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Exploring security, performance and privacy in the internet of things: A comprehensive survey
Authors: Abura Samson
Published: October 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology, enabling a vast network of interconnected devices that collect, exchange, and act on data across diverse applications. However, the pervasive integration of IoT into critical sectors such as healthcare, smart cities, and industrial automation has raised significant concerns regarding security, privacy, and performance. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of the key challenges and advancements in these areas. It begins by exploring the fundamental security vulnerabilities in IoT systems, including threats from malicious actors, weak authentication protocols, and software vulnerabilities. Privacy concerns are then discussed, focusing on issues related to data collection, user consent, and the risk of data breaches. Furthermore, the paper examines the performance challenges in IoT environments, such as limited computational resources, network latency, and energy efficiency. Through an analysis of current solutions, including encryption techniques, privacy-preserving frameworks, and performance optimization strategies, this survey highlights ongoing research efforts and identifies areas requiring further investigation. By synthesizing the state-of-the-art approaches, this paper aims to guide future developments towards a more secure, privacy-conscious, and efficient IoT ecosystem.
Sinonasal carcinoma with lung metastases
Authors: Niluh Dewi Ratnasari  , Nurjannah Yusuf
Published: October 2024

Background: Sinonasal carcinoma is a group of heterogeneous malignancies that originate from various types of cells that are histopathologically different in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The percentage of sinonasal carcinoma is very low, only around 1% compared to other types of malignancy and only 3% of the total malignancy whic arises from the head and neck. Malignancy originating from the head and neck is a type of malignancy that often metastasizes to the lungs, but the incidence of lung metastases originating from sinonasal carcinoma is a rare case. We reported a female patient who had been diagnosed with sinonasal carcinoma previously with pulmonary metastasis confirmed by thoracic CT scan. The immunosuppressive state of the patient during the treatment for sinonasal carcinoma in this case also caused bilateral pneumonia even up to sepsis shock but with adequate antibiotics and other supportive treatments, the patient showed improvement after 6 days of treatment.
Transdermal insulin delivery via microneedle technology, patches, and pumps offers a promising alternative to traditional subcutaneous injections for diabetes management
Authors: Vedika N. Dafe  , Pooja R. Hatwar  , Ravindra L. Bakal  , Jitendra A. Kubde  , Kajal S. Jumde
Published: October 2024

Transdermal insulin delivery offers a promising alternative to traditional subcutaneous injections, providing a pain-free and self-administrable treatment option for diabetes management. Microneedle technology has emerged as a viable approach, leveraging tiny needle-like projections to bypass the stratum corneum and deliver insulin systemically. Various materials, including metal, silicon, ceramic, polymer, and silica glass, are being explored for microneedle fabrication. This review discusses the anatomy of skin, pathways of drug absorption, and advantages of transdermal drug delivery systems, including microneedle arrays, patches, and pumps. The potential of microneedles to replace subcutaneous insulin injections is highlighted, along with the importance of ensuring precise drug release and addressing challenges related to skin irritation, drug stability, and scalability.
Mitigating cybersecurity risks in financial institutions: The role of AI and data analytics
Authors: Kenneth Chukwujekwu Nwafor  , Ayodeji Oyindamola Ikudabo  , Chinedu C. Onyeje  , Daniel O. T. Ihenacho
Published: October 2024

In an increasingly digital financial landscape, financial institutions face a growing array of cybersecurity threats that jeopardize sensitive customer data and operational integrity. This paper examines the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in mitigating cybersecurity risks within financial institutions. By leveraging advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques, banks can enhance their ability to detect and respond to cyber threats in real time. The study begins with an overview of prevalent cybersecurity challenges in the finance sector, such as phishing attacks, ransomware, and insider threats. It then explores how AI-driven systems can proactively identify vulnerabilities, monitor network traffic, and analyse user behaviour to detect anomalies that may indicate a security breach. The paper also highlights case studies of financial institutions that have successfully implemented AI solutions to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Furthermore, it discusses the ethical implications and regulatory considerations surrounding the deployment of AI in cybersecurity. The findings underscore the importance of a multi-layered security approach that combines human expertise with AI-driven insights to create a resilient defense against evolving cyber threats. This research aims to provide actionable recommendations for financial institutions seeking to enhance their cybersecurity frameworks through the strategic application of AI and data analytics.
Unveiling Hanoi’s unique cultural identity: From historical roots to contemporary society
Authors: Tran Quoc Viet  , Đo Tuan Anh
Published: October 2024

This article focused on deeply exploring the cultural identity of Hanoi while expanding and supplementing previous studies on this topic. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the article analyzed the key elements that constituted Hanoi's cultural identity, highlighting its unique features and emphasizing its crucial role in the academic content of Hanoi Studies. Through detailed analysis and specific illustrations, the paper not only provided a comprehensive view of Hanoi’s cultural development but also contributed to affirming the cultural value of the capital in the modern social context. Furthermore, the article called for attention from the international community and local authorities to preserve and promote these distinctive cultural values, ensuring the sustainability of Hanoi’s cultural heritage in the future.
Spacefaring Childbirth: Pioneering human expansion
Authors: Elnaz Ghaffari
Published: October 2024

Spacefaring childbirth is crucial for humanity's multi- planet future. This study explores the feasibility of space births, highlighting natural birth's adaptability and the pioneering spirit that drives innovation. Despite public skepticism, we argue that the evolution of childbirth and volunteer willingness make space births plausible.
Decentralized machine learning model orchestration in distributed cloud environments: A meta-learning framework integrating Artificial Intelligence for predictive resource allocation
Authors: Manoj Bhoyar
Published: October 2024

As the market of cloud computing is in the state of constant active development, the distribution of the decentralized machine learning models, and the management of their resources in the distributed context is a problem as well. As a theoretical imperative for this research, this paper puts forth a meta-learning framework that augments resource prediction deep learning using artificial intelligence. This type of investigation integrates theoretical planning with practical implementation exercises rather than using a number of computational models to create an orchestration model of resource management according to the workload capacity and system capability. The studies found the discussed framework enhances resource utilisation by up to 30%, compared to elementary means, and cuts latency by about 25%. The implications of this work are shared by distributed cloud service providers and firms as the proposed framework not only determines ideal resource allocation but also improves system dependability and expansibility. The current research therefore provides fresh insight on the possibility of effective resource management in loosely coupled infrastructures and lays down a framework for future research in the realms of intelligent cloud computing and machine learning.
From innovation to inclusion: The dynamic influence of fintech on financial accessibility and future scopes in India
Authors: Bijin Philip  , Eudora Fernandes
Published: October 2024

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is analyze the effects of Fintech and its various sub-sets on Financial Inclusion. Additionally, the authors have analyzed the presence of Fintech in India, its emergence, and its future scope. Design/methodology/approach – As a literature review, no specific methodology is required. Findings – Research has shown core sub-sectors of Fintech like Reg-tech, Insur-Tech, Online Banking, and Digital Lending to be sectors that contribute the most to financial inclusion from Fintech if further investment is made these sectors have promising potential Research limitations/implications – The review would prove to be a dire catalyst in the research of present Fintech situations, aiding professionals in finding key sectors where further attention and investment in financial inclusion can prove to provide positive outcomes. Practical implications – The study highlights areas of Fintech that have the most positive impact on financial inclusion providing a clear path to investors and government officials on which areas to focus on. Social implications – As a literature review, there are only indirect social implications in the sense that the studies reviewed could be used to impact people’s lives. Originality/value – As a literature review, originality is not an applicable criterion, however, the study adds value for the reader by highlighting gaps in the current body of knowledge and bringing together various studies in one location.
Competitive advantages of transparency: How anti-corruption initiatives can drive innovation and growth in the energy sector
Authors: Wasiu Abiola Owoola  , Babatunde Alaba Olaniyo  , Okwe Daniel Obeka  , Okwe Daniel Obeka
Published: October 2024

This review examines the role of anti-corruption initiatives in driving innovation and growth within the energy sector, with a particular focus on emerging markets. As global demand for energy continues to rise, the imperative for ethical and transparent business practices grows stronger. This study synthesizes current literature on anti-corruption measures, transparency initiatives, and their impacts on competitive advantage in the energy industry. Through a comprehensive analysis of case studies and empirical research, we identify several key mechanisms through which transparency can foster innovation and drive growth. These include enhanced stakeholder trust, improved access to capital, attraction of top talent, and the creation of an ethical corporate culture that encourages innovation. Our findings suggest that successful anti-corruption initiatives in the energy sector require a nuanced understanding of local contexts, strong leadership commitment, and the strategic use of technology. The review also highlights the potential of open data platforms and blockchain technology in facilitating transparency and compliance. By identifying key factors contributing to successful anti-corruption efforts and their subsequent impacts on innovation and growth, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers working towards a more transparent and innovative energy sector. Future research directions are proposed to further explore the long-term impacts and scalability of these initiatives across different market contexts.
Etika dan Tantangan Penggunaan Kecerdasan Buatan dalam Kedokteran Gigi
Authors: Fauziah Yessy Andriani , Alhadad Husin , Prawira Utama Yudhistira
Published: October 2024

Integrasi kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam kedokteran gigi telah membawa kemajuan signifikan dalam diagnosis, perencanaan perawatan, dan peningkatan pelayanan kesehatan. Namun, kecepatan adopsinya memunculkan tantangan etis, seperti privasi data, proses pengambilan keputusan klinis, dan potensi pengurangan interaksi manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis implikasi etis dan tantangan hukum yang timbul dari penggunaan AI di kedokteran gigi. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum normatif berbasis literatur dengan fokus pada regulasi dan konsep hukum terkait. Kajian ini menyoroti isu-isu seperti persetujuan berdasarkan informasi dan transparansi pengambilan keputusan, serta peran dokter gigi sebagai pengawas AI. Selain itu, kebutuhan mendesak akan kerangka hukum yang memastikan penggunaan AI secara etis dibahas, untuk memastikan teknologi ini meningkatkan pelayanan tanpa mengorbankan standar perawatan. Meskipun AI berpotensi meningkatkan akurasi dan efisiensi, dokter gigi harus memastikan keseimbangan antara inovasi dan kewajiban etis, serta pentingnya pedoman etis yang berkelanjutan.
The competence of constructing a social space of preschoolers’ relationships in the quality assurance system of professional training for future educators in higher education institutions
Authors: Krakovskaya Marina Sergeevna
Published: October 2024

The study aims to determine the content and structure of the competence of constructing a social space of preschoolers’ relationships and, based on this, to identify the features of its formation in the quality assurance system of professional training for future educators in higher education institutions. The article analyzes the problem of the quality of professional training for future educators of preschool educational organizations. The scientific novelty of the study lies in describing and characterizing the competence of constructing a social space of preschoolers’ relationships of future educators, determining its structure and content, identifying the components of the competence, and presenting the features of its formation in the educational process of the university, taking into account the requirements of state educational standards. The formation of this competence is carried out through innovative forms, means, methods, and technologies. As a result of the study, it was found that the competence of constructing a social space of preschoolers’ relationships includes professional and personal qualities of future educators that determine their readiness for future professional activities. The structure of the said readiness is comprised of motivational, cognitive, active, and communicative components. The content of these components is substantiated. Features of competence formation in the quality assurance system of professional training for future educators in higher education institutions have been identified.
French internationalisms in Russian sports terminology
Authors: Bobyreva Natalia Nikolaevna , Ageeva Anastasia Vladimirovna
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study is to identify current trends in the development of interlingual contact, using sports terms – internationalisms as a case study. The article determines the role and place of French borrowings in Russian-language sports terminology. Special attention is paid to the mechanisms of semantic adaptation of foreign terms. The work is novel in that it is the first one to summarize and systematize French-language units of the Russian sports terminology system. The study has found that the influence of French on Russian sports terminology is due to extralinguistic factors, namely, historical preconditions and established traditions of naming specific sports realities. Words of French origin denote concepts of different sports: fencing, equestrian sports, gymnastics, cycling, wrestling, figure skating. Denotata are sports, actions, positions, participants, events, sports organizations, prizes, material objects. The main vector of reception of the meaning of a foreign word is the narrowing of its semantic structure. From the point of view of formal-structural characteristics, borrowed lexemes are single-word terms, on the basis of which terminological combinations, as well as abbreviations, can be formed.
Depiction of the steppe in the realistic works by A. S. Pushkin
Authors: Storozheva Anastasia Alekseevna
Published: October 2024

The article considers the embodiment of the steppe space in the works of A. S. Pushkin, in which realism was the predominant method. The aim of the study is to identify the features of the image of the steppe in the 1830s prose works of the writer. The scientific novelty consists in highlighting the image of the steppe among other natural images, as well as in identifying its functions in the writer’s texts. Landscape sketches associated with the steppe space are characterized by conciseness and a desire for objectivity of the depicted. The author perceives the steppe as a temporary background of his journey, and often with a negative emotional coloring (sadness, longing, monotony, etc.). The mythopoetic image of the steppe created by Pushkin is not idealized (which was more typical for the romantic method). Reproducing the image of the steppe space and characterizing the steppe peoples, the writer gives them negative traits (for example, the savagery of the East and its opposition to civilized Europe are repeatedly emphasized in the image of the steppe). The results showed that the steppe space performs several functions in еру texts: plot-compositional, background, emotional, etc. Its appearance in the text is often situational, dictated by the plot circumstances of the narrative.
Percentage of Pancasila student profile dimensions in the Merdeka curriculum and the implications for high school guidance and counseling programs
Authors: Fausta Thadeus Ega , Muslihati Muslihati , Indreswari Henny
Published: October 2024

The Merdeka curriculum is an improvement on the previous curriculum, namely the 2013 curriculum, whose implementation was based on the implementation of the Pancasila student profile. The aim of this research is to compare the six dimensions of the Pancasila student profile in order to assist counselors in developing guidance and counseling service programs. This research uses a survey method. The research subjects were 90 students in class X at a private Catholic high school in Malang. The results of data analysis in this study found that the percentage of the dimensions of faith, devotion to God Almighty, and having noble morals was 80.56%, the global diversity dimension was 72.83%, the mutual cooperation dimension was 81.61%, the independent dimension was 83.78%, the critical reasoning was obtained at 81.50%, and the creative dimension was obtained at 77.67%. The findings of this study can be utilized as a point of reference for counselors to design guidance and counseling programs in schools to enhance or maintain values that strengthen dimensions within the Pancasila student profile. This includes collaborating with subject teachers, conducting group guidance, using traditional games, art therapy, and various counseling techniques.
Development of science flipbook to increase student learning activities
Authors: Damayanti Ana Muliana Sri , Nurmayanti Nurmayanti , Syamsunir Syamsunir
Published: October 2024

This research aims to find out whether learning resources in the form of science flipbooks can be valid, practical and effective in increasing student activity. With the help of this media, students are encouraged to actively participate in their own learning and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Analysis, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of data collected through observation and questionnaire methods is part of the ADDIE model research development (RnD) approach. This media is "very valid" based on research results which show a media validation level of 96% and a material validation level of 82%. Both teachers and students give high marks to the media because of its usefulness; the teacher gave it 85% and the students 89%, so the combined total was 87.5%. If we look at the use of science flipbook learning media, it can be seen that the level of student activity increased from 59.18% (the "fair" level) at the beginning of class and increased to 77.56% (the "high" level) after using the flipbook. The research conclusion is that the science flipbook learning media has succeeded in making students more involved in learning.
Virtual-based digital library website: A development for the educational technology master's study program at Universitas Negeri Makassar
Authors: Yani Andi Achmad , Gani Hamsu Abdul , Muin Awaluddin , Lu’mu Lu’mu , Arnidah Arnidah , Nurhikmah Nurhikmah
Published: October 2024

This research and development study aims to produce a Virtual-based digital library website. The media development process refers to the ADDIE model. The media questionnaire respondents were 10 students (small group trial), 30 (large group trial) and 1 UNM PPs lecturer. The needs analysis was based on interview data with the Head of Study Program and questions on the student questionnaire. The digital library website development design used canva, flowchart, Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) version 7 and Codeigniter template. The results showed that the assessment of the material expert and media expert validators were each in the valid and very valid categories with an average of 3.8 and 4.5 out of a maximum value of 5. The level of practicality of the media obtained from a small group test of 10 students obtained a percentage of 83.75% (very high) and the results of the analysis of the lecturer response questionnaire obtained an average of 82.50 (very high category). The level of effectiveness of the Virtual-based digital library website media obtained from a large group test with a percentage of 83.46% (very high effectiveness). Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that the development of a virtual-based digital library website in the Master of Educational Technology Study Program, Postgraduate Program, Makassar State University can help manage and become a link for various sources of reference and information.
Development of augmented reality human skeleton to improve students’ cognitive learning outcomes on movement systems practice
Authors: Nahri Mochammad Hilman Amirudin , Abidin Zainul , Soepriyanto Yerry
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to develop and reveal the effect of using Augmented Reality Human Skeleton in learning of human movement system on students' cognitive learning outcomes. This study uses the Multimedia-Based Instructional Design development model from Lee & Owens. The developed media was tested for validity. Cognitive ability was measured using a description test and a paired t test was carried out. Researchers validated the product through material experts and obtained a perfect score, with a score of 100% for content quality and objectives and learning quality, which was stated as Very valid. Media validation also showed very good results, with a score of 100% for suitability, attractiveness, and usefulness, and 95% for Simplicity. In addition, the practicality test of the media by students obtained a score of 96% for appearance, 97% for convenience, and 95% for ease of understanding the material, all of which were stated as practical. The results of the study showed a significant influence of the implementation of this media on students' cognitive learning outcomes. The use of Augmented Reality Human Skeleton showed a significant increase in students' cognitive (pretest = 61.1 and posttest 87.9). Thus, the application of Augmented Reality Human Skeleton in learning the human movement system is proven valid, practical, and able to improve students' cognitive learning outcomes.
ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIAL NORM OF RECREATIONAL CAPACITY AND TOURIST SATISFACTION ON THE SOUTH-WESTERN SHORE OF LAKE ALAKOL
Authors:   “Institute of Geography and Water Security” JSC, Laboratory of Geotourism and Geomorphology, VALEYEV Adilet G. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Almaty, Kazakhstan, MEDEU Akhmetkal R. ,   “Institute of Geography and Water Security” JSC, Department of Natural Hazards, Almaty, Kazakhstan, ZHAKUPOVA Aiman A. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Almaty, Kazakhstan, YEGEMBERDIYEVA Kamshat B. ,   “Institute of Geography and Water Security” JSC, Laboratory of Geotourism and Geomorphology, Almaty, Kazakhstan, SHARAPKHANOVA Zhanerke M. ,   “Institute of Geography and Water Security” JSC, Laboratory of Geotourism and Geomorphology; Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2024

The study is aimed at determining the social norm of the density of people on the beach and identifying the weaknesses of the organisation of beach-bathing tourism for the rational use of recreational resources and the development of sustainable tourism. Aerial photography of the coast and conducting a sociological survey of vacationers, statistical approaches and Importance-Performance Analysis were used. The total threshold density on the beaches is estimated at 14 627 vacationers (3 m2/person), acceptable density at 5 683 vacationers (8 m2/person). Safety issues in the water area, pollution of the coast and lack of awareness among tourists are recommended for priority solutions. The results will improve the quality and safety of tourists' recreation and generally lay the foundation for the rational use of recreational resources and development of sustainable tourism on Lake Alakol.
Desaparición de la materia seca in situ de algunas especies forrajeras tropicales en la fase de rebrote
Authors: Vieyra C. A. , Coraglio J. C. , Bollati G. P. , Bulaschevich M. C. , Nienstedt E. F. , Valdez H. A.
Published: October 2024

El objetivo del trabajo fue comparar la desaparición de la materia seca in situ (DMS in situ) en algunas especies forrajeras tropicales en la fase de rebrote. Las especies analizadas fueron: Setaria anceps cv. Kazungula, Antephora pubescens, Cenchrus ciliaris cv. Molopo, Panicum coloratum var. Makarikariense, Chloris gayana Ecotipo Norte de Córdoba, Panicum maximum cv. Gatton y Eragrostis curvula cv. Tanganyka. Se analizaron muestras de planta entera y de dos alturas de corte: la primera de 5 a 20 cm de altura desde el suelo, y la segunda de 21 a 40 cm. La desaparición de la materia seca fue medida por el método de digestión in situ, utilizando dos animales con fístula de rumen e incubando las muestras durante 96 horas. Se concluyó que las especies forrajeras tropicales evaluadas en el estado fenológico de rebrote presentaron diferencias marcadas de calidad. Las especies de mayor DMS in situ fueron Panicum maximum y Setaria anceps, siendo la de menor DMS in situ Eragrostis curvula. La calidad de las especies, expresada en DMS in situ, no varió con las diferentes alturas de corte, a excepción de Cenchrus ciliaris.
Dress to Impress: Exploring Clothing Mechanics and Gender Performance in Mobile Game Empress’s Choice
Authors: Adelia Silvy , Ayu Hujuala , Ariyanti Lisetyo , Kusumadewi Kenya , Arista Cicik , Xin Wang
Published: October 2024

This study investigates how game mechanics influence gender performance through clothing choices in Empress's Choice. The game was first launched on mobile devices, chromebook, and tablets in June 2022. Players would be able to enjoy the game on a variety of platforms. This study employs content analysis to explore game mechanics and in-game elements, specifically focusing on how they affect the players' construction of their characters' gender. The analysis is limited to chapters featuring dressing-up and destiny event stages, where clothing choices are central to gameplay. Judith Butler's theory of performativity is a framework to examine whether the game reinforces traditional gender norms or encourages players to subvert them. The findings reveal that, despite the game's emphasis on player choices, the mechanics, especially those related to clothing and its associated features, still largely adhere to conventional gender expectations. The main character (player) is constructed to be female by repeatedly donning feminine clothes in mostly bright colors and elaborate accessories. All categories of clothing (type, color, and accessories) in the game have a particular bias towards traditional feminine elements. Therefore, during dress-up stages, players have limited choices in gender expression besides the feminine style dictated by the mechanics. However, the in-game actions, part of destiny events, show a contrasting experience. These events give players choices that impact the story without imposing specific gendered behaviors. This complexity indicates that limitations and opportunities to challenge gender norms exist in Empress's Choice through its game mechanics.
First record for Russia of Cadophora qinghaitibetana (Ascomycota) from the Caucasus
Authors: Kirtsideli I. Yu. , Nikolaev N. S. , Iliushin V. A.
Published: October 2024

Cadophora qinghaitibetana is isolated from soil near glacier at the mountains of the Caucasus (Tsei Gorge, the Main Caucasus Range, Republic of North Ossetia – Alania). Macro- and micromorphology of the isolate along with partial sequences of the internal transcribed spacer of rDNA (ITS1-5.8S-ITS2) are studied. The observed micro- and macromorphology of isolate NN-22 from Tsei Gorge corresponds to the micro- and macromorphology of C. qinghaitibetana from soils and melt water from the Yulong and Baima Mountains located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, i. e., Tibetan Plateau (China), but the maximum growth temperature is higher. As a result of our study, we detected C. qinghaitibetana in the Caucasus and Russia for the first time. Our study shows that C. qinghaitibetana is a species found in both the Tibetan Plateau and the Caucasian mountains.
A key for the identification of crustose Teloschistaceae in soil communities in Russia
Authors: Frolov I. V. , Prokopiev I. A.
Published: October 2024

Here we provide a key for the identification of 39 crustose Teloschistaceae species in soil communities in Russia growing on soil, bryophytes, plant debris, twigs of small shrubs, and on thalli of other lichens.
New cryptogamic records. 14
Authors: Kotkova V. M. , Afonina O. M. , Berezina M. O. , Boychuk M. A. , Chesnokov S. V. , Churakova E. Yu. , Czernyadjeva I. V. , Davydov E. A. , Doroshina G. Ya. , Efremov A. N. , Fedosov V. E. , Galanina I. A. , Ginzburg E. G. , Goskova S. M. , Himelbrant D. E. , Iliushin V. A. , Kipriyanova L. M. , Kirtsideli I. Yu. , Konoreva L. A. , Korchikov E. S. , Kutenkov S. A. , Kuzmina E. Yu. , Makryi T. V. , Melekhin A. V. , Moseev D. S. , Neshataeva V. Yu. , Popova N. N. , Potemkin A. D. , Prelovskaya E. S. , Pystina T. N. , Rodionova A. A. , Romanov R. E. , Semenova N. A. , Smirnova M. A. , Storozhenko Yu. V. , Tarasova V. N. , Travkin V. P. , Tsurykau A. G. , Vilk E. F. , Vilnet A. A. , Vishnyakov V. S. , Vlasenko A. V. , Vlasenko V. A. , Vlasov D. Yu. , Yakovchenko L. S. , Zhdanov I. S. , Zhuikov K. A. , Zhurbenko M. P.
Published: October 2024

The first records for Russia of one species of siphonous yellow-green algae, ascomycete, and lichenicolous fungus, and the first records for regions of Russia: nine species of siphonous yellow-green alga for the Arkhangelsk, Astrakhan, Moscow, Volgograd regions, two diatom species for the Tyumen Region, nine species of basidiomycetes for the Novgorod, Tomsk regions, and the Republic of Tuva, three species of lichenicolous fungi for the Orenburg Region and Krasnoyarsk Territory, 23 species of lichens for the Arkhangelsk, Irkutsk, Murmansk, Sakhalin regions, Altai, Buryatia and Komi republics, Altai and Khabarovsk territories, 15 species of mosses for the Arkhangelsk, Magadan, Orel, Voronezh regions, Kamchatka Territory, Republic of Tuva, and St. Petersburg, one species of liverwort for the Krasnoyarsk Territory are presented. The data on their localities, habitats, distribution are provided. The specimens are kept in the herbaria ALTB, AR, H, IBIW, IRK, KPABG, LE, MAG, NSK, PTZ, PZV, SMR, SYKO, VU, in the diatom collection of the Timiryazev Institute of Plant Physiology RAS, the Tobolsk complex scientific station RAS or Vaucheria collection of the Laboratory for Algology at the Papanin Institute for Biology of Inland Waters RAS. Sequences of ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 nrDNA regions of some specimens of fungi and ITS1-2 nrDNA and trnL-F cpDNA of one liverwort have been deposited in the GenBank.
The Gut Microbiome in Urate Homeostasis and Gout
Authors: Terkeltaub Robert , Dodd Dylan
Published: October 2024

Humans, who lack endogenous uricase, develop hyperuricemia via decreased urate elimination and excess urate production, consequently promoting urate crystal deposition and incident gout. Approximately two thirds of urate elimination is renal in healthy subjects. Decreased renal urate elimination drives hyperuricemia in most gout patients, placing more demand on elimination of urate via the gut, where diet, purine metabolism and microbiota intersect. Impaired urate transport into the gut promotes hyperuricemia, renal urate overload, and early onset and palpable tophaceous gout. The intestines contain diverse microbiota that modulate enterocyte urate transport and impact gout comorbidities that limit renal urate elimination. Recently, landmark studies revealed central, mutable effects of facultative or obligate anaerobic gut microbiota that reduce circulating urate in murine model hyperuricemia. Various human gut obligate anaerobic bacteria, predominantly of the Bacillota phylum, employ a conserved gene cluster for high-capacity consumption of certain purines and conversion of urate to xanthine or to lactate and anti-inflammatory short chain fatty acids (SCFA). These anaerobic bacteria do not employ the enzyme uricase, which is oxygen-dependent and likely has low activity in the anaerobic lumen of the gut. Significantly, microbiota depletion rapidly elevates cecal and serum urate in uricase-deficient mice, and microbiota-dependent variations in murine atherosclerosis are correlated with altered purine metabolites in plasma. Furthermore, gout-associated gut dysbiosis includes Bacillota depletion, and the risk of incident gout is elevated by prior exposure to antibiotics with anaerobic coverage. Collective evidence also supports the likelihood that serum urate is regulated by the rate of urate consumption by PDB, relative to the rate of urate reabsorption from the gut into the circulation. As such, anaerobic gut bacterial high-capacity urate degradation and purine consumption, by compensating for limitations in human urate homeostasis and generating SCFA, offers a novel therapeutic pathway to complement existing gout therapeutics.
Interactions Between Faces and Visual Context in Emotion Perception: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Steward Ben Albert , Mewton Paige , Palermo Romina , Dawel Amy
Published: October 2024

Long-standing theories argue that we primarily perceive others’ emotions through facial expressions. However, compelling evidence shows other visual context, such as body posture or scenes, influences emotions perceived from faces and vice versa. We used meta-analysis to synthesise and quantify these effects for the first time, testing if faces have primacy over context. Both context and faces were found to have large effects on each other in emotion perception. Effects were larger for emotionally incongruent than congruent pairings and were moderated by how clearly stimuli signalled the target emotion. Once these factors were accounted for, faces were no more influential in emotion perception than other types of visual context. Future research should account for emotional congruency and signal clarity.
Latent Profiles of Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Severity and Sleep Health Among South Asian Americans
Authors: Feldman Emily , Rodenbaugh Madeline , Slavish Danica Christine , Miller-Graff Laura , Contractor Ateka
Published: October 2024

Limited research has examined the post-trauma psychological and sleep health of South Asians residing in the U.S. To expand this line of research, we used latent profile analysis to examine: (1) the number and nature of distinct subgroups based on endorsed posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and sleep disturbances, and (2) how these subgroups were related to internalized stigma and mental health help-seeking attitudes. Our sample included 259 South Asians recruited from Amazon’s MTurk (Mage=34.23 years, 54% male, 63% U.S.-born citizens). Latent profile analyses indicated a 4-profile model. Profile 1 (34.36%) exhibited low PTSS severity and sleep disturbances, Profile 2 (32.28%) showed moderate levels of PTSS severity and sleep disturbances, Profile 3 (19.69%) had low PTSS severity but moderate sleep problems, and Profile 4 (13.13%) demonstrated high levels of both. Internalized stigma, but not mental health help-seeking attitudes significantly predicted profile membership. South Asians in Profiles 2, 3, and 4 were 1.38, 1.63, and 1.17 times more likely, respectively, to report higher internalized stigma compared to Profile 1. Results indicated that South Asian adults with more severe comorbid PTSS and sleep problems experience more internalized stigma, which is important to target and consider in PTSD and sleep treatments for this community.
Short Sleep Duration Predicts Externalizing Behaviors in Racially/Ethnically Minoritized Youth
Authors: Feldman Emily , Slavish Danica Christine , Grant Kathryn , Carter Jocelyn , Adam Emma K.
Published: October 2024

Adolescents are particularly likely to experience insufficient sleep due to hormonal changes and school and extracurricular commitments. Short sleep duration is in turn linked to more externalizing behaviors, which may occur via lowered inhibition. Examining the links between sleep and externalizing behaviors in racially/ethnically diverse youth is needed to expand the generalizability of current findings and examine the psychological consequences of sleep disparities. Two hundred and sixty-four adolescents were recruited from racially and socio-economically diverse schools in Chicago, IL (mean age = 14.48 years; 80% female; 29% Black; 35% Hispanic/Latinx) and completed self-report measures of sleep, inhibition, and externalizing behaviors. A subset of 64 participants also completed 4 days of actigraphy monitoring at baseline. All participants then completed the same measure of externalizing behaviors six months later. Mediation analyses revealed shorter actigraphy-measured sleep duration was associated with more externalizing behaviors at time 1. However, neither self-reported nor actigraphy-measured sleep duration and inhibition were significantly associated, suggesting inhibition did not mediate this link. Short sleep duration may increase the risk for externalizing behaviors in youth. Targeting sleep as a point of intervention could alleviate the long-term ramifications of externalizing behaviors, including delinquency and injury.
Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Measurements from Saildrones, with Applications to Submesoscale Studies
Authors: Bhuyan Paban , Rocha Cesar , Romero Leonel , Farrar J. Thomas
Published: October 2024

Characterizing submesoscale ocean processes requires high-resolution observations in both space O(1 km) and time O(1 hr). One way to resolve submesoscale features is to deploy multiple mobile platforms, such as Saildrones (SDs), to achieve high-resolution synchronous measurements, but this requires velocity accuracies of O(1 cm/s) to resolve submesoscale velocity gradients. In this study, we first assess Saildrone Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) measurements against a high-quality shipboard (R/V Oceanus) ADCP data, both collected during the Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE). The results show that the standard 5-minute average Saildrone ADCP along-track velocity difference variability (3 cm/s) is consistent with shipboard ADCP data, confirming its suitability for submesoscale studies. However, direct ADCP comparisons between a Saildrone and the R/V Oceanus give small biases (~1 cm/s). The biases are unlikely due to the surface waves, whose signal is expected to be significant near the surface; they are more likely be associated with spatial inhomogeneities. We also examined the 1\,Hz Saildrone ADCP data to determine the best averaging window for high-resolution analyses and found that averaging over 3 minutes ($\sim$250\,m in space) reduces the noise to acceptable levels. We investigate the uncertainty of submesoscale current gradients derived from Saildrone ADCP measurements and find that the velocity gradient at a 2\,km scale can be obtained with a 0.1f uncertainty using four Saildrones. The methodologies we developed to ascertain optimal averaging window are versatile and applicable to other uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) or multiple-ship arrays.
How much carelessness is too much? Quantifying the impact of careless responding
Authors: Welz Max , Archimbaud Aurore , Alfons Andreas
Published: October 2024

Responses to rating-scale items are often plagued by biases stemming from careless responding. While there is consensus that carelessness can jeopardize the validity of survey measures through a variety of psychometric issues, the question when carelessness becomes a serious problem is less well studied. Existing literature on this question are based on simulations, which are always limited to certain design choices. We leverage statistical robustness theory to derive analytical expressions for the bias caused by careless responding, with a focus on biases in Pearson's correlation coefficient. We find that carelessness incidence rates of as low as 5% can suffice to cause sign flips in correlational estimates. Furthermore, we show that the impact of carelessness varies by the type of carelessness and that psychometric scales that are designed to be reliable are those most vulnerable to the adverse effects of careless responding.
Creating Meaningful Experiences of Sufficiency. A quasi-experimental field study to examine student housing settings to enhance the mean-ing of shared living and sufficiency
Authors: Hüppauff Tilmann , Hunecke Marcel
Published: October 2024

Addressing the ecological crisis necessitates demand-side mitigation. However, sufficiency strategies that limit consumption are often perceived as detrimental to well-being, creating a barrier to broader societal efforts. This study investigated the Collegium Academicum (CA) student home as a setting where shared living is practised with a strong focus on sufficiency. We examined whether such sufficiency settings can enhance the personal meaning of sufficiency compared to ordinary shared living environments. Data were collected from 159 residents of the CA and a standard student home. Our findings indicated that residents of the CA experienced greater meaningfulness of shared living, improved sufficiency attitudes and a higher intention to choose shared living in the future. Experiences of shared living had a lagged positive impact on the perceived meaningfulness of shared living. These results imply that sufficiency settings can strengthen sufficiency-oriented living. Future research should continue to explore these environments using robust pre-post study designs.
The Effect of Moral Elevation on Volunteering Behaviour in College Students: A Moderated Mediating Model
Authors: Yao Menghan , Pang Xiaowen , 李相娟  , Guo Mengxue , Zhou Yan
Published: October 2024

To explore the mechanism of moral identity and interpersonal responsibility in the effect of moral elevation on volunteering behaviour in college students. Totally 780 college students were recruited in the study to complete moral elevation scale, moral identity measurement, interpersonal relationship questionnaire, as well as volunteering questionnaire. The results showed that: (1) Moral elevation indirectly predicted volunteering behaviour through the mediating role of moral identity；(2) Interpersonal responsibility moderated the former half path of moral elevation to predict volunteering behaviour through moral identity. Moral identity mediated the effect of moral elevation on volunteering behaviour, and this mediating effect is moderated by interpersonal responsibility.
The Interval Truth Model: A Consensus Model for Continuous Bounded Interval Responses
Authors: Kloft Matthias , Siepe Björn S. , Heck Daniel W.
Published: October 2024

Cultural Consensus Theory (CCT) leverages shared knowledge between individuals to optimally aggregate answers to questions for which the underlying truth is unknown. Existing CCT models have predominantly focused on unidimensional point truths using dichotomous, polytomous, or continuous response formats. However, certain domains such as risk assessment or interpretation of verbal quantifiers may require a consensus focused on intervals, capturing a range of relevant values. We introduce the Interval Truth Model (ITM), a novel extension of CCT designed to estimate consensus intervals from continuous bounded interval responses. We use a Bayesian hierarchical modeling approach to estimate latent consensus intervals. In a simulation study, we show that, under the conditions studied, the ITM performs better than using simple means of the responses. We then apply the model to empirical judgments of verbal quantifiers.
The Effects of Childhood Trauma on Marriage and Relationships: A Review of the Theoretical, Clinical, and Empirical Literature
Authors: Arogbofa Anthony Ayo
Published: October 2024

Childhood trauma, encompassing emotional, physical, and sexual maltreatment, has profound and lasting effects on adult romantic relationships. This review synthesizes findings from recent studies to elucidate the mechanisms by which childhood trauma impacts marital and relationship satisfaction. Research indicates that childhood emotional maltreatment (CEM) undermines relationship quality by fostering negative characteristics such as decreased compassionate goals and increased hostility towards partners. Longitudinal studies reveal that individuals with a history of childhood maltreatment exhibit lower relationship satisfaction, with effects intensifying over time. Specifically, a study found that 68% of individuals with childhood trauma reported significant relationship distress compared to 38% of those without such experiences. Additionally, childhood trauma is linked to insecure attachment patterns, including anxious and avoidant attachment, which mediate the relationship between trauma and poor relationship quality. Depression and anxiety, often stemming from childhood trauma, further exacerbate these issues, leading to lower quality intimate relationships. Dyadic studies highlight significant actor and partner effects, indicating that both individuals’ trauma histories contribute to overall couple satisfaction. For instance, couples where both partners had a history of trauma reported 25% lower relationship satisfaction compared to couples without such histories. This review underscores the importance of addressing childhood trauma in therapeutic settings to improve relationship outcomes and break the cycle of abuse.