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A long‐term vegetation history of the Mojave–Colorado desert ecotone at Joshua Tree National Park

Thirty‐eight dated packrat middens were collected from upper desert (930–1357 m) elevations within Joshua Tree National Park near the ecotone between the Mojave Desert and Colorado Desert, providing a 30 ka record of vegetation change with remarkably even coverage for the last 15 ka. This record indicates that vegetation was relatively stable, which may reflect the lack of invasion by extralocal species during the late glacial and the early establishment and persistence of many desert scrub elements. Many of the species found in the modern vegetation assemblages were present by the early Holocene, as indicated by increasing Sørenson's Similarity Index values. C4 grasses and summer‐flowering annuals arrived later at Joshua Tree National Park in the early Holocene, suggesting a delayed onset of warm‐season monsoonal precipitation compared to other Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan Desert localities to the east, where summer rains and C4 grasses persisted through the last glacial–interglacial cycle. This would suggest that contemporary flow of monsoonal moisture into eastern California is secondary to the core processes of the North American Monsoon, which remained intact throughout the late Quaternary. In the Holocene, northward displacement of the jet stream, in both summer and winter, allowed migration of the subtropical ridge as far north as southern Idaho and the advection of monsoonal moisture both westward into eastern California and northward into the southern Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Delivering High-Resolution Historical Remote Sensing Image using Integration of SRGAN

High-resolution remote sensing images are used in Earth mapping and sensing. With high resolution, we can see clearer details and get more accurate information about topography, vegetation, land use, and environmental changes such as deforestation, climate change, and natural disasters. This data is important for environmental monitoring, urban planning, natural resource management, disaster mitigation, and integrated real time monitoring. However, the data resource for Indonesia are still limited to time and space, especialy for historical data. The importance of high-resolution remote sense imagery lies in its ability to provide detailed and accurate data in various fields in which can be improved by the acceleration of artificial intelligent development. SRGAN is one of the algorithm that promising in way to improve the quality of images. Here we present the improvement of Landsat Image from 2000 to 2020 for P126R62 with the integration of SRGAN algorithm to perform four times improvement of pixels availibility. The data showed that the algorithm worked properly to improve and reduced the cloud with the loss rate of 0.000156 in discriminator loss and 0.549 in generator loss showing the model fitted to be applied over remote sensing images.
Enhancement of Accuracy for Iris Presentation Attack

Biometrics is the assessment and statistical examination of an individual's distinctive physical and behavioural traits. Identification, access control, and identifying those who are being monitored are the major areas where technology is focused. In security systems, biometric-based recognition has been substituting traditional recognition techniques. Iris recognition (IR) is more utilized in today's biometric technologies, which are applied to various devices for various security concerns. The effectiveness of IR systems has significantly improved during the past ten years. This is due to recent developments in deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and computer vision, as well as the availability of enormous training datasets. A presentation attack is a kind of attack where an imposter creates artificial or fake out of genuine. This paper proposed an effective approach to increase the accuracy in detecting iris presentation attacks and design the state-of-the-art of existing CNN techniques from 2015 to 2023. The proposed method is a Dual Channel Convolutional Neural Network Presentation Attack Detector(DC-CNNPAD) for increasing the accuracy of detecting real iris. The experiment was performed on the sample LivDet-2017 dataset to identify the effectiveness of the model in order to detect the artifact. The results obtained from the detection model on the sample dataset are extremely good.
Benthic macroinvertebrates of a southern Appalachian wild and scenic river

1. The effects of fine deposited sediments (≤ 2 mm) on macroinvertebrate communities were examined for seven tributaries (first order on 1:24 000 scale map) to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, U.S.A. Macroinvertebrate community structure was characterized at two different scales (reach and mesohabitat) using various metrics. 2. At the reach scale, EPT richness and shredder density were negatively related to levels of fine, deposited sediments (r = 0.69, p = 0.02; r = 0.63, p = 0.03). Reach-level estimates of chlorophyll a were negatively related to sedimentation (r = 0.62, p = 0.04). Other macroinvertebrate community metrics (total density, total richness, % dominant taxon, functional feeding group measures) and trophic variables (standing stock of BOM, small wood, leaves, FBOM, periphyton biomass) were not significantly related to reach-scale levels of fine, deposited sediments. 3. Analysis of community structure within discrete habitat types based on invertebrate density and biomass show distinct community types upon which sedimentation is likely having a differential effect. Riffle EPT richness was negatively related to reach-scale levels of deposited sediments (r = 0.69, p = 0.02). Bedrock outcrop community density and gatherer density were negatively related to reach-scale amounts of fine, deposited sediments (r = 0.64, p = 0.03; r = 0.57, p = 0.05). In depositional habitats, the second most frequently collected taxon was positively related to levels of fine, deposited sediments within study reaches (r = 0.74, p = 0.01). 4. Fine sediments covering stream beds affected benthic macroinvertebrate communities at both mesohabitat and reach scales. Our ability to detect these effects demonstrates that fine sediment accrual within patches on stream beds can lead to reach-level consequences.
Revolutionize Date Fruit Classification using Optimized K-Nearest Neighbor

Different variations of date fruit spreading around the globe possess their unique complexity and distinctive characteristics such as color, taste, shape, and texture. This study took into account the intricate and diverse features of various species of date fruit. These unique traits can present challenges in accurately defining and distinguishing between the numerous types of date fruit that exist. The classification of these fruits can be particularly difficult due to the subtle differences in the aforementioned features that exist between the different species. To solve this issue, automatic date fruit categorization has emerged as a result of the development of machine learning and computer vision. This study proposes a five-category classification scheme for date fruit. To generate high-quality training data for the K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) classifier, feature extraction was done on the date fruit images using color moments, circularity, and HOG descriptors respectively. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed as a dimensionality reduction approach to improving the suggested KNN model. To determine the best features determined by their influence on the model’s performance, Binary Particle Swarm optimization (BPSO) was used as a feature selection approach. The classification model attained an accuracy rate of 93.08%, which is a considerable increase of 10.77% over the basic KNN model.
Essays in Education Essays in Education

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Essays in Education (EIE) is a professional, peer-reviewed journal intended to promote practitioner and academic dialogue on current and relevant issues across human services professions. The editors of EIE encourage both novice and experienced educators to submit manuscripts that share their thoughts and insights. Visit https://openriver.winona. edu/eie for more information on submitting your manuscript for possible publication.
The Prader-Willi syndrome with a 15/15 translocation

A case, diagnosed clinically as the Prader-Willi syndrome, was shown by Giemsa banding, to have a 15/15 chromosome translocation. A review of the literature indicates that such a translocation has only been described once before, in a normal woman, but that chromosome abnormalities in the Prader-Willi syndrome most commonly involve the D group. The significance of this would be clarified by specific chromosome identification in these patients.
Aberystwyth University Comparison of the nutritional regulation of milk fat secretion and composition in cows and goats.

A study with 2 ruminant species (goats and cows) with inherent differences in lipid metabolism was performed to test the hypothesis that milk fat depression (MFD) due to marine lipid supplements or diets containing high amounts of starch and plant oil is caused by different mechanisms and that each ruminant species responds differently. Cows and goats were allocated to 1 of 3 groups (4 cows and 5 goats per group) and fed diets containing no additional oil (control) or supplemented with fish oil (FO) or sunflower oil and wheat starch (SOS) according to a 3 × 3 Latin square design with 26-d experimental periods. In cows, milk fat content was lowered by FO and SOS (−31%), whereas only FO decreased milk fat content in goats (−21%) compared with the control. Furthermore, FO and SOS decreased milk fat yield in cows, but not in goats. In both species, FO and SOS decreased the secretion of <C16 and C16 fatty acids (FA), and FO lowered >C16 FA output. However, SOS increased milk secretion of >C16 FA in goats. Compared with the control, SOS resulted in similar increases in milk trans -10, cis -12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in both species, but caused a 2-fold larger increase in trans -10 18:1 concentration in cows than for goats. Relative to the control, responses to FO in both species were characterized by a marked decrease in milk concentration of 18:0 (−74%) and cis 9 18:1 (−62%), together with a ~5-fold increase in total trans 18:1, but the proportionate changes in trans -10 18:1 were lower for goats. Direct comparison of animal performance and milk FA responses to FO and SOS treatments demonstrated interspecies differences in mammary lipogenesis, suggesting a lower sensitivity to the inhibitory effects of trans -10, cis -12 CLA in goats and that ruminal biohydrogenation pathways are more stable and less prone to diet-induced shifts toward the formation of trans -10-containing intermediates in goats compared with cows. Even though a direct cause and effect could not be established, results suggest that regulation of milk fat synthesis during FO-induced MFD may be related to a shortage of 18:0 for endogenous mammary cis -9 18:1 synthesis, increase in the incorporation of trans FA in milk triacylglycerols, and limitations in the synthesis of FA de novo to maintain milk fat melting point. However, the possible contribution of biohydrogenation intermediates with putative antilipogenic effects in the mammary gland, including trans -9, cis -11 CLA, trans -10 18:1, or cis -11 18:1 to FO-induced MFD cannot be excluded.
Pregnancy bene�t of acupuncture on in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: This study reviewed published evidence of the e�cacy of acupuncture among women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Methods: The database included PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Wanfang, CNKI, VIP were searched up to May 24, 2022. The primary outcomes for clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) and live birth rate (LBR) were quantitatively summarized by the random-effect model with I 2 statistics to quantify heterogeneity. Results: Forty-nine eligible randomized clinical trials (RCTs)representing 9422 women undergoing IVF for pregnant success were identi�ed. The results indicated that pooled CPR and LBR showed a signi�cant difference between acupuncture and control groups [53 trials, odds ratio (OR)1.68, 95% con�dence intervals (CI) 1.47 to 1.92, I 2 =47.4], extremely low evidence; 20 trials, OR1.37, 95%CI 1.11 to 1.69, I 2 =62.6, low evidence, respectively). Only transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) was found to be a positive effect on both CPR (10 trials, OR1.73, 95%CI 1.35 to 2.23; I 2 =28.1, moderate evidence) and LBR (7 trials, OR 1.74, 95%CI 1.23 to 2.46; I 2 =47.6, extremely low evidence). Heterogeneity across studies was found and no studies were graded as high quality of evidence. Conclusions: Our results showed that the association between acupuncture use and IVF pregnant outcomes were not supported by robust evidence and the varied methodological design and heterogeneity might in�uence the �ndings in a relevant way. Registration: PROSPERO CRD42021232430.
Interpreting sea surface slicks on the basis of the normalized radar cross‐section model using RADARSAT‐2 copolarization dual‐channel SAR images

A simple automatic multipolarization technique for discrimination of main types of thin oil films (of thickness less than the radio wave skin depth) from natural ones is proposed. It is based on a new multipolarization parameter related to the ratio between the damping in the slick of specially normalized resonant and nonresonant signals calculated using the normalized radar cross‐section model proposed by Kudryavtsev et al. (2003a). The technique is tested on RADARSAT‐2 copolarization (VV/HH) synthetic aperture radar images of slicks of a priori known provenance (mineral oils, e.g., emulsion and crude oil, and plant oil served to model a natural slick) released during annual oil‐on‐water exercises in the North Sea in 2011 and 2012. It has been shown that the suggested multipolarization parameter gives new capabilities in interpreting slicks visible on synthetic aperture radar images while allowing discrimination between mineral oil and plant oil slicks.
Exploring NAO Robot Errors in Collaborative Work: An Assessment based on Identification, Analysis, and Troubleshooting

A laboratory practice session conducted by a robot NAO was designed and implemented as part of a human-robot collaborative task session. With this purpose, the robot provided the participants with a set of step-by-step instructions that had the objective to turn on a LED with an embedded device. However, this study had the aim to evaluate the Pratfall effect in a teaching assistant scenario, thus, the robot provided both correct and incorrect instructions in some moments of the practice session, and the participants were requested to follow the robot’s instructions. Afterward, their reactions and perceptions were analyzed. To measure the participants’ perception towards the robot the NARS, RoSas, and questions about the instructions with errors were applied to the participants to identify their perceptions towards a non-perfect robot. It was found that all the participants finished the session, 65% of the participants could turn on the LED at the end of the session by following the robot’s instructions, and 66% of the participants realized the presence of errors. Lastly, it was found that the participants tended to present negative emotions every time the robot committed a mistake.
Secure Transmission of 5G Beyond Networks for SWIPT NOMA Assisted by LIS

The paper addresses security concerns in large intelligent meta-surface assisted non-orthogonal multiple access (LIS-NOMA) infrastructures for simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT) in the uplink channel. The primary objective is to ensure the privacy and security of the available bandwidth, thus preventing unauthorized access. By proposing the integration of SWIPT and NOMA, the paper provides a guarantee to achieve the objective. The suggested approach utilizes software-defined radio (SDR) to maximize secrecy probability and enhance signal security performance at the base station. Furthermore, the paper tackles the challenge of maintaining quality of service for authorized users while ensuring their safety. The proposed solution showcases the promising potential for enhancing security in SWIPT-NOMA infrastructure.
Early Cretaceous vertebrates from the Xinlong Formation of Guangxi (southern China): a review

Abstract The vertebrate assemblage from the Early Cretaceous non-marine Xinlong Formation of the Napai Basin, in the south-western part of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (southern China), is reviewed. The assemblage includes chondrichthyans (at least six species of hybodont sharks including Hybodus, Thaiodus, Heteroptychodus and Acrorhizodus), actinopterygians (Halecomorphi and Ginglymodi), turtles (the adocid Shachemys and the carettochelyid Kizylkumemys), crocodilians (cf. Theriosuchus) and dinosaurs (the sauropods Fusuisaurus and Liubangosaurus, carcharodontosaurid and spinosaurid theropods, iguanodontians and a possible psittacosaurid). This assemblage shows many similarities to those from non-marine formations of the Khorat Group of north-eastern Thailand. It seems to be particularly close to that from the Khok Kruat Formation, considered as Aptian in age, as shown especially by sharks and turtles and by the presence of iguanodontians. An Aptian age is therefore proposed for the Xinlong Formation. A study of the stable oxygen and carbon isotope compositions of reptile apatite suggests that this part of South China experienced subtropical arid conditions during the deposition of the Xinlong Formation. In its composition, the vertebrate fauna from the Xinlong Formation seems to be more similar to coeval faunas from SE Asia than to assemblages from northern China (including the Jehol Biota). Although this may partly reflect different depositional and taphonomic environments (fluvial for the Xinlong Formation versus lacustrine for the Jehol Biota) it seems likely that, during Early Cretaceous time, southern China and SE Asia were part of a distinct zoogeographical province, different from that corresponding to northern China. This may be the result of both climatic differences (with relatively cool climates in northern China versus a subtropical climate in the south) and geographical barriers such as mountain chains.
ANTHROPOMETRIC PROFILE OF ELITE MALE HANDBALL PLAYERS IN ASIA

Anthropometric profiles of elite athletes provide insights into the requirements for competing at top level in particular sports. Due to the comparative lack of data for contemporary handball players, the present study was conducted to describe the anthropometric characteristics of international male Asian handball players and identify any positional differences existing. Sixty three players from five different countries were measured in the 12 th Asian Games in Hiroshima for height, mass, skinfold thicknesses and estimates of body fat and muscle mass. Results were compared with data for the English handball squad for reference purposes. Significant differences were evident among the Asian teams, the group from East Asia being taller and lower in adiposity than the teams from West Asia. A relative homogeneity was observed among positional roles. The more successful teams were taller and had lower body fat than the less successful teams. It is concluded that Asian handball players differ in anthropometric characteristics from European players previously studied and that specific anthropometric variables are associated with successful tournament performance at international level in Asia. (Biol.Sport 24:3-12, 2007)
Flexible Paper and Cloth Substrates With Conductive Laser Induced Graphene Traces for Electroanalytical Sensing, Energy Harvesting and Supercapacitor Applications

Flexible technology is the new era of technological innovations in a variety of applications such as sensors and energy harvesting. Development of conductive pathways on malleable materials, in an economic manner, plays a significant role in the field of wearable bioelectronics. In this work, a simple approach to fabricate flexible paper and textile based micro-devices has been discussed. The conductive traces on the substrates were created using an optimized laser ablation technique on the material coated substrate to form laser induced graphene (LIG) both on paper and cloth which as conductivity of 825 S/m and 720 S/m respectively. The proposed procedure is utilized as a conductive platform in developing three important designs each for biological sensing, energy harvesting and energy storage applications. From analysis it can seen that, pLIG had better catalytic performances by delivering high power density of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$4.5 ~\mu \text{W}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>/cm<sup>2</sup>, better LOD <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$1.31 ~\mu \text{M}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and improved areal capacitance 15 mF/cm<sup>2</sup> Finally, the challenges and the future prospects for developing these novel wearable devices for numerous applications have been enumerated.
Eﬀect of Core Stability Trainings on Functional Movement Screening Scores and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Female Kyokushin Karate Athletes

Background: Theobjectiveof thisstudywastoexaminetheimpactof sixweeksof coreinstabilitytrainingonfunctionalmovement screening (FMS) scores and core trunk endurance in female Kyokushin karate athletes. Methods: ThirtyfemaleKyokushinKarateathletesaged14-18yearswererecruitedandrandomlyassignedtoeitheranexperimental group or a control group (n = 15 per group). Functional movement patterns, including the FMS, Sorenson, and McGill tests, were assessed before and after the intervention. The experimental group underwent six weeks of Kyokushin Karate training, while the controlgroupperformedcorestabilityexercises. Thestatisticalanalysisinvolvedpaired t -testsandanalysisof covariance(ANCOVA), with a signiﬁcance level set at P ≤ 0.05. Results: Thepairedt-testresultsindicatedasigniﬁcantdiﬀerenceinpre-andpost-testscoresinboththecontrolandexperimental groups (P < 0.05). However, the ANCOVA showed no signiﬁcant diﬀerences between the groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Both Kyokushin training and core stability exercises have been found to increase core stability and FMS scores. Therefore, it can be suggested that Kyokushin Karate athletes may not need to perform separate core stability exercises as part of their training routine.
Summertime evolution of snow speciﬁc surface area close to the surface on the Antarctic Plateau

On the Antarctic Plateau, snow speciﬁc surface area (SSA) close to the surface shows complex variations at daily to seasonal scales which affect the surface albedo and in turn the surface energy budget of the ice sheet. While snow metamorphism, precipitation and strong wind events are known to drive SSA variations, usually in opposite ways, their relative contributions remain unclear. Here, a comprehensive set of SSA observations at Dome C is analysed with respect to meteorological conditions to assess the respective roles of these factors. The results show an average 2-to-3-fold SSA decrease from October to February in the topmost 10 cm in response to the increase of air temperature and absorption of solar radiation in the snowpack during spring and summer. Surface SSA is also characterized by