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Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion Surgery for Cervical Spondylosis with Concomitant Tinnitus: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Yang Liang , Li Yongchao , Pang Xiaodong , Li Duanming , Wu Ye , Chen Xiongsheng , Peng Baogan 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveCervical spondylosis is often accompanied by tinnitus. Up to now, there is a lack of large samples and prospective studies to investigate the effect of anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) on tinnitus associate with cervical spondylosis. To this end, we performed a prospective cohort study to assess the effectiveness of ACDF on the relief of tinnitus.MethodsThis was a multicenter, prospective, cohort clinical study. Between August 2017 and August 2018, 174 patients with cervical spondylosis accompanied by tinnitus were enrolled, with a follow‐up of 12 months. Among the 174 patients, 142 received anterior cervical surgery (surgery group) and 32 received conservative treatment (conservative group). The primary end point was the mean change in scores on the tinnitus functional index (TFI). The secondary end points included tinnitus loudness, modified Japanese orthopaedic association scores (mJOA) for spinal cord function, and visual analogue scale (VAS) for neck pain. All the above indexes were measured before treatments and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatments. One‐way analysis of variance and paired samples t‐test was adopted for statistical analysis.ResultsThe TFI score was reduced immediately after cervical decompression surgery (from 54.7 ± 15.6 to 32.3 ± 12.5, P < 0.001) and this was sustained at 12 months (P < 0.001). The TFI score of the conservative group also decreased (from 53.9 ± 16.8 to 45.2 ± 13.6, P < 0.001), but the effect was not maintained at 12 months (P = 0.069). There was a significant improvement in tinnitus loudness (from 5.2 ± 1.6 to 2.6 ± 1.9, P < 0.001), mJOA (from 12.0 ± 1.6 to 14.2 ± 1.6, P < 0.001), and VAS for neck pain (from 58.5 ± 9.6 to 22.0 ± 16.4, P < 0.001) in the surgical group. Improvements in the surgical group were statistically significantly greater than that in the conservative group (P < 0.001).ConclusionThis study indicates that anterior cervical surgery can relieve tinnitus in patients with cervical spondylosis and that tinnitus is an accompanying manifestation of cervical spondylosis.
Laser Doppler flow for the hemodynamic differentiation of tachycardia
Authors: Stegemann Emilia , Weidmann Mia , Miyazawa Alejandra A , Shun‐Shin Matthew J , Leyva Francisco , Zegard Abbasin , Stegemann Berthold 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundImplantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) offer effective therapy for the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to ventricular arrhythmias. However, inappropriate shocks have detrimental effects on survival and quality of life. The addition of hemodynamic monitoring may be useful in discriminating clinically important ventricular arrhythmias.ObjectiveIn this study, we assess the ability of laser Doppler flowmetry to assess the hemodynamic effect of paced atrial and ventricular arrhythmias using mean arterial blood pressure as the reference.MethodsIn this acute human study in patients undergoing an elective electrophysiological study, laser Doppler flowmetry, arterial blood pressure, and surface ECG were acquired during high‐rate atrial and ventricular pacing to simulate supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias.ResultsArterial blood pressure and laser Doppler flow signals correlated well during atrial and ventricular pacing (rho = 0.694, p < .001). The hemodynamic impairment detected by both methods was greater during ventricular pacing than atrial pacing (–1.0% vs. 19.0%, p < .001). Laser Doppler flowmetry performed better than rate alone to identify hemodynamic impairments.ConclusionIn this acute study, laser Doppler flowmetry tissue perfusion served as a good surrogate measure for arterial pressure, which could be incorporated into future ICDs.
Skin microbiome sampling in the preterm neonate
Authors: Schoch Jennifer J. , Gauthier Josee , Gharaibeh Raad Z. , Jobin Christian , Bohannon Mary , Neu Josef , Parker Leslie 
Published: November 2022

AbstractDespite advances in our understanding of the human microbiome, there exist significant knowledge gaps in our understanding of the skin microbiome of the preterm neonate. Herein, we describe skin microbiome sampling of six preterm neonates at multiple timepoints, and compare the skin microbiome samples to environmental (crib/isolette swabs) and negative controls. Samples of the same type (skin, crib, control) were more similar than when compared by week or by patient.
Barriers, goals, and enablers of transition of care in pediatric dermatology
Authors: Pope Eliza I. , Joseph Marissa 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAdolescent patients with complex skin disorders may require ongoing care for their conditions as they “age out” of the pediatric setting into adult care. Yet despite consensus from the Canadian Paediatric Society and American Academy of Pediatrics on the importance of dedicated transition programs for these patients, there is a scarcity of such programs worldwide, and no formal programs in Canada. This paper explores several barriers, goals, and potential enablers of transition programs in this discipline and proposes principles of transition versus transfer in the context of pediatric dermatology.
Effect of limestone dose on the incidence of Rhizoctonia root rot and soybean yield in four soil types
Authors: Balbinotti Maicon , Molin Cleisla , dos Santos de Britto Júlia , Bordignon Kelen , Barbieri Maurício , Huzar‐Novakowiski Jaqueline 
Published: November 2022

AbstractRhizoctonia root rot (RRR) is a disease caused by the soilborne pathogen Rhizoctonia solani, which kills soybean plants in patches over croplands. Control is difficult because the pathogen survives in the soil and has a wide host range; therefore, cultural control methods might help to diminish disease pressure. The objective of this study was to evaluate liming as a strategy to reduce the incidence of RRR in soybean grown in four soil types: acrisol (Ac), cambisol Ta (CaTa), cambisol Tb (CaTb) and nitisol (Nit). The treatments were arranged in a factorial design of four doses of limestone (0, 3, 6 and 9 t/ha) at two sites within each field (inside and outside a Rhizoctonia patch). The incidence of RRR inside the patch was on average 40.3% whereas outside it was 1.2%. The reduction in disease incidence was 3.9%, 3.7%, 3.6% and 1.8% per 1000 kg of limestone applied for the Ac, CaTa, CaTb and Nit soils, respectively. The highest soybean yield was of 4713 and 3349 kg/ha for the Ac and Nit soils with application of 6.6 and 6.2 t/ha of limestone, respectively. Soybean yield in the cambisols increased linearly with liming, with an increase in yield of 121 and 172 kg/ha in CaTa and CaTb, respectively, for each 1000 kg of limestone applied. Thus, liming reduced the incidence of RRR in all soils and promoted better soybean nutrition, increasing soybean yield. Therefore, liming is a practice that contributes to both soil fertility and disease control.
Granulosa cell tumour in a llama (Lama glama)
Authors: Carrasco Rodrigo A. , Hutt Kylie D. , McKenzie Christina M. , Adams Gregg P. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractHormonally active tumours are characterized by production and secretion of hormones, irrespective of endogenous feedback mechanisms. An adult llama had exuberant oestrous behaviour, infertility, elevated concentrations of oestradiol and a large ovarian mass. Necropsy revealed the presence of two large abdominal masses, one effacing the right ovary and one in the mesocolon. Considering the clinical and histopathological findings, we conclude that the llama was affected by a granulosa cell tumour. The case suggests that granulosa cell tumours in camelids are hormonally active, and the clinical presentation resembles that of other large animal species. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of an oestrogen‐producing, metastatic granulosa cell tumour in a llama.
Analysing Establishment Survey Non-Response Using Administrative Data and Machine Learning
Authors: Küfner Benjamin , Sakshaug Joseph W. , Zins Stefan 
Published: November 2022

AbstractDeclining participation in voluntary establishment surveys poses a risk of increasing non-response bias over time. In this paper, response rates and non-response bias are examined for the 2010–2019 IAB Job Vacancy Survey. Using comprehensive administrative data, we formulate and test several theory-driven hypotheses on survey participation and evaluate the potential of various machine learning algorithms for non-response bias adjustment. The analysis revealed that while the response rate decreased during the decade, no concomitant increase in aggregate non-response bias was observed. Several hypotheses of participation were at least partially supported. Lastly, the expanded use of administrative data reduced non-response bias over the standard weighting variables, but only limited evidence was found for further non-response bias reduction through the use of machine learning methods.
A multilevel analysis of the determinants of the attitude toward separate cycle paths in Taiwan
Authors: Yan Huang‐Ting , Hsu Yu‐Chin , Chang Yu‐Hung 
Published: November 2022

AbstractObjectiveThis study examines why people support a policy for separate cycle paths but oppose the necessary means for its implementation—the narrowing of vehicle lanes and reduction of roadside parking spaces.MethodsThis study used cross‐sectional data from the 2009 Taiwan Bicycle Use Survey, covering 23 counties (n = 9236) and applying multilevel multinomial logistic regression models.ResultsNot in my backyard (NIMBY) or not in my interest (NIMI) were likely to agree on building separate cycle paths but disagree on the means for its implementation. While NIMBYs may support the policy if they are reasonably compensated with a much larger road area and an adequate number of parking spaces, NIMIs’ attitudes are more favorable if their government has sufficient financial resources to fund the proposal.ConclusionLocal governments need to apply a compensation approach or have more funds to change the public's attitude toward the implementation of policies involving bikeway infrastructure.
Haplotype mining panel for genetic dissection and breeding in Eucalyptus
Authors: Candotti Julia , Christie Nanette , Ployet Raphael , Mostert‐O'Neill Marja M. , Reynolds S. Melissa , Neves Leandro Gomide , Naidoo Sanushka , Mizrachi Eshchar , Duong Tuan A. , Myburg Alexander A. 
Published: November 2022

SUMMARYTo improve our understanding of genetic mechanisms underlying complex traits in plants, a comprehensive analysis of gene variants is required. Eucalyptus is an important forest plantation genus that is highly outbred. Trait dissection and molecular breeding in eucalypts currently relies on biallelic single‐nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. These markers fail to capture the large amount of haplotype diversity in these species, and thus multi‐allelic markers are required. We aimed to develop a gene‐based haplotype mining panel for Eucalyptus species. We generated 17 999 oligonucleotide probe sets for targeted sequencing of selected regions of 6293 genes implicated in growth and wood properties, pest and disease resistance, and abiotic stress responses. We identified and phased 195 834 SNPs using a read‐based phasing approach to reveal SNP‐based haplotypes. A total of 8915 target regions (at 4637 gene loci) passed tests for Mendelian inheritance. We evaluated the haplotype panel in four Eucalyptus species (E. grandis, E. urophylla, E. dunnii and E. nitens) to determine its ability to capture diversity across eucalypt species. This revealed an average of 3.13–4.52 haplotypes per target region in each species, and 33.36% of the identified haplotypes were shared by at least two species. This haplotype mining panel will enable the analysis of haplotype diversity within and between species, and provide multi‐allelic markers that can be used for genome‐wide association studies and gene‐based breeding approaches.
A Modeling Study of RED-MED Salinity Gradient Heat Engine: The Conventional Scheme and a Modified Scheme
Authors: Zhang Xiaodong , Yang Dongxiao , Liu Yaguang , Song Shili 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Reverse electrodialysis-multi-effect distillation (RED-MED) heat engine has received increasing attention in recent years, due to its ability to convert low temperature waste heat into salinity gradient energy, and then extract electric power from it. In this work, the RED-MED coupled system was studied with a mathematical model, which was validated by our experimental results. The influences of RED channel length and the feed flowrate on the performance of the coupled system were studied. Furthermore, in the literature, only one of the two streams leaving RED, i.e., either the dilute or the concentrate, is split and partly mixed with another stream before being treated in MED. In this paper, a modified scheme is proposed, in which both the two streams were split, i.e., only a fraction of the concentrate solution was mixed with a fraction of the dilute. The purpose of the modification is to further reduce the total flowrate in MED. After the modification, both the energy efficiency and the heat exchange area requirement of MED increase. The optimum value of the split fraction was discussed. Results imply that while the studies reported in the literature mainly focus on the aspects closely related to the RED section, attention should also be paid to the overall scheme design of the RED-MED coupled system.
Research on Overdischarge Lithium-Ion Battery Based on X-Ray Computed Tomography
Authors: Xiaofan Zhang , Lifu Li , Shengqian Li 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Overdischarge is one of the main factors of lithium-ion battery failure, due to the inconsistency of lithium-ion battery in pack. However, the failure mechanism remains unclear. This article introduces the X-ray computed tomography (CT) to explore the gas production and copper dissolution of lithium battery during overdischarge state. From tomographic images in two different cross-sectional directions, the internal structure changes of bulge deformation and copper deposition are observed to quantitatively analyze the relationship between copper deposition and overdischarge state of charge. The position distribution is analyzed by density distribution feature, which indicate that the gas production is mainly distributed in the middle of the battery, and the copper deposition is distributed around the outer side. The experimental result shows that X-ray CT is a nondestructive, quantitative, visual, and effective way to study the internal structure and material distribution of the overdischarge battery, so as to effectively monitor the state of the lithium-ion battery, to avoid dangerous problems such as internal short circuits and thermal runaway.
Investigation of Hydraulic Conditions and Shape of Flip Bucket Spillways on Cavitation Phenomenon by Considering Dynamic Pressures
Authors: Vatandoust Hessam , Yarmohammadi Hamidreza , Aliyari Tara 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Cavitation is one of the destructive phenomena which occurs in hydraulic structures and can cause considerable damage to them. This phenomenon is likely to take place in parts of hydraulic structures where the flow velocity is high and water pressure is below the water vapor pressure, thereby leading to the formation of cavitation bubbles. Dynamic pressures may, frequently and in short time periods, reduce flow pressure to below the vapor pressure of water and form cavitation bubbles as a result. Taking dynamic pressures into account, this study examines the potential for the occurrence of cavitation in flip bucket spillways. This research is based on experimental studies and it focuses on the cavitation phenomenon by measurements of pressure fluctuations along flip bucket spillways with different geometrical characteristics. Measurements of dynamic and statics pressures on three different models of flip buckets were made within a range of different Froude numbers. Using statistical analyses on pressure fluctuations, this study has obtained the equivalent pressures of the 0.1% incidence probability, which, in turn, have been used, along with static pressures, for calculating the cavitation. Results show that as the Froude number increases (from nearly five to almost ten), the cavitation index decreases, and after that, the trend of cavitation index is reversed and starts to rise. Also, it is demonstrated that the cavitation probability on inlet and outlet scope of the flip bucket is higher than the middle part. Hence, cavitation incidence probability increases while the ratio of width to radius of the bucket rises.
A Comparison of the High-Pressure Viscometry and Optical Inference Methods Used to Determine the Pressure-Viscosity Coefficient
Authors: Hannon W. M. , Hager C. H. , Sadinski R. J. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractPressure-viscosity coefficients (PVC) are used in the predictions of elastohydrodynamic lubricated (EHL) componentry. These coefficients are obtained by either viscometry or optical EHL inference. The literature indicates that each method differs in its conclusion. Those who favor viscometry believe optical methods yield a misleading coefficient. Those who favor optical methods suggest low shear viscometric results over-predict the high shear-influenced film thickness. This work compares each method relative to di-(ethylhexyl) sebacate (DEHS), and five MIL and DOD spec lubricants. PVC results from viscometry and two optical methods are presented. Comparisons are made relative to other published measurements. Conclusions show PVCs inferred from optical film thickness measurements, differ from those obtained by viscometry. Viscometry methods are demonstrated as being consistent. Optically inferred results have uncertainty and require ample data to align with classical dimensionless speed exponents. While the optical measurements are truly EHL, the test conditions fall outside the fitted window of classical algebraic film equations, like that of Hamrock and Dowson. The PVC discrepancies, between optical inference and viscometry and for the studied fluids, cannot be explained by the proper account of the refractive index, shear thinning models, and/or film thickness correction models.
A Common Simulating Model on Complicated Self-Deformation of 4D Printed Bilayer Structures
Authors: Feng Yixiong , Song Junjie , Wang Yong , Zeng Siyuan , Hong Zhaoxi , Qiu Hao , Tan Jianrong 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
4D printing, as an emerging technology, fabricates structures with smart materials which deform under stimuli. The bilayer structure is special in 4D printing that has lots of capabilities such as self-folding. The prediction of bilayer structure deformation in the design phase is very important to meet the application requirements better. However, there has been little research on simulating the self-deformation of 4D printed bilayer structures before fabricating and most of these studies only consider the bending of bilayer plates. In our work, a common model is proposed which can simulate the complicated self-deformation of 4D printed bilayer structures. Firstly, the deformation reason of 4D printed bilayer structures is analyzed and the mismatch of the two layers in a bilayer structure is modeled with a simplified energy density function. Secondly, a reduced bilayer plate model proposed by Bartels is introduced and improved by considering the different anisotropic expansions of each layer. Under this model, the deformation simulating of the bilayer plate is transformed into an energy minimization problem. Thirdly, the optimization problem is solved using the numerical iterative scheme established by Bartels and the deformation process of the simulated bilayer plate is also visualized. Lastly, some numerical simulations on bending, twisting, and ringing deformations of bilayer structures are conducted and compared with the corresponding experiments based on thermal-driven PLA bilayer structures and the results verify the validity of this common simulating model. This method also has the advantages of high efficiency and good convergence by simplifying the simulation into a 2D problem and avoiding contact analysis. This work provides a new view for predicting the deformation of 4D printed bilayer structures which we think is highly significant.
Nonlinear Dynamics of a Two Members Angle-Shaped Energy Harvester
Authors: Danzi Francesco , Tao Hongcheng , Joodaky Amin , Gibert James M. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
In this article we propose a theoretical investigation of the nonlinear dynamical response of a class of planar resonators dubbed the V-Shaped resonator. The resonators are intended for energy harvesting purpose and are designed to exhibit two-to-one internal resonance. In particular, we navigate the design space for the generalized V-shaped resonator to investigate the influence of shape parameters on the performance of the Vibration Energy Harvester. Notably, we introduce two metrics that help elucidating the role of the shape parameter in dictating the behavior of the system in terms of peak voltage and operational bandwidth width. For simplicity, we consider that the system is subjected to harmonic excitations near its primary resonances.
Enchanced Functionality Design of Soft Grabbing Robot With Virtual Reality
Authors: Rizov Tashko , Djokikj Jelena , Jovanova Jovana 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
The design phase in robotics engineering is the core action for defining functionality. In soft robotics, especially in soft grabbing mechanisms, the challenge is to envision the interaction with different objects in terms of shape, size and stiffness. By enhancing the design phase with virtual reality (VR), all involved entities in the process are provided with a visualization method that facilitates the process and supports the functionality definition. In this way, utilizing VR, we exploit the possibilities of the designed soft grabbing robot and at the same time analyze different applications. When it comes to grabbing objects, application can vary over industry and sizes: from harvesting fruits and vegetables in the agricultural industry, over sorting objects in warehouses, to handling break bulk in ports. In this paper we demonstrate the use of VR in the conceptual design phase of a smart robotic grasper inspired by elephant’s trunk. By applying VR in the early stages of the design process, we can analyze the robot and its interaction with the environment and intervene if needed in the CAD model. With this approach we are saving resources but more importantly time and at the end of the design stage we are confident in the robot’s functionality and performances.