Similar PTSD symptom networks observed in male and female survivors of military sexual assault: implications for understanding trauma responses.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous disorder with no universal symptom presentation. Sex differences in rates of PTSD among military samples are established, such that females are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD, with severity particularly heightened among females exposed to military sexual assault (MSA). However, limited research has examined the PTSD symptom network structure among MSA survivors and whether it differs by sex.

Longitudinal changes in the PTSD symptom network following trauma-focused treatment in military populations: Identifying central symptoms and the role of military sexual trauma.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition affecting military populations, with a higher prevalence compared to the general population. Despite the development of first-line trauma-focused treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), a significant proportion of patients continue to experience persistent PTSD symptoms following treatment. This study utilized network analysis to explore the PTSD symptom network's dynamics pre- and post- trauma-focused treatment and investigated the role of military sexual trauma (MST) history in shaping the network.

A Novel Load Balancing Scheme for Satellite IoT Networks Based on Spatial-Temporal Distribution of Users and Advanced Genetic Algorithms.

Satellite IoT networks (S-IoT-N), which have been a hot issue regarding the next generation of communication, are quite important for the coming era of digital twins and the metaverse because of their performance in sensing and monitoring anywhere, anytime, and anyway, in more dimensions. However, this will cause communication links to face greater traffic loads. Satellite internet networks (SIN) are considered the most possible evolution road, possessing characteristics of many satellites, such as low earth orbit (LEO), the Ku/Ka frequency, and a high data rate.

Dual Stream Transmission and Downlink Power Control for Multiple LEO Satellites-Assisted IoT Networks.

The multi-satellites cooperative transmission can effectively increase the data rate that can be achieved by internet of things (IoT) terminals. However, the dynamic characteristics brought by low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites will seriously decrease the data rate and make the data rate fluctuate. In this paper, dual-stream transmission and downlink power control for multiple LEO satellites-assisted IoT networks are investigated.

[Simulation study of force and temperature field during transcranial magnetic stimulation application working with magnetic resonance imaging simultaneously].

Currently, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been widely used in the treatment of depression, Parkinson's disease and other neurological diseases. To be able to monitor the brain's internal activity during TMS in real time and achieve better treatment outcomes, the researchers proposed combining TMS with neuroimaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), both of which use Tesla-level magnetic fields. However, the combination of strong current, large magnetic field and small size is likely to bring physical concerns which can lead to mechanical and thermal instability.

A Pilot Study of a Stress Management Program for Incarcerated Veterans.

Introduction: Veterans involved in the justice system are an understudied population warranting attention given their higher risk of mental health concerns and psychosocial challenges. Thus, there is a need for programs to support the psychological health of incarcerated veterans. The present study sought to determine the acceptability and effectiveness of a mind-body stress reduction program for incarcerated veterans.

Synthesis, Characterization and Novel Photoluminescence of SrWO4:Ln3+ Nanocrystals.

SrWO4:Ln3+ (Ln = Eu, Ce, and Tb) nanocrystals were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method, and were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated that the crystalline size of nanocrystals decreases with increasing Eu3+ concentrations and increases with increasing annealing temperature, gradually. The photoluminescence properties of SrWO4:Ln3+ were investigated in detail.

23327Enhanced photoelectric conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells by the incorporation of flower-like Bi2S3:Eu3+ sub-microspheres.

In this paper, TiO2-Bi2S3 and TiO2-Bi2S3:Eu(3+) composite photoanodes were successfully designed, which can not only fully absorb visible light but also transfer the electron from Bi2S3 to TiO2 conduction band due to the narrow band gap and high conduction band of Bi2S3. Compared to pure TiO2 cell, the photoelectric conversion efficiencies of TiO2-Bi2S3 and TiO2-Bi2S3:Eu(3+) composite cells were increased significantly. In addition, the efficiency of TiO2-Bi2S3:Eu(3+) composite cells were higher than that of TiO2-Bi2S3 cell which could be attributed to the larger BET surface area of Bi2S3:Eu(3+).

In situ synthesis and high adsorption performance of MoO₂/Mo₄O₁₁ and MoO₂/MoS₂ composite nanorods by reduction of MoO₃.

MoO2/Mo4O11 and MoO2/MoS2 composite nanorods were successfully synthesized by reducing MoO3 nanorods. The adsorption performance of samples was evaluated by using Rhodamine B (RhB) and metal ions in aqueous solutions as the targets. The results indicated that the obtained MoO2/Mo4O11 and MoO2/MoS2 composite nanorods can present excellent adsorption performance.

Synthesis, novel luminescence properties, and surface-enhanced Raman scattering of Au/Y2O3:Eu(3+) composite nanotubes.

Y(OH)3:Eu(3+) nanotubes were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method first, and then Au particles were grown on the surface of Y2O3:Eu(3+) nanotubes by combining the vacuum extraction method and the annealing process. The composite nanotubes were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The effects of the Au content on the photoluminescence properties of the Au/Y2O3:Eu(3+) composite nanotubes were investigated in detail.

Controlled synthesis and novel luminescence properties of string SrWO₄:Eu³⁺ nanobeans.

One-dimensional SrWO4:Eu(3+) nanostructures were prepared by a hydrothermal method. The structures and morphologies of the nanocrystals were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated that the phase compositions, morphologies and sizes and luminescence properties of SrWO4:Eu(3+) are related to the initial reactant content and reaction time, and lower initial reactant content is beneficial for the formation of the string SrWO4:Eu(3+) nanobeans.

A prospective, randomized, multi-center trial to investigate Actovegin in prevention and treatment of acute oral mucositis caused by chemoradiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Purpose: A multi-center prospective randomized trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Actovegin in the prevention and treatment of chemoradiotherapy-induced acute oral mucositis.

Methods And Materials: Between February 2006 and May 2007, 156 evaluable patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma were randomized to Group 1 (n=53) for prevention, Group 2 (n=51) for treatment, and Group 3 (n=52) for control. All patients received concomitant chemoradiotherapy ± induction chemotherapy.