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Research on Ship Classification Based on Trajectory Features

It is important for maritime authorities to effectively classify and identify unknown types of ships in historical trajectory data. This paper uses a logistic regression model to construct a ship classifier by utilising the features extracted from ship trajectories. First of all, three basic movement patterns are proposed according to ship sailing characteristics, with related sub-trajectory partitioning algorithms. Subsequently, three categories of trajectory features with their extraction methods are presented. Finally, a case study on building a model for classifying fishing boats and cargo ships based on real Automatic Identification System (AIS) data is given. Experimental results indicate that the proposed classification method can meet the needs of recognising uncertain types of targets in historical trajectory data, laying a foundation for further research on camouflaged ship identification, behaviour pattern mining, outlier behaviour detection and other applications.
Regional Multiproxy Climate Reconstruction for Southern South America: A new Research Initiative

Regional high-resolution multi-proxy climate reconstructions and associated uncertainties for the last ca. 1000 years is a priority area of future research within IGBP-PAGES (Wanner 2005). Considerable progress has been made in the reconstruction technique, in the handling of a wide range of highand low-frequency proxy data, and in the quantity and quality of proxy data sets available at continental and northern hemispheric or global scale (e.g. Mann et al. 1998; Jones et al. 2001; Esper et al. 2002; Briffa and Osborn 2002; Luterbacher et al. 2004; Moberg et al. 2005). Regional reconstructions are particularly important since regional climate change and extremes exhibit much larger amplitudes than hemispherical and global reconstructions. The monthly to seasonal temperature multiproxy reconstruction for Europe since 1500 AD (Luterbacher et al. 2004; Xoplaki et al. 2005) and the drought reconstruction for the western US (Cook et al. 2004) have set new standards for regional scales. Similar studies are missing for other regions of the world. Starting in October 2005 under the umbrella of PAGES, a collaborative longterm initiative will seek (i) to collate the large number of disperse already existing and new paleoclimate data sets (documentary data, early instrumental data, data from tree rings, glaciers and ice cores, high resolution marine and lake sediments, pollen data of peat cores etc.) for the last ca. 1000 years available for South America, and (ii) to use the Mann et al. (1998), Luterbacher et al. (2004) and Moberg et al. (2005) methodologies to work towards a regional reconstruction at different temporal and spatial resolution with associated uncertainties for southern South America. This project is conceived as a collaborative initiative that will involve many research groups from different countries working within a common frame for a common goal. A fi rst coordinative meeting will take place at Mendoza in October 2005 to set up the organizational frame and to discuss participation of groups in the project and contributions of data sets. A formal announcement and invitation for collaboration will follow thereafter. A fi rst science meeting is planned for October 2006. The initiative is coordinated by Ricardo Villalba (IANIGLA Mendoza, Argentina, PAGES SSC member) and Martin Grosjean (NCCR Climate, University of Bern, Switzerland). If you wish to be on the mailing list, please contact Ricardo Villalba (ricardo@lab.cricyt.edu.ar) or Martin Grosjean (grosjean@giub.unibe. ch).
Effect of Thyme Aqueous Extract on Reproductive Performance, Blood Constituents, Antioxidant Status, and Immunity of Gimmizah Chicken

The present study aimed to assess the effect of thyme leaf aqueous extract (TLAE) on productive and reproductive performance of Gimmizah chickens. Total of 48 males and 48 females aged 38 wk were divided into three groups (16 of each sex in each) fed on diet (16% CP and ME of 2750 Kcal/kg). Birds in G1 were controls, while those in G2 and G3 were drank water with 2 and 4 ml of 20% TLAE /10 L for 60 days. Results showed that TLAE (4ml) improved (P<0.05) Hb, Ht, glucose, creatinine, and cholesterol in both sexes, basophils in males, albumin and calcium in females. Also, 4 ml-TLAE decreased (P<0.05) plasma AST, ALT, MDA, while increased (P<0.05) T 3 , IgG, IgM, and TAC in both sexes. 4 ml-TLAE increased (P<0.05) weight, tail, width, Haugh unit, and shape of eggs; weight, height, and index of albumen; and height and index of yolk. Sperm motility parameters, morphological features, velocity, and kinetics were increased by 4 ml-TLAE. Also, egg yield, hatched chick weight, and chick-ovo index were increased (P<0.05) by ml-TLAE, while fertility and hatchability of eggs were not affected.In conclusion, thyme administration of thyme in drinking water (4 ml/10 L) can be used to achieve beneficial impacts on reproductive and productive performance of males and females of Gimmizah local strain.
Slowness-domain kinematical characteristics for horizontally layered orthorhombic media

Considering compressional and converted waves, we derive explicit azimuthally-dependent slowness-domain approximations for the kinematical characteristics of reflected waves (offset components, traveltime and intercept time) for layered orthorhombic media. The approximations hold for wide angles, combining Taylor series coefficients in the vicinity of both, the normalincidence and a wide-angle, rays. We distinguish between two cases for the wide-angle ray matching: critical and precritical. In this study we only present the approximations with the critical slowness match. Note that although the slowness range of the pre-critical slowness match is limited by the given maximum slowness value, the accuracy within the given range is higher than for the critical slowness match. The slowness-dependent horizontal offset vector is presented by two polar components: radial and transverse. We suggest an original approximation formula for the radial offset. The approximations for the other kinematical characteristics are derived from this radial offset expression. Comparing the approximated values with exact numerical ray tracing, we obtained excellent accuracy.
The Literature Review of Blockchain and Its Applications

Blockchain has been viewed as a breakthrough and an innovative technology due to its privacy, security, immutability, and data integrity characteristics. This technology enables cryptographically secure and anonymous financial transactions among the user nodes of the network enabling the transactions to be validated and approved by all the users in a transparent environment. It is a revolutionary technology that earned its emerging popularity through the usage of digital cryptocurrencies. Even though blockchain holds a promising scope of development in the online transaction system, it is prone to several security and vulnerability issues. In this paper, blockchain methodology, literature review, its applications, and security issues are discussed which might shed some light on blockchain enthusiasts and researchers.
Quality of Sexual Life and Attitudes toward Menopause among Postmenopausal Women Living in Northern Cyprus: A Cross-sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background: Most middle-aged women in the menopausal period consider sexuality an important part of life. The aim of the present study was to investigate the factors affecting the quality of sexual life and attitudes toward menopause in postmenopausal women and the effects of their attitudes toward menopause on the quality of sexual life. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with postmenopausal women in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus between July 2021 and April 2022. The research sample consisted of 255 postmenopausal women. The Attitudes Toward Menopause Scale and the Sexual Quality of Life Scale (SQLS) were used to collect data. The questionnaire forms were administered online. The data were analyzed using the independent t-test, analysis of variance, Tukey’s test, Pearson’s correlation, and linear regression analysis. Results: The mean score of the participants on the SQLS was 43.54 ± 12.56 and the mean score of the Attitudes Toward Menopause Scale was 60.39 ± 16.29. The study revealed that variables such as age, level of education, employment status, duration of menopause, and knowledge about menopause have an effect on women’s sexual life quality. In addition to the listed variables, income level was found to affect attitudes toward menopause. A positive attitude toward menopause causes an increase in the level of sexual life quality (β = 0.544, R2 = 0.30, F = 106.260, R = 0.544, P = 0.001). Conclusions: The attitudes of postmenopausal women toward menopause are an important determinant of their sexual life quality. For this reason, it is recommended to develop and implement training programs that can improve sexual health of women and their attitudes toward menopause.
The impact mechanism of carbon emission reduction performance on financial performance based on carbon neutral targets: Evidence from Chinese energy enterprises

Purpose: Low-carbon and green technologies are crucial for achieving industrial structure upgrades and significant leaps forward in the development of energy enterprises. Therefore, this paper examines the correlation between carbon emission reduction and financial performance in energy firms. Design/Methodology/Approach: A two-way fixed-effects model is developed using data from 33 Chinese energy-listed companies between 2015 and 2020. Findings: The benchmark regression results show that improving a company's carbon emission reduction performance leads to better financial performance. Moreover, assuming corporate responsibility for reducing emissions can boost companies' reputations and foster better relationships with stakeholders. The trustworthiness of the standard regression outcome is validated through alternative independent variables, reducing time frames, and incorporating previously omitted factors. The results of heterogeneity analyses show that reducing carbon emissions has the same effect on financial performance across all regional characteristics and equity subgroups. Furthermore, the internal transmission mechanism analysis reveals that female leadership positively moderates the effect, while financing constraints negatively moderate the relationship between carbon emission reduction performance and financial performance. Conclusion: Under the national green development strategy of achieving carbon neutrality and carbon peaking, the carbon information disclosure system should be improved by the government; enterprises should implement innovative methods for low-carbon economic management and operation; and regulators should establish effective green regulations, incentives, and constraints. This paper offers a comprehensive guide for energy companies and their stakeholders to reduce carbon emissions, thereby achieving sustainability.
Response Analysis of a Piezoelectric Ceramic Transducer Pair Excited by Phase-Modulated Signals for Improved Echo Measurement

The article is mainly devoted to the analysis of the transient process during the phase change of the intra-impulse modulated signal of the system, which is composed of a pair of piezoelectric ceramic transducers. In the introductory part, this article is focused on the most accurate determination of the parameters of electrical equivalent circuit of piezoelectric ceramic transducers commonly available on the market of electrical components and less economically demanding. Based on the determination of these parameters, a system consisting of the piezoelectric ceramic transducer, transmitter - environment - piezoelectric ceramic transducer, receiver is then assembled and represented by transfer function. This system is subjected to simulation. An intra-impulse modulated signal with phase modulation is connected to the system input. The response to this signal is subsequently analyzed and compared with the real response of a real system. The goal is therefore to verify the suitability of the simulation model and, on the basis of this analysis, to determine the possibility of using specific piezoelectric ceramic transducers for application of intra-impulse modulated signal. As a method of verification, main parameter analysis of a cross-correlation function was selected. Based on this analysis it was found that this method is relevant for this purpose.
Seismic monitoring of the Rittershoffen EGS project (Alsace, France)

The ECOGI joint venture (Electricité de Strasbourg group, Roquette Frères and Caisse des Dépôts et de Consignation) is in charge of the development and the exploitation of the Rittershoffen Enhance Geothermal System (EGS) located 6 km east of Soultz-sousForêts, in Northern Alsace, France. This EGS reservoir is one of the very few currently under development in Europe and is designed to produce 24 MWth (170 °C, 70 L/s). The first well of the doublet (GRT1) was completed end of 2012 and reaches, at 2580 m depth, the crystalline fractured basement which constitutes the reservoir formation together with the overlaying Buntsandstein sandstones. A reservoir development strategy was defined, and first consisted in enhancing the connections between GRT1 and the fractured reservoir. These operations were applied in two sequences, respectively in April 2013 and in June 2013. The stimulation operations were successful, providing the expected enhancement of the hydraulic properties of the well. The drilling of the second well, GRT2, started in March 2014. Since 2012, the induced microseismicity of both Rittershoffen and Soultz-sous-Forêts geothermal projects has been monitored by a seismic network composed of 12 permanent surface stations. To increase the network detection capability, the ECOGI management decided to deploy a temporary network composed of 16 additional real-time telemetered surface stations, in collaboration with the KIT (Karlsruhe University, Germany). Waveforms from all stations are currently acquired in real-time via queries supported by a SeisComp3 server. Microseismicity was carefully monitored during the operations carried out to enhance the reservoir production. The main objective was to avoid inducing a microseismic event felt by population. On the top of that, several innovative other research projects motivated the installation of non-telemetered stations, increasing the network to 300 stations within an area of about 15 km around the drilling platform, thereby constituting an unprecedented and unique seismological dataset associated to a geothermal EGS project.
The Effect of Time Spent on Online Gaming on Problematic Game Use in Male: Moderating Effects of Loneliness, Living Alone, and Household Size

Objective This study aimed to investigate the association between gaming time and problematic game use (PGU) within a large sample of Korean male gamers and to examine the potential moderating effects of loneliness, living alone, and household size. Methods This study employed data from 743 male gamers from the National Mental Health Survey 2021, a nationally representative survey of mental illness conducted in South Korea. Self-reported data on the average gaming time per day, severity of PGU, loneliness, living alone, and household size were used. Results Gaming time was positively associated with PGU and this relationship was significantly moderated by loneliness such that the positive effect of gaming time on PGU was greater when the levels of loneliness were high. The three-way interaction effect of gaming time, loneliness, and living alone was also significant, in that the moderating effect of loneliness on the relationship between gaming time and PGU was significant only in the living alone group. However, household size (i.e., number of housemates) did not moderate the interaction between gaming time and loneliness among gamers living with housemates. Conclusion These results suggest the importance of considering loneliness and living arrangements of male gamers, in addition to gaming time, in identifying and intervening with individuals at heightened risk of PGU.
Petrological Architecture of a Magmatic Shear Zone: A Multidisciplinary Investigation of Strain Localisation During Magma Ascent at Unzen Volcano, Japan

Shearing of magma during ascent can promote strain localisation near the conduit margins. Anymechanical and thermal discontinuities associated with such events may alter the chemical, physicaland rheological stability of the magma and thus its propensity to erupt. Lava spines can record suchprocesses, preserving a range of macroscopic and microscopic deformation textures, attributed toshearing and friction, as magma ascends through the viscous-brittle transition. Here, we use a multi-disciplinary approach combining petrology, microstructures, crystallography, magnetics and experi-mentation to assess the evidence, role and extent of shearing across a marginal shear zone of the1994–1995 lava spine at Unzen volcano, Japan. Our results show that crystals can effectively moni-tor stress conditions during magma ascent, with viscous remobilisation, crystal plasticity and com-minution all systematically increasing towards the spine margin. Accompanying this, we find anincrease in mineral destabilisation in the form of pargasitic amphibole breakdown displaying tex-tural variations across the shear zone, from symplectitic to granular rims towards the spine margin.In addition, the compaction of pores, chemical and textural alteration of interstitial glass and mag-netic variations all change systematically with shear intensity. The strong correlation between thedegree of shearing, crystal deformation and disequilibrium features, together with distinct magneticproperties, implies a localised thermal input due to shear and frictional processes near the conduitmargin during magma ascent. This was accompanied by late-stage or post-emplacement fluid- andgas-induced alteration of the gouge, as well as oxidation and glass devitrification. Understandingand recognising evidence for strain localisation during magma ascent may, therefore, be vital whenassessing factors that regulate the style of volcanic eruptions, which may provide insights into thecryptic shifts from effusive to explosive activity as observed at many active lava domes
Psychological perspectives on divine forgiveness: 3. Trait self-control is associated with well-being through seeking divine forgiveness

Introduction Although a majority of the world’s population believes in a Higher Power and subscribes to a religion in which divine forgiveness is emphasized, little work has been done to understand individual differences associated with seeking divine forgiveness. Methods Building on work that suggests trait self-control facilitates well-being, the current study (N = 439, undergraduate students) applies structural equation modeling (SEM) to test whether believers higher (vs. lower) in trait self-control are more likely to seek divine forgiveness, and, in turn, have better psychological health. Results and discussion We find that people higher in self-control engage in more divine forgiveness seeking (b = 0.16), and seeking divine forgiveness represents one of the pathways associated with psychological health (i.e., seeking is associated with higher well-being, b = 0.21, and lower distress, b = −0.07). Crucially, we operationalize both positive (well-being and flourishing) and negative (depression, anxiety, stress) aspects of psychological health and control for religiosity. These results suggest that for those who believe in God, seeking divine forgiveness may be one mechanism that links individuals’ self-control to good psychological health, and this is not merely an artifact of higher levels of religiosity. Limitations and future directions are discussed.
Stereotactic placement of dual lumen catheter system for continuous drainage, irrigation, and intraventricular antibiotic therapy for treatment of brain abscess with ventriculitis – A case report and literature review

Background: Cerebral abscesses complicated by ventriculitis present significant treatment challenges, often associated with high morbidity and mortality. Traditional management approaches, including systemic antibiotic therapy and external ventricular drainage (EVD), face limitations due to the blood-brain barrier and risks of catheter-related complications. This report discusses a case where the dual-lumen catheter system, an innovative neurosurgical tool integrating continuous irrigation with drainage, was employed. Case Description: A patient presented with a cerebral abscess ruptured into the ventricle, leading to ventriculitis. Conventional treatment options were limited due to the abscess’s deep and eloquent location and the associated risk of complications from standard EVD. The dual lumen system was chosen for its ability to provide continuous irrigation and drainage, effectively addressing issues of catheter blockage and enhancing localized antibiotic delivery. The system was used to create a single stereotactic tract for simultaneous treatment of the abscess and ventriculitis. This approach allowed for a more controlled and effective treatment process, resulting in rapid resolution of the conditions without chronic hydrocephalus development or further complications. Conclusion: The use of the dual lumen system represented a significant advancement in this case, addressing the limitations of conventional treatments. Its ability to maintain intracranial pressure within optimal limits while providing localized, continuous treatment was pivotal. This case highlights the potential of the dual lumen catheter in managing complex neurosurgical infections and underscores the need for further research to establish its efficacy in broader clinical applications.
Observation-Model Comparisons of Near-Surface Ocean Variability on Interannual, Multidecadal, and Orbital Time Scales

We quantify skill and uncertainty in observing the statistics of natural variability using observing system simulation experiments on an ensemble of climate simulations and an observing strategy of in situ measurements and objective mapping. The targeted statistic is the 0-700m global ocean heat content anomaly as observed by the In Situ Analysis System 2013 (ISAS13) strategy of a long, equilibriated simulation of the Community Climate System Model (CCSM) version 3.5. Sub-annual variability is found to be significantly contaminated by the observing strategy, especially before 2005, primarily due to the sparseness and seasonality in the number and location of pre-Argo observations. However, one-year running means from 2005 onward are found to faithfully capture the natural variability of the model’s true ocean heat content variability. During these years, synthetic observed annual running means are strongly correlated with the actual annual running means of the model, with a median correlation of 95%, versus only 60% for the observational
Density Functional Theory Simulation of Iron-Montmorillonite as Carbon Dioxide Adsorber

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that naturally keep the Earth^s surface temperature warm but currently the levels cause environmental problem such as climate change. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is built to reduce CO2 gas emissions by binding carbon dioxide molecules and then storing them or utilising them as more useful products. In this study, simulations were carried out for the addition of iron (Fe) impurities as additional cation in montmorillonite to see the increase in the ability to bind carbon gas. Density Functional Theory calculations were carried out using additional corrections such as Van der Waals (vdW) and Hubbard-U. Here we got that Fe cation can help CO2 adsorbtion compare with other site without Fe atom by adding acid cite condition. But to adsorb CO2, the structure need initial process to swell the montmorillonite interlayer to certain optimum distance.