bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Heterogeneous Co–Ni phosphide with active sites for water dissociation and efficient hydrogen evolution reaction
Authors: Jiang Nan , Li Jiayou , Wang Bing , Zhang Yuhan , Gao Weijun , Jiang Bolong
Published: December 2023

Benefiting from advantageous heterogeneous structure, Co0.5Ni0.5-P could provide a more optimal water-dissociation-related Volmer process for hydrogen evolution reaction, in which water molecules could be easily activated with a low energy barrier.
Research progress in synthesis strategies of magnesium oxide nanoparticles for water treatment application
Authors: Ahmed Saeed , Kumar Ashutosh
Published: December 2023

Magnesium oxide (MgO) is widely applied in various water treatment applications due to its fascinating properties.
Magnetic coagulometry: towards a new nanotechnological tool for ex vivo monitoring coagulation in human whole blood
Authors: Santana-Otero Antonio , Harper Alan , Telling Neil , Ortega Daniel , Cabrera David
Published: December 2023

Blood clotting disorders are among the main causes of death worldwide. Magnetic coagulometry provides a new method to test coagulation in human whole blood ex vivo, offering grounds for the improvement of current methods in research and clinic.
H2O2-stimulated Janus-shaped self-propelled nanomotors as an active treatment for acute renal injury
Authors: Xu Jun , Zhong Yali , Wang Weixin , Gao Rui , Wang Yini , Tong Fei , Sun Jiahui , Hong Miaofang , Qiao Lingyan , Qiao Weiwei , Mei Qibing , Wu Jianming
Published: December 2023

As emerging nanosystems, nanomotors have been applied in the active treatment of many diseases.
Experimental and simulation study of self-assembly and adsorption of glycerol monooleate in n-dodecane with varying water content onto iron oxide
Authors: Armstrong Alexander J. , Apóstolo Rui F. G. , McCoy Thomas M. , Allen Finian J. , Doutch James , Cattoz Beatrice N. , Dowding Peter J. , Welbourn Rebecca J. L. , Routh Alexander F. , Camp Philip J.
Published: December 2023

The interplay between surfactant reverse-micelle formation and surface adsorption in glycerol monooleate/dodecane/water/iron oxide systems is revealed using neutron reflectometry experiments and molecular dynamics simulations.
Reactive deep eutectic solvents for EDC-mediated amide synthesis
Authors: Procopio Debora , Siciliano Carlo , Di Gioia Maria Luisa
Published: December 2023

Reactive deep eutectic solvents enable greener and scalable amide bond formation.
Synthesis and biological evaluation of coprinoferrin, an acylated tripeptide hydroxamate siderophore
Authors: Hayakawa Ichiro , Isogai Tomoki , Takanishi Jun , Asai Shihori , Ando Chika , Tsutsumi Tomohiro , Watanabe Kenji , Sakakura Akira , Tsunematsu Yuta
Published: December 2023

The synthesis of coprinoferrin (CPF) from N-Boc-l-glutamic acid 5-benzyl ester was achieved. The physicochemical characteristics, spectroscopic features, and biological activity observed in the synthetic CPF closely match those of natural CPF.
Enantioselective synthesis of chiral BCPs
Authors: Sánchez-Sordo Irene , Barbeira-Arán Sergio , Fañanás-Mastral Martín
Published: December 2023

This article reviews the methodologies available for the asymmetric synthesis of chiral BCPs via enantioselective transformations of BCPs or direct asymmetric functionalization of [1.1.1]propellane.
Chemometric sensing of stereoisomeric compound mixtures with a redox-responsive optical probe
Authors: Formen Jeffrey S. S. K. , Hassan Diandra S. , Wolf Christian
Published: December 2023

Chemometric partial least squares processing of chiroptical data sets obtained with a redox-active probe allows spectral deconvolution and accurate determination of individual concentrations of four stereoisomers.
Prolonged near-infrared fluorescence imaging of microRNAs and proteases in vivo by aggregation-enhanced emission from DNA-AuNC nanomachines
Authors: Wang Ting , Jiang Kai , Wang Yifan , Xu Limei , Liu Yingqi , Zhang Shiling , Xiong Weiwei , Wang Yemei , Zheng Fenfen , Zhu Jun-Jie
Published: December 2023

We have designed a deoxyribonucleic acid-gold nanocluster (DNA-AuNC) nanomachine for long-term imaging of mRNA and protease, harnessing the toehold-mediated stand displacement (TMSD) reaction-driven aggregation-induced enhanced emission of AuNCs.
Earthquake statistical performance due to increasing of the seismic network around Opak Fault, Yogyakarta
Authors: Fauzi Masykuri Anas , Setyo Yuliatmoko Rahmat , Dairoh Dairoh , Prayoedhie Setyoajie , Anggraini Ade , Marwan Irnaka Theodosius , Suryanto Wiwit
Published: December 2023

The seismic event in May 2006 underscored the critical necessity of continuous earthquake monitoring. Observational enhancement through adding more stations is very crucial to obtain a more refined data quality. From January 2009 to September 2019, BMKG PGR (Pusat Gempa Regional/Regional Earthquake Centre) VII documented approximately 1847 seismic events with magnitudes from 0.9 to 4.9. With the integration of additional seismic station into the array by December 2022, there was a notable increase of 1418 recorded events in the same magnitude interval. The earthquake observation average is increasing as well, from 15.4 events in a month to 20.5 events in a month. This study leverages this data to assess the impact of augmenting seismic stations proximal to the Opak Fault on seismicity parameters within that region. Employing ZMAP 6.0, a comparative analysis of seismicity parameters was conducted between the earthquake catalog from January 2009 to September 2019 and the expanded catalog from January 2009 to December 2022. Declustering process result 1790 and 3141 main earthquake events in each catalog. This research indicate that the inclusion of more stations significantly influences the Mc value and earthquake density, however, it does not have a significant effect on the b and a-value.
Analysis of willingness to pay (WTP) to support the sustainability of geotourism at Wediombo Beach, Gunung Kidul
Authors: Luthfatur Rohmah Nabilah , Harini Rika
Published: December 2023

The increase in tourism activities in the geotourism area of Wediombo Beach have triggered a cascade of effects, including economic growth and environmental degradation. To mitigate further environmental harm and support its preservation, financial backing is essential, particularly as this area is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark Gunungsewu. This research investigates the Willingness to Pay (WTP) of visitors at Wediombo Beach, seeking to determine their willingness to contribute to environmental protection and analyzing the factors influencing their WTP. The approaches used in this study are Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and Travel Cost Method (TCM) to calculate WTP, utilizing multiple linear regression analysis to assess the impact of independent variables on WTP. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis to determine the effect of the independent variable on WTP. Through interviews conducted with 67 respondents of accidental sampling using the bidding game dichotomous question method.The findings reveal that Wediombo Beach is currently undervalued, as the average WTP to support the sustainability of geotourism at the site is IDR15,615.00 per individual per visit, totaling IDR99,782,308.00. The key factors influencing visitors to the WTP at Wediombo Beach are perceived attractiveness and educational value.
Placement Location Mapping for Nature-based Solutions in Flood Vulnerable Areas as a Disaster Management Alternative in Bantul Regency
Authors: Hias Bestari Anindya , Irbah Amanda , Fajar Nugroho Sulistiawan , Bayu Sekaranom Andung
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine potential locations around flood-vulnerable areas for developing the concept of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Bantul Regency-Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The data utilized includes rainfall, slope, elevation, land use, soil type, landform, distance from the river, actual flood data, and historical flood data. This data was obtained from the Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station, National Digital Elevation Model, Bantul Regional Development Planning Agency, and Bantul Regional Disaster Management Agency. The data were overlaid between the flood vulnerability maps processed using the Spatial Multi-Criteria Analysis method and Hydromorphological Landscape Unit Floodplain maps. Results of data processing and analysis for floodplain-based NbS indicate several locations for the implementation of NbS in the pilot project area, particularly at the confluence of the Opak and Oyo rivers. In the intersection of the Opak and Oyo River, various NbS types can be identified and applied. The suggested NbS includes porous pavements, riparian zones, detention basins, and inland wetlands. The placement of the four NbS is based on environmental conditions and the characteristics of each NbS object to prevent flooding.
Geographical Names Study of Nagari, a Local Customary-Based Community Unit in Agam Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Sevicha Dinda Putri , Cahyono Ari
Published: December 2023

Nagari names in Agam Regency are lacking historical record despite being a fundamental spatial information. Preliminary research has revealed inconsistencies in nagari name records, even in official government documents. This paper conducts an analysis of nagari names within Agam Regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Geographical names depict both the natural landscape and human activities, including their interaction with the environment [1], and Agam Regency spans from sea level to 2891 meters, featuring diverse landscapes, while the formation of nagari is deeply rooted in local customary law. This raises a question: what are nagari names in Agam Regency, and what do they signify?. Therefore, the objectives are: 1) establishing a digital nagari name database for Agam Regency, and 2) analysing geographical names based on linguistic and historical meanings. Primary methods used are interviews and literature studies. Approximately 52.44% of names are related to man-made features, human activities, and interactions, while others derive from natural features or a combination of both. Nagari names were found to be clustered around Bukittinggi and Lubuk Basung, historically significant regions. This study contributes to the preservation of nagari names in Agam Regency, and the digital database holds potential for further spatial analyses.
The dynamic and spatial distribution analysis of labour condition in Lampung Province before and during the COVID-19
Authors: Alfi F. , Husna A. , Satrio F.A. , Fauziah F. , Isnaini F.N. , Lestari N.D. , Putri R.F.
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Employment to Population Ratio (EPR), Open Unemployment Rate (OUR), Underemployment Rate (UER), labour force and open unemployment based on education, gender, and rural-urban areas. It examines the employment conditions of Lampung Province before COVID-19 based on the years 2017-2019, while during COVID- 19 based on the year 2020. The analysis carried out is a quantitative and qualitative descriptive method using secondary data from SAKERNAS 2017-2020. The results show that Lampung Province's LFPR level has an insignificant upward trend from 2017-2020 with an average increase of 0.77%. The EPR tends to increase from year to year except in 2019 which decreased by 0.56%. OUR decreased by 0.29% in 2018, was constant in 2019, and increased dramatically in 2020 by 0.64%. The workforce according to the highest education has increased in 2017-2020. The number of workforce 2017-2020 in rural areas is twice as much as in urban areas, with the characteristics of the growth of the workforce always being accompanied by an increase in the number of unemployed. The population of the Lampung Province workforce in 2017-2020 is still male dominated, a gap in job opportunities for the female population still exists.
Anthropogenic PMx air pollution susceptibility using AHP method in Java Island, Indonesia
Authors: Nugraha Hasan Adi , Ragita Putri , Kurniawan Bayu , Raihan Hana Syafi , Aisy Yumna Rohadatul , Sawitri Indah , Alverina Clara , Prasetya Bagus Dwi , Styawan Nirmala Hasna , Gunawan Ananda Shabrina Putri , Krisanto Emanuel Tatag , Putri Ratih Fitria , Insani Anugrah Aditya , Amri Ikhwan
Published: December 2023

Various health and welfare problems in human society originate from air pollution. PMx as one of the hydrometeorological hazards caused by humans is sustainable, ironically having an impact on the lives of human society, especially in areas that are densely populated. This research aims to estimate the susceptibility of PMx air pollution in Java Island, Indonesia. This island was chosen because it has a large population (151.59 million people in 2020) and is growing into a regional economic and industrial center. Java Island also has various cases of extreme air pollution. In this study, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is utilized to assess the susceptibility of anthropogenic PMx air pollution, taking into account factors like morphology, rainfall, mining area buffers, industrial area buffers, and traffic buffers. The results showed that anthropogenic PMx susceptibility was related to active and passive factors. The active factor is anthropogenic activity, while the passive factor is natural inhibition. Anthropogenic activities that have a big influence are industrial activities, followed by mining activities, and transportation. Meanwhile natural inhibitors such as rainfall and morphology, have a relatively smaller influence. Analysis of susceptibility distribution is very important for mitigating air pollution hazards, especially in Java Island.
Characteristics of Active Volcanoes in Sumatra, Indonesia: From Perspective Seismicity, Magma Chemical Composition and Eruption History
Authors: Sugianto Nanang , Nukman Mochamad , Suryanto Wiwit
Published: December 2023

The characteristics of active volcanoes in Sumatra have been summarized based on the analysis of the relationship between seismicity, morphology, magma chemical composition, and eruption history. The level of volcano activity is linked to how partial melting depth, continuity distribution of hypocentre beneath each volcano to the trench line (magma dyke), visual activity seen on craters, chemical magma content, and reoccurrence of eruption analysis. The analysis result showed the current status of the volcano is inverted linear with partial melting depth. The scatter point of the hypocentre beneath the alert and warning volcano is continued to the trench line, but normal volcano status is discontinued. It was similar to volcanic activity seen in craters. It may relate to the quantity and activity of magma flow in dyke. According to reoccurrence analysis, Mt. Krakatau, Mt. Marapi, and Mt. Kerinci are highly vulnerable because they have the shortest accumulated eruption interval. However, all of active volcanoes have the potential for repeated massive eruptions, like what happened to Sinabung. Mix eruption is their eruption because magma types tend to be basaltic and andesitic. Only on Mt. Dempo is detected rhyolitic (SiO2 more than 65%).
Land Conversion Analysis in Buleleng District, Bali: An Outlook for Sustainable Tourism Development
Authors: Majiid Muhammad Adrian , Bagia Rizky Bagus Putra , Komaladewi Agista , Wijonarko Pulung Bagas , Assriakhun Gita Solas , Salsabila Sonia Nada , Reinhart Hilary
Published: December 2023

Buleleng District, Buleleng Regency, Bali is one of the main tourism destinations that offer various types of tourism activities. This region is also included in one of the National Tourism Strategic Areas which will intensify tourism activities and induce land conversion from non-built-up to built-up area to satisfy tourism sector demands. Departing from that background, this paper aims to analyze the land conversion that happens and study the impacts as the foundation in contextualizing sustainable tourism management to this case. For the land conversion analysis, Sentinel-2 satellite imageries capturing 2017 and 2022 images are used and the classification is done using the Semi-Automatic Classification Plugin in QGIS. As a result, satellite imageries show that there was land conversion happening with Banyuasri, Beratan, and Ligundi Villages having the highest land conversion proportion. Land conversion impacts tourists’ thermal comfort and disrupts food security as many agricultural areas were converted. As the paddy field holds a crucial role in the culture of the Buleleng Resident, it may also impact the cultural institution. Sustainable tourism development will control the land conversion and mitigate the negative impact and can be deployed together with the adat institution approach.
Determination of the Best Modes of the Electric Power System Containing Thermal and Hydro Power Plants Using the Method of Stepped Optimization
Authors: Kler Aleksandr M. , Zharkov Pavel V. , Epishkin Nikolai O. , Stepanova Elena L. , Karamov Dmitriy N.
Published: December 2023

The paper presents an approach to determining the best modes of an electric power system using the stepped optimization method. The features of modeling and optimization of heat sources included in electrical power systems are described. The problem of coordinated optimization of average monthly regimes of the design year is considered, including taking into account the features of hydroelectric power plants with reservoirs of multi-year regulation when optimizing long-term operating regimes of electric power systems. The features of the stepped optimization method are given. As an example of optimization of long-term modes of the electric power system, the electric power system of the Yakutia Republic is considered.
Evaluating potential impact of plastic waste recycling industry on the global energy market
Authors: Kapustin Nikita
Published: December 2023

Plastic recycling and “closed-loop” plastics market are among the “hot topics” in the global environmentalist agenda. Secondary plastics are lauded as a way to eliminate demand for fossil hydrocarbon feedstock and solve the polymer pollution crisis. The author has reviewed the potential technological capacity of plastic recycling for affecting the oil and energy markets and the current government legislations for the “circular plastics” development. Even under the “best case” scenario, secondary plastics were found to be able to provide around a third of demand by 2030, and state plans indicate even lower figures.
Greenhouse gas balance of Russia: the specifics of the federal districts
Authors: Maysyuk Elena P. , Ivanova Irina Yu , Izhbuldin Alexandr K. , Gubiy Elena V.
Published: December 2023

The paper is devoted to the analysis of the greenhouse gas balance developed by the authors for the main participating sectors in the context of federal districts based on actual data for 2021. On the one hand, the energy industry is involved, which is the sector of the economy that occupies a leading position in terms of greenhouse gas emissions – up to 80% of total emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions from the main sectors of the fuel and energy complex were estimated: power generation from fossil fuels and production of fuel and energy resources. On the other hand, the volumes of CO2 absorbed by managed forests of the forest fund, which are the main sink of CO2, were calculated, taking into account losses caused by logging, fires and other causes. The calculated estimates of greenhouse gas emissions showed that the main inflow in all subjects of the Russian Federation comes from energy generation: the largest emission is in the Ural, Central and Siberian federal districts. In terms of greenhouse gas emissions, the Siberian Federal District stands out in coal production, and the Urals Federal District in hydrocarbon production. The largest contribution to the absorption of carbon dioxide is made by the Siberian and Far Eastern Federal Districts. The contribution of these districts to the total figure for Russia is almost half. The only federal district with a negative net balance of greenhouse gases, as determined by the study, is the Far East.
Gasification as a way to combat air pollution in Krasnoyarsk
Authors: Gayvoronskaya Maria
Published: December 2023

The main hydrocarbon fuel for the energy supply of the city of Krasnoyarsk is coal, local brown coal from Borodino. The energy supply of autonomous consumers of the city, and these are mainly private households on the left bank of the Yenisei, is carried out at the expense of their own boilers running on coal, wood and other solid fuels. This creates an acute problem of air pollution in the city, which affects the life and health of people. Natural gas is used only in liquefied form and in small quantities. One of the ways to reduce emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere is gasification of the housing stock, which has become extremely relevant after the adoption of the Gasification Roadmap. Various options for household energy supply and gasification are considered and evaluated. The most profitable option for gasification is the construction of a branch from the main export gas pipeline Power of Siberia-2. However, it will be implemented no earlier than in 5-10 years, so other options for autonomous energy supply with lower emissions are offered. In addition, it is proposed to take into account the following effects when making a decision on the energy supply of households: the cost of using different types of fuel, inter-fuel competition, the interests of energy companies, the region, the population, greenhouse gas emissions, convenience, comfort and health of the population, the goals of the state for a comfortable environment.
Legal issues and peculiarities of risk minimisation in recovery of civil damages incurred by a consumer subsequent to the supply of electricity of improper quality
Authors: Pronina Elena V.
Published: December 2023

The legislation concerning Electric Power Industry does not directly stipulate for statement of obligations or liability of the supplier for the delivered electric utility of inadequate quality. At the same time, it does not limit the application of civil law regulations, including the regulation on the buyer’s right to demand a proportionate reduction in the purchase price of goods purchased of improper quality, enshrined in paragraph 1 of Article 475 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
Hard-to-recover oil reserves in the context of sustainable development of resource regions
Authors: Kryukov Valeriy , Tokarev Anatoliy
Published: December 2023

The main objectives of the study are to assess the potential socio-economic effects of hard-to-recover oil reserves (HROR) development at the regional level and prepare recommendations for institutional conditions that guide oil and gas companies to develop such resources. An approach was developed to analyze the potential socio-economic effects from the implementation of HROR development projects. The methodology is based on methods for evaluating investment projects and analyzing intersectoral relations. The study was carried out on the example of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO). The calculations show that the development of HROR will form the prerequisites for stabilizing production volumes in the KhMAO, generate significant direct and indirect effects for the region related to the increase in tax revenues, maintenance of related industries and employment.
Hydrogen energy as a guarantee of energy security
Authors: Lariukhina Asia
Published: December 2023

This article raises the crucial issue of energy security today, particularly in European countries. And the advantages of hydrogen energy, which can contribute to energy security through hydrogen produced in electrolysis plants from renewable energy sources; renewable energy can be built even in countries where oil, gas and coal are not available; and hydrogen can be used for load balancing in the grid as a storage and as a distributed energy source where there is no access to the electricity grid. The conclusion is that hydrogen energy can provide a degree of energy security, but only if costs are reduced.
Nonthermal plasma for capturing CO2 as a path to ecologically clean energy
Authors: Zaychenko Ilya Vladimirovich , Gordin Sergey Aleksandrovich , Sizintseva Anna Sergeevna , Sokolova Vera Sergeevna , Bazheryanu Viktoria Vasilyevna
Published: December 2023

One of the serious environmental problems of our time is the impact on global climate change of the atmospheric pollution processes with greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide is the most significant component of the anthropogenic impact on the heat balance of the earth. Therefore, reducing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is becoming increasingly important. Non-thermal plasma technology is considered as an attractive alternative for converting greenhouse gases into syngas and other valuable chemicals at lower temperatures. Highly active species generated in such a plasma are favourable for both initiation and propagation of chemical reactions. The combined effect of plasma and heterogeneous catalysis for fuel production from CH4 reforming has attracted increasing attention. The coupling between plasma and catalyst become complex when the catalyst is placed directly in the plasma. Both chemical and physical properties of the plasma and catalyst can be changed by the presence of each other. In this paper we studied resent progress in non-thermal plasma-catalysis research for CO2 capturing application.
Modeling of non-sinusoidal modes of operation of the power supply system at resonance
Authors: Zhang Zixuan , Serikov Vladimir
Published: December 2023

In this article, power systems operating modes with both non-linear and linear loads and a capacitor bank are analyzed. In particular, the power supply systems of industrial enterprises are considered. The studies covered a daily change of linear load with the corresponding regulation of capacitor bank powers. Moreover, the capacitor powers at which the resonant modes arise at canonical harmonics were determined. The results show that the with regulation of the capacitors’ power on a daily basis, the voltage quality may not meet the requirements of power quality indicators. Furthermore, the capacitor units themselves may be overloaded with higher harmonic currents.
Study to evaluate the effect of terrain surface on performance of a wind farm in Ninh Thuan province, Vietnam
Authors: Van Thin Dinh , Duc Nguyen Huu , Sang Le Quang , Van Binh Doan
Published: December 2023

Topography is one of the important factors directly related to the distribution of wind resources, so it plays an important role in determining the layout and operation efficiency of wind power farms. In this research, we use a combination of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) method and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to determine suitable locations for building wind turbines in complex terrain conditions. The selected region to build the analytical model is an area with many hills and mountains adjacent to the East Sea, in Thuan Nam and Ninh Phuoc districts, Ninh Thuan province. The first part, this article will provides a general method for determining the best locations for installation of wind turbines according to specific terrain conditions. Then, apply this method to build accurate 3D models for the area, the models are meshed by hexagonal elements combined with tetrahedron elements with side lengths of 200m. The results obtained from the models are the distributions of wind speed by altitude at specific locations such as mountain peaks, mountain slopes, valleys of the area pointed out. Based on these results, the locations with high and stable wind speed, suitable for wind turbine operation are suggested. In addition, the article also presents some locations where wind with high turbulence or eddy winds may appear, which may adversely affect turbine performance. Finally, the paper gives an optimal location map for a wind farm with a capacity of less than 100MW using a turbine with a 4MW capacity.
The green transformation and development in China under resource constraints
Authors: Liu Xueyao
Published: December 2023

Under energy constraints, green development becomes the main development direction in China now. The green transformation of the economic growth pattern and the green transformation of industry are feasible ways to pursue green development. For the green transformation of the economic growth pattern, various proposals related to environmental protection, resource utilisation, and ecological restoration of mining land are suggested and discussed. For the green transformation of industry, several suggestions are provided for resource-based industries, environmental industries, and other industries. These discussions can contribute to the formulation and development of economic, industrial, and energy policies in China.
Design of day-ahead load profile to improve the efficiency of commercial and industrial microgrids
Authors: Kovalchuk Darya , Glazunova Anna
Published: December 2023

Commercial and industrial microgrids (CIM) are created to meet the needs of businesses and corporations. The creation of the CIM, where power is generated only from renewable energy sources (RES), has a positive effect on the environment. The CIM is a local energy cell connected to the power system by a power transmission line, and includes its power plants, network, and consumers. Special rules are developed to regulate the relationship between the CIM and the power system for the violation of which a fine is imposed. Compliance with these rules by the CIM requires the creation of a CIM management strategy aimed at avoiding a fine. Within the framework of this strategy, active consumers and energy storage systems play an important role in reducing fines and maintaining the power balance in the CIM. The study aims to explore the possibility of optimal functioning of an environmentally friendly CIM without violating obligations to the power system.
Short-Term Outcomes of COVID-19 Pandemic on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Screening and Management
Authors: Orelaru Felix , Edwards Melanie , Raleigh Ruth , Abunayla Ali , Bush Rachel , Porter Shannon , Schumaker Kate , Albright Jeremy , Adams Kumari N.
Published: December 2023

Background To assess the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) screening, staging, and management in a single health care system.

Materials and Methods From November 2015 to December 2020, a total of 1,547 NSCLC cases was reported at our institution including 1,329 cases pre-COVID-19 and 218 cases during COVID-19. Pre-COVID-19 was defined as November 2015 to February 2020, while during COVID-19 was March 2020 to December 2020. Data were collected from tumor registry and medical record review. Patients with mesothelioma, lymphoma, small cell, or mixed small cell cancer were excluded from the study.

Results Both pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 cohorts had similar comorbidities including age (70 vs. 71 years), current smokers (35 vs. 32%), and chronic obstructive lung disease (32 vs. 28%). The number of low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening scans decreased by 25% during COVID-19 compared with pre-COVID-19 era. There were more cases of stage 1A NSCLC pre-COVID-19 (31 vs. 25%) and more stage 4 cancer during COVID-19 (42 vs. 33%); p = 0.01. The proportion of patients treated with radiotherapy was similar between pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 (49 vs. 50%), but fewer patients underwent surgery during COVID-19 (17 vs. 27%; p = 0.004). The median time to radiotherapy (67 days) and surgery (29 days) was similar between the groups. The unadjusted overall 6-month mortality after lung cancer diagnoses was higher during COVID-19 compared with pre-COVID-19 (28 vs. 22%; p = 0.04).

Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in delayed lung cancer screening scans, and more patients had diagnosis of advanced NSCLC; however, short-term mortality was unchanged.
Heteroepitaxy of N-polar AlN on C-face 4H-SiC: Structural and optical properties
Authors: Hu Mingtao , Wang Ping , Wang Ding , Wu Yuanpeng , Mondal Shubham , Wang Danhao , Ahmadi Elaheh , Ma Tao , Mi Zetian
Published: December 2023

To date, it has remained challenging to achieve N-polar AlN, which is of great importance for high power, high frequency, and high temperature electronics, acoustic resonators and filters, ultraviolet (UV) optoelectronics, and integrated photonics. Here, we performed a detailed study of the molecular beam epitaxy and characterization of N-polar AlN on C-face 4H-SiC substrates. The N-polar AlN films grown under optimized conditions exhibit an atomically smooth surface and strong excitonic emission in the deep UV with luminescence efficiency exceeding 50% at room temperature. Detailed scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) studies suggest that most dislocations are terminated/annihilated within ∼200 nm AlN grown directly on the SiC substrate due to the relatively small (1%) lattice mismatch between AlN and SiC. The strain distribution of AlN is further analyzed by STEM and micro-Raman spectroscopy, and its impact on the temperature-dependent deep UV emission is elucidated.
Comprehensive analysis revealed that titanium dioxide nanoparticles could strengthen the resistance of apple rootstock B9 to saline-alkali stress
Authors: Xian Xulin , Zhang Zhongxing , Li Cailong , Ding Liang , Guo Haichao , Zhai Jietao , Wang Yanxiu
Published: December 2023

Apple growth and development can be adversely affected by saline–alkali stress, which has become a significant factor restricting the high yield of the apple industry. In recent years, nanomaterials have become a potential source for plant growth and development. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2NPs) play an important role in multiple plant development processes, including mitigating environmental stress. In this study, one-year-old apple rootstock B9 stem cuttings were used as research objects. Different concentrations of TiO2NPs were applied to the roots before saline–alkali treatment. Principal component analysis showed that 1 g kg−1 TiO2NPs treatment had the best effect in alleviating the stress for B9. It significantly reduced the damage to B9 under salt–alkali stress, increased the content of photosynthetic pigment, enhanced the performance of Photosystem II, and promoted photosynthesis. At the same time, the content of K+ was increased, and the ion toxicity was alleviated. In addition, TiO2NPs have also been shown to reduce B9 cell damage and lipid peroxidation, increase antioxidant enzyme activity, and regulate the accumulation of solutes. Overall, this study provides a theoretical basis for TiO2NPs to mitigate the adverse effects of plants under saline–alkali stress and provides useful insights for managing other plants affected by global salinity and alkalinity.
Mammalian circadian clock proteins form dynamic interacting microbodies distinct from phase separation
Authors: Xie Pancheng , Xie Xiaowen , Ye Congrong , Dean Kevin M. , Laothamatas Isara , Taufique S. K. Tahajjul , Takahashi Joseph , Yamazaki Shin , Xu Ying , Liu Yi
Published: December 2023

Liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) underlies diverse biological processes. Because most LLPS studies were performed in vitro using recombinant proteins or in cells that overexpress protein, the physiological relevance of LLPS for endogenous protein is often unclear. PERIOD, the intrinsically disordered domain-rich proteins, are central mammalian circadian clock components and interact with other clock proteins in the core circadian negative feedback loop. Different core clock proteins were previously shown to form large complexes. Circadian clock studies often rely on experiments that overexpress clock proteins. Here, we show that when Per2 transgene was stably expressed in cells, PER2 protein formed nuclear phosphorylation-dependent slow-moving LLPS condensates that recruited other clock proteins. Super-resolution microscopy of endogenous PER2, however, revealed formation of circadian-controlled, rapidly diffusing nuclear microbodies that were resistant to protein concentration changes, hexanediol treatment, and loss of phosphorylation, indicating that they are distinct from the LLPS condensates caused by protein overexpression. Surprisingly, only a small fraction of endogenous PER2 microbodies transiently interact with endogenous BMAL1 and CRY1, a conclusion that was confirmed in cells and in mice tissues, suggesting an enzyme-like mechanism in the circadian negative feedback process. Together, these results demonstrate that the dynamic interactions of core clock proteins are a key feature of mammalian circadian clock mechanism and the importance of examining endogenous proteins in LLPS and circadian clock studies.
The Many Meanings of ‘One’: The Concept and Practice of the One Health Approach in Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes
Authors: Karimova Paulina G. , Lee Kuang-Chung
Published: December 2023

What does One Health mean for a complex socio-ecological system? How can this integrated approach be put into practice? Can it foster on-the-ground local management and national policy uptake? Our commentary explores these questions by looking at the concept of One Health in the context of socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) and the use of resilience assessment in SEPLS as a tool for its operationalisation in Taiwan. We conclude that One Health has a high sustainability potential for holistic, dynamic and integrated solutions in complex systems at various scales.

One Health impact statement

From a ‘scapes’ perspective, the One Health approach offers an opportunity to take a fresh look at the familiar socio-ecological components of a landscape or seascape – community, biodiversity and abiotic environment. In fact, in addition to the holistic and dynamic qualities of it as a concept, its implementation in a real-world setting allows to explore its many meanings of ‘One’. One Health stands for ‘oneness’ – as many inter-connected elements within one system, for being ‘the only one’ – as the most valuable and cherished thing, and for ‘one for all’ – as what is to be co-created and shared by all living beings.
Incorporation of recovered food and food scraps into poultry feed: A systematic review
Authors: Simmons Christopher W. , Duan Faye , Pitesky Maurice E. , Liu Yanhong , Tobar Zachary
Published: December 2023

Food wastage represents the loss of both economic and resource investments. Incorporation of recovered food and food scraps, defined as the potentially edible organic matter left over from the preparation, sale, and consumption of food, into animal feed is a potential strategy to reduce food wastage and recover some of the embedded resources within the residual food material. There is a need to align recovered food and food scraps’ nutritional quality, chemical and biological safety with scalable and feasible processing requirements that dovetail with the nutritional requirements of food animals. This review examines the feasibility of incorporating treated post-consumer food scraps into poultry feed, which currently represent the most consumed animal protein on the planet. The review summarizes the broad nutritional composition of post-consumer food scraps, toxicological considerations associated with incorporating food scraps into poultry feed, food scrap pre-treatments related to feed applications and feeding studies that incorporated post-consumer food scraps into animal feed rations. Research appears to indicate that sterilization through heat treatment is sufficient to control pathogenic microorganism contamination in recovered food. Other contaminants such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, microplastics, biogenic amines, antinutritional factors cannot always be removed from recovered food and subsequently, infrastructure to survey levels of contamination in recovered food to be used in concert with developing technologies to better remove these contaminants is recommended. Subsequently, the review illustrates that pre-treatments in concert with surveillance of incoming recovered food and food scraps may be used to ensure the safety of incorporating such material into poultry feed. Studies show large variability in the nutritional composition of consumer food scraps, but on average, lipid and fiber levels are higher in recovered food scraps compared to maize and soybean meal, while protein levels are higher than in maize and lower than in soybean meal. Feeding studies suggest an incorporation level of up to approximately 20% is associated with positive or neutral impacts on growth performance indicators
Barter, Money, and Commercial Arithmetic
Authors: Fayazmanesh Sasan
Published: December 2023

The manuscripts dealing with commercial practices in Europe from the thirteenth to early seventeenth centuries have been the subject of numerous studies by those interested in the history of mathematics and sociology of knowledge. Indeed, these manuscripts shed a great deal of light on how modern mathematics, as well as mechanistic naturalism of the Enlightenment, can be traced to commercial arithmetic of the medieval and Renaissance periods. As such, the recent interest in these early manuscripts is well understood. But there is another aspect of these writings that has received far less attention: the economic contents of these manuscripts and their implications. for economic theory. In what follows, I will attempt to remedy this shortcoming by looking at the monetary lessons of these manuscripts concerning barter.
Medioapical contractile pulses coordinated between cells regulate Drosophila eye morphogenesis
Authors: Rosa-Birriel Christian , Malin Jacob , Hatini Victor
Published: December 2023

Lattice cells (LCs) in the developing Drosophila retina change shape before attaining final form. Previously, we showed that repeated contraction and expansion of apical cell contacts affect these dynamics. Here, we describe another factor, the assembly of a Rho1-dependent medioapical actomyosin ring formed by nodes linked by filaments that contract the apical cell area. Cell area contraction alternates with relaxation, generating pulsatile changes in cell area that exert force on neighboring LCs. Moreover, Rho1 signaling is sensitive to mechanical changes, becoming active when tension decreases and cells expand, while the negative regulator RhoGAP71E accumulates when tension increases and cells contract. This results in cycles of cell area contraction and relaxation that are reciprocally synchronized between adjacent LCs. Thus, mechanically sensitive Rho1 signaling controls pulsatile medioapical actomyosin contraction and coordinates cell behavior across the epithelium. Disrupting the kinetics of pulsing can lead to developmental errors, suggesting this process controls cell shape and tissue integrity during epithelial morphogenesis of the retina.
Investigating hexagonal closed packed crystal lattice through QSPR modeling via linear regression analysis and Topsis
Authors: Aslam Adnan , Saeed Saadia , Kanwal Salma , Tchier Fairouz
Published: December 2023

Abstracts

This research work covers three highly dominating reverse degree-based topological descriptors evaluated for the three-dimensional hexagonal close-packed (HCP) crystal structure lattice. HCP crystal lattice has a highly symmetrical and elegant crystal structure, and we have observed that results obtained from symmetrical structures draw symmetry in the numerical formulation obtained from topological descriptors. For this purpose, we will investigate whether the HCP lattice formed by an odd pair of unit cells is the best or an even pair of unit cells forming the lattice and how they behave in a dominating sense when investigated through the conclusions obtained from QSPR modeling. The QSPR model has been proposed to check the efficiency of each specified topological descriptor for five highly commendable physio-chemical properties: melting or boiling point, density, molar heat capacity, and enthalpy. Further, we have discovered the ideology to obtain the best possible structure when investigated and established on a statistically and mathematically strong proving and to what extent we can extract from QSPR to implement MCDM techniques, here considering TOPSIS that provide the best HCP structure lattice rankings. The obtained results may be helpful for researchers to better understand the structure and studying different physical/chemical properties of HCP crystal lattice.
Interferometry analysis with fringe normalization and matrix Abel inversion for plasma diagnostics
Authors: Lee S. , Nam I. , Cho M. , Jang D. , Kwon S. , Suk H. , Kim M.
Published: December 2023

In plasma diagnostics using interferometry, the phase shift caused by the plasma in the
fringes is extracted to determine the plasma density. The common method to extract the phase shift
from the fringes is the fast-Fourier-Transform (FFT), but this technique encounters challenges
when dealing with insufficient fringe numbers, spatially varying fringe frequencies, or extremely
sharp phase changes. These challenges result in errors and hinder the acquisition of precise phase
measurements. To tackle this issue, we introduced the fringe normalization (FN) method. The
simulations demonstrated that the FN method extracts accurate phase information, surpassing the
capabilities of the FFT method. As a result, this advancement enables more precise plasma
diagnostics by mitigating errors that arise during the phase data processing. Furthermore, we
improved the code for the inverse matrix Abel inversion to convert phase information into
density. The simulation employing this code showed that the developed code provides more accurate
values in the analysis of plasmas with a sharp density profile, assisting in electron beam
manipulation in laser-plasma acceleration.
A generic node identification and routing algorithm in a distributed data acquisition platform: D-Matrix
Authors: Sun Zhengyang , Yang Junfeng , Zhang Lei , Wang Tianxing , Liu Ruolin , Song Kezhu
Published: December 2023

Data acquisition (DAQ) systems are vital components in
large-scale physics experiments. For communication, control and
tracking purposes, all system components must be unambiguously
identified. D-Matrix, as a generic distributed stream processing DAQ
platform, accommodates various device connection methods, including
networking, PCIe bus, point-to-point optical fiber links,
etc. Although there are mature node identification solutions for
each connection method individually, the uniform solution applicable
to all connection methods remains crucial in a generic DAQ
platform. D-Matrix abstracts a unified Multiple Point-to-Point
transmission model (MPP model), supporting various physical
connection methods and enabling multiple communication channels on a
single physical link. Referring to the tree universal address
system, a generic automatic node identification algorithm is
proposed based on the MPP model. With simple configuration, this
algorithm enables automatic node traversal, yielding a routing-based
identification result that supports clustering and hierarchical node
management requirements common in large-scale physics
experiments. This paper explains the details of the algorithm and
presents an example of the DAQ system based on the algorithm.
Measurement of PMT charge nonlinearity using the continuous light attenuation method
Authors: Wang Xiaoyu , Cui Shuwang
Published: December 2023

We use a continuous neutral density attenuator to
investigate the photomultiplier tube (PMT) charge nonlinearity which
exists in the PMT response to external signals to be measured. The
results show that this testing approach provides a reliable and
practical method for characterizing the PMT nonlinearity, enabling
optimization of the operation conditions and improving the
measurement accuracy of PMT by mitigating the nonlinearity. This
study helps to advance the research and measurements in the related
fields using a PMT.