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Citrate effect on the swelling behaviour and stability of casein microparticles
Authors: Asaduzzaman Md , Pütz Thomas , Gebhardt Ronald 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCasein microparticles obtained from casein micelles by volume exclusion of added pectin and subsequent film drying remain stable in the acidic and neutral pH range, but swell strongly in the basic range. Calcium significantly impacts on the stability and water-binding behavior of phosphorylated caseins and the aggregates and gels formed from them. For a future effective and controlled use as a carrier for bioactive substances, e.g. via the gastrointestinal tract, we therefore investigated how the addition of the calcium chelating agent citrate affects the swelling and stability of the microparticles. Citrate concentrations of 2 mM and above cause a stronger swelling of the microparticles at pH 8, while above 4 mM the second characteristic swelling step starts earlier and thus can also be investigated within the observation time of 120 min. All swelling kinetics can be simulated using seven parameters of a dynamic model, which reproduces the individual swelling steps via volume inflows and outflows into a reservoir. While the rate coefficient for swelling step 1 increases linearly with citrate concentration, no such dependence could be found for swelling step 2. The more citrate is used, the faster the microparticles decompose in turbidity experiments after the addition of sodium dodecyl sulfate, which can be related to a weakening of the hydrophobic interactions.
Encryption chain based on measurement result and its applications on semi-quantum key distribution protocol
Authors: Yang Chun-Wei 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis study proposes a new encoding method, also known as an encryption chain based on the measurement result. Then, using the encryption chain to propose a unitary-operation-based semi-quantum key distribution protocol (SQKD) protocol. In the existing SQKD protocols, semi-quantum environments adopt a round-trip transmission strategy. In round-trip transmission, the classical participant must resend the received photons to the quantum participant after implementing local operations. Therefore, round-trip transmissions are vulnerable to Trojan horse attacks. Hence, the classical participant must be equipped with a photon number splitter and an optical wavelength filter device against Trojan horse attacks. This is illogical for semi-quantum environments because the burden on the classical participant is significantly increased as it involves the prevention of Trojan horse attacks. The proposed SQKD protocol is congenitally immune to Trojan horse attacks and involves no extra hardware because it is designed based on a one-way transmission as opposed to a round-trip transmission. When compared to the existing SQKD protocols, the proposed SQKD protocol provides the best qubit efficiency, and classical participants only require two quantum capabilities, which enhance its practicability. Moreover, the proposed SQKD protocol is free from collective attacks, Trojan horse attacks, and intercept-resend attacks. Thus, the proposed scheme is more efficient and practical than the existing SQKD protocols.
Blockade of the BLT1-LTB4 axis does not affect mast cell migration towards advanced atherosclerotic lesions in LDLr−/− mice
Authors: Depuydt Marie A. C. , Vlaswinkel Femke D. , Hemme Esmeralda , Delfos Lucie , Kleijn Mireia N. A. Bernabé , van Santbrink Peter J. , Foks Amanda C. , Slütter Bram , Kuiper Johan , Bot Ilze 
Published: November 2022

AbstractMast cells have been associated with the progression and destabilization of advanced atherosclerotic plaques. Reducing intraplaque mast cell accumulation upon atherosclerosis progression could be a potent therapeutic strategy to limit plaque destabilization. Leukotriene B4(LTB4) has been reported to induce mast cell chemotaxis in vitro. Here, we examined whether antagonism of the LTB4-receptor BLT1 could inhibit mast cell accumulation in advanced atherosclerosis. Expression of genes involved in LTB4biosynthesis was determined by single-cell RNA sequencing of human atherosclerotic plaques. Subsequently, Western-type diet fed LDLr−/−mice with pre-existing atherosclerosis were treated with the BLT1-antagonist CP105,696 or vehicle control three times per week by oral gavage. In the spleen, a significant reduction in CD11b+myeloid cells was observed, including Ly6Cloand Ly6Chimonocytes as well as dendritic cells. However, atherosclerotic plaque size, collagen and macrophage content in the aortic root remained unaltered upon treatment. Finally, BLT1 antagonism did not affect mast cell numbers in the aortic root. Here, we show that human intraplaque leukocytes may be a source of locally produced LTB4. However, BLT1-antagonism during atherosclerosis progression does not affect either local mast cell accumulation or plaque size, suggesting that other mechanisms participate in mast cell accumulation during atherosclerosis progression.
A time function-based prediction model of mining subsidence: application to the Barapukuria coal mine, Bangla
Authors: Zhang Xingsheng , Yan Shaobin , Tan Haicheng , Dong Jinyu 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCoal mining may lead to ground subsidence in a long term and is widely distributed, which can cause environmental damage and other disasters. Predicting the dynamic process of ground subsidence in real time is very important for offering theoretical or technical guidance to deal with the consequences of mining. In this study, we developed a prediction method for dynamic ground subsidence using a time function model that considers two stages of surface subsidence and reflects the law of surface subsidence in goaf. We applied the model to the Barapukuria mine, and our simulation shows that the prediction results are in good agreement with the monitoring data. Our results suggest that the dynamic development of the ground subsidence basin may be an effective measure to assess the loss of ground and provide early warning of oncoming hazards.
Experimental study on microstructure characteristics of saturated remolded cohesive soil during consolidation
Authors: Zheng Juan , Yang Zhen , Gao Huabin , Lai Xiuying , Wu Xiao , Huang Yaolong 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn this paper, drained consolidation tests of saturated remolded cohesive soil were carried out at different loading rates, and the samples at different loading stages were measured by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) testing. Through qualitative analysis of the relationship between the transverse relaxation time T2, peak area and porosity, the deformation micro-response of the saturated remolded cohesive soil was studied. The results showed that the transverse relaxation time T2 of the saturated remolded cohesive soil samples during the initial stage consisted of two spectral peaks, representing pores with large and small pore diameters, respectively. As loading progressed, the pore diameters in each sample group gradually shifted to smaller sizes, and the final form of the T2 spectrum was unimodal, in which the pores became denser and more uniform. In the initial stage of loading, the T2 spectrum of the soil sample with faster loading showed no obvious change trend due to the influence of drainage lag. After a sufficiently long dead load time, the final shape of the T2 spectrum was very similar regardless of loading rate, indicating that the loading rate only affected the intermediate state of the soil sample, and the final state was determined by the initial state of the sample. At the same time, after a certain dead load time, the changes in pore diameter were no longer obvious, indicating that the flowing fluid in the pore was drained and that drainage consolidation was complete. According to the positive correlation between the loading rate and maximum pore pressure, a boundary rate was obtained. We could reasonably infer that if the controlled loading rate was less than this value, drainage consolidation was complete in the main consolidation stage.
GeoBioMed perspectives on kidney stone recurrence from the reactive surface area of SWL-derived particles
Authors: Todorov Lauren G. , Sivaguru Mayandi , Krambeck Amy E. , Lee Matthew S. , Lieske John C. , Fouke Bruce W. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractShock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is an effective and commonly applied clinical treatment for human kidney stones. Yet the success of SWL is counterbalanced by the risk of retained fragments causing recurrent stone formation, which may require retreatment. This study has applied GeoBioMed experimental and analytical approaches to determine the size frequency distribution, fracture patterns, and reactive surface area of SWL-derived particles within the context of their original crystal growth structure (crystalline architecture) as revealed by confocal autofluorescence (CAF) and super-resolution autofluorescence (SRAF) microscopy. Multiple calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones were removed from a Mayo Clinic patient using standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and shock pulse lithotripsy (SPL). This produced approximately 4–12 mm-diameter PCNL-derived fragments that were experimentally treated ex vivo with SWL to form hundreds of smaller particles. Fractures propagated through the crystalline architecture of PCNL-derived fragments in a variety of geometric orientations to form rectangular, pointed, concentrically spalled, and irregular SWL-derived particles. Size frequency distributions ranged from fine silt (4–8 μm) to very fine pebbles (2–4 mm), according to the Wentworth grain size scale, with a mean size of fine sand (125–250 μm). Importantly, these SWL-derived particles are smaller than the 3–4 mm-diameter detection limit of clinical computed tomography (CT) techniques and can be retained on internal kidney membrane surfaces. This creates clinically undetectable crystallization seed points with extremely high reactive surface areas, which dramatically enhance the multiple events of crystallization and dissolution (diagenetic phase transitions) that may lead to the high rates of CaOx kidney stone recurrence after SWL treatment.
Characteristics of intermediate age-related macular degeneration with hyperreflective foci
Authors: Kikushima Wataru , Sakurada Yoichi , Sugiyama Atsushi , Yoneyama Seigo , Matsubara Mio , Fukuda Yoshiko , Shijo Taiyo , Kotoda Yumi , Fragiotta Serena , Kashiwagi Kenji 
Published: November 2022

AbstractHyperreflective foci (HRF) are the findings observed in optical coherence tomography (OCT) in several retinal diseases and are believed to be associated with the increased risk of atrophy in eyes with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this study, we investigated the clinical and genetic characteristics of intermediate AMD with HRF. We reviewed the medical charts for 155 patients with intermediate AMD, in whom macular neovascularization (MNV) was observed in the contralateral eye. The presence or absence of an HRF was evaluated using a spectral-domain OCT volume scan spanning the macular region. Patients were followed longitudinally for at least 12 months, and the maximum follow-up period was 60 months. Genotyping of ARMS2 A69S and CFH I62V was performed in all participants. Of the 155 patients (mean age: 77.8 ± 7.6 years, male/female: 103/52), HRF was observed in 53 eyes (34.2%) and was significantly associated with type-3 MNV (p = 1.0 × 10−5) in the contralateral eye, pseudodrusen (p = 5.0 × 10−4), thinner subfoveal choroidal thickness (p = 0.013), and risk of ARMS2 A69S (p = 0.023). During follow-up (40.8 ± 17.5), 38 eyes (24.5%) developed advanced AMD. The mean time to the onset of advanced AMD was 29.8 ± 12.9 months in eyes with intermediate AMD. HRF was associated with MNV (p = 1.0 × 10−3), but not with atrophy.
Deciphering human influence on annual maximum flood extent at the global level
Authors: Mazzoleni Maurizio , Dottori Francesco , Cloke Hannah L. , Di Baldassarre Giuliano 
Published: November 2022

AbstractHuman actions are increasingly altering most river basins worldwide, resulting in changes in hydrological processes and extreme events. Yet, global patterns of changes between seasonal surface water and urbanization remain largely unknown. Here we perform a worldwide analysis of 106 large river basins and uncover global trends of annual maximum flood extent and artificial impervious area, as proxy of urbanization, over the past three decades. We explore their relationships with hydroclimatic variability, expressed as rainfall and snowmelt, and find that hydroclimatic variability alone cannot explain changes in annual maximum flood extent in 75% of the analyzed major river basins worldwide. Considering rainfall and urban area together can explain changes in the annual maximum flood extent in 57% of the basins. Our study emphasizes the importance of understanding the global impacts of human presence on changes in seasonal water dynamics.
Retracted: Graph‐based content matching for web of things through heuristic boost algorithm
Authors: Kalifullah Abdul Hameed , Raj Kondamudi Bhavana , Ahamed Junath Naseer , Yemineni Rakesh , Kaliyaperumal Karthikeyan , Degadwala Sheshang 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe above article from IET Communications, published online on 31 October 2022 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the Interim Editor‐in‐Chief, Jian Ren, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET) and John Wiley and Sons Ltd. This article was published as part of a Guest Edited special issue. Following an investigation, the IET and the journal have determined that the article was not reviewed in line with the journal's peer review standards and there is evidence that the peer review process of the special issue underwent systematic manipulation. Accordingly, we cannot vouch for the integrity or reliability of the content. As such we have taken the decision to retract the article. The authors have been informed of the decision to retract.
Swing‐up and fixed‐time stabilization control of underactuated cart‐double pendulum system
Authors: Fan Lu , Zhang Ancai , Pan Guangyuan , Du Yingxue , Qiu Jianlong 
Published: November 2022

AbstractA cart‐double pendulum system is an underactuated mechanical system that has three degrees of freedom (DOF) and has two actuators. This paper discusses the stabilizing control problem for this non‐linear mechanical system. First, an input relationship is constructed to transform the 3‐DOF cart‐double pendulum system into a 2‐DOF reduced‐order system in a fixed time. Second, a swing‐up controller is designed for the reduced‐order system to make the system infinitely approach upright equilibrium point. After that, the swing‐up controller switches to a fixed‐time balance stabilization controller, which stabilizes the cart‐double pendulum at the upright equilibrium point in a fixed time. Finally, numerical examples verify the effectiveness of this presented control strategy.
Preparation and thermal‐mechanical property evaluation of cellulose insulation paper with differing nano‐SiC contents
Authors: Zhang Yiyi , Xu Chuqi , Wei Wenchang , Deng Yuke , Nie Shuangxi , Zha Junwei 
Published: November 2022

AbstractCellulose insulation paper is the main component of oil‐paper insulation systems in oil‐immersed transformers. However, the poor thermal conductivity and thermal stability of the cellulose can lead to thermal ageing. It is critical to address this issue by improving the performance of cellulose, nano‐SiC‐modified cellulose models were established by molecular simulation, while nano‐SiC composite papersheets were prepared based on the simulation results, and the effects of different contents of nano‐SiC on the papersheets were investigated. Macroscopically, doping nano‐SiC particles can enhance the thermal stability of cellulose; compared with the unmodified papersheet, the thermal conductivity and tensile strength of the modified papersheets are increased by 44.3% and 42.8%, respectively. The degree of polymerisation of the modified papersheet decreased more slowly than that of the unmodified papersheet under accelerated thermal ageing, showing that the modified papersheet has better anti‐ageing properties. Microscopically, with the addition of nano‐SiC, the simulations showed that the mean square displacement of the cellulose decreases dramatically and the distribution of the free volume becomes difficult to disperse, which corresponds to the decrease in porosity in the experiments. As a result, this research provides a way for improving the thermal‐mechanical properties of cellulose that has practical application significance.
Electric‐bus charging stations multi‐objective optimization planning on coupled power and traffic networks
Authors: Zhang Kai , Chen Yaohui , Cui Chenqu , Wu Peng , Miao Lixin , Chen Bokui 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe electrification of public transportation is one significant step towards the sustainability of modern society. Both power networks and traffic networks are influenced by the optimal allocation of electric‐bus (e‐bus) charging stations. In this paper, the optimal operation cost of e‐bus charging stations is first designed based on the charging price and congestion toll. Charging price and congestion toll are used to guide charging behavior to reduce total traveling and waiting time. Second, the e‐bus charging station allocation method is proposed. The planning costs are optimized to locate e‐bus charging stations on coupled power and traffic networks. Third, a non‐dominated sorting genetic algorithm‐II (NSGA‐II) is adopted to solve the multi‐objective optimization problem, which maximizes the captured traffic flow and minimizes infrastructure investment at the same time. The effectiveness of NSGA‐II is proved compared with the enumeration method. Finally, based on a 33‐node power distribution network and a 77‐node traffic network, simulation results demonstrate the feasibility of the e‐bus charging station allocation method.
Precision agriculture intelligent connection network based on visual navigation
Authors: Chen Sudan , Zhang Mingkun , Li Xiuzhen , Li Xueqiang , Liu Wanying , Ji Baofeng 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn the process of contemporary agricultural production, the application of intelligent connection and automatic navigation technology of modern agricultural machinery is increasingly common. The application of visual navigation technology in the field of intelligent connection of agricultural machines can provide accurate and reliable positioning signals for agricultural machines so as to carry out intelligent and automatic agricultural machinery operations. In order to realise precision agricultural operation and intelligent navigation, a network of combining decision‐making by using visual navigation recognition and image processing is proposed. The system design mainly includes two parts: visual navigation system and control network. Agricultural machinery uses monocular vision image acquisition to collect farmland image. The computer analyzes the image, extracts the navigation centreline, obtains the navigation path information, and completes the identification and positioning of the navigation path. The simulation process verifies that the designed image navigation precision agricultural intelligent connection network can provide efficient, precise, and intelligent control of agricultural machinery.
Suizidalität
Authors: Lewitzka Ute , Knappe Susanne 
Published: November 2022

Was ist neu?
Ursachen Die Entwicklung eines standardisierten (der jeweiligen Abteilung angepassten) Vorgehens ist für die Risikobeurteilung vorteilhaft. Hierzu gehören beispielsweise die Erfassung von Risiko- und Schutzfaktoren als Basis für die Ableitung konkreter Handlungsempfehlungen.
Suizidprävention Im Hinblick auf Präventionsmaßnahmen konnte insbesondere für die Methodenrestriktion als Public-Health-Ansatz sowie die Verbesserung der Behandlung psychischer Erkrankungen (v. a. der Depression) als gesundheitspolitischer Ansatz eine profunde Evidenz gezeigt werden. Die Etablierung regelmäßiger Schulungen/Weiterbildungen in den helfenden Berufen (schichtenübergreifend) ist essenziell zur differenzierten Einschätzung des Suizidrisikos notwendig.
Suizidalität in Klinik und Praxis Die systematische und wiederholte Erfassung von Risikofaktoren (gemäß psychometrisch validierter Skalen) sagt im Einzelfall nichts über das tatsächliche Suizidrisiko eines Individuums aus. Der Wert eines standardisierten Prozesses liegt also nicht in der Vorhersagemöglichkeit eines einzelnen Suizids, sondern in der Einschätzung verschiedener Faktoren, die die Grundlage bilden, Suizidalität zu erkennen und damit gezielte besser zugeschnittene Interventionen zu ermöglichen. Unabhängig von der eigenen Haltung des Arztes/Therapeuten ist das Wissen über die Einschätzung von Suizidalität (inkl. Risiko- und Schutzfaktoren) sowie die daraus resultierenden Konsequenzen die Grundlage für den Umgang mit suizidalen Patienten.
Merkmale eines Gesprächs zur Einschätzung des Suizidrisikos Krisenhafte Zustände mit akuter Suizidalität sind in den meisten Fällen von vorübergehender (und eher kürzerer) Dauer. Schaffen wir es, den Menschen durch diese Zeit zu begleiten, ist mit zunehmendem Zeitabstand oft eine Neubewertung und (erneute) Lebensorientierung möglich.
Psychotherapeutische/pharmakologische Möglichkeiten Zur Behandlung der unterschiedlichen Facetten von Suizidalität steht eine Anzahl von allgemeinen, z. B. pflegerischen sowie speziellen Maßnahmen (psychotherapeutische Begleitung, medikamentöse Therapie, Soziotherapie) in verschiedenen Settings zur Verfügung. Diese sollten auf die individuellen Bedürfnisse des Patienten abgestimmt sein.
Endokrine Disruptoren
Authors: Kürzinger Lydia , Fassnacht Martin , Dischinger Ulrich 
Published: November 2022

Was ist neu?
Definition Eine einheitliche Definition endokriner Disruptoren gibt es noch nicht. Inzwischen wurden jedoch Schlüsselcharakteristika definiert, welche die Einordnung einer Substanz als endokrinen Disruptor vereinfachen sollen.
Bisherige Forschungsschwerpunkte Der Einfluss endokriner Disruptoren auf den menschlichen Organismus wurde bisher wenig untersucht. Die Schwerpunkte der bisherigen Forschung liegen auf Stoffwechsel-Erkrankungen und Reproduktionsmedizin.
Aktuelle Forschungsbemühungen und Ausblick Die bisherigen Erkenntnisse zu endokrinen Disruptoren beruhen auf epidemiologischen Beobachtungen und Expositionsstudien in Zellkultur und Tierexperimenten. Auch Ökologie und Ökonomie werden durch endokrine Disruptoren beeinflusst. Daher sind globale Bemühungen notwendig, um irreversible Schäden aufzuhalten.
Endovascular Repair of an Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Combined with a Congenital Pelvic Kidney: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Papadoulas Spyros , Kouri Natasa , Tsimpoukis Andreas , Zampakis Petros , Papasotiriou Marios , Moulakakis Konstantinos G. , Kakkos Stavros K. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe coexistence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a congenital pelvic kidney is extremely rare. We present a 66-year-old male with an inflammatory aneurysm and an aberrant origin of the superior mesenteric artery. The inflammatory infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with a congenital left pelvic kidney was successfully treated with endovascular repair. Coverage of one out of the two renal ectopic arteries was performed, without clinical evidence of renal function impairment.