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Semeful Sociabilities: Socially Networked Photography as Embodied Relationships of Touch
Authors: Andreallo Fiona 
Published: June 2022

AbstractIn this chapter, I define cultural semes in response to academic discussions of technological seams. Discussions of technological seams are divided by aspirations of seamlessness and seamfulness. Seamlessness aims towards technology being seamlessly integrated into our everyday relationships. Arguments ofseamfulness are driven by a focus on user empowerment and how seamlessness acts as a form of social control. In this context,semefulness focuses explicitly on the significance and meanings of Touch in human–technology physical relationships. Identifying social media and the technological self as embodied and drawing on the findings throughout this book, I propose the term “semeful sociabilities” to describe networked social media practices of the technological self, recognising visual social relationships as culturally meaningful practices of Touch.
Key Takeaways and Prospective Research
Authors: Andreallo Fiona 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThis chapter outlines the book’s key takeaways and future research trajectories, emphasising that Touch is a key cultural communicative aspect of social media relationships, and more broadly of digitally networked relationships. I summarise the key argument of each chapter, then drawing these arguments together, I locate and define the key aspects of “semeful sociabilities” as a means to map Touch of digitally networked social relationships and to describe the technological self as meaningful (semeful) and part of meaning-making processes. Mapping Touch is a means through which selfies and memes (as fundamental elements of everyday cultural communication and embodied networked practices) can be explored as meaningful cultural relationships, exposing the social, cultural and political realities of everyday socialities. Future trajectories for semeful sociabilities include application to a range of other memes and selfies, and to networked social relationships beyond visual. Furthermore, I propose that mapping Touch (to identify semeful social relationships) can provide insight into investigations and mapping of automated systems. Semeful sociabilities has the potential to identify and expose the semefulness (meanings) and impact of seamless systems and gain a better understanding of ourselves as humans as we design our technological futures.
Bowing to a New Emperor: Three Different Missionary Perspectives on the Qing Dynasty
Authors: Schindler Georg 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThis contribution further questions the assumption of a consistently colonial gaze by European travellers to Asia, by carefully connecting Catholic imaginations of Asia as a geopolitical space with reflections on the necessity of European audience to understand Chinese political rule and legitimacy. Hence, it is necessary to propose a more nuanced framework to investigate the impact of the Qing conquest of China on Catholic evaluations of the political situation in East Asia. In the sixteenth and seventeenth century, China is described as a highly developed country, and the question is how to adjust such a vision within the new political reality. A variety of answers are given by Catholic missionaries, depending on their personal experiences, political theories and theological stances. In particular, the essay presents three perspectives towards the new Qing dynasty, presenting texts by Adam Schall, Martino Martini and Domingo Fernanéz de Navarette.
New and innovative microwave-assisted technology for synthesis of guar gum-grafted acrylamide hydrogel superabsorbent for the removal of acid red 8 dye from industrial wastewater
Authors: Batouti Mervette El , Sadik Wagih , Eldemerdash Abdel Ghaffar , Hanafy Esra , Fetouh Howida Abouel 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe goal of this study is to develop a new effective guar gum-grafted acrylamide hydrogel for wastewater treatment, abbreviated as (guar gum-g-acrylamide). For the non-biodegradable and hazardous synthetic acid red 8, the produced guar gum-g-acrylamide hydrogel is a promising thermally stable adsorbent. Microwave-aided technique, ammonium persulfate initiator, and N,N′-methylene-bis-acrylamide cross-linker are used to make a hydrogel comprising natural polysaccharides guar gum grafted by poly acrylamide. Fourier transformer infrared (FTIR) spectra and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) demonstrate that varied percentages of acrylamide successfully graft the backbone of guar gum. When the grafting percentage of acrylamide is raised, the hydrogel’s maximum adsorption capacity (qe) increases. At pH 1 of dye solution, maximum adsorption capacity (qe) is 18 mg.g−1, at pH 9; qe is decreased up to 8 mg.g−1. At 0.5 g.L−1 hydrogel, the dye has a low removal percentage (34%), but when the hydrogel dosage is increased to 8 g.L−1, the removal percentage increases to 90%. When the initial AR8 dye concentration was increased from 50 to 300 mg.L−1, the removal percentage reduced to 20% and the adsorbed quantity dye increased from 17 to 44 mg.g−1, but both parameters became limited above this dye concentration. Other ideal conditions for AR8 dye removal by the hydrogel include 60 min of contact time, 150 revolutions per minute (rpm), and a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The AR8 dye adsorption kinetic is pseudo-second order, assuming electrostatic interaction between the negatively charged AR8 dye molecules and the positively charged hydrogel-functional group. The adsorption values fit the Langmuir isotherm, with qmax. of 54.054 mg.g−1. The adsorbed quantity (qe) decreases as the temperature rises, indicating that dye molecules physisorbed on the hydrogel pores, and the maximum adsorption capacity is at 20 °C. The exothermic and spontaneity of adsorption were confirmed by the negative values of heat of adsorption (∆H°ads.) and standard Gibbs free energy of adsorption (∆G°ads.). The reusability of the hydrogel was validated after three cycles of desorption of AR8 dye from the hydrogel surface in alkaline solution.
Laryngeal function-preserving of frontolateral vertical partial laryngectomy (FLVPL) for selected T4a glottic cancer with thyroid cartilage invasion adherence to the anterior commissure: an innovative attempt
Authors: Yan Honghong , Wu Di , Mai Jun-hao , Zhao Zheng , Xu Pengfei , Liao Lieqiang , Lin Hongsheng , Zhang Xin-rui , Liu Xue-Kui 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy in selected T4a glottic cancer (thyroid cartilage invasion adherence to the anterior commissure) treated with frontolateral vertical partial laryngectomy (FLVPL) and laryngeal framework reconstruction using titanium mesh.

Methods
Six patients with the limited T4a glottic cancer with thyroid cartilage destruction adherence to the anterior commissure, underwent FLVPL from 2009 to 2016 in Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center. All patients were followed up postoperatively.

Results
All patients comprised radical tumor resection and favorable functional outcomes, and no aspiration and laryngeal stenosis were observed. According to postoperative pathology, four patients should go through postsurgical radiotherapy with a mean dose of 66 Gy. But one of them refused to undergo postoperative radiotherapy, who observed local recurrence in postcricoid area underwent total laryngectomy (TL) and ipsilateral selected neck dissection in post-surgery two year. During follow-up period, all patients were still alive, and five patients without local recurrence and distant metastases.

Conclusion
FLVPL and laryngeal framework reconstruction using titanium mesh is one viable surgical procedure to obtain adequate oncologic and functional outcomes.
Combined long-term enriched environment and caffeine supplementation improve memory function in C57Bl6 mice
Authors: Stazi Martina , Zampar Silvia , Nadolny Madeleine , Büschgens Luca , Meyer Thomas , Wirths Oliver 
Published: June 2022

AbstractRegular physical activity has been associated with healthy brain aging, reflected by beneficial effects on cognition and learning and memory. Nutritional supplements such as caffeine have been shown to act as cognitive enhancers and may possess neuroprotective properties. Interestingly, caffeine also improves athletic capabilities and is widely used by athletes because of its performance-enhancing effect, while information on potential additive beneficial effects of physical activity and caffeine on cognitive performance is scarce. In the present study, the effects of caffeine supplementation in combination with prolonged physical and cognitive stimulation in the form of the enriched environment (EE) housing for a duration of 4 months were analyzed. We demonstrate that caffeine supplementation together with prolonged environmental enrichment led to enhanced memory function, resulting in improved recognition and spatial working memory in behavioral paradigms such as the novel object recognition task or the Morris water maze in C57Bl6 wild-type mice. Mice housed under EE conditions showed increased gene expression levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the hippocampus. The present findings underscore the potential impact of continuous physical activity in the prevention of age-related cognitive decline and may offer new options for combinatorial approaches.
Comparison of 3-year outcomes of photodynamic therapy combined with intravitreal ranibizumab or aflibercept for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy in a European cohort
Authors: Liu Siyin , Chhabra Ramandeep 
Published: June 2022

Abstract

Purpose
Combined use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF) agents, such as ranibizumab (IVR) or aflibercept (IVA), has been shown to be effective for treating polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). However, it is currently not well established which anti-VEGF agent provides superior outcomes for performing combination therapy. The present study compares the visual outcomes and re-treatment burden of combination therapy of PDT with either IVR or IVA in a European cohort of patients with PCV.

Methods
A retrospective analysis was done on PCV patients who had received combination therapy of PDT with either IVR or IVA. The demographic characteristics, visual outcome, and anti-VEGF re-treatment exposures were analysed and compared.

Results
A total of forty-four eyes (n = 11 male, 25%) were included in the analysis: 7 patients received IVR, 19 started with IVR but switched to IVA (IVS), and 18 received IVA, in combination with PDT. The BCVA improved in all three groups at 6-, 12-, 18-, 24-, 30-, and 36-month follow-ups after PDT, although the improvement was not statistically significant in the IVR group. The number of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections required/year after PDT was significantly fewer than before PDT. Significantly less eyes in the IVS group attained a good visual acuity of more than 70 ETDRS letters at the final visit.

Conclusion
Both IVR and IVA combined with PDT were effective treatments for the European cohort of patients with PCV. In eyes refractory to IVR, performing PDT promptly may be more beneficial than switching to IVA.
Germline specification and axis determination in viviparous and oviparous pea aphids: conserved and divergent features
Authors: Lin Gee-Way , Chung Chen-yo , Cook Charles E. , Lin Ming-Der , Lee Wen-Chih , Chang Chun-che 
Published: June 2022

AbstractAphids are hemimetabolous insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis without pupation. The annual life cycle of most aphids includes both an asexual (viviparous) and a sexual (oviparous) phase. Sexual reproduction only occurs once per year and is followed by many generations of asexual reproduction, during which aphids propagate exponentially with telescopic development. Here, we discuss the potential links between viviparous embryogenesis and derived developmental features in the pea aphidAcyrthosiphon pisum, particularly focusing on germline specification and axis determination, both of which are key events of early development in insects. We also discuss potential evolutionary paths through which both viviparous and oviparous females might have come to utilize maternal germ plasm to drive germline specification. This developmental strategy, as defined by germline markers, has not been reported in other hemimetabolous insects. In viviparous females, furthermore, we discuss whether molecules that in other insects characterize germ plasm, like Vasa, also participate in posterior determination and how the anterior localization of thehunchbackorthologueAp-hbestablishes the anterior-posterior axis. We propose that the linked chain of developing oocytes and embryos within each ovariole and the special morphology of early embryos might have driven the formation of evolutionary novelties in germline specification and axis determination in the viviparous aphids. Moreover, based upon the finding that the endosymbiontBuchnera aphidicolais closely associated with germ cells throughout embryogenesis, we propose presumptive roles forB. aphidicolain aphid development, discussing how it might regulate germline migration in both reproductive modes of pea aphids. In summary, we expect that this review will shed light on viviparous as well as oviparous development in aphids.
Beeinflussen moderne Informationssysteme die Wahl der Klinik bei Patienten mit Gefäßpathologien?
Authors: Hyhlik-Dürr Alexander , Koberstein Nadine , Schäfer Alexander E. , Zerwes Sebastian , Böckler Dittmar 
Published: June 2022

Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
Die Entscheidung, selbstständig eine Klinik zu wählen, ist für Patienten wichtig. Durch Digitalisierung und Mobilität besteht Wahlmöglichkeit. Durch die zunehmende Nutzung des Internets könnte dies an Bedeutung gewinnen.

Ziel der Arbeit
Erfassung verschiedener Wege der Informationsbeschaffung, Analyse der Einflussfaktoren auf die Nutzung digitaler Medien und die Wahl der behandelnden Kliniken.

Material und Methoden
Prospektive, systematische, monozentrische Analyse (2014–2015) aller ambulanten Patienten der Klinik für Gefäßchirurgie und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie Heidelberg. Zum einen wurden mithilfe von Fragebögen demografische Daten und Fragen hinsichtlich des Entscheidungsprozesses zur Klinikwahl und zum Internetverhalten analysiert. Zum anderen wurde mithilfe des „European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions Questionnaire“ (EQ5) gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität ermittelt.

Ergebnisse
Die Studienteilnahme lag nach Drop-out bei 36,1 %. Die 814 Teilnehmer waren im Durchschnitt 64,8 Jahre alt, 2/3 waren Männer (66,1). Sie waren signifikant älter als Frauen (61,8). Der errechnete EQ5-Index ergab im Durchschnitt 0,79 (visuelle Analogskala 64,60). Männer gaben eine signifikant höhere Lebensqualität als Frauen an. Es bestand kein Zusammenhang zwischen Alter und Lebensqualität. Wichtigste Entscheidungskriterien zur Klinikwahl waren: Empfehlung des Arztes, guter Ruf und Erreichbarkeit der Klinik. 50 % der Teilnehmer, insbesondere jüngere Patienten mit höherer Lebensqualität, nutzten für die Klinikwahl auch das Internet.

Diskussion
Diese Studie konnte zeigen, dass es noch nicht das moderne Informationssystem Internet ist, weswegen sich Patienten für eine Klinik entscheiden. Der Arzt wird als Entscheidungsgrundlage präferiert. Das Internet ist für jüngere Patienten mit höherer Lebensqualität von Wichtigkeit.
An analysis about the accuracy of geographic profiling in relation to the number of observations and the buffer zone
Authors: Santosuosso Ugo , Papini Alessio 
Published: June 2022

AbstractGeographic Profiling (GP) attempts to reconstruct the spreading centre of a series of events due to the same cause. The result of the analysis provides an approximated localization of the spreading centre within an area (often represented as a red red), where the probability of finding it is higher than a given threshold (typically 95%). The analysis has as an assumption that the events will be likely to occur at very low probability around the spreading centre, in a ring-shaped zone called the buffer zone. Obvious examples are series of crimes perpetrated by an offender (unwilling to perpetrate offences close to home), or the localities of spread of an invasive species, where the buffer zone, if present, depends on the biological features of the species. Our first aim was to show how the addition of new events may change the preliminary approximate localization of the spreading centre. The analyses of the simulated data showed that if B, the parameter used to represent the radius of the buffer zone, varies within a range of 10% from the real value, after a low number of events (7–8), the method yields converging results in terms of distance between the barycentre of the red zone and the “real” user provided spreading centre of a simulated data set. The convergence occurs more slowly with the increase in inaccuracy of B. These results provide further validity to the method of the GP, showing that even an approximate choice of the B value can be sufficient for an accurate location of the spreading centre. The results allow also to quantify how many samples are needed in relation to the uncertainty of the chosen parameters, to obtain feasible results.
Assessing the Efficacy of Contextualized Group Counseling Education in Asia: A Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Sing-Kiat Ting Rachel , Jian-Ai Thong Justine , Lim Joy Yung-Re , Jones Elizabeth 
Published: June 2022

AbstractMany experiential learning teaching models are developed in Western cultures, with their efficacy not tested in non-Western cultures, especially in counseling education. This study examined the learning experiences of students (n = 52) enrolled in a culturally contextualized experiential teaching method implemented across a 3-year period in a Malaysian university Masters-level group counseling course. The course changes included group demonstrations by lecturers and peers, live group participation and observation, group dynamics map drawing and debriefing, paired group proposal writing and presentation, and group note- taking. This study adopted a mixed method approach with a short survey consisting of both standardized scales and open-ended questions, administered at the beginning and end of each 12-week semester. Archival data on students’ evaluation was also retrieved from the year before the intervention, to compare with the 3 years of intervention. Results showed a statistically significant improvement in students’ perceived group leadership skills and leadership characteristics at the end of the course. Students’ overall satisfaction with the course quality also improved significantly from the year prior to the implementation of the new teaching method. Qualitative coding identified three major themes–active learning classroom that led to confidence in group counseling knowledge and skills; experiential activities in the tutorial sessions, with opportunities to carry out their proposed group activities; and formative feedback given throughout the semester during tutorial settings contributing to the higher course satisfaction rate. To conclude, we discuss the implications of contextualized experiential learning for higher education counseling pedagogy in the Asian region.
Alginate modified graphene oxide for rapid and effective sorption of some heavy metal ions from an aqueous solution
Authors: Abd-Elhamid A. I. , Elgoud E. M. Abu , Aly H. F. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractHerein, we investigated a new strategy to modify the graphene oxide (GO) with sodium alginate (SA) using tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) as a binding agent. The graphene oxide-sodium alginate composite was highly loaded with carboxylate (–COO−Na+) groups, which permitted fast and efficient interaction with the metal ions. Therefore, the prepared composite was employed as an efficient adsorbent to uptake some heavy metals from an aqueous solution. The as-synthesized GO-SA was characterized by various advanced techniques before and after the removal process. The analysis of the experimental data showed that the Langmuir model fits well the adsorption data with maximum adsorption capacities of 887.21, 161.25, and 139.62 mg g−1 for Pb2+, Zn2+, and Cd2+, respectively. Moreover, the GO-SA presented a good regeneration and reuse ability, enhancing the removal rate for all the studied metal ions. In addition, the prepared composite showed a suitable selectivity for Pb2+ from Zn2+, and Cd2+ co-existed solution.
Genomics facilitates evaluation and monitoring of McCloud River Redband Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss stonei)
Authors: Habibi Ensieh , Miller Michael R. , Gille Daphne , Sanders Leigh , Rodzen Jeff , Aurniger Grace M. , Stephens Molly , Finger Amanda J. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe McCloud River Redband Trout (MRRT; Oncorhynchus mykiss stonei) is a unique subspecies of rainbow trout that inhabits the isolated Upper McCloud River of Northern California. A major threat to MRRT is introgressive hybridization with non-native rainbow trout from historical stocking and contemporary unauthorized introductions. To help address this concern, we collected RAD-sequencing data on 308 total individuals from MRRT and other California O. mykiss populations and examined population structure using Principal Component and admixture analyses. Our results are consistent with previous studies; we found that populations of MRRT in Sheepheaven, Swamp, Edson, and Moosehead creeks are nonintrogressed. Additionally, we saw no evidence of introgression in Dry Creek, and suggest further investigation to determine if it can be considered a core MRRT conservation population. Sheepheaven Creek was previously thought to be the sole historical lineage of MRRT, but our analysis identified three: Sheepheaven, Edson, and Dry creeks, all of which should be preserved. Finally, we discovered diagnostic and polymorphic SNP markers for monitoring introgression and genetic diversity in MRRT. Collectively, our results provide a valuable resource for the conservation and management of MRRT.
The March of Chatbots into Recruitment: Recruiters’ Experiences, Expectations, and Design Opportunities
Authors: Koivunen Sami , Ala-Luopa Saara , Olsson Thomas , Haapakorpi Arja 
Published: June 2022

AbstractOrganizations’ hiring processes are increasingly shaped by various digital tools and e-recruitment systems. However, there is little understanding of the recruiters’ needs for and expectations towards new systems. This paper investigates recruitment chatbots as an emergent form of e-recruitment, offering a low-threshold channel for recruiter-applicant interaction. The rapid spread of chatbots and the casual nature of their user interfaces raise questions about the perceived benefits, risks, and suitable roles in this sensitive application area. To this end, we conducted 13 semi-structured interviews, including 11 interviews with people who are utilizing recruitment chatbots and two people from companies that are developing recruitment chatbots. The findings provide a qualitative account of their expectations and motivations, early experiences, and perceived opportunities regarding the current and future use of chatbots in recruitment. While chatbots answer the need for attracting new candidates, they have also introduced new challenges and work tasks for the recruiters. The paper offers considerations that can help to redesign recruitment bots from the recruiter’s viewpoint.