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Life history of the predatory mites Amblyseius swirskii and Neoseiulus cucumeris (Acari: Phytoseiidae), candidates for biological control of the date palm mite, Oligonychus afrasiaticus (Acari: Tetranychidae)
Authors: Al-Alazzazy Mahmoud 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

The date palm mite, Oligonychus afrasiaticus (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae), is a serious pest of dates in the Middle East and North Africa, inflicting severe economic damage if not controlled. As predaceous mites are known as potential biocontrol agents against several pests, predation capacity, life table, reproduction and survival of Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot and Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) (Acari: Phytoseiidae), collected from date palm farms, were studied in a laboratory setting (25, 30, 35°C and 50 ± 5% RH) against all motile stages of O. afrasiaticus. For both predators, mean developmental time, oviposition period and longevity were inversely related to temperature from 25 to 35°C. The following parameters were obtained for A. swirskii and N. cucumeris at 25, 30 and 35°C, respectively: Female developmental time, 9.37, 7.29, 5.56, 10.67, 8.38, 6.45 d; oviposition period, 19.77, 16.18, 13.94, 15.90,13.84,10.64 d; longevity, 29.39, 24.79, 20.64, 25.42, 21.94, 17.39 d; fecundity, 31.91, 37.10, 42.16, 21.75, 26.84, 30.56 eggs per female. For both predators, the maximum daily predation rate was recorded at 35°C and occurred during the oviposition period. Total predation of A. swirskii and N. cucumeris female was 370.86, 387.54, 405.83, 232.14, 263.32, 248.85 prey at 25, 30 and 35°C, respectively. The maximum reproduction rate of A. swirskii and N. cucumeris (3.02, 2.87 eggs/♀/day) was recorded at 35°C while the minimum one (2.00, 1.36 eggs/♀/day,) was recorded at 25°C. Life table parameters were estimated as net reproductive rate (Ro) 21.68, 25.94, 29.52,18.95, 20.25, 22.78, Mean generation time (T) 24.92, 21.82, 18.24, 26.30, 23.60, 20.56 d, intrinsic rate of increase (rm) 0.181, 0.232, 0.248, 0.170, 0.185, 0.196, finite rate of increase (λ) 1.365, 1.551, 1.706, 1.126, 1.324, 1.428 for A. swirskii and N. cucumeris at 25, 30 and 35°C, respectively. The results of this study suggested that the two phytoseiid species are promising biological control agents of O. afrasiaticus at a wide range of temperatures.
Valley-coherent quantum anomalous Hall state in AB-stacked MoTe2/WSe2 bilayers
Authors: Mak Kin Fai , Tao Zui , Shen Bowen , Jiang Shengwei , Li Tingxin , Li Lizhong , Ma Liguo , Zhao Wenjin , Hu Jenny , Pistunova Kateryna , Watanabe Kenji , Taniguchi Takashi , Heinz Tony , Shan Jie 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Moiré materials provide fertile ground for the correlated and topological quantum phenomena. Among them, the quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect, in which the Hall resistance is quantized even under zero magnetic field, is a direct manifestation of the intrinsic topological properties of a material and an appealing attribute for low-power electronics applications. The QAH effect has been observed in both graphene and transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) moiré materials. It is thought to arise from the interaction-driven valley polarization of the narrow moiré bands. Here, we show surprisingly that the newly discovered QAH state in AB-stacked MoTe2/WSe2 moiré bilayers is not valley-polarized but valley-coherent. The layer- and helicity-resolved optical spectroscopy measurement reveals that the QAH ground state possesses spontaneous spin (valley) polarization aligned (anti-aligned) in two TMD layers. In addition, saturation of the out-of-plane spin polarization in both layers occurs only under high magnetic fields, supporting a canted spin texture. Our results call for a new mechanism for the QAH effect and highlight the potential of TMD moiré materials with strong electronic correlations and spin-orbit interactions for exotic topological states.
Challenges in Brain Death Determination in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation – A Single Center Experience
Authors: Zhao David X , Caturegli Giorgio , Wilcox Christopher , Stephens R. Scott , Kim Bo Soo , Keller Steven , Geocadin Romergryko G , Whit Glenn JR , Cho Sung-Min 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Background Conducting an apnea test (AT) in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support is challenging, leading to variable approaches for determining brain death (BD), also known as death by neurologic criteria (DNC). This study aims to describe the diagnostic criteria and barriers for DNC in a high-volume ECMO center with an emphasis on the role of AT. Methods A retrospective review of a prospective observational standardized neuromonitoring study was conducted in adult VA- and VV-ECMO patients at a tertiary center from June 2016-March 2022. Brain death was defined according to the 2010American Academy of Neurologyguidelines. AT for DNC in this study was performed in accordance with the 2020 Journal of the American Medical Association BD/DNC criteria recommendations for ECMO patients, including a period of pre-oxygenation, setting ECMO sweep to 0.5-1 L/min, and measuring serial blood gases. Results During the study period, 15 of 300 (5%) patients underwent testing for DNC. Eight (2.7%) ECMO patients (median age = 44 years, 75% male, and 50% VA-ECMO) were diagnosed with BD, six (75%) of whom were determined with AT. In the other two patients who did not undergo AT due to safety concerns, ancillary tests (TCD and EEG) were consistent with BD and the patients were declared BD on the basis of those findings. An additional seven (2.3%) patients (median age = 55 years, 71% male, and 86% VA ECMO) were noted to have absent brainstem reflexes but failed to complete determination of DNC as they underwent withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment due to family wishes before a full evaluation was completed. Six (86%) of these patients with unconfirmed BD had at least one ancillary test performed that were not consistent with BD despite either neurological exam findings and/or AT results supporting a BD diagnosis. In the seventh patient, although absent brainstem reflexes were noted on the neurological exam with explanatory findings on imaging, there was no AT or ancillary testing done. Conclusion AT was used safely and successfully in 6 of the 8 ECMO patients diagnosed with BD, though providers were more confident using AT with ancillary tests. AT was always consistent with the neurological exam and imaging findings suggesting BD. However, there are limitations to ancillary tests for BD assessments when used without AT and we recommend performing at least two ancillary tests to confirm brain death if AT cannot be performed or is inconclusive in ECMO patients.
The Amount of intrapartum hemorrhage of different hemostasis methods after Placenta Accreta Spectrum
Authors: Wang Yuji , Han Junrui , Huang Yan 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of different hemostasis methods on the amount of intrapartum hemorrhage with placenta accreta spectrum (placenta accreta, increta, and percreta).
METHODS: A population-based record linkage study of women who diagnosed placenta accreta spectrum in West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University and Chengdu Women and Children Central Hospital from January 2020 to December 2020. Data were obtained from hospital records. According to the different methods of hemostasis, they were divided into without any measure group, transcatheter arterial embolization group, balloon tamponade group, drug group and multiple combined methods group. And the differences in the amount of intrapartum hemorrhage under different hemostasis methods were compared.
RESULTS: A total of 735 PAS patients were included in this study. The results showed that drug group intrapartum hemorrhage was lower than without any measure group (400 [300,600] ml and 565 [485,600] ml; P<0.001). And it is same in multiple combined methods (400 [320,600] ml and 565 [485,600] ml; P<0.001). There was no difference between transcatheter arterial embolization group and without any measure group (400 [300,600] ml and 590 [508,600] ml; P=0.137). And balloon tamponade group intrapartum hemorrhage was higher than without any measure group (400 [300,600] ml and 765 [650,885] ml; P=0.001).
CONCLUSION: Drug and multiple combined methods can effectively control the amount of intrapartum hemorrhage. Transcatheter arterial embolization can’t effectively control the amount of intrapartum hemorrhage. Balloon tamponade could increase the amount of intrapartum hemorrhage. And when the amount of intrapartum hemorrhage reached 600 ml, no method could control bleeding.
Priority-Based Model for Rehabilitation of Water Networks Using FAHP
Authors: Karasneh Sura , Moqbel Shadi 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Prioritizing water distribution networks rehabilitation is a challenge for decision-makers due to the various and complicated elements that are involved in the decision process and mainly the high cost of such projects. Using a multicriteria approach for prioritization of water network rehabilitation will strengthen the decision-making process and provide a base for a cost-effective solution. Although network rehabilitation is crucial to water management in Jordan due to being under water scarcity, refugee waves and frequent failure in old networks, current practices in giving preferences are based on the personal experience of certain stakeholders. This study develops a priority-based model using fuzzy logic to facilitate decision-making. The weights of contributing factors were calculated using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) after judging by stakeholders and water distribution projects' experts in the Jordanian water sector. Then, a priority model was built using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that produced a priority ranked list. The study results showed that the physical factors have the highest weight, followed by the operational, quality of service, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Finally, the model was tested on five water networks in the Amman Governorate.
Factors associated with barriers to healthcare access among ever-married women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: analysis from the 2017-2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey
Authors: Hinata Hitomi , Lwin Kaung Suu , Eguchi Akifumi , Ghaznavi Cyrus , Hashizume Masahiro , Nomura Shuhei 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Background:
Globally, women suffer more from healthcare inequalities, which might be the factor causing excess mortality in all periods of life. Though Bangladesh has achieved excellent progress in providing health care, the country still has some critical challenges that need immediate attention. The objective of this study is to examine the association between social determinants and barriers in accessing healthcare among ever-married women aged 15–49 in Bangladesh.
Methods:
The study was conducted among 20,127 women aged 15–49, using data from the 2017–2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. The barriers to healthcare, which were created from four questions about whether a woman faced problems in permission, obtaining money, distance, or companionship, were the outcome variable. The independent variable included age, marital status, education level, employment, religion, health insurance status, frequency of exposure to mass media, the sex of the household head, owning a mobile phone, household wealth status. Descriptive analysis, bivariate analysis, and multilevel multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. The associations were expressed as adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI).
Results:
More than two-thirds (66.3%) of women reported having at least one perceived barrier in accessing healthcare. Women with a higher level of education (AOR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.41–0.57), reading newspapers or magazines at least once a week (AOR = 0.65 CI: 0.53–0.79), watching television at least once a week (AOR = 0.88 CI: 0.80–0.96), owning a mobile telephone (AOR = 0.78 CI: 0.73–0.84) and those in the richest wealth quintile (AOR = 0.45, CI: 0.38–0.52) had lower odds of having barriers in accessing healthcare. In addition, widowed (AOR = 1.53 CI: 1.26–1.84), divorced (AOR = 1.91 CI:1.47–2.48), or separated (AOR = 1.98 CI: 1.46–2.69) women and those engaged in household and domestic services (AOR = 2.07 CI: 1.59–2.69) had higher odds of having a financial barrier in accessing healthcare.
Conclusions:
This study shows the association between individual, household, and community level factors and the barriers in accessing healthcare in Bangladesh. The factors identified include age, marital status, educational level, occupation, exposure to mass media, owning a mobile telephone, wealth quantile, and region of residence. These findings highlight the need to pay critical attention to these factors to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 3.7, and 3.8. The findings of this study could help healthcare policymakers improve women's healthcare through service redistribution to achieve equity in healthcare.
Single cell RNA sequencing reveals the cytological characteristics and related immune microenvironment of gastric signet ring cell carcinoma
Authors: Chai Jie , Zhao Weizhu , Jia Yanfei , Sun Guangyu , Yang Haiying , Liu Luguang , Qu Xianlin , Ding Jishuang , Yu Hang , Xu Botao , Zhao Siwei , Xing Ligang 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
BACKGROUND
Gastric signet ring cell carcinoma (GSRC) is a special pathological type of gastric cancer (GC), which has the biological characteristics of high invasiveness, metastasis and poor prognosis, and has always been a major problem in clinical diagnosis and treatment. The current research on GSRC is stagnant at the tissue level of exome and mRNA sequencing, and lacks precision. We tried to use single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq)to reveal the biological characteristics of GSRC at the cellular level to guide clinical diagnosis and treatment, which has important theoretical and practical significance.
METHODS
We analyzed 32456 single cells from para-cancerous tissues of 5 patients and 117326 single cells from the cancer tissues of 13 patients by scRNA-seq. Results of the analysis were validated by immunohistochemistry, cell line cultures and bioinformatics.
RESULTS
The single-cell plot of GSRC was successfully constructed for the first time. There is also significant heterogeneity among Signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) sub-clusters. Microseminoprotein Beta (MSMB) as a marker can guide the identification of SRCC and moderate/poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma (M/PDA) cells. The up-regulated genes in SRCC were mainly enriched in abnormally active cancer-related signaling pathways and immune response signaling pathways. SRCC can be also significantly enriched in mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) and estrogen signaling pathway, and they can interact and promote each other, and continue to amplify the effect. SRCC has lower cell adhesion and higher immune evasion ability, they also have an immunosuppressive microenvironment, these may be closely related to the relatively poor prognosis of GSRC.
CONCLUSIONS
Compared to M/PDA, GSRC has unique cytological characteristics and immune microenvironment, which will provide assistance for precision diagnosis and treatment.
Characterization analysis of 532 nm laser drilling of silicon-based glass heterogeneous integration composites
Authors: Lin Che-Shu , Tai Chih-Ho , Chen Rou-Jhen , Li Kuan-Ming , Young Hong-Tsu , Hsiao Wen-Tse 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
In the era of the Internet of Things, the demand for sensors—including those used in wearable devices, those used in smart machinery, electronic sensors for vehicles, and gas sensors—is steadily increasing. To improve the performance of sensing components, stacking circuits and packaging materials can be used as the heterogeneous chips in manufacturing processes. For example, owing to its composition of multiple materials, a sensing component cannot be returned to a semiconductor production line for a second round of the through-hole process. Because the laser is an excellent tool for via processes, the diffraction limit of a laser-focused spot should be considered. Thus, for holes with large diameters (i.e., 100 µm), composited laser machining should be considered. This study used 532-nm laser milling technology to fabricate holes with large diameters (300 µm) on a silicon-based glass heterogeneous integration composite material used in sensing components. Single-layer and multilayer milling removal rates, depth of focus formula, and experimental analysis results were recorded. The effect parameters were laser power, galvanometric scanning speed, and number of laser milling processes. The fabrication via characteristics were systematically analyzed using a field-emission scanning electron microscope, a confocal laser scanning microscope, and a four-point probe instrument. Moreover, to analyze the via performance after laser milling, a filled metal contact deposition process based on the resistance value measurement was employed. The experimental results revealed that (1) the diameters of the perforated holes increased with the number of laser milling processes, (2) the galvanometer scanning speed increased as the via diameter decreased, (3) the oxygen concentration distribution around the hole decreased farther away from the hole, (4) the inside of the hole contained high concentrations of carbon and oxygen because of the laser processing process, and (5) more laser residues were observed closer to the bottom of the hole, causing more material to adhere to the wall closer to the bottom. Finally, the side view revealed that as the number of laser milling processes increased, the hole could be dug deeper, and the sidewall of the hole became more vertical, resulting in the measurement angle decreasing relatively.
Transmission Characteristics of Flexible Low-Loss Solid Circular Polymer Dielectric Waveguides for Sub-THz Applications
Authors: Li Yue , Liao Shaowei , Xue Quan , Che Wenquan 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
This work investigates transmission characteristics of flexible solid circular polymer dielectric waveguides (SCPDWs) in the sub-THz band, especially those important for practical applications, including transmission loss, energy confinement and bending loss. In addition, the expanded polyethylene (EPE) cladding and interconnector are introduced to ensure good working conditions and quickly extend transmission length, respectively. The 1.5-mm-diameter SCPDW made of properly selected polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is considered, which is flexible and low-loss. The simulation shows that more than 99% power can be confined in the 9-mm-diameter circular area when the frequency is over 90 GHz. The prototypes are fabricated and measured within 88-140 GHz. The measurement shows that the PTFE SCPDW has 0.5-4.8 dB/m loss, much lower than most reported solid polymer dielectric waveguides (SPDWs). A 30-mm-radius 90° bending is generally lossless in frequencies over 120 GHz, and adopting the polarization orthogonal to the bending direction can improve the bending loss. A 9-mm-diameter EPE cladding brings about 1 dB/m attenuation, which, however, dramatically reduces external interference on the PTFE SCPDW. The designed interconnector can easily extend the SCPDW transmission length with an acceptable ≤2 dB loss. The above results prove that the PTFE SCPDW and its corresponding cladding and interconnector can achieve good sub-THz high-speed wired interconnects. Though only a specific diameter is considered, the performances of SCPDWs with different diameters can also be deduced. The investigated features are expected to be beneficial for future SPDWs applications.
The theory and application of information transfer and causality based on symbolic recurrence
Authors: Liu Xiaoyu , Lin Aijing 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Recurrence quantification is a powerful tool to investigate the behavior of dynamic systems. Symbolic recurrence plots (SRPs) offer a richer representation of recurrences by overcoming the arbitrariness of distance threshold selection in phase space. We introduce transfer entropy on symbolic recurrences as an approach to examine causal interactions between dynamical systems from their time series. The approach combines recurrence plots, information theory, and symbolic dynamics, which empowers researchers to visualize and quantify coupling in dynamic systems effectively. Here, by analyzing the causal relationship of EEG signals in different brain regions of healthy people and epilepsy patients, we attempt to demonstrate the research value of transfer entropy on symbolic recurrences in the field of real-word research.
Explainable and Interactive Simulated Annealing Strategy Ranking
Authors: Ibrahim Osman Ali Sadek 
Published: October 2022

Abstract

This short paper is about the first Explainable and Interactive Learning to Rank (LTR) Package in Information Retrieval (IR). This application is based on Combining the Simulated Annealing Strategy with (1+1) Evolutionary Strategy (SAS-Rank) which was introduced before as a learning algorithm for ranking in previous studies. In this application, ranking models of the offspring and parent chromosomes were shown during run time for each iteration. Furthermore, there are three options for changing the SAS-Rank parameters and seeing the evaluation results obtained. This application is the first application introducing interactive learning in the ranking problem domain for IR.
Methotrexate regimen and periodontal therapy change the oral-gut microbiota composition in rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Oliveira Sicília Rezende , de Arruda José Alcides Almeida , Corrêa Jôice Dias , Carvalho Valessa Florindo , Medeiros Julliane Dutra , Schneider Ayda Henriques , Machado Caio Cavalcante , Duffles Letícia Fernanda , Fernandes Gabriel R. , Calderaro Débora Cerqueira , J Mario Taba , Abreu Lucas Guimarães , Fukada Sandra Yasuyo , Oliveira Renê Donizeti Ribeiro , Louzada-Júnior Paulo , Cunha Fernando Queiroz , Silva Tarcília Aparecida 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
Objectives
This study evaluated the influence of methotrexate (MTX) and periodontal therapy on the composition of the oral-gut microbiota of individuals with RA.
Methods
Thirty-seven individuals with RA were evaluated at three time points. The composition of the oral and gut microbiota was assessed by amplifying the V4 region of the 16S gene from subgingival plaques and stools.
Results
MTX tended to reduce the alpha diversity of the oral and gut microbiota, an effect that was partially reversed in the oral microbiota after periodontal treatment. The relative abundance of the oral microbiota was directly influenced by periodontal status. Conversely, periodontitis did not influence the gut microbiota. MTX treatment did not affect the periodontal condition; however, it modified the interactions between clinical parameters and the oral-gut microbiota, with the emergence of novel and simplified correlations. Porphyromonas gingivalis was linked to increased production of neutrophil extracellular traps (NET) regardless of periodontal status and this periodontopathogenic bacterium induced significant production of NET in vitro, particularly in individuals with RA.
Conclusion
MTX and periodontal treatment directly affected the composition and richness of the oral-gut microbiota, with the emergence of different microbial groups. P. gingivalis and NET typify the microbial-host interaction in RA and periodontitis.