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The Use of Innovative Diagnostics to Inform Sustainable Control of Equine Helminth Infections
Authors: Matthews Jacqui , Peczak Natalia , Lightbody Kirsty
Published: September 2023

Helminths are commonly found in grazing equids, with the cyathostomin nematodes and the cestode, Anoplocephala perfoliata, being the most prevalent. Most horses harbour low burdens of these parasites and do not develop signs of infection; however, in a small number of animals, high burdens can accumulate and cause disease. Cyathostomins are associated with a syndrome known as larval cyathostominosis. This occurs when large numbers of larvae emerge from the large intestinal wall. This disease has a case fatality rate of up to 50%. A. perfoliata infection has been associated with various types of colic, with burdens of >20 worms associated with pathogenicity. Anthelmintic resistance is a serious problem in cyathostomins and is emerging in A. perfoliata. Control methods that reduce reliance on anthelmintics now need to be applied, especially as no new dewormer compounds are on the horizon. Sustainable control methods must employ diagnostics to identify horses that require treatment. Coprological tests (faecal egg counts, FEC), have been used for several decades to inform treatment decisions to reduce helminth egg shedding. These tests cannot be used to assess host burdens as FEC do not correlate with cyathostomin or A. perfoliata burdens. In the last decade, new tests have become available that measure parasite-specific antibodies, levels of which have been shown to correlate with parasite burden. These tests measure antigen-specific IgG(T) and are available in serum (cyathostomin, A. perfoliata) or saliva (A. perfoliata) formats. Tests for other helminths have been developed as research tools and need to be translated to support equine clinicians in practice. A key element of sustainable control strategies is that diagnostics must be used in combination with management approaches to reduce environmental transmission of helminths; this will help limit the proportion of horses harbouring parasite burdens that need to be targeted by treatment.
Direct Comparison of Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing and External Fixation for Managing Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures in Children: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Thomas Norbert , Wittig Ulrike , Boehm Thomas , Burtscher Maximilian , Binder Harald , Komjati Micha , Payr Stephan , Sarahrudi Kambiz , Tiefenboeck Thomas Manfred
Published: September 2023

Intramedullary fixation with elastic stable intramedullary nailing and stabilization with an external fixator are standard methods for the treatment of diaphyseal femoral shaft fractures in children. A retrospective bi-centre cohort study was carried out, including all patients between the ages of 2 and 16 years with isolated traumatic diaphyseal femur fractures, treated either with intramedullary nailing or an external fixator. In total, 57 patients (17 female and 40 male) with a mean age of 6.5 ± 2.7 years (min. 2; max. 16 years) with a mean follow-up period of 6.1 ± 4.6 months (min. 2; max. 26 months), were included in this retrospective study. 33 patients were treated with elastic stable intramedullary nailing and 24 patients, and external fixation. In total, 18 patients (32%) experienced osteosynthesis-related complications: 8 patients (24%) in the elastic stable intramedullary nailing group and 10 (42%) in the external fixation group, leading to revision surgery in 10 patients (18%). At the latest follow-up, all fractures were radiologically healed with no evidence of malangulation or malrotation (defined as >20°) and full weight-bearing. There was a lower rate of complications in the ESIN group than in the external fixation group. Overall, we were unable to show a significant difference between the two methods.
Tomato Response Evaluation through Fertilization and PGRs Application under Temperature Differentiation in Late Winter
Authors: Gomasta Joydeb , Hassan Jahidul , Sultana Hasina , Ozaki Yukio , Alamri Saud , Alfagham Alanoud T. , AL-Humaid Latifah A
Published: September 2023

This study evaluated the exogenous application of PGRs substitute chemical fertilization without compromising the growth and yield of tomato in fluctuated day-night temperature and humidity stressed late winter. Two-factor experiment comprising chemical fertilizers at 100, 110, 90 and 80 % of recommended doses besides control and PGRs of GA3; NAA, 4-CPA and SA @ 50 ppm including control was conducted where treatments were assigned in triplicates. Results revealed no significant variation among the fertilizer doses (80% to 110% of recommendation) regarding growth and yield contributing traits while among the PGRs, GA3 @ 50 ppm produced maximum number of flower clusters plant-1 (16.85), flowers (8.80) and fruits (5.79) cluster-1, single fruit weight (67.83 g) and fruit yield (6.61 kg plant-1) of tomato that was statistically identical with the findings of SA. But significant reduction in yield was noted in NAA and 4-CPA (1.20 kg and 1.21 kg plant-1, respectively). Interestingly, GA3 and SA in combination with any doses of the studied fertilizers maximize the tomato morphological and reproductive traits while fertilizer plus NAA and 4-CPA interaction gave the inferior results. Further, correlation matrix and PCA findings revealed that five fertilizer doses have no distinctiveness whereas GA3 and SA has distinct position than other PGRs with the maximum dependent variables those were contributed positively in the total variations. The study findings suggested that 20% fertilizer requirement could be reduced with the substitution of GA3 and SA @ 50 ppm for successful cultivation of tomato in late winter having the extreme environmental issues.
Morality, Wholesomeness, and Consumption. Cannabis Regulatory Regimes in Ecuador
Authors: Rodríguez Mera Andrés Fernando
Published: September 2023

This article analyzes laws, normative reforms and regulations surrounding the practices and mechanisms of control over the consumption, cultivation and commercialization of cannabis. On the one hand, I investigate regulatory practices that deny rights for the consumption of cannabis classified as recreational. On the other hand, I study regulatory practices that extend rights for the production, consumption and commercialization of cannabis classified as medicinal and industrial. The empirical moment is composed of four stages and methodological tools. First, I conduct an analysis of state policies. Then, I analyze nine laws and codes on cannabis regulation from 1970 to the present. Next, I perform five semi-structured interviews. Finally, I develop two life stories of former people deprived of their liberty for cannabis cultivation and trade. In this way, I trace forms of regulation on multiple demands, knowledge, interests and beliefs. This research focuses on state regulation. Cannabis regulatory regimes are conceived as constructions of political, social and economic truths, meanings and rights. In sum, the answer to the question of how collective demands around cannabis are regulated in Ecuador stipulates that state action reinforces stigmatization and criminalization. In addition, it legitimizes moral entrepreneurs and counter-movements around cannabis.
Hybrid Model of VMD and LSTM for Next-Hour Wind Speed Forecasting in a Hot Desert Climate
Authors: Alkhayat Ghadah , Hasan Syed Hamid , Mehmood Rashid
Published: September 2023

Advancements in technology, policies, and cost reductions have led to rapid growth in wind power production. One of the major challenges in wind energy production is the instability of wind power generation due to weather changes. Efficient power grid management requires accurate power output forecasting. New wind energy forecasting methods based on deep learning are better than traditional methods, like numerical weather prediction, statistical models, and machine learning models. This is more true for short-term prediction. Since there is a relationship between methods, climates, and forecasting complexity, forecasting methods do not always perform the same depending on the climate and terrain of the data source. This paper proposes a novel model that combines the variational mode decomposition method with a long short-term memory model, developed for next-hour wind speed prediction in a hot desert climate, such as the climate in Saudi Arabia. We compared the proposed model performance to two other hybrid models, six deep learning models, and four machine learning models using different feature sets. Also, we tested the proposed model on data from different climates, Caracas and Toronto. The proposed model showed a forecast skill between 61% to 74% based on mean absolute error, 64% to 72% based on root mean square error, and 59% to 68% based on mean absolute percentage error for locations in Saudi Arabia.
Enhanced Detection Method for Small and OccludedT in Large-Scene SAR Images
Authors: Zhou Hui , Chen Peng , Li Yingqiu , Wang Bo
Published: September 2023

Ship detection in large-scene offshore synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images is crucial in civil and military fields, such as maritime management and wartime reconnaissance. However, the problems of low detection rates, high false alarm rates, and high missed detection rates of offshore ship targets in large-scene SAR images are due to the occlusion of objects or mutual occlusion among targets, especially for small ship targets. To solve this problem, this study proposes a target detection model (TAC_CSAC_Net) that incorporates a multi-attention mechanism for detecting marine vessels in large-scene SAR images. Experiments were conducted on two public datasets, the SAR-Ship-Dataset and high-resolution SAR image dataset (HRSID), with multi-scene and multi-size, and the results showed that the proposed TAC_CSAC_Net model achieves good performance for both small and occluded target detection. Experiments were conducted on a real large-scene dataset, LS-SSDD, to obtain the detection results of subgraphs of the same scene. Quantitative comparisons were made with classical and recently developed deep learning models, and the experiments demonstrated that the proposed model outperformed other models for large-scene SAR image target detection.
Evaluation of Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Road Transportation
Authors: Kanakana-Katumba Mukondeleli Grace , Bello Kazeem Aderemi , Awogbemi Omojola , Maladzhi Rendani Wilson
Published: September 2023

Human beings naturally move from one location to another in search of basic necessities. Road transportation is a low-cost, versatile, and widely accessible mode of transportation worldwide. However, using fossil-based (FB) fuels in transportation vehicles is inefficient, generates hazardous gases, and worsens environmental degradation. The current work assesses the application of clean fuels such as biofuels, natural gas, electricity, propane, and other emerging fuels to replace FB fuels in transport vehicles. Unlike FB fuels, the use of biohydrogen, biomethane, biodiesel, and bioethanol in transport vehicles resulted in emission reduction by 70 %, 63 %, 41 %, and 54 %, respectively, while electric vehicles lower maintenance costs, ensuring better engine performance, and better engine efficiency. The adoption of natural gas and propane as alternative fuels for transport vehicles is cost-effective, and promotes environmental sustainability. There is a need for targeted financial, infrastructural, and technical investments to further promote the application of these clean fuels for road transport application. The outcome of the study provides updated information and sensitizes automobile engineers, environmentalists, transport fleet operators, governments, and other stakeholders on the benefits derivable in the adoption of clean fuels as alternatives to FB fuels as transport vehicles fuel.
Integrating GRU with Kalman Filter to Enhance Visual Inertial Odometry Performance in Complex Environments
Authors: Tabassum Tarafder Elmi , Xu Zhengjia , Petrunin Ivan , Rana Zeeshan
Published: September 2023

To enhance system reliability and mitigate vulnerabilities of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), it is common to fuse the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and visual sensors with the GNSS receiver in the navigation system design, effectively enabling compensations with absolute position and reducing data gaps. To address shortcomings of traditional Kalman Filter (KF) such as sensor error, imperfect nonlinear system model, and KF estimation error, a GRU-aided ESKF architecture is proposed to enhance positioning performance. This study conducts Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to priories and identify the potential faults in the urban environment facilitating the design of improved fault-tolerant system architecture. The identified primary fault events are data association error and navigation environment error during fault conditions of feature mismatch, especially in the presence of multiple failure modes. A hybrid federated navigation system architecture is employed using a Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) to predict state increments for updating the state vector in the Error Estate Kalman Filter (ESKF) measurement step. The proposed algorithm’s performance is evaluated in a simulation environment in MATLAB under multiple visually degraded conditions. Comparative results provide evidence that the GRU-aided ESKF outperforms standard ESKF and state-of-the-art solutions like VINS-Mono, End-to-End VIO, and Self-Supervised VIO, exhibiting higher efficiency in complex environments.
The Pathway to NDC and Carbon Neutrality: Roles of Optimum Degree between Marginal Abatement Cost and Social Cost of Carbon in Thai Power and Industrial Sector
Authors: Muangjai Phitsinee , Wongsapai Wongkot , Jaitiang Tassawan , Ritkrerkkrai Chaichan , Daroon Sopit , Thepsaskul Waranya
Published: September 2023

Thailand has formulated her climate change policy and updated relevant plans and policies to align with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality and net zero GHG emissions. This study investigates the optimal level of GHG mitigation in Thailand, taking into account the marginal abatement cost (MAC) and social cost of carbon (SCC). It evaluates how energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies influence GHG reduction in the power and industrial sector and illustrates policy recommendations that align with the 2020 to 2050 policy and plan period. The findings indicate that there may be instances where GHG mitigation potential is insufficient to reach the national mile-stone. In such cases, it becomes imperative to leverage all technologies within the marginal abatement cost curve (MACC) and also utilization of the social cost of carbon for policy decision making and meeting the desired goals. In certain scenarios, the adoption of additional technologies or measures may be necessary, such as flexible power generation and deploying carbon capture and storage or hydrogen which are high-cost technologies. Furthermore, preparations should be made for multiple levels of climate change policies and plans beyond 2030.
Impact of Port Clearance on shipping Safety, Energy Consumption and Green Ports Sustainability
Authors: Paulauskas Vytautas , Senčila Viktoras , Paulauskas Donatas , Simutis Martynas
Published: September 2023

In many ports, the ship's speed is limited for the safety of navigation. At the same time, ship captains and port pilots choose the speed of the ship, but not higher than the permitted speed of the ship in the port, therefore the speed of the ship also depends on the experience of the ship captains and port pilots and the sailing conditions of the ship in specific conditions. Choosing the optimal speed of ships in port, including the effect of shallow depth, can reduce fuel consumption and ship emissions in ports, which is important for the development of green and sustainable ports. In all cases, shipping safety is the highest priority. The main objectives of the article are determining the optimal speed of ships in ports with low clearance, ensuring navigational safety, reducing fuel consumption and emissions, and at the same time creating a sustainable port. The article presents the methodology of optimal ship speed calculation, minimum ship controllable speed maintenance, fuel consumption and emission reduction methodology and their impact on sustainable and green maritime transport and port development. The developed methodology was tested on real ships and with the help of a calibrated simulator, sailing through harbor channels and harbor waters in low clearance conditions.
Can Technological Innovation and Financial Agglomeration Promote the Growth of Real Economy? Evidence From China
Authors: Wang Tao , Wang Shuhong , Ding Wei , Guo Huiwen
Published: September 2023

Amidst China's new economic normal, the real economy faces various domestic and global challenges. Technological innovation, with its capital intensity and uncertain returns, is crucial to rejuvenate emerging industries and revamp the industrial structure. Meanwhile, financial agglomeration plays a dual role: directly fostering real economic development and indirectly affecting it through technological innovation. This study analyzes data from 30 mainland Chinese provinces and cities between 2011 and 2018, utilizing fuzzy matter-element analysis and location entropy method. Relying on a spatial econometric model, we explore the impact of technological innovation and financial clustering on real economic growth, including spatial ripple effects. The conclusions are derived from Chinese evidence and offer valuable insights into the evolving innovation and financial dynamics within the participating nations.
45 Years of Tetracycline Post Exposure Prophylaxis for STIs and the Risk of Tetracycline Resistance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Thibaut. Vanbaelen , Manoharan-Basil Sheeba , Kenyon Chris
Published: September 2023

There is considerable interest in the use of doxycycline post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to reduce the incidence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). An important concern is that this could select for tetracycline resistance in these STIs and other species. We searched PubMed and Google Scholar, (1948–2023) for randomized controlled trials comparing tetracycline PEP with non-tetracycline controls. The primary outcome was antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to tetracyclines in all bacterial species with available data. Our search yielded 140 studies, of which three met the inclusion criteria. Tetracycline PEP had no effect on the prevalence of tetracycline resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in any of the three trials or the pooled estimates. PEP did, however, have a marked effect on the tetracycline MIC distribution in the one study where this was assessed. Prophylactic efficacy was 100% at low MICs and 0% at high MICs. In the one study where this was assessed, PEP resulted in a significant increase in tetracycline resistance in commensal Neisseria species compared to the control group but no significant effect on the prevalence of tetracycline resistance in Staphylococcus aureus. The available evidence suggests that PEP with tetracyclines could be associated with selecting tetracycline resistance in N. gonorrhoeae and commensal Neisseria species.
A Simplified Evaluation Framework for Adaptation Measures to Urban Heat Islands
Authors: Takebayashi Hideki
Published: September 2023

In recent years, in order to serve as effective solutions to outdoor human thermal environments under the influence of urban heat islands, adaptation measures such as awnings, louvers, directional reflective materials, mist sprays, and evaporative materials have been developed. In this study, a simplified evaluation framework for adaptation measures to urban heat islands is examined. Adaptation measures to urban heat islands are classified into the following three categories; measures to reduce solar radiation incident on the human body, measures to control and cool ground and wall surface temperature, and measures to control and cool air temperature and human body. Case studies are conducted to evaluate the effects of the implementation of cool water circulation sunshade and to examine the adverse effects of cool pavements on the human thermal environment, in addition to the effects of mist sprays on the human body. The effect of the sunshade, watering road, and mist spray, which are typical adaptation measures to urban heat islands, on the human thermal environment was estimated using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) as an indicator for heat stroke prevention and Standard New Effective Temperature (SET*) as an indicator for thermal comfort assessment.
Measurement of the Diffusion Coefficient of Xenon in Self-Sintered Nanopore Graphite for Molten Salt Reactor
Authors: Li Pengda , Lei Qiantao , Zhang Heyao , Qi Mingbo , Song Jinliang , Lian Pengfei , Cheng Jinxing , Wang Qingbo , Tang Zhongfeng , Liu Zhanjun
Published: September 2023

The economics and safety of reactors can be affected by the diffusion of fission products into graphite. Xenon (Xe) fission products diffusing into the graphite is the most critical neutron absorber and poison that can slow down or stop the chain reaction. The transport parameters for inhibiting the xenon diffusion in graphite are therefore the utmost scientific problem. Self-sintered nanopore-isotropic (~ 40nm) graphite (SSNG) derived from green pitch coke can decrease Xe diffusion into the graphite. In this study, a method for measurement of diffusion coefficients of fission products diffusion in graphite by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry (RBS) was reported. The SSNG substrates were implanted with Xe at a dose of 4.8×1015 ions/cm2 and energy of 7 MeV. The RT-implanted samples were annealed in a vacuum at 650°C for 9 h. The implanted and annealed samples were characterized by RBS. The diffusion coefficient D(Xe,650°C) is 6.49×10-20 m2/s. The results indicate the excellent ability to inhibit Xe diffusion of the SSNG and present significance in designing and evaluating the safety of nuclear reactors.
Effects of Total Flavonoids from Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz. on Fermentation Quality, Antioxidant Status and Microbial Community of Caragana korshinskii Kom. Silage
Authors: Huang Shuai , Ke Can Wen , Lu Qiang , Gao Fei Long , Zhou Dong Xiao , Ma Yan Cheng
Published: September 2023

The present study was to investigate effects of total flavonoids from Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz. (FT) on fermentation quality, antioxidant status and microbial community of Caragana korshinskii Kom. (CK) silage. CK was ensiled with no additive (CON), 1% FT and 2% FT on a fresh weight (FW) basis for 60 days. The results showed that 1% FT and 2% FT groups displayed higher DM content than CON group, and 2% FT group had the best effect on nutrient preservation. Compared with CON and 1% FT groups, 2% FT group exhibited the best silage fermentation quality and the highest antioxidant activity, including increased lactic acid, acetic acid concentrations and the activities of antioxidant enzymes, as well as decreased pH and the ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) concentration. Moreover, 2% FT addition significantly affected the microbial community, such as increased abundance of Lactobacillus and decreased abundances of Pseudomonas and unidentified Cyanobacteria. The abundances of Lactobacillus parafarraginis and Lactobacillus brevis were negatively correlated to pH, while they were positively correlated with T-AOC, GSH-Px and CAT activities. In conclusion, 2% FT may be used as additives to inhibit the growth of undesirable microorganisms and promote fermentation quality and antioxidant activity of CK silage.
Brentano’da Wahrheit Kavramı
Authors: ÜNLÜ Hikmet
Published: September 2023

Felsefenin temel kavramlarını irdelediği çalışmalarına hep Aristoteles’in konu hakkındaki düşüncelerini aktararak başlayan Brentano Wahrheit kavramını incelediği eserlerine de hep Aristoteles’in ἀλήθεια kavramını tartışarak başlamıştır. Öte yandan, Brentano’nun Aristoteles’in ἀλήθεια kavramı üzerine yorumları zaman içinde değişip farklı bir kimliğe bürünmüş, erken dönem ve geç dönem Brentano Aristoteles’in Metafizik IX.10’daki sözlerini bambaşka bakış açılarıyla yorumlamıştır. Hem erken dönem hem de geç dönem Brentano’nun Metafizik IX.10 üzerine yorumlarında benzer hatalara düşüldüğünü göstermeyi hedefleyen bu çalışmada Brentano’nun hiçbir zaman Aristoteles’in söz konusu pasajlardaki temel derdini anlayamadığı, Aristoteles felsefesi bağlamında “basitlerin” ya da “bölünemeyenlerin” düşünülmesinin (ἡ τῶν ἀδιαιρέτων νόησις) bir nelik araştırması olduğunu göremediği savunulmuştur.
Material characterization and uncertainty evaluation at millimetre wave frequencies in TUBITAK UME
Authors: Danaci Erkan , Cetin Emre
Published: September 2023

The frequency response of the materials which are used in communication systems has gained increasing importance nowadays. Frequency response measurements of materials in laboratory environments do not contain sufficient information about real working environment conditions. The free space dielectric measurement method, known as one of the most frequently used material characterization methods at high frequencies, is used to give more accurate results under real operating conditions. In this study, using the TUBITAK UME’s infrastructure, the measurement results in free space at millimetre wave frequency, and the uncertainty calculations of the measurements are given for some materials such as Teflon, Fr4, Komacel, and Air. Measurements were performed at two different frequency bands such as E and D bands by using KMMS software which is known to run up to 50 GHz frequency. Measurement results of materials were compared with the known low-frequency response of the materials in this study. And uncertainty calculation model was discussed in this study either.
Phasor measurement unit based based reliability index for renewable-based power systems
Authors: Frigo Guglielmo , Costa Federica , Grasso-Toro Federico
Published: September 2023

The fast growing of renewable energy sources is threatening the correct functioning of power systems, both at the transmission and distribution levels where the presence of converter-interfaced generation (CIG) is rapidly increasing.
Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) are widely known devices that can enhance power systems observability; however, their in-field performances are still compromised for what concerns low-inertia and fast transient conditions produced by contingencies.
This paper presents a new metric that is able to quantify the discrepancy between the acquired signal and the reconstruction based on the PMU estimates. More specifically, the correspondence between this metric and one of the PMU settings, namely the reporting rate, is examined. This study is carried out in four different scenarios all characterized by a strong presence of distributed CIG, installed at either distribution or transmission levels.
The results indicate the significance of evaluating not only such quantity for correct control but also the importance of the choice of the PMU settings in order to maintain proper control.
Preliminary archaeometric analysis on a marble bas-relief of unknown origin
Authors: Albanese Maria Pia , Randazzo Luciana , La Russa Mauro F. , Grasso Armando Taliano , Paoletti Maurizio , Ricca Michela
Published: September 2023

This paper addresses an archaeometric study of a marble bas-relief seized by the Cosenza Carabinieri Unit for the Protection of Cultural Heritage and Anti-Counterfeiting (Calabria, Italy). The research aimed to collect data on the authenticity of the artwork, providing indications about the compositional features of the sampled materials. An analytical approach based on the use of SEM-EDX and FT-IR techniques along with a stylistic evaluation of the artwork, allowed us to answer the requests posed by the institutions and to set the work in a different historical context from the Roman production.
MicroCT imaging of canid diaphyses: bone ontogeny from a zooarchaeological and digital perspective
Authors: Boschin Francesco , Bernardini Federico
Published: September 2023

X-ray microCT offers the possibility of studying the internal structure of animal remains by detecting age-related changes in bone microstructure. In the present work, we analyse developmental patterns of the diaphyseal structure in canids. In particular, the first metacarpal of current and archaeological individuals of red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and wolf (Canis lupus) was analysed. Variables describing bone structure were measured by inferring bone development through the observation of cross-sections. The results show how bone structure changes over the course of a lifetime and how this approach makes it possible to separate young and older individuals. This is important from a zooarchaeological point of view to estimate the age at death of fragmentary animal remains and to discriminate taxa characterised by similar morphology but different adult body size using a non-destructive approach.
A Bibliometric Analysis on Power Analysis Studies
Authors: GÜLER Gül
Published: September 2023

The primary purpose of this study was to establish a theoretical framework for studies on power analysis conducted in the fields of education, psychology, and statistics for researchers. Therefore, the bibliometric characteristics of publications related to power analysis in the Web of Science database were analyzed using the Biblioshiny interface in the R programming language. The study identified influential studies on power analysis in education, psychology, and statistics. It also determined which concepts were associated with power analysis over the years and the authors and countries that contributed to the advancement of research regarding this concept. This research was conducted based on 515 studies that were included following specific criteria. It was found that the studies published between 1970 and 2023 were obtained from 183 sources, with a total of 1246 authors. There were 98 single-authored studies, and the number of co-authors per study was 2.88 on average. According to Bradford’s Law, Behavior Research Methods, Psychological Methods, and Multivariate Behavioral Research were the most productive journals concerning power analysis, taking up a larger proportion within the core sources compared to other journals. These journals were among the top three in terms of the number of publications, h-index, total number of citations, and publication rankings. These journals were followed by Structural Equation Modeling-A Multidisciplinary Journal, Frontiers in Psychology, and Educational and Psychological Measurement. An examination of studies on power analysis in education, psychology, and statistics according to Lotka's Law indicated that the relevant literature is insufficient and needs further development.
Ten new records of Odonata for Colombia (Coenagrionidae, Aeshnidae)
Authors: Cano-Cobos Yiselle , Bota-Sierra Cornelio , Mendoza-Penagos Cristian
Published: September 2023

We report ten new records of Odonata, including the true distribution of Acanthagrion yungarum Ris, 1918 in Colombia. The genus Dolonagrion Garrison & von Ellenrieder, 2008 is reported for the first time in the country with notes of its habitat. The other eight new records are A. amazonicum Sjöstedt, 1918, A. phallicorne Leonard, 1977, A. truncatum Selys, 1876, Mesoleptobasis cantralli Santos, 1961, Metaleptobasis lillianae Daigle, 2004, Neoneura denticulata Williamson, 1917, Neuraeschna maya Belle, 1989, and Protoneura klugi Cowley, 1941. A map of localities and photographs of the species are provided.
A regional guidebook for applying the hydrogeomorphic approach to assessing wetland functions of forested riverine wetlands in alluvial valleys of the Piedmont Region of the United States
Authors: Pruitt Bruce , Rheinhardt Richard
Published: September 2023

The Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) approach is used for developing and applying models for the site-specific assessment of wetland functions. It was initially designed for use in the context of the Clean Water Act Section 404 Regulatory Program permit review process to analyze project alternatives, minimize impacts, assess unavoidable impacts, determine mitigation requirements, and monitor the success of compensatory mitigation. However, a variety of other potential uses have been identified, including the design of wetland restoration projects, projecting ecological outcomes, developing success criteria and performance standards, and adaptive monitoring and management of wetlands. This guidebook provides an overview of the HGM approach including classification and characterization of the principal alluvial riverine wetlands identified in the Piedmont physiography. Eight potential subclasses of Piedmont wetlands, including Headwater, Low- and Mid-gradient Riverine, Floodplain Depression, Footslope Seeps, Flats, Precipitation Depressions, and Fringe wetlands were recognized. However, the occurrence of Flats, Precipitation Depressions, and Fringe wetlands in the Piedmont, are uncommon and not generally associated with alluvial riverine systems which is the subject of this Guidebook. Detailed HGM assessment models and protocols are presented for the five most common Piedmont riverine subclasses: Headwater, Low- and Mid-gradient Riverine, Floodplain Depression, and Footslope Seep. For each wetland subclass, the guidebook presents (a) the rationale used to select the wetland functions considered in the assessment process, (b) the rationale used to select assessment models, and (c) the functional index calibration curves developed from reference wetlands used in the assessment models. The guidebook outlines an assessment protocol for using the model variables and functional indices to assess each wetland subclass. The appendices provide field data collection forms. In addition, an automated spreadsheet model is provided to make calculations.
Implementation of the Learner Centered Design method and the personality approach (Case Study: Redesigning The Interface mobile LMS Tel-U)
Authors: Kurniawan Malik Ibrahim  , Ati Suci Dian Martha  , Dawam Dwi Jatmiko Suwawi
Published: September 2023

The Mobile LMS Tel-U is an e-learning platform developed by Telkom University to support the learning process. However, it still requires more demand from Telkom University students. Usability evaluation was conducted on twelve students using the System Usability Scale (SUS), resulting in a score of 46.5. Interviews and observations revealed interface problems on the dashboard, material, grades, and quizzes. This study aims to redesign the mobile LMS Tel-U interface using the Learner-Centered Design  method and incorporating a personality approach by categorizing students into introverts and extroverts. Designing based on personality groups acknowledges the differences in interface design preferences and the relationship between personality and e-learning interface design. This approach yields two different interface designs, one for introverted students and one for extroverted students. The LCD method determines student needs in supporting the learning process. The redesigned interface's usability was evaluated using SUS to assess its appropriateness for students' learning needs. The study shows an average increase in usability scores of 80.4. The introverted student group achieved a usability score of 81, while the extroverted student group obtained a score of 80. Thus, the LCD method and personality approach effectively enhance the usability of distance learning applications (e-learning).
Computational fluid dynamics modeling of short-circuiting prevention mechanisms in floating treatment wetland retrofitted stormwater pond
Authors: Nuruzzaman Md , Anwar A.H.M. Faisal , Sarukkalige Ranjan
Published: September 2023

Floating treatment wetland (FTW) is a nature-based solution for stormwater treatment. Its treatment efficiency predominantly depends on the fraction of inflow passing through the FTW root zone and residence time within the root zone. To prevent inflow bypassing the FTW, different short-circuiting prevention mechanisms (SPMs) have been deployed in field-scale studies. For example, full-width FTW (FWF) and FTW with impermeable curtains (FIC) were utilized to prevent flow short-circuiting in the horizontal direction. However, these SPMs are vulnerable to vertical flow short-circuiting and there is a potential for reduced residence time, which may affect the treatment efficiency. These vulnerabilities have never been studied and the effectiveness of the SPMs have not been compared previously. Furthermore, different parameters such as porosity of root zone, submergence depth ratio – SDR (length of root to water depth), position of FTW and coverage area have not been investigated for the SPMs, which have greater potential to influence the treatment efficiency of the SPMs. With an aim to investigate the effectiveness of SPMs, this study employed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling in ANSYS Fluent, which was validated by hydraulic tracer experiments and subsequently simulations were conducted by the validated model. The results demonstrated that FWF and FIC had 14% and 8% higher treatment efficiency, respectively compared to a regular rectangular FTW (base case) at a non-dimensional removal rate, krtHRT= 20 (kr is the first-order removal rate of FTW and tHRT is the nominal hydraulic residence time of pond). An increase in treatment efficiency was found with increasing SDR due to larger volume of root zone. Treatment efficiency was augmented with declining porosity since a higher residence time at lower porosity (or higher vegetation density). FWF exhibited the highest treatment efficiency near outlet (> 60%), followed by near inlet (> 50%). Coverage area up to 30% with FWF was found to be optimum in this study.
Cortical signatures of auditory threat-related bias show exposure-based adaptation across the human lifespan
Authors: Ignatiadis Karolina , Baier Diane , Barumerli Roberto , Sziller István , Toth Brigitta , Baumgartner Robert
Published: September 2023

Adaptive threat-related biases in favor of approaching, or looming, sounds have been found across ages and species, thereby implicating the potential of their evolutionary origin and universal basis. The human auditory system is well-developed at birth, yet spatial hearing abilities further develop with age. To disentangle the speculated inborn, evolutionary component of the auditory looming bias from its learned counterpart, we collected high-density electroencephalographic data across human adults and newborns. As distance-motion cues we manipulated either the sound's intensity or spectral shape, which is pinna-induced and thus prenatally inaccessible. Through cortical source localisation we demonstrate the emergence of the bias in both age groups at the level of the primary auditory cortex. Yet contrary to the adults, in newborns it was elicited only through manipulations of intensity and not spectral cues. We conclude that the looming bias comprises innate components while flexibly incorporating the spatial cues acquired through lifelong exposure.
A QR ® Code Authentication Scheme for Signature Hiding
Authors: OMOFAYE Ifedayo , Onashoga S. A. , Aborisade D. O. , Olajuwon B. I.
Published: September 2023

The use of QR CODE to code to hide vital and confidential information and data ranging from the URL to online database and website, bio-data, name of an individual, password have been recently explored. However, not much research have been done in the area of image concealment in QR Code. In this study an effective SecSign_QRCode for signature hiding was developed. The study deployed the Base64 encoding system to convert the image signature to text format before convert to the QR Code. To incorporate an authentication scheme for a secure and privacy enhanced system the study adopted the hashing algorithm utilizing the SHA 256 algorithm. At the initial stage the user is required to input a password which would be used to generate a hash value. The hash value is thereafter combined and embedded with the Base 64 encoding to generate the SecSign_QRCode. On the other hand, the user is required to tender the password to be used for validation, this is then verified by passing it through the hash function and compared with the initial hash value. To measure the performance of the system the image signature from the resulting SecSign_QRCode the study utilized the image assessment metrics; MSE, PSNR, MAXERR, L2RATIO, CORRCOEFF. Experimental result from this study showed that the proposed system yielded an effective SecSign_QRCode with an average CORRCOEFF of 0.89141.
Prevalence of Anemia and Vitamin B12 deficiency in children of brick kiln workers, aged 6 to 59 months: A cross sectional study
Authors: Hanumante Neeta , Narula Arvinder Pal Singh , Deshpande Aruna
Published: September 2023

Background The brick kiln workers, migrate with family to work in brick kilns along with their children & circular migration affects health service utilization and thus the health status of children who are most vulnerable. The present study was carried out to assess prevalence of anemia & vitamin B12 deficiency in children of brick kiln workers, aged 6 to 59 months. Methods It was observational, cross-sectional study. 90 children aged 6–59 months from randomly selected brick kilns were enrolled. After obtaining consent, detailed history was taken & thorough physical examination was performed. Blood sample was collected for estimation of Hemogram, serum ferritin & vitamin B12 levels. Results 55children (61.1%) were found to have anemia and 25.6% children had vitamin B12 deficiency. The majority of children 52/55(94.5%) were considered to have iron deficiency anemia, 80.4% children had mild anemia followed by moderate and severe anemia. All children with anemia were malnourished. There was no significant association between sex of the child & maternal education with anemia, whereas age below 24 months, birth order ≥ 2 & exclusive breastfeeding less than 6 months were significantly associated with anemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency was seen in 23 (25.6%) children & there was no significant association between Vitamin B12 deficiency & the demographic characteristics under study. Conclusion The prevalence of anemia in under-five children of brick kiln workers was higher than that reported in Pune district as per NFHS 5. Vitamin B12 deficiency was seen in 25.6% children. Implementation of various government programmes to combat anemia need to be strengthened.
Stabilizing international wheat prices through international cooperation after the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Authors: Kuhla Kilian , Puma Michael , Otto Christian
Published: September 2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered a global wheat price spike and food insecurities in import-dependent countries. We combine an analysis of the global wheat supply network with an agricultural commodity price model to reproduce the global annual wheat price hike in the trade year 2022. Using a scenario analysis, we show that international cooperation manifested in the Black Sea Grain and Solidarity Lanes initiatives and the removal of export restrictions may have substantially mitigated the 2022 price hike by 13 percentage points. In a worst case scenario – characterized by multi-breadbasket harvest failures, escalating export restrictions, and blocked Ukrainian exports – wheat price increase by 90% compared to 2000–2020 average. Short-term coping strategies – such as food-secure countries dispersing stocks, reducing wheat as feed, or boosting wheat production – are effective at mitigating the price spike in simplified scenarios. Our findings emphasize the importance of internationally coordinated response measures in averting larger food crises.
Prevalence and associated factors of common mental disorders among Prisoners in Kaliti Federal Prison: an institutional based crossectional study
Authors: Abera Bekele , Getnet Masrie , Yemre Mentesnote , Emwodew Delelegn
Published: September 2023

Background
In low-income nations, common mental disorders are now the second leading cause of poor health. It hurts a person’s health, family, job, and usage of medical services. The prevalence of common mental disorders among Kality prisoners is not well understood. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of common mental disorders and the contributing factors among prisoners in Kality prison, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was carried out using a stratified proportionate allocation sample of prisoners at Kality Prison in Ethiopia. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with common mental disorders. The strength of the correlation between variables was calculated using the adjusted odd ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI).
Result
A completed questionnaire was obtained from 483 (98.9%) of 488 prisoners. Among prisoners,54.5% had common mental disorders. In the multivariate logistic regression, good social support (AOR = 0.373, 95% CI = 0.206–0.678), moderate social support (AOR = 0.322, 95% CI = 0.151–0.687), prison diet (AOR = 0.472, 95%CI = 0.287–0.774), past psychiatric history (AOR = 2.167, 95% CI = 1.247–3.766), past self-injuring behavior (AOR = 2.117, 95% CI = 1.127–3.977), and comorbid medical illnesses such as epilepsy, and HIV AIDS, (AOR = 4.4, 95% CI = 1.474–13.068) were factors significantly associated with common mental disorders.
Conclusions
This study shows that common mental disorders are high in kality prisons. Social support, prison food, self-harming behavior, past mental illness, and comorbid medical illness were significantly associated with common mental disorders. The possibility of increasing social support would overcome the barriers identified in this study, as well as early screening, and continued risk monitoring to ensure preventing suicide.
Secretory phenotype in PBMCs of elderly patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Wang Wenlong , Chen Yanjuan , Shen Yidi , Chen Jian , Yao Xiaoyang , Cheng Yongjun , Xu Jinzhong , Ma Lisha , Chen Yong , Zhang Chuanfu
Published: September 2023

The senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASPs) might increase risk of age-related diseases and concomitant diseases in elderly rheumatoid arthritis (ERA) patients. This study aims to investigate the SASPs in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) for ERA patients. We performed RNA-seq of the PBMCs from 5 aged RA (RA_A) and 4 young RA (RA_Y) patients. By comparing the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of RA_Y and RA_A using DESeq package, we identified the senescent secretory phenotype of ERA. The Gene Ontology (GO) functional enrichment, the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses and GSEA analysis were performed using clusterProfiler package. The significant protein–protein interaction (PPI) networks identified by Cytoscape. The proteomics data that investigate secretory phenotype of ERA was download from proteomics database. The overlapping SASPs at the intersection of proteomic and transcriptomic were then validated using real-time PCR (RT-PCR). The PBMCs of RA_A and RA_Y had heterogeneity transcriptomic feature. By comparing RA_A with RA_Y groups, 348 up-regulated and 363 down-regulated DEGs were identified. Gene functional enrichment indicated that up-regulated DEGs in RA_A, SASPs for ERA patients, enriched in PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, MAPK signaling pathway, toll-like receptor family, neutrophil degranulation and immune-related pathways and so on. GSEA analysis indicated, humoral immune response pathways were activated in RA_A. By performing RT-PCR, these five SASPs, SPTA1, SPTB, VNN1, TNXB, KRT1, in PBMCs of RA patients were finally validated. Our study revealed the aging phenotypes in PBMCs of RA patients, and validated five SASPs, which providing novel insights for targeting SASPs therapy.