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Astronomy & Astrophysics
X. J. Zhang, L. H. Deng, Y. Fei, C. Li, X. A. Tian, Z. J. Wan
Summary: Hemispheric asymmetry of solar magnetic structures is an important feature of solar cycles. A long-term study using data from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan reveals a correlation between the sunspot relative numbers and international sunspot numbers, suggesting periodic variations in hemispheric asymmetry. The findings provide insights into the mechanism responsible for the generation and variation of hemispheric coupling in the Sun.
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Saeko Takase, Jingzhu Liao, Yue Liu, Rinako Tanaka, Yasuhiro Miyagawa, Masahito Sawahata, Akira Sobue, Hiroyuki Mizoguchi, Taku Nagai, Kozo Kaibuchi, Norio Ozaki, Kiyofumi Yamada
Summary: Fasudil has shown antipsychotic-like effects in a pharmacological mouse schizophrenia model treated with MK-801, improving hyperlocomotion, social interaction deficits, prepulse inhibition deficits, and novel object recognition deficits. The presence of fasudil and its metabolite hydroxyfasudil in the brain at concentrations above their respective Ki values for Rho-kinase has been demonstrated. Further investigation is required to clarify the isoforms of Rho-kinase involved in fasudil's antipsychotic-like effects in the MK-801-treated mouse schizophrenia model.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Parasitology
David L. Smith, Alex K. Musiime, Kilama Maxwell, Steven W. Lindsay, Samson Kiware
Summary: Killing adult mosquitoes can reduce the proportion of old mosquitoes and have a significant impact on malaria transmission; The effectiveness of vector control can be compared using sporozoite rates and human biting rates; Human biting rates provide more useful information for planning, monitoring and evaluating vector control.
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Aerospace
H. S. Ahluwalia
Summary: Research predicts that solar cycle 25 (SC25) may be as active as SC24, reaching its peak around February 2024, challenging the accuracy of future space weather and climate forecasts. In addition, the fine structure of solar cycles cannot be accurately predicted.
ADVANCES IN SPACE RESEARCH
(2022)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
K. P. Raju, Jagdev Singh, Belur Ravindra, Muthu Priyal
Summary: The network structure seen in solar images, known as supergranulation, has been found to be positively correlated with sunspot numbers. This correlation provides a simple way to predict the maximum sunspot number several years in advance, which is important for space weather predictions and solar irradiance variations.
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Stangalini, G. Verth, V Fedun, A. A. Aldhafeeri, D. B. Jess, S. Jafarzadeh, P. H. Keys, B. Fleck, J. Terradas, M. Murabito, I Ermolli, R. Soler, F. Giorgi, C. D. MacBride
Summary: This study reports the observation of the largest-scale coherent oscillations in a sunspot, with a spectrum different from the Sun's global acoustic oscillations, incorporating a superposition of many resonant wave modes.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Edit Vass, Viktoria Simon, Zita Fekete, Balazs Kis, Lajos Simon
Summary: Schizophrenia patients face challenges in social functioning, with limited options in pharmacotherapy. Innovative approaches, such as virtual reality in psychotherapy, show promise in addressing social dysfunction. Specifically, VR-ToMIS may improve social interaction skills and potentially prevent unemployment in patients like the case of Ms. Smith.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Wenzhe Ding, Xiang Bai, Qingwei Wang, Fang Long, Hailin Li, Zhengrong Wu, Jian Liu, Huisheng Yao, Hong Yang
Summary: This paper proposes a method for designing a truncated test scheme for success-failure in-orbit tests, which compresses the continuous test area and obtains a smaller upper limit of the IOT sample size by introducing the truncated Bayes-sequential mesh test method and incorporating optimization theory. The specific calculation formula for the BayesSMT critical line is derived, and the occurrence probabilities of each acceptance and rejection point are calculated using the Markov chain model. Finally, an optimal truncated test optimization algorithm based on the augmented lagrangian genetic algorithm is proposed.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2024)
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Psychiatry
Ming Wang, Miaomiao Zhao, Wufang Zhang, Wenxiu Li, Rui He, Ruoxi Ding, Ping He
Summary: This study aims to translate and validate the Chinese-version Knowledge About Schizophrenia Test (KAST) among caregivers. The results showed that the Chinese-version KAST has acceptable internal consistency and reproducibility, and it is associated with sociodemographic and clinical factors.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Zhengqin Xiao, Yuxi Liu, Daniel Yee-Tak Fong, Xinping Huang, Min Weng, Chonghua Wan
Summary: This study aimed to shorten a specific module (SPD-10) for assessing the quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure. Through the use of various methods, a reliable and valid shortened version (SPD-7) was obtained, which can also assess the impact of clinical symptoms and side effects on patients' quality of life.
BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Alberto Maydeu-Olivares
Summary: Item response theory (IRT) and factor analysis (FA) are models used for measuring different variables, with differences in calculating standard errors. In the target range, IRT is typically more precise than FA, while FA is more precise outside the target range.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Stangalini, D. Baker, G. Valori, D. B. Jess, S. Jafarzadeh, M. Murabito, A. S. H. To, D. H. Brooks, I. Ermolli, F. Giorgi, C. D. MacBride
Summary: The instrumental advances in 4m class solar telescopes allow for unprecedented detail in studying chromospheric magnetic fields and MHD wave processes. Recent research using cutting-edge spectropolarimetric observations has revealed a clear link between intensity and circular polarization fluctuations in a specific area of a sunspot chromosphere, suggesting the presence of Alfvenic perturbations.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Cristiana Dimulescu, Serdar Gareayaghi, Fabian Kamp, Sophie Fromm, Klaus Obermayer, Christoph Metzner
Summary: The coordinated dynamic interactions of large-scale brain circuits and networks are associated with cognitive functions and behavior. The anatomical organization of these networks constrains the dynamical landscape of brain activity, affecting the states and transitions the brain can display. Large-scale dysconnectivity may play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Tatiana Podladchikova, Shantanu Jain, Astrid M. Veronig, Olga Sutyrina, Mateja Dumbovic, Frederic Clette, Werner Poetzi
Summary: The maximal growth rate of sunspot activity in the ascending phase of a solar cycle serves as a reliable precursor of the subsequent cycle amplitude. Using hemispheric sunspot indices for prediction provides more accurate results compared to using total sunspot indices.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Ziyang Gao, Yuan Xiao, Fei Zhu, Bo Tao, Wei Yu, Su Lui
Summary: The study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on connectome alterations in schizophrenia. The results showed that there were significant differences in the structural connectome, with lower segregation and integration characteristics in schizophrenia. However, there were no significant differences in the functional connectome between schizophrenia and healthy controls, except for gamma. Moderator analysis indicated that clinical and methodological factors influenced the findings. More studies are needed to clarify the changes in the functional connectome.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Correction
Astronomy & Astrophysics
V. M. S. Carrasco, H. Hayakawa, C. Kuroyanagi, M. C. Gallego, J. M. Vaquero
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
A. J. P. Aparicio, V. M. S. Carrasco, M. C. Gallego, J. M. Vaquero
Summary: This article presents a sunspot catalog published by the Madrid Astronomical Observatory and compares it with other reference series. The study found that sunspots in the northern hemisphere were predominant during the period from November 1931 to December 1933.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Maria Jesus Sanchez, Julia Gil, Jose Manuel Vaquero
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
V. M. S. Carrasco, J. Llera, A. J. P. Aparicio, M. C. Gallego, J. M. Vaquero
Summary: This study focuses on the long-term solar activity and analyzes it using parameters such as sunspot counting. By fitting the relationship between the active day fraction (ADF) and sunspot number with an exponential function, the sunspot number during the Maunder minimum (MM) is estimated. The results suggest multiple peaks in the solar cycle during the 1650s, 1670s, 1680s, and 1700s, but no clear evidence in the 1660s and 1690s.
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
M. A. Obregon, M. T. Rodas, A. M. M. Farrona, F. Dominguez-Castro, M. C. Gallego, R. Garcia-Herrera, J. M. Vaquero
Summary: Great advances were made in meteorological science in the late eighteenth century, particularly in the field of marine weather observations. The Malaspina expedition carried out systematic meteorological readings during their journey, which have now been digitized and analyzed for consistency and quality.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jose Gonzalez-Cao, Diego Fernandez-Novoa, Orlando Garcia-Feal, Jose R. Figueira, Jose M. Vaquero, Ricardo M. Trigo, Moncho Gomez-Gesteira
Summary: This study analyzes the flash flood that occurred in Badajoz, Spain in November 1997 using the numerical code Iber+. The runoff of the river basin was simulated based on precipitation data, providing an accurate representation of the flood event. The simulation results align with field data and eyewitness testimonies. Various scenarios were analyzed, revealing that the blockage of bridges was the main cause of the catastrophic flood.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Sergio Bernabe, Gabriel Garcia, Victor M. S. Carrasco, Jose M. Vaquero
Summary: SunMap is a new open-source software designed to provide a free, simple, and versatile tool for scientists studying solar activity to generate solar synoptic maps.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Jose Manuel Vaquero, Carmen Pro, Javier Vaquero-Martinez
Summary: This note presents a simple exercise to address the common misconception among Geodesy students regarding the best reference ellipsoid. It helps them move away from a purely geometric perspective towards a more physics-based understanding, where the role of Earth's gravity is emphasized.
ACTA GEODAETICA ET GEOPHYSICA
(2022)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Alejandro Jesus Perez Aparicio, Victor Carrasco, Maria Cruz Gallego, Jose Manuel Vaquero
Summary: The Madrid Astronomical Observatory conducted a solar observation program from 1876 to 1986, recording sunspots and other solar features. By comparing the Madrid prominence series with records from other observatories and solar activity time series, it was found that the Madrid series had the strongest correlation with the Coimbra prominence series, and similar correlations with other solar activity time series.
JOURNAL OF SPACE WEATHER AND SPACE CLIMATE
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Javier Montero-Martin, Manuel Anton, Jose Manuel Vaquero, Roberto Roman, Javier Vaquero-Martinez, Alejandro J. P. Aparicio, Arturo Sanchez-Lorenzo
Summary: This study analyzes the long-term temporal variability of global solar radiation in Badajoz, Spain, from 1929 to 2015. The study finds significant linear trends in global horizontal irradiation under all-sky conditions, with periods of positive and negative trends. The trends are also significant in summer for all three subperiods. The study suggests that these trends may be partially related to the changes in aerosol load.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
V. M. S. Carrasco, A. J. P. Aparicio, M. C. Gallego, J. M. Vaquero
Summary: In this study, we digitized the hemispheric sunspot number counts recorded by the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Valencia from 1940 to 1956. By comparing with data from other observatories, such as the Madrid Astronomical Observatory, we found similar hemispheric behaviors and calculated the asymmetry index. The results show that the northern hemisphere was predominant during the study period, consistent with previous studies. Rating: 8 points.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Alejandro Jesus Perez Aparicio, Javier Vaquero-Martinez, Maria Cruz Gallego, Manuel Anton, Jose Manuel Vaquero
Summary: This study investigates the potential of low-cost infrared thermometers to estimate the amount of precipitable water in the atmosphere. Calibration is conducted by comparing infrared thermometer readings with ground-based Global Navigation Satellite Systems measurements of precipitable water. The results demonstrate that infrared thermometers, when calibrated and validated, can be an effective tool for characterizing the spatial and temporal variability of water vapor.
JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC AND SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
A. J. P. Aparicio, V. M. S. Carrasco, J. M. Vaquero
Summary: In this work, the maximum amplitude of Solar Cycle 25 is predicted using the 13-month smoothed SILSO Sunspot Number (version 2) as a predictor for the slope of the inflection point during the ascending part of the cycle. The predicted value obtained is 131 ± 32. Finally, the result is discussed in the context of the ongoing debate on solar activity prediction and compared with other predictions for Solar Cycle 25 obtained by different methods.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Nieves Bravo-Paredes, Maria Cruz Gallego, Ricardo M. Trigo, Jose Manuel Vaquero
Summary: Early meteorological observations from 1788 to 1813 in Almada, Portugal have been recovered and analyzed. A quality control was conducted using modern and reanalysis datasets as references. The study focuses on the meteorological conditions of the winter of 1788/1789.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Nieves Bravo-Paredes, Maria Cruz Gallego, Ricardo M. Trigo, Jose Manuel Vaquero
Summary: This study reports an important task of collecting and studying historical meteorological data from Cadiz and San Fernando, which were connected to the Spanish Royal Navy. The dataset includes various meteorological variables such as atmospheric pressure, air temperature, precipitation, and state of the sky. Quality control, unit conversion, metadata, and data analysis were performed, and the dataset is freely available to the scientific community.
CLIMATE OF THE PAST
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Tong Cheng, Zhusheng Chen, Yibin Qin, Xiang Zhu, Hongsheng Chen, Zhongling Xu, Xiaqing Ma
Summary: Morphine is commonly used and effective for pain relief, but its side effect of itching limits its clinical use. This paper discusses the potential of using esketamine to treat morphine-induced itching.
MEDICAL HYPOTHESES
(2024)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sung Eun Lee, Eunjung Park, Ji-yun Kim, HyukHoon Kim
Summary: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a potential therapeutic modality that has been recognized for its favorable mechanisms in various diseases, including sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE). HBOT has neuroprotective effects through its anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effects as well as increased tissue oxygenation capacity. However, there are caveats and limitations in applying HBOT in sepsis.
MEDICAL HYPOTHESES
(2024)
