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Expectations of Linear and Nonlinear Hawkes Processes by Employing a Field-theoretical Approach
Authors: Cui Lirong , Sornette Didier 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Moments are some important characteristics for understanding the features and applications of Hawkes processes. In the paper, a field theoretical approach is used to present expectations of Hawkes processes and their intensity functions, and the necessary and sufficient conditions of stability of the Hawkes processes are also given by using the expectations of intensity functions directly via some matrix manipulations. Two kinds of Hawkes processes are considered, one is the linear Hawkes process with intensity function in the sum of exponentials, and the other is the non-linear Hawkes process with a quadratic form intensity function in an internal variable in the sum of exponentials and zero mean marks. All results for non-linear Hawkes processes are new conclusions in literature, although the results for linear Hawkes processes recover already known conclusions. The matrix method presented in this paper gives a new way for finding the necessary and sufficient conditions of stability of Hawkes processes.
The impact of deep learning reconstruction in low dose computed tomography on the evaluation of interstitial lung disease
Authors: Kim Chu hyun , Chung Myung Jin , Cha Yoon Ki , Oh Seok , Kim Kwang gi , Yoo Hongseok 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
To evaluate the effect of the deep learning model reconstruction (DLM) method in terms of image quality and diagnostic efficacy of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for interstitial lung disease (ILD), 193 patients who underwent LDCT for suspected ILD were retrospectively reviewed. Datasets were reconstructed using filtered back projection (FBP), adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction Veo (ASiR-V), and DLM. For image quality analysis, the signal, noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), blind/referenceless image spatial quality evaluator (BRISQUE), and visual scoring were evaluated. Also, CT patterns of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) were classified according to the 2022 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnostic criteria. The differences between CT images subjected to FBP, ASiR-V 30%, and DLM were evaluated. The image noise and BRISQUE scores of DLM images was lower and SNR was higer than that of the ASiR-V and FBP images (ASiR-V vs. DLM, p < 0.001 and FBP vs. DLR-M, p < 0.001, respectively). The agreement of the diagnostic categorization of IPF between the three reconstruction methods was almost perfect (κ = 0.992, CI 0.990–0.994). Image quality was improved with DLM compared to ASiR-V and FBP. The diagnostic efficacy was maintained in the CT pattern diagnosis of UIP in DLM.
Transportation Interventions Reshaping NYC Commute: the Probabilistic Simulation Framework Assessing the Impacts of Ridesharing and Manhattan Congestion Surcharge
Authors: Khulbe Devashish , Kang Chaogui , Ukkusuri Satish , Sobolevsky Stanislav 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Understanding the holistic city-wide impact of planned transportation solutions and interventions is critical for decision making, but challenged by the complexity of the urban systems, as well as the quality of the available urban data. The cornerstone for such impact assessments is estimating the transportation mode-shift resulting from the intervention. Although transportation planning has well-established models for the mode-choice assessment such as a nested multinomial logit model, an individual choice simulation could be better suited for addressing the mode-shift allowing us to consistently account for individual preferences. Moreover, the available ground-truth data on the actual transportation choices is often incomplete or inconsistent. The present paper addresses those challenges by offering an individual mode-choice and mode-shift simulation model and the Bayesian inference framework, and demonstrates how impact assessments can be performed in the events of incomplete mobility data. It accounts for uncertainties in the data as well as the model estimate and translates them into uncertainties of the resulting mode-shift and the impacts. The framework is evaluated on the two intervention cases: introducing ride-sharing for-hire-vehicles in NYC as well the recent introduction of the Manhattan Congestion surcharge. It can be used to assess mode-shift and quantify the resulting economic, social and environmental implications for any urban transportation solutions and policies considered by decision-makers or transportation companies.
MRI-based navigated cryosurgery of extra-abdominal desmoid tumors using skin fiducial markers: a case series of 15 cases
Authors: Segal Ortal , Benady Amit , Pickholz Eliana , Ovadia Joshua , Drukman Ido , Dadia Solomon , Rath Ehud , Albagli Assaf , Efrima Ben 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background
Precision surgery is becoming increasingly important in the field of Orthopaedic Oncology. Image-guided percutaneous cryosurgery (CRA) has emerged as a valid treatment modality for extra-abdominal desmoid tumors (EDTs). To date, most CRA procedures use CT-based guidance which fails to properly characterize tumor segments. Computer-guided MRI navigation can address this issue however, the lack of a fixed landmark for registration remains a challenge. Successful CRA correlates directly with precision approaches facilitated by intraoperative imaging guidance. This study presents a novel approach of using skin fiducial markers to overcome the challenge of a MRI-based navigation CRA for symptomatic or progressive EDTs.
Methods
In this retrospective study conducted between 2018–2020, 11 patients at a single center with symptomatic or progressive EDTs were treated with CRA using intraoperative MRI navigation. Fifteen cryosurgery procedures were performed, each adhering to a personalized pre-operative plan. Total tumor size, viable and non-viable portions pre- and post-operation, and SF-36 questionnaire evaluating subjective health were recorded.
Results
All CRAs demonstrated 100% adherence to the predetermined plan. Overall, tumor size decreased significantly (p-value = 0.02) with significant reduction in viable tissue, (p-value = 0.03). Four patients required additional CRAs. Only one patient’s tumor did not reduce in size. According to the SIR adverse event classification guidelines, one participant experienced a mild complication. SF36 physical and mental scores improved significantly (p-value = 0.002, p-value < 0.000, respectively).
Conclusion
These findings demonstrate the feasibility and efficacy of performing percutaneous cryosurgery using skin fiducial marker registration for MRI-computed navigation to safely treat EDTs. This navigation approach may be implemented in other soft tissue procedures requiring precision navigated surgery.
Sliding mode fault-tolerant control of semi-Markov jump system based on fuzzy logic
Authors: Yu Peng , Huang Xiaojie , Dong Qian , Ma Yuechao 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In this paper, the problem of fault-tolerant control for uncertain semi-Markov jump systems with time-varying delays is studied. Suppose the system has two types of failures: actuator failure and actuator stuck, which covers a wider range and is closer to the actual industrial background. The nonlinear function is not considered the Lipschitz condition, which is the most commonly used constraint, but adopts the idea of fuzzy logic to linearize the function. The sliding mode surface based on fault model is designed to obtain the equivalent controller, and then to obtain a closed-loop system. By constructing the mode dependent Lyapunov function, a sufficient condition for the asymptotic stability of the closed-loop system is obtained. Under the above processing method, construct the sliding mode control, which use time-varying multiple adaptive rates to estimate fault, nonlinear function and disturbance, and make the original system reach the sliding mode surface in a finite time. Finally, giving two examples to get the correctness and practicality of the theories.
Double-tract reconstruction is superior in controlling reflux esophagitis and enhancing quality of life after proximal gastrectomy: Results from a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial in China
Authors: Zhang Yinan , Ji Xin , Yan Yan , Ji Ke , Jia Ziyu , Yang Heli , Fan Biao , Wang Anqiang , Wu Xiaojiang , Zhang Ji , Ji Jiafu , Bu Zhaode 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
BackgroundProximal gastrectomy (PG) is an alternative function preserving surgery. The aim of this study was to prospectively compare double-tract reconstruction (DTR) and esophagogastrostomy (EG) after PG regarding the incidence of reflux esophagitis, quality of life (QOL), nutritional status and surgical safety.MethodThis study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial conducted in a single institute. Patients eligible for PG were enrolled and randomly assigned to the EG group and DTR group. The characteristic of patients, parameters of surgical safety, the incidence of reflux esophagitis, nutrition status and the QOL were compared between the EG and the DTR group. Univariate analysis and multivariate analysis were performed to determine the significant factor affecting the incidence of reflux esophagitis after PG.Results73 patients eligible for PG were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned to the EG group (37 patients) and DTR group (36 patients). The incidence of reflux esophagitis after PG was significantly lower in the DTR group than that of the EG group (8.3% vs. 32.4%, P = 0.019). In multivariate analysis, reconstruction method was the only significant factor affecting the incidence of reflux esophagitis. The DTR group demonstrated a more favorable QOL than the EG group after PG in the global health status, emotional functioning and symptoms such as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, insomnia, appetite loss, dysphagia, reflux, eating restrictions, anxiety, dry mouth and taste change were more severe in the EG group patients. Nutritional status was balanced within the EG group and the DTR group after PG including BMI, levels of hemoglobin, serum albumin and serum total protein. The operation time was longer in the DTR group than in the EG group (191min vs. 221min, P = 0.001) while surgical safety was similar in the two groups regarding blood loss volume, postoperative complications and hospital stays.ConclusionOur research demonstrated that DTR was superior to EG after PG in terms of the incidence of reflux esophagitis and provided a more satisfied QOL without increasing surgical complications or sacrificing nutritional status, thus making DTR a better reconstruction method after PG.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT 03613142, registered on August 2, 2018.Mini-abstractDouble-tract reconstruction is superior to esophagogastrostomy after proximal gastrectomy regarding the incidence of reflux esophagitis and provides a more satisfactory quality of life.
Problematic Gambling and Associated Factors Among Sports Bettors in Jimma Town Betting Centers, South West Ethiopia
Authors: Abu Haji , Tesfaye Yonas , Alenko Arefayne 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Background: problematic gambling is a silent epidemic that is ruining the mental health of many individuals with far-reaching consequences on mental health, economical and overall wellbeing. It is now an issue of growing concern in developing countries. Over the last three years, sports betting has expanded rapidly in Ethiopia. However, there is a scarcity of studies conducted on problematic gambling among sports bettors in Ethiopia. So, the aim of this study was to assess problematic gambling and its associated factors among sports bettors in Jimma town betting center, Ethiopia,2021Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 422 sports bettors. A consecutive sampling technique was employed to select study participants. Problematic gambling was assessed by South Oaks Gambling Screening tool. Data were collected using pre-tested interviewer-administered structured questionnaires. The collected data were coded and entered into EPI data Version 4.6 and exported to SPSS Version 26.0 for analysis. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done. Statistical significance of association was declared at P-values less than 0.05 with 95%CI in the final model.Result: A total of 414 participants were involved in the study with a response rate of 98.1%. The overall prevalence of problematic gambling among the study participants was 53.9%.Age between (25-31) years (AOR=4.89(1.42-16.87)),unemployed(AOR=3.56(1.99-6.41)),current alcohol use (AOR =3.89,95%CI (2.25-6.72)), positive attitude towards sports betting(AOR =2.57,95%CI (1.49-4.44)), easily availability of betting center (AOR= 2.23,95%CI (1.23-4.00)), accessibility of internet service (AOR=4.51,95%CI (1.84-11.06)), media advertising such as DSTV (AOR= 3.15,95%CI (1.78-5.56)) and Facebook/telegram use (AOR= 3.59,95%CI (1.46-8.83)) were significantly associated with problematic gambling.Conclusion: The finding of this study showed that the prevalence of problematic gambling among sports bettors was high. Age between (25-31) years old, unemployment, current alcohol use, positive attitude towards sports betting, easily availability of betting center, accessibility of internet service, media advertising such as Dstv and social media like Facebook/telegram were associated with problematic gambling. Problematic gambling is a public health issue that requires great emphasis. Concerted actions from governmental and non-governmental organization are needed to mitigate the problem.
Prevalence of myopia and associated risk factors among key schools in Xi’an, China
Authors: Zhao Xingxing , Lu Xin , Yu Lu , Zhang Yiping , Li Jian , Liu Yingyao , Yang Geqiang , Wang Yuan , Zhang Wen , Du Zhaojiang 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of myopia and high myopia and the associated risk factors in key schools in Xi'an, China.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September to October 2021. A total of 11,011 students from 10 key primary schools, five key junior high schools and five key high schools in Xi'an were randomly selected to receive visual acuity and diopter tests. The questionnaire was completed by the students and their parents together.Results: The prevalence of myopia and high myopia in key schools were 75.7% and 9.7%, respectively. The prevalence of myopia and high myopia rose significantly as grade or age increased (all P < 0.001), and the prevalence of myopia and high myopia in females was higher than that in males (P < 0.001, P < 0.5). According to the multivariate logistic regression analysis, older age (OR=1.42), female compared with male (OR=1.43), parental history of myopia (OR=1.64,2.30) and often taking extracurricular tuition (OR=1.35) were more likely to develop myopia (P < 0.001). Older age (OR=1.39), parental history of myopia (OR=2.29,3.69), and often take extracurricular tuition (OR=1.48) were more likely to lead to high myopia (P < 0.001).Conclusions: The overall rate of myopia and high myopia in key schools in Xi'an, China, is extremely high. Myopia and high myopia are related to increasing age, parents’ myopia, few outdoor exercises, and extracurricular tuition. Myopia is also related to female students and the inability to do ‘one punch, one foot, one inch’.
Automation Security and Safety System For Smart Home
Authors: Elnour Khalifa Dai 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Automation security and safety system is a technique, method, or system for manipulating or controlling a process through an electronic device with minimal human involvement to make home secure and safety. The system collects data from the surrounding environment through sensors that are inserted into the controller to make the appropriate decision. There is also a web server page to enter data into the system for control and monitoring. In this paper, the components of the project were been explained and linked to each other. An electrical circuit that reads a set of data was designed so that it is analyzed according to specific commands to perform certain tasks. The system was equipped with sensors that reduce the risks resulting from direct dealing with sockets and electrical appliances. The system contained gas leak detection sensors, which reduce the risk of fires in the house and equipped with sensors that balance the temperature inside the room.
Key circRNAs, lncRNAs, and mRNAs of ShenQi Compound in protecting vascular endothelial cells from high glucose identified by whole transcriptome sequencing
Authors: Yang Chan , Liu Hanyu , Peng Xixi , Li Xinqiong , Rao Guocheng , Xie Ziyan , Yang Qiangfei , Du Lian , Xie Chunguang 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: Vascular endothelial cell (VEC), which make up the inner wall of blood arteries, are susceptible to damage from oxidative stress and apoptosis caused by hyperglycemia. According to certain reports, noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) are involved in controlling oxidative stress and apoptosis. Shen Qi Compound (SQC), a traditional herbal remedy, has been successfully treating diabetic vascular disease in China for more than 20 years. Although it is well established that SQC protects the vascular endothelium, the molecular mechanism remain unknown.Methods:GK rats that consistently consume a high-fat diet were chosen as model animals. Six groups (control group, model group, metformin group, and 7.2 g/kg/d SQC group, 14.4 g/kg/d SQC group, and 28.8 g/kg/d SQC group) were included in this work, 15 rats each group. The approach of administration was gavage and the same volume (5.0 ml/kg/d) was given in each group, once a day, 12 weeks. The thoracic aortas were removed after the rats were sacrificed. Oxidative reduction profile in thoracic aorta, histopathological observation of thoracic aorta, endothelial cell apoptosis in thoracic aorta, whole transcriptome sequencing, bioinformatic analyses, and qRT-PCR were carried out.Results：As a result, SQC prevented the oxidative stress and apoptosis induced by a high glucose concentration. Under hyperglycemia condition, ncRNAs, including one downregulated novel circRNA (circRNA.3121), three downregulated lncRNAs (Skil.cSep08, Shawso.aSep08-unspliced, and MSTRG.164.2), and one upregulated mRNA (Pcdh17), were clearly reverse-regulate by SQC.Conclusion：SQC plays a role in protecting VEC from high glucose mainly by mediating ncRNA to inhibit cell apoptosis and oxidative stress.
Chemoenzymatic Cascade Synthesis of Phenol Diarylamine Using Non-Heme Diiron N-Oxygenase
Authors: Guo Yuanyang , Tian Ze-Hua , Wang Luying , Lai Zheng-De , Li Lingjun , Li Yong-Quan 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Diarylamines are important moieties in organic materials and bioactive molecules. The traditional synthetic approach to diarylamines is metal catalysis in organic solvents. Herein, we report the chemoenzymatic cascade synthesis of phenol diarylamines. Non-heme diiron N-oxygenase AzoC, which catalyzes the oxidization of amines to nitroso groups for azoxymycins biosynthesis in Streptomyces chattanoogensis, is engineered as a catalyst. This synthetic method bears a broad range of phenol and aniline substrates. Mechanistic study indicates that the enzymatically formed nitroso intermediate couple to phenoxide facilitates the non-enzymatic diarylamine synthesis. Our study suggests that diarylamines can be enzymatic synthesized in aqueous solutions and highlights the synthetic potential of non-heme diiron N-oxygenases.
Comparison of generalized estimating equations and Gaussian copula regression results using data from the randomized control trial
Authors: Karuppusami Reka , Sudhakar Gomathi , Johnson Juliya Pearl Joseph , Premkumar Prasanna S. , Rani Jansi , Mariappan Ramamani 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background:
In repeated measures data the observations tend to be correlated within each subject and such data are often analysed using Generalized Estimating Equations which is robust to assumptions that many methods hold. Correlation within-subject can be accounted for in working correlation structures. The main limitation of GEE is that its method of estimation is quasi-likelihood. The latest framework of the copula is very popular for handling correlated data. The likelihood-based analysis for correlated data can be obtained using Gaussian copula regression. The main advantage of copula regression model is that there are no boundaries on the probability distributions that can be used. The purpose of this study is to compare the findings of GEE and Gaussian copula regression using randomized controlled trial data for a continuous outcome along with different correlation structures.
Methods:
The prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial data for this study was obtained from the Department of Anaesthesia, Christian Medical College, Vellore. ASA I and II patients were randomized into three groups. Hemodynamic parameters were obtained for 88 patients at thirteen time points. The outcome of interest was mean arterial pressure. Both GEE and Gaussian copula regression were compared assuming four different correlation structures. The optimal correlation structures were selected with the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and Correlation Information Criterion (CIC) goodness of fit criteria according to the method of estimation of Gaussian copula regression and GEE respectively.
Results:
The correlation structures unstructured and autoregressive were found to be optimal using simulation studies for Gaussian copula regression and GEE based on AIC and CIC criteria values respectively. Comparison between the estimated values of the selected models showed no major differences, except that Gaussian copula regression identifies interaction term, intrathecal morphine over time having significant association with MAP, this significance is considered to be important as the study uses a randomized controlled trial data.
Conclusions:
Both methods have almost similar results, but Gaussian copula regression provides better results by identifying significant variables associated with the outcome variable using maximum likelihood estimation that GEE fails to identify using quasi-likelihood estimation.
CLIP-based Cycle Alignment Hashing for unsupervised vision-text retrieval
Authors: Ma Longfei , Li Yewen , Ge Mingyuan , Li Mingyong 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Thanks to the short storage cost and fast retrieval efficiency of hashing methods, deep hashing models are now widely used in cross-modal retrieval. However, the images are often accompanied by correspondingtextual descriptions rather than labels about the vision. So unsupervised cross-modal hash retrieval has received continued widespreadattention. In this paper, we propose CLIP-based Cycle AlignmentHashing for unsupervised vision-text retrieval (CCAH), which aimsto exploit the semantic link between the original features of modalities and the reconstructed features. Firstly we design a modal cyclicinteraction method that aligns semantically within a modality, whereone modal feature reconstructs another modal feature, thus taking full account of the semantic similarity between intra-modal andinter-modal relationships. Secondly, introducing GAT into cross-modalretrieval tasks. Consider the influence of text neighbour nodes and addattention mechanisms to capture the global features of text modalities.Thirdly, Fine-grained extraction of image features using the CLIP visual coder. Finally, hash encoding is learning through hash functions.The experiments demonstrate on three widely used datasets that ourproposed CCAH achieves satisfactory results in total retrieval accuracy.