimize the data processing process of agricultural product supply chain, and proposes a data processing method for agricultural product supply chain based on the intra‐column rules and inter‐column rules. According to the problems of my country's agricultural product supply chain, this paper establishes a new agricultural product supply chain management model based on the various modules of the supply chain link, and constructs a corresponding intelligent analysis model. Moreover, this paper combines machine learning algorithms to study the improvement path of the international competitiveness of China's agricultural product supply chain, and builds an intelligent model to improve the international competitiveness of China's agricultural products. Finally, after constructing the model, this paper obtains the path to improve the international competitiveness of China's agricultural products through the simulation operation model, which also verifies the effectiveness of the intelligent algorithm of this paper from the side.
Numerical investigation of hemodynamic pattern in carotid artery dynamic aneurysm on bifurcation region for early clinical decision making
Authors: Sikkandar Mohamed Yacin , Almedhun Ahmed Ayman A. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractIn this paper, a numerical estimation of wall shear stress (WSS) and study on hemodynamic pattern in carotid artery (CA) near the bifurcation region with dynamic growth of aneurysm using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for making early clinical decision is presented. Aneurysm in the carotid artery affects the blood supply to brain and if it is untreated at early stage may lead to sudden death. Computed tomography images of four different cases of stroke subjects scanned of 600 slices with 1 mm resolution with neighbouring layers from neck to head are considered for this study. Numerically a CA with bifurcation region is developed from these images and aneurysm is and allowed to grow dynamically from 10 to 20 mm. WSS and hemodynamic pattern is estimated numerically using Ansys platform at various region of interest in both rigid and compliant wall conditions. The arterial wall thinning was analytically estimated using thick cylinder theory to estimate the increase in aneurysm under various stress conditions (rest and exercise conditions). The findings show that WSS is found to reduce at the aneurysm region with a corresponding strong vortex pattern. Thus, the vortex pattern could be the cause of tissue damage and thinning rather than WSS. The corresponding increase in velocity gradient at the bifurcation region is also captured. This high gradient is the cause for higher WSS at the bifurcation region which is a possible cause for the formation of plaque and arteriosclerosis. It is interesting to note that the WSS did not change drastically for 10 and 15 mm aneurysm but a large change was seen from normal to 10 and 15–20 mm respectively. This study provides a better clinical insight on the effect of aneurysm in CA bifurcation region using a systematic approach to numerical modelling compared to traditional imaging modalities. It can be used as an adjunct tool for physicians and surgeons for planning necessary clinical interventions.
Individual investors' dispersion in beliefs and stock returns
Authors: Ma Junjun , Li Xindan , Lu Lei , Wu Weixing , Xiong Xiong 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWe construct a measure of dispersion in beliefs among individual investors. We find that dispersion in beliefs negatively predicts future cross‐sectional stock returns, and it is positively related to trading volume and stock volatility. We also find that illiquidity does not affect the significance of dispersion in beliefs in predicting future stock return, and that the negative disagreement‐return relation is significant under high‐sentiment periods but becomes insignificant under low‐sentiment periods. Moreover, investor characteristics affect their dispersion in beliefs even when controlling firm fundamentals. In particular, stocks with more wealthy, younger, and male investors tend to have higher dispersion in beliefs, and stocks with more experienced investors have lower dispersion in beliefs.
Decoupled responses of above‐ and below‐ground stability of productivity to nitrogen addition at the local and larger spatial scale
Authors: Yang Guo‐Jiao , Hautier Yann , Zhang Zi‐Jia , Lü Xiao‐Tao , Han Xing‐Guo 
Published: January 2022

AbstractTemporal stability of net primary productivity (NPP) is important for predicting the reliable provisioning of ecosystem services under global changes. Although nitrogen (N) addition is known to affect the temporal stability of aboveground net primary productivity (ANPP), it is unclear how it impacts that of belowground net primary productivity (BNPP) and NPP, and whether such effects are scale dependent. Here, using experimental N addition in a grassland, we found different responses of ANPP and BNPP stability to N addition at the local scale and that these responses propagated to the larger spatial scale. That is, N addition significantly decreased the stability of ANPP but did not affect the stability of BNPP and NPP at the two scales investigated. Additionally, spatial asynchrony of both ANPP and BNPP among communities provided greater stability at the larger scale and was not affected by N addition. Our findings challenge the traditional view that N addition would reduce ecosystem stability based on results from aboveground dynamics, thus highlighting the importance of viewing ecosystem stability from a whole system perspective.
The impacts of mangrove range expansion on wetland ecosystem services in the southeastern United States: Current understanding, knowledge gaps, and emerging research needs
Authors: Osland Michael J. , Hughes A. Randall , Armitage Anna R. , Scyphers Steven B. , Cebrian Just , Swinea Savannah H. , Shepard Christine C. , Allen Micheal S. , Feher Laura C. , Nelson James A. , O’Brien Cherie L. , Sanspree Colt R. , Smee Delbert L. , Snyder Caitlin M. , Stetter Andrew P. , Stevens Philip W. , Swanson Kathleen M. , Williams Lauren H. , Brush Janell M. , Marchionno Joseph , Bardou Rémi 
Published: January 2022

AbstractClimate change is transforming ecosystems and affecting ecosystem goods and services. Along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coasts of the southeastern United States, the frequency and intensity of extreme freeze events greatly influence whether coastal wetlands are dominated by freeze‐sensitive woody plants (mangrove forests) or freeze‐tolerant grass‐like plants (salt marshes). In response to warming winters, mangroves have been expanding and displacing salt marshes at varying degrees of severity in parts of north Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. As winter warming accelerates, mangrove range expansion is expected to increasingly modify wetland ecosystem structure and function. Because there are differences in the ecological and societal benefits that salt marshes and mangroves provide, coastal environmental managers are challenged to anticipate the effects of mangrove expansion on critical wetland ecosystem services, including those related to carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, storm protection, erosion reduction, water purification, fisheries support, and recreation. Mangrove range expansion may also affect wetland stability in the face of extreme climatic events and rising sea levels. Here, we review the current understanding of the effects of mangrove range expansion and displacement of salt marshes on wetland ecosystem services in the southeastern United States. We also identify critical knowledge gaps and emerging research needs regarding the ecological and societal implications of salt marsh displacement by expanding mangrove forests. One consistent theme throughout our review is that there are ecological trade‐offs for consideration by coastal managers. Mangrove expansion and marsh displacement can produce beneficial changes in some ecosystem services, while simultaneously producing detrimental changes in other services. Thus, there can be local‐scale differences in perceptions of the impacts of mangrove expansion into salt marshes. For very specific local reasons, some individuals may see mangrove expansion as a positive change to be embraced, while others may see mangrove expansion as a negative change to be constrained.
Hydroclimatic adaptation critical to the resilience of tropical forests
Authors: Singh Chandrakant , van der Ent Ruud , Wang‐Erlandsson Lan , Fetzer Ingo 
Published: January 2022

AbstractForest and savanna ecosystems naturally exist as alternative stable states. The maximum capacity of these ecosystems to absorb perturbations without transitioning to the other alternative stable state is referred to as ‘resilience’. Previous studies have determined the resilience of terrestrial ecosystems to hydroclimatic changes predominantly based on space‐for‐time substitution. This substitution assumes that the contemporary spatial frequency distribution of ecosystems’ tree cover structure holds across time. However, this assumption is problematic since ecosystem adaptation over time is ignored. Here we empirically study tropical forests’ stability and hydroclimatic adaptation dynamics by examining remotely sensed tree cover change (ΔTC; aboveground ecosystem structural change) and root zone storage capacity (Sr; buffer capacity towards water‐stress) over the last two decades. We find that ecosystems at high (>75%) and low (<10%) tree cover adapt by instigating considerable subsoil investment, and therefore experience limited ΔTC—signifying stability. In contrast, unstable ecosystems at intermediate (30%–60%) tree cover are unable to exploit the same level of adaptation as stable ecosystems, thus showing considerable ΔTC. Ignoring this adaptive mechanism can underestimate the resilience of the forest ecosystems, which we find is largely underestimated in the case of the Congo rainforests. The results from this study emphasise the importance of the ecosystem's temporal dynamics and adaptation in inferring and assessing the risk of forest‐savannah transitions under rapid hydroclimatic change.
Experiencing liminality: At the crossroads of neoliberal and gendered experiences
Authors: Doshi Vijayta 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWomen entrepreneurship literature has unveiled the gendered assumptions of entrepreneurship. More recently, critical woman entrepreneurship literature is increasingly focusing on the neoliberal discourses in women entrepreneurship. What remains relatively under‐explored is how women entrepreneurs experience the tensions amidst neoliberal and gendered experiences especially in the context of the Global South. Based on the narratives of middle to upper‐middle‐class women entrepreneurs in India, I find that being middle to upper‐middle‐class, women entrepreneurs shared a sense of attaining a neoliberal agency through entrepreneurship, so much so that they ignored, denied, or naturalized the gendered constraints in entrepreneurship. However, soon their accounts reflected an underlying tension as they admitted facing gendered constraints while previously denying them. I contribute to the literature of women entrepreneurship by theorizing the conflicting narratives of women entrepreneurs using the concept of liminality. In doing so, I extend the concept of liminality as an in‐between position of neoliberal and gendered experiences.
State of the Practice Worldwide: HCA‐PCA‐EWM Discrimination Model of Water Inrush Source in Mines
Authors: Hu Yongsheng , Huang Pinghua , Gao Hongfei , Su Qiaoqiao 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe hydrogeological conditions in the North China type coal mine area are complex and diverse, and water gushing accidents are frequent. Quickly and accurately identifying the source of water in these incidents is necessary to reduce the harmful effects of mine floods. Taking the Pingdingshan mining area as an example, what chemical composition data from each of the main aquifers was collected and a mine gushing water source model, based on Hierarchical Cluster Analysis—Principle Component Analysis—Entropy Weighted Membership (HCA‐PCA‐EWM), was established. First, typical water sample data from an aquifer were selected by systematic cluster analysis. Then, the remaining water samples were randomly divided into training and prediction samples. Principal component analysis was used to reduce the dimension of water chemical components in training samples. Finally, the discriminant model of the water gushing source was established on the basis of the entropy weight‐membership degree principle. The accuracy of the HCA‐PCA‐EWM discriminant model approached 100%, while those of traditional PCA‐Fisher and PCA‐EWM discriminant models were 62.5 and 87.5%, respectively. From the above, the HCA‐PCA‐EWM discriminant model can effectively select typical aquifer water samples, significantly improve the accuracy of the model, and provide a theoretical basis for the effective identification of mine water gushing sources.
Safety and efficacy of a self‐induced myofascial release protocol using a foam roller in patients with haemophilic knee arthropathy
Authors: Pérez‐Llanes Raúl , Donoso‐Úbeda Elena , Meroño‐Gallut Javier , Ucero‐Lozano Roberto , Cuesta‐Barriuso Rubén 
Published: January 2022

AbstractBackgroundHaemophilic knee arthropathy presents functional and structural alterations and chronic pain. Self‐induced myofascial release aims to treat fascial restrictions and improve functionality.AimThis study investigated the safety and effectiveness of a self‐induced myofascial release protocol in patients with haemophilic knee arthropathy.MethodsTwenty‐five patients with bilateral haemophilic knee arthropathy were recruited (n = 50 knees). The patients followed an intervention protocol, with daily exercises for 8 weeks. The dependent variables were: safety of the technique (periodic telephone monitoring), joint state (Haemophilia Joint Health Score), pain intensity (visual analogue scale), pressure pain threshold (pressure dynamometer), range of motion (universal goniometer) and hamstring flexibility (Fingertip‐To‐Floor test). The resulting values were measured at baseline (T0) and after the intervention (T1). Paired t‐test compared the means between the assessments. Effect size was obtained using Cohen's d mean difference formula. The minimum detectable change of each variable was calculated.ResultsThere were no cases of joint bleeding either during or after the procedure. The results showed improvements after the experimental period in joint state (Mean difference [MD]: 1.38; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: .94;1.81), pain intensity (MD: 1.19; 95%CI: .70;1.67), pressure pain threshold (MD: ‐23.25; 95%CI: ‐26.25;‐19.84), flexion (MD: ‐4.36; 95%CI: ‐5.70;‐3.01), loss of extension (MD: 4.10; 95%CI: 3.01;5.18) and hamstring flexibility (MD: 3.54; 95%CI: 2.61;4.46).ConclusionsMyofascial self‐release using a foam roller is safe in patients with haemophilic knee arthropathy. A myofascial self‐release protocol can improve perceived pain, range of motion and knee joint status, as well as hamstring flexibility in patients with haemophilic knee arthropathy.
Using the Merlin assay for reducing sentinel lymph node biopsy complications in melanoma: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Hieken Tina J. , Sadurní Mariana B. , Quattrocchi Enrica , Kobic Ajdin , Sominidi‐Damodaran Sindhuja , Dwarkasing Jvalini T. , Meerstein‐Kessel Lisette , Bridges Alina G. , Meves Alexander 
Published: January 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe assessment of the sentinel lymph node is a cornerstone of melanoma staging. However, ~80% of sentinel lymph node biopsies (SLNB) are negative and nontherapeutic, and patients are unnecessarily exposed to surgery‐related complications. Here, we gauged the potential of the Merlin assay to reduce SLNB‐associated complications. The Merlin assay uses clinicopathologic variables and tumor gene expression profiling to identify low‐risk patients who may forgo SLNB.MethodsWe utilized the Merlin test development cohort to determine SLNB complication rates for procedures performed between 2004 and 2018 at Mayo Clinic. Complications evaluated were lymphedema, seroma, infection/cellulitis, hematoma, and wound dehiscence. Patients who underwent a completion lymph node dissection were excluded.ResultsA total of 558 patients were included. The overall 90‐day complication rate specific to SLNB (1 year for lymphedema) was 17.4%. The most common complications were seroma (9.3%), infection/cellulitis (4.8%), and lymphedema (4.3%). All three were more common in patients with a lower extremity primary tumor location versus other locations. With Merlin test results applied, SLNB‐related complications would have decreased by 59%.ConclusionSLNB is a safe procedure but carries a significant complication rate. Merlin testing might reduce the need for SLNB and its associated complications.
Trinity, regiratio and Mind: An Exploration of the Systematic‐Theological Resources of Ruusbroec’s Regirative Model
Authors: Van Nieuwenhove Rik 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThis article discusses the original and highly dynamic doctrine of the Trinity of Jan van Ruusbroec (1293–1381) and explores its potential for systematic theology today. Ruusbroec characterizes the Trinity as ‘a flowing, ebbing sea’ in which the divine processions are being reversed through a moment of regiratio or return. The theological‐anthropological implications of this view (as well as Ruusbroec’s affirmation of three faculties) are being examined. It is argued that Ruusbroec’s central insight may have two distinct advantages. First, it may supplement some of Thomas Aquinas’s views (who only recognizes two faculties, not three). Aquinas’s dyadic understanding of the human person makes it difficult, for instance, to do full justice to intuitive aspects we associate with mind, as well as to beauty as a transcendental. Secondly, the notion of regiratio may also assist us in addressing the problem of ‘trinitarian inversion’ whereby the ‘sequence’ of the economic missions does not cohere well with that of the immanent processions.
A tetrad effect in the glass transition of lanthanide‐doped sodium disilicate glasses
Authors: Müller Dirk , Hess Kai‐Uwe , Dingwell Donald Bruce 
Published: January 2022

AbstractScanning calorimetric determination of the glass transition temperatures (Tg) of sodium disilicate doped individually with 25 wt.% of the oxides of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu reveals the presence of the so‐called “lanthanide tetrad effect” in their glass transition temperatures. This is to the best of our knowledge the first observation of a tetrad effect in the macroscopic properties of a high‐temperature silicate phase.
Responding to safe care: Healthcare staff experiences caring for a child with intellectual disability in hospital. Implications for practice and training
Authors: Ong Natalie , Long Janet C. , Weise Janelle , Walton Merrilyn 
Published: January 2022

AbstractBackgroundChildren with intellectual disability are vulnerable to adverse events in hospital due to limited staff skills and system safeguards.MethodA systematic review of the literature explored healthcare staff (HCS) experiences in providing care for children and young persons with intellectual disability in hospital using thematic analysis.ResultsEleven of the 735 publications extracted identified the following themes: distress, communication, partnerships, identification, training and education and optimising care. Consistent findings suggest that HCS feel unskilled in providing care for the child with intellectual disability in hospital settings. HCS recognised the role of parents as experts of their child but also feel unsettled when challenged by them. Skills in communicating with the child, developing partnerships with parents, having identification systems to plan for reasonable adjustments was key to improving care.ConclusionsOrganisational advocacy, practical skills training in identification, reasonable adjustments and improved attitudes are important for HCS to provide safe and quality care.
Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan on resistant hypertension and myocardial work in hemodialysis patients
Authors: Wang Bin , Wang Gui‐hua , Ding Xiu‐xia , Tang Hai‐xia , Zheng Jing , Liu Bi‐cheng , Zhang Xiao‐liang 
Published: January 2022

AbstractGrowing evidences have confirmed the effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan (SV) on antihypertension and cardiac protection in general population. However, there was no prospective study about the effect and safety of SV on resistant hypertension and myocardial work in hemodialysis patients. In this single‐center, prospective, before‐after study, enrolled patients were endured with resistant hypertension for more than 6 months. Participants were initially instructed to take SV 50 mg twice daily, and the dosage was gradually increased up to 100 mg twice daily. The primary outcomes were blood pressure (BP) control, N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP), myocardial work (MW), fatigue and life quality. In addition, the adverse events were also recorded in this cohort. A total of 18 patients (34–64 years old) was finally enrolled and completed in this study. The SV‐based regimen provided significantly mean sitting systolic BP (msSBP) and mean sitting diastolic BP (msDBP) reductions from baseline (‐20.7/‐8.3 mm Hg), respectively. The cardiac remodeling parameters were partially improved. Compared to the baseline, NT‐proBNP was significantly reduced at week 4 (8119.50 [3710.75, 29300] pg/ml to 7216.50 [4124.75, 17455.00] pg/ml, p = .046), which was much lower at week 12 (3130.50 [2244.50, 9565.70] pg/ml, p = .037). Global MW index was higher at week 12 compared to the baseline (p = .026). MW efficiency was also improved accordingly compared to the baseline, even though the statistical difference was not significant (p = .226). Life quality and fatigue were improved at week 12 compared to the baseline (all p = .000). There was no serious adverse events were observed. SV safely and effectively controlled resistant hypertension and improved MW as well as life quality in hemodialysis patients.