1581. Extending multivariate sub-quasi-copulasDamjana Kokol-Bukovšek, Tomaž Košir, Blaž Mojškerc, Matjaž Omladič, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: In this paper, we introduce patchwork constructions for multivariate quasi-copulas. These results appear to be new since the kind of approach has been limited to either copulas or only bivariate quasi-copulas so far. It seems that the multivariate case is much more involved, since we are able to prove that some of the known methods of bivariate constructions cannot be extended to higher dimensions. Our main result is to present the necessary and sufficient conditions both on the patch and the values of it for the desired multivariate quasi-copula to exist. We also give all possible solutions. Ključne besede: mathematics, multivariate analysis Objavljeno v DiRROS: 18.06.2024; Ogledov: 329; Prenosov: 191 Celotno besedilo (430,71 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1582. Best possible upper bounds on the restrained domination number of cubic graphsBoštjan Brešar, Michael A. Henning, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: A dominating set in a graph $G$ is a set $S$ of vertices such that every vertex in $V(G) \setminus S$ is adjacent to a vertex in $S$. A restrained dominating set of $G$ is a dominating set $S$ with the additional restraint that the graph $G - S$ obtained by removing all vertices in $S$ is isolate-free. The domination number $\gamma(G)$ and the restrained domination number $\gamma_{r}(G)$ are the minimum cardinalities of a dominating set and restrained dominating set, respectively, of $G$. Let $G$ be a cubic graph of order $n$. A classical result of Reed [Combin. Probab. Comput. 5 (1996), 277-295] states that $\gamma(G) \le \frac{3}{8}n$, and this bound is best possible. To determine a best possible upper bound on the restrained domination number of $G$ is more challenging, and we prove that $\gamma_{r}(G) \le \frac{2}{5}n$. Ključne besede: domination, restrained domination, cubic graphs Objavljeno v DiRROS: 18.06.2024; Ogledov: 312; Prenosov: 202 Celotno besedilo (2,13 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1583. Generalized noncooperative Schrödinger-Kirchhoff-type systems in ${\mathbb R}^N$Nabil Chems Eddine, Dušan Repovš, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: We consider a class of noncooperative Schrödinger-Kirchhof-type system, which involves a general variable exponent elliptic operator with critical growth. Under certain suitable conditions on the nonlinearities, we establish the existence of infinitely many solutions for the problem by using the limit index theory, a version of concentration-compactness principle for weighted-variable exponent Sobolev spaces and the principle of symmetric criticality of Krawcewicz and Marzantowicz. Ključne besede: concentration–compactness principle, critical points theory, critical Sobolev exponents, generalized capillary operator, limit index theory, p-Laplacian, p(x)-Laplacian, Palais–Smale condition, Schrödinger-Kirchhoff-type problems, weighted exponent spaces Objavljeno v DiRROS: 17.06.2024; Ogledov: 298; Prenosov: 198 Celotno besedilo (481,56 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1584. High burden of clonal mast cell disorders and hereditary ▫$α-tryptasemia$▫ in patients who need Hymenoptera venom immunotherapyPeter Korošec, Gunter Sturm, Jonathan J. Lyons, Tinkara Pirc Marolt, Manca Svetina, Mitja Košnik, Mihaela Zidarn, Mark Kačar, Nina Frelih, Nika Lalek, Ajda Demšar Luzar, Samo Zver, Matevž Škerget, Ewa Czarnobilska, Wojciech Dyga, Sanja Popović-Grle, Miroslav Samaržija, Lisa Arzt-Gradwohl, Urban Čerpes, Grzegorz Porebski, Branko Pevec, Eva Schadelbauer, Peter Kopač, Julij Šelb, Matija Rijavec, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Background
In patients who require venom immunotherapy (VIT), there is a need to identify underlying mast cell (MC) disorders since these may affect the risk and severity of future sting reactions and the long-term effectiveness of VIT.
Methods
1319 individuals with Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) who needed VIT from referral centers in Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, and Poland underwent examination for KIT p.D816V in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBL) using a highly sensitive PCR test and tryptase genotyping by digital droplet PCR. We also included 183 control individuals with large local reactions (LLRs) to Hymenoptera stings and with asymptomatic sensitization to Hymenoptera venoms.
Results
285 of 1319 individuals recommended for VIT (21.6%) were positive for KIT p.D816V in PBL, preferably those who present with severe reaction (33.9% [n = 207 of 610] with Ring-Messmer grade 3–4 vs. 11% [n = 78 of 709] with Grade 1–2; p < .0001), whereas only 1.3% (n = 2 of 152) of controls with LLR and none with asymptomatic sensitization (n = 31) had KIT p.D816V. KIT p.D816V allelic burden was higher in those with severe reaction (median 0.018% [n = 207] in Grade 3–4 vs. 0.001% [n = 78] in Grade 1–2; p < .0001), and the majority had normal baseline serum tryptase levels (69% [n = 196 of 285]). All KIT p.D816V-positive individuals (n = 41) who underwent bone marrow (BM) biopsy were found to have underlying clonal diseases, principally BM mastocytosis. HαT was also associated with severe HVA and symptoms (p < .01), and remarkably, 31.0% (n = 31 of 100) were found to have concomitant KIT p.D816V. Concomitant HαT and KIT p.D816V showed an additive effect, and having both was associated with the highest risk for severe HVA, even higher than having either HαT or KIT p.D816V alone (OR = 3.8; p < .01).
Conclusions
By employing prospective universal tryptase genotyping and examination for KIT p.D816V in PBL in large HVA populations, we have demonstrated a high burden of clonal MC disorders and HαT in patients who require VIT. Ključne besede: anaphylaxis, hereditary α-tryptasemia, hypersensitivity, immunotherapy, mast cell, mastocytosis, venom Objavljeno v DiRROS: 17.06.2024; Ogledov: 457; Prenosov: 284 Celotno besedilo (7,30 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
1585. Multisensory mechanisms of gait and balance in Parkinson's disease : an integrative reviewStiven Roytman, Rebecca Paalanen, Giulia Carli, Uroš Marušič, Prabesh Kanel, Teus van Laar, Nicolaas I. Bohnen, 2025, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Understanding the neural underpinning of human gait and balance is one of the most pertinent challenges for 21st-century translational neuroscience due to the profound impact that falls and mobility disturbances have on our aging population. Posture and gait control does not happen automatically, as previously believed, but rather requires continuous involvement of central nervous mechanisms. To effectively exert control over the body, the brain must integrate multiple streams of sensory information, including visual, vestibular, and somatosensory signals. The mechanisms which underpin the integration of these multisensory signals are the principal topic of the present work. Existing multisensory integration theories focus on how failure of cognitive processes thought to be involved in multisensory integration leads to falls in older adults. Insufficient emphasis, however, has been placed on specific contributions of individual sensory modalities to multisensory integration processes and cross-modal interactions that occur between the sensory modalities in relation to gait and balance. In the present work, we review the contributions of somatosensory, visual, and vestibular modalities, along with their multisensory intersections to gait and balance in older adults and patients with Parkinson's disease. We also review evidence of vestibular contributions to multisensory temporal binding windows, previously shown to be highly pertinent to fall risk in older adults. Lastly, we relate multisensory vestibular mechanisms to potential neural substrates, both at the level of neurobiology (concerning positron emission tomography imaging) and at the level of electrophysiology (concerning electroencephalography). We hope that this integrative review, drawing influence across multiple subdisciplines of neuroscience, paves the way for novel research directions and therapeutic neuromodulatory approaches, to improve the lives of older adults and patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Ključne besede: aging, gait, balance, encephalography, functional magnetic resonance imaging, multisensory integration Objavljeno v DiRROS: 17.06.2024; Ogledov: 342; Prenosov: 370 Celotno besedilo (1,36 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
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1587. Namnožitev bukovega rilčkarja skakača v Sloveniji v letu 2024 - Orchestes fagi (Linnaeus, 1758)Eva Groznik, Maarten De Groot, Tine Hauptman, 2024, poljudni članek Ključne besede: gozdovi, Varstvo gozdov, bukov rilčkar skakač, Slovenija, namnožitev Objavljeno v DiRROS: 13.06.2024; Ogledov: 394; Prenosov: 172 Celotno besedilo (391,93 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
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1589. A five-step framework for creating forests for the futureMarko Kovač, Gregor Božič, Andreja Ferreira, Gal Kušar, Boštjan Mali, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Changing environmental conditions, disturbances, and escalating demands for forest ecosystem services require foresters to restore present forestlands with new forest generations that will exhibit ecological integrity, diversity, high adaptive capacity, and the ability to provide essential ecosystem services. Establishing such forests requires careful consideration of the forest landscape and site dynamics. In pursuit of these requirements, we developed a novel framework that enables the restoration of forest sites and promotes the desired features of the forest complex at the same time. This framework was designed with the methods of system engineering and was organized in the same way as the forest planning process. It was tested in the habitat type of Illyrian Fagus sylvatica forests belonging to the Natura 2000 network. The environmental, vegetation, and site conditions were investigated via field inspections, available forest management plans, and simple GIS analyses. Additionally, we established a seminatural stand composed of European beech, sessile oak, sycamore maple, silver fir, and some wild fruit tree species. The survival of planted species was assessed using census and simple random sampling, the performance of provenances by the Student’s test, while microhabitat factors were explored by a one-way ANOVA. The survival rate of key species was estimated to be 55.6%, while that of fruit species was estimated to be 94.5%. Our framework demonstrated satisfactory performance and contained sufficient benchmarks to facilitate consistent decision-making. In the discussion, we elucidate the framework’s primary features and attributes of the mixed stand, where we also expose some open issues to be addressed in the future. Ključne besede: restoration, forest habitat type, indigenous species, planting, mixed stand, key species, fruit species Objavljeno v DiRROS: 13.06.2024; Ogledov: 390; Prenosov: 224 Celotno besedilo (3,93 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
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