bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Distributed Control of Cyber Physical System on Various Domains: A Critical Review
Authors: Hamzah Muzaffar , Islam Md. Monirul , Hassan Shahriar , Akhtar Md. Nasim , Ferdous Most. Jannatul , Jasser Muhammed Basheer , Mohamed Ali Wagdy
Published: April 2023

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) is a symbol of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) by integrating physical and computational processes which can associate with humans in various ways. In short, the relationship between Cyber networks and the physical component is known as CPS, which is assisting to incorporate the world and influencing our ordinary life significantly. In terms of practical utilization of CPS interacting abundant difficulties. Currently, CPS is involved in modern society very vastly with many uptrend perspectives. All the new technologies by using CPS are accelerating our journey of innovation. In this paper, we have explained the research areas of 14 important domains of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) including aircraft transportation systems, battlefield surveillance, chemical production, energy, agriculture (food supply), healthcare, education, industrial automation, manufacturing, mobile devices, robotics, transportation, and vehicular. We also demonstrated the challenges and future direction of each paper of all domains. Almost all articles have limitations on security, data privacy, and safety. Several projects and new dimensions are mentioned where CPS is the key integration. Consequently, the researchers and academicians will be benefited to update the CPS workspace and it will help them with more research on a specific topic of CPS. 158 papers are studied in this survey as well as among these, 98 papers are directly studied with the 14 domains with challenges and future instruction which is the first survey paper as per the knowledge of authors.
Social Bots and Information Propagation in Social Networks: Simulating Cooperative and Competitive Interaction Dynamics
Authors: Zhang Yaming , Song Wenjie , Koura Yaya H. , Su Yanyuan
Published: April 2023

With the acceleration of human society’s digitization and the application of innovative technologies to emerging media, popular social media platforms are inundated by fresh news and multimedia content from multiple more or less reliable sources. This abundance of circulating and accessible information and content has intensified the difficulty of separating good, real, and true information from bad, false, and fake information. As it has been proven, most unwanted content is created automatically using bots (automated accounts supported by artificial intelligence), and it is difficult for authorities and respective media platforms to combat the proliferation of such malicious, pervasive, and artificially intelligent entities. In this article, we propose using automated account (bots)-originating content to compete with and reduce the speed of propagating a harmful rumor on a given social media platform by modeling the underlying relationship between the circulating contents when they are related to the same topic and present relative interest for respective online communities using differential equations and dynamical systems. We studied the proposed model qualitatively and quantitatively and found that peaceful coexistence could be obtained under certain conditions, and improving the controlled social bot’s content attractiveness and visibility has a significant impact on the long-term behavior of the system depending on the control parameters.
Protection Schemes for DDoS, ARP Spoofing, and IP Fragmentation Attacks in Smart Factory
Authors: Chai Tze Uei , Goh Hock Guan , Liew Soung-Yue , Ponnusamy Vasaki
Published: April 2023

Industry Revolution 4.0 connects the Internet of Things (IoT) resource-constrained devices to Smart Factory solutions and delivers insights. As a result, a complex and dynamic network with a vulnerability inherited from the Internet becomes an attractive target for hackers to attack critical infrastructures. Therefore, this paper selects three potential attacks with the evaluation of the protections, namely (1) distributed denial of service (DDoS), (2) address resolution protocol (ARP) spoofing, and (3) Internet protocol (IP) fragmentation attacks. In the DDoS protection, the F1-score, accuracy, precision, and recall of the four-feature random forest with principal component analysis (RFPCA) model are 95.65%, 97%, 97.06%, and 94.29%, respectively. In the ARP spoofing, a batch processing method adopts the entropy calculated in the 20 s window with sensitivity to network abnormalities detection of various ARP spoofing scenarios involving victims’ traffic. The detected attacker’s MAC address is inserted in the block list to filter malicious traffic. The proposed protection in the IP fragmentation attack is implementing one-time code (OTC) and timestamp fields in the packet header. The simulation shows that the method detected 160 fake fragments from attackers among 2040 fragments.
How to Enhance Data Sharing in Digital Government Construction: A Tripartite Stochastic Evolutionary Game Approach
Authors: Dong Changqi , Liu Jida , Mi Jianing
Published: April 2023

Digital government construction is a complex system project, and data sharing is its governance niche. Cross-sectoral data sharing is the core issue of improving governance capacity in the construction of digital governments. Aimed at the dilemma of insufficient data sharing across departments, according to evolutionary game theory (EGT), we refined the game relationship between the data management department and the different government functional departments participating in cross-department data sharing. We used white Gaussian noise as a random perturbation, constructed a tripartite stochastic evolutionary game model, analyzed the stability of the stochastic game system and studied the influence of the main parameters on the evolution of the game system with the help of numerical simulation. The results show that there exists a positive stable point in the process of cross-department data sharing. The external effect of data sharing can be improved by enhancing the investment in data sharing by government functional departments. The accumulation of interagency trust relationships can gradually eliminate the differences in data sharing among different departments. The coordination mechanism of government data sharing and the construction of the “good and bad reviews” system can form an internal and external adjustment mechanism for functional departments and the data management department and can promote multiple departments to participate in cross-department data sharing more actively.
Immunomodulatory Effects of Cylindrospermopsin in Human T Cells and Monocytes
Authors: Casas-Rodríguez Antonio , Cebadero-Dominguez Óscar , Puerto María , Cameán Ana María , Jos Angeles
Published: April 2023

Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) is a cyanotoxin with an increasing occurrence, and therefore it is important to elucidate its toxicity profile. CYN has been classified as a cytotoxin, although the scientific literature has already revealed that it affects a wide range of organs and systems. However, research on its potential immunotoxicity is still limited. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of CYN on two human cell lines representative of the immune system: THP-1 (monocytes) and Jurkat (lymphocytes). CYN reduced cell viability, leading to mean effective concentrations (EC50 24 h) of 6.00 ± 1.04 µM and 5.20 ± 1.20 µM for THP-1 and Jurkat cells, respectively, and induced cell death mainly by apoptosis in both experimental models. Moreover, CYN decreased the differentiation of monocytes to macrophages after 48 h of exposure. In addition, an up-regulation of the mRNA expression of different cytokines, such as interleukin (IL) 2, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interferon-gamma (INF-γ), was also observed mainly after 24 h exposure in both cell lines. However, only an increase in TNF-α in THP-1 supernatants was observed by ELISA. Overall, these results suggest the immunomodulatory activity of CYN in vitro. Therefore, further research is required to evaluate the impact of CYN on the human immune system.
Identification and Characterization of Injuries during Competition in Wheelchair Basketball
Authors: Sá Karina , Magno e Silva M. , Gorla José , Costa e Silva Anselmo
Published: April 2023

Background: Knowledge and understanding of the most diverse aspects surrounding the emergence of sports injuries stand out as one of the pillars for sporting success. Methods: A total of 41 athletes answered an online form based on the Sports Injury Protocol in Paralympic Sports (PLEEP) in which data on sports injuries during competition in the first Brazilian wheelchair basketball division were collected. Results: The athletes who composed the sample perform a high volume of training. The majority did not present with injuries before the competition. There was a prevalence of 17.1% of injuries during the competition, an incidence of 0.17 injuries per athlete and an incidence rate of 0.03 injuries per athlete-hour or four injuries per one thousand athletes-days. The injuries that occurred during the competition were mostly in the shoulder region, characterized as traumatic, by indirect contact with other athletes, which occurred when propelling the wheelchair, and were of low severity. Conclusions: The wheelchair basketball athletes presented a low prevalence, incidence and incidence rate of injuries during the competition. The shoulder region was the most affected. Structuring training sessions with the prevention of injuries in the shoulder region in mind is essential for these athletes to perform optimally.
Whole Genomic Sequence Analysis of Human Adenovirus Species C Shows Frequent Recombination in Tianjin, China
Authors: Lei Yue , Zhuang Zhichao , Liu Yang , Tan Zhaolin , Gao Xin , Li Xiaoyan , Yang Dongjing
Published: April 2023

Human adenovirus species C (HAdV-C) is frequently detected in China and worldwide. For the first time, 16 HAdV-C strains were isolated from sewage water (14 strains) and hospitalised children with diarrhoea (2 strains,) in Tianjin, China. Nearly complete genome data were successfully obtained for these viruses. Subsequently, genomic and bioinformatics analyses of the 16 HAdV-C strains were performed. A phylogenetic tree of the complete HAdV-C genome divided these strains into three types: HAdV-C1, HAdV-C2, HAdV-C5. Phylogenetic analysis based on the fiber gene showed similar outcomes to analyses of the hexon gene and complete HAdV-C genomes, whereas the penton gene sequences showed more variation than previously reported. Furthermore, analysis of the whole-genome sequencing revealed seven recombination patterns transmitted in Tianjin, of which at least four patterns have not been previously reported. However, the penton base gene sequences of the HAdV-C species had significantly lower heterogeneity than those of the hexon and fiber gene sequences of recombinant isolates; that is, many strains were distinct in origin, but shared hexon and fiber genes. These data illustrate the importance of frequent recombination in the complexity of the HAdV-C epidemic in Tianjin, thus emphasising the necessity for HAdV-C sewage and virological monitoring in China.
Structural Consequences of Antigenic Variants of Human A/H3N2 Influenza Viruses
Authors: Burke David Francis
Published: April 2023

The genetic basis of antigenic drift of human A/H3N2 influenza virus is crucial to understanding the constraints of influenza evolution and determinants of vaccine escape. Amino acid changes at only seven positions near the receptor binding site of the surface hemagglutinin protein have been shown to be responsible for the major antigenic changes for over forty years. Experimental structures of HA are now available for the majority of the observed antigenic clusters of A/H3N2. An analysis of the HA structures of these viruses reveals the likely consequences of these mutations on the structure of HA and thus, provides a structural basis for the antigenic changes seen in human influenza viruses.
The Role of the Leishmania infantum Infected Dogs as a Potential Reservoir Host for Toscana Virus in a Zoonotic Visceral Leishmaniasis Focus of Northern Tunisia
Authors: Dachraoui Khalil , Chelbi Ifhem , Labidi Imen , Ben Osman Raja , Sayadi Aida , Ben Said Mourad , Cherni Saifedine , Abbas Mohammed Abdo Saghir , Charrel Rémi , Zhioua Elyes
Published: April 2023

The role of dogs as reservoir hosts for Toscana virus (TOSV) remains undetermined. This study investigated TOSV and Leishmania infantum infections in one healthy and three infected dogs with Leishmania (A, B, C) following natural exposition to sandfly bites in a focus of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL) located in Northern Tunisia from June to October 2020. At the end of the exposition period, infected and healthy dogs were examined for TOSV and L. infantum infections by xenodiagnosis using a colony of Phlebotomus perniciosus. Pools of freshly engorged P. perniciosus at days 0 and those at days 7 post-feeding were screened for TOSV and L. infantum by nested PCR in the polymerase gene and kinetoplast minicircle DNA, respectively. In the exposure site, P. pernicious is the most abundant sandfly species. The infection rates of sandflies with TOSV and L. infantum were 0.10 and 0.05%, respectively. Leishmania infantum DNA and TOSV RNA were detected in P. perniciosus females fed on dog B and C, respectively. The isolation of TOSV in Vero cells was achieved from two pools containing P. perniciosus fed on dog C. No pathogens were detected in P. perniciosus females fed on dog A and on control dog. We report for the first time the reservoir competence of dog with ZVL in the transmission of TOSV to sandfly vectors in natural settings, in addition to its role as a main reservoir host of L. infantum.
Topical Protease Inhibitor Decreases Anal Carcinogenesis in a Transgenic Mouse Model of HPV Anal Disease
Authors: Gunder Laura C. , Johnson Hillary R. , Yao Evan , Moyer Tyra H. , Green Heather A. , Sherer Nathan , Zhang Wei , Carchman Evie H.
Published: April 2023

Anal cancer is a major health problem. This study seeks to determine if the topical protease inhibitor Saquinavir (SQV), is effective at the prevention of anal cancer in transgenic mice with established anal dysplasia. K14E6/E7 mice were entered into the study when the majority spontaneously developed high-grade anal dysplasia. To ensure carcinoma development, a subset of the mice was treated with a topical carcinogen: 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA). Treatment groups included: no treatment, DMBA only, and topical SQV with/without DMBA. After 20 weeks of treatment, anal tissue was harvested and evaluated histologically. SQV was quantified in the blood and anal tissue, and tissue samples underwent analysis for E6, E7, p53, and pRb. There was minimal systemic absorption of SQV in the sera despite high tissue concentrations. There were no differences in tumor-free survival between SQV-treated and respective control groups but there was a lower grade of histological disease in the mice treated with SQV compared to those untreated. Changes in E6 and E7 levels with SQV treatment suggest that SQV may function independently of E6 and E7. Topical SQV decreased histological disease progression in HPV transgenic mice with or without DMBA treatment without local side effects or significant systemic absorption.
Human Cytomegalovirus UL23 Antagonizes the Antiviral Effect of Interferon-γ by Restraining the Expression of Specific IFN-Stimulated Genes
Authors: Wang Hankun , Peng Weijian , Wang Jialin , Zhang Chunling , Zhao Wangchun , Ran Yanhong , Yang Xiaoping , Chen Jun , Li Hongjian
Published: April 2023

Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) is a critical component of innate immune responses in humans to combat infection by many viruses, including human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). IFN-γ exerts its biological effects by inducing hundreds of IFN-stimulated genes (ISGs). In this study, RNA-seq analyses revealed that HCMV tegument protein UL23 could regulate the expression of many ISGs under IFN-γ treatment or HCMV infection. We further confirmed that among these IFN-γ stimulated genes, individual APOL1 (Apolipoprotein-L1), CMPK2 (Cytidine/uridine monophosphate kinase 2), and LGALS9 (Galectin-9) could inhibit HCMV replication. Moreover, these three proteins exhibited a synergistic effect on HCMV replication. UL23-deficient HCMV mutants induced higher expression of APOL1, CMPK2, and LGALS9, and exhibited lower viral titers in IFN-γ treated cells compared with parental viruses expressing full functional UL23. Thus, UL23 appears to resist the antiviral effect of IFN-γ by downregulating the expression of APOL1, CMPK2, and LGALS9. This study highlights the roles of HCMV UL23 in facilitating viral immune escape from IFN-γ responses by specifically downregulating these ISGs.
Views and Perceptions of People Aged 55+ on the Vaccination Programme for Older Adults in the UK: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Silvonen Taru , Kesten Jo , Cabral Christie , Coast Jo , Ben-Shlomo Yoav , Christensen Hannah
Published: April 2023

Vaccination reduces the risks related to infectious disease, especially among more vulnerable groups, such as older adults. The vaccines available to older adults in the UK through the government-funded programme currently include influenza, pneumococcal, shingles and COVID-19 vaccines. The purpose of the programme is disease prevention and improving wellbeing among the ageing population. Yet, the target population’s views of the programme remain unknown. This paper aims to increase the understanding of older adults’ perceptions of the vaccination programme available in the UK. A total of 13 online focus groups (56 informants) were carried out for this qualitative study. The findings indicate that getting vaccinated involves personal decision-making processes, which are influenced by previous experiences and interpersonal interactions. Factors related to the wider community and culture are less prominent in explaining vaccination decisions. However, opportunistic vaccination offers, a lack of information and a lack of opportunities to discuss vaccines, especially with healthcare professionals, are prominent factors. The study provides in-depth data about the rationale behind older adults’ vaccination decisions in the UK. We recommend that the provision of information and opportunities to discuss vaccines and infectious disease be improved to enable older adults’ to make better informed decisions regarding the vaccines available to them.
Cardiovascular Effect of Epoprostenol and Intravenous Cardiac Drugs for Acute Heart Failure on Canine Pulmonary Hypertension
Authors: Yuchi Yunosuke , Suzuki Ryohei , Satomi Shuji , Saito Takahiro , Teshima Takahiro , Matsumoto Hirotaka
Published: April 2023

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a life-threatening complication in dogs with cardiopulmonary disease. Epoprostenol is an intravenous pulmonary vasodilator used to treat PH in humans; however, its efficacy in dogs remains unknown. We investigated the cardiovascular effects of epoprostenol and several cardiac agents for acute heart failure in canine models of chronic PH. Six dogs with chronic PH were anesthetized and underwent right heart catheterization and echocardiography before and after infusion of epoprostenol, dobutamine, dopamine and pimobendane. (The drug administration order was the same for all dogs). High-dose epoprostenol (15–20 ng/kg/min) tended to decrease pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) while significantly decreasing pulmonary and systemic vascular resistance and increasing left and right ventricular (LV and RV, respectively) function. Pimobendan significantly increased LV and RV functions without increasing PAP. Conversely, dobutamine and dopamine significantly increased LV and RV function as well as PAP. This study revealed the efficacy of epoprostenol in treating canine PH through its pulmonary and systemic vasodilating effects. Although catecholamines improve LV and RV function, they might worsen PH pathophysiology, and careful monitoring may be necessary when using these drugs. Pimobendan improved LV and RV function without increasing PAP; however, a stronger vasodilating effect was observed with epoprostenol.
Role of Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in the Removal of Hexavalent Chromium by Biosynthetic Iron Sulfides (FeS1+x)
Authors: Hou Jun , Li Zhenyu , Xia Jun , Miao Lingzhan , Wu Jun , Lv Bowen
Published: April 2023

The reduction of Cr(VI) by biosynthesis iron sulfides (FeS1+x) under anoxic conditions has been studied extensively. However, the role of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) when FeS1+x containing SRB removes contaminants during in situ remediation still needs further study. The secondary kinetic constant of biosynthetic FeS1+x with the presence of SRB (called BS-FeS1+x) was 1.72 times that of FeS1+x with the absence of SRB (called BNS-FeS1+x) under FeS1+x:Cr(VI) molar ratio = 10:1, indicating that SRB had a promoting effect on the removal of Cr(VI). Additionally, XPS showed that 5.7% of Cr(VI) remained in the solid phase in the BS-FeS1+x system, indicating BS-FeS1+x could not only remove Cr(VI) by reduction but also by adsorption. Meanwhile, the Cr(VI) removal efficiency of BS-FeS1+x was 100% under anoxic conditions with FeS1+x:Cr(VI) molar ratio = 1:1, which was higher than BNS-SRB (93.4%). SRB could enhance the Cr(VI) removal efficiency, which was possibly due to the constant release of S(-II) and the improvement of the stability and dispersion and the buffering effect. This discovery provided an inspiring idea of the application of biosynthetic iron sulfides to in situ remediation.
Tsunamis Struck Coasts of Triassic Oceans and Seas: Brief Summary of the Literary Evidence
Authors: Ruban Dmitry A.
Published: April 2023

Studying palaeotsunamis is important to the comprehensive understanding of these events and their role in the geological evolution of the coasts of oceans and seas. The present work aims at summarizing the published information on Triassic tsunamis to document their spatiotemporal distribution and the related knowledge gaps and biases. A bibliographical survey was undertaken to collect the literature sources, and their content was examined to extract the principal information about palaeotsunamis. The certainty of the literary evidence for particular localities and regions is addressed by checking the consistency of the published interpretations. It is found that tsunamis were discussed commonly in different parts of the world for the Permian–Triassic transition and the end-Triassic. However, the certainty of the literary evidence is questionable in both cases. Some interpretations of palaeotsunamis were disputed, and storm versus tsunami interpretations were offered in several cases. A few tsunamis were also reported from the Olenekian–Carnian interval but with the same quality of literary evidence. Taking into account the frequency of tsunamis in the historical times and the Holocene, as well as the presence of their possible triggers in the Triassic, it is proposed that the analyzed literary evidence is significantly incomplete, and, thus, our knowledge about Triassic tsunamis is imperfect. Further research should aim at studying them in a bigger number of localities, paying attention to the Olenekian–Norian interval and trying to relate them to different triggers.
Binary Coati Optimization Algorithm- Multi- Kernel Least Square Support Vector Machine-Extreme Learning Machine Model (BCOA-MKLSSVM-ELM): A New Hybrid Machine Learning Model for Predicting Reservoir Water Level
Authors: Sammen Saad Sh. , Ehteram Mohammad , Sheikh Khozani Zohreh , Sidek Lariyah Mohd
Published: April 2023

Predicting reservoir water levels helps manage droughts and floods. Predicting reservoir water level is complex because it depends on factors such as climate parameters and human intervention. Therefore, predicting water level needs robust models. Our study introduces a new model for predicting reservoir water levels. An extreme learning machine, the multi-kernel least square support vector machine model (MKLSSVM), is developed to predict the water level of a reservoir in Malaysia. The study also introduces a novel optimization algorithm for selecting inputs. While the LSSVM model may not capture nonlinear components of the time series data, the extreme learning machine (ELM) model—MKLSSVM model can capture nonlinear and linear components of the time series data. A coati optimization algorithm is introduced to select input scenarios. The MKLSSVM model takes advantage of multiple kernel functions. The extreme learning machine model—multi-kernel least square support vector machine model also takes the benefit of both the ELM model and MKLSSVM model models to predict water levels. This paper’s novelty includes introducing a new method for selecting inputs and developing a new model for predicting water levels. For water level prediction, lagged rainfall and water level are used. In this study, we used extreme learning machine (ELM)-multi-kernel least square support vector machine (ELM-MKLSSVM), extreme learning machine (ELM)-LSSVM-polynomial kernel function (PKF) (ELM-LSSVM-PKF), ELM-LSSVM-radial basis kernel function (RBF) (ELM-LSSVM-RBF), ELM-LSSVM-Linear Kernel function (LKF), ELM, and MKLSSVM models to predict water level. The testing means absolute of the same models was 0.710, 0.742, 0.832, 0.871, 0.912, and 0.919, respectively. The Nash–Sutcliff efficiency (NSE) testing of the same models was 0.97, 0.94, 0.90, 0.87, 0.83, and 0.18, respectively. The ELM-MKLSSVM model is a robust tool for predicting reservoir water levels.
Feasibility of Time-Dependent Amplitude in Pulse-Compressed Broadband Acoustic Signals for Determining the Dorsal Orientation of Fish
Authors: Tušer Michal , Brabec Marek , Balk Helge , Draštík Vladislav , Kubečka Jan , Frouzová Jaroslava
Published: April 2023

Fish body orientation significantly influences the size obtained with hydroacoustic signals, and thus the estimate of fish size and biomass. For this reason, each characteristic of a target’s echo can be advantageous for developing algorithms to refine acoustic fish estimates. We measured pulse-compressed broadband acoustic signals from tethered fish (common bream Abramis brama) in different dorsal positions. Based on generalized additive mixed models (GAMM), we initially tested the influence of the fish dorsal aspect on the amplitude echo envelope and amplitude echo descriptors (amplitude maximum and amplitude echo length at seven different levels below the maximum) by altering the fish dorsal orientation. Our study confirmed that the dorsal aspect influenced the shapes of the amplitude echo envelopes in both fast- and slow-tapered pulses. Furthermore, we found that echo lengths approximately 15 dB below the amplitude maximum, especially for fast-tapered signals, could provide good characteristics of the echo-envelope shape for determining the fish dorsal aspect and facilitating thus the conversion between acoustic target strength and true fish length.
Infiltration and Failure Behavior of an Unsaturated Soil Slope under Artificial Rainfall Model Experiments
Authors: Yang Shu-Rong , Huang Li-Jie
Published: April 2023

Slope disasters often include soil erosion and shallow landslides. These types of slope failure can occur in unsaturated soil. In this study, artificial rainfall is applied to a compacted soil slope in a laboratory to investigate the effects of rainfall intensity, initial moisture content and relative compaction on infiltration and failure behavior of an unsaturated soil slope subjected to rainfall infiltration. Soil moisture probes installed in the soil slope were used to monitor soil moisture content during the experiment. Test results show that the soil saturation at the toe of the slope was observed to be higher than other areas of the slope following the onset of rainfall. Gradually, the saturation advanced towards the crest, resulting in the formation of a wetting band along the slope surface. With increasing rainfall duration, the wetting band progressed further downwards along the slope. The failure of the slope began at the crest and junction of the slope, and the primary cause was soil erosion resulting from high-intensity rainfall. The most significant variable affecting infiltration behavior is relative compaction, followed by the initial moisture content of the compacted slope. During the experiment, the low hydraulic conductivity of the saturated soil caused most of the rainfall on the slope to become surface runoff, which minimized the impact of rainfall intensity on infiltration behavior. Specifically, the hydraulic conductivity of soil compacted at optimal moisture content and 90 R.C. is only 7.041 × 10-5 cm/sec or 2.53 mm/h, which is much lower than rainfall intensities of 80 mm/h and 160 mm/h. In addition, soil saturation contours facilitated visualization and quantification of the infiltration behavior of slopes, enabling a more detailed analysis of experimental results. These results help understand the behavior of unsaturated soil slopes under artificial rainfall conditions and aid in designing effective slope stabilization measures to prevent slope failure and minimize the risk of landslides.
Analysis of Drought Characteristic of Sichuan Province, Southwestern China
Authors: Zhang Yin , Xia Jun , Yang Fang , She Dunxian , Zou Lei , Hong Si , Wang Qiang , Yuan Fei , Song Lixiang
Published: April 2023

Drought is a widespread and destructive natural hazard and is projected to occur more frequently and intensely, with more severe impacts in a changing environment. In this study, we used the standardized precipitation index (SPI) at various time scales (i.e., 3, 6, and 12 months) to provide an overall view of drought conditions across Sichuan Province, southwestern China, from 1961 to 2016. Then, the relationship between the SPI and the soil moisture anomalies was analyzed. Furthermore, the causes of SPI drought from the perspective of large-scale atmospheric circulation were assessed in the study area. The results showed that most stations with decreasing trends were located in the eastern part of Sichuan Province, while most stations with increasing trends were located in the northwestern part, indicating that the eastern region presented a drying trend, while the northwestern part exhibited a wetting trend. The specific analysis focused on extreme drought indicated an increasing occurrence the probability of extreme drought events, which could induce a high potential drought risk in the study area. The SPI values had a strong relationship with the soil moisture anomalies, and the linear correlation coefficients decreased as the time scale increased. This result indicated that SPI3 (3-month SPI) could be regarded as a good predictor of soil moisture drought. The cross wavelet analysis revealed that the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) had statistically significant correlations with the SPIs in Sichuan Province. The results of this study are useful for assessing the change in local drought events, which will help reduce the losses caused by drought disasters in Sichuan Province.
Streamflow Simulation in Semiarid Data-Scarce Regions: A Comparative Study of Distributed and Lumped Models at Aguenza Watershed (Morocco)
Authors: Bouadila Abdelmounim , Bouizrou Ismail , Aqnouy Mourad , En-nagre Khalid , El Yousfi Yassine , Khafouri Azzeddine , Hilal Ismail , Abdelrahman Kamal , Benaabidate Lahcen , Abu-Alam Tamer , Stitou El Messari Jamal Eddine , Abioui Mohamed
Published: April 2023

In semi-arid regions such as the southwestern zone of Morocco, better management of water resources is crucial due to the frequent flooding phenomena. In this context, the use of hydrological models is becoming increasingly important, specifically in the Aguenza watershed. A multitude of hydrological models are available to make very efficient modeling, and from this perspective, a comparative approach was adopted using two models with different characteristics. Streamflow simulations were carried out continuously at daily time steps using GR4J and ATHYS (2002–2011). The latter was used also to simulate rainfall-runoff events (1984–2014). Simulation results using the distributed model are very efficient compared to those obtained by the lumped model “GR4J”, which shows the disadvantages of neglecting the hydrological processes during a hydrological study. However, a remarkable improvement was observed in the general appearance of the resulting hydrographs and the performance parameters after using the distributed model ((Calibration: NSE, RSR, and PBIAS increased successively by 8%, 6%, and 45.2%); (Validation: NSE, RSR, and PBIAS increased successively by 6%, 4%, and 8.9%)). In terms of flood event simulations, a good concordance between observed and simulated discharge was observed (NSEmedian = 0.7), indicating its great reliability for simulating rainfall-runoff events in semi-arid and data-scarce regions. This research highlights the importance of using hydrological models, specifically the distributed model ATHYS, for the better management of water resources in semi-arid regions with frequent flooding events.
Rivers under Ice: Evaluating Simulated Morphodynamics through a Riffle-Pool Sequence
Authors: Smith Karine , Cockburn Jaclyn M. H. , Villard Paul V.
Published: April 2023

Modeling in ice-covered rivers is limited due to added computational complexity, specifically challenges with the collection of field calibration data. Using River2D, a 2-dimensional hydrodynamic modeling software, this study simulates depth-averaged velocity and shear stress distributions under ice cover and in open-water conditions during varying flow conditions in a small, shallow riffle-pool sequence. The results demonstrated differences in velocity distribution throughout the channel and increases in discharge were found to impact the velocity magnitude under ice cover, while the spatial distribution remained consistent. A recirculating eddy found along the pool’s left bank was exacerbated under ice cover, with potential implications for silver shiner habitat suitability. Bed shear stress magnitude did not vary significantly between ice and open water, although the spatial distribution differed notably. Model validation demonstrated success in simulating water depth and velocities, and the shear stress was estimated within a reasonable margin. Using hydrodynamic models provides valuable insight into seasonal changes in velocities and shear stress when ice is present.
Capacidad de resiliencia y estrategias de afrontamiento en estudiantes de enfermería durante la COVID-19
Authors: Sarduy Lugo Mirelys , Sarduy Lugo Anabel , Fernández Rodríguez Yuleidy
Published: April 2023

El análisis de la resiliencia en estudiantes de enfermería constituye un punto de corte entre lo que ellos han vivido y como son capaces de manifestarse a partir de una circunstancia como lo ha sido la pandemia de Covid 19. Determinar la capacidad de resiliencia y las estrategias de afrontamiento utilizadas por los estudiantes durante la pandemia de Covid 19. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal en el tercer trimestre del año 2021. La población estuvo constituida por 11 estudiantes de la carrera de Licenciatura en Enfermería. Para recolectar la información se solicitó la autorización de las autoridades de la facultad; luego, se contactaron a los estudiantes, se les explicó el objetivo y el alcance de la investigación, y se les pidió que firmaran voluntariamente el consentimiento informado. Se aplicaron dos instrumentos la Escala de Resiliencia de Wagnild y Young, además la Escala Coping Modificada. Tanto en el Factor I Competencia personal como en el Factor II Aceptación de uno mismo las dimensiones satisfacción personal, ecuanimidad y perseverancia fueron las de mejores puntuaciones. La capacidad de resiliencia de los estudiantes de la carrera de Licenciatura en Enfermería que cursan el quinto año vertical en cuidados intensivos fue alta, las estrategias de afrontamiento más utilizadas por estos durante la pandemia de Covid 19 fueron apoyo social, resolución de problemas, apoyo profesional y evitación emocional.
Introduction. Musique, histoire et géographie
Authors: Goeury Julien , His Isabelle , Poton Didier
Published: April 2023

Le numéro 33 de la revue Albineana réunit les actes du colloque intitulé

Musiques et société dans les provinces de l’Ouest au cours des guerres de religion, qui s’est tenu les 12 et 13 février 2020 à l’Abbaye-aux-Dame de Saintes, en Charente-Maritime.
Le luth et la trompette. Présence d’Agrippa d’Aubigné dans les recueils de musique notée (1579-1586)
Authors: Goeury Julien
Published: April 2023

Aubigné’s contribution to the poetic and musical field of his time is not surprising : it confirms the uses often reserved for love poetry written primarily for song. This article focuses in particular on the musicians Didier Le Blanc and Pierre Bonnet, whose collections of Airs de cour include five pieces in verse, most of which were set to music near Poitiers. Some of which were previously unknown and modify our knowledge of The Printemps.
Aux origines d’une controverse entre protestants et catholiques à La Rochelle. Sermon contre les danses de Philippe Vincent (1634)
Authors: Poton Didier
Published: April 2023

In 1634, the consistory of the Reformed Church of La Rochelle asked Ph. Vincent to publish his preaching against dances. In 1606, J. Boiseul, pastor of Marennes, had printed in La Rochelle a Treatise on dances. Five years after the surrender of La Rochelle, the dance is denounced here as a political instrument aiming at opposing to the catholic morality, a Calvinist morality more in conformity with the social standards and the artistic practices of the king and the nobility.
L’unité de traduction : une construction ?
Authors: Fontanet Mathilde
Published: April 2023

Dans le présent article, il est proposé de renoncer au terme d’unité de traduction (dont la définition ne fait l’objet d’aucun consensus) au profit du terme, moins ambitieux, d’unité de travail, afin de désigner la portion de texte traité à un moment donné. Pour rendre compte du processus à l’oeuvre dans le traitement de chaque unité de travail, il est proposé d’adopter la notion de halo herméneutique, qui regroupe les divers facteurs exerçant une influence sur les choix traductifs. Une attention particulière sera portée sur la manière dont le traducteur appréhende le texte au fil de sa restitution.
A produção de um podcast como projeto de extensão universitária em uma faculdade de medicina de Belo Horizonte
Authors: Lara Luísa Lopes Prata , Moreira Letícia Alves , Ramos Marina Todeschi , Campos Victor Grigorio , Pereira Ricardo Rodrigues , Staico Bruna Machado , E Silva Marina Antonini , De Castro Eduarda Andrade Monteiro , Miranda Davi Mesquita , Camillozzi Abner Felipe Tomaz , Rodrigues Flávia Guimarães
Published: April 2023

Introdução: A extensão universitária possibilita que o conhecimento sistemático desenvolvido no ambiente da universidade ultrapasse seus muros e seja apresentado à comunidade. Diante disso, as formas digitais de comunicação se tornaram uma fonte ágil e eficiente para a disseminação de conteúdos científicos. Em especial, os podcasts, que transformam os usuários em produtores de conteúdos e favorecem abordagens regionais e de representação social. Objetivo: Descrever a experiência de um projeto de extensão universitária no desenvolvimento de episódios de podcasts sobre educação em saúde. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, baseado em relato de experiência. O projeto de extensão Podcast: “Saúde: Direto ao assunto”, que mais tarde foi denominado Podcast: Pato Talk, foi realizado entre agosto de 2022 e fevereiro de 2023. Os roteiros dos episódios foram elaborados pelos discentes envolvidos no projeto de extensão, a revisão técnica realizada pelo docente orientador e as gravações e edição dos episódios realizadas no Hub Tecnológico da instituição de ensino. Resultados: No estudo, foram elaboradas duas temporadas do Pato Talk, com um total de quatro episódios, com a proposta de divulgar informações científicas sobre temas da saúde de acordo com as cores dos meses do ano (Outubro Rosa e Novembro Azul), através de entrevistas com especialistas, que formaram o acervo de podcasts da instituição de ensino. Os episódios do podcast, tiveram uma duração aproximada entre 10 e 15 minutos. Conclusão: Com a construção de podcasts, é possível  divulgar conhecimento na área da saúde no sentido de desmistificar notícias falsas e promover educação em saúde de forma inclusiva.
Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional: Fisiopatologia, fatores de risco e manejo terapêutico
Authors: Godinho Breno Veggi , Parma Isabela Teixeira , Ferraz Narrimam de Oliveira , Borges Matheus Salgado Guedes , Rocha Tiago Alexandre Ferreira , Nascimento Maria Eduarda Mello , De Vasconcelos Gustavo Meireles , Barros João Lucas Junqueira , Sant´Anna Vinícius Silva , Campos Elisa Camargo Porto
Published: April 2023

O Diabetes Mellitus Gestacional (DMG) é uma doença que se caracteriza pelo aumento da resistência insulínica durante a gravidez. Ao longo de uma gestação saudável, o corpo materno passa por diversas mudanças hormonais. Dessa forma, essas mudanças podem promover um estado de resistência à insulina. O sobrepeso, a síndrome metabólica, a idade materna e a etnia da paciente gestante podem ser importantes fatores de risco para o DMG. O rastreio para essa doença deve ser feito com todas as pacientes gestantes durante o pré-natal. Esse rastreamento é realizado tanto no início do pré-natal, por intermédio da glicemia em jejum, que deve estar abaixo de 92mg/dL, como também entre 24 e 28 semanas, período no qual deve-se realizar o Teste Oral de Tolerância à Glicose (TOTG) em gestantes que não possuem o diagnóstico de DMG. Sabendo disso, caso o diagnóstico de DMG seja feito, torna-se uma gestação de risco, sendo necessário iniciar o tratamento e o acompanhamento da gestante. O tratamento pode envolver mudanças nutricionais, prática de atividade física e, se necessário, medicações como a insulina (mais utilizada) ou metformina. Logo, torna-se nítida a importância do rastreamento de DMG durante o pré-natal, haja vista que o diagnóstico e o tratamento precoce podem evitar diversas complicações da doença.
The Effects of a Six-Week Aerobic Exercise on Serum Levels of Klotho, IL-10, IL-1, and Oxidative Stress in Sedentary Young Women
Authors: Haji Abedin Rangraz Mahrnaz , Hojjat Shahla
Published: April 2023

Objectives: Insufficient physical activity is considered one of the leading causes of premature death worldwide. This study, therefore, aimed to investigate the effects of six weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise on serum levels of Klotho, interleukin 10 (IL-10), IL-1, and oxidative stress in young women with a sedentary lifestyle. Materials and Methods: The present study was a semi-experimental study with a control group. Out of all volunteers, 20 young women eligible to participate in the study were selected and divided into the two groups (n=10) of experimental (i.e., six weeks of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise) and control (i.e., no exercise). Members of the experimental group performed an aerobic exercise program including running on a treadmill with an intensity of 55%-70% of their maximum heart rates (220-age). The running plan started with 50% of their maximum heart rates and reached 70% at the end of the six-week exercise program (three sessions per week). Paired t-test and independent t-test were conducted to examine intra-group and inter-group differences. All statistical procedures were performed using the SPSS version26 statistical package (P≤0.05). Results: At the beginning of the study, no significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of the markers. Six-week aerobic training increased Klotho (mean: 540, lower: 141.5, upper: 938.4) and IL-10 (mean: 0.43, lower: -1.56 upper: -0.47) in experimental group in comparison to control group (P=0.001). Six-week aerobic training decreased IL-1 (mean: 0.78, lower: -1.16 upper: -0.39) and H2O2 (mean: 0.41, lower: -0.96, upper: 0.12) in experimental group in comparison to control group (P=0.001). Conclusions: In sum, six-week moderate-intensity aerobic exercise program increased Klotho and IL-10 levels and decreased IL-1 and oxidative stress levels in young women with a sedentary lifestyle. According to these results, the decrease in oxidative stress and IL-1 levels due to exercise caused an increase in Klotho, and an increase in Klotho level, in turn, increased IL-10.
Translating, Contexting, and Institutionalising Knowledge Translation Practices in Northern Australia: Some Reflections; Comment on "Sustaining Knowledge Translation Practices: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis"
Authors: Edelman Alexandra , Topp Stephanie M.
Published: April 2023

In this Commentary, we reflect on how the three processes of translating, contexting, and institutionalising KT practices, as introduced in a critical interpretive synthesis on sustaining KT, might be drawn on to improve KT sustainability in the northern Australian health system, and some likely challenges. The synthesis provides a useful reminder that health systems are social systems and offers an analytical framework against which to map approaches that aim to align knowledge production and utilisation. By positioning "places" of knowledge utilisation and actor roles and networks as key to KT sustainability, the framework also offers the potential to draw attention to non-clinical settings, actors, and relationships that are central to improving health, but that may be historically neglected in KT research and scholarship.
Peran Media Pembelajaran Matematika sebagai Teknologi dan Solusi dalam Pendidikan Di Era Digitalisasi dan Disruption
Authors: Bito Nursiya , Masaong Abd. Kadim
Published: April 2023

Technology makes a very important contribution to mathematics learning. The main requirement for successful integration of technology in learning mathematics is about willingness and commitment to adapt to change through learning design activities by preparing the right learning tools and resources, including media. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of integrating media in mathematics learning in Grade VII of SMP Negeri 11 Gorontalo. The method used is descriptive which examines the teacher's ability to manage learning, student learning activities, responses, and learning outcomes. Based on the descriptive analysis of the results of research on the effectiveness of mathematics learning media as educational technology at SMP Negeri 11 Gorontalo with indicators of the teacher's ability to manage learning, student learning activities, student responses and classical learning outcomes it can be concluded that the teacher's ability to manage learning is categorized as effective, student activity is categorized effective, student responses to learning activities is positive, and classically complete learning outcomes. Thus, the integration of media in learning mathematics in Grade VII of SMP Negeri 11 Gorontalo can be said to be effective.