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English Students Association (ESA) for Developing The English Skills of English Education Department Students in STAIN KUDUS
Authors: Suciati Suciati 
Published: February 2022

<span>This study aims </span><span>to identify the role of </span><span>English Students Association (ESA) in developing English Skills of English Education Department (EED) students, identify the factors influencing the students to develop their English Skills in ESA and find the solution for the problems. <span>This descriptive qualitative study was conducted </span><span>in STAIN Kudus, especially focus on ESA programs or activities. The participants of this research were the students of EED STAIN Kudus who join ESA. The data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation analysis. </span>There were three results. First, t</span><span>he role of </span><span>ESA in developing English skills of EED students is important and very big, especially for improving their speaking skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Second, there are internal and external factors influencing the EED students to develop their English Skills in ESA. The internal factors are students’ self motivation and character.<span> </span>And the external factors are environment (class or other friends’ condition/influence), syllabus/lesson plan, materials/programs, teaching technique/strategy, level of regulation, and several agenda/programs in the same time. And third, solutions for the problems are the existence of clear organization structure and regulation, well-organized materials/class, interesting and fun programs, students and lecturers’ support and appreciation.</span>
The Implementation of Role Play to Improve EFL Speaking Skill of The Second Semester Students of IAIN KUDUS
Authors: Nikmah Alfu 
Published: February 2022

<p>Abstract: Speaking is one of the important language skills. Speaking relates to daily life as communication tool. It indicates students mastering English. Unfortunately the fact has shown that the students faced many problems to improve their speaking skill because they were accustomed to use their native language in their daily life than using English. The above facts make the lecturer apply some techniques that can motivate students to speak and engage students in encouraging their speaking. One of the techniques that encourage students to speak is role play. Role play is the choice implemented by the researcher in improving the speaking skill of the first year students at IAIN Kudus since using role play, the students can express their idea, opinion, and feeling well in their performance without being worried to make mistake. Based on the result of the study, it can be concluded that the result of this research was satisfying. This research claims that it was successful in the effort in improving students’ English speaking skill through Role-Play. Role-Play activity could increase the students’ motivation in joining the teaching and learning. Their motivation was reflected in their efforts in preparing the Role-Play.</p>
High Median Nerve Entrapment by Fracture Callus in Surgically Treated Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fracture
Authors: Yano Koichi , Ishiko Megumi , Iida Ken , Sasaki Kosuke , Kojima Takahito , Kaneshiro Yasunori , Sakanaka Hideki 
Published: February 2022

Case:
We describe a patient with incomplete high median nerve palsy after surgical treatment of pediatric supracondylar humeral fracture (SCHF). Preoperative images after 11 months after the surgical treatment of the SCHF showed rotational deformity and an isolated median nerve entrapped between the proximal humerus anteriorly and callus posteriorly in the bony tunnel of the distal humerus. Two years after neurolysis, he showed clinical recovery. Four cases similar to our case were reported previously.

Conclusion:
Common pediatric fractures may cause unusual neuropathy. Rotational deformity of fracture might be an important factor for isolated median nerve entrapment after SCHF.
Freeform 3D Printing of Soft Hydrogel Electronics
Authors: Hui Yue , Qian Qilin , Yao Yuan , Chen Hehao , Qiao Zheng , Yu Yetian , Zhou Nanjia 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Soft electronics have attracted enormous attentions in the growing field of bioelectronic integration. Among the various material choices, hydrogels are of particular interest due to their intrinsic similarities with biological tissues. However, challenges still remain for the fabrication of hydrogel electronics, especially those featuring 3D form-factors to conform with the complex biological environment. Here we develop a set of materials which allows for the first time, fully 3D printing of soft electronics featuring soft circuits with arbitrary form factors embedded within soft hydrogel matrix. We design an embedded 3D printing (EM3DP) technology with a curable, ultra-soft (< 5 kPa) and stretchable (λ ~ 18) hydrogel matrix by employing packed hydrogel microparticles possessing a secondary crosslinking capability, and a highly conductive (~1.4×103 S/cm) Ag–hydrogel composite with a segregated conductive network structure. We fabricate various hydrogel-based passive electronics and demonstrate their functionalities. Furthermore, discrete surface-mount components can be readily picked-and-placed at any pre-determined position within the hydrogel matrix and connected with printed passive structures through a highly automated process, thereby greatly expanding the soft electronic functionalities. This work demonstrates the versatility of EM3DP for the future manufacturing of hydrogel-based 3D electronics.
Utilization of Agricultural Waste Biomass And Recycling Towards Circular Bioeconomy
Authors: Sarangi Prakash Kumar , Subudhi Sanjukta , Bhatia Latika , Saha Koel , Mudgil Divya , Shadangi Krushna Prasad , Srivas Rajesh K. , Pattnaik Bhabjit , Arya Raj Kumar 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
The over dependency on conventional fossil energy resources is the consequence of high energy demand and excessive consumption of petroleum fuel, which turns out to be a major concern of 21st century. The burning of fossil fuel is an origin of greenhouse gas emission resulting in the utmost threat to environment subsequently which leads to global climate changes. As far as sustainability is concerned, fuels derived from organic or plant wastes overcome this downside and also are an established solution of the traditional oil resources depletion. In this context, exploration of agricultural residue appears to be a suitable alternate of non-renewable resources to support the environmental feasibility and meet the high energy crisis. Use of agricultural waste rather lignocellulosic biomass as a feedstock for biorefinery approach emerges to be an eco-friendly process for the production of biofuel and value-added chemicals intensifying the energy security. Therefore, a prospective choice of this renewable biomass for the synthesis of green fuel such as biobutanol, bioethanol keeps away food versus fuel dilemma and also comes up with favorable outcome in terms of cost effectiveness. Exploiting different agricultural biomass and exploring various biomass conversion techniques, biorefinery generates bioenergy in a strategic way which eventually fit in circular bioeconomy. The view of bioeconomy highlights the fruitful use of agricultural waste biomass in biorefinery acquiring such a system so that the by-products can be further utilized with low or no waste generation to maintain the sustainability and circularity of economy which are critically described.
Research on Driving Waveform and Residual Oscillation in Piezo Inkjet
Authors: Qiu-min WU , Xin-yu CUI , Lei XU , Xin SU 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Piezoelectric driving system is an important part in inkjet printing equipment. The driving waveform, the structure of print head, and etc., directly affect the ejection characteristics and the printing accuracy of droplets. In this paper, the driving waveform was taken as the research object, then established a finite element analysis model for driving droplet ejection, the influence of each time component (voltage rise time trise, voltage falling time tfall and voltage dwell time tdwell ) of trapezoidal wave on the displacement of the driver and the pressure at the nozzle orifice was studied and optimized. According to the two-phase flow model of the nozzle developed, the relationship between driving parameters (voltage amplitude, voltage dwell time tdwell, and operating frequency) and jetting characteristics (droplet velocity and volume) was obtained. Finally, a bipolar driving waveform was designed to suppress the residual oscillation. The results show that the damping waveform can effectively suppress the residual vibration of the pressure wave and greatly improve the working frequency and printing accuracy of the inkjet printing head.
Nasopharyngeal Microbiota Profiling of Pregnant Women With Sars-Cov-2 Infection
Authors: Crovetto Francesca , Selma-Royo Marta , Crispi Fàtima , Carbonetto Belén , Pascal Rosalia , Larroya Marta , Casas Irene , Tortajada Marta , Escudero Nuria , Muñoz-Almagro Carmen , Gomez-Roig Maria Dolores , González-Torres Pedro , Collado M Carmen , Gratacos Eduard 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Background: We aimed to characterize the role of the nasopharyngeal microbiota in pregnant women with and without SARS-CoV-2 infection.Methods: Pregnant women were enrolled from a multicenter prospective population-based cohort (March-June 2020 in Barcelona, Spain) in which the status of SARS-CoV-2 infection was determined by nasopharyngeal RT–PCR and antibodies in peripheral blood. DNA was extracted from nasopharyngeal swab samples, and the V3-V4 region of the 16S rRNA of bacteria was amplified using region-specific primers. The differential abundance of taxa was tested, and alpha/beta diversity was evaluated.Results: Among 76 women, 38 were classified as positive and 38 as negative for SARS-CoV-2 infection. All positive women were diagnosed by antibodies, and 14 (37%) also had a positive RT–PCR. SARS-CoV-2 infection altered the overall composition of the nasopharyngeal microbiota (p=0.001), with a higher relative abundance of the Tenericutes and Bacteroidetes phyla and a higher abundance of the Prevotellaceae family. Infected women presented a different pattern of microbiota profiling due to beta diversity and higher richness (observed ASV<0.001) and evenness (Shannon index<0.001) at alpha diversity. These changes persisted after acute infection, as revealed by negative RT–PCR but positive antibodies, suggesting a long-lasting effect of SARS-CoV-2 in the nasopharyngeal microbiota. No significant differences were reported in mild vs. severe cases, suggesting a role of the SARS-CoV-2 infection itself but not on its severity.Conclusion: This is the first study on nasopharyngeal microbiota during pregnancy. SARS-CoV-2 infection altered the overall structure and diversity of the nasopharyngeal microbiota profile, and this effect seems to persist after the acute moment of the infection.
An experimental and field investigation study on geotechnical characterisation and stability assessment of Surbhi Resort landslide at Mussoorie, India
Authors: Venkateswarlu B , Singh Mahendra 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Landslides occur frequently in the Himalayan region, especially during the monsoon season. Stability assessment of any landslide site provides a good understanding of the shear-strength response of the in-situ geomaterials and causative factors. Often the sliding geomaterial is a complex mixture of soil and rock pieces in the form of debris underlain by jointed rock strata (bedrock). Testing of these materials in the undisturbed state is generally not feasible, and hence, the shear-strength parameters are derived through simple field investigation, index testing and classification. In the present study, a methodical procedure involving field investigations and laboratory studies was adopted to carry out stability assessment of a landslide site in the Lesser Himalayan region. The field investigations included a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) study, mapping of joints in the rock mass and collection of debris and rock samples. Apart from it, laboratory studies included an X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis of the sand-fines matrix, index testing of soil samples, direct shear tests on debris samples and point-load strength-index testing on rock chunks. Laboratory tests were performed using conventional triaxial and a state-of-the art large-sized direct shear experiments. For large-sized direct shear testing, the gravel fraction was varied to quantify the effect of gravel content on the internal friction angle (ϕ). The parameter, cohesion of the debris was derived through back-analysis method. The rock mass rating (RMR), tunnelling quality index (the Q-system) and the geological strength index (GSI) were used to characterise the rock mass whereas, the shear strength parameters of the rock mass were derived through two non-linear strength criteria. Initial estimates of the shear-strength parameters of debris and the rock mass were employed to obtain the factor of safety (FOS) of the slope, which was found to have been underestimated. Back-analysis was then used to adjust the shear-strength parameter for cohesion. These adjusted parameters were then used to assess the stability of the slope and to suggest remedial measures.
Perioperative characteristics, histologic diagnosis, complications, and outcomes of dogs undergoing percutaneous drainage, sclerotherapy or surgical management of intrarenal cystic lesions: 18 dogs (2004-2021)
Authors: Mullins Ronan A. , Vagias Michail , Chanoit Guillaume , Bubenik-Angapen Loretta J. , Gibson Erin A. , de Rooster Hilde , Singh Ameet , Scharf Valery F. , Grimes Janet A. , Wallace Mandy L. , Kummeling Anne , Flanders James A. , Evangelou Georgios 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
BackgroundCanine intrarenal cystic lesions (ICLs) are infrequently reported in the veterinary literature. Several treatment options have been described including cyst fenestration (partial nephrectomy/deroofing) +/- omentalization, sclerotherapy using alcohol as a sclerosing agent, percutaneous cyst drainage (PCD), and ureteronephrectomy. Information regarding presenting clinical signs, physical examination findings, histologic diagnosis and outcomes of dogs with ICLs treated by different methods is limited. Medical records of 11 institutions were retrospectively reviewed to identify dogs that underwent PCD, sclerotherapy, surgical deroofing +/- omentalization, or ureteronephrectomy for management of ICLs from 2004-2021. Six weeks postoperative/post-procedural follow-up was required. Cases suspected to represent malignancy on preoperative imaging were excluded. The study objective was to provide information regarding perioperative characteristics, complications, and outcomes of dogs undergoing treatment of ICLs.RESULTSEighteen dogs were included, with 24 ICLs treated. Ten had bilateral. There were 15 males and 3 females, with crossbreeds predominating. PCD, sclerotherapy, deroofing and ureteronephrectomy were performed in 5 (5 ICLs treated), 7 (11 ICLs), 6 (6), and 7 (7) dogs, respectively, with 5 dogs undergoing >1 treatment. Seven dogs experienced 8 complications, with requirement for additional intervention commonest. PCD, sclerotherapy and deroofing resulted in ICL resolution in 0/5, 3/11 and 3/6 treated ICLs, respectively. Histopathology identified renal cysts (RCs) in 7/13 dogs with histopathology available and neoplasia in 6/13 (4 malignant, 2 benign). Of 5 dogs diagnosed histopathologically with neoplasia, cytology of cystic fluid failed to identify neoplastic cells. Among 7 dogs with histologically confirmed RCs, 4 had concurrent ICLs in ipsilateral/contralateral kidney, compared with 2/6 dogs with histologically confirmed neoplasia.CONCLUSIONSBenign and neoplastic ICLs were approximately equally common and cystic fluid cytology failed to differentiate the 2. Among renal-sparing treatments, deroofing most commonly resulted in ICL resolution. Presence of concurrent ICLs in ipsilateral/contralateral kidney does not appear reliable in differentiating benign from malignant ICLs.
The Absence of 4' Methyl on the D-ring of Strigolactone does not Prevent Inhibits of Tillering in Rice Through Activation of the Strigolactone Signaling Pathway
Authors: Liu Yuexin , Rong Chenyu , Wang Shi , Wu Lei , Ding Yanfeng , Ding Chengqiang 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Strigolactones (SLs) are a new class of carotenoid-derived phytohormones that are essential for developmental processes that shape plant architecture. One consistent feature of natural and synthetic compounds with SL-like activity is the presence of an enol-ether-connected methyl butenolide moiety (D-ring). Here, we synthesized a suite of special chemicals without methyl in the butenolide moiety that exhibited the same biological activity as SLs in rice (Oryza sativa), including shoot branching suppression. D10 and D14 are crucial genes involved in SL synthesis and signaling pathways, respectively. We found that 15 of the 29 newly-synthesized chemicals possessed SL-like activity against the rice d10 mutant and were invalid for the d14 mutant. We also discovered that the SL receptor D14 could physically interact with d53 in the presence of these chemicals, indicating that their molecular structures matched the ligand perception site pocket of D14. Moreover, examining the transcript levels of SL downstream response genes after treatment with each compound revealed how they operated in the SL pathway and guided other potential signaling pathways. In combination with these compounds’ structures, our results suggest that SL signaling does not require a methyl substituent in the D-ring. Our combined genetic and biochemical data reveal the structure-activity relationships of SLs and their potential for shaping plant architecture.
Autism, Queer Identity, And Applied Behavior Analysis: A Case Study In Multiple Minority Identity Development
Authors: Womack Rachel , Pope Natalie D. , Gibbs Chelsea 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Despite an increased interest in identity development and expression at the intersection of queerness and disability, most existing literature fails to address the role of outside factors in influencing the process of navigating multiple identities. Participation in applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, a commonly used intervention for autistic individuals, is one such potential factor. This qualitative case study investigated the experience of identity expression and development in an autistic, queer-identified individual who received ABA therapy as a child. Analysis revealed four themes concerning the experience of identity development and expression in this autistic, queer individual: naming, masking, connecting, and developing. These themes are described in detail. Additionally, the Multidimensional Identity Model (MIM) was applied to the findings to help provide a theoretical framework for understanding the intersection of the participant’s multiple identities throughout her life. Findings suggest that, over time, the participant spent time in each of the four options for identity expression outlined by the MIM. Additionally, relevant contextual factors in the participant’s experience were found to include participating in ABA therapy, receiving a formal autism diagnosis, and finding community and connecting with like-minded others.
Global Burden And Trends of Lung Cancer Incidence And Mortality
Authors: Li Chao , Lei Shaoyuan , Ding Li , Xu Yan , Wu Xiaonan , Wang Hui , Zhang Zijin , Gao Ting , Zhang Yongqiang , Li Lin 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Objective: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths around the world for many years. The aim of this study is to investigate the global patterns and trends of lung cancer, and expects to promote health education and sustainable cancer prevention measures.Methods: Lung cancer incidence and mortality were derived from GLOBOCAN 2020 database. Continued data from Cancer Incidence in Five Continents Time Trends was used to analyze the temporal trends from 2000 to 2012 by using Joinpoint regression, and annual average percent changes were calculated. The association between Human Development Index and lung cancer incidence and mortality were assessed by linear regression.Results: An estimated 2.2 million new lung cancer cases and almost 1.8 million lung cancer deaths occurred in 2020. The age-standardized incidence ranged from 36.8 per 100 000 in Demark from 5.9 per 100 000 in Mexico. The age-standardized mortality rates varied from 32.8 in Poland to 4.9 in Mexico. Both the age-standardized incidence and mortality rates were about 2 times higher in men than in women. The ASIR of lung cancer were downward trend in United States of America (USA) between 2000 and 2012, which was more prominent in males. The age-specific incidence rates of male and female lung cancer in the age group of 50-59 years were upward trend in China. Conclusions: The burden of lung cancer is still not optimistic, especially in developing countries like China. Taking into consideration the effectiveness of tobacco control and screening in developed countries, such as USA, we need to further strengthen health education, accelerate the establishment of tobacco control policies and regulations, and improve the early cancer screening awareness to curb the future lung cancer burden.
A record from an active asteroid preserved in a carbonaceous chondrite
Authors: Yang Xin , Hanna Romy , Davis Andrew , Neander April , Heck Philipp 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Multiple particle ejection and redeposition events on the surface of asteroid 101955 Bennu were observed frequently by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission and advanced our understanding of active asteroids. This finding motivated us to search for relicts of such activity in a Bennu analog – the carbonaceous chondrite Aguas Zarcas (AZ). Here we discovered compact fragments that were strongly shocked, redistributed on the parent body, and deposited into an unshocked lithology. While breccias in meteorites are common, this type of lithology has been rarely observed. However, it is consistent with the observed particle redeposition process on Bennu. In addition, we observed a match in the size distribution of the compact fragments with that of the Bennu ejecta, indicating that the same process operated on the AZ parent body. Our findings suggest that such mixing may have been unnoticed in most meteorites and that asteroid activity may be common but overlooked.