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QED parton distribution functions in the MSHT20 fit
Authors: Cridge T. , Harland-Lang L. A. , Martin A. D. , Thorne R. S. 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWe present the MSHT20qed set of parton distribution functions (PDFs). These are obtained from the MSHT20 global analysis via a refit including QED corrections to the DGLAP evolution at $${{{\mathcal {O}}}}(\alpha ),{{{\mathcal {O}}}}(\alpha \alpha _S)$$

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, and containing the photon PDF of the proton. As in the previous MMHT15qed study we use an input distribution for the photon that is derived from the LUXqed formulation, and find good consistency for the photon PDF with that of MMHT15qed, as well as with other recent sets. We also present a set of QED corrected neutron PDFs and accompanying photon distribution, and provide the photon PDF of the nucleons separated into elastic and inelastic contributions. We assess the general expectations for the impact of photon-initiated (PI) corrections to processes entering PDF fits, and review the effect of QED corrections on the other partons and on the fit quality, where electroweak corrections (including PI production) are appropriately added to the cross sections wherever possible. We explore the phenomenological implications of this set by comparing to a variety of benchmark cross sections, finding small but significant corrections due to the inclusion of QED effects in the PDFs.
Optimising longitudinal and lateral calorimeter granularity for software compensation in hadronic showers using deep neural networks
Authors: Neubüser Coralie , Kieseler Jan , Lujan Paul 
Published: January 2022

AbstractWe investigate the effect of longitudinal and transverse calorimeter segmentation on event-by-event software compensation for hadronic showers. To factorize out sampling and detector effects, events are simulated in which a single charged pion is shot at a homogenous lead glass calorimeter, split into longitudinal and transverse segments of varying size, and the total energy loss within each segment is used as the signal. As an approximation of an optimal reconstruction, a neural network-based energy regression is trained based on these signals. The architecture is based on blocks of convolutional kernels customized for shower energy regression using local energy densities; biases at the edges of the training dataset are mitigated using a histogram technique. With this approximation, we find that a longitudinal and transverse segment size less than or equal to 0.5 and 1.3 nuclear interaction lengths, respectively, is necessary to achieve an optimal energy measurement. In addition, an intrinsic energy resolution of $$8\%/\sqrt{E}$$

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Speckle Noise Algorithm-Based Ultrasound Imaging in Evaluating the Therapeutic Effect of Blood Purification on Children with Kidney Failure and Analysis of Its Correlation with Serum Inflammatory Factor Levels
Authors: Li Xueqin , Guo Hui , Songjin Soinam , Mo Ning , Chen Xiuying 
Published: January 2022

The study focused on the therapeutic effect of clinical treatment on urinary calculi with kidney failure and its relationship with the serum inflammatory factor levels. 90 children with melamine urinary calculi were selected as research subjects. Of them, 52 cases were in group 1 (nonrenal failure), and 38 cases were in group 2 (combined with renal failure). In addition, 35 hospitalized children with no history of melamine-contaminated milk feeding during the same period were used as healthy controls. They all underwent ultrasound imaging examination based on the speckle noise algorithm, and the prognosis was analyzed. It was found that the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), structural similarity (SSIM), and local edge preservation index (EPI) of the algorithm in this study were significantly greater than other algorithms (

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< 0.05). The admission age of the children in group 1 was significantly younger than that of group 2, the bilateral stone rate was significantly higher than that in group 2, and the difference was statistically significant (

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< 0.05). Of the 52 children in group 1, the stone disappeared in 25 cases after treatment, the stone was reduced in 20 cases, and the stone remained unchanged in 7 cases. The total effective rate of treatment was 88.46%. Of the 38 cases in group 2, the stone disappeared in 22 cases after treatment, the stone was reduced in 12 cases, and the stone remained unchanged in 4 cases. The total effective rate of treatment was 89.47%. No difference was noted in blood urea nitrogen (BUN), blood creatinine (Cr), TNF-α, and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in group 1, group 2, and the healthy control group (

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> 0.05). Hence, the denoising algorithm in this study has better denoising effects on ultrasound images than traditional algorithms, with higher definition and less noise and artifacts. The clinical treatment of children with urinary calculi and renal failure is highly effective, the renal function and serum inflammatory factor levels return to the normal range, and the inflammatory response is weakened.
Collective Knowledge and Skills of Planning and Executing Future-proof Curriculum Design of Outcomes-based Graduate Education
Authors: Eguia Rec E. 
Published: January 2022

The competitiveness of the workforce and the country's productivity in the future depend mainly on the quality of education. The strategic mindset of education leaders and planners, policymakers, administrators, researchers, teachers, students, and engagement of external stakeholders are some of the critical foundations of effective human capital development. Future-proof professionals are products of the quality of minds of the crafters and implementors of the graduate education curriculum. Therefore, education planners must be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills of curriculum planning. The University of Southeastern Philippines, College of Development Management (USeP-CDM), explores the opportunity to create a global community of professionals by developing an Outcomes-based Graduate Education (OBGE). Thus, this study aimed to determine the collective knowledge and skills of planning and executing curriculum design of graduate education of the college. This study employed a qualitative method of research using action research. Action research is an appropriate design of the study because it is anchored on the principles of participation, empowerment and critical reflection in curriculum planning. Data were collected from the in-house faculty workshops and meetings, external stakeholders' consultations, and research conferences. Action learning and reflective practice were used to validate the predetermined themes of the collective knowledge and skills in the planning and executing curriculum design and development. The study revealed seven collective knowledge and skills demonstrated in planning and implementing the curriculum design and development. These knowledge and skills include Innovation, Design Thinking, Futures Literacy, Collaborative Foresight, Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, and Reflective Practice. Finally, the study's findings showed that a newer sensibility of planning and execution of future-proof graduate education curriculum emanates from cultivating the knowledge creation process of the education planners, faculty, students, and administrators.
Awareness, Acceptability, and Perception of Stakeholders on the Vision and Mission of Cavite State University, Teacher Education Department Goals, and Education Program Objectives
Authors: Gomez Anabella C. , Basco Ma. Corazon M. 
Published: January 2022

This descriptive study aimed to determine the extent of awareness of various stakeholders on the Vision and Mission Statements of Cavite State University, Teacher Education Department Goals, and Education Program Objectives (VMGO), the acceptability level of the VMGO statements of the University, and the level of perception on the VMGO’s congruency and alignment to curricular education activities, operations, and projects. The study which was conducted at Cavite State University Imus Campus was able to yield data from 817 internal and external stakeholders.
Results reveal that both the internal and external stakeholders are highly aware of the VMGO of the University and its dissemination in various forms of media. Moreover, they highly understand and accept the VMGO statements. Likewise, their perceptions include strong agreement that the VMGO statements are clearly stated and highly congruent and aligned with the University policies and curricular activities of the Teacher Education Department programs.
From Soft Security to Hard Security in the Black Sea Region – Does the osce Fit?
Authors: Shelest Hanna 
Published: January 2022

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The article analyses the security transformation in the Black Sea region through the prism of threats and approaches flux, making an additional focus on the osce role in the regional security affairs. It comes from the assumption that whereas security threats have been evolving, demonstrating its fluidity in terms of the soft and hard power perspective, the osce remained with the realm of 1975 in terms of its approaches towards the Black Sea security. The main research questions are: How has security perception changed in the Black Sea region for the last three decades? Whether the osce is a security actor in the Black Sea region? Can resilience-building be a smart security response to the current challenges?
The Subjective Habitability & Acceptability Questionnaire (SHAQ): Development and Validation
Authors: Roma Peter G. , Blackwell Landon Lauren , Spencer Cara A. , Whitmire Alexandra M. , Williams Thomas J. 
Published: January 2022

Objective Describe the development and validation of the Subjective Habitability & Acceptability Questionnaire (SHAQ). Background Habitat area size, layout, and design may impact individual and team behavioral health and performance (BHP) outcomes in operational environments. However, there are no standardized measures of these relationships. Method SHAQ is a modular survey consisting of two 6-item scales: BHP Outcomes ( Performance of Individual Activities, Performance of Group Activities, Mood, Psychological Stress, Sleep, and Social Interactions) and Habitability Moderators ( Privacy, Social Density, Efficiency, Control, Comfort, and Convenience). We collected SHAQ data from NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) crews ( n = 19) in reference to multiple habitat areas (Sleep/Bedroom, Hygiene/Bathroom, Work/Office/Workshop, and Food Preparation/Kitchen/Galley) in the HERA operational environment, private hotel rooms, and individual home habitats. Results SHAQ has high construct validity (single factor solutions, mean item factor loading = 0.760, mean % variance = 60.37), internal consistency and reliability (item mean α = 0.880, mean ω=0.894, mean ICC = 0.430), concurrent validity (mean item r with System Usability Scale = 0.42), and discriminant validity (e.g., significantly higher facilitation of group activities in HERA Work/Office/Workshop and Food Preparation/Kitchen/Galley areas vs. Hygiene/Bathroom and Sleep/Bedroom areas; significantly higher ratings of privacy, comfort, and convenience in hotel vs. HERA). Conclusion SHAQ is a reliable, valid, and sensitive measure of BHP impacts of habitat size and layout. Application SHAQ can be used to inform evidence-based recommendations and thresholds for habitat area size, layout, and design options to support individual and team BHP in operational environments.
Correlation between surgical site infection and time-dependent blood platelet count in immunocompromised patients after femoral neck fracture
Authors: Liu Jianlin , Xu XiaoPei , Lv Xin , Shen Gufeng 
Published: January 2022

Objective The incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) after femoral neck fracture is significantly higher in immunocompromised patients. This study was performed to explore the temporal changes of blood-related parameters in immunocompromised patients after femoral neck fracture repair and to determine the correlation between the platelet (PLT) count and SSI. Methods This study involved 101 immunocompromised patients who underwent repair of a femoral neck fracture from April 2018 to August 2019. SSI was confirmed by postoperative observation of the incision and B-mode ultrasound imaging examination. Blood parameter measurements and dynamic observation were performed 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14 days postoperatively. Results The procalcitonin concentration, D-dimer concentration, and PLT count were strongly correlated with temporal changes. The PLT count changes crossed between patients with and without SSI 3 to 5 days after surgery, and the PLT count increased in patients with SSI 3 to 5 days after surgery. The PLT count had high specificity and sensitivity for predicting SSI with a cut-off value of 167.5 × 109/L. Conclusion The temporal changes of the PLT count in immunocompromised patients who have undergone femoral neck fracture repair can serve as an early warning of SSI.
Context Matters: Assessing the Association Between Area Deprivation and the Severity of Injury and Types of Domestic Violence Victimization Among Women
Authors: Shour Abdul R. , Hamberger L. Kevin , Meurer John , Kostelac Constance , Cassidy Laura 
Published: January 2022

Objectives: To analyze the association between social determinants of health (SDOH), as measured by the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), and the severity of injury and types of domestic violence (DV) victimization among women (≥18 years of age) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Methods: Neighborhood ADI data from the American Community Survey (2014–2018) were merged with Milwaukee Police Department DV data (2013–2017). ADI included multiple SDOH domains (education, employment, income/poverty, and housing quality). Types of DV were classified using an adaptation of the FBI-Uniform Crime Reporting-Hierarchy Rule, including Crimes Against Persons (homicide/negligent manslaughter, sexual assault/rape, and aggravated battery/assault). Chi-square, Anova tests, and logistic regression analyses were performed using Stata v.14.2; p-values ≤ .05 were considered statistically significant. Findings: Except for aggravated battery/assault (OR: 1.003, 95% CI: 1.001–1.010), there was no statistically significant relationship between neighborhood disadvantage and DV victimization in 21,095 DV incidents between 2013 and 2017. Adjusted model results indicate that with each increase in neighborhood disadvantage (by ADI), there was a 1.003 increase in the likelihood for aggravated battery/assault (OR: 1.003, 95% CI: 1.001–1.005). Severity of DV injury was not significantly associated with ADI (OR: 1.002, 95% CI: 0.999–1.004). However, non-Hispanic Black women were 1.3 times more likely than non-Hispanic Whites to be victims of aggravated battery/assault (OR: 1.321, 95% CI: 1.189–1.469). Hispanic women were more likely than non-Hispanic Whites to sustain a more severe injury (OR: 0.841, 95% CI: 0.732–0.970]). Conclusion: The likelihood of DV-aggravated battery/assault increased with neighborhood deprivation, and significant associations (and highly lopsided prevalence) were found in types of DV victimization by race/ethnicity, with non-Hispanic Black women experiencing higher prevalence than others. This study adds to the body of knowledge by looking at how macro-level neighborhood-SDOH characteristics influence women’s exposure to various forms of DV victimization and demonstrated the feasibility of linking law enforcement DV data to SDOH metrics, providing context for law enforcement DV victimizations.
Polyimide composites containing core shell particles with high dielectric constant and low dielectric loss
Authors: Peng Mingyun , Li Ke , Huang Bingliang , Cheng Jie 
Published: January 2022

Flake graphite @polyimide (FG@PI) particles with core @shell like structure were successfully synthesized and subsequently incorporated into PI matrix to prepare pI/FG@PI composite films. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) images showed that flake graphite (FG) was covered by PI coating and showed a fluffy structure. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), FT-IR, and XRD were also used to characterize FG@PI particles. The PI intermediate layer increases interaction between particles and films, which is very beneficial for increasing dielectric constant and inhibiting dielectric loss of pI/FG@PI composite. The experimental result shows that the pI/FG@PI composite film with 50wt% filler loading exhibits a high dielectric constant of 83.5 (about 24 times that of pure PI) and low dielectric loss of 0.11 at 1 MHz. Furthermore, its tensile strength is maintained at 78 MPa. This shows that the structure of PI intermediate layer is very beneficial for preparation of high dielectric constant and low dielectric loss composite.
Mechanical and tribological properties of polytetrafluoroethylene reinforced by nano-ZrO2: Molecular dynamic simulation
Authors: Xu Mingkun , Wang Tingmei , Wang Qihua , Zhang Xinrui , Tao Liming , Li Song 
Published: January 2022

The mechanism of enhancing the mechanical and tribological properties of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) via the addition of nano-ZrO2 was investigated by virtue of molecular dynamic (MD) simulation from an atomic level. The MD was used to explore stretch and break of molecular chains for understanding the inherent mechanism of nanocomposites. The results found that elastic modulus of PTFE and PTFE/ZrO2 were 1.42 GPa and 6.43 GPa, respectively. The average friction coefficients of PTFE and PTFE/ZrO2 were 0.168 and 0.113, respectively. Compared to PTFE, the friction coefficient of PTFE/ZrO2 decreased by 32.7%. To explore the microscopic friction mechanism, the radial distribution function, atomic concentration, and atomic velocity were simulated and interpreted accordingly during the tribological process.
An Empirical Study on Key Entrepreneur Motivations and Their Influence on Enterprise Success
Authors: Pattanayak Sthitaprajnya , Kakati Munindra 
Published: January 2022

MSMEs play vital role in the economy by way of their robust contributions to GDP, National Income and Employment. Therefore, they get special focus from Government and witness larger public participation. However, in spite of their systematic importance and large scale presence, they face several hurdles for their existence. While many succumb to quick failures, some of them also proceed to attain phenomenal success. Most of the research curiosity in MSMEs comes from this fragility and uncertainty. Researchers believe that, reason of success or failure can be better diagnosed by finding out the genesis—what at all motivated the entrepreneur to initiate the venture. With this objective, 396 samples comprising both successful and not-so-successful enterprises are studied together to understand role of entrepreneurial motivations in enterprise success. The study finds significant co-relation between motivation and enterprise success. Independent t-Test established significant difference between successful and unsuccessful ones in terms of entrepreneurial motivation. Through Principal Component Analysis, three underlying constructs were identified explaining cumulative variance of 62.37%. They measured Need Oriented Motivation, Inspiration Oriented Motivation and Ambition Oriented Motivation. Need Oriented Motivation is found to be basic and universal to both successful and not-so-successful ones. Need served as the necessary condition but not sufficient condition for success. Combining this with Inspiration and Ambition oriented motivation seemed to lead to better probability of success.
A Multidisciplinary Educational Approach to Anticoagulation Management for a Percutaneous Endovascular Mechanical Circulatory Support Device
Authors: Lee Patrick H. , Schwaner Lauren , Taglieri Gillian , Mullins Caitlin F. , Sylvia Lynne M. 
Published: January 2022

Background Anticoagulation (AC) management of the Impella varies considerably among treatment centers. Published data regarding the management of complications including heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, bleeding and thrombosis are limited. Objective A multidisciplinary team was assembled to 1) identify baseline knowledge of nurses and pharmacists involved in Impella anticoagulation management; 2) develop an educational tool specific to Impella anticoagulation; 3) reassess knowledge following implementation of the tool. Methods A team consisting of pharmacists, nurses and a physician developed surveys that were subsequently distributed to 28 nurses and 17 pharmacists. Survey questions measured knowledge in 4 areas of anticoagulation management: product selection, administration, monitoring and therapeutic recommendation. A pocket card containing flow diagrams for Impella anticoagulation management was developed. Following distribution of the card and education on its application, surveys were redistributed to measure the change in knowledge. Results The frequency (%) of correct answers for all survey questions for both pharmacists and nurses significantly increased from 38% to 84% (p < 0.00001) and 63% to 93% (p < 0.00001), respectively. Substantial increases in the frequency of correct answers in the majority of question categories were observed for both pharmacists and nurses postintervention. Conclusion and Relevance Using a multidisciplinary approach, an institution-specific pocket card addressing the complexities of Impella anticoagulation was developed. Following dissemination of the card and education on its application, improved knowledge across the scope of Impella anticoagulation management was observed in both pharmacists and nurses.
Examining the mediating effect of psychosocial resources on the relationship between ambivalent feelings and depression among Israeli Arab family caregivers of people with dementia
Authors: AboJabel Hanan , Werner Perla 
Published: January 2022

Objectives Providing care for family members of individuals with dementia can be accompanied by a myriad of emotions, usually involving negative as well as positive feelings, or “ambivalent feelings.” Recent studies conducted among family caregivers of people with dementia have shown ambivalent feelings to be associated with serious psychological consequences, such as increased depression. However, little is known about the path leading from ambivalent feelings to depression. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the interplay of ambivalent feelings and depression with family caregivers’ psychosocial resources—that is, their coping strategies and social support. Methods A cross-sectional study using face-to-face interviews (via structured questionnaire) was conducted with 175 Israeli Arab family caregivers (adult children and spouses) of elderly people with Alzheimer’s disease (87.4% female; 72% adult children; mean age = 54.28). Results Overall, the participants reported a mild level of depression (mean = 7.93; SD = 4.30; range 0–15) and a moderate level of ambivalent feelings (mean = 1.63; SD = 1.04; range 0–3). Additionally, as expected, ambivalent feelings made a unique—although modest—contribution, adding an additional 6% ( p < 0.001) to the explanation of depression ( R2 = 0.56, p<0.001). Whereas, neither problem-focused coping nor emotion-focused coping played a significant role in mediating the relationship between ambivalent feelings and depression, social support did mediate the relationship between these variables. Conclusions Our findings show that strengthening and expanding social networks among Israeli caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease can minimize the impact of experiences of emotional feelings on depression.