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Numerous studies have reported reductions in soil permeability resulting from the use of marginal recycled water for irrigation due to increased Exchangeable Sodium Percentage (ESP). The increase in soil ESP causes the breakdown of soil aggregates, followed by the swelling and dispersion of clay particles which leads to soil crusting, loss of porosity, and reduced permeability. If the sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) and the EC of the irrigation water are known, the effect of using recycled water on soil permeability (as a proxy for structure) can be predicted using empirical relationships. There is a vast body of literature on the negative impacts of sodium on soil structure. However, emerging research has shown that potassium and magnesium can also impact soil structure negatively and need to be included in irrigation water quality assessment criteria. A new criterion known as the Cation Ratio of Structural Stability (CROSS) is being advocated as a better predictor of potential soil permeability problems arising from the use of recycled water for irrigation. This is because CROSS accounts for the dispersive effects of exchangeable potassium and magnesium. The study objectives were to: 1. Conduct a literature review to document the state of knowledge. 2. Evaluate recycled water quality requirements to minimize long-term impacts on soil structure. 3. Conduct experiments investigating crop/soil/recycled water interactions in greenhouse and laboratory environments. 4. Evaluate the long-term impact of recycled water use for irrigation on commercial fields. 5. Investigate remediation options for sodium-affected soils. 6. Summarize project findings in a final WRF report Key Findings: 1. Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR) and Cation Ratio of Soil Structural Stability (CROSS) were assessed in long-term field experiments, greenhouse studies, and soil columns to determine their effectiveness in predicting the negative impacts of using recycled water for irrigation on soil sodicity. 2. Overall, CROSS proved to be a more reliable tool for predicting the impact of recycled water reuse on soil sodicity and permeability. 3. Continuous irrigation with recycled water having a high CROSS value led to reduced strawberry productivity, and the salt uptake aligned with the cation composition of the water. 4. To reclaim sodic soils effectively, it is recommended to employ a combination of management strategies, such as using chemical amendments (e.g., gypsum) along with soil profile modification or implementing phytoremediation techniques. These approaches enhance the effectiveness of sodic soil reclamation.

Introduction. Gastric (GAD), gastroesophageal junction (GEJA), and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAD) share pathophysiological features. At localized stages, FLOT is used perioperatively for the treatment of GAD and GEJA and CROSS for EAD and some GEJA. Although both therapies have been compared with MAGIC, comparative randomized data on FLOT and CROSS are not yet available. Material andmethods. We retrospectively analyzed and compared 40 patients treated with FLOT and 16 patients treated with CROSS in terms of clinical features and neoadjuvant, surgical, adjuvant, and survival outcomes. Results. At the time of analysis, 65% of patients treated with FLOT4 and 56.3% with CROSS remained in complete remission. Those who progressed after FLOT4 did so mainly at the peritoneal level (25%) and after CROSS at the bone, lymph node, and peritoneal levels (12.5% respectively). Six patients (37.5%) died after CROSS (median OS of 17.5 months; 95% CI 2-41) and 10 (25%) after FLOT4 (median OS 16.5 months; 95% CI 11-22). For the living patients, the median numbers of months from diagnosis to the follow-up cutoff date were 47.5 (95% CI 11-67) and 27 (95% CI 14-44) for CROSS and FLOT4, respectively. There were no significant differences in median OS estimated by Kaplan Meier analysis [FLOT4: 50 ± 4.6 months (95% CI 40.9-59.2); CROSS: 51.2 ± 7 months (95% CI 37.4-65.0; p = 0.79)]. Conclusions. Although we obtained lower pCR rates; TNM downstaging after neoadjuvant therapy, R0 rates, tolerance, PFS, and OS were similar in both groups and comparable with trial results. The adjuvant compliance rate was high with FLOT4. CROSS allows sequencing with nivolumab in PD-L1+ tumors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Addressing the issue of significant speed fluctuations in permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) under load, this paper proposes an active disturbance rejection control strategy based on an improved particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. Initially, the speed of the PMSM is considered as the comprehensive optimization objective, and an active disturbance rejection control (ADRC) model for the PMSM is established by integrating the ADRC with vector control. Subsequently, an adaptive PSO algorithm incorporating genetic algorithms is proposed. This algorithm uses chaotic initialization for uniform particle distribution, introduces adaptive inertia weight and dynamic cognitive factors to enhance search efficiency, and integrates the crossover and mutation modules from genetic algorithms, optimizing mutations using a Gaussian probability function. Simulation results demonstrated that: (1) under identical external load conditions, the proposed ADRC strategy ensured smaller speed fluctuations and a smoother waveform for the PMSM, and (2) compared to the traditional PSO algorithm, the proposed method reduced the speed fluctuation after external load by approximately 26%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A French-language document written in about 1887 by a Marist missionary to Fiji, Fr Alfred Deniau, but only published in 2013, gives an account of the arrival of the Wesleyan missionaries Revs William Cross and David Cargill in Lakeba, Fiji, in 1835 that augments the very brief accounts they themselves gave of it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From its origins, the Christian religious imaginary has been inhabited by the sacrificial fantasy, which finds its most radical symbol in the crucified body. According to the principle of imitatio Jesu, believers have always been called to consider pain as an experience to be lived and shared with Christ, to be offered to him as a gift of self to the Other. Already the masters of suspicion condemned this ascetic-religious cult of sacrifice and showed its dehumanizing and superegoic side, characterized by the violence of abuse, authoritarianism, submission, and above all the denial of life. However, this beneficial and liberating critique has removed the donative and not merely alienating aspect not of the sacrificial body, but of the symbolic sacrifice. Starting from a close dialogue between systematic theology and (Lacanian) psychoanalysis, this contribution aims to question both the sacrificial (religious) fantasy in its alienating character and the equally superegoic drive of the imperative of unlimited enjoyment as a reaction to any kind of symbolic limitation. Against this background, an attempt will be made to think of a form of sacrifice that follows the logic of the gift (of the body), without being subjected to a logic of alienating exchange.

CROSS (Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures) was formed in 2005 to capture structural safety concerns and events from confidentially submitted reports, and to share lessons learned from them. The objective is to identify precursors and help prevent future failures and loss of life. Reports are published on-line, and examples of reported concerns and safety events will be given. In 2017, a fire in Grenfell Tower in London resulted in 72 deaths. In response, an independent review of building regulations and fire safety recommended that CROSS should be expanded to include fire safety. Results from CROSS about structural and fire safety are available to all at no cost, thanks to funding support from UK professional institutions. As CROSS became established, there was interest from like-minded groups in other countries, and currently there are schemes in the US and Australasia with interest from others including in German. The ultimate aim is to have a global network of CROSS communities who exchange reports and publish material that will help to keep users of buildings safer. This will be a resource for owners, design practitioners, builders, regulators, academics and of course the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Neoadjuvant treatment is the standard treatment in locally advanced ESCC. However, the optimal chemotherapy regimen is not known. Method: This is a retrospective observational cohort study conducted with propensity score matching. Patients with resectable ESCC from 13 tertiary centers from Türkiye were screened between January 2011 and December 2021. We compared the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with the CF and the CROSS regimens in patients with ESCC. Results: Three hundred and sixty‐two patients were screened. Patients who received induction chemotherapy (n = 72) and CROSS‐ineligible (n = 31) were excluded. Two hundred and fifty nine patients received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. After propensity score matching (n = 97 in both groups), the mPFS was 18.4 months (95% CI, 9.3–27.4) and 25.7 months (95% CI, 15.6–35.7; p = 0.974), and the mOS was 35.2 months (95% CI, 18.9–51.5) and 39.6 months (95% CI 20.1–59.2; p = 0.534), in the CF and the CROSS groups, respectively. There was no difference between subgroups regarding PFS and OS. Compared with the CF group, the CROSS group had a higher incidence of neutropenia (34.0% vs. 62.9%, p < 0.001) and anemia (54.6% vs. 75.3%, p = 0.003) in all grades. On the other hand, there was no significant difference in grade 3–4 anemia, grade 3–4 neutropenia, and febrile neutropenia between groups. There were more dose reductions and dose delays in the CROSS group than in the CF group (11.3% vs. 3.1%, p = 0.026 and 34.0% vs. 17.5%, p = 0.009, respectively). The resection rate was 52.6% in the CF‐RT and 35.1% in the CROSS groups (p = 0.014). Conclusion: Favorable PFS and pCR rates and a comparable OS were obtained with the CROSS regimen over the CF regimen as neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with ESCC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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While scholars have long recognized the central importance of the cross within Syriac-speaking Christian communities in late antique Mesopotamia, the question of how physical crosses functioned as aids for prayer has only recently begun to be explored. The present article addresses this question with respect to East Syrian monastic communities in seventh-century Mesopotamia, focusing on the context of the monastic cell. Bringing together accounts of cross-directed prayer in Syriac monastic literature with archaeological evidence for crosses from the region, the article concludes that physical crosses played an important role as mediating devices of divine presence that were both always at hand and the frequent objects of monastics' sensorial attention. These conclusions are subsequently discussed through the lens of recent research from the field of new media studies toward the goal of understanding how cross-directed prayer may have served to bridge monastic spirituality and sociality in Mesopotamia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The reuse of construction materials has been a consistent practice throughout the history of architecture, especially prevalent during periods of transition when it was preferred for its ability to simplify installation and reduce construction costs. This practice was particularly common in late Roman urban contexts, where construction materials, especially ashlar and sculptural elements, were abundant following the abandonment of temples and public buildings. However, there are occasions when the use of spolia, or reused materials, goes beyond simple material recycling. The reuse and display of certain pieces carry complex implications involving symbology, cultural appropriation, or collective memory exercises that convey messages through new buildings. In this paper, we focus on the unique case of Hispanic Christian architectural sculptures that were "recycled" in new buildings during the first centuries of Islamic domination of the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within places of worship. Through a general analysis and review of some examples, we aim to reflect on the motivations and intentionality behind the use of certain sculptural pieces and their placement in new buildings, which is not arbitrary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This essay examines Herman Bavinck’s doctrine of atonement within his treatment of Christ’s humiliation in volume three of his Reformed Dogmatics. Through an investigation of Bavinck’s critiques of key nineteenth century theologians and of Bavinck’s own constructive account of the atonement, I show that Bavinck intended his theology of Christ’s work to serve as a corrective to the dominant approach to the theology of the atonement in his day. Against what he considered one-sided views of Christ’s work, I argue that Bavinck sought to offer an account which emulates Scripture in its multifaceted character. This theology further sought to retrieve and build upon historical Christian theology, most notably that of Anselm and especially the Protestant Reformers, in its focus on Christ’s vicarious satisfaction as the central (though not only) concern of his redeeming action. This exploration of Bavinck’s doctrine of the atonement not only deepens our understanding of Bavinck’s theological method but has relevance for broader studies of nineteenth and early twentieth century conceptualizations of Christ’s person and work and shows Bavinck’s attractiveness for contemporary constructive approaches to the atonement.

Temple of Zamolxe, pagan Roman temple of the god Mars, mausoleum of Trajan's best friend, the general Longinus Maximus, church built by the Goths in the 4th century, "divine work stolen by nocturnal genies"1, the first church in Haţeg and perhaps in the entire country, "unparalleled in all Romania"2, foundation of Litovoi, a church similar to Sân-Nicoara in Curtea de Argeş, or a church with a triptych as valuable as that of the famous Rubliov, "St. Nicholas" Church is an Orthodox place of worship in Densuș, Hunedoara county; one of the oldest churches in Romania, apparently dating from the 12th-13th centuries, built on the ruins of a building from the 4th century AD, it has a square plan, with the nave pierced by a tower, resting on a vault and equipped with a deep semicircular apse; the entire construction is covered with stone slabs, and most of its material (river boulders, marble slabs with Latin inscriptions, capitals, tombstones, sewer pipes) comes from Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa, the capital of Roman Dacia (located nearby); the mural painting of the monument dates from the 15th century. The Densuş church, like any unclassifiable and imprecisely dated monument, becomes a mitigating argument for any demonstration about the descendants of the Dacians, the beginning of Christianity, the paths of migratory peoples, the existence of Romanians or about the creative and universal genius of our people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: In recent years, a surge of interest in high-intensity training methods, associated with "cross" modalities has emerged as a promising approach for improving performance and overall health. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to compare the acute effects on heart rate, mean propulsive velocity and intra and inter-set velocity loss in "Cross" modalities. Materials and methods: Twelve athletes, 10 men's and 2 women's (age: 31.5 ± 6.74 years; height: 174.17 ± 6.05 cm; weight: 75.34 ± 7.16 kg) with at least 1 year of experience in "cross" training. The participants performed three different "cross" modalities, Rounds for Time (RFT), Every Minute on the Minute (EMOM) and As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) across three separate days. In each modality participants carried out 10 repetitions of squat, pull-ups, and shoulder press with difference rates of work-rest. Mean propulsive velocity (MPV) and heart rate (HR) were recorded and analysed for each athlete. Repeated measures one-way ANOVA and repeated measures two-way ANOVA were performed to analyse the differences between modalities and subjects. Besides, a Bonferroni post hoc analysis was carried out to assess the differences between modalities in each subject. Results: Significant differences in MPV were observed among the modalities. The comparisons between RFT and AMRAP, as well as EMOM and AMRAP, revealed lower MPV in the AMRAP modality (p < 0.01). RFT exhibited the greatest intra-set velocity loss, while EMOM showed the least, with significant distinctions (p < 0.01) between them. Furthermore, significant differences in the HR results were noted among all modalities (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Findings consistently identify the AMRAP modality as having the lowest MPV values due to its prolonged duration, promoting self-regulated tempo for optimal performance and technique, while the RFT modality exhibits higher fatigue and intra-set MPV losses. These insights into propulsive velocity, intensity, fatigue, and pacing across various "Cross" modalities provide valuable guidance for athletes and trainers seeking to enhance their exercise programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Neoadjuvant treatment is the standard treatment in locally advanced ESCC. However, the optimal chemotherapy regimen is not known. Method This is a retrospective observational cohort study conducted with propensity score matching. Patients with resectable ESCC from 13 tertiary centers from Türkiye were screened between January 2011 and December 2021. We compared the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy with the CF and the CROSS regimens in patients with ESCC. Results Three hundred and sixty‐two patients were screened. Patients who received induction chemotherapy (n = 72) and CROSS‐ineligible (n = 31) were excluded. Two hundred and fifty nine patients received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. After propensity score matching (n = 97 in both groups), the mPFS was 18.4 months (95% CI, 9.3–27.4) and 25.7 months (95% CI, 15.6–35.7; p = 0.974), and the mOS was 35.2 months (95% CI, 18.9–51.5) and 39.6 months (95% CI 20.1–59.2; p = 0.534), in the CF and the CROSS groups, respectively. There was no difference between subgroups regarding PFS and OS. Compared with the CF group, the CROSS group had a higher incidence of neutropenia (34.0% vs. 62.9%, p

The subject of the study is the bronze encolpion crosses found at the Vodyanskoe settlement, an urban culture monument of the Golden Horde era. Material and spiritual culture of the Russian Golden Horde urban population of the 14th century is the object under study of this paper. The author analyzes personal godliness practice items of the Russian cult copper sculpture connected with spread of Christianity. The encolpions under study and their fragments were found during archaeological excavations and artefactual remains collection at Vodyanskoye settlement at different times. The aim of the study is introduction into scholarly discourse, morphological description, typological and technological characterization of these finds from the Vodyanskoe settlement. Methods and approaches used in the study include description, typological analysis, metrical approach and measurement agenda used in staurometry, system approach including morphological analysis, chemical and technological Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDXA). A comparison of the investigated material with the known encolpion crosses is performed. The research shows that the encolpions including their ornaments of leafs and parts discovered at the Vodyanskoe settlement are complete analogues in composition and iconography to the types of the encolpions found in the mediaeval Russian sites as well as in the other Golden Horde settlements. They can be attributed to the most numerous late Russian cross group dating back to no earlier than 13th century. Electron microprobe analysis (EMPA) of the two leafs showed that they were made up of leaded tin bronze with composition corresponding to the alloys used in Russia for encolpion casting. Winged crosses were cast into clay molds created from an impression of the finished product. The studied artifacts were interpreted in the context of the known data; they complement a handful of similar sample of items specific to the Russian population spiritual life in the 14th century. These bronze encolpion crosses are of different types the fact testifies to stylistic trends diversity in the mediaeval cult copper sculpture production of this period.

Due to cultural and systemic factors, Chinese-Canadians tend to use mental health services less or when mental health problems are more severe. Services need to be more culturally responsive in their treatment of mental illness. Around important life events, when there may be heightened vulnerability to mental illness, this is especially important. In this study, postpartum cultural practices were examined among recent immigrant, longer-term immigrant, and Canadian-born Chinese women. We conducted a longitudinal cohort study of 493 women in Toronto, Ontario, with livebirths in 2011–2014. Participants completed a demographic survey and Postpartum Rituals Questionnaire. Most women (82.2%) practiced at least one postpartum ritual. Younger age (OR 0.93; 95% CI 0.87–0.99) and greater participation in the heritage culture (OR 1.28; 95% CI 1.02–1.61) were associated with ritual practice. From among five types of postpartum rituals identified (i.e., avoidance of homeostatic disturbances, dietary practices, wind avoidance, organized support, and cold avoidance), dietary practices were most commonly undertaken and cold avoidance was least commonly undertaken. There were differences in postpartum ritual patterns by immigration status, with immigrant women being more likely to undertake a greater number of rituals, to attribute these rituals to Chinese culture, and to ascribe health benefits to these rituals and being less likely to feel forced into performing these rituals. Our findings underscore the importance of clinicians becoming more aware of Chinese postpartum rituals to provide women with culturally competent and patient-centered care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The technologization of circular economy engineering faces barriers in adoption and training, generating social inequalities. The aim of the study was to describe circular economic engineering from its technologization. A comprehensive review of the scientific literature was conducted to identify and evaluate the relevance of key indicators, which were: I) technological innovation and sustainability, II) circular economy, III) socio-economic and environmental indicators, IV) technological model of circular economy, V) challenges in developing countries, VI) role of engineering in circular economy, and VII) social implications of circular economy. The results highlight the assessment of technological innovation for sustainability; transition towards a circular economic model; positive socio-economic and environmental impacts; cost reduction and economic opportunities; technological barriers in developing countries; crucial role of engineering in circular systems; social implications such as job creation and social inclusion. It is concluded that circular economy, driven by technological innovation, promotes process optimization, resource efficiency, and sustainable solutions; however, barriers in technological adoption and training persist, indicating the need to adapt technological models and develop social competencies for an effective transition towards sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At the site of Naldöken Kayasi, 10 km. west of Bayır village in the Seydikemer District of the Mugla Province, there is a rock mass lying in a row, forming a front towards the plain to the north. At the lowest part of the rock mass, there is a natural hollow, popularly known as "Bahattin Haystack" with a circular arrangement and a wide opening. The interior of this natural hollow, which was used without any additions, is decorated with a non-figurative painting programme in fresco technique, starting from the upper cover up to a height of 1 m above the floor. The upper cover, which is completely covered with a layer of soot, was surrounded by a circular form with double bands. The lower part of the circular form is surrounded by a border in which geometric arrangements are decorated with floral motifs. In the lower part of the border, there are 6 panels in different forms with crosses, floral and geometrical arrangements, separated from each other by bands. Three of the panels are complete and the other three are partially extant. The cross, floral motifs and inscription in the northwest of the lower row of this section and the partially preserved geometrical ornaments in the southeast constitute the two separate panels of the last decoration belt of the space. In the preserved sections of the wall paintings covering the interior of the Bahattin Samanlığı Cave, a decoration programme showing the characteristics of the aniconic was applied, including crosses, floral and geometric motifs as well as inscriptions. As in other Iconoclastic examples, the dominant element in the decoration is the cross. The cross has been widely used as a symbol of fertility, immortality, life, spirit, etc. since the earliest times, with varying meanings according to the cultures in which it was found. In the wall paintings of the Bahattin Samanlığı rock carving, the most common ornamentation after the cross motif consists of geometric forms around the cross motifs in some panels, sometimes alone in others, and sometimes accompanied by stylised floral motifs. Like the cult of the cross, the repertoire of geometric and floral ornamentation is not unique to the age of iconoclasm. Although they show similarities in terms of motif and stylistic characteristics with the iconoclast paintings we have analysed, the letter characters in the inscriptions, the remains of crosses and motifs, which show that the paintings belonging to the first phase also consisted of aniconic motifs, indicate that the wall paintings in Bahattin Samanlığ may have been painted in a period before iconoclasm or in the early 7th century to the early 8th century, which constitutes the first phase of the iconoclastic movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Taking into account the similarities expressed on the use given by Hispanics and Mapuche alike to the cross and the cinnamon tree during the peace parliamentary meetings and their armed encounters during the 17th Century, we state that the symbol of the cross was striped out by the mapuche of the free lands of the religious protective aura given by the missionaries, and dressed with a protective aura, meant not to defend them from those supernatural beings which populated the surrounding nature, but as a political symbol that stated the quality as Indian friend or allied to the Spaniard of all those who signed the peace treaties at the parliaments. In this sense, its use is seen as a performance act intended to represent themselves historically within the context of Hispanic-Mapuche relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The organisation of the “Jom Ziarah Gereja” programme under the purview of the Youth and Sports Ministry has spark an intense debate recently. Scholars, muftis, and authoritative parties express their respective views on the issue that are seen to be related to the faith of Muslims. There are among those who take a firm stand, rejecting the clearance that opens the door for Muslims to explore and delve into the activities behind the worship rooms of other religions. While the others restricted with conditional permission, for those who want to enter a church, monastery or any premises that carry out ritual activities for non-Muslims. This paper explores hadiths that are related to the issue of entering a non-Muslim house of worship. The analysis on the sources of related hadith is focusing to matan involving church institutions only, in accordance with the polemics that are floating around in society. The stance and actions of the previous companions, tabi'in and salafussoleh are also included in this study to provide an inclusive and conclusive picture of the issues highlighted. The findings of this study found that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was strict towards elements of other religions that were seen trying to exert influence on Muslims. Even so, conditional consent is given in some situations that are deemed to be essential that require Muslims to enter the church. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: In recent years, a surge of interest in high-intensity training methods, associated with “cross” modalities has emerged as a promising approach for improving performance and overall health. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to compare the acute effects on heart rate, mean propulsive velocity and intra and inter-set velocity loss in “Cross” modalities.Materials and methods: Twelve athletes, 10 men’s and 2 women’s (age: 31.5 ± 6.74 years; height: 174.17 ± 6.05 cm; weight: 75.34 ± 7.16 kg) with at least 1 year of experience in “cross” training. The participants performed three different “cross” modalities, Rounds for Time (RFT), Every Minute on the Minute (EMOM) and As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) across three separate days. In each modality participants carried out 10 repetitions of squat, pull-ups, and shoulder press with difference rates of work-rest. Mean propulsive velocity (MPV) and heart rate (HR) were recorded and analysed for each athlete. Repeated measures one-way ANOVA and repeated measures two-way ANOVA were performed to analyse the differences between modalities and subjects. Besides, a Bonferroni post hoc analysis was carried out to assess the differences between modalities in each subject.Results: Significant differences in MPV were observed among the modalities. The comparisons between RFT and AMRAP, as well as EMOM and AMRAP, revealed lower MPV in the AMRAP modality (p < 0.01). RFT exhibited the greatest intra-set velocity loss, while EMOM showed the least, with significant distinctions (p < 0.01) between them. Furthermore, significant differences in the HR results were noted among all modalities (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Findings consistently identify the AMRAP modality as having the lowest MPV values due to its prolonged duration, promoting self-regulated tempo for optimal performance and technique, while the RFT modality exhibits higher fatigue and intra-set MPV losses. These insights into propulsive velocity, intensity, fatigue, and pacing across various “Cross” modalities provide valuable guidance for athletes and trainers seeking to enhance their exercise programs.

While scholars have long recognized the central importance of the cross within Syriac-speaking Christian communities in late antique Mesopotamia, the question of how physical crosses functioned as aids for prayer has only recently begun to be explored. The present article addresses this question with respect to East Syrian monastic communities in seventh-century Mesopotamia, focusing on the context of the monastic cell. Bringing together accounts of cross-directed prayer in Syriac monastic literature with archaeological evidence for crosses from the region, the article concludes that physical crosses played an important role as mediating devices of divine presence that were both always at hand and the frequent objects of monastics’ sensorial attention. These conclusions are subsequently discussed through the lens of recent research from the field of new media studies toward the goal of understanding how cross-directed prayer may have served to bridge monastic spirituality and sociality in Mesopotamia.

Background: The question of the ideal neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced esophagogastric adenocarcinoma has not been answered to date. Multimodal treatment has become a standard treatment for these adenocarcinomas. Currently, perioperative chemotherapy (FLOT) or neoadjuvant chemoradiation (CROSS) is recommended. Methods: A monocentric retrospective analysis compared long-term survival after CROSS versus FLOT. The study enrolled patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus (EAC) or the esophagogastric junction type I or II undergoing oncologic Ivor–Lewis esophagectomy between January 2012 and December 2019. The primary objective was to determine the long-term outcome in terms of overall survival. The secondary objectives were to determine differences regarding the histopathologic categories after neoadjuvant treatment and the histomorphologic regression. Results: The findings showed no survival advantage for one or the other treatment in this highly standardized cohort. All the patients underwent open (CROSS: 9.4% vs. FLOT: 22%), hybrid (CROSS: 82% vs. FLOT: 72%), or minimally invasive (CROSS: 8.9% vs. FLOT: 5.6%) thoracoabdominal esophagectomy. The median post-surgical follow-up period was 57.6 months (95% confidence interval [CI] 23.2–109.7 months), and the median survival was longer for the CROSS patients (54 months) than for the FLOT patients (37.2 months) (p = 0.053). The overall 5-years survival was 47% for the entire cohort (48% for the CROSS and 43% for the FLOT patients). The CROSS patients showed a better pathologic response and fewer advanced tumor stages. Conclusion: The improved pathologic response after CROSS cannot be translated into longer overall survival. To date, the choice of which neoadjuvant treatment to use can be made only on the basis of clinical parameters and the patient's performance status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, through three chapters, we try to deal with the idea of salvation in the psychological context of the Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. The first chapter will discuss Jung's approach to religious issues, his basic assumptions, and the similarities and differences between theology and psychology. The topic of the second chapter is the trinitarian and quaternary aspects of Jung's doctrine, where the reality of the cross as a central symbol of human individuation but also of the entire cosmic totality comes to the fore. In the third chapter, we will talk about the development of consciousness in God and man, with a special focus on Jung's apparently most dramatic work - »Answer to Job«. The ultimate goal of this work is to present Jung as an original and courageous thinker and author who managed to bring religion and psychology closer together. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This essay argues the image of the 'Mystical Body' or 'Body of Christ' is fully intelligible only in light of the Cross. The Body of Christ is a cruciform Body. As the Body of Christ crucified and risen, it is presently being configured to Christ in the world through self‐sacrificial love. The essay traces the place of the Cross in some representative twentieth‐century Catholic theologies of the Mystical Body, in light of the perspective of Thomas Aquinas. I first survey four theologians from the first half of the century who, in their understandings of the Mystical Body, gave a place to the Cross: Emile Mersch, Fulton Sheen, Charles Journet, and Pius Pasch. Here I also examine Pope Pius XII's encyclical Mystici Corporis. Second, I explore the approach of some notable Thomistic theologians or interpreters of Aquinas from the early 1960s onward: Jerome Hamer, M. J. Le Guillou, George Sabra, Jean‐Pierre Torrell, and Herwi Rikhof. In this section, I also examine Vatican II's Lumen Gentium. My third and final section treats Aquinas himself, in order to reflect upon the place of the Cross in his understanding of the Mystical Body, as found in his biblical commentaries and the Summa theologiae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objectives The Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (VR-12) is a generic patient-reported outcome measure of physical and mental health status. An adapted version of the VR-12 was developed for use with older adults living in long-term residential care (LTRC) homes in Canada: VR-12 (LTRC-C). This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric validity of the VR-12 (LTRC-C). Research Design and Methods Data for this validation study were collected via in-person interviews for a province-wide survey of adults living in LTRC homes across British Columbia (N = 8,657). Three analyses were conducted to evaluate validity and reliability: (1) confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to validate the measurement structure; (2) correlations with measures of depression, social engagement, and daily activities were examined to evaluate convergent and discriminant validity; and (3) Cronbach's alpha (r) statistics were obtained to evaluate internal consistency reliability. Results A measurement model with 2 correlated latent factors (representing physical health and mental health), 4 cross-loadings, and 4 correlated items resulted in an acceptable fit (root-mean-square error of approximation = 0.07; comparative fit index = 0.98). Physical and mental health were correlated in expected directions with measures of depression, social engagement, and daily activities, though the magnitudes of the correlations were quite small. Internal consistency reliability was acceptable for physical and mental health (r > 0.70). Discussion and Implications This study supports the use of the VR-12 (LTRC-C) to measure perceived physical and mental health among older adults living in LTRC homes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In team sports such as soccer, the percentages derived from game-related statistics can offer coaches valuable insights into a team's competitive potential and performance. This research aimed to assess the offensive strategies of soccer teams, focusing specifically on crosses originating from the sides with the intention of reaching the penalty area. Methods: Thirty-two soccer matches were meticulously observed, with a detailed analysis of long passes (crosses) occurring outside the penalty area, targeting a player positioned within the penalty area. The soccer field was divided into four zones (a, b, c, d). Zone "a" encompassed the left side and the exterior of the penalty area, zone "b" covered the right side of the penalty area, zone "c" extended to the right side and behind zone "b", and zone "d" spanned the left side and behind zone "a" up to the center of the field. The teams played with similar formation (4-4-2). Statistical analysis included frequencies, cross tabs analysis and Chi-squared (goodness of fit) tests. Results: In total, 672 crosses were analyzed, of which 424 (63.1%) were successful and 248 (36.9%) were unsuccessful (p≤0.05). Most of the crosses (227, 33.8%) were performed from zone "a" (p≤0.05), 176 (26.2%) from zone "b", 118 (17.6%) from zone "c" and 151 (22.4%) from zone "d". The analysis revealed that most successful crosses were performed from the left side (zone "d" = 70.8% and zone "a" =68.3%, p≤0.05), the least successful crosses were made from zone "d" (29.14%) and most unsuccessful crosses were made from zone "b" (48.3%). Conclusion: Regarding the success of the crosses performed, the majority of the crosses were performed from the side zones just outside the penalty area. Specifically, the crosses performed from the left side had been more effective than the right ones. Thus, a reorientation in the direction of training is needed to improve players' ability to perform successful crosses from both sides of the field outside the penalty area, in order to perform more effectively during the soccer matches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Heterosis-exploiting breeding schemes are currently under consideration as a means of accelerating genetic gains in sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) breeding. This study was aimed at establishing heterotic gains, fitness costs and transgressive segregation associated with sweetpotato weevil (SPW) resistance in a partial diallel cross of sweetpotato. A total of 1896 clones were tested at two sites, for two seasons each in Uganda. Data on weevil severity (WED), weevil incidence (WI), storage root yield (SRY) and dry matter content (DM) were obtained. Best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) for each clone across environments were used to estimate heterotic gains and for regression analyses to establish relationships between key traits. In general, low mid-parent heterotic gains were detected with the highest favorable levels recorded for SRY (14.7%) and WED (− 7.9%). About 25% of the crosses exhibited desirable and significant mid-parent heterosis for weevil resistance. Over 16% of the clones displayed superior transgressive segregation, with the highest percentages recorded for SRY (21%) and WED (18%). A yield penalty of 10% was observed to be associated with SPW resistance whereas no decline in DM was detected in relation to the same. Chances of improving sweetpotato through exploiting heterosis in controlled crosses using parents of mostly similar background are somewhat minimal, as revealed by the low heterotic gains. The yield penalty detected due to SPW resistance suggests that a trade-off may be necessary between maximizing yields and developing weevil-resistant cultivars if the current needs for this crop are to be met in weevil-prone areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Corinthian capital consists of several essential elements, and when all these elements are present, it is called a "canonical capital." Sometimes, one or more elements might be omitted, on the other hand, additional elements might be added to the canonical Corinthian capital. This research studies the various types and forms of elements added to Roman and Byzantine canonical Corinthian capitals in present-day Syria. These added elements can be a plant-like forms such as extra acanthus leaves, palmettes, stems, and tongues, or figural representations like anthropomorphic portrayals and animal figures. In addition, symbols reflecting cultural and religious influences can be used, like crosses. Regardless of the added element, it might carry symbolic meanings, or it could be used only for decorating reasons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Russia's expansionist policy towards the Ottoman lands led to many wars between the two states. One of these wars was the Crimean War, which took place between 1853 and 1856. In order to legitimize this war and to get public support, Russia announced that the Orthodox Christians living in the Ottoman Empire were living under pressure and that it was a holy war had started to save them. This propaganda was voiced by Tsar Nicholas I, included in his war manifestos and published in the newspapers of the period. It was tried to give the image that Muslim Turks are a savage, barbaric nation that oppresses Christians and destroys holy temples. As a result of this propaganda, the "crescent moon" symbolizing Islam and Turkishness, as an enemy symbol, was brought to the fore, and many poems were written against it. In this article, it will be discussed how the "crescent moon" in Russian poems written during the Crimean War was used as a symbol of the enemy. Our article discusses poems about the Crimean War, which lasted from 1853 to 1856. As a result of this research, it has been determined that there are many references to the crescent moon-cross war in the poems. However, the crescent moon represented the Ottoman Empire against the double-headed eagle that Russia inherited from Byzantium. Therefore, references were made to the Byzantine-Ottoman battle. Adjectives such as "rabid, bloody, black, lowly" were used for the crescent moon, which is an enemy symbol. The crescent moon symbol has been likened to the horn of wild animals, the sickle - an edge tool. The weak state of the Ottoman state was symbolized by the diminution of the crescent moon. The British and French were criticized in many poems for supporting the Ottoman Empire and accused of betraying Christianity under the flag of the crescent moon. Our research has shown that poetry was used as a powerful propaganda tool by the Tsarist Russian government. We believe that this article will be a valuable contribution to the study of war literature and propaganda literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is quite likely that all five inscriptions from Neoklaudiopolis/Vezirköprü presented in this paper are acclamations. They originate from Christian context. The objects on which they are placed – apart from one capital – cannot be identified with absolute certainty. In one case, it is probably a sarcophagus, in another a part of a pilaster, in the other two cases plinths – or, although less likely, weights of wine or oil presses. Four of the objects are decorated with crosses, whereby in two cases the cross is interpreted as The Tree of Life. The motif ›The Cross as Tree of Life‹ is quite common in Neoklaudiopolis. It is depicted in several designs, especially on sarcophagi and on architectural elements such as capitals and on a slab that may be regarded as an altar screen. This is documented by photographs. The sarcophagi that are known from the territory of Neoklaudiopolis and that can be identified as Christian are compiled in an appendix. They are all decorated with crosses in different design varieties. In one extraordinary case, the head of a bovine is depicted between two crosses. In a second appendix, stones decorated with crosses originating from the territory of Neoklaudiopolis are presented. It is certain that two of them are press weights, another two are very likely to be press weights, and with others it is at least arguable. The recording of the inscriptions, sarcophagi and press weights was done by Eckart Olshausen and Gerhard Kahl between 1988 and 1990.

El uso de aguas residuales en el riego agrícola contribuye a mejorar la productividad del suelo y a resolver los problemas de escasez del agua. Sin embargo, también se generan problemas de salinidad y sodicidad en el suelo, toxicidad para las plantas, y problemas de salud pública. En la cuenca del río Pánuco, que se origina en el Valle de México y desemboca en el Golfo de México, se encuentra el Valle del Mezquital, donde se riegan más de 90 000 ha con aguas residuales que llegan a través de diversas vías, entre ellas el Gran Canal del Desagüe. Una parte del agua que se utiliza para el riego se infiltra y se incorpora al cauce del río Tula, que desemboca en la presa Zimapán. A partir de la presa Zimapán, el cauce adquiere el nombre de río Moctezuma y en la parte baja de la cuenca río Pánuco hasta la descarga en el Golfo de México. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar la calidad del agua a lo largo del cauce de la cuenca del río Pánuco mediante el muestreo, las determinaciones en laboratorio y el análisis mediante índices de calidad con criterios agronómicos, y comparar los resultados de la parte alta de la cuenca con la parte baja. Los resultados indican que las aguas residuales que se incorporan al Valle del Mezquital impactan a lo largo de todo el cauce, pero en mayor medida en la parte alta de la cuenca. En todos los puntos de muestreo el agua se clasifica como bicarbonatada-sódica, el índice de CSR indica que el 96% de los sitos presenta algún tipo de restricción para el riego, la CE no es idónea en ninguno de los puntos y la relación de adsorción de sodio (RAS) evidencia riesgos de sodicidad.

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Keywords: Age; friendly; Cross; sector; Home; and community; based services; Long; term services and supports; Public health; Workforce EN Age friendly Cross sector Home and community based services Long term services and supports Public health Workforce 80 85 6 09/08/23 20230701 NES 230701 Although we all age, not all of us experience aging in the same way. Our health and quality of life is shaped by the communities we live in, our engagement in those communities, and our interactions with community supports and health services ([21]). Community Support and Health Services Can Be Strengthened by Policy Change Community support and health services for older adults are chronically underfunded as a public good, making them hard to find, difficult to afford, and at times low quality. [Extracted from the article]

For all the important theological and practical diversity which emerged during the sixteenth century and later, a diversity whose legacies are still present in the forms of divided Christian bodies to this day, a uniquely medieval fascination with the cross endured. The reformation movements of the sixteenth century and later Protestants developed various ascetical programs and theological perspectives which were concerned with two well-worn medieval patterns: an appropriation of Jesus's work of atonement on the cross and an internalizing of the crucified Jesus as an exemplar. Thus, if we question the kind of role Jesus played in the spirituality of the Reformation era and later Protestantism, the answer must be the cross. This cruci-centrism appears in theologies of salvation, in sermons, prayers, and hymnody, in perceptions of Christian devotional art, and in varied conceptions of the Eucharist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this paper, through three chapters, we try to deal with the idea of salvation in the psychological context of the Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. The first chapter will discuss Jung’s approach to religious issues, his basic assumptions, and the similarities and differences between theology and psychology. The topic of the second chapter is the trinitarian and quaternary aspects of Jung’s doctrine, where the reality of the cross as a central symbol of human individuation but also of the entire cosmic totality comes to the fore. In the third chapter, we will talk about the development of consciousness in God and man, with a special focus on Jung’s apparently most dramatic work – »Answer to Job«. The ultimate goal of this work is to present Jung as an original and courageous thinker and author who managed to bring religion and psychology closer together.

Culture plays a significant buying role in shaping different aspects of consumer behavior such as rational, impulse, and compulsive buying behavior. Impulse buying is one of the prevalent phenomena that significantly affect the sales revenue of companies. This study focuses on unveiling the interaction between cultural factors and impulse buying behavior. For this systematic literature review, 112 significant articles were examined to understand the relationship between various aspects of culture and impulse buying behavior in both online and offline contexts. Further investigation of impulse buying in cross-cultural context helps to understand and classify different theoretical perspectives to study impulse buying behavior and cultural factors. This study offers practical implications for retail professionals and e-commerce strategists to design and implement viable cross-cultural marketing campaigns. Academic researchers may also understand research gaps and contribute further to understanding cross-cultural impulse buying.

Abhinav Vempati,1 Crystal Zhou,1 Curtis Tam,1 Jeffrey Khong,2 Aaron Rubanowitz,3 Kevin Tam,1 Sarah Hazany,1 Ruslan Vasilev,1 Salar Hazany1 1Scar Healing Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA; 2Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; 3Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, NH, USACorrespondence: Abhinav Vempati, Scar Healing Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Tel +1 424 225 2453, Fax +1 310 571 8435, Email info@shi.orgAbstract: Subcutaneous incisionless surgery, also known as subcision, is a minimally invasive procedure that is commonly indicated for the treatment of atrophic acne scars. In recent years, many new techniques have been developed to maximize results from this procedure. This review article aims to identify an updated list of instruments and combinatorial treatments available for atrophic acne scar patients undergoing subcision. We constructed a comprehensive PubMed search term and performed triple-blinded screening on all resulting studies for mentions of subcision as indicated by acne scarring. Our results show that there are four main categories of subcision tools that are commonly employed to treat atrophic acne scars: needles, cannulas, wires, and blunt-blade instruments. Usage of these devices varies by scar depth, personal preference, and combinatorial treatment options. Overall, subcision is a particularly effective treatment for atrophic acne scars, and there is vast potential for further innovation with this technique.Keywords: subcutaneous incisionless surgery, acne scar, depressed scars, CROSS, Taylor liberator

The article examines the question of the theological origins of the philosophy named after A. F. Losev. The analysis shows that the notions of name as energy and name as cosmos are related to Losev's turning to the Old Testament and early Christian terminological traditions of using the concept of "Name" to convey the idea of the divine presence. As a result of accepting the Greek philosophical terminology on the part of the Christian Church, the idea of the divine presence in the created world began to be conveyed through the term of divine energy. A.F. Losev believes that the identification of the name and the signified thing is a sign of pre-philosophical mythological thinking in general. It gives a clue to the mentioned Old Testament tradition of the name divinity. Philosophical secular thinking fundamentally departs from such a religious worldview element. For this reason, philosophical and archaic worldviews can be seen in the two mentioned customs, which have been reflected in the theological terminology. The theological perception of the philosophical categorical system has not resulted in the complete displacement of "name" from the Christian theological discourse. The ancient Bible tradition of conveying the idea of the divine presence in the categories of "name" and "glory" is evident in a number of the holy fathers' works (St. Justin the Philosopher, St. John Chrysostom, St. Isaac of Nineveh). "Name" as a term close to the that of "energy" is more peculiar to Liturgical texts as A.F. Losev sees it. Losev's idea of God's name as the ontological energetic foundation of the cosmos, usually seen as a borrowing from Neoplatonism, goes back, among other things, to the doctrine of the church as the Body of Christ.