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Development of restoration mortars and artificial stones for use in restoring cultural heritage sites made from volcanic tuffs
Authors: Menningen Johanna , Klein Calvin , Pötzl Christopher , Gross Christian J. , Siegesmund Siegfried 
Published: October 2022

AbstractMany historically significant buildings and cultural heritage sites are made of volcanic tuffs. These sites are subject to a progressive weathering and are partly in ruinous conditions. Preparing a suitable stone replacement mortar for repair work or even whole replacement stones for these rocks is of great interest. During the quarrying of tuff rocks, more than 40% of the material is rejected and cannot be further used. Utilizing this material, the production of replacement materials with optimized properties for the restoration and repair of severely damaged natural stones represents a resource-saving measure for the preservation of these buildings. In addition to the effective use of the natural stone waste, these artificial materials, in contrast to the very heterogeneous tuffs, offer a constant quality and consistent properties. A more effective exploitation can lead to a more sustainable usage of this natural resource and minimize the interference to the environment. This study describes the development of stone replacement mortars and the creation of artificial replacement stones utilizing source material from Mexico and Armenia. The resulting replacement material shows similar properties, aesthetics, and weathering behavior like the original rock, while different properties could be optimized. Petrophysical properties as well as the weathering behavior of the volcanic tuff rock were analyzed along with the developed replacement mortar and artificial stone. As hydric and thermohydric expansion processes are important factors for the durability of the investigated rocks, replacement materials were developed and optimized which, except for the pore structure of the cement and concrete matrix, show a high correspondence to the natural stones in terms of macroscopic appearance and technical properties. The compatibility of the replacement material with the original rock was investigated. Moreover, based on the evaluation of the mechanical as well as the pore space, water transport and weathering properties, the replacement stones were evaluated as equally suitable construction material, while the replacement mortars vary in regard to their results. Accordingly, the replacement stones developed in this study can be considered as full-fledged rock substitutes for the Armenian tuffs, while the replacement mortars for the Mexican tuffs partly show a good suitability and could be partially optimized.
Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy vs physicians’ choice standard-of-care treatment in patients with recurrent glioblastoma: a post-approval registry study (EF-19)
Authors: Zhu Jay-Jiguang , Goldlust Samuel A. , Kleinberg Lawrence R. , Honnorat Jérôme , Oberheim Bush Nancy Ann , Ram Zvi 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Purpose
Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy, a noninvasive, anti-mitotic treatment modality, is approved for recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM) and newly diagnosed GBM based on phase III, EF-11 (NCT00379470) and EF-14 (NCT00916409) studies, respectively. The EF-19 study aimed to evaluate efficacy and safety of TTFields monotherapy (200 kHz) vs physicians’ choice standard of care (PC-SOC; EF-11 historical control group) in rGBM.

Methods
A prospective, post-marketing registry study of adults with supratentorial rGBM treated with TTFields therapy was conducted. Primary endpoint was overall survival (OS; intent-to-treat [ITT] population) and secondary endpoint was OS per-protocol (PP). Subgroup and toxicity analyses were conducted.

Results
Median OS (ITT population) was comparable with TTFields monotherapy vs PC-SOC (7.4 vs 6.4 months, log-rank test P = 0.053; Cox test hazard ratio [HR] [95% CI], 0.66 [0.47–0.92], P = 0.016). The upper-bound HR (95% CI) was lower than pre-defined noninferiority (1.375 threshold). In the PP population, median OS was significantly longer for TTFields monotherapy vs PC-SOC (8.1 vs 6.4 months; log-rank test P = 0.017; Cox test HR [95% CI], 0.60 [0.42–0.85], P = 0.004). TTFields therapy showed increased benefit with extended use (≥ 18 h/day [averaged over 28 days]). TTFields therapy-related adverse events (AEs) by body system were lower vs PC-SOC: mainly mild-to-moderate skin AEs.

Conclusion
In the real-world setting, TTFields monotherapy showed comparable (ITT population) and superior (PP population) OS vs PC-SOC in rGBM. In line with previous results, TTFields therapy showed a favorable safety profile vs chemotherapy, without new safety signals/systemic effects.
Trial registration: NCT01756729, registered December 20, 2012.

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Giant adrenal ganglioneuroma in children: a case report
Authors: Hu Mingqiu , Tang Zhizhong , Cai Yong , Yuan Xiaolu 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background
Ganglioneuromas (GNs) arise from the Schwann cells, ganglion cells, and neuronal tissues, and are extremely rare, slow-growing, benign tumors. GN has usually grown very large when it is diagnosed since no specific clinical symptoms or laboratory findings indicating GN are available, especially when it occurs in the retroperitoneal space. Total resection of the tumor is the recommended treatment.

Case summary
We present the imaging and pathological findings of a giant adrenal GN in a child. A 7-year-old boy suffered from nausea and postprandial vomiting for 1 week with no precipitating factors. There was no family history of any disease, and the boy did not suffer from any disease in the past. Biochemical examination showed normal results. Physical examination showed an immobilized palpable mass in the left abdominal area. Abdominal computed tomography revealed a 13 cm × 10 cm solid mass in the retroperitoneal space. The mass showed slight and heterogeneous enhancement after injection of a contrasting agent. The mass was surgically resected locally to address the embedded abdominal vessels, and the histopathological and immunohistochemical diagnosis of the mass was GN. After the surgery, the symptoms of nausea and vomiting were relieved, and no complications occurred.

Conclusion
GN should be considered when a child presents with a giant retroperitoneal hypodense mass and the mass presents uneven and delayed enhancement. Histopathology is the golden standard for the diagnosis of GN. Currently, surgical excision is the optimal treatment.
Analysis of the impact of the degree of catchment sealing on the operation of drainage system
Authors: Musz-Pomorska Anna , Widomski Marcin K. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractWith increasing sealing of the catchment surface, the time of outflow of water from the catchment decreases and the volume of surface water flowing out increases. This phenomenon has a negative impact on the water balance of the catchment area, and results in an increase in the frequency of flooding, related to inability of the existing drainage systems to collect the surface waters. This paper presents the results of modeling of hydraulic conditions in a selected part of the storm sewage system. The US EPA’s software SWMM 5 was applied to our studies. Three different rainfall events of various intensity and time and variable sealing degree of the catchment surface were studied in our research. The conducted simulation tests enabled the analysis of the sewage flow rate, the canals filling height as well as assessment of the impact of changing the degree of surface sealing on the amount of rainwater discharged and the frequency of outflows.
Network Structure Optimization Method for Urban Drainage Systems Considering Pipeline Redundancies
Authors: Lu Jiahui , Liu Jiahong , Yu Yingdong , Liu Chuang , Su Xin 
Published: October 2022

AbstractRedundancy is an important attribute of a resilient urban drainage system. While there is a lack of knowledge on where to increase redundancy and its contribution to resilience, this study developed a framework for the optimal network structure of urban drainage systems that considers pipeline redundancies. Graph theory and adaptive genetic algorithms were used to obtain the initial layout and design of the urban drainage system. The introduction of additional water paths (in loop)/redundancies is suggested by the results of complex network analysis to increase resilience. The drainage performances of the urban drainage system with pipeline redundancies, and without redundancies, were compared. The proposed method was applied to the study area in Dongying City, Shandong Province, China. The results show that the total overflow volume of the urban drainage system with pipeline redundancies under rainfall exceeding the design standard (5 years) is reduced by 20–30%, which is substantially better than the network without pipeline redundancies.
Wind power forecasting in distribution networks using non-parametric models and regression trees
Authors: Nikolaidis Pavlos 
Published: October 2022

AbstractRenewable resources provide viable and advantageous solutions up to a certain integration share. At higher penetration levels, they violate the conventional generation constraints, leading to decentralized uncertainty with respect to bi-directional power flows. This generates an increasing need for smart tools able to predict their output with high accuracy, based on easily accessible input data for forecasting. Based on actual data with respect to load demand and wind power generation, this work presents a realization of decision trees that target on a continuous response, also known as regression trees. Utilizing the speed and direction of wind, the ambient temperature, relative humidity, renewable capacity and renewable energy source curtailment as predictors in distribution networks of different regions, the proposed configuration is able to predict the generated power with high accuracy. According to the obtained results under distinguished scenarios, the inclusion of temperature and humidity to the predictive list greatly improves the accuracy in terms of mean square error, root mean square error and mean absolute range normalized error, whereas the renewable availability offer no relevant changes. However, in the forthcoming de-carbonized power systems, the impact of curtailed energy will play an important role in expert forecasting systems where the input/output association must be modelled with high resolution.
Functional UF-low and full-fat Labneh supplemented with Oats (Avena sativa L.) powder and probiotic bacteria
Authors: Khider Manal , Nasr Nesreen M. , Atallah K. M. , Metry Wedad A. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractIn this study the effect of using ultrafiltration (UF) processes, incorporating Oats (Avena sativa L.) powder (0, 1, 2%) and probiotic bacteria on the properties and nutritional value of synbiotic functional UF-low and full-fat Labneh was investigated. Mixed starter of Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus paracasei (1:1) was added (2%) and used as probiotic bacteria. The samples of both controls and all resultant synbiotic Labneh treatments were analyzed for gross chemical composition, microbiological and sensory attributes during 35 and 21 days, respectively at 5 °C. Also nutritional values were determined and calculated in all fresh samples. Lactose content and pH values were decreased during the storage period in all Labneh samples. Results showed that all low-fat Labneh treatments can provide human with high protein amount daily value (20% DV or more) while, low-fat UF-Labneh supplemented with 2% Oats recorded the highest daily values of protein (24.52%). Moreover, the results indicated that adding 2% of Oats to the UF-low fat Labneh, improve sensory parameters, motivate the numbers of probiotic bacteria and extended the shelf life. Moreover, all Labneh treatments were free from coliform group through all storage periods. The highest sensory total score was observed for UF-low fat Labneh at 7 days of storage and UF-low fat Labneh supplemented with 1% Oats at 28 days of storage. Finally, in this study using UF-technique and adding Oats powder in making Labneh, improved the nutritional value as it increased protein, %DV and fiber contents and decreasing lactose content which will be suitable for people who suffering from lactose intolerance. Also using the probiotic bacteria which produce bacteriocins; minimize the fungi and psychrophilic bacterial counts.
Resolving multi-dimensional plasma phenomena in Hall thrusters using the reduced-order particle-in-cell scheme
Authors: Reza Maryam , Faraji Farbod , Knoll Aaron 
Published: October 2022

AbstractPlasma in Hall thrusters exhibits a complex behavior, characterized by the interplay between various dominant processes in each of the thruster’s coordinates. The emergence of high-power Hall thrusters in the recent years and the design modifications intended to extend the lifetime of these devices have further amplified the three-dimensional nature of the plasma behavior. In this regard, the novel reduced-order particle-in-cell (PIC) scheme provides the possibility to resolve the multi-dimensional interactions in a Hall thruster at a computational cost up to two orders of magnitude lower than current multi-dimensional PIC simulations. To demonstrate this point, we present in this article the results from a series of pseudo-two-dimensional simulations we performed in three configurations: axial-azimuthal, azimuthal-radial, and axial-radial. We show that, in each configuration, the pseudo-2D PIC scheme provides a significantly improved picture of the involved physics compared to a one-dimensional PIC simulation and captures self-consistently the coupling between the plasma processes in different directions, notably similar to the observations from full-2D kinetic simulations.
International library standards for low-resource countries: the example of Rwanda
Authors: von Flüe Erica 
Published: October 2022

AbstractLibrary standards for low-resource countries are intended to make it easier to set up and run a library even with few resources. The client for this thesis is COERESO (Cooperation, Equality, Respect), an association active in Rwanda. In order to develop an understanding of the conditions in low-resource countries, relevant sociological terms are defined. Then, based on the literature and on statements from school officials and students, criteria are created which serve as a basis for library standards. In addition, the standards and manifestos of IFLA and UNESCO were used as a source of inspiration.
A Note on the Making of Siliva the Zulu
Authors: Hughes Heather 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis note uncovers the role of John Langalibalele Dube in the making of Siliva the Zulu. Dube worked as an interpreter with Attilio Gatti and Harry Lugg of the Natal Native Affairs Department. The film’s idealized version of Zulu traditional life well served their interests on the local political scene.
Assessment of Knowledge, Skills, and Preparedness of General-Duty Police on Prehospital Care of Road Traffic Accident Victims in Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Ogunyemi Kehinde , Venkatraman Chinmayee , Malolan Chenchita , Olaomi Oluwole , Nwariaku Fiemu E. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Objectives:
Prompt prehospital care (PHC) is essential for improving outcomes of road traffic accident victims. Previous studies in Nigeria show that little or no PHC is delivered to trauma victims by first responders. This study was conducted to assess police officers’ experience with FA/BLS, to identify gaps in their FA/BLS knowledge and skills, and assess police stations’ FA/BLS equipment capacity for PHC of road traffic accident victims.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted among 428 GD police in Abuja between November and December 2018. Respondents were selected using stratified random sampling with proportional allocation method. Data were collected using self-administered electronic semi-structured questionnaires. Data analysis was done using STATA v 14.0 (StataCorp, College Station, TX). Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression were used to assess associations.

Results:
We analyzed data from 419 respondents. Almost all (90.2%) of the police were aware of FA/BLS. The proportion of police with poor, fair, and good knowledge and skills on FA/BLS were 15.3%, 79.0%, and 5.7%, respectively. Tertiary (OR = 3.35, 95% CI: 1.01-11.11, P = 0.048) and postgraduate (OR = 6.89, 95% CI: 1.63-29.19, P = 0.009) levels of education had statistically significant association with good knowledge and skills.

Conclusion:
This highlights the need to implement an educational intervention to increase FA/BLS competencies within the first responder population.
Narcissistic Sociopathy in Global Autocratic Leaders: Arrested Development, Obsessive Demand for Power, and the Emergence of Unlawful Hybrid Wars
Authors: Khorram-Manesh Amir , Burkle Frederick M. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
There are several reasons why war occurs. The most lethal wars are those caused by 1 man’s decisions solely driven by an obsessive need for power. With disregard for International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Convention, these wars, referred to as hybrid warfare, purposefully target civilians directly resulting in millions of deaths, injuries, mass migration, and other severe global and public health consequences. The purpose of this commentary is to investigate the developmental nature of those decision-makers and the consequences of their acts of aggression both locally and globally. There is a clear relationship between the psychological developments of individuals with narcissistic and psychopathological disorders and the implications of an abnormal progression of these individuals and their obsessive desire for singular leadership, which seriously impacts health-care security and its essential elements provided by international humanitarian law and Geneva Convention. Current double standards of the West allow narcissistic sociopaths and autocratic leaders to neglect international law, especially the so-called international humanitarian law. This double standard must be ceased and replaced by an international investigative system with universal standards, a special tribunal covering hybrid war crimes as well as the crime of aggression, and to prevent future leaders from choosing the same strategies.
Value of Environmental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Story From Indian Country
Authors: Piontkowski Stephen Robert , Hickey Braden Nicole , Woodlee Charles David , Taylor Kelly Marie 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic challenged not only the health-care industry, but also the public health infrastructure in new and wide-ranging ways. Environmental health (EH) professionals have proven to be an essential component of the interdisciplinary public health solution required to prevent, respond, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian Health Service’s Division of Environmental Health Services is a community-based program offering a broad scope of environmental health services and technical assistance. Significant COVID-19 workload activities were recorded from March 2020 through March 2021. A total of 62.7% of the Division’s federal staff completed a 24-question survey in February/March 2021. Primary roles relating to community-based EH, institutional EH, and incident command system support/teams became apparent. Results indicated Division of Environmental Health Services staff provided critical leadership and used their established, trusted, interdisciplinary partnerships to help ensure critical resources and services were available in Indian Country.
The Importance of Forgetting
Authors: Basu Rima 
Published: October 2022

AbstractMorality bears on what we should forget. Some aspects of our identity are meant to be forgotten and there is a distinctive harm that accompanies the permanence of some content about us, content that prompts a duty to forget. To make the case that forgetting is an integral part of our moral duties to others, the paper proceeds as follows. In §1, I make the case that forgetting is morally evaluable and I survey three kinds of forgetting: no-trace forgetting, archival forgetting, and siloing. In §2, I turn to how we practice these forms of forgetting in our everyday lives and the goods these practices facilitate by drawing on examples ranging from the expunging of juvenile arrest records to the right to privacy. In §3, I turn to how my account can help us both recognize and address a heretofore neglected source of harm caused by technology and big data. In §4, I end by addressing the concern that we lack control over forgetting and thus can't be required to forget. I argue this challenge can be answered, but there's a harder challenge that can't. Forgetting is under threat. To address this challenge and preserve forgetting, we must change the world.
Militant Mothers: Gender and the Politics of Anticolonial Action in Côte d'Ivoire
Authors: Jacob Elizabeth 
Published: October 2022

AbstractOn 24 December 1949, two thousand women marched on the prison at Grand Bassam in protest of the detention of militants of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI). Considered the first mass demonstration by West African women against French colonial rule, the march on Grand Bassam was a watershed moment in the Ivoirian anticolonial movement. Though party officials have framed women's activism as a political ‘awakening’, women's militancy was in keeping with longstanding practices of public motherhood, whereby women's status as caregivers — both biological and symbolic — authorized their moral interventions in community life. Maternal authority enabled a variety of powerful political tactics, yet in an Ivoirian anticolonial context dominated by elite negotiations, it also circumscribed women's activism. This article examines the women's march on Grand Bassam as a case study for understanding the possibilities and limits of women's participation in the Ivoirian anticolonial movement.
The Independence of Morocco's Competition Council
Authors: El Bazzim Rachid 
Published: October 2022

AbstractMorocco's Competition Council has undergone major reform since 2011. New legislation has elevated the Council from its former role as a consultative authority to an independent, financially autonomous, decision-making authority. Despite these changes, however, many questions have been raised with regard to the Council's independence, and its duty to monitor and enforce free and fair competition, as well as the sufficiency of the guarantees concerning the statutory impartiality and powers that enable the Council to fulfil its mandate independently. The Council's independence merits discussion in the debate on the optimal implementation of a competition authority, as it is relevant to good governance and the rule of law. To regulate competition effectively, it is essential that the competition regulator remains independent. However, within a democratic framework, the Council's independence must be balanced by parliamentary accountability and budgetary control.