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Mechanistic Crop Growth Model Predictive Control for Precision Irrigation in Rice

Rapid urbanization and climate change exacerbate water scarcity. Thus, irrigation conservation is an important endeavor in food security. Conservation efforts have centered on the ability to monitor and manage the amount of water in rice fields. In this framework, there have been advances in simple rule-based irrigation scheme such as safe alternate wetting and drying (Safe-AWD). Safe-AWD provides a robust rule set that mitigates yield reduction due to the decrease in irrigation. However, the extent of the adverse effects from induced drought stress are often hard to predict across different factor combinations of crop variety, environment, and management practices. In this light, the integration of crop models offers additional precision in the amount of irrigation for specific conditions. Moreover, the availability of crop models allows the use of methods in control theory for irrigation management. In particular, Model Predictive Control (MPC) is robust and able to handle multi-objective and practical real world constraints. Importantly, it has been studied for irrigation set point tracking in water balance based models (WB-MPC). Thus to address variable crop response, this work augments MPC irrigation with a crop model to track growth trajectories of biomass, leaf area index, and grain formation throughout the planting season (CG-MPC). Presented are simulations that compare irrigation management techniques - namely traditional ponding, Safe-AWD, WB-MPC, and CG-MPC. Based on water savings and yield reduction, results show that Safe-AWD has the greatest irrigation conservation while WB-MPC and CG-MPC can be designed to have comparable water usage. However, CG-MPC produced the best yield reduction and has minimal variance across different field scenario simulations. This presents design opportunities for tuning risk trade-offs between yield reduction and water savings.
Designing Health-referenced Standards for the Plank Test of Core Muscular Endurance

ABSTRACT We developed plank test standards, based on trunk lean mass-to-fat mass (LM/FM) ratio, in a sample of healthy Portuguese 10–18 year olds (n = 474, 46.4% female). Height and weight were measured and muscular endurance was assessed using the prone plank test. Trunk LM/FM ratio was determined using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Plank standards were derived using receiver operator characteristic curves. Approximately 90% of youth with sufficient trunk LM/FM ratio were categorized into the desirable zone of plank time. Roughly two-thirds of those with trunk LM/FM ratio ≤ 5th percentile were identified within the undesirable zone. The odds of low trunk LM/FM were 6.5 times greater for those in the undesirable zone of plank compared those scoring above the cutpoint (independent of age, sex, or weight status). The standards provided here can be used to identify low trunk LM/FM ratio, which may have implications for balance and spinal health in youth.
Analysis of the psychosocial profile of pre-service teachers

University students face many challenges that affect their mental health during this stage. Psychosocial aspects, such as resilience, help to address the imbalance they often experience in their daily lives. The aim is to find the relationship between students' resilience and their mental health, while analyzing the mediating role played by personality factors between these variables. To carry out this study, a sample of 692 university students belonging to different Degrees of Education answered three questionnaires voluntarily, one to measure resilience (RS-14), another to measure personality factors (Big Five) and another to measure mental health (MH-5). A mediational model based on Structural Equations was proposed for this analysis. The results indicate that resilience is able to significantly predict students' mental health directly and that it also predicts all personality components assessed in students. Furthermore, it was found that of all the personality factors examined, only neuroticism was found to be predictive of mental health. Furthermore, resilience is positioned as a mediating factor between mental health and personality factors. Specifically, resilience emerged as a significant mediator in the relationship between agreeableness, neuroticism and openness and mental health. Moreover, all other personality factors are directly related to resilience. In the same way, the results also confirm the need to train pre-service teachers in psychosocial factors in order to prevent future problems in their subsequent professional performance.
Intention to Quit of Proactive Health Workers: The Intervening Role of Employee Engagement and the Moderated Mediating Effect of Job Autonomy

As a necessary condition for the sustainability and success of teaching hospitals, maintaining proactive health personnel with the ability to be high performers is acknowledged. A few studies have logically clarified and empirically simplified the relationship between proactive employees and intention to quit, which signifies an engaged, proactive tendency to establish actual turnover behavior. However, this study target to resolve these research gaps. This paper predicted that the correlation between proactive health workers and intention to quit was likely mediated by employee engagement and job autonomy as a center point mechanism of motivation. Job autonomy (JA) as a significant framework is expected to buffer the link between proactive health employee and employee engagement. The present article developed a moderated mediated model that incorporates these variables. This study was consistent with previous studies carried out on health workers in Nigerian teaching hospitals. The results of this research help to expose the attrition intentions displayed by conscientious health workers.
Understanding Bargaining Behavior during Civil War: How Third-party Enforcement Affects Groups’ Bargaining Offers

ABSTRACT This paper provides a new approach to studying the behavior of groups engaged in civil war termination bargaining by focusing on the commitment problem. Extending the basic Rubinstein bargaining model, the model presented here has the added feature of a reneging option for the stronger group after an agreement is reached. This leads to the prediction that when groups expect the absence of an enforcement mechanism, the stronger group makes a larger concession, while the weaker group makes a more demanding offer, than would be expected according to the relative power dynamic between groups. On the other hand, when groups expect that a third-party peace operator will enforce an agreement, groups’ offers more closely reflect their relative power situation. To illustrate the causal process of groups’ bargaining behavior, five bargaining attempts during Sierra Leone’s civil wars from 1991 to 2002 are examined.
Autoencoder-Inspired Identification of LTI Systems

Identifying the state space representation of a dynamical system during usage enables a controller to adapt quickly in a changing environment. We propose a new method for identifying linear time-invariant (LTI) systems online based on the measurement of input-output data. Therefore, we implement the calculation of a system response in a machine learning framework and use an autoencoder-related approach to find a neural network which performs a system identification by one single forward pass. This is computationally efficient and can be performed online during usage. We validate the approach by identifying the wear of a robot leg.
Finding Evidence of Community Cultural Wealth in Georgia: Testimonios of Latina Immigrants on Navigating Cultural, Social, and Economic Barriers

ABSTRACT The Latinx immigrant population in Georgia has hopes of settling in a community that provides economic stability for their families, and academic opportunities for their children. This study explores the journeys of five Mexican women, from their decisions to leave their home country to their settling in the United States. The findings are based on a qualitative study that reveals the testimonios of the participants’ navigational challenges of crossing borders, settling in Georgia, and raising bicultural children in the New South. The participants’ testimonios show evidence of Yosso’s community cultural wealth, and the findings counter the deficit narrative about Georgia’s Latinx immigrant communities by addressing the ways in which the participants and their families overcome the socioeconomic struggles that they face daily in their local schools and communities. The participants’ compelling testimonios serve as a path for teachers’ and administrators’ better understanding of the community they serve.
Language Style Used in Deddy Corbuzier Podcast YouTube Channel

Language as one of significant thing for people to communicate has various style in its usage. People use language to share idea and feeling, to convey information and get entertainment. The variation of language is found from the style that people use when they talk. Language style is defined as the choice of words as the manner used by people when they speak to express their ideas. The difference of language style happens depends on the situation or context or to whom they talk with. Because the style of language is various, the use of language style in every occasion such as in news, infotainment, entertainment and events are not same. This research aims to find out the language style about language style used in Deddy Corbuzier Podcast YouTube Channel. The research design of this study was descriptive qualitative. The researcher chose the data from the conversation between the host and guests in the podcast that was from different topic and occupation. It was found that there are three kinds of language style used, they are Casual Style (71.04%), Formal Style (21.89%) and Intimate Style (7.07%).
Meaningfulness Buffers and Crisis of Meaning Mediates The Longitudinal Effect of Covid-19 Stress On General Mental Distress

Background: Reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic are diverse. People who experience the situation as stressful (COVID-19 stress) appear vulnerable to developing general mental distress. Moreover, existential crises can arise. The identification of buffering factors and their effect over time is therefore highly relevant. The current study examined longitudinal protective effects of meaningfulness and self-control and negative effects of crisis of meaning on general mental distress. Methods: N=431 participants from Germany and Austria (mean age: 42 years) completed an online survey in both April/May (T1) and July/August 2020 (T2). We examined (i) whether two personal resources, meaningfulness, and self-control, measured at T1, moderated the longitudinal effect of COVID-19 stress (T1) on general mental distress (T2), and (ii) whether crisis of meaning (T1) mediated the latter effect. Results: Meaningfulness and self-control predicted lower symptoms of anxiety and depression over time, and crisis of meaning predicted higher symptoms. Meaningfulness but not self-control buffered the longitudinal effect of COVID-19 stress on general mental distress. COVID-19 stress was associated with crisis of meaning which, in further consequence, predicted general mental distress three months later. Conclusions: Meaningfulness and self-control appear to have generally protective effects on psychological distress. Moreover, meaningfulness seems to be particularly protective when people feel burdened by the situation. Strengthening this resource is thus especially appropriate for vulnerable populations. Measures that support meaningfulness will also prevent the emergence of crises of meaning, which can be triggered by acute stress reactions and appear to affect mental health in the longer term.
Controlled K−g−Fusion Frames in Hilbert C∗−Modules

Controlled frames have been the subject of interest because of its ability to improve the numerical efficiency of iterative algorithms for inverting the frame operator. In this paper, we introduce the concepts of controlled g−fusion frame and controlled K−g−fusion frame in Hilbert C∗−modules and we give some properties. Also, we study the perturbation problem of controlled K−g−fusion frame. Moreover, an illustrative example is presented to support the obtained results.
A Comparison of Northwest Cloudbands and Landfalling Atmospheric Rivers Over Australia

Atmospheric rivers (ARs) are synoptic scale conveyors of tropospheric moisture. They have received considerable scientific attention in recent years due to their profound importance to the Earth's climate system and association with hydrometeorological extremes. The Australian Northwest Cloudband (NWCB) is a similar synoptic scale transporter of tropical heat and moisture which plays a large role in the country's complex hydroclimate. However, there are few studies which explicitly link the two phenomena and provide details on the nature of their relationship. Here we present a comparison of landfalling ARs with NWCBs in the Australian region using modified AR identification criteria for the summers and winters of 1998–2019. An autodetection algorithm was developed to identify AR shapes based on regionally sensitive vertically integrated water vapour transport (IVT) thresholds and common AR criteria. These shapes were then classified into AR events and assessed against recently developed NWCB criteria. Results suggested that while NWCBs likely represent a weaker subset of ARs, they account for a larger proportion of winter AR events than summer events. Significant seasonal patterns were observed in landfall location and IVT anomalies (via seasonal composites), suggesting different formation mechanisms for summer versus winter ARs and NWCBs.
Effect of Stent Placement on Survival in Patients with Malignant Portal Vein Stenosis: A Propensity Score–Matched Study

Objective Percutaneous portal vein (PV) stent placement can be an effective treatment for symptoms associated with portal hypertension. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of PV stenting on the overall survival (OS) in patients with malignant PV stenosis. Materials and Methods Two groups of patients with malignant PV stenosis were compared in this retrospective study involving two institutions. A total of 197 patients who underwent PV stenting between November 2016 and August 2019 were established as the stent group, whereas 29 patients with PV stenosis who were treated conservatively between July 2013 and October 2016 constituted the no-stent group. OS was compared between the two groups before and after propensity score matching (PSM). Risk factors associated with OS were evaluated using the Cox proportional hazards model. Procedure-associated adverse events were also evaluated. Results The stent group finally included 100 patients (median age, 65 [interquartile range, 58–71] years; 64 male). The no-stent group included 22 patients (69 [61–75] years, 13 male). Stent placement was successful in 95% of attempted cases, and the 1- and 2-year stent occlusion–free survival rate was 56% (95% confidence interval, 45%–69%) and 44% (32%–60%), respectively. The median stent occlusion–free survival time was 176 (interquartile range, 70–440) days. OS was significantly longer in the stent group than in the no-stent group (median 294 vs. 87 days, p < 0.001 before PSM, p = 0.011 after PSM). The 1- and 3-year OS rates before PSM were 40% and 11%, respectively, in the stent group. The 1-year OS rate after PSM was 32% and 5% in the stent and no-stent groups, respectively. Anemia requiring transfusion (n = 2) and acute thrombosis necessitating re-stenting (n = 1) occurred in three patients in the stent group within 1 week. Conclusion Percutaneous placement of a PV stent may be effective in improving OS in patients with malignant PV stenosis.
Assessment of Nutritional Properties from Six Varieties of Onion (Allium cepa L., Alliaceae) Produced in Northern Côte d’Ivoire

Aims: Onion is a common vegetable engaging significant nutritional interests and widely consumed over the world. In Côte d'Ivoire, 95% of the onion consumption is filled by imports despite the availability of suitable areas for its local production. The current study aimed to investigate nutritional features of onion varieties for fitting the agronomical trends in order to strengthen the onion cultivation in northern Côte d’Ivoire. Study Design: Six onion varieties produced for bulbs, namely ARES, BATI, CARA, DAMANI, KARIBOU, and SAFARI. Onion bulbs sampled, oven-dried, and then processed to powders for analysis. The main study consisted in analyzing the biochemical properties of the resulted onions powders. Place and Duration of Study: Experimental farming from the plants experimenting location, and onion samples analyzed from Laboratory of Peleforo Gon Coulibaly University, Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire, between March 2020 and April 2021. Methodology: Batches of 2 kg fresh bulbs collected per onion variety after harvest. Once at Lab, onion bulbs peeled, washed, cut into small dice-shaped pieces and dried into an oven at 80 °C for 24 h using stainless trays. Dried samples ground and kept for analyses regarding physicochemical traits (moisture, acidity, ash) and nutritive parameters (glucides, lipids, proteins, antioxidants). Results: The works showed higher contents in moisture (16.91%), ash (4.46%), and lipids (1.99%) from CARA variety with more significant acidity; while greatest amounts of total soluble carbohydrates (14.5%), tannins (1.02%), and proteins (13.6%) were recorded from BATI and more vitamin C in DAMANI (0.133%). However, SAFARI variety samples were more provided in reducing carbohydrates (1.04%) and total polyphenols (1.46%) as secondary metabolites; and the ARES variety revealed highest flavonoids contents (0.057%). In addition, ARES, CARA, and KARIBOU varieties displayed great dietary fibers amounts compared to BATI, KARIBOU, and SAFARI. Conclusion: The particular nutritional traits of the studied onion varieties could be confronted with their agronomical yield and consumption trends for supporting sustainable production of onion in Côte d’Ivoire.
Biofeedback electromiográfico y electroglotográfico aplicado a la terapia vocal: una revisión sistemática

La electromiografía y electroglotografía son técnicas de exploración que, combinadas con el biofeedback, permiten en el emisor ajustes musculares para la mejora de la función fonatoria. Nos proponemos, pues, determinar los efectos del biofeedback electromiográfico para aumentar o disminuir el tono en los músculos que intervienen de manera indirecta o directa en la producción de la voz, identificar los efectos del biofeedback electroglográfico para producir cambios en el patrón vibratorio de los pliegues vocales y, finalmente, determinar la frecuencia del biofeedback en el tratamiento vocal, a partir de una revisión sistemática de los trabajos publicados desde el año 2000 en revistas logopédicas y laringológicas. El análisis de los estudios obtenidos en el proceso de documentación sugiere que el uso del biofeedback electromiográfico y electroglotográfico puede producir cambios perdurables en el tiempo sobre el patrón vibratorio de los pliegues vocales y en la actividad muscular de la producción vocal, de manera que podría ser un instrumento útil añadido a la intervención vocal basadaen la evidencia. Los datos relativos a la frecuencia de uso necesaria de este instrumento, sin embargo, no parecen concluyentes.
Effect of Sludge Residence Time over Anaerobic Biodegradation of High Saline Biomass

Halophytes are unique in that they can thrive in a wide range of soil conditions, from normal to extremely saline. This has recently prompted researchers to consider using halophytes as a phytoremediation end-product as a source for biogas generation. Therefore, applying the anaerobic digestion process for halophytes may have the potential advantage in terms of efficient land utilization, soil remediation, and biogas production. Based on this, the anaerobic digestion efficiency of high saline biomass was investigated in continuous laboratory-scale anaerobic reactors at two different sludge residence times (SRT) of 40 and 80 days. Under mesophilic atmosphere, two reactors were operated, one reactor used organic substrate with 30 g-Na+. L-1 originating from sodium chloride whereas the other was operated with the presence of sodium bicarbonate and sodium sulfate. The salt-tolerant microorganism was gradually developed and the salt concentrations were selected based on the elemental analyses results of 30 species of wild halophyte plants taken from the saline-affected area of the Aral Sea in Uzbekistan during the early phase of the operation. For 40 and 80 days of SRT, respectively, 65.56 percent and 60.42 percent of the feed COD were converted into methane gas by the chloride system. However, only about 60% of the feed COD was converted into methane for bicarbonate, and the remaining fraction of gas was assigned to sulfide as a final product of increased sulfate reduction bacteria activity. These findings showed that the salt-tolerant microorganism could be incubated and the anaerobic digestion process could be adapted for a high-saline substrate, implying that the biodegradability of phytoremediation end-products may be used for methane production.
Mixed-methods evaluation of a prevention campaign on binge drinking and cannabis use addressed to young people

ABSTRACT Objective To assess whether the French “Amis aussi la nuit” (“Friends also at night”) campaign on peer-support concerning binge drinking and cannabis use in a party setting reached young adults aged 17–25 years, and how it was perceived by them. Methods A posttest evaluation of the campaign using a mixed-methods design was performed. Quantitative data from a large survey (n = 1003) and qualitative data from semi-structured interviews (n = 23) and one focus group (n = 6) were combined to explore strengths and weaknesses of the campaign. We adopted a convergent design where all data were collected simultaneously, reported jointly and, finally, cross-checked for discussion. Results Participants appreciated the campaign, felt involved in its preventive messages and found used communication strategy acceptable and effective. Some negative features were also identified, especially concerning the language and tone of the campaign. Conclusions Recommendations for improving this campaign and informing future ones on similar topics are provided based on the study results. Our findings are important for public health professionals who are interested in the prevention of high-risk behaviors in the young.
Determinants of Fiscal Transparency and Right to Information Reforms: A Study of Provincial Governments in Argentina

Using a novel dataset and conducting a multiple linear regression analysis, this study aims to answer the following research question: What explains the variation in the level of provincial government transparency in Argentina? This article examines two policy areas—fiscal transparency and right to information (RTI)—and tests five hypotheses related to democracy (electoral competition and turnover), government digital capacity, citizens’ internet access, and press visibility. Fiscal transparency is positively associated with electoral competition and population size; RTI law strength appears to be positively associated with gubernatorial turnover and development. However, government digital capacity, citizens’ internet access and press visibility do not appear to significantly influence transparency levels.