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Bacteria Mediated Uranium Species Transformation and Immobilization Mechanism in a Phosphate-rich System
Authors: Cun Jinzhi , tan wenfa , Peng Lei , Pang Chao 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Uranium tailings without reliable anti-seepage treatment in the early years of mining and metallurgy has become a potential source of pollution. This work sought to explore the transformation and mechanism of uranium species in a bacteria and phosphate coexist system. The results showed that addition of phosphate enhanced uranium removal rate greatly in solution with the highest removal rate of 99.84%. Likewise, BCR finding displayed that residual phase in sediment samples of phytic acid group and nano-hydroxyapatite group was much higher than that of control group. XRD/SEM-EDS analyses revealed that the fugitive positions of phosphorus and uranium elements remain essentially the same on the sediment surface in the groundwater-sediment system, the appearance of more pronounced phosphorus and uranium signal peaks confirmed more U-P precipitates. Combined with XPS and BCR results, very interesting, phosphate could be complexed with hexavalent uranium to form a stable precipitate. This, to some extent, do not seem to support the view that tetravalent uranium is only stable state under reducing conditions. From this point of view, it demonstrates that bacteria can effectively mediated U-P precipitates. This also provides theoretical evidence that it succeeds efficiently in realizing the transformation of uranium from a transferable phase to a stable phase, which has a potential application value to groundwater in uranium mining areas.
Optimization of the machining of metallic additive manufacturing supports, first methodological approach
Authors: BENOIST Vincent , BAILI Maher , ARNAUD Lionel 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Metal additive manufacturing is an active field of innova- tion, but for Selective Laser Melting (SLM), supports removal is a major constraint. For this technology, supports are strongly welded to the part, to tightly maintain the part and avoid distortion and also to evacuate the thermal load. Supports are usually optimized for their manual removal but machining is often applied and need to be more often used in order to improve post-processing produc- tivity. This paper proposes a full methodological approach to optimize the selection of the cutting parameters, cutting tools and the type of supports itself. The aim is to help the additive manufacturer to find among the numerous wide supports designs, the ones that would reduce the cost of machining, in terms of machining time and cutting tools degradation. This approach can also be used for the optimization of the design of lattice structures for their structures. Our results show that among the 11 designs tested, the honey- comb and squared pattern grid supports are the most efficiently machined, using the 8 teeth tangential milling among the 3 tools tested, with a good post machined surface roughness and tool’s health. The method takes into account low magnification optical analysis and an accelerometer sensor, easy to use even for SME. This paper also proposes and analyzes with this method a new kind of porous support.
Simulated distributions of pumice rafts in Japan following eruptions at volcanic islands and submarine volcanoes
Authors: Nishikawa Haruka , Kuwatani Tatsu , Tada Noriko , Watanabe Hiromi Kayama 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Huge pumice rafts produced by the 2021 Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba submarine eruption arrived at many Japanese ports and islands, damaging fisheries and hindering marine traffic and trade. To investigate when and how much pumice might intersect trade routes and arrive at islands after future eruptions, we conducted particle tracking simulations of eruptions at major volcanic islands and submarine volcanoes near Japan (submarine volcano NNE of Iriomotejima, Izu-Tobu Volcanoes, Miyakejima, Bayonnaise Rocks, Nishinoshima, Kaitoku Seamount, and Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba) based on the velocity field from the ocean reanalysis dataset. We approximately reproduced the distribution of pumice arrivals recorded after the 1986 Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba eruption, demonstrating the effectiveness of the simulations. We report likely pumice raft arrivals and drifting durations for the investigated eruptive scenarios, which may aid future risk assessments for pumice arrivals.
“If your mother does not teach you, the world will…”: A qualitative study of parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health issues in Border districts of eastern Uganda
Authors: Ndugga Patricia , Kwagala Betty , Wandera Stephen Ojiambo , Kisaakye Peter , Mbonye Martin K. , Ngabirano Fred 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background
Adolescents (10–19 years) in developing countries experience a host of sexual and reproductive (SRH) challenges, with detrimental SRH and socio-economic consequences. These include early sexual debut, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, unsafe abortions, teenage pregnancy, and early childbearing. Parent-adolescent communication about SRH has significant potential to reduce adolescents’ risky sexual behaviors. However, communication between parents and adolescents is limited. We assessed the facilitators and barriers to parent-adolescent communication about sexual and reproductive health in two border districts of Eastern Uganda.
Methods
A community-based cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted in the border districts of Busia and Tororo in Eastern Uganda. Data collection entailed 8 Focus Group Discussions comprising parents, adolescents (10–17 years) and 26 Key Informants. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated into English. Thematic analysis was conducted with the aid of NVIVO 12 software.
Results
Parent-adolescent communication about SRH was not common. Facilitators of parent-adolescent communication were: good parent-child relationship, role of the mother, education level, and exposure of the parent. Parents are, however, limited by sexual and reproductive health-related cultural norms, inadequate capacity for parents to address pertinent SRH issues, busy schedules, poor modeling by parents, and inability to meet children’s /household basic needs.
Conclusion
Parents’ ability to communicate with their children is hindered by cultural barriers and inadequate knowledge. There is a need to equip parents with adequate information and skills to ease communication. Additionally, parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health should be integrated into parenting interventions so as to improve SRH communication between parents and children.
The application of hollow trephine in femoral retrograde intramedullary nailing technique
Authors: Yao Xiang , Liu Hongyuan , Hu Minjie , Wang Chong , Liu Dejun , Hu Jianping , Tang Jilei 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the use of a specially designed hollow trephine to create the entry point through the femoral condyle during retrograde interlocking intramedullary nailing for femoral fracture.
Methods
From June 2019 to December 2021, we treated 11 patients (5 men, 6 women; mean age, 64 years; age range 40–77 years) with mid-distal femoral fractures by retrograde intramedullary femoral nailing using a self-designed hollow trephine for femoral condyle reaming and cancellous bone harvesting.
Results
The operation was successful in all patients. Over mean follow-up of 9.3 months (range, 6.0–12.0 months), all patients achieved bone union. There were no complications such as knee joint infection, heterotopic ossification, knee joint adhesion, and wedge effect.
Conclusion
The use of the hollow trephine during femoral retrograde intramedullary nailing helps avoid postoperative complications such as heterotopic ossification, knee joint adhesions, and wedge effect. It also facilitates bone graft harvesting.
Smoothness-based Consistency Learning for Macaque Pose Estimation
Authors: Xue Ping , Deng ShiXiong 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Macaques are a rare substitute and play an important role in study of human psychology and spiritual science. Accurate estimation of macaque pose information is key to these studies,macaque pose estimation remains to be hindered by the scarcity of labeled images. To address this problem, this work introduces a novel semi-supervised approach called smoothness-based spatio-temporal consistency learning (SSTCL) and a dual network structure (DNS) to leverage the amounts of unlabeled real images. Specifically, the SSTCL introduce the smoothness assumption to help the model generalize from the labeled training images to the unlabeled images, and the spatiotemporal consistency is designed to leverage both spatial and temporal consistencies to pick the most reliable pseudo labels. Moreover, a dual network structure (DNS) is proposed to empower the model the ability of self-correction, which can prevent the degeneration caused by the noisy pseudo labels in semi-supervised learning. In ablation experiments, the effectiveness of DNS for pseudolabel quality assurance is demonstrated. We evaluate the proposed method on the public OpenMonkeyPose dataset, the results show that the proposed method can achieve competitive performance while using less labeled images, and the final accuracy surpasses the strong baseline HRNet-w48 of 2.1 AP.
Advantage Applications for Using some Invasive Species in Sustainable Development in Egypt
Authors: Rashed Shimaa Abd El-Razek , Edarier Salama , Mostafa Reham Mohamed , Essawy Heba Sayed , Elghobashy Roufaida Mohamed 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background: The present study was concerned with the control (advantage concept) of five most problematic invasive species (Arctium lappa, Datura innoxia, Lantana camara, Prosopis juliflora and Retama raetam) in Egypt. The main objective is to manage and control these species by maximizing and researching their medicinal, agricultural and economic profits. Different approaches of interest were carried out through the probable use of A. lappa, D. innoxia and P. juliflora in medicine as anticancer agents.
Results: From the agriculture sustainability point of view, high extract concentration levels of L. camara was used with success to suppress and reduce the germination and growth of Phalaris minor (noxious weed in wheat fields) to be used as ecofriendly bioherbicides. Contrariwise, R. raetam was applied on specific low extract concentration to increase the productivity of some crop species such as Hordeum vulgare under water shortage strategies via stimulating the drought resistance.
Conclusion: It is possible to set up various factories for this purpose with the aim of transforming these plants from types harmful to the environment and humans into exporting types for many products that are used medically and agriculturally.
Effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with arterial chemoembolization on short- term clinical outcome of locally advanced gastric cancer
Authors: Yang Jianguo , Li Juncai , Deng Qican , Chen Zhenzhou , He Kuan , Chen Yajun , Fu Zhongxue 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background.The purpose of this study was to explore the short-term efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with arterial chemoembolization for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC).
Methods. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 203 patients with LAGC who received neoadjuvant therapy from June 2019 to December 2021. The patients were divided into neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with arterial chemoembolization group (Combined group, n=102) and neoadjuvant chemotherapy group (Conventional group, n=101). The adverse events of chemotherapy, postoperative complications and pathological complete response (pCR) rate were compared between the two groups. The potential factors of influencing pCR were evaluated by univariate analysis and multivariate analysis. The univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to evaluate the potential factors affecting pCR.
Results. 78.8% of patients were in clinical stage III before neoadjuvant therapy. 52.2% patients underwent surgery after receiving two cycles of neoadjuvant therapy. There were 21.2% patients with≥ grade 3 (CTCAE 4.0) adverse events of chemotherapy and 11.3% patients with Clavien-Dindo classification ≥ grade 3 postoperative complications. Compared with the conventional group, the combination group did not increase the adverse events of chemotherapy and postoperative complications. The pCR rate in the combined group was significantly higher than that in the conventional group (16.7% vs 4.95%, P=0.012). Multivariate analysis showed that arterial chemoembolization, pre-treatment neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and pre-treatment platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were independent factors affecting pCR.
Conclusion.Neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with arterial chemoembolization contributed to improving the pCR rate of LAGC patients. Arterial chemoembolization, pre-treatment NLR and pre-treatment PLR were also predictors of pCR.
Deep learning enhanced ultra-fast SPECT/CT bone scan: quantitative assessment and clinical performance
Authors: Qi Na , Pan Boyang , Meng Qingyuan , Yang Yihong , Chen Huiqian , Wang Weilun , Feng Tao , Liu Hui , Gong Nan-Jie , Zhao Jun 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background
To evaluate clinical performance of deep learning enhanced ultra-fast SPECT/CT bone scan.
Methods
One hundred and two patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. The probable malignant tumor sites continuously underwent a 20min SPECT/CT and a 3min SPECT scan. A deep learning model was applied to generate algorithm-enhanced images (3min-DL SPECT). Two reviewers evaluated general image quality, 99mTc-MDP distribution, artifacts, and diagnostic confidence independently. The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and inter-observer agreement were calculated. Linear regression was analyzed for lesion SUVmax between 3min-DL and 20min SPECT. Peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), image similarity (SSIM) were evaluated.
Results
The general image quality, 99mTc-MDP distribution, artefact, and diagnostic confidence of 3min-DL images were significantly superior to those of 20min images (P < 0.0001). The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 20min and 3min-DL SPECT/CT had no difference by both reviewers (0.903 vs 0.806, 0.873 vs 0.873, 0.882 vs 0.853; 0.867 vs 0.806, 0.944 vs 0.936, 0.912 vs 0.920, P > 0.05). The diagnosis results of 20min and 3min-DL images showed a high inter-observer agreement (Kappa = 0.822, 0.732). PSNR and SSIM of 3min-DL images were significantly higher than 3min images (51.44 vs 38.44, 0.863 vs 0.752, P < 0.05). A strong linear relationship was found between the SUVmax of 3min-DL and 20min images (r = 0.987; P < 0.0001).
Conclusion
An ultra-fast SPECT/CT with 1/7 scan time could be enhanced by deep learning method to have competitive image quality and equivalent diagnostic value to those of standard acquisition.
The opposite patterns of DNA methylation between female and male children from tic disorders by a case-control study
Authors: Ko Young Kyung , Chi Suhyuk , Nam Gyu-Hwi , Baek Kyung-Wan , Ahn Kung , Ahn Yongju , Kang June , Lee Moon-Soo , Gim Jeong-An 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Tic disorders can affect the quality of life in both childhood and adolescence. Many factors are involved in the etiology of tic disorders, and the genetic and epigenetic factors of tic disorders are considered complex and heterogeneous. In this study, the differentially methylated regions (DMRs) between normal controls (n = 24; aged 6–15; 7 females) and patients with tic disorders (n = 16; aged 6–15; 5 females) were analyzed. We performed an epigenome-wide association study (EWAS) of tic disorders in Korean children. The severity of the tics was measured using a self-report version of the YGTSS. The DNA methylation data consisted of 726,945 CpG sites, assessed using the Illumina Infinium MethylationEPIC (850k) BeadChip. The DNA methylation data of the 40 participants were retrieved, and DMRs between the four groups based on sex and tic disorder were identified. From 28 male and 16 female samples, 37 and 38 DMRs were identified, respectively. We analyzed the enriched terms and visualized the network, heatmap, and upset plot. In male, KEGG enrichment analysis revealed hypomethylated patterns in the ligand, receptor, and second signal transductors of the MAPK, Ras, Rap1, and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, and in female, the opposite patterns were revealed. Five mental disorder-related enriched terms were identified in the network analysis. Here, we provide insights into the epigenetic mechanisms of tic disorders. Abnormal DNA methylation patterns are associated with mental disorder-related symptoms.
Graft rejection episodes after keratoplasty in Asian eyes
Authors: Wajima Haguku , Hayashi Takahiko , Kobayashi Akira , Nishino Tsubasa , Mori Natsuko , Yokogawa Hideaki , Yamagami Satoru , Sugiyama Kazuhisa 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and risk factors for graft rejection after keratoplasty in Asian patients. We enrolled 730 cases (566 patients) of penetrating keratoplasty (PK, N = 198), Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, N = 277), non-Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (nDSAEK, N = 138), and Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, N = 117). The incidence, clinical characteristics, and possible risk factors of graft rejection were analyzed. Overall, graft rejection occurred in 65 cases (56 patients, 8.9%). The incidence of rejection was highest with PK (3.45/100 person-years), followed by DSAEK (2.34), nDSAEK (1.55), and DMEK (0.24). Cox regression analysis showed that keratoplaty type, younger age, indications (such as failed keratoplasty and infection), and steroid eyedrop use were possible risk factors. Furthermore, PK had the highest hazard estimate of rejection, with significant differences between PK and the other groups (P = 0.018, DSAEK; P = 0.022, nDSAEK; and P < 0.001, DMEK). No significant difference was observed between DSAEK and nDSAEK groups (P = 0.829) in terms of graft rejecton. The DMEK group had the lowest hazard estimate of rejection, with significant differences between DMEK and the other groups (P < 0.001, PK; P = 0.006, DSAEK; and P = 0.010, nDSAEK), confirming the superiority of this procedure.
In situ growth of ZIF-67 onto bamboo pulp black liquor porous carbons as an efficient adsorbent for malachite green removal
Authors: Yang Mengyuan , Cui Ce , Dai Lanling , Liu Li , Bai Wenhao , Zhai Jianyu , Jiang Shan , Wang Weijie , Ren Erhui , Cheng Cheng , Guo Ronghui 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Porous carbon is one of the most commonly used adsorbent and catalyst carrier material, but porous carbon alone has relatively poor adsorption and degradation effect on dyes. In this work, porous carbon (PC) was prepared from black liquor of bamboo pulp and trace amount of zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) was loaded onto PC and subsequently calcined under nitrogen atmosphere. Co and N elements are dispersed on the surface of the obtained material (ZIF-67/PC@C). Besides, ZIF-67/PC@C also exhibits weak magnetic property. The ZIF-67/PC@C was further used as adsorbent for malachite green (MG) and as catalyst to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for MG degradation. It is found that ZIF-67/PC@C exhibits good adsorption performances for MG with a maximum adsorption capacity of 1808 mg/g, which is much higher than that of PC (1277 mg/g). In addition, ZIF-67/PC@C shows high activity for effective activation of PMS to produce hydroxyl radical（·OH) sulfate radicals (SO4-·）and singlet oxygen (1O2) for oxidative degradation of MG.
16S rRNA gene sequencing of stool samples collected from patients with latent tuberculosis infection before, during, and two months after treatment with 3HP or 4R
Authors: Séraphin Marie Nancy , Bellot Julia , Peloquin Charles A. , Mai Volker 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Objective: We present 16s rRNA gene sequencing (V1-V2 region) and sample data from a pilot observational cohort study to describe the gut microbiota dynamics in patients with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treated with a three to four-month course of a rifamycin-based regimen. Our objectives were to (1) document changes to the gut microbiota following exposure to the rifamycins and (2) document recovery to baseline two months after treatment completion.
Data description: Six LTBI patients were followed for 5 – 6 months. Each patient provided stool samples before, during, and two months after treatment. Six healthy controls were sampled in parallel with the LTBI patients. We report amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) and taxonomic assignments for 60 stool samples. Also provided are the raw amplicon sequences, and data on diet, medication, and lifestyle changes over the follow-up period. Additionally, phosphate buffer washes of the stool samples from the LTBI participants were analyzed by validated LC-MS-MS assay to measure concentrations of the parent and partially active metabolite rifamycins. These data could be useful for future systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the impact of LTBI therapy on the gut microbiota.
Effects of different treatment frequencies of electromagnetic stimulation for urinary incontinence in women: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Chen Chunmei , Zhang Jing , Zhang Hong , Li Haiyan , Yu Jucheng , Pei Yao , Fang Yuan 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Background: Urinary incontinence is highly prevalent in women while pelvic floor muscle training is recommended as the first-line therapy. However, the exact treatment regimen is poorly understood. Also, patients with pelvic floor muscle damage may have decreased muscle proprioception and cannot contract their muscle properly. Other conservative treatments including electromagnetic stimulation are suggested by several guidelines. Thus, the present study aims to compare the effectiveness of electromagnetic stimulation combined with pelvic floor muscle training as a conjunct treatment for urinary incontinence and different treatment frequencies will be investigated.
Methods/design: This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial. We will include 165 patients with urinary incontinence from the outpatient center. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly allocated to three groups: the pelvic floor muscle training group (active control group), the low-frequency electromagnetic stimulation group (Group 1) and the high-frequency electromagnetic stimulation group (Group 2). Both group 1 and group 2 will receive 10 sessions of electromagnetic stimulation. Group 1 will be treated twice per week for 5 weeks while Group 2 will receive 10 days of continuous treatment. The primary outcome is the change in International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire–Short Form cores after the 10 sessions of the treatment, while the secondary outcomes include a 3-day bladder diary, pelvic floor muscle function, pelvic organ prolapse quantification and quality of life assessed by SF-12. All the measurements will be assessed at baseline, after the intervention and after 3 months of follow-up.
Discussion: The present trial is designed to investigate the effects of a conjunct physiotherapy program for urinary incontinence in women. We hypothesize that this strategy is more effective than pelvic floor muscle training alone, and high-frequency electromagnetic stimulation will be superior to low-frequency magnetic stimulation group.