Internet of Things (IoT) devices are increasingly being deployed in critical applications, such as eHealth systems, enabled by advancements in 5G technology, which offer more than 100 Mbps of throughput, less than 5 ms of latency, and $99,999 \%$ of reliability. However, to overcome computing limitations and security measures, IoT devices rely on cloudbased solutions to outsource data processing. This dependency introduces significant security concerns, as sensitive data must be transmitted over the network and processed in external environments, increasing the risk of interception, unauthorized access, and data breaches. To mitigate these security risks, within the scope of the MOZAIK project, we deploy Network Slicing to ensure end-to-end inter-slice and intra-slice isolation across all network domains i.e., 5G Core (5GC), Transport Network (TN), and Radio Access Network (RAN). We deploy a synergy across the entire network infrastructure i.e., $5 \mathrm{GC}, \mathrm{TN}$, and RAN, to isolate the IoT data flows from the moment the data is generated until it reaches the cloud, safeguarding sensitive data during transmission. The results of our real-life experiments demonstrate that our proof of concept provides robust isolation between slices, effectively addressing the security concerns of IoT devices and enhancing the reliability and security of IoT applications. Additionally, we also include aspects of secure data storage and secure data processing, covered in the MOZAIK project.
The advent of immunotherapy in the treatment of cancer has opened a new dimension in the management of this complex multifaceted disease, bringing hope to many patients whose tumors have failed to respond to conventional therapies. The adoptive T cell therapy has since been extended to the treatment of several hematologic malignancies, initially in relapsed settings and more recently at the forefront of treatment due to high response rates. Despite exciting initial results, the preclinical antitumor effects of the first long-term studies show that CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor)-T cells have been slow to translate to the clinical setting, with early clinical trials showing suboptimal responses. The main reasons for the limited clinical performance seemed to be related to the low activation and short persistence of CAR-T cells. Thus, began a journey to improve the initial CAR structure, leading to the development of more complex constructs, which are grouped into five CAR generations. In this review, we describe the main challenges and potential solutions for the evaluation of CAR T-cell-based therapies in the preclinical setting.
The strategy for controlling campylobacteriosis includes implementing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and preventing cross‐contamination of chicken meat in slaughterhouses and production facilities. For this reason, this study began with the assumption that mechanical cleaning of work surfaces in slaughterhouses can improve the effectiveness of even less effective disinfectants. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of applying the same sanitation procedure and measures to reduce Campylobacter spp., in facilities with and without HACCP for the purpose of testing the potential of 6% domestic vinegar, which is known to have mild antiseptic properties, is used in the household and is not harmful to the environment.
Human teaching effort is a significant bottleneck for the broader applicability of interactive imitation learning. To reduce the number of required queries, existing methods employ active learning to query the human teacher only in uncertain, risky, or novel situations. However, during these queries, the novice's planned actions are not utilized despite containing valuable information, such as the novice's capabilities, as well as corresponding uncertainty levels. To this end, we allow the novice to say:"I plan to do this, but I am uncertain."We introduce the Active Skill-level Data Aggregation (ASkDAgger) framework, which leverages teacher feedback on the novice plan in three key ways: (1) S-Aware Gating (SAG): Adjusts the gating threshold to track sensitivity, specificity, or a minimum success rate; (2) Foresight Interactive Experience Replay (FIER), which recasts valid and relabeled novice action plans into demonstrations; and (3) Prioritized Interactive Experience Replay (PIER), which prioritizes replay based on uncertainty, novice success, and demonstration age. Together, these components balance query frequency with failure incidence, reduce the number of required demonstration annotations, improve generalization, and speed up adaptation to changing domains. We validate the effectiveness of ASkDAgger through language-conditioned manipulation tasks in both simulation and real-world environments. Code, data, and videos are available at https://askdagger.github.io.
ABSTRACT The global demand for higher education has resulted in government imperatives and policies aimed to increase student participation from under-represented groups, such as those who reside outside urban areas and from low socio-economic backgrounds. In Australia, the recent Universities Accord report (2024) signals achieving a larger, fairer higher education system with broadening of access. Thus, it is timely to examine the mechanisms that may have an impact on broadening participation in higher education for under-represented groups. One aspect of this is admission pathways and how they might contribute to greater inclusivity. Implications for how differing admission pathways are managed and their impact on student achievement levels are a likely consideration for universities. This paper reports on this under-researched area through analyses of large-volume data from one university over 5 years to ascertain undergraduate achievement at course completion according to admission pathways. The data show that non-traditional admission cohorts follow national trends of growth as a proportion of admissions. Results revealed that diversifying admission pathways has little impact on these students’ achievements at course completion and as such may be an important strategy in achieving greater equity in higher education. However, demographic data signalled that students from higher socio-economic areas course achievement were higher than their low- and middle-area peers. Interestingly, students from regional locations outperformed their urban peers and study mode did not impact achievement. These results are significant in that they contribute to discussions of advancing higher education participation for under-represented groups.
Abstract As part of the research, 50 polyfloral honey samples from Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) were collected and analyzed. The study aimed to determine the botanical specificity and degree of diversity of polyfloral honey originating from B&H. Melisopalynological preparations were prepared and interpreted by the Regulation on Methods for the Control of Honey and Other Bee Products of Bosnia and Herzegovina and methods proposed by the ICBB. Melissopalynological analysis revealed 15,000 pollen grains from 50 polyfloral honey samples and from 24 plant families. The most prominent number of pollen grains was from Fabaceae, Rosaceae and Asteraceae. Through the analysis of micromorphological characteristics, 51 different pollen types were identified. The Shannon-Weaver (H) index value of the analyzed samples were from 1.65 to 2.72, while the Shannon uniformity index (J’) was from 0.7 to 1. Each analyzed palynological profile represents a unique combination of pollen from honey plants and reflects the floristic diversity of the apiflora in B&H.
Spondylosis deformans (SD) is a common form of degenerative spinal disease in dogs, characterized byosseous bridging between vertebral bodies. This study focused on the lumbar and lumbosacral regions ofthe spine and analyzed radiographic records of 35 dogs of various breeds and age groups over a 12-monthperiod. Computed tomography (CT) was selectively employed in cases where radiographic interpretationwas inconclusive. The objective was to determine lesion localization and assess associations with breed, age,and gender. Findings showed that German Shepherds were most frequently diagnosed with SD, followedby Labrador Retrievers and mixed-breed dogs. Age distribution indicated that no cases were observed indogs aged 1-2 years, while the highest prevalence occurred in the 7-10-year age group. Lesion localizationdata revealed that the L4-L6 region was most commonly affected. These results highlight the age-relatedprogression of SD and its predilection for the lumbar spine, offering valuable insights for clinical assessmentand management in veterinary practice.
Aim To investigate the relationship between postoperative serum thyroglobulin level and outcome of therapy with I-131 of follicular thyroid cancer. Methods A total of 106 patients with follicular thyroid cancer who were being treated and monitored at the Clinic for Nuclear Medicine at Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo were included. The inclusion criteria were: surgery of total thyroidectomy, histopathological diagnosis of follicular thyroid cancer, and applied therapy with radioactive iodine. Exclusion criteria were patients with incomplete data, who were not treated with radioidine treatment, or had a different histopathological diagnosis. Postoperative serum thyroglobulin levels were correlated with results of whole body scintigraphies after 12 months (first diagnostic scintigraphy) and whole body scintigraphies after 24 months (second diagnostic scintigraphy). Results The higher frequency of recurrent disease in patients with elevated level of thyroglobulin was found compared to patients with lower postoperative thyroglobulin level. Elevated level of postoperative thyroglobulin correlated with positive scintigraphy findings, i.e., with the occurrence of recurrence and/or metastases in patients with follicular cancer. The cut-off level of postoperative thyroglobulin for recurrence and/or metastasis, i.e. for failure of ablative therapy with I-131, was >12.6 ng/mL. Conclusion Our study showed that level of postoperative thyroglobulin is an important prognostic factor for the outcome of radiodine therapy of follicular thyroid cancer and should be taken into account in deciding on therapy in this type of cancer in everyday practice Keywords: prognosis, radioiodine, thyroid neoplasm, recurrence.
Aim This study compared the extent of coronary artery calcification in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA). Methods This retrospective, observational cohort study included 107 patients who underwent CCTA at the Clinical Centre of the University of Sarajevo between July and December 2024. Patients were divided into two groups: those with T2DM (n=51) and those without T2DM (n=56). Laboratory parameters, demographic data, and calcium scores were analysed. The calcium score was categorised into six groups based on cardiovascular risk and the comparison was made using appropriate statistical analysis. Results Patients with T2DM had significantly higher calcium scores than non-diabetic patients (p=0.0001). In the T2DM group, 35.3% of patients had a calcium score >400, indicating high cardiovascular risk. Patients without diabetes were more frequently classified into lower-risk categories (p=0.0001). A significant correlation was found between calcium score and age (r=0.442, p=0.001) and gender (r=-0.218, p=0.024), with men having higher calcium scores. Additionally, total cholesterol, LDL, and uric acid levels were significantly higher in diabetic patients (p=0.005; p=0.025; p=0.03, respectively). Conclusion This study confirms a strong association between T2DM and increased coronary artery calcification. Age and male gender are significant predictors of higher calcium scores. Further research is needed to explore these relationships, particularly within the Bosnian population. Keywords Coronary angiography, coronary artery calcification, coronary disease, diabetes mellitus type 2.
Aim Any aesthetic procedure in the head and/or in the face might have an impact on psychological status of the treated participants. Aim of this study was to investigate whether Botulinum toxin treatment for aesthetic purpose in the face influences on the level of happiness, depression and anxiety. Methods This prospective cohort observational study included 30 participants, who were treated by botulinum toxin (Botox) due to aesthetic corrections. The treatment included laugh lines, frown lines and horizontal forehead lines. Preprocedural, three and six months after the treatment the participants were assessed by The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to determine the level of happiness, anxiety and depression was used. Results Three months after the treatment by Botox the level of happiness was significantly increased (5.26±0.43 vs 4.3±0.34; p<0.0001). The levels of depression (7.6±6.0 vs 14.2±8.3; p<0.0001) and anxiety (8.8±6.3 vs 16.4±8.8; p<0.0001) were significantly decreased compared with preprocedural level. Significant increased level of happiness and decreased levels of depression and anxiety remained six months after the treatment, but attenuated. A dose of applied botulinum toxin was negatively correlated with the level of depression (r = -0.394; p=0.0421) and anxiety (r = -0.387; p=0.0302). Conclusion Botulinum toxin treatment for aesthetic purpose in the face positively influences psychological status of the treated individual in the short-therm.
Differentiated or HPV‐independent vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN) can progress rapidly to invasive cancer and accurate pathological diagnosis is essential to facilitate appropriate interventions. Histological similarities of dVIN with non‐neoplastic lesions, however, often make the diagnosis less reproducible. We investigated among a diverse group of pathologists whether the diagnostic agreement improves with the use of p53 immunohistochemistry (IHC) interpreted using the pattern‐based schema.
Background It has long been hypothesized that increasing heritability with age of cognitive and educational performance is partly attributable to evocative gene–environment correlation. However, this hypothesis has not been widely tested. Methods We addressed this gap by examining whether children's education polygenic scores (PGSedu ) were associated with maternal self‐reported positive and literacy‐focused parenting when children were 5 years old, and if evoked parenting differences mediated genetic effects on children's educational outcomes (mother‐reported at 6–8 years of age), while controlling for parental PGSedu . We also investigated whether maternal reports of children's language at 5 years old were associated with parenting and mediated genetic effects on educational performance. These questions were addressed in a sample of 83,627 parent‐offspring trios from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study, a longitudinal population‐based pregnancy cohort. Results Children's PGSedu were significantly associated with maternal literacy‐focused (β = .03, 95% CI [0.01, 0.05], p = .021) but not positive parenting (β = 0.01, 95% CI [−0.02, 0.05], p = .410), and literacy‐focused parenting significantly mediated the effects of children's PGSedu on their educational performance (β = 0.01, 95% CI [1 × 10−3, 0.01], p = .023). Children's language was associated with maternal parenting and mediated the effects of children's PGSedu on their educational performance (β = 0.01, 95% CI [3 × 10−3, 0.02], p = .002). Conclusions These findings support our hypotheses and suggest early language and parenting may be mechanisms implicated in the pathways from children's genetics to their educational outcomes.
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