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NEW METHODS FOR DETECTING EARTHQUAKE SWARMS AND TRANSIENT MOTION TO CHARACTERIZE HOW FAULTS SLIP

NEW METHODS FOR DETECTING EARTHQUAKE SWARMS AND TRANSIENT MOTION TO CHARACTERIZE HOW FAULTS SLIP by Stephen G. Holtkamp The possibility for earthquakes to be triggered by or related to each other or an external “aseismic” factor impacts hazard assessment and mitigation. With this dissertation, we have worked towards improvement of observation and modeling for earthquake swarms, slow slip associated with episodic tremor and slip, and human induced seismicity. Each of these cases has the potential to influence when, where, and to what size an earthquake can grow. First, we produce geodetic inversions of slow slip events in Cascadia, and highlight two unique instances where slow slip and non-volcanic tremor are not spatially correlated. In Cascadia, the correlation is so strong that tremor has become an accepted proxy for slow slip, but we show that this is not always the case. We show that the depth of the tremor may resolve this discrepancy. Second, we conduct a search for earthquake swarms along major convergent margins and find 180 swarms occurring within the seismogenic megathrust. We find evidence that these swarms are driven by aseismic slip, and may be broadly anti-correlated with large, destructive megathrust events. Third, we investigate this apparent anti-correlation with large megathrust events in detail by examining all Mw>7.5 earthquakes and classify them based on their relationship to swarm-generating regions of the interface. We find that large earthquakes are five times more likely to terminate in swarm regions than they are to propagate through swarm regions, suggesting that swarm regions are delineating where megathrusts are segmented. Lastly, we develop a multiple station waveform cross-correlation technique to investigate local to regional seismic data which is able to detect earthquakes several orders of magnitude smaller than traditional techniques. We use this technique to create a ~20 fold increase in detected seismicity during the 2011 Youngstown, Ohio earthquake sequence, allowing us to go well beyond the standard “proximity test” and conclusively establish a causal relation between wastewater injection and earthquakes. In total, we expect this dissertation to improve our understanding of how these unique seismic sequences occur, what their underlying mechanism is, and how they may be related to the damaging earthquakes sought out by the hazard assessment community. NEW METHODS FOR DETECTING EARTHQUAKE SWARMS AND TRANSIENT MOTION TO CHARACTERIZE HOW FAULTS SLIP
Supervised computer vision system for weight group classification of fingerlings

Classifying weight ranges is essential in fish farms since they are sold according to the fingerlings’ minimum size, uniformity, and maximum size. Therefore, evaluating the batches’ quality is fundamental, which analyzes the growth rate, feed conversion, and survival rate, among others. This paper aims to classify weight ranges for fingerlings of Pintado Real using supervised learning techniques. For this purpose, 60 images were captured, containing a 10-cent Real coin and a ruler next to each fingerling. The software was designed to extract attributes from the images and then serve as inputs for Weka’s training algorithms. The J48 algorithm obtained a performance 76.66% in the accuracy metric, and the ANOVA shows no statistical difference. This result is promising since the dataset of images taken from varying distances is a situation that is often common in this type of collection, and the proposed software takes care of standardizing the scale.
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. Leaf Extract Fermented by Ganoderma applanatum Mycelia

Corticosteroids are commonly used anti-inflammatory agents. However, their prolonged use can lead to side effects. Therefore, the development of natural compounds with minimal side effects is necessary. This study was performed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms of action of Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. leaf (COL), bioconverted using Ganoderma applanatum (G. applanatum) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells. The COL 70% EtOH extract fermented by G. applanatum (70COLGA) improved the high cytotoxicity of 70% EtOH extracts (70COL). When RAW264.7 cells were pre-treated with 100 and 200 μg/mL of 70COLGA for 2 h and then treated with LPS for 16 h, LPS induced the production of nitric oxide (NO), and the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) were significantly inhibited. When RAW264.7 cells were pre-treated with 100 and 200 μg/mL of 70COLGA for 2 h and then treated with LPS for 4 h, the phosphorylation of signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) was markedly decreased. In addition, 70COLGA markedly suppressed the production of the inflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. Analysis of pro-inflammatory molecules using cytokine arrays showed that macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-2, granulocyte–macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and IL-27 expressions were also suppressed by 200 μg/mL of 70COLGA in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. These results demonstrate that 70COLGA significantly prevented inflammatory responses by inhibiting the secretion of pro-inflammatory molecules in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells. When RAW264.7 cells were pre-treated with 100 and 200 μg/mL of 70COLGA for 2 h and then treated with LPS-conditioned medium (LPS-CM) for 30 min, 70COLGA directly inhibited STAT activation. In summary, our findings suggest that 70COLGA has therapeutic potential for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Atypical Progeria Primarily Manifesting as Premature Cardiac Valvular Disease Segregates with LMNA-Gene Variants

Mutations in the LMNA-gene can cause a variety of ‘laminopathies’. These laminopathies are associated with a range of phenotypes, including disorders affecting the adipose tissue, peripheral nerves, the heart, such as dilated cardiomyopathy and conduction system abnormalities, and less commonly, progeroid disorders. This case series describes two families in which two novel LMNA-gene variants were identified, and who presented with an atypical progeroid phenotype with primarily premature aortic and mitral valve stenosis. Interestingly, these families exhibited no clear evidence of multisystem involvement, illustrating the complex role of lamins A/C.
Bare-Metal Stent Tracking with Magnetic Particle Imaging

Purpose Magnetic particle imaging (MPI) is an emerging medical imaging modality that is on the verge of clinical use. In recent years, cardiovascular applications have shown huge potential like, e.g., intraprocedural imaging guidance of stent placement through MPI. Due to the lack of signal generation, nano-modifications have been necessary to visualize commercial medical instruments until now. In this work, it is investigated if commercial interventional devices can be tracked with MPI without any nano-modification. Material and Methods Potential MPI signal generation of nine endovascular metal stents was tested in a commercial MPI scanner. Two of the stents revealed sufficient MPI signal. Because one of the two stents showed relevant heating, the imaging experiments were carried out with a single stent model (Boston Scientific/Wallstent-Uni Endoprothesis, diameter: 16 mm, length: 60 mm). The nitinol stent and its delivery system were investigated in seven different scenarios. Therefore, the samples were placed at 49 defined spatial positions by a robot in a meandering pattern during MPI scans. Image reconstruction was performed, and the mean absolute errors (MAE) between the signals’ centers of mass (COM) and ground truth positions were calculated. The stent material was investigated by magnetic particle spectroscopy (MPS) and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). To detect metallic components within the delivery system, nondestructive testing via computed tomography was performed. Results The tracking of the stent and its delivery system was possible without any nano-modification. The MAE of the COM were 1.49 mm for the stent mounted on the delivery system, 3.70 mm for the expanded stent and 1.46 mm for the delivery system without the stent. The results of the MPS and VSM measurements indicate that besides material properties eddy currents seem to be responsible for signal generation. Conclusion It is possible to image medical instruments with dedicated designs without modifications by means of MPI. This enables a variety of applications without compromising the mechanical and biocompatible properties of the instruments.
The Influence of Personality Shaping on Romantic Relationships in Early Adulthood

Intimacy is a type of interpersonal relationship that refers to a subjectively experienced emotional or physical closeness. In the modern society of individualization, the focus on emotional communication and confession, mutual knowledge, and understanding are at the heart of modern, intimate relationships. Patterns in intimate relationships are often related to the individual’s personality. Research has shown that personality building in infancy and early adulthood has important implications for romantic relationships, including attachment relationships, self-expansion, mindfulness, and changing established work patterns. Owing to the existent relevant academy of factors influencing romantic relationships is extensive, and the factors appear relatively independent, this literature review tries to reduce this confusing status quo by presenting a neoteric perspective. This literature review will provide empirical and conceptual insights from (i) an overview of the definitions and mechanisms of action of different theories and (ii) an analysis of the links between different factors.
A theoretical account of cue averaging in the rodent head Supplementary data

(52 articles) theoretical biology (437 articles) neuroscience (43 articles) computational biology (321 articles) cognition (502 articles) behaviour Articles on similar topics can be found in the following collections Email alerting service here right-hand corner of the article or click Receive free email alerts when new articles cite this article-sign up in the box at the top 2014 A theoretical account of cue averaging in the rodent head direction system. Phil. One contribution of 24 to a Theo Murphy Meeting Issue 'Space in the brain: cells, circuits, codes and cognition'. Head direction (HD) cell responses are thought to be derived from a combination of internal (or idiothetic) and external (or allothetic) sources of information. Recent work from the Jeffery laboratory shows that the relative influence of visual versus vestibular inputs upon the HD cell response depends on the disparity between these sources. In this paper, we present simulation results from a model designed to explain these observations. The model accurately replicates the Knight et al. data. We suggest that cue conflict resolution is critically dependent on plastic remapping of visual information onto the HD cell layer. This remap results in a shift in preferred directions of a subset of HD cells, which is then inherited by the rest of the cells during path integration. Thus, we demonstrate how, over a period of several minutes, a visual landmark may gain cue control. Furthermore, simulation results show that weaker visual landmarks fail to gain cue control as readily. We therefore suggest a second longer term plasticity in visual projections onto HD cell areas, through which landmarks with an inconsistent relationship to idiothetic information are made less salient, significantly hindering their ability to gain cue control. Our results provide a mechanism for reliability-weighted cue averaging that may pertain to other neural systems in addition to the HD system.
SELECTING A SUITABLE FRAMEWORK FOR MODELLING THE SPREAD OF THE HUNGARIAN EID CARD

The aim of this article is to select an applicable framework for modelling the spread of the Hungarian eID card, as an innovation, among the Hungarian population. Using the concepts of the selected theory, a basic model is also outlined, which can serve as a foundation for further research. Keeping the characteristics of the Hungarian eID card in mind, this article compares the various technology acceptance theories. Considering the specialties of the identity document, the Diffusion of Innovations is the most suitable framework for examining the spread of the Hungarian eID card and its electronic functions in Hungary. Through the outlined model, the factors preventing the spread can be identified, and new research directions can also be determined. With the further development of the model, a diffusion plan can be created that would greatly facilitate the spread of the examined electronic identification document.
Some reminiscences on studies of age-dependent and activity-dependent degeneration of sensory and motor endings in mammalian skeletal muscle

I present here an overview of research on the biology of neuromuscular sensory and motor endings that was inspired and influenced partly by my educational experience in the Department of Zoology at the University of Durham, from 1971 to 1974. I allude briefly to neuromuscular synaptic structure and function in dystrophic mice, influences of activity on synapse elimination in development and regeneration, and activity-dependent protection and degeneration of neuromuscular junctions in Wld mice.
Corruption: A Review

As is increasingly recognised in academic literature and by international organisations, corruption acts as a major deterrent to growth and development. The aim of this survey is to organise and summarise existing theoretical and empirical work on corruption with a view to identifying opportunities for further research. The paper begins with a brief overview of key definitions of corruption, and then turns to a review of the factors that favour or deter the growth of corruption together with a brief look at related models. This is followed by an examination of the consequences of corruption for society, and the consideration of measures that might help to reduce corruption. The paper ends with suggestions for future research and includes summaries of data sources and key variables for use in this research. Copyright 2001 by Blackwell Publishers Ltd
HARMONIZING HETEROGENEOUS DATA: A MATERIALIZED KNOWLEDGE GRAPH APPROACH FOR FEDERATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Healthcare is one of the major industries where sharing information with a common understanding is essential. This research presents a federated knowledge graph framework with its materialized knowledge graph (MKG) approach. It also explores the transformative potential of federated knowledge graphs (FKGs) as a solution to address the persistent challenges of data integration and interoperability in today's complex information landscape, especially within federated information system development (ISD). The authors tailored Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM) to develop design artifacts embedded with a core domain-oriented ontological metadata model focused on cardiovascular diseases. By adopting FKGs, organizations can streamline data integration efforts, improve cross-system data harmonization, and foster seamless data exchange with metadata standardization among diverse information sources. This research highlights the advantages of FKGs in enhancing data connectivity with semantic alignment, seamless data transformation and interlinking, facilitating on-demand data retrieval to support optimization of query performance, scalability, and more effective decision-making processes within healthcare settings.
Implementation of an Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security in e-Learning-Based Education Management System

With the rise of online learning in recent years, cybersecurity has become a crucial issue in education. In this study, we examined the cybersecurity knowledge of students from Shanghai Giao Tong University through online learning. Our findings indicate that despite the prevalence of cyberattacks worldwide, the students showed a lack of awareness about cybersecurity and its consequences. To assess their knowledge, we evaluated their understanding of harmful programs, passcode confidentiality, and social media privacy. Unfortunately, the results revealed that the student's knowledge of cybersecurity was insufficient, considering that we are in an era where everything is connected to the internet, including distance learning. Our subsequent research has led us to conclude that cybersecurity training is necessary for students to make the most of the internet and avoid becoming victims of cyberattacks. This training should focus on how to use the internet safely and responsibly, including how to identify and prevent phishing scams, how to create strong passwords, and how to secure personal data on social media. We believe that incorporating cybersecurity education into the curriculum of higher education institutions is essential to prepare students for the realities of the digital world. As we continue to rely on technology for education, work, and communication, cybersecurity will become increasingly critical for individuals and organizations. By providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect themselves online, we can ensure a safer and more secure online environment for everyone.
The African Journal of Information Systems The African

Knowledge Management (KM) is a key strategy which many organizations have been leveraging upon because of its potential in achieving competitive advantage. However, factors such as the national culture can impact the efficacy of this strategy. Hence, the aim of this paper is to provide insight into how Nigerian culture influences organizational culture, which in turn influences KM practices in Nigerian organizations. Based on a post-positivist stance, this research employs a descriptive survey approach for the data collection and analysis while also incorporating Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The findings suggest that the hierarchical nature of the society in Nigeria supports centralized decision making; thus influencing the KM practices in Nigerian organizations. Secondly, our findings indicate that a masculine-based culture, which is characterized by the propensity to achieve, may align to the problem of employees exiting organizations. Thirdly, the findings suggest that the short term orientation of Nigerian organizations hinders commitment to relationships and values associated with motivating employees. This paper then concludes by highlighting that lack of trust prevails in Nigerian organizations, but there was no evidence substantiating that the religious and tribal diversities in Nigeria was responsible for it. This research has highlighted the characteristics of culture in a developing country that does not support organizations adopting knowledge management. It has identified the issues that need to be addressed before KM can be adopted, implemented and practiced successfully in organizations within developing countries with similar type cultures.
Observation and simulation of neutral air density in the middle atmosphere during the 2021 sudden stratospheric warming event

Sudden stratospheric warmings (SSWs) are dramatic events in the polar winter stratosphere that are accompanied by atmospheric parameter anomalies in the stratosphere and mesosphere. Microwave Limb Sounder and Global Navigation 10 Satellite System Occultation Sounder observations on board the Chinese FengYun 3 satellites indicate a rapid increase of over 50% in the mesospheric density at high latitudes around the onset date during the 2021 major SSW event. The amplification of the zonal mean density around the onset is proportional to the latitude increase with a maximum increment of 83.3% at 59 km above 80° N, which is more than three times larger than the climatological standard deviation (23.1%). The horizontal density distributions are influenced by the changing polar vortex fields. A simulation using a specified dynamics version of 15 the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model is consistent overall with the observations and presents a severe change in the planetary wave forcing and residual meridional circulation mass flux followed by a change in the density tendency. These results demonstrate that the observed enhanced density is primarily attributed to the altered planetary waves and residual circulation during the SSW event. The observations and simulations also indicate that the density anomalies could extend to middle latitudes. Obvious density disturbances in the upper stratosphere and mesosphere were observed by lidar deployed in 20 Beijing (40.3° N, 116.2° E).
C ontemporary R esearch in D isability and R ehabilitation

There is little research delineating the healthcare and rehabilitation needs of individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) that is based on the perspectives of those individuals themselves. The medical community is largely well-informed about disease progression, symptoms, and treatment of MS, but little is known regarding the barriers and unmet needs that individuals with MS experience in their interaction with healthcare and rehabilitation systems and providers, and in their efforts to maintain healthy, productive, and participatory lives. In this article, we provide a comprehensive summary of the most frequently identified healthcare and rehabilitation needs of individuals with MS based on a review of over 500 articles, from which 29 articles were selected for inclusion as they specifically addressed the needs or unmet healthcare and rehabilitation needs of people with MS. Based on our review, we identified 11 categories of needs, which we discuss in the context of three broad categories, including (a) emotional and psychological support, (b) healthcare and rehabilitation, and (c) transportation, home care, and financial needs.
The South East Asian Journal of Management The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims - This study investigates the impact of innovativeness on competitive advantage along with the role of human capital and entrepreneurship orientation as drivers for innovation. Design/Methodology/Approach - The sample consists of small and medium sized manufacturers in Malaysia. A total of 193 firms participated. Data were collected via mail and drop-off survey and analysed using multiple regression analysis. Research Findings - The findings indicate that innovativeness significantly and positively influ - ences competitive advantage. The effect of human capital and entrepreneurship orientation on in - novativeness is also positive and significant. Theoretical Contribution/Originality - The findings of this study also have theoretical implications wherein the results lend support to the appropriate role of innovativeness in creating competitive advantage and its role in the human capital and entrepreneurship orientation towards innovativeness. Managerial Implication in the Southeast Asian Context - The present study suggests that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) managers should focus on developing organisational value and capacity to encourage the creation of novel business solutions. These resources are entrepreneurship orientation (EO) and human capital. Successful export ventures, with a background of limited resources, can be achieved by employing incremental internationalisation frameworks. Research Limitation and Implications - This study bears several limitations. First, most of the samples are businesses owned by the Malay and may not be generalised to other ethnicities such as Chinese or SMEs in other emerging countries. Second, the competitive advantage is contingent on the external environment, and the results may vary when factoring in the effect of the external environment.