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Influence of heterogeneous thermal conductivity on the long-term evolution of the lower-mantle thermochemical structure: implications for primordial reservoirs

Abstract. The long-term evolution of the mantle is simulated using 2D spherical annulus geometry to examine the effect of heterogeneous thermal conductivity on the stability of reservoirs of primordial material. Often in numerical models, purely depth-dependent profiles emulate mantle conductivity (taking on values between 3 and 9 Wm-1K-1). This approach synthesizes the mean conductivities of mantle materials at their respective conditions in situ. However, because conductivity also depends on temperature and composition, the effects of these dependencies on mantle conductivity are masked. This issue is significant because dynamically evolving temperature and composition introduce lateral variations in conductivity, especially in the deep mantle. Minimum and maximum variations in conductivity are due to the temperatures of plumes and slabs, respectively, and depth dependence directly controls the amplitude of conductivity (and its variations) across the mantle depth. Our simulations allow assessing the consequences of these variations on mantle dynamics, in combination with the reduction in thermochemical pile conductivity due to its expected high temperatures and enrichment in iron, which has so far not been well examined. The mean conductivity ratio from bottom to top indicates the relative competition between the decreasing effect with increasing temperature and the increasing effect with increasing depth. We find that, when depth dependence is stronger than temperature dependence, a mean conductivity ratio >2 will result in long-lived primordial reservoirs. Specifically, for the mean conductivity profile to be comparable to the conductivity often assumed in numerical models, the depth-dependent ratio must be at least 9. When conductivity is underestimated, the imparted thermal buoyancy (from heat-producing element enrichment) destabilizes the reservoirs and influences core–mantle boundary coverage configuration and the onset of dense material entrainment. The composition dependence of conductivity only plays a minor role that behaves similarly to a small conductivity reduction due to temperature. Nevertheless, this effect may be amplified when depth dependence is increased. For the cases we examine, when the lowermost mantle's mean conductivity is greater than twice the surface conductivity, reservoirs can remain stable for very long periods of time, comparable to the age of the Earth.
A transcriptomic approach reveals the molecular basis of pre-pupal diapause of Red Banded Mango Caterpillar, Deanolis sublimbalis

The Red Banded Mango Caterpillar (RBMC), Deanolis sublimbalis Snellen (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), a devas-tating monophagous pest of mango ( Mangifera indica L.), enters a pre-pupal diapause in the absence of host fruits synchronizing its life cycle with seasonal fruiting across southeast Asia and Oceania. Considering its unique nature, a detailed de novo transcriptome analysis was carried out on different physiological stages of RBMC pupae to understand the mechanisms underlying diapause. A total of 102 differentially expressed unigenes were identified with altered expression pat-terns (55 upregulated and 47 downregulated) and con-sequently mapped to various pathways associated with diapause. Three major pathways, i.e. proteasome, Epstein–Barr virus infection and lipoic acid metabolism were significantly ( P < 0.01) enriched during the diapause phase in D. sublimbalis. From the three pathways, 16 differentially expressed genes (15 up-regulated and 1 down-regulated) were identified to play a vital role in diapause management. To our knowledge, no earlier studies have identified diapause-related genes in D. sublimbalis . The information gained from the present study can be exploited to develop control strategies involving molecular tools.
Efecto del momento de aplicación, utilización de coadyuvantes y volumen de tratamiento en la efectividad de tebufenocida para el control de Cydia Pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)

En ensayos realizados en plantaciones de manzanos en 1994 en Hood River, Oregon, se evaluo el porcentaje de dano obtenido cuando se trataron la primera y segunda generacion de Cydia pomonella L con tebufenocida (RH 5992). variando tan solo la fecha del primer tratamiento para la primera generacion. Se evaluaron la persistencia, porcentaje de recubrimiento e influencia en la efectividad de tebufenocida dependiendo del volumen de caldo aplicado por hectarea y del coadyuvante utilizado. No se obtuvieron diferencias significativas entre los distintos momentos de aplicacion de tebufenocida, ni tampoco entre el tipo de coadyuvante utilizado, pero si se obtuvieron entre volumenes. En arboles de tamano medio, el porcentaje de mortalidad larvaria fue del 60,89r cuando se aplico tebufenocida a un volumen de 935 1/ha. y del 81,1% cuando se aplico a un volumen de 3.745 1/ha, porcentaje que no decrecio hasta 32 dias despues del tratamiento. Se obtuvo una buena correlacion entre porcentaje de cobertura y porcentaje de mortalidad cuando se trato con 935 1/ha.
Correlation between Left Atrial Deformation Parameters and Left Atrial Appendage Function in Valvular Heart Disease

Background: In the United States, stroke is the third leading cause of mortality and one of the leading causes of permanent disability. Previous studies have revealed that cardioembolic strokes account for 15–30% of ischemic strokes, making cardiac assessment critical in these individuals. Low ejection fraction (EF) and severe valvular disease are the most prevalent causes of cardiac embolism. When it comes to determining the cause of cardiac embolism, TEE is the best imaging technique. For the majority of patients, invasive LA function measures aren't an option. TEE data in patients with primary valvular heart disease were used to examine the relationship between the LA functional parameter and the LAA function. Methods: In the cardiology department, a cross-sectional single-center research was conducted. Patients with known valvular heart disease were included in the study. We found that the mean age of the participants in our research was 44.1613. 59, and there was no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, or smoking. It has been shown that the LAA velocity and the LA maximum system strain (r= 0.615; P 0.001), strain rate (r= 0.623) are strongly linked. TDI-derived peak sys strain correlated well with LAA velocity, as did the peak strain rate.
Distinct roles of cyclones and anticyclones in setting the midwinter minimum of the North Pacific eddy activity: a Lagrangian perspective

The North Pacific storm-track activity is suppressed substantially under the excessively strong westerlies to form a distinct minimum in midwinter, which seems inconsistent with linear baroclinic instability theory. This “midwinter minimum” of the storm-track activity has been intensively investigated for decades as a test case for storm-track dynamics. However, the mechanisms controlling it are yet to be fully unveiled and are still under debate. Here we investigate the detailed seasonal evolution of the climatological density of surface migratory anticyclones over the North Pacific, in comparison with its counterpart for cyclones, based on a Lagrangian tracking algorithm. We demonstrate that the frequency of surface cyclones over the North Pacific maximizes in midwinter, whereas that of anticyclones exhibits a distinct midwinter minimum under the upstream influence, especially from the Japan Sea region. In midwinter, it is only on such a rare occasion that prominent weakening of the East Asian winter monsoon allows a migratory surface anticyclone to form over the Japan Sea, despite the unfavorable climatological-mean conditions due to persistent monsoonal cold-air outbreaks and the excessively strong upper-tropospheric westerlies. The midwinter minimum of the North Pacific anticyclone density suggests that anticyclones are likely the key to understanding the midwinter minimum of the North Pacific storm-track activity as measured by Eulerian eddy statistics.
UAI-FI: using ar(cid:23)ﬁcial intelligence for automa(cid:23)c passenger coun(cid:23)ng through Wi-Fi and GPS data

An important piece of informa*on for planning public transporta*on is the number of passengers using the system. Several ini*a*ves have started to explore the Wi-Fi packets generated by passengers’ smartphones as means to obtain this informa*on. A sensing device located inside the bus can intercept and collect these packets. By applying ﬁlters, e.g., verifying if the signal strength is higher than a threshold, the sensor can infer passengers' presence/absence. However, such limits are set arbitrarily, leading to errors, for example, when close to bus stops. To address this issue, this ar*cle proposes a method (UAI-FI) based on an ar*ﬁcial intelligence technique (Support Vector Machine) to classify the origin of packets as inside or outside the bus. To validate UAI-FI, we applied and compared our approach to other methods in a bus line in Goiânia/Brazil. The results suggest that UAI-FI outperformed exis*ng methods. Furthermore, it successfully classiﬁed the packet’s
Canonical Correlation Complexity of European Regions

In an earlier paper (Nomaler & Verspagen, 2022) we introduced a ‘supervised learning’ based alternative to the competing unsupervised learning algorithms (e.g., Hidalgo and Hausmann, 2009 vs. Tacchella et al, 2012) proposed in the so-called ‘economic complexity’ literature. Similar to the existing ones, our alternative, which we refer to as the “Canonical Correlation Complexity Method (CCCM)”, also aims at reducing the high dimensionality in data on the empirical patterns of colocation (be it nations or regions) of specializations in products or technologies, while the ultimate objective is to understand the relationship between specialization, diversification, and economic development. In our alternative method which combines the toolkit of the Canonical Correlation Analysis with that of Principal Component Analysis, the data on trade or technology specializations and multiple dimensions of economic development are processed together from the very beginning in order to identify the patterns of mutual association. This way, we are able to identify the products or technologies that can be associated with the level or the growth rate of per capita GDP, and (un)employment. In this follow up paper, we use the CCCM to analyse the development patterns of European regions in relation to their respective technology specializations. Our findings provide insights for EU’s industrial policies, especially those considered under the ‘smart specialization’ framework.
Standard German Subtitling of Swiss German TV content: the PASSAGE Project

In Switzerland, two thirds of the population speak Swiss German, a primarily spoken language with no standardised written form. It is widely used on Swiss TV, for example in news reports, interviews or talk shows, and subtitles are required for people who cannot understand this spoken language. This paper focuses on the task of automatic Standard German subtitling of spoken Swiss German, and more specifically on the translation of a normalised Swiss German speech recognition result into Standard German suitable for subtitles. Our contribution consists of a comparison of different statistical and deep learning MT systems for this task and an aligned corpus of normalised Swiss German and Standard German subtitles. Results of two evaluations, automatic and human, show that the systems succeed in improving the content, but are currently not capable of producing entirely correct Standard German.
Formal Veriﬁcation of a C Static Analyzer

This paper reports on the design and soundness proof, using the Coq proof assistant, of Verasco, a static analyzer based on abstract interpretation for most of the ISO C 1999 language (excluding re-cursion and dynamic allocation), which establishes the absence of run-time errors in the analyzed programs. Verasco enjoys a modular architecture that supports the extensible combination of multiple abstract domains, both relational and non-relational. Verasco integrates with the CompCert C formally-veriﬁed compiler so that not only the soundness of the analysis results is guaranteed with mathematical certitude, but also the fact that these guarantees carry over to the compiled executable code.
ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University Self-identification Self-identification

Here, I first analyze gender identity qua gender self-ascription and offer a theory of the psychological states underpinning gender self-ascriptions, which I call a form of ‘self-identification’. I hold gender self-identification consists of a gender self-concept, which itself consists of a belief or assumption in a context, and sometimes involves a gender role ideal, which consists of an individual’s expectations and standards for how to perform a gender role. Second, I defend my view from an objection to similar views like it, which amounts to the claim that they cannot explain nonbinary gender identities, by showing how my account explains various nonbinary gender identities in psychological terms. Finally, I show how my view can begin stabilizing the construct of gender identity in neuroscience by helping researchers foster agreement on how to define gender identity and what methods are best to study it.
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Investigating the impact of radar data assimilation using 3D-Var, and ensemble Kalman Filter into the high resolution abstract High-resolution weather forecast is still affected by errors in the location and timing of the precipitating cells especially for severe weather events in complex orography area. The Mediterranean area is often affected by severe weather as for example that occurred over the Alps in recent years (Rotunno and Houze, 2007; Mariani et al., 2009; Barbi et al., 2012) or in Liguria and Lazio during the autumn of 2011 (Buzzi et al., 2014; Ferretti et al., 2012; Parodi et al., 2012; Rebora et al., 2013), are directly (e.g., by orographic precipitation) or indirectly (e.g., by cyclogenesis: see Tibaldi et al., 1990) related to the influence of mountain ranges on atmospheric motions. The steep slopes of the Alps and the Apennines in the vicinity of large coastal areas of the Mediterranean, and the sea itself that acts as a large source of moisture and heat, are the key factors in determining the convergence and the rapid uplift of moist and unstable air responsible for triggering condensation and convective instability processes (Benzi et al., 1997; Rotunno and Ferretti, 2001). Heavy rainfall events are often associated with the development of intense convective systems (Davolio et al., 2009; Melani et al., 2012), which are still not completely understood and are notoriously difficult to predict (Weisman et al., 2008; Ducrocq et al., 2008; Bresson et al., 2012; Miglietta and Rotunno, 2012). Moreover, within several small and densely urbanized watersheds with steep slopes, which characterize the Italian area, precipitation events that persist over the same area for several hours can become devastating floods in a relatively short time (Silvestro et al., 2012; Vulpiani
Tissue Sheet Engineered Using Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improves Diabetic Wound Healing

Diabetic foot ulceration is a common chronic diabetic complication. Human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) have been widely used in regenerative medicine owing to their multipotency and easy availability. We developed poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-based scaffold to create hUC-MSC tissue sheets. In vitro immunostaining showed that hUC-MSC tissue sheets formed thick and solid tissue sheets with an abundance of extracellular matrix (ECM). Diabetic wounds in mice treated with or without either the hUC-MSC tissue sheet, hUC-MSC injection, or fiber only revealed that hUC-MSC tissue sheet transplantation promoted diabetic wound healing with improved re-epithelialization, collagen deposition, blood vessel formation and maturation, and alleviated inflammation compared to that observed in other groups. Taken collectively, our findings suggest that hUC-MSCs cultured on PLGA scaffolds improve diabetic wound healing, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, and provide a novel and effective method for cell transplantation, and a promising alternative for diabetic skin wound treatment.
Enthusiasts, Pragmatists, and Skeptics: Investigating Users’ Attitudes Towards Emotion- and Personality-Aware Voice Assistants across Cultures

Voice Assistants (VAs) are becoming a regular part of our daily life. They are embedded in our smartphones or smart home devices. Just as natural language processing has improved the conversation with VAs, ongoing work in speech emotion recognition also suggests that VAs will soon become emotion- and personality-aware. However, the social implications, ethical borders and the users’ general attitude towards such VAs remain underexplored. In this paper, we investigate users’ attitudes towards and preferences for emotionally aware VAs in three different cultures. We conducted an online questionnaire with N = 364 participants in Germany, China, and Egypt to identify differences and similarities in attitudes. Using a cluster analysis, we identified three different basic user types (Enthusiasts, Pragmatists, and Skeptics), which exist in all cultures. We contribute characteristic properties of these user types and highlight how future VAs should support customizable interactions to enhance user experience across cultures.
The Effect of Synergistic Immuno-Photothermal-Nanotherapy ( SYMPHONY ) on Immune Response at Distant Bladder Cancer Tumor Sites Using Murine Window Chamber Model by Ericka

The Effect of Synergistic Immuno-Photothermal-Nanotherapy (SYMPHONY) on Immune Response at Distant Bladder Cancer Tumor Sites Using Murine Window Chamber Model by Ericka Nicole Chorniak Graduate Program of Medical Physics Duke University Date:_______________________ Approved: ___________________________ Gregory Palmer, Advisor ___________________________ Mark Dewhirst ___________________________ Brant Inman An abstract of a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in the Graduate Program of Medical Physics in the Graduate School of Duke University 2021
Behavior of fluorescent Pseudomonas under different concentrations of heavy metals (Zn and Cu)

The use of chemical fertilizers has resulted in the depletion of soils in mineral elements and telluric microorganisms. Thus, for an improvement in crop growth, the exploitation of telluric microorganisms such as Pseudomonas can be an alternative. Laboratory work has made it possible to isolate strains of Pseudomonas from the rhizospheres of tomato, eggplant and onion. These strains were also tested in the presence of different concentrations of certain metals (CuSO 4 and ZnSO 4 (0, 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 mmol/l). The tests carried out in the laboratory in the presence of Cu and Zn revealed a very significant reduction in the number of colonies of the strains of Pseudomonas for the concentrations of 5 and 6 mmol/l. The results showed better zinc tolerance for both tomato and onion rhizosphere strains. In the presence of Cu, the strain isolated from tomato rhizosphere shows more tolerance to heavy metals. These results made it possible to isolate different strains of Pseudomonas and to specify their tolerance thresholds for heavy metals.
Contaminated Sites and Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the US: A Scoping Review

Background: Indigenous communities in Canada and the US are disproportionately exposed to contaminated sites, often arising from industrial and waste disposal activities. For instance, ~34% of US EPA Superfund sites are of Native American interest, and ~29% of Canadian federal contaminated sites are on Indigenous reserve land. Contaminated sites pose unique challenges to many Indigenous peoples who consider the land as an integral part of food systems, culture, and the economy. Federal management of contaminated sites is challenged by epistemological differences, regulatory barriers, and minimal scientific research. Objectives: This scoping review aimed to identify and map information on contaminated sites and Indigenous peoples in Canada and the US, namely: 1) the relationship between contaminated sites and Indigenous people, and their land and food systems; 2) strategies, challenges, and successes for contaminated sites assessment and management on Indigenous land; and 3) Indigenous leadership and inclusion in contaminated site assessment and management. Methods: Three streams of data were retrieved from January to March 2022: a systematic literature search (key word groups: Indigenous people and contaminated sites); a grey literature search; and an analysis of federal contaminated site data (Canadian Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory and US EPA Superfund Database). Results: Our search yielded 49 peer-reviewed articles, 20 pieces of grey literature, and 8114 federal site records (1236 Superfund, 6878 FCSI), evidencing the contamination of the lands of 815 distinct Indigenous tribes and nations and the presence of 440 different contaminants or contaminant groups. Minimal information is available on the potential health and ecological effects, assessment and management of risks, and collaboration on contaminated site processes relative to the number of sites on or adjacent to Indigenous lands. Discussion: By integrating three diverse data streams we discovered a multi-disciplinary yet disparate body of information. The results point to a need to prioritize holism, efficiency, and Indigenous leadership in contaminated site assessment, management, and research. This should include a focus on community-specific approaches to site assessment and management; a re-conceptualization of risks related to sites that privileges Indigenous epistemologies; greater collaboration between networks such as the scientific community, Indigenous communities, and federal governments; and a re-evaluation of current management frameworks with Indigenous leadership at the forefront.