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Postoperative outcomes of kidney stone surgery in patients with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Kim John , Stewart Veronica , Talwar Gaurav , Uy Michael , Hoogenes Jen , Matsumoto Edward 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is associated with an increased risk of nephrolithiasis. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess stone clearance and complication rates following surgical treatment of kidney stones in this population. We systematically reviewed the Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases for studies examining outcomes of kidney stone procedures in SCI patients. Our primary outcomes were stone-free rate (SFR) and complications, as categorized by Clavien-Dindo classification. A meta-analysis of comparative studies was performed to assess differences in outcomes between SCI and non-SCI patients following PCNL. A total of 27 retrospective and observational articles were included. Interventions for kidney stones included PCNL, shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), and ureteroscopy. Pooled SFR in SCI patients undergoing surgery for kidney stones was 54.1%, for SWL, 73.6% for PCNL, and 36.2% for ureteroscopy. Four studies compared outcomes following PCNL in SCI and non-SCI patients. Meta-analysis found that there were higher rate of grades I (OR 9.54; 95% CI, 3.06-29.79), II (OR 3.38; 95% CI, 1.85-6.18), and III-V (OR 2.38; 95% CI, 1.35-4.19) complications in SCI patients compared to non-SCI patients following PCNL. The rate of infectious complications was also higher in patients with SCI (OR 6.15; 95% CI, 1.86-20.39). However, there was no difference in SFR (OR 0.64; 95% CI, 0.15-2.64) between groups. Patients with SCI are at higher risk of complications following PCNL compared to non-SCI patients. SFR after PCNL was equivalent between groups, suggesting that PCNL is an effective surgery for kidney stones in SCI patients.
On locality of binary distance-optimal codes
Authors: Yang Ruipan , Li Ruihu , Fu Qiang , Yang Sen , Rao Yi 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In modern large scale storage systems, locally repairable codes(LRCs) allow to improve the repair efficiency when node failure occurs. In this work, several new methods for constructing LRCs with small locality are discussed using generator and parity-check matrices approach. A large number of new LRCs have been found, which are all distance-optimal (d-optimal) or best known (BK). Based on the new obtained LRCs and known results, a database presenting all d-optimal (or BK) binary LRCs with relatively small locality where n≤40 is given. The majority of them are r-optimal or near r-optimal.
Comparison of Carotid Blood Flow measured by Ultrasound and cardiac output in Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Bu Xinyi , Zhang Yong , Chen Lihai , Liu Jiacong , Zhao Yamei , Shi Hongwei , Ge Yali 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In general, cerebral blood flow accounts for 10–15% of cardiac output (CO), of which about 75% was delivered through the carotid arteries. Hence, if carotid blood flow (CBF) is constantly proportional to CO with high reproducibility and reliability, it would be of great value to measure CBF alternatively to CO. The aim of our study was to measure CBF in different cardiac cycles by ultrasound: Systolic carotid blood flow (SCF), Diastolic carotid blood flow (DCF) and Total (systolic and diastolic) carotid blood flow (TCF). And to investigate the direct correlation between CBF and CO. Whether the above correlation persisted when CO < 3.5/min. Patients aged 65 to 80 years old, undergoing elective cardiac surgery were included in this study. CBF and CO were measured by ultrasound and TEE respectively at 5 min, 10 min, and 15 min after induction of anesthesia. For all patients, the correlation coefficients between SCF and CO, TCF and CO were 0.41, 0.32 respectively, which were statistically significant, but not between DCF and CO. When CO < 3.5L/min, there was no significant correlation between either SCF, TCF or DCF and CO. It is suggested that systolic carotid blood flow should be used as a better index to replace CO. However, when the patient's heart function is poor, it is not recommended to use, and the method of direct measurement of CO is essential.
High probability of successive occurrence of Nankai megathrust earthquakes
Authors: Fukushima Yo , Nishikawa Tomoaki , Kano Yasuyuki 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Great earthquakes along the Nankai megathrust in south-western Japan features in the top priority list of Japan’s disaster management agenda. In May 2019, an alert system was incepted to issue public warnings when the probability of an earthquake occurrence along the Nankai megathrust becomes higher than usual. One of the cases that triggers the issuance of public warnings is when a great earthquake occurred and another one of the same scale is anticipated within a short period of time. Although such “twin ruptures” have occurred multiple times along the Nankai megathrust, the quantification of the probability of such twin ruptures has never been attempted. Based on global statistics and local earthquake occurrence history, we estimated the probability of a successive occurrence of two M8 or larger earthquakes within 3 years globally and along the Nankai megathrust to be 5.0%–18% and 4.3%–96%, respectively. The timing of the second earthquake followed the Omori–Utsu law in global statistics, which allowed the estimation of the probability for the successive occurrence of Nankai megathrust earthquakes in arbitrary time frames. The predicted probability for the one-week timeframe was 100–3,600-fold higher than that of the norm, endorsing the necessity for the warning scheme.
Evaluating the quality of public geocoding services for crime analysis in China
Authors: Wang Zengli , Yao Yunhan 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background
Crime researchers often use publicly available geocoding services to obtain crime locations and conduct subsequent analysis. The quality of these geocoding platforms has not been extensively investigated, especially in the crime research field. The match rate is often employed for this purpose, but this measures only absolute performance at a specified scale and cannot reflect the performance of a platform at different accuracy levels. By expanding match rate to multiple scales, we compared the quality of publicly available geocoding services in China.
Methods
In this study, we develop a set of evaluation metrics by clarifying the definition of the match rate and considering the multiscale characteristics of geocoding errors. To interpret the geocoding errors of addresses, the positional errors are classified into more detailed types in accordance with their topological relationships with mapping units. Using burglary addresses recorded in N city, the quality of the geocoding services provided by four mainstream online geocoding services in China are compared based on these metrics.
Results
The match rates of the four geocoding platforms are high enough to maintain the burglary distribution patterns at the subdistrict and district levels but cannot satisfy this need at the building level. Three of the four platforms can geocode enough addresses for spatial analysis at the community level, while Tencent cannot. For commercial addresses, the match rates of the four platforms for residential addresses cannot satisfy the needs of burglary mapping at the building level but can satisfy these needs at any other level. For residential addresses, Tencent is the only platform that cannot provide satisfactory results for community-level mapping. For gated community-level mapping, Baidu and Tianditu can provide marginally satisfactory results. Based on the accuracy levels provided by each platform, the applicability of the results at each level are further analyzed.
Conclusions
Although this study is limited by address type and data volume, the results suggest users to select appropriate geocoding service based on mapping unit sizes and address types. The results can also help users determine whether the geocoding result at certain accuracy level meet their needs. This research also provides guidance for address-based users beyond crime analysis.
New Sb 2 Se 3 based solar cell for achieving high efficiency -Theoretical modeling
Authors: ABDELKADIR Abdelaziz AIT , SAHAL Mustapha , OUBLAL Essaadia , Kumar Naveen , BENAMI Abdellah 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In this paper, we presented a numerical study of a CdS/Sb2Se3 mono junction solar cell (SC) using the SC Capacitive Simulator (SCAPS-1D). We validated an experimental work using a variety of Sb2Se3 experimental parameters, and the results showed excellent agreement between numerical and experimental J-V curves, yielding a PCE of 7.54% .To continue, we analyzed the impact of Sb2Se3 thin layer thickness, charge carrier concentration, bulk defect density, and interface defect (CdS/Sb2Se3) on solar cell characteristics. With the optimum Sb2Se3 layer thickness of 1.2 m, carrier concentration of 10 15 cm-3 , bulk defect of 10 13 cm-3 , and CdS/Sb2Se3 interface defect densities of 10 10 cm-2 , we were able to attain an efficiency of 16.62%, Jsc = 35.38 mA/cm 2 , Voc = 0.66 V, and FF = 70.33%. Finally, we investigated the insertion effect of n-GaAs (ETL) and P +-CuO HTL (BSF) on Sb2Se3 solar cell efficiency. The novel ITO/n-CdS/n-GaAs/p-Sb2Se3/p +-CuO HTL/Au heterostructure achieved a huge efficiency of 19.60%.
Framework for Stock Market Prediction using Deep Learning Technique
Authors: Pandey Siddharth , Biswas Tarun , Kumar Santosh 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The stock market is equivocal and unforeseeable because it heavily depends on several macros and micro factors of digital economical market. The aim of this work to solve the early classification problem for accurate prediction of the stock market using Two-Layered Bidirectional Long Short Term Memory (TL-BLSTM) with transfer learning. The TL-BLSTM model is pre-trained with US-based S\&P 500 index data and further trained on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India such as India Tobacco Company Ltd. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ITC), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), and State Bank of India (SBI). The performance of the TL-BLSTM model is tested and evaluated through three different training strategies using variants of Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) architectures based on Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU). The proposed TL-BLSTM model considerably outperforms than existing RNN based models like LSTM, GRU, and Bidirectional architectures of a hybrid model with LSTM and GRU.
Splenomegaly (SPML) in polycythemia vera (PV): its clinical significance and its relation to symptoms, post-polycythemic myelofibrosis (PPMF) and survival
Authors: Silver Richard , Erdos Katie , Taylor III Elwood , Scandura Joseph , Abu-Zeinah Ghaith 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Splenomegaly (SPML) in PV patients (pts) is sometimes considered a diagnostic hallmark, often associated with symptoms. SPML affected clinical trial design and influenced governmental approval of ropeginterferon α-2b. Whether SPML affects myelofibrosis-free and overall survival (MFS and OS) is unknown. We retrospectively studied these issues by querying spleen size, and correlating them with demographics, symptoms, marrow fibrosis, ELN/NCCN risk score, and MFS and OS.

Of 403 phlebotomy-dependent pts, we distinguished 176 pts (44%) diagnosed (DX) at onset of disease, from 227 (56%) presenting initially (PRES) after diagnosis elsewhere. At DX, 73% (128/176) had no SPML, indicating it is an uncommon marker. SPML pts at DX were younger. Only 11/374 pts had left upper quadrant discomfort. Constitutional symptoms at DX or PRES were frequent, regardless of spleen size, which did not correlate with ELN/NCCN risk scores. Marrow biopsy revealed fibrosis most often in pts at PRES with spleen enlargement, suggesting early onset myelofibrosis, but OS was the same.

We show that PV pts uncommonly have SPML at DX, rarely symptomatic, but often constitutionally symptomatic. Pts may require marrow biopsy, especially if spleen edge ≥5cm, to establish fibrosis/degree, which, if present, particularly in younger pts may require disease-modifying therapy.
Lower leg reconstruction after resection of a squamous cell carcinoma on necrobiosis lipoidica with a pedicled fibula and an extended anterolateral thigh flap – A case report
Authors: Bota Olimpiu , Meier Friedegund , Garzarolli Marlene , Schaser Klaus-Dieter , Dragu Adrian , Taqatqeh Feras , Fritzsche Hagen 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: Extensive loss of soft tissue and bone due to neoplasia, trauma or infection in extremities often lead to amputation. Case presentation: We present the case of a 72 year old female patient presenting with an extended cutaneous scquamous cell carcinoma of the lower leg, developed on top of necrobiosis lipoidica. After achieving the R0 resection, a 26X20 cm soft tissue and 15 cm tibial bone defect resulted. The contralateral leg had been lost due to the same disease 18 years before. We achieved a successfull reconstruction of the leg using a pedicled fibula transplantation, an extended anterolateral thigh perforator flap and an internal fixation with plate and screws. Two years after the original surgery the patient is relaps-free and mobile, with adequate function of the reconstructed foot. Conclusions: Our case presented a unique combination of pedicled fibula transplantation and free extended ALT perforator flap to reconstruct an extensive defect after resection of a rare cSCC on top of NL. In selected cases, the boundaries of limb salvage can be pushed far beyond the current standards of treatment.
Iraq's future water requirements and crop productivity in relation to climate change (2020–2080)
Authors: sabah noor ,   mustafa Al-Mukhtar2, Shemal khalid 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Crops water requirement under climate change effect in AL-Najaf city. CWR was predicted for three scenarios that were developed to anticipate the water requirements of crops in AL-Najaf governorate, Iraq under the effects of climate change. The prevailing situation at the time is called the reference scenario) (1988-2019a (, climate change scenario based on forecasted meteorological data from the GFDL-ESM2M model for two periods from 2020 to 2080 with 20-year steps (P1, and P2). To simulate the entire CWR and irrigation requirements for the current and future decades, the CROPWAT model (FAO, 1992) was utilized. Results employing both the GFDL-ESM2M models for periods (2020-2080) by one period (2020-2050) and the second period (2051-2080) demonstrate an increase in agricultural water requirements compared to the base climate. However, as a result of climate change, more irrigation will be needed in the future. Climate change, however, will result in a rise in irrigation needs in the future. Our findings indicate that the impact of climate change has resulted in a decline in agricultural output for important commodities like wheat and sorghum.
A New Drucker Yield Function for Orthorhombic Aggregate of Cubic Crystallitesand Its Related Function with Hershey Yield Function
Authors: Huang Mojia , Xiao Fengying , Lan Zhiwen 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
A new Drucker yield function for an orthorhombic aggregate of cubic crystallites is proposed. The related function κ(η) between the Drucker yield function and the Hershey yield function is determined. The Drucker yield function and the Hershey yield function with the related function κ(η) have good consistency. We get the yield stresses and the q-values of isotropic polycrystals from the Drucker yield function and the Hershey yield function under the biaxial tensional stretching. In the case of anisotropy, the uniaxial yield stress and q-value with effects of the texture coefficients and {the directional dependence} are derived from the new Drucker yield function. The parameters Yiso,κ ) can be determined by{ fitting the data of the Taylor--Bishop--Hill theory }under the biaxial tensional stretching. The material parameters (β,γ) are obtained by fitting the yield stress and the q-value of the Taylor--Bishop--Hill theory }under the uniaxial tensional stretching. The new Drucker yield function for the orthorhombic aggregate of cubic crystallites can precisely reproduce the predictions of the Taylor--Bishop--Hill theory. The plastic yield stress Yθ and the q-value qθ based on the new Drucker yield function under the uniaxial tensional stretching can fit the experimental data Yi, qi) of steel sheets and aluminium sheets very well. The material parameters (Yiso, βc4m0,γc4m0) of the new Drucker yield function are determined via the experimental data.
GraPE: fast and scalable Graph Processing and Embedding
Authors: Cappelletti Luca , Fontana Tommaso , Casiraghi Elena , Ravanmehr Vida , Callahan Tiffany , Joachimiak Marcin , Mungall Christopher , Reese Justin , Robinson Peter , Valentini Giorgio 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Graph Representation Learning methods opened new possibilities for addressing complex,real-world problems represented by graphs. However, many graphs used in these applicationscomprise millions of nodes and billions of edges and are beyond the capabilities of current methodsand software implementations. We present GRAPE, a software resource for graph processing andrepresentation learning that is able to scale with big graphs by using specialized and smart datastructures, algorithms, and a fast parallel implementation. When compared with state of the artsoftware resources, GRAPE shows an improvement of orders of magnitude in empirical space andtime complexity, as well as a substantial and statistically significant improvement in edge predictionand node label prediction performance. Furthermore, GRAPE provides over 80,000 graphs fromthe literature and other sources, standardized interfaces allowing a straightforward integration ofthird-party libraries, 61 node embedding methods, 25 inference models, and 3 modular pipelinesto allow a FAIR and reproducible comparison of methods and libraries for graph processing andembedding.
Growth Regulator Survey for Activity in Inducing Parthenocarpy in the Highbush Blueberry1
Authors: Mainland C. M. , Eck P. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
An effective growth regulator treatment for inducing fruit set and parthenocarpic development in the highbush blueberry would restore a number of once productive varieties to profitable commercial use. The decline in productiveness of varieties such as Coville, Earliblue and Jersey has paralleled the decline in native pollinating insects such as the bumblebee (4). The use of commercial honeybees has not solved the fruit set problem in many cases because the problem varieties appear to be less attractive to the domesticated bees than are the fruitful varieties (4).
Fruiting Response of the Highbush Blueberry to Gibberellic Acid under Field Conditions1
Authors: Mainland C. M. , Eck P. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Gibberellic acid (GA) at 0, 50, 100, 250 and 500 ppm was applied to the highbush blueberry var. ‘Coville’ at bloom for 2 consecutive seasons in the field. Percentage fruit set was increased by all GA treatments in 1966. In 1967 yields were increased by the 100, 500 and 500 ppm caged treatments. GA-treated plants produced smaller berries that required a longer maturation period but were still of fresh market quality. The smallest and latest maturing fruit were seedless and were produced from caged plants receiving GA. No differences in mold incidence and percentage weight loss in storage were apparent between treated fruit and the control. Only fruit from caged plants receiving 500 ppm GA had refractive index values less than those of the control berries. The GA treatments did not reduce the number of flower buds formed in 1966 or 1967.
The Influence of Succinic Acid 2,2-Dimethyl-hydrazide (Alar) on Plant Growth, Inflorescence and Seed Development and Chemical Analysis of Barbarea verna, Land Cress1
Authors: Andrews Flood S. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Under certain conditions, fall and spring applications of Succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (Alar) at 5,000 ppm delayed inflorescence development of land cress plants 12 to 14 days following cold induction of winter. Alar-treated plants were greener, shorter and more compact; pods were smaller in length and diameter. Seeds of Alar-treated plants were delayed in maturity, smaller, and had a much lower per cent of germination. Chemical analysis showed that immature, Alar-treated greenhouse plants were higher in protein and lower in nitrates than untreated plants. Under a favorable, cool, field environment, plants of all treatments were higher in protein and Alar caused no increase.
The Relationship between Rooting Cofactors of Easy and Difficult-to-root Cuttings of Three Clones of Rhododendron1
Authors: Choong Il Lee , McGuire John J. , Kitchin John T. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The level of endogenous root-promoting and inhibiting substances in 3 clones of rhododendron were compared at seasonal intervals in order to study the clonal and seasonal variation in rooting response of cuttings. The highest levels of 4 rooting cofactors in any season were found in both stem and leaf tissue of Rhododendron cv. ‘Cunningham’s White’ followed by ‘English Roseum’. The clone ‘Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys’ contained the least amount of the rooting cofactors. An inhibitor was often found in all clones, but it appeared less responsible for clonal differences in rooting response than variation in levels of the rooting cofactors. Rooting cofactor levels contained in the stem tissue of ‘Cunningham’s White’ were not less than those in the leaf tissue. In contrast, cofactor levels present in the stem tissue of ‘English Roseum’ and ‘Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys’ were less than those in the leaf tissue. The promoting activity of rooting cofactors in all tissues of the clones increased in September and decreased again in November to the level of July extract. The inhibitor found in the July extracts disappeared in September and reappeared in November.
Rooting of cuttings of ‘Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys’ was significantly improved by grafting a leaf and bud scion of ‘Cunningham’s White’. On the other hand, scions of ‘Dr. H. C. Dresselhuys’ resulted in decreased rooting of cuttings of ‘Cunningham’s White‘. Rooting capacity of ‘English Roseum’ was less affected by a leaf and bud scion of other clones of Rhododendron.