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Application of Cypermethrin-Coated ZnS and ZnO Nanoparticles against Rhipicephalus Ticks
Authors: Zaheer Tean , Abbas Rao Zahid , Perveen Nighat , Sparagano Olivier Andre , Khan Shanza Rauf , Rehman Tauseef Ur , Raza Ali , Khan Muhammad Kasib , Arshad Muhammad Imran
Published: June 2023

Rhipicephalus ticks are described as important ticks impacting the costs of livestock rearing and by-products sale. The prevalence and response of ticks towards cypermethrin sprays indicate the need to implement the rational use of acaricides. In our previous studies, ZnO nanoparticles were shown to inhibit the major life-cycle stages of Hyalomma ticks, indicative of promising application of nanomaterials against the hard ticks. The current study was designed to probe into one of alternative options to curtail Rhipicephalus ticks by employing cypermethrin-coated nanoparticles of ZnO (C-ZnO NPs) and ZnS (C-ZnS NPs). The nanocomposites showed a roughly spherical type of morphology and various size dimensions upon characterization using SEM and EDX. Female ovipositioning was declined up to only 48% in ZnS and up to 32% in ZnO NPs even after 28 days in vitro. Similarly, the larval hatching was also impacted, leading to a hatching percentage of 21% and 15% by application of C-ZnS NPs and C-ZnO NPs, respectively. The LC90 in female adult groups were 3.94 mg/L and 4.27 mg/L for the C-ZnO NPs and C-ZnS NPs groups, respectively. Similarly, the larval groups had LC90 of 8.63 and 8.95 mg/L for the C-ZnO NPs and C-ZnS NPs groups. The study is a proof of the concept for incorporating effective and safe nanocomposites as acaricides. The studies on the efficacy and spectrum of non-target effects of nanomaterial-based acaricides can further refine the research on finding novel alternatives for tick control.
Growth and Primary Metabolism of Lettuce Seedlings (Lactuca sativa L.) Are Promoted by an Innovative Iron-Based Fenton-Composted Amendment
Authors: Piro Amalia , Oliva Daniela , Nisticò Dante Matteo , Lania Ilaria , Basile Maria Rita , Chidichimo Giuseppe , Mazzuca Silvia
Published: June 2023

Information regarding the physiological and molecular plant responses to the treatment with new biofertilizers is limited. In this study, a fast-composting soil amendment obtained from solid waste by means of a Fenton reaction was assessed to evaluate the effects on the growth of Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia seedlings. Growth rate, root biomass, chlorophyll concentration, and total soluble proteins of seedlings treated with the 2% fast-composting soil amendment showed significant increases in comparison with the control seedlings. Proteomic analysis revealed that the soil amendment induced the up-regulation of proteins belonging to photosynthesis machinery, carbohydrate metabolism, and promoted energy metabolism. Root proteomics indicated that the fast-composting soil amendment strongly induced the organs morphogenesis and development; root cap development, lateral root formation, and post-embryonic root morphogenesis were the main biological processes enriched by the treatment. Overall, our data suggest that the addition of the fast-composting soil amendment formulation to the base soils might ameliorate plant growth by inducing carbohydrate primary metabolism and the differentiation of a robust root system.
Future Climate Effects on Yield and Mortality of Conventional versus Modified Oil Palm in SE Asia
Authors: Paterson Robert Russell Monteith
Published: June 2023

Palm oil is a very important commodity which will be required well into the future. However, the consequences of growing oil palm (OP) are often detrimental to the environment and contribute to climate change. On the other hand, climate change stress will decrease the production of palm oil by causing mortality and ill health of OP, as well as reducing yields. Genetically modified OP (mOP) may be produced in the future to resist climate change stress, although it will take a long time to develop and introduce, if they are successfully produced at all. It is crucial to understand the benefits mOP may bring for resisting climate change and increasing the sustainability of the palm oil industry. This paper employs modeling of suitable climate for OP using the CLIMEX program in (a) Indonesia and Malaysia, which are the first and second largest growers of OP respectively, and (b) Thailand and Papua New Guinea, which are much smaller growers. It is useful to compare these countries in terms of future palm oil production and what benefits planting mOP may bring. Uniquely, narrative models are used in the current paper to determine how climate change will affect yields of conventional OP and mOP. The effect of climate change on the mortality of mOP is also determined for the first time. The gains from using mOP were moderate, but substantial, if compared to the current production of other continents or countries. This was especially the case for Indonesia and Malaysia. The development of mOP requires a realistic appreciation of what benefits may accrue.
Impact of Indoor Air Pollution in Pakistan—Causes and Management
Authors: Kausar Ayesha , Ahmad Ishaq , Zhu Tianle , Shahzad Hassan
Published: June 2023

This state-of-the-art review is designed to provide a factual analysis of indoor air pollution in Pakistan. Primarily, the main sources of indoor air pollution and related air pollutants were analyzed. Key sources of indoor air pollution include household energy sources (biomass, wood, coal, tobacco, and low temperatures) producing particulate matter (PM), dust particles, smoke, COx, noxious gases, bioaerosols, airborne microflora, and flame retardants. According to the literature, rural regions of Pakistan using biomass indoor fuels have a high indoor PM concentration in the range of 4000–9000 μg/m3. In rural/urban regions, indoor smoking also leads to high PM2.5 levels of ~1800 μg/m3, which can cause pulmonary infections. In hospitals, PM concentrations were detected up to 1000 μg/m3, causing repeated infections in patients. Indoor ingestion of dust containing polychlorinated biphenyl concentrations was observed at high levels (~8.79–34.39 ng/g) in cities; this can cause serious health effects such as cancer risks and a loss of working productivity. Moreover, indoor microflora and bacteria (~10,000–15,000 cfu m−3) in urban/rural regions cause respiratory/cancer risks. In this context, indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring and management strategies have been somewhat developed; however, their implementation in Pakistan’s rural/urban indoor environments is still needed. Various challenges were identified for monitoring/regulating IAQ. There is a firm need for industry–academia–research cooperation and for the involvement of government/agencies to support indoor air pollution control/management and for intervention strategies.
Column-Hemispherical Penetration Grouting Mechanism for Newtonian Fluid Considering the Tortuosity of Porous Media
Authors: Yang Zhiquan , Xiong Junfan , Zhao Xuguang , Meng Xiangrui , Wang Shaobin , Li Rui , Wang Yuan , Chen Mao , He Na , Yang Yi , Xu Hanhua
Published: June 2023

The intricate morphology of porous media can considerably affect the progression of penetration and the diffusion of grouting slurry. In this study, a Newtonian fluid’s refined seepage motion equation was proposed to incorporate the impact of tortuosity on the grouting process into gravel soil, and the column-hemispherical penetration grouting mechanism was analyzed using the method of theoretical analysis. Utilizing secondary-development programming techniques, a numerical simulation program was developed with COMSOL Multiphysics to model the penetration grouting mechanism of a Newtonian fluid in a column-hemispherical pattern, considering a medium’s tortuosity. The penetration grouting process of Newtonian cement into gravel soils was then simulated. Finally, the theoretical analysis, experimental values, and numerically simulated values were compared.The findings suggested that incorporating the tortuosity of porous media is more efficacious in depicting the penetration and diffusion behavior for Newtonian fluid grouting in porous media, as compared to omitting the tortuosity. The findings of this study contribute to a better understanding of grouting engineering in porous media strata, guiding practical design and construction.
Who Defines Islam? Critical Perspectives on Islamic Studies
Authors: Belhaj Abdessamad
Published: June 2023

This paper endeavors to answer the question of who defines Islam as an academic discipline. Firstly, it discusses the epistemic authority of producers and transmitters of knowledge about Islam. It is argued here that, despite modernization, religious scholars and learning centers in the Muslim world still define, to a certain extent, the main curriculum of texts and interpretations of the Muslim tradition within the discipline of Islamic studies. Furthermore, Western scholars of Islamic studies must navigate between the demands of politics and identity, which put pressure on the discipline. Secondly, this article maps the major models and approaches of Islamic studies at work today. In particular, this section highlights the diversity of research norms and practices in Europe. Finally, multiple critiques produced by decolonial, historicist, and theological views within the field of Islamic studies are shown to be complementary rather than exclusivist.
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Three Global Surface Longwave Radiation Products
Authors: Zeng Qi , Cheng Jie , Guo Mengfei
Published: June 2023

Surface longwave radiation is sensitive to climate change on Earth. This study first comprehensively evaluates the accuracies of surface longwave upward radiation (SLUR) and surface longwave downward radiation (SLDR) among the mainstream surface longwave (LW) radiation products (GLASS, CERES SYN and ERA5); then, the global annual mean values of surface LW radiation as well as its temporal variations from 2003 to 2020 are quantified. The ERA5 SLUR and SLDR show the best accuracies by direct validation, with biases/Stds/RMSEs of −1.05/18.34/18.37 W/m2 and −9.41/24.15/25.92 W/m2, respectively. The GLASS SLUR has the best accuracy under clear-sky conditions with a bias/Std/RMSE of −6.73/14.21/15.72 W/m2. The accuracy of the GLASS SLDR is comparable to CERES SYN. The merit of the GLASS LW radiation is that it can provide rich spatial details due to its high spatial resolution. The global annual mean SLUR is 399.77/398.92/398.19 W/m2, and that of the SLDR is 342.64/347.98/340.47 W/m2 for GLASS, CERES SYN and ERA5, respectively. The interannual variation trends for the three products produce substantially growing long-term trends for the global mean SLUR and SDLR over the globe and land, while there are almost no trends over the ocean. The long-term trends of the seasonal mean SLUR and SDLR in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are asymmetrical. Our comprehensive evaluation and trend analysis of the mainstream surface LW radiation products can aid in understanding the global energy balance and climate change.
Quantitative Analysis of Desertification-Driving Mechanisms in the Shiyang River Basin: Examining Interactive Effects of Key Factors through the Geographic Detector Model
Authors: Ngabire Maurice , Wang Tao , Liao Jie , Sahbeni Ghada
Published: June 2023

Desertification is a global eco-environmental hazard exacerbated by environmental and anthropogenic factors. However, comprehensive quantification of each driving factor’s relative impact poses significant challenges and remains poorly understood. The present research applied a GIS-based and geographic detector model to quantitatively analyze interactive effects between environmental and anthropogenic factors on desertification in the Shiyang River Basin. A MODIS-based aridity index was used as a dependent variable, while elevation, near-surface air temperature, precipitation, wind velocity, land cover change, soil salinity, road buffers, waterway buffers, and soil types were independent variables for the GeoDetector model. A trend analysis revealed increased aridity in the central parts of the middle reach and most parts of the Minqin oasis and a significant decrease in some regions where ecological rehabilitation projects are underway. The GeoDetector model yielded a power determinant (q) ranging from 0.004 to 0.270, revealing elevation and soil types as the region’s highest contributing factors to desertification. Precipitation, soil salinity, waterway buffer, and wind velocity contributed moderately, while near-surface air temperature, road buffer, and land cover dynamics exhibited a lower impact. In addition, the interaction between driving factors often resulted in mutual or non-linear enhancements, thus aggravating desertification impacts. The prominent linear and mutual enhancement occurred between elevation and soil salinity and between elevation and precipitation. On the other hand, the results exhibited a non-linear enhancement among diverse variables, namely, near-surface air temperature and elevation, soil types and precipitation, and land cover dynamics and soil types, as well as between wind velocity and land cover dynamics. These findings suggest that environmental factors are the primary drivers of desertification and highlight the region’s need for sustainable policy interventions.
Editorial for Special Issue “Remote Sensing of Precipitation: Part III”
Authors: Michaelides Silas
Published: June 2023

This Special Issue of Remote Sensing, which is the third in a series entitled “Remote Sensing of Precipitation”, comprises a collection of ten papers devoted to remote sensing applications for measuring precipitation; these include new satellite technologies for the remote sensing of precipitation, the validation of satellite-based precipitation estimates using rain gauge measurements and surface radar estimates, and comparisons between gridded precipitation data [...]
Avalanche Photodiodes and Silicon Photomultipliers of Non-Planar Designs
Authors: Vinogradov Sergey
Published: June 2023

Conventional designs of an avalanche photodiode (APD) have been based on a planar p–n junction since the 1960s. APD developments have been driven by the necessity to provide a uniform electric field over the active junction area and to prevent edge breakdown by special measures. Most modern silicon photomultipliers (SiPM) are designed as an array of Geiger-mode APD cells based on planar p–n junctions. However, the planar design faces an inherent trade-off between photon detection efficiency and dynamic range due to loss of an active area at the cell edges. Non-planar designs of APDs and SiPMs have also been known since the development of spherical APDs (1968), metal-resistor-semiconductor APDs (1989), and micro-well APDs (2005). The recent development of tip avalanche photodiodes (2020) based on the spherical p–n junction eliminates the trade-off, outperforms the planar SiPMs in the photon detection efficiency, and opens new opportunities for SiPM improvements. Furthermore, the latest developments in APDs based on electric field-line crowding and charge-focusing topology with quasi-spherical p–n junctions (2019–2023) show promising functionality in linear and Geiger operating modes. This paper presents an overview of designs and performances of non-planar APDs and SiPMs.
Channel Modeling and Characteristics Analysis under Different 3D Dynamic Trajectories for UAV-Assisted Emergency Communications
Authors: Zhang Jingfan , Liu Yu , Huang Jie , Chang Hengtai , Zhang Zhaolei , Li Jingquan
Published: June 2023

This study involved channel modeling and characteristics analysis of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) according to different operating trajectories. Based on the idea of standardized channel modeling, air-to-ground (AG) channel modeling of a UAV was carried out, taking into consideration that both the receiver (Rx) and the transmitter (Tx) ran along different types of trajectories. In addition, based on Markov chains and a smooth-turn (ST) mobility model, the influences of different operation trajectories on typical channel characteristics—including time-variant power delay profile (PDP), stationary interval, temporal autocorrelation function (ACF), root mean square (RMS) delay spread (DS), and spatial cross-correlation function (CCF)—were studied. The multi-mobility multi-trajectory UAV channel model matched well with actual operation scenarios, and the characteristics of the UAV AG channel could be analyzed more accurately, thus providing a reference for future system design and sensor network deployment of sixth-generation (6G) UAV-assisted emergency communications.
Evaluation of the Size of a Defect in Reinforcing Steel Using Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Measurements
Authors: Yousaf Jamal , Harseno Regidestyoko Wasistha , Kee Seong-Hoon , Yee Jurng-Jae
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to evaluate 2D magnetic flux leakage (MFL) signals (Bx, By) in D19-size reinforcing steel with several defect conditions. The magnetic flux leakage data were collected from the defected and new specimens using an economically designed test setup incorporating permanent magnets. A two-dimensional finite element model was numerically simulated using COMSOL Multiphysics to validate the experimental tests. Based on the MFL signals (Bx, By), this study also intended to improve the ability to analyze defect features such as width, depth, and area. Both the numerical and experimental results indicated a high cross-correlation with a median coefficient of 0.920 and a mean coefficient of 0.860. Using signal information to evaluate defect width, the x-component (Bx) bandwidth was found to increase with increasing defect width and the y-component (By) amplitude rise with increasing depth. In this two-dimensional MFL signal study, both parameters of the two-dimensional defects (width and depth) affected each other and could not be evaluated individually. The defect area was estimated from the overall variation in the signal amplitude of the magnetic flux leakage signals with the x-component (Bx). The defect areas showed a higher regression coefficient (R2 = 0.9079) for the x-component (Bx) amplitude from the 3-axis sensor signal. It was determined that defect features are positively correlated with sensor signals.
A Novel Thermal Tactile Sensor Based on Micro Thermoelectric Generator for Underwater Flow Direction Perception
Authors: Liu Changxin , Chen Nanxi , Xing Guangyi , Chen Runhe , Shao Tong , Shan Baichuan , Pan Yilin , Xu Minyi
Published: June 2023

Underwater vehicles can operate independently in the exploitation of marine resources. However, water flow disturbance is one of the challenges underwater vehicles must face. The underwater flow direction sensing method is a feasible way to overcome the challenges but faces difficulties such as integrating the existing sensors with underwater vehicles and high-cost maintenance fees. In this research, an underwater flow direction sensing method based on the thermal tactility of the micro thermoelectric generator (MTEG) is proposed, with the theoretical model established. To verify the model, a flow direction sensing prototype is fabricated to carry out experiments under three typical working conditions. The three typical flow direction conditions are: condition No. 1, in which the flow direction is parallel to the x-axis; condition No. 2, in which the flow direction is at an angle of 45° to the x-axis; and condition No. 3, which is a variable flow direction condition based on condition No. 1 and condition No. 2. According to the experimental data, the variations and orders of the prototype output voltages under three conditions fit the theoretical model, which means the prototype can identify the flow direction of three conditions. Besides, experimental data show that in the flow velocity range of 0~5 m/s and the flow direction variation range of 0~90°, the prototype can accurately identify the flow direction in 0~2 s. The first time utilizing MTEG on underwater flow direction perception, the underwater flow direction sensing method proposed in this research is cheaper and easier to be applied on the underwater vehicles than traditional underwater flow direction sensing methods, which means it has great application prospects in underwater vehicles. Besides, the MTEG can utilize the waste heat of the underwater vehicle battery as the energy source to achieve self-powered work, which greatly enhances its practical value.
Test Bench for Highly Segmented GRIT Double-Sided Silicon Strip Detectors: A Detector Quality Control Protocol
Authors: Dueñas J. A. , Cobo A. , López L. , Galtarossa F. , Goasduff A. , Mengoni D. , Sánchez-Benítez A. M.
Published: June 2023

This work deals with the characteristics of highly segmented double-sided silicon detectors. These are fundamental parts in many new state-of-the-art particle detection systems, and therefore they must perform optimally. We propose a test bench that can handle 256 electronic channels with off-the-shelf equipment, as well as a detector quality control protocol to ensure that the detectors meet the requirements. Detectors with a large number of strips bring new technological challenges and issues that need to be carefully monitored and understood. One of the standard 500 μm thick detectors of the GRIT array was investigated, undergoing studies that revealed its IV curve, charge collection efficiency, and energy resolution. From the data obtained, we calculated, among other things, the depletion voltage (110 V), the resistivity of the bulk material (9 kΩ·cm), and the electronic noise contribution (8 keV). We present, for the first time, a methodology called “the energy triangle’’ to visualize the effect of charge sharing between two adjacent strips and to study the hit distribution with the interstrip-to-strip hit ratio (ISR).
Optimization of Chromatographic Conditions with QbD for Method Development and Validation of Bosutinib by HPLC: Applications in Dosage Forms and Rat Plasma Analysis
Authors: Najmi Asim , Rehman Zia ur , Alhazmi Hassan Ahmed , Albratty Mohammed Mofarreh , Majrashi Nasser Hassan , Hakami Khalid Mohammed , Najmi Naif Ali , Mobarki Ammar Abdullah
Published: June 2023

Aim: Bosutinib (BST) is an anti-cancer medicine that is used to treat a variety of different types of cancer. Using the HPLC method of analysis and the Quality by Design (QbD) strategy, the study aimed to precisely quantify the drug in tablet form and in rat plasma. Methodology: For the developed method’s validation, the chromatographic settings were fine-tuned by making use of the Box–Behnken Design (BBD). In the BBD, two dependent variables and three independent variables were selected. Isocratically, samples were eluted, having eluent phase composition of ammonium acetate (CH3COONH4) buffer pH 3.0 and acetonitrile (CH3CN) (60:40% v/v), in Raptor C-18 column at temperature 25 ∘C with a flow rate of 1 mL/min for 5 min. The wavelength of detection was set at 260 nm. In this study, encorafenib (ENC) was employed as an internal standard. Result: A sharp and resolved peak of BST and ENC at a retention time of 1.92 min and 4.01 min, respectively, was observed by the developed method. The limits of quantification and detection of the newly established method were found to be 1.503 μg/mL−1 and 0.496 μg/mL−1. The calibration curve’s observed linearity range was between 2 and 20 μg/mL−1, with an r2 of 0.999. The developed and optimized method was verified in compliance with the ICH guidelines. The results of all validation parameters were within the acceptable range, for example, % RSD of system suitability (0.63–4.46), % RSD of linear regression (1.659), interday and intraday precision % RSD value (1.723–1.892), and (1.762–1.923), respectively, and accuracy (1.476–1.982). Conclusion: The quantity of BST in tablet dosage form and in rat plasma samples was determined using a simple, quick, and robust method that was devised and validated.
The Golden Age of White Hulls: Deciphering the Philippines’ Maritime Diplomatic Strategies in the South China Sea
Authors: Putra Bama Andika
Published: June 2023

The Philippines is facing increased assertiveness by China in the South China Sea. By constantly deploying maritime constabulary forces, China continues to showcase its effective occupancy over disputed waters at sea. Surprisingly, unlike the Philippines’ previous president, Duterte, who tilted to China and lacked a clear South China Sea policy, Marcos seems strong-willed to adopt a decisive stance against China in areas that overlap with the Philippines’ waters through the utilization of coast guards (white hulls). This article questions why the Marcos administration decided to empower the Philippines coast guard and investigates how it is strategically utilized in disputed waters. The study is an empirical explanatory research utilizing secondary data attained from the Asian Maritime Transparency Initiative between 2021 and 2023, with the following findings: (1) the Philippines empowered white hulls to function as ‘mini-navies’ and (2) rapprochement to the US and Japan as precautionary measures to possible future conflicts. The strategic advantage of using coast guards as an alternative to navies is twofold: (1) the capacity to generate limited coercive effects yet maintain a decisive stance, and (2) tactical flexibility that allows it to produce non-escalatory outcomes.
The D4/D8 Model and Holographic QCD
Authors: Li Si-Wen , Zhang Xiao-Tong
Published: June 2023

As a top-down holographic approach, the D4/D8 model is expected to be a holographic version of QCD, since it almost includes all the elementary features of QCD based on string theory. In this manuscript, we review the fundamental properties of the D4/D8 model with respect to the D4-brane background and the embedding of the flavor branes, holographic quark, gluon, meson, baryon and glueball with various symmetries; then, we take a look at some interesting applications and developments based on this model.
Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Public Measures on Case Rates at the Provincial Level, Thailand, 2021: Spatial Panel Model Analyses
Authors: Jitpeera Charuttaporn , Wongsanuphat Suphanat , Thammawijaya Panithee , Sonthichai Chaninan , Iamsirithaworn Sopon , McNabb Scott J. N.
Published: June 2023

The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) was a pandemic that caused high morbidity and mortality worldwide. The COVID-19 vaccine was expected to be a game-changer for the pandemic. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of COVID-19 cases and vaccination in Thailand during 2021. An association between vaccination and case rates was estimated with potential confounders at ecological levels (color zones, curfews set by provincial authorities, tourism, and migrant movements) considering time lags at two, four, six, and eight weeks after vaccination. A spatial panel model for bivariate data was used to explore the relationship between case rates and each variable and included only a two-week lag after vaccination for each variable in the multivariate analyses. In 2021, Thailand had 1,965,023 cumulative cases and 45,788,315 total administered first vaccination doses (63.60%). High cases and vaccination rates were found among 31–45-year-olds. Vaccination rates had a slightly positive association with case rates due to the allocation of hot-spot pandemic areas in the early period. The proportion of migrants and color zones measured had positive associations with case rates at the provincial level. The proportion of tourists had a negative association. Vaccinations should be provided to migrants, and collaboration between tourism and public health should prepare for the new era of tourism.
Donated Blood Screening for HIV, HCV and HBV by ID-NAT and the Residual Risk of Iatrogenic Transmission in a Tertiary Care Hospital Blood Bank in Puebla, Mexico
Authors: Sosa-Jurado Francisca , Palencia-Lara Roxana , Xicoténcatl-Grijalva Cinthia , Bernal-Soto Maribel , Montiel-Jarquin Álvaro , Ibarra-Pichardo Yolanda , Rosas-Murrieta Nora Hilda , Lira Rosalia , Cortes-Hernandez Paulina , Santos-López Gerardo
Published: June 2023

Hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) can be transmitted by blood transfusion. Most transmission occurs during the acute viremic phase (AVP), before antibody development. To reduce transmission risk, individual donor nucleic acid testing (ID-NAT) is used. In Puebla, Mexico, serological tests and ID-NAT have been applied to screen blood donors and detect individuals in AVP. In the present study, 106,125 blood donors’ data in two periods (2012–2015 and 2017–2019) were analyzed. The residual risk (RR) values were calculated considering ID-NAT results. The RR for HIV was 14 in 1 million donations or 1 in 71,428, the RR for HVC was 6.8 in 1 million donations or 1 in 147,058 and, for HBV, it was 156 in 1 million donations, or 1 in 6410. Previously, it was predicted that the transmission RR of these viruses would be reduced in Mexico through better screening with NAT. The use of ID-NAT has, indeed, increased the safety of blood reserves for HIV and HCV. However, more research is needed to determine why the residual risk of HBV did not decrease as much over the study period. ID-NAT is an important complementary tool for blood donor screening that should be implemented.
Clinical Performance of Cobas 6800 for the Detection of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus in Urine Samples
Authors: Hajjar Brian , Raheel Ummar , Manina Rachel , Simpson Jovanie , Irfan Muhammad , Waheed Yasir
Published: June 2023

Testing for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) as part of primary cervical cancer screening has become more common recently. The Cobas 6800, an FDA-approved cervical screening platform, detects 14 high-risk HPVs, including HPV16 and HPV18. However, this test is limited to only women, which leads to low screening rates in trans men and other non-binary people. The cervical screening of trans men and other genders, especially those lying on the female-to-male spectrum, is equally important. Furthermore, cisgender males, particularly homosexuals, are also prone to chronic HPV infections and serve as HPV carriers, transmitting it to women and other men through sexual contact. Another limitation of the test is its invasive specimen collection, which induces discomfort and genital dysphoria. Therefore, there is a need for an innovative, less invasive method that would allow the sampling process to be more comfortable. In this study, we assess the performance of the Cobas 6800 for high-risk HPV detection in urine samples spiked with HPV16, HPV18, and HPV68. The limit of detection (LOD) was calculated using a dilution series (1.25–10,000 copies/mL) over a course of three days. Furthermore, the clinical validation was performed by calculating sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy. The limit of detection ranged from 50–1000 copies/mL depending upon the genotype. Moreover, the urine test demonstrated a high clinical sensitivity of 93%, 94%, and 90% for HPV16, HPV18, and HPV68, with 100% specificity. The overall percent agreement was calculated to be 95% for both HPV16 and HPV18, and 93% for HPV68. The high concordance, reproducibility, and clinical performance of the current assay suggest that the urine-based HPV test fulfills the requirements for its use in primary cervical screening. Moreover, it has the potential to be used for mass screening to not only identify high-risk individuals, but also to monitor vaccine effectiveness.
Demographic and Lifestyle Factors Associated with Patient-Reported Acute COVID-19 Vaccine Reactivity
Authors: George Andrew , Goble Haley M. , Garlapati Smaran , Liberman Shari R. , Lambert Bradley S.
Published: June 2023

Patient-reported vaccine reactivity (PRVR) is a major contributor to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. PRVR responses to the COVID-19 vaccine may be affected by several modifiable and non-modifiable factors that influence immune function. Understanding the effects of these factors on PRVR can aid in better educating patients on expectations, as well as formulating public health strategies to increase the levels of community vaccination.
Vision in the Vertical Axis: How Important Are Visual Cues in Foraging and Navigation?
Authors: Campbell Jessica L. , Burt de Perera Theresa
Published: June 2023

In both terrestrial and aquatic environments, a large number of animal behaviors rely on visual cues, with vision acting as the dominant sense for many fish. However, many other streams of information are available, and multiple cues may be incorporated simultaneously. Being free from the constraints of many of their terrestrial counterparts, fish have an expanded range of possible movements typified by a volume rather than an area. Cues such as hydrostatic pressure, which relates to navigation in a vertical plane, may provide more salient and reliable information to fish as they are not affected by poor light conditions or turbidity. Here, we tested banded tetra fish (Astyanax fasciatus) in a simple foraging task in order to determine whether visual cues would be prioritized over other salient information, most notably hydrostatic pressure gradients. We found that in both vertical and horizontal arrays there was no evidence for fish favoring one set of cues over the other, with subjects making choices at random once cues were placed into conflict. Visual cues remained as important in the vertical axis as they were in the horizontal axis.
Rosaceae Nut-Shells as Sustainable Aggregate for Potential Use in Non-Structural Lightweight Concrete
Authors: D’Eusanio Veronica , Bertacchini Lucia , Marchetti Andrea , Mariani Mattia , Pastorelli Stefano , Silvestri Michele , Tassi Lorenzo
Published: June 2023

Apricot (AS), peach (PS), and plum shells (PlS) were examined as sustainable aggregates for non-structural lightweight concrete. The extraction of natural resources has a significant environmental impact and is not in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030. Recycling agri-food waste, such as fruit shells, fully respects circular economy principles and SDGs. The chemical and physical properties of the shells were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for microstructure analysis and TG-MS-EGA for thermal stress behavior. Two binding mixtures were used to prepare the concrete samples, one containing lime only (mixture “a”) and one containing both lime and cement (mixture “b”). Lime is a more sustainable building material but it compromises mechanical strength and durability. The performance of lightweight concrete was determined based on the type of aggregate used. PS had a high-water absorption capacity due to numerous micropores, resulting in lower density (1000–1200 kg/m3), compressive strength (1–4 MPa), and thermal conductivity (0.15–0.20 W/mK) of PS concrete. AS concrete showed the opposite trend (1120–1260 kg/m3; 2.8–7.0 MPa; 0.2–0.4 W/mK) due to AS microporosity-free and denser structure. PlS has intermediate characteristics in terms of porosity, density, and water absorption, resulting in concrete with intermediate characteristics (1050–1240 kg/m3; 1.9–5.2 MPa; 0.15–0.3 W/mK).
Analisis Ragam Desain Fasilitas Duduk pada Interior Area Baca DISPUSIPDA Jawa Barat
Authors: Elfreda Felicia Athalia , Santoso Miky Endro , Sugiharto Nathalia Yunita
Published: June 2023

Bagi sebagian pelajar, perpustakaan dipilih karena memiliki berbagai jenis bacaan serta banyaknya fasilitas yang disediakan, salah satunya adalah fasilitas duduk. Ketika membaca, posisi duduk mempengaruhi kenyamanan dalam membaca. Oleh karena itu, ragam fasilitas duduk yang disediakan menjadi penting untuk diketahui ragam desain fasilitas duduknya supaya sesuai dengan preferensi pelajar, khususnya pada perpustakaan umum yang menjadi tempat untuk membaca maupun mengerjakan tugas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan eksplorasi dengan mengumpulkan data dari kajian literatur dan membandingkan data hasil kuesioner untuk ditarik kesimpulan. Kenyamanan fisik merupakan hal utama yang perlu ada pada setiap fasilitas duduk dengan memperhatikan dampak penggunaannya terhadap postur tubuh atau area punggung, terutama ketika fasilitas duduk tersebut akan digunakan dalam jangka waktu yang lama. Bean bag dan kursi konvensional paling banyak dipilih karena kenyamanannya serta baik dalam mencegah timbulnya rasa sakit pada punggung dan tengkuk serta menjaga posisi tubuh tetap nyaman. Pemilihan macam dan jenis fasilitas duduk berpengaruh terhadap kenyamanan pengunjung akan masing-masing jenis kegiatannya.
Ragam Hias Gaya Tionghoa sebagai Indentitas Bangunan Candra Naya
Authors: Harbyantinna Aprilia Lutfiah Dwireza , Raudhoh Rara Siti , Andrianawati Aida
Published: June 2023

Akulturasi budaya Cina terjadi pada beberapa kota di Indonesia melalui arus perdangangan Nusantara. Budaya Cina tersebar dalam berbagai aspek, mulai dari bahasa, kesenian, makanan, pakaian, agama, hingga arsitektur. Arsitektur Cina umumnya diterapkan pada bangunan  rumah tinggal dan klenteng (tempat ibadah) dengan ornamen hias dan warna khas yang beragam pada setiap elemen bangunannya. Bentuk ragam hias yang digunakan seperti bentuk geometris, motif hewan, motif tanaman, motif fenomena alam, dan motif legenda dengan filosofi dan makna tertentu menurut kepercayaan masyarakat Cina. Candra Naya merupakan salah satu bangunan dengan Arsitektur Cina yang tersisa di Jakarta. Candra Naya merupakan rumah tinggal dari mayor Tionghoa yang kemudian mengalami pemugaran dan beralih fungsi menjadi bangunan Cagar Budaya. Keberadaan dan sejarah Candra Naya kurang diketahui oleh masyarakat umum, sehingga kekayaan yang ada di bangunan tersebut masih bersifat internal. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh ragam hias gaya Tionghoa dan pengaruh akulturasi budaya Cina sebagai identitas bangunan Candra Naya. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan metode penelitian analisis visual dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui studi literatur, survey lapangan, dan wawancara dengan pengurus bangunan Candra Naya. Hasil penelitian menunjukan mengenai adanya pengaruh ragam hias gaya Tionghoa pada Candra Naya dan dijadikan tambahan literatur dalam upaya pelestarian cagar budaya di Indonesia.

 

Kata Kunci:  Akulturasi, , Bangunan Candra Naya, Ragam Hias,  Tionghoa, Warna
Integrasi Branding Dalam Interior Warunk Upnormal
Authors: Andrianawati Aida , Yuniati Arnanti Primiana
Published: June 2023

Pesatnya pertumbuhan wisata kuliner di Bandung mengakibatkan persaingan yang ketat bagi pemilik kafe untuk bertahan di industri ini. Apalagi dengan munculnya kafe-kafe konseptual, Para pebisnis perlu mengatasi situasi ini dengan melakukan branding interior kafe. Salah satunya adalah Warunk Upnormal. Konsep kafe ini awalnya diadopsi dari kedai kopi tradisional Indonesia (warkop). Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui penerapan interior branding pada Warunk Upnormal apakah sudah sesuai dengan teori Kim Kuhteubl; yang terdiri dari aspek clear vision; aspek unique story; aspek energy. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif analisis untuk melihat keterpaduan antara desain interior dan branding di Warunk Upnormal. Metode pengumpulan data meliputi wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi foto, dan studi literatur tentang interior branding café. Penelitian menemukan bahwa Warunk Upnormal telah menggunakan teori branding interior Kuhteubl. Hal ini dilihat dari elemen signage, organisasi ruang, layout furniture, jenis musik (clear vision); elemen logo dan konsep interior (unique story); elemen warna, material, pencahayaan, penghawaan (energi). Dari implementasi tiga aspek tersebut memberi kesan yang menarik untuk pengunjung.

 

Kata kunci: Interior, Interior Branding, Interior Kafe, Warunk Upnormal
Adaptasi Museum Konvensional dalam Upaya Peremajaan Pasca Pandemi Covid
Authors: Nastiti Ratna Andriani , Krisnawatie Aloysia , Yuanditasari Aldila
Published: June 2023

Museum merupakan bangunan yang mewadahi pengunjung untuk bertukar ilmu, pendidikan, seni dan budaya. Seiring dengan berkembangnya pengetahuan dan teknologi, museum-museum yang ada di Indonesia berupaya untuk beradaptasi dengan lebih efisien dan meningkatkan keterlibatan dengan pengunjung.  Beberapa wujud adaptasi museum adalah dengan menciptakan metode yang melibatkan teknologi untuk membuat pengalaman pengunjung lebih interaktif. Dengan adanya pandemi yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya, museum-museum konvensional harus beradaptasi dengan cepat untuk membuat solusi yang akan berdampak pada bagaimana museum akan dibuat dan dirancang pascapandemi. Sebagai salah satu contoh, pandemi covid-19 telah membentuk kebiasaan baru di masyarakat seperti adanya himbauan rajin mencuci tangan dan social distancing.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui upaya adaptasi interior museum konvensional di Pulau Jawa dalam menghadapi pandemic dan pasca pandemic. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Beberapa museum di Pulau Jawa dipilih sebagai studi kasus museum dan dibahas terkait implementasi teori  difusi pada interior museumnya. Hasil penelitian ini adalah rumusan adaptasi interior museum di Pulau Jawa dalam menghadapi pandemic dan pasca pandemic. Rumusan tersebut diharapkan dapat menambah pengetahuan dan menjadi acuan desainer interior dalam upaya rejuvenating interior museum konvensional.
“TU! TU, LIVRE?” POR UMA ABORDAGEM INTEGRADA DO LETRAMENTO HISTÓRICO
Authors: Scarpati Riler Barbosa Scarpati
Published: June 2023

A partir da descrição das etapas de um projeto de ensino, intitulado “Tu! Tu livre?” e desenvolvido pelo autor deste texto, com duas turmas de 8º ano do ensino fundamental de uma escola pública em um município mineiro, entre setembro e novembro de 2021, procura-se refletir sobre as relações entre ensino de história e letramento histórico. O eixo central do projeto foi a leitura da obra literária Úrsula, de Maria Firmina dos Reis (1825-1917), de 1859. As etapas do projeto a serem descritas são: pesquisa e concepção, objetivos, currículo, atividades e formas de avaliação.  Firmina era uma escritora maranhense afro-brasileira que, utilizando o pseudônimo “Uma maranhense”, publicou a obra considerada o primeiro romance abolicionista brasileiro. O pano de fundo é uma nova abordagem da educação das relações étnico-raciais, instituída pela Lei 10.639/03 e em documentos normativos como a Resolução do CNE - 03/2004, e o retorno presencial às aulas na educação básica após o fechamento das escolas em 2020 em função da pandemia do novo coronavírus. Argumenta-se que o processo de ensino-aprendizagem em história escolar no pós-pandemia pode adquirir novos sentidos com uma abordagem integrada e ampla do letramento histórico.
CULTURA DIGITAL, GAMES E EDUCAÇÃO HISTÓRICA
Authors: Leonardo Seabra Coelho George , Martins da Silva Luiz Gustavo
Published: June 2023

os jogos eletrônicos podem ser compreendidos como elementos da cultura digital, produtores de representações históricas, e capazes de oferecer experiências aos sujeitos que os apropriam nos vários espaços de socialização. Esse entendimento faz parte do nosso objetivo, com ênfase no modo como o professor/historiador pode questionar as representações históricas presentes nos jogos. Mais do que isso, interessa-nos pensar os games a partir da perspectiva da Educação Histórica. Abordamos, ademais, as interfaces entre as TDIC, a cultura digital, a Educação Histórica e os games. Como fonte, optamos pelo jogo Spartan: Total Warrior. Para efetuar a análise, utilizamos o método da netnografia, que permite avaliar os comportamentos dos gamers e seus comentários no YouTube sobre esse game. O artigo também discute os conceitos de consciência histórica, representação, narrativa e lúdico, encontrando suporte teórico em relatórios, legislações e em autores como Kenski, Jenkins, Cerri, Alves, Arruda, Molyneux, Caillois, entre outros. Constatamos que a presença digital dos jogadores do game analisado revela que eles possuem consciência histórica, compreensão de categorias históricas e noção de que estão imersos numa linguagem e cultura digitais.
O ENSINO DE HISTÓRIA DA DITADURA MILITAR BRASILEIRA EM DISPUTA
Authors: De Freitas Giovanette Marina
Published: June 2023

O presente artigo propõe uma discussão acerca do contexto de negacionismo que circunscreve a sociedade brasileira na atualidade e uma breve reflexão sobre a maneira que este influencia o ensino de história sobre a Ditadura Militar brasileira. Feito isso, buscaremos refletir acerca das maneiras possíveis de lidar com o contexto encontradas por historiadores e professores de história na atualidade.
A Visual Analytics Framework for Ocean Scalar Volume Data
Authors: Li Jinyu , Huang Tianyi , Hu Ping , Cui Weicheng , Cheng Shenghui
Published: June 2023

The processes and phenomena hidden in massive marine data importantly impact heat transportation, material transportation, and climate formation. Visualization can assist people in mining and understanding marine data to gain insight. Thus, oceanographers must study ocean processes and phenomena. However, one remaining challenge in the existing visualization methods is efficiently rendering marine data with large volumes and illustrating the internal structure of marine phenomena. To solve this problem, we propose a new visual analytics framework involving 4 parts for visualizing extensive marine scalar volume data. We first use a single box and double spheres separately as proxy geometries to draw a flat Earth and spherical Earth. Second, we design a new ray-casting algorithm based on graphics processing unit to reduce the volume of marine data. This algorithm accelerates volume rendering by using an adaptive texture sampling rate and step size. Third, we use a depth correction algorithm to accurately restore the ocean scale. Finally, we develop an internal roaming algorithm to observe the internal structure of marine data. In this way, users can dynamically observe the internal structure of marine phenomena. To illustrate the effectiveness of our algorithms, we use them to visualize Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model data and Argo data.
Blended Learning: Incorporating Digital Technology into the Classroom Instruction
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Thiagarajar College of Preceptors, Madurai, Raja Kumar S. , Shirley Moral C ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Published: June 2023

Blended learning is a contemporary teaching method that mixes face-to-face training with digital technology to produce a more flexible and personalised learning experience. This study looks at how to implement blended learning effectively, the benefits of blended learning, and how it can alter education to enhance student results. Many studies suggest that blended learning can improve the teaching experience, give opportunities for students to build 21st-century skills, level the playing field for students from varied backgrounds, and provide equal access to high-quality education. Blended learning must be implemented well to be successful and gain its benefits. Clear communication, constant assessment and evaluation, training, support, and incorporating student input are all strategies that can assist instructors in efficiently implementing blended learning in the classroom. The report finds that blended learning has the potential to alter education and improve the learning environment for all students.
Linfogranulomatosis abdominal
Authors:   , Zeff Luis
Published: June 2023

Temas tratados en la tesis: definición, etiología, herencia, anatomía patológica, sintomatología, diagnóstico, casuística, etc. de la linfogranulomatosis abdominal.
Piezoelectric effect in 2H and 3R phases of α-In2Se3
Authors: Ueda Keisuke , Murata Ryoga , Sasagawa Takao , Shiomi Yuki
Published: June 2023

α-In2Se3 is a two-dimensional (2D) ferroelectric semiconductor at RT. Here we study piezoelectric d
33 coefficients in 2H and 3R phases of α-In2Se3 single crystals at RT. Dynamic displacement signals measured with a laser Doppler vibrometer increase linearly with applied electric fields, consistent with the inverse piezoelectric effect. The estimated d
33 coefficients are about 50 pm V−1 in the 2H phase and about 10 pm V−1 in the 3R phase. These d
33 values in α-In2Se3 are large among 2D piezoelectric materials reported before. The slightly larger d
33 value in the 2H phase could be attributed to the stacking structure with in-plane rotation, which allows the 2D layers to move more easily in the perpendicular direction.