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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201610.0110.v1

High-Speed Visual Analysis of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Oscillating Heat Pipes with Different Diameters

Xiangdong Liu, Qing Sun, Chengbin Zhang, Liangyu Wu

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: oscillating heat pipe; fluid flow motion; flow pattern; thermal performance; inner diameter

Online: 26 October 2016 (09:30:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1306.v1

Influence of Patient Position-Related Differences in Intra- and Postoperative Implications on Major Anesthesia Parameters in Posterior Fossa Surgery

Oana Maria Radu, Georgeta Magdalena Balaci, Daniel Corneliu Leucuța, Vlad Ioan Moisescu, Cristina Munteanu, Stefan Ioan Florian

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Clinical Medicine Keywords: hemodynamic implications; venous air embolism; sitting position; park-bench position; EtCO2; pneumocephalus; postoperative hematoma

Online: 17 September 2024 (10:42:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1209.v1

Mitigating Effect of the Sea on Temperatures along Mediterra-Nean Coastal Areas: The Case of the Vine Territory of the Matera DOP – Basilicata (Italy)

Pasquale Cirigliano, Stanislao Esposito, Edmondo Di Giuseppe, Andrea Cresti

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: Climate change; Viticulture; Italy-Basilicata region; Bioclimatic indices; Altitude; Temperature; Mediterranean sea

Online: 16 September 2024 (12:21:59 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0886.v1

A Survey of the Routing Problem for Cooperated Trucks and Drones

Shuo Dang, Yao Liu, Zhihao Luo, Zhong Liu, Jianmai Shi

Subject: Engineering, Transportation Science And Technology Keywords: Drones; Trucks; Vehicle routing problem; Survey

Online: 12 September 2024 (11:03:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0858.v1

Optimization Processes of Constructions through their Greening

Adrian Ioana, Diana Cristina Labes (Craciun), Nicolae Constantin, Augustin Semenescu, Roxana Marina Solea (Iordachescu), Daniela Alice Luta (Manolescu), Alexandra Istrate

Subject: Engineering, Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering Keywords: construction; processess; optimization; polymers; carbon; emission; strategy

Online: 11 September 2024 (07:32:20 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1271.v2

Bioactive Factors Isolated and Purified from Bovine Colostrum Can Restore Extracellular Matrix under Degradation by Metalloproteinases

Federica Coppa, Graziella Giuffrida, Giulia Iannello, Stefania Pennisi, Greta Ferruggia, Maria Violetta Brundo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: mechanical signals; wound healing; collagen; integrin; mechanotransducer; ELISA test

Online: 11 September 2024 (03:46:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0319.v1

Compensation Function Observer-based Backstepping Sliding Mode Control of Uncertain Electro-hydraulic Servo Systems

Changzhong Pan, Yanjun Wang, Simon X. Yang, Zhijing Li, Jinsen Xiao

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: Lyapunov function; electro-hydraulic servo system; compensation function observer (CFO); backstepping; sliding mode control; observer-based control

Online: 4 September 2024 (08:41:43 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1077.v1

Lipid and Immunophenotypic Profiles in Hemodialysis Patients with Citrate vs. Acetate Dialysates

Diana Rodríguez-Espinosa, Elena Cuadrado-Payán, Laura Morantes, Miquel Gomez, Francisco Maduell, José Jesús Broseta

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Urology And Nephrology Keywords: lipids; dyslipidemia; acetate; acetate-free; citrate; hemodialysis; dialysate

Online: 16 August 2024 (03:38:33 CEST)

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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant cardiovascular (CV) risk factor, with dialysis-dependent CKD (DD-CKD) patients facing high mortality rates. Hypercholesterolemia is another crucial CV risk factor, typically managed with lipid-lowering therapy, though its efficacy in DD-CKD remains uncertain. Evidence shows mixed results regarding the benefits of statins in these patients. Citrate-based dialysates are known to reduce inflammatory biomarkers compared to acetate-based ones, potentially impacting lipid profiles and immune responses. This study aimed to determine the effects of citrate versus acetate dialysate on lipid profiles and immunophenotypes in DD-CKD patients. Methods: This unicentric, cross-over, prospective study included 21 hemodialysis patients (10 males, 11 females, average age 62.25 years). Each patient underwent 24 dialysis sessions (12 with each dialysate) and acted as their own control. Lipid profiles, immunological parameters, and nutritional and inflammatory markers were measured before the last session with each dialysate. Results: Compared to acetate dialysate (AD), citrate dialysate (CD) resulted in significantly higher LDL (75.71 vs. 67.05 mg/dL, p=0.042) and HDL (51.19 vs. 47.14 mg/dL, p=0.013), and lower TG (97.86 vs. 110.38 mg/dL, p=0.046). CD also led to higher NK cells (19.24 vs. 16.95%, p=0.035), higher complement C3 levels (115.14 vs. 107.81 mg/dL, p=0.009) and lower CD3+ CD8+ and CD16+56+ lymphocytes. Finally, total lymphocytes were lower with AD than with CD. We found no difference in predialysis nutritional nor inflammatory parameters (IL-6 and hs-CRP) except for ESR, which was higher when subjects used CD than AD. Conclusion: There are significant differences in lipid and immunophenotypic profiles that should increase the CV risk of patients who use CD. However, numerous studies have shown no differences, or even a benefit in mortality in certain HD subpopulations that use CD. Further studies are needed to understand if the observed changes may be counterbalanced by other mechanisms potentially provided by citrate (e.g., reducing vascular calcification).

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0599.v1

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Genomic and Expressed Repertoire of the T Cell Receptor Beta Chain in Equus caballus

Rachele Antonacci, Francesco Giannico, Roberta Moschetti, Angela Pala, Anna Caputi Jambrenghi, Serafina Massari

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Life Sciences Keywords: alpha-beta T cell; TRB locus; Perissodactyla; Equus; equine genome; immunogenetics; evolution

Online: 8 August 2024 (08:48:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0355.v1

Exploring Thinopyrum spp. Group 7 Chromosome Introgressions to Improve Durum Wheat Performance under Intense Daytime and Night‐Time Heat Stress at Anthesis

Gloria Giovenali, Maria Lia Di Romana, Alessandra Capoccioni, Vinicio Riccardi, Ljiljana Kuzmanović, Carla Ceoloni

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Other Keywords: wild wheat relatives; heat stress; stress physiology; proline; water soluble carbohydrates; grain number; grain weight; yield stability

Online: 6 August 2024 (12:17:59 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0871.v1

Simulation-Guided Analysis Towards Trench Depth Optimization for Enhanced Flexibility in Stretch-Free, Shape-Induced Interconnects for Flexible Electronics

Daniel Joch, Thomas Lang, Shawn Sanctis, Michael Jank

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: stretchable electronics; mechanical design; structural design; numerical simulation; fabrication strategy; island-bridge

Online: 10 July 2024 (14:06:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0829.v1

Beyond the Label: Exploring Consumer Perceptions and Practices of Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Melbourne, Australia

Kaveh Naseri, Wejdan Shahin, Ayman Allahham, Vivek Nooney, Barbora de Courten, Thilini R. Thrimawithana

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Complementary And Alternative Medicine Keywords: complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); consumer perceptions; label warnings; adverse reactions; pharmacist involvement; health literacy

Online: 10 July 2024 (10:00:27 CEST)

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Background: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are widely used, with pharmacies accounting for a significant share of the distribution market. Despite their popularity, many CAMs lack scientific evidence for effectiveness, and some can cause adverse health effects. Limited research exists on CAM-related adverse events and the effectiveness of CAM labels in conveying crucial information. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate CAM utilization, consumer perspectives, and the influence of labels on CAM usage in Melbourne, Australia. Data were collected through an online questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, MANOVA, and regression analyses. Results: The study enrolled 125 current CAM users, primarily recruited from pharmacy and supermarket customers (age: predominantly 31-50; gender: 20.8% male, 79.2% female). Participants' perceptions of effectiveness and safety were positively correlated. Label warnings prompted information-seeking, but consultation with healthcare professionals (HCPs), particularly pharmacists, was infrequent (24%). Adverse reactions were reported by 18.5% of participants, with 8.3% experiencing severe reactions. The analysis revealed relationships between CAM usage and demographics. Ordinal logistic regression showed a significant association between calcium consumption and higher age groups (coefficient = 1.658, p = 0.006), while binary logistic regression identified higher iron consumption among females (coefficient = 2.177, p = 0.007). Conclusions: Label warnings significantly prompted consumers to seek more information about CAMs. However, a limited engagement of HCPs, especially pharmacists, suggests an opportunity for improved consumer education and pharmacist involvement in CAMs-related discussions. The findings highlight demographic influences on CAM usage being essential for developing targeted health interventions and policies. Addressing these aspects may lead to safer CAM practices and informed consumer decision-making.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0525.v1

Deposition Kinetics of Human Serum Albumin Functionalized Spheroidal Particles at Abiotic Surfaces: Mimicking Bacteria Behavior

Małgorzata Nattich-Rak, Marta Sadowska, Zbigniew Adamczyk, Teresa Basińska, Damian Mickiewicz, Mariusz Gadzinowski

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Nanotechnology Keywords: albumin coronas at particles; bacteria deposition; deposition of albumin polymer particle conjugates; HSA functionalized particles; spheroidal polymer particles; quartz microbalance measurements; zeta potential of albumin corona

Online: 5 July 2024 (10:45:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0199.v1

DCFF-Net: Deep Context Feature Fusion Network for High-Precision Classification of Hyperspectral Image

Chen Zhijie, Chen Yu, Wang Yuan, Wang Xiaoyan, Wang Xinsheng, Xiang Zhouru

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: deep learning; hyperspectral images; classification; hyperspectral feature map

Online: 2 July 2024 (11:21:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0278.v1

Long-Term Validation of Aeolus Wind Products in the Brazilian Amazon

Alexandre Calzavara Yoshida, Patricia Cristina Venturini, Fábio Juliano da Silva Lopes, Eduardo Landulfo

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: Aeolus satellite; Doppler Wind Lidar; Rayleigh-clear; Mie-cloudy; radiosonde; statistical validation.

Online: 5 June 2024 (10:14:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.2141.v1

A Comparative Analysis for Optimizing Machine Learning Model Deployment in IoT Devices

Md. Motaharul Islam, Md. Faiyaz Abdullah Sayeedi, Jannatul Ferdous Deepti, Anas Mohammad Ishfaqul Muktadir Osmani, Taimur Rahman, Safrin Sanzida Islam

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: IoT device; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Energy-efficiency

Online: 31 May 2024 (11:44:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1706.v1

Psychometric Property of the Chinese Version of the Core Symptom Index: A Study Among Chinese Parents of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Yu Chang, Bijing He, Justin DeMaranville, Nahathai Wongpakaran, Danny Wedding, Tinakon Wongpakaran

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: psychometric property; CSI; bifactor; measurement; measurement invariance; psychological distress

Online: 27 May 2024 (09:55:11 CEST)

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(1) Background: Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders often experience psychological distress, which can affect the quality of childcare they provide. It is crucial to screen for psychiatric symptoms among these parents. The Core Symptom Index (CSI) is a widely used tool for assessing general symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms, with demonstrated validity and reliability across various populations. However, there is limited research on the validity and reliability of the CSI in the general Chinese population. This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the CSI among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). (2) Methods: A total of 794 Chinese parents raising children with autism participated in this study. All completed the CSI, along with the social inhibition subscale of the Interpersonal Problems Inventory and the Couple Satisfaction Index. Factorial validity was assessed using CFA to determine how well the bifactor three-factor model fits the data. Various structural models were compared using model fit indices. Convergent and discriminant validity were examined by exploring correlations with the social inhibition subscale and the Couple Satisfaction Index. Invariance testing of the CSI was conducted across multiple groups based on gender, age, and education using CFA. The reliability of the CSI was evaluated using McDonald’s omega coefficients. (3) Results: The bifactor model emerged as the best-fitting model for the data, suggesting that the total score of the CSI adequately represents overall psychiatric symptoms. The CSI exhibited significant correlations with the social inhibition subscale (r = 0.41, p < 0.01) and smaller correlation coefficients with the Couple Satisfaction Index (r = -0.16, p < 0.05), indicating both convergent and discriminant validity. Invariant tests supported scalar invariance levels based on gender and age but only partial invariance for education. The Chinese version of the CSI demonstrated high consistency, with McDonald's omega coefficients ranging between 0.86 and 0.95. (4) Conclusions: The bifactor model of the Chinese version of the CSI is validated, making it a suitable tool for measuring depression, anxiety, and somatization symptoms among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Further research on other Chinese populations is encouraged.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0530.v1

Investigation of Hydrophysical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Modified Self-Compacting Concretes

Adlet M. Zhagifarov, Daniyar A. Akhmetov, Dossym K. Suleyev, Zhanar O. Zhumadilova, Meiram M. Begentayev, Yuryi V. Pukharenko

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Materials Science And Technology Keywords: self-compacting concrete; frost resistance; water resistance; corrosion resistance; complex modifier.

Online: 9 May 2024 (12:06:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0106.v1

Cell-Free Analysis Reveals the Role of RG/RGG Motifs in DDX3X Phase Separation and Their Potential Link to Cancer Pathogenesis

Hongran Chen, Boyang Li, Xinyue Zhao, Caini Yang, Sa Zhou, Wenjian Ma

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: DDX3X; DED1; DBP1; RG/RGG; phase separation; Cell-free analysis

Online: 2 May 2024 (08:03:33 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1310.v1

Recent Progress in Design and Performance Analysis of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) - A comprehensive Review

Djamal Hissein Didane, Mostafa Radwan Behery, Mohanad Al-Ghriybah, Bukhari Manshoor

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: Vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT); Savonius rotor; Darrius rotor; Aerodynamic performance; Contra-rotating technique; CFD; Rotor optimization

Online: 19 April 2024 (04:57:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0253.v1

Disturbance Propagation Model of Luggage Drifting Motion Based on Nonlinear Pressure in Typical Passenger Corridors of Transportation Hubs

Bingyu Wei, Rongyong Zhao, Cuiling Li, Miyuan Li, Yulong Ma, Eric S. W. Wong

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Keywords: Luggage-laden passenger; passenger-luggage flow; disturbance propagation dynamics; luggage drifting disturbance

Online: 3 April 2024 (16:37:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0270.v1

Innate Orientating Behavior of a Multi-legged Robot Driven by the Neural Circuits of C. elegans

Kangxin - Hu, Yu Zhang, Fei Ding, Dun Yang, Yang Yu, Ying Yu, Qingyun Wang, Hexi Baoyin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: Biological Neural Network; C. elegans, Neural Dynamics; Computing Model of Whole-brain Neural Network; Bionic Robot Intelligent Control

Online: 3 April 2024 (08:34:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1786.v1

Isolation and Identification of New Pathogen Causing Sunflower Disk Rot in China

Jianfeng Yang, Jian Zhang, Wenbing Zhang, Mandela E Addrah, Baoyu Liu, Jun Zhao

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: sunflower disk rot; Fusarium verticillioides; new pathogen; fungicide screenings

Online: 29 March 2024 (03:58:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1668.v1

Utilization of Flotation Wastewater for Separation of Chalcopyrite and Molybdenite by Selective Surface Passivation

Guohua Gu, Yuwu Guo, Yisheng Zhang, Qingke Li, Su Liao, Yanhong Wang

Subject: Engineering, Mining And Mineral Processing Keywords: Chalcopyrite; Molybdenite; Flotation wastewater; Surface passivation; Flotation separation

Online: 27 March 2024 (10:33:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0347.v1

The Role of Thromboelastography as a Predictor of Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Patients in ICU

Usi Sukorini, Ira Puspitawati, Yulia Wardhani, Muhammad Roihan Munajih

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Hematology Keywords: thromboelastography; acute kidney injury; COVID-19; hypercoagulable

Online: 6 March 2024 (13:07:01 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1313.v1

Hearables: In-ear Multimodal Data Fusion for Robust Heart Rate Estimation

Marek Zylinski, Amir Nassibi, Edoardo Occhipinti, Adil Malik, Matteo Bermond, Harry J. Davies, Danilo P. Mandic

Subject: Engineering, Bioengineering Keywords: Data fusion method; Heart rate tracing; Hearables; Wearables

Online: 22 February 2024 (12:21:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201701.0095.v1

Visible Light-Induced Metal Free Surface Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization of Methyl Methacrylate on SBA-15

Liang Ma, Na Li, Jian Zhu, Xiao Dong Chen

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Applied Chemistry Keywords: polymeric composite; surface initiated atom transfer radical polymerization; photo-induced; living radical polymerization; metal-free atom transfer radical polymerization

Online: 22 January 2017 (04:56:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201610.0084.v1

Determination of Plant Density on Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Intercropped with Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) at Fadis and Erer of Eastern Hararghe

Habte Berhanu, Adugna Hunduma, Gazu Degefa, Zeleke Legesse, Fuad Abdulselam, Fiqadu Tadese

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: intra row spacing; intercropping; land equivalent ratio; sorghum (Teshale); groundnut (Fetene)

Online: 20 October 2016 (08:45:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1885.v1

Development of cost-effective Sn-free Al-Bi-Fe alloys for efficient onboard hydrogen production through Al-Water reaction

Rui Deng, Mingshuai Wang, Hao Zhang, Ruijun Yao, Kai Zhen, Yifei Liu, Xingjun Liu, Cuiping Wang

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Metals, Alloys And Metallurgy Keywords: Aluminum alloy; Gas atomization; Hydrolysis; Hydrogen production; Microstructure characterization; Activation energy

Online: 24 September 2024 (10:18:49 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0047.v2

Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) for Diagnosing and Treating Tumors of the Female Reproductive Systems: Challenges and Advances

Xin Gao, Haoyu Li, Chunxia You, Lala Zhou, Qinxuan Shi, Zhanglong Yang, Sicong Shao, Yudong Zhang

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Artificial intelligence (AI); gynecological oncology; women’ s health; weakly supervised learning; deep learning; diagnosis and treatment

Online: 21 August 2024 (18:21:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0739.v1

Development and Test of Low-Cost Multi-channel Multi-frequency Lock-In Amplifier for Health and Environment Sensing

Fabio Pollastrone, Luca Fiorani, Ramanand Bisauriya, Ivano Menicucci, Claudio Ciceroni, Roberto Pizzoferrato

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: lock-in amplifier (LIA); digital signal processing; photoluminescence measurements; laser photoacoustic spectroscopy (LPAS); microcontroller

Online: 9 July 2024 (10:49:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0023.v1

An In-silico Designing of Vaccine against All Serotypes of Dengue Virus Based on Virtual Screening of B-Cell and T-Cell Epitopes

Hikmat Ullah, Shaukat Ullah, Li Jinze, Fan Yang, Lei Tan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: Dengue virus; in-silico designing; B cell epitope; T cell Epitopes; pan-serotype vaccine; molecular docking

Online: 1 July 2024 (09:12:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1905.v1

Carbonization of Refuse-Derived Fuel Pellets with Biomass Incorporation to Solid Fuel Production

Andrei Longo, Nuno Pacheco, Roberta Mota-Panizio, Cândida Vilarinho, Paulo Brito, Margarida Gonçalves

Subject: Engineering, Energy And Fuel Technology Keywords: Refuse-Derived Fuel; Pelletization; Dry carbonization; Hydrothermal carbonization

Online: 27 June 2024 (03:17:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0885.v1

TAS2R38 Genotype Does Not Affect SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Gioia Piatti, Giorgia Girotto, Maria Pina Concas, Leonardo Braga, Umberto Ambrosetti, Mirko Aldè

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: bitter taste receptors; TAS2R38; Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2

Online: 13 June 2024 (05:37:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1984.v1

Effect of HVEM/CD160 Variations on the Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma Risk and Overall Survival

Anna Andrzejczak, Bartosz Małkiewicz, Krzysztof Tupikowski, Kuba Ptaszkowski, Tomasz Szydełko, Lidia Karabon

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: HVEM; CD160; clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC); single nucleotide gene polymorphism (SNP); immunological checkpoint; disease risk; overall survival

Online: 30 May 2024 (09:28:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1813.v1

Correlations between Selected Blood Markers of Hematological Profile and Milk Components in Dairy Cows

Ryszard Mordak, Jarosław Popiel, Zbigniew Dobrzański, Roman Kołacz, Wiesław Bielas

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: ; dairy cows; blood; hematological profile; milk components; correlations ;

Online: 28 May 2024 (09:47:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0920.v1

Study on Automatic Classification Method of Malignancy Grade of Glioma Pathological Sections Based on Hyperspectral Multi-scale Spatial Spectral Fusion Features

Jiaqi Chen, Jin Yang, Jinyu Wang, Zitong Zhao, Mingjia Wang, Ci Sun, Nan Song, Shulong Feng

Subject: Engineering, Other Keywords: hyperspectral; glioma; grade; feature extraction; neural network

Online: 14 May 2024 (08:21:17 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0763.v1

SARS-CoV-2 Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses in HIV-Positive Patients

Simona Ruta, Corneliu Petru Popescu, Lilia Matei, Camelia Grancea, Adrian Marius Paun, Cristiana Oprea, Camelia Sultana

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Epidemiology And Infectious Diseases Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; vaccination; cellular, humoral immune response; immunosuppression

Online: 13 May 2024 (11:11:06 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1839.v1

Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Health with Nano-Encapsulated Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Nano-Solution Approach

Richa Gill, Mashael Al-Badr, Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti, Nura Adam Mohamed, Haissam Abou-Saleh, Md Mizanur Rahman

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Cardiac And Cardiovascular Systems Keywords: Omega-3 fatty acids; cardiovascular disease; Nanoparticle encapsulation; Metal-organic framework; Drug delivery systems

Online: 28 April 2024 (08:33:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0386.v1

Big Data Privacy Protection and Security Provisions of Healthcare SecPri-BGMPOP Method in Cloud Environment

Moorthi K, Jothi Prabha Appadurai, Balasubramanian Prabhu Kavin, Jeeva Selvaraj, Hong-Seng Gan, Wen-Cheng Lai

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Security Systems Keywords: Big Data; Security; Privacy; Boost Graph convolutional network clustering algorithm; Magnify Pinpointing based encryption approach; Hybrid Particle swarm; Grey wolf optimization

Online: 4 April 2024 (14:32:08 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0129.v1

Extraction and Purification of Catechins from Tea Leaves: An Overview of Methods, Advantages, and Disadvantages

Oana Cioanca, Ionut-Iulian Lungu, Ioana Mita-Baciu, Silvia Robu, Ana Flavia Burlec, Monica Hancianu, Florina Crivoi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: catechins; HPLC; extraction methods; purification; tea polyphenols

Online: 2 April 2024 (07:40:14 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1846.v1

Secondary Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Cervical Esophagus: Safer Flaps and Practical Tips in a Challenging Situation

Vittorio Ramella, Andrea Ferrari, Federico Cesare Novati, Grace Marchi, Agostino Rodda, Stefano Bottosso, Giovanni Papa

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Surgery Keywords: esophagus; cervical; secondary; reconstruction; microsurgery; flap; ALT; radial; parascapular

Online: 29 March 2024 (13:10:25 CET)

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Background. Cervical esophageal reconstruction is vital for improving the quality of life in cancer surgery patients. Microsurgery is crucial, providing vascularized tissue for defect repair, particularly in secondary cases with a higher risk of failure due to larger defects and damage from previous surgery and radiotherapy. The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of a series of patients who underwent secondary repair of esophageal defects and provide practical information for the management and treatment of such cases based on the authors' experience and the literature review. Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the electronic medical records of the Plastic Surgery Clinic at the University of Trieste to identify cases of patients who underwent secondary esophageal microsurgical reconstructions following oncological surgery. Patient demographics, etiology of esophageal defects, previous surgical history, and preoperative assessments were collected from medical records. Surgical techniques employed for reconstruction, such as pedicled flaps or free tissue transfers, were documented along with intraoperative details. Postoperative outcomes, including complications, graft viability, and functional outcomes, were evaluated during follow-up. Results. We treated 13 cases of secondary esophageal reconstructions from 2011 to 2022. Most commonly, Antero-Lateral Thigh (ALT) flaps were used in 10 cases, while 2 cases employed Radial Forearm Flap (RFF), and 1 a chimeric parascapular flap. No flap failures occurred during a median 50-month follow-up. One ALT flap patient experienced post-op stricture but maintained swallowing ability. A single tracheoesophageal fistula occurred in a RFF patient with a history of radiotherapy and completion lymph node dissection. Conclusions. Cervical esophageal reconstruction significantly impacts patients' quality of life by restoring oral feeding and phonation. When local flaps fall short, microsurgical reconstruction with intestinal flaps is valuable, but burdened by limitations. For challenging secondary cases, ALT or RFF flaps emerge as safer options due to their robust pedicles, yielding low complication rates and positive functional outcomes.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1416.v1

Numerical Simulation and Modeling of Mechano–Electro–Thermal Behavior of Electrical Contact Using COMSOL Multiphysics

Andrei Andras, Florin Dumitru Popescu, Sorin Mihai Radu, Dragos Pasculescu, Ildiko Brinas, Mirela Ancuta Radu, Daniela (Furdui) Peagu

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: electrical contact; Joule heating; Thomson effect; simulation; COMSOL Multiphysics; current density; electrical contact temperature.

Online: 25 March 2024 (07:57:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0546.v1

Multi-Time-Scale Energy Storage Optimization Configuration for Power Balance in Distribution Systems

Qiuyu Lu, Xiaoman Zhang, Yinguo Yang, Qianwen Hu, Guobing Wu, Yuxiong Huang, Yang Liu, Gengfeng Li

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: energy storage planning; multiple time scales; power balance

Online: 11 March 2024 (09:31:50 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.1175.v1

Metabolic Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Adaptation to “Gluta-mine Addiction” in Cancer Cells: The Role of Glutaminase and the GTωA [Glutamine Transaminase – ω-Amidase (Glutaminase II)] Pathway.

Arthur J.L. Cooper, Thambi Dorai, John T. Pinto, Travis T Denton

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: ω-Amidase; L-glutamine; L-glutamate; L-glutamine addiction; glutaminase II; GLS1; GLS2; glutamine transaminase; GTωA pathway; α-ketoglutaramate; α-ketoglutarate; asparaginase II pathway; asparaginase, α-ketosuccinamate

Online: 18 July 2023 (08:55:27 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0567.v1

Fractal Dimension Analysis of the Tumor Microenvironment in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Insights into Angiogenesis and Immune Cell Infiltration

Alexandra Buruiană, Mircea-Sebastian Șerbănescu, Bogdan Pop, Bogdan-Alexandru Gheban, Ioana-Andreea Gheban-Roșca, Raluca Maria Hendea, Carmen Georgiu, Doinița Crișan, Maria Crișan

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pathology And Pathobiology Keywords: fractal dimension; cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma; digital image analysis; tumor microenvironment; angiogenesis; immune cells

Online: 9 September 2024 (12:44:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0670.v1

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Outcomes: A 20-Year Real-World Study

Barbara Martins, Tiago Taveira-Gomes, Joana Costa Gomes, Maria Joao Vidal-Alves, Teresa Magalhaes

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: adverse childhood experiences; suspected victims; health outcomes; traumatic injuries; intoxications; mental health disorders; physical disorders

Online: 12 August 2024 (03:27:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1734.v1

Synergistic Enhancement in the Mulberry Juice’s Antioxidant Activity by Using Lactic Acid Bacteria Co-culture Fermentation

Sanabil Yaqoob, Mostafa M. Gouda, Bismillah Mubeen, Aysha Imtiaz, Mian Shamas Murtaza, Kanza Aziz Awan, Abdur Rehman, Tawfiq Alsulami, Ibrahim Khalifa, Yongkun Ma

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: Fermentation; mulberry juice; antioxidant activity; co-culture; L. plantarum; L. casei, L. acidophilus; L. paracasei; L. helveticus

Online: 22 July 2024 (17:31:23 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0884.v1

Recent Advances in Graphene Adaptive Thermal Camouflage Devices

Lucia Sansone, Fausta Loffredo, Fabrizia Cilento, Riccardo Miscioscia, Alfonso Martone, Nicola Barrella, Bruno Paulillo, Alessio Bassano, Fulvia Villani, Michele Giordano

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Camouflage; Nanomaterials; Emissivity; Infrared

Online: 11 July 2024 (08:29:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0077.v1

Enhancing Regional Quasi-Geoid Refinement Precision: An Analytical Approach Employing ADS80 Tri-linear Array Stereoscopic Imagery for Aerial Triangulation Densification and GNSS Gravity-Potential Leveling

Wei Xu, Gang Chen, Defang Yang, Kaihua Ding, Rendong Dong, Xuyan Ma, Sipeng Han, Shengpeng Zhang, Yongyin Zhang

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: ADS80; InSAR; Aerial triangulation; GNSS gravity-potential Leveling; Quasi-geoid surface

Online: 1 July 2024 (13:07:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1469.v1

Saccorhiza polyschides Extract as Biostimulant for Reducing Salt Stress Effect in Common Bean Crops

Nada Nhhala, Salma Latique, Anass Kchikich, Amr Kchikich, Mohamed Nhiri, Penélope García-Angulo

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Salt stress; Saccorhiza polyschides extract; Foliar application; Irrigation; Phaseolus vulgaris L.; Enzyme activities; Osmolytes; Reactive oxygen species.

Online: 20 June 2024 (17:43:59 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0894.v1

Bridging the Gap between Academia and Society: Research, Training and Strategic Alliances for Sustainable Development

Pilar Posadas de Julián, Carmen Verdejo Lucas, Belén De Rueda Villén, M. del Mar Haro-Soler, José Gijón Puerta, Elvira Cámara Aguilera, Mercedes García de Quesada

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: curriculum innovation in Higher Education; inner development goals; education for sustainable development; university governance; LifeComp; GreenComp; employability; university-industry strategic partnerships

Online: 15 March 2024 (07:42:04 CET)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0243.v1

Bridging the Gap between Academia and Society: Research, Training and Strategies Alliances for Sustainable Development

Pilar Posadas de Julián, Carmen Verdejo Lucas, Belén De Rueda Villén, M. del Mar Haro-Soler, José Gijón Puerta, Elvira Cámara Aguilera, Mercedes García de Quesada

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: curriculum innovation in Higher Education; inner development goals; education for sustainable development; university governance; LifeComp; GreenComp; employability; university-industry strategic partnerships

Online: 5 March 2024 (06:06:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1167.v1

Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

Dragos BALAICAN, Katrin Teubner, Mihaela-Iuliana Tudor, Iulian NICHERSU, Adrian Burada, Cristian Trifanov, Marian Tudor, Catalina Iticescu, Luminita Moraru, Puiu Lucian Georgescu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: decision makers visualization tools; WEF nexus visualization; Choremes; Focus maps

Online: 20 February 2024 (17:25:10 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201701.0081.v1

Facile Synthesis of V₂O₅ Hollow Spheres as Advanced Cathodes for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

Xingyuan Zhang, Jian-Gan Wang, Huanyan Liu, Hongzhen Liu, Bingqing Wei

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Nanotechnology Keywords: vanadium pentoxide; lithium-ion batteries; hollow spheres; cathode

Online: 18 January 2017 (09:48:30 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0239.v1

Inner Speech Recognition for Mutism and Speech Disorder Using Brain-Computer Interface

Mokhles M. Abdulghani, Wilbur L. Walters, Khalid H. Abed

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: Inner Speech; Brain-Computer Interface; Imagined Speech; Support Vector Machine; SVM; Autoregressive Model; AR; Wavelet Variance; Shannon Entropy

Online: 3 April 2024 (11:15:48 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1515.v1

Social Brain Perspectives on the Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience of Human Language

Nathan Oesch

Subject: Social Sciences, Language And Linguistics Keywords: social brain; language brain; social brain hypothesis; social complexity hypothesis for animal communication; social bonding; social cognitive neuroscience; language acquisition

Online: 23 January 2024 (07:26:20 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0375.v1

Circadian Regulation of Apolipoprotein in Brain: Implications for Lipid Metabolism and Diseases

Hannah Chae Eun Lee, Charlotte Ellzabeth Murrell, Alexander Chu, Xiaoyue Pan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: lipid; apolipoprotein; circadian clock; brain; neuron; hormone

Online: 6 November 2023 (17:42:18 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0333.v1

Brain Inspired Spatio-Temporal Associative Memories for Neuroimaging Data: EEG and fMRI

Nikola K. Kasabov, Helena Bahrami, Maryam Doborjeh, Alan Wang

Subject: Engineering, Bioengineering Keywords: spatio-temporal associative memory; STAM; neuroimaging data; spiking neural networks; NeuCube; EEG; fMRI; neuroimage classification

Online: 3 August 2023 (10:46:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202206.0002.v1

Oxygen and the Spark of Human Brain Evolution: a Complex Systems Account

Andrea Luppi, Fernando Rosas, Maryann Noonan, Pedro Mediano, Morten Kringelbach, Robin Carhart-Harris, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Anthony Vernon, Federico Turkheimer

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: Human brain evolution; complex systems theory

Online: 1 June 2022 (03:37:03 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0301.v1

Acute Heart Failure, 90-day Mortality—and Gravitational Ischemia in the Brain

J. Howard Jaster, Giulia Ottaviani

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pathology And Pathobiology Keywords: Heart Failure; Gravity; Ischemia; Brain

Online: 22 March 2022 (12:38:29 CET)

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During the 90 days following hospitalization for acute heart failure, ejection fraction and type of discharge medications have been shown in clinical trials to have little effect on mortality. We examined the recent literature addressing brain-related etiologies of sudden death following heart failure. Two mechanisms of sudden unexpected death have been suggested to possibly result from 4 significant influences on pathophysiology in the brain. The two causes of death are severe cardiac arrhythmia, and neurogenic pulmonary edema. They are both mediated through the brainstem autonomic nuclei generally, and executed specifically through the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve. The four significant influences on pathophysiology in the brainstem autonomic nuclei are: 1) Hyper-stimulation of neurons in the solitary tract nucleus, increasing their metabolic requirements; 2) Inadequate blood flow at a vascular watershed terminus; 3) Additionally decreased blood flow following vasoconstriction related to relative hyperventilation and decreased pCO2 levels; 4) Gravitational ischemia in the brain—caused by the weight of the brain mass sitting above the brainstem. Changes in head tilt release gravitational ischemia in the brain. There is no specific head position (relative to gravity) that is considered favorable or unfavorable for an extended period of time (i.e. more than 24 hours). Even a small degree of head elevation, used in managing pulmonary congestion, may increase gravitational ischemia in the posterior fossa and brainstem. In this paper we suggest a new and important research avenue for intervening in cardiac arrhythmias, and preventing their occurrence, through the non-invasive use of head-tilting, and other head repositioning maneuvers. This could potentially help many geriatric patients with heart failure, who have decreased mobility in bed, and who tend to stay in one position longer, thereby increasing gravitational ischemia in the brain.

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EHMT2/G9a as an Epigenetic Target in Pediatric and Adult Brain Tumors

Barbara Kunzler Souza, Natalia Hogetop Freire, Mariane Jaeger, Caroline Brunetto de Farias, Algemir Lunardi Brunetto, André T. Brunetto, Rafael Roesler

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: G9a; EHMT2; glioblastoma; medulloblastoma; epigenetics; brain tumor

Online: 8 October 2021 (10:57:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0707.v1

Spectral Optical Properties of Rabbit Brain Cortex Between 200 and 1000 nm

Tânia Gonçalves, Inês Soraia Martins, Hugo Silva, Valery Tuchin, Luís Oliveira

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Keywords: tissue spectroscopy; tissue optical properties; scattering coefficient; absorption coefficient; DNA content; blood content; pigment detection

Online: 29 June 2021 (12:57:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0279.v1

In silico tool for predicting and designing Blood-Brain Barrier Penetrating Peptides

Vinod Kumar, Sumeet Patiyal, Anjali Dhall, Neelam Sharma, Gajendra Pal Singh Raghava

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Blood-Brain Barrier, Penetrating Peptides, Machine learning techniques, Drug delivery, Therapeutic peptides

Online: 10 June 2021 (08:13:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0205.v1

Impact Based on Quarantine Psychology: Analysis of Left and Right Brain Hemispheres

Abhinanda Sar, Jaspreet Kaur, Manoj Kumar Jindal, Kauleshwar Prasad

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Mental Health; Machine Learning; Modern Imaging Techniques; Psychogenic fever; rheumatic; Classifier

Online: 8 June 2021 (09:49:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201806.0332.v3

The Aversive Brain System of Teleosts: Implications for Neuroscience and Biological Psychiatry

Rhayra Xavier do Carmo Silva, Monica Gomes Lima-Maximino, Caio Maximino

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: fear; anxiety; aversive brain system; comparative neuroanatomy; teleost fish

Online: 8 October 2018 (09:40:20 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201808.0027.v1

The Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in the Ischemic Heart, Brain, and Skeletal Muscle

Igor Giarretta, Eleonora Gaetani, Paolo Tondi, Takayuki Asahara, Roberto Pola

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Pathology And Pathobiology Keywords: Hedgehog; Ischemia; Heart; Brain; Skeletal muscle

Online: 1 August 2018 (16:31:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201712.0196.v1

Neurodegeneration and Sensorimotor Deficits in the Mouse Model of Traumatic Brain Injury

Saurav Bhowmick, Veera D'Mello, Nizmi Ponery, P.M. Abdul-Muneer

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: traumatic brain injury; fluid percussion injury; neurodegeneration; apoptosis; sensorimotor deficit

Online: 28 December 2017 (08:58:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0286.v1

Serological Evidence of Antibodies to West Nile Virus in Wild Birds in Portugal

Filipa Loureiro, Luís Cardoso, Ana C. Matos, Cristina Pintado, Filipe Silva, Mariana Ferreira, Ricardo Brandão, Carolina Lopes, Ana Patrícia Lopes, João Rodrigo Mesquita, Manuela Matos, Ana Cláudia Coelho

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: ELISA; One Health; Portugal; seroprevalence; West Nile virus; wild birds; zoonosis

Online: 6 May 2024 (09:57:58 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.2129.v1

Evaluation of potential predictive biomarkers for defining brain radiotherapy efficacy in NSCLC patients with brain me-tastases: A case report and review of literature

Angelo Luciano, Luigi Liguori, Giovanna Polcaro, Francesco Sabbatino, Stefano Pepe

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Oncology And Oncogenics Keywords: brain metastases; NSCLC; predictive biomarkers for radiotherapy; radiotherapy; prognostic scores; WBRT; BRAF mutation

Online: 31 July 2023 (11:49:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.2049.v1

Pericyte-Tunnelling Nanotube-Driven Angiogenesis and C-KIT Immunolocalization in Human Developing Brain and Glioblastoma

Mariella Errede, Antonio D’Amati, Tiziana Annese, Ignazio De Trizio, Thomas Wälchli, Francesco Girolamo, Daniela Virgintino

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Neuroscience And Neurology Keywords: c-KIT; tunnelling nanotubes; pericytes; angiogenesis; human brain; glioblastoma

Online: 27 December 2023 (05:18:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202112.0333.v1

Sexual Dimorphism in Extracellular Matrix Composition and Viscoelasticity of the Healthy and Inflamed Mouse Brain

Clara Sophie Batzdorf, Anna Sophie Morr, Gergely Bertalan, Ingolf Sack, Rafaela Vieira Silva, Carmen Infante-Duarte

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: multiple sclerosis; experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis; sexual dimorphism; brain visco-elasticity; magnetic resonance elastography; extracellular matrix; cerebral cortex; neuroinflam-mation; basement membrane

Online: 21 December 2021 (12:53:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0365.v1

On the Interaction of Information and Matter: The Case Study about the Language and Brain

Liujun Chen, Yan Liu, Jiawei Chen, Xiaomeng Li, Zengru Di

Subject: Physical Sciences, Biophysics Keywords: information; matter; language; brain; evolution

Online: 31 December 2018 (10:17:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201704.0080.v1

Multimodal Metabolomics Combining UPLC-qToF-MS and GC-MS Data in Plasma and Brain Tissue

Amera A. Ebshiana, Stuart G. Snowden, Cristina Legido-Quigley

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: metabolomics; LC-MS; GC-MS; plasma; brain tissue

Online: 14 April 2017 (04:41:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1142.v1

Effect of Virtual Reality Technology in Table Tennis Teaching: A Multi-Center Controlled Study

Tingyu Ma, Wenhao Du, Qiufen Zhang

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: virtual reality; table tennis; sports education; skill acquisition; learning motivation; training effectiveness

Online: 18 September 2024 (02:26:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0971.v1

Air Quality Benefits of Renewable Energy: Evidence from China’s Renewable Energy Heating Policy

Aidi Tang, Yunxuan Zhu, Wenjia Gu, Ce Wang

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Economics Keywords: Air Quality; Central Winter Heating; Renewable Energy

Online: 12 September 2024 (07:33:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1649.v1

Topic Modeling as a Tool to Identify Research Diversity: A Study Across Dental Disciplines

Maria Teresa Colangelo, Stefano Guizzardi, Carlo Galli

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dentistry And Oral Surgery Keywords: Research Diversity; Shannon's Entropy; Topic Modeling

Online: 22 August 2024 (11:34:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.2014.v1

Prospects for Implementation of Autonomous Vehicles and Associated Infrastructure in Developing Countries

Teshome Kumsa Kurse, Girma Gebresenbet, Geleta Fikadu Daba

Subject: Engineering, Transportation Science And Technology Keywords: Autonomous vehicle; Developing countrie; Impact; Infrastructure; Transportation

Online: 29 June 2024 (05:29:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1943.v1

Research on Optimizing Low-Saturation Intersection Signals with Consideration for Both Efficiency and Fairness

Lingxiang Zhu, Lujing Yu, Liang Zou

Subject: Engineering, Transportation Science And Technology Keywords: information entropy; conversion rate; average vehicle delay; saturation; sensitivity analysis

Online: 27 June 2024 (11:41:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.0991.v1

The Method and Significance of Implementing the "Three Certificates" Teaching Model in Applied Undergraduate Colleges and Universities

Yan-hong Zuo, Hua Cheng, Qing-sheng Zhu

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: applied talents; higher education; "three certificates" education model; engineering practical ability

Online: 14 June 2024 (08:17:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1157.v1

Advancing Electric Load Forecasting: Leveraging Federated Learning for Distributed, Non-Stationary, and Discontinuous Time Series

Lucas Richter, Steve Lenk, Peter Bretschneider

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Federated Learning; Load Forecasting; Non-Stationary And Discontinous Time Series; Renewable Energy Community; Dynamic Portfolio

Online: 17 May 2024 (11:36:14 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.0839.v1

Advancements and Innovations in Antenna Design for Transmission Lines

Eugene Andrei Marasigan, Rodmar Peria, Edwin Arboleda

Subject: Engineering, Telecommunications Keywords: Antenna Design; Transmission Lines; Impedance Matching; Bandwidth; Radiation Pattern Control

Online: 13 May 2024 (12:13:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1818.v1

Deploying Wireless Sensor Networks in Multi-Story Buildings towards IoT-Based Intelligent Environments: An Empirical Study

Nurul I. Sarkar, Sonia Gul

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Networks And Communications Keywords: wireless sensor network (WSN); intelligent buildings; IoT

Online: 28 April 2024 (05:57:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0502.v1

Vector Optical Bullets in Dielectric Media: Polarization Structures and Group Velocity Effects

Sergej Orlov, Klemensas Laurinavičius, Ada Gajauskaitė

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: Optical bullets; Focus wave modes; Polarization; Diffraction; Dispersion; Nondiffracting beams; Nondispersing pulses

Online: 8 April 2024 (05:16:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0146.v1

Provenance Variation in Seed and Fruit Pod Traits of Multipurpose Wonder Forest Tree Siris (Albizzia lebbek) in Northern India and Relationships with Bioclimatic Factors

Om P. Rajora, Abdul Bari Muneera Parveen, Modhumita Ghosh Dasgupta

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: Indian siris; morphological diversity; seed source variation; geographical variation; geocoordinates; ecotypic variation; seed germination; inter-traits correlation; inter-provenance differentiation; genetic resource conservation, sustainable management and improvement

Online: 4 March 2024 (10:57:55 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201611.0031.v1

Saving Soil for Sustainable Land Use

Carmelo Maria Torre, Pierluigi Morano, Francesco Tajani

Subject: Engineering, Civil Engineering Keywords: Sustainability, Environmental Evaluation of Land use, Soil sealing soil take, land plus value recapture, transition matrix

Online: 4 November 2016 (17:24:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0512.v1

Evidence On Viral Suppression Supports Scaling-Up Transition To Dolutegravir-Based Regimens In Pediatric Populations In Cameroon: A Multicentre Baseline Assessment For The Cipher-Adola Study

Joseph FOKAM, Yagai Bouba, Rogers Awoh Ajeh, Dominik Tameza Guebiapsi, Suzane Essamba, Albert Franck Zeh Meka, Ebiama Lifanda, Rose Armelle Ada, Yakouba Liman, Nancy Barbara Mbengono, Audrey Raissa Dzaddi Djomo, Suzie Ndiang Tetang, Samuel Martin Sosso, Jocelyne Carmen Babodo, Olivia Francette Ndomo Ambomo, Edith Michele Temgoua, Caroline Medouane, Sabine Ndejo Atsinkou, Justin Leonel Mvogo, Roger Martin Onana, Jean de Dieu Anoubissi, Alice Ketchaji, Alex Durand Nka, Davy-Hyacinthe Anguechia Gouissi, Aude Christelle Ka’e, Nadine Nguendjoung Fainguem, Rachel Simo Kamgaing, Désiré Augustin Komego Takou, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Marie Atsama Amougou, Julius Nwobegahay, Comfort Vuchas, Anna Nya Nsimen, Bertrand Bille Eyoum, Sandra kenmegne Gatchuessi, Francis Ndongo Ateba, Daniel Kesseng, Serge Clotaire Billong, Daniele Armenia, Maria Mercedes Santoro, Francesca Ceccherini-Silberstein, Paul Ndombo Koki, Hadja Cherif Hamsatou, Vittorio Colizzi, Alexis Ndjolo, Carlo Federico Perno, Anne-Cécile Zoung-Kanyi Bissek

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Medicine And Pharmacology Keywords: Virological suppression; low level viremia; children, adolescents, and young-adults; DTG-based regimen; elimination of paediatric AIDS; Cameroon.

Online: 5 July 2024 (12:31:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.1013.v1

Electromagnetic Imaging for Breathing Monitoring

Ivan Veniaminovich Vassilyev, Zhassulan Korabayevich Mendakulov

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: medical imaging; image reconstruction algorithms; electromagnetic sensors for physiological monitoring; respiratory system; disease localization; microwave imaging techniques; electro-magnetic medical imaging and sensing (EMIS)

Online: 13 September 2024 (03:01:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0779.v1

Performance Analysis of Glass Façade Cleaning Robot

Amuthakkannan Rajakannu, Abubacker K.M

Subject: Engineering, Control And Systems Engineering Keywords: Vacuum Cleaning Robot (VCR); Faç; ade Cleaning Robot (FCR); Random Walk Algorithm; Ultrasonic Sensors; Adhesion Mechanism

Online: 10 September 2024 (09:35:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0665.v1

JMDSFCv1.0: an Interactive R/Shiny Application for Dataset Format Conversion with Real-Time Progress Monitoring.

January Msemakweli, Khalid Mzuka

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Software Keywords: Dataset Conversion; Shiny Application; Data Formats; Excel to Stata; Data Interoperability; Excel to SPSS; JMDSFCv1.0; Data Science Tools; Cross-platform Data Handling

Online: 9 September 2024 (11:51:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202409.0415.v1

Assessment of CCMP in Capturing High Winds with Respect to Individual Satellite Datasets

Pingping Rong, Hui Su

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: CCMP; SAR; radiometers; ocean winds; mean percent differences; Random Forest (RF) regressor

Online: 9 September 2024 (04:30:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1490.v1

Some Aspects of Differential Topology of Subcartesian Spaces

Liuyi Chen, Qianqian Xia

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Geometry And Topology Keywords: Singular space; Subcartesian space; Partition of unity; Tubular neighborhood; Morse function; Differential topology

Online: 22 August 2024 (03:12:09 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202408.1479.v1

Management of Atypical Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case Report

Dr Alisha Chachra, Dr Sukanya Mitra

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Anesthesiology And Pain Medicine Keywords: Linezolid; tuberculosis; peripheral neuropathy; drug induced; case report

Online: 21 August 2024 (03:43:53 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1552.v1

Applications of HPLC-ICP-MS in the Analysis of Chemical Warfare Agents and Other Highly Toxic Compounds in Environmental Samples

Monika Kuligowska, Slawomir Neffe

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry Keywords: HPLC-ICP-MS; chemical warfare agents; OPCW; verification

Online: 19 July 2024 (10:58:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202407.0020.v1

Multi-Objective Optimal Threshold Selection for Similarity Functions in Siamese Networks for Semantic Textual Similarity Tasks

Boris Kriuk, Fedor Kriuk

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Siamese networks; Semantic textual similarity (STS); Similarity functions; STS Benchmark dataset; Threshold selection

Online: 1 July 2024 (08:12:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202406.1342.v1

A Framework for Requirements Management to Develop Safety Management and Operation of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

Ayako Umeda, Etsuro Shimizu

Subject: Engineering, Marine Engineering Keywords: Requirements Management; Safety Management and Operation; Safety Management System (SMS); Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS); Operational Design Domain (ODD); Object and Event Detection and Response (OEDR); Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF)

Online: 21 June 2024 (05:10:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1625.v1

Colour Preferences for Surface Shapes on Residential Interior Walls

Begum Ulusoy

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Architecture Keywords: surface shapes; colours; residential interiors

Online: 24 May 2024 (09:43:49 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202405.1483.v1

Review of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Ahtisham Urooj, Ali Nasir

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: Hybrid Energy Storage system; Hybrid Electric Vehicle; HESS with Battery and Ultra capacitor; HESS flywheel; Energy management strategy

Online: 23 May 2024 (07:35:02 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.1995.v1

Analysis and Optimization of Quantitative Casting Motion of a Casting and Pouring Robot

Biaoxiong Xie, Xingang Miao

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: casting robot, fifth degree polynomial interpolation, motion force analysis, PID algorithm

Online: 30 April 2024 (11:43:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202404.0316.v1

Tools and Frameworks for Sustainable Business Model Innovation in the Hydrogen Context for German Steel, Cement, and Chemical Industries

Franziska Mais, Hannes Kolasch

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Business And Management Keywords: sustainable business model innovation; decarbonization; sustainable business model; climate change; framework; energy-intensive industries

Online: 4 April 2024 (16:00:38 CEST)

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