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Mapping Extreme Wildfires Using a Critical Threshold in SMAP Soil Moisture
Authors: Goffin Benjamin D. , Aryal Aashutosh , Deppert Quinton , Ross Kenton W. , Lakshmi Venkataraman
Published: July 2024

This study analyzed the ground conditions that allowed some extreme wildfires in 2017 and 2023 to take such proportions and burn around 750,000 ha across Central Chile. Using publicly available satellite data, we examined the relationship between the burned areas from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometers (MODIS) and their antecedent soil moisture from the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission. We found that a small number of fires were responsible for disproportionately large burned areas and that these megafires (i.e., >10,000 ha) were more likely to exhibit relatively drier conditions in the months and days prior. Based on this, we tested various thresholds in low antecedent soil moisture to identify areas more prone to megafires. By differentiating the moisture conditions below and above 0.14 m3/m3, we were able to map all of the 2017 megafires, at least in part. Our classification balanced the success and errors in prediction, yielding 54.1% recall and 75.9% precision (well above the 56.3% baseline). For 2023, the burned areas could not be classified as accurately, due to differences in pre-fire conditions. Overall, our research provided new insights into the link between satellite-based soil moisture and extreme wildfire events. Among other things, this study demonstrated that certain critical thresholds in SMAP had predictive skill to identify conditions more conducive to megafires. Ultimately, this work can be expanded to other parts of the world in support of enhanced wildfire mitigation and management.
Dual-Slope Path Loss Model for Integrating Vehicular Sensing Applications in Urban and Suburban Environments
Authors: Fernández Herman , Rubio Lorenzo , Rodrigo Peñarrocha Vicent M. , Reig Juan
Published: July 2024

The development of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs), and autonomous driving (AD) has progressed rapidly in recent years, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and their integration with dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) systems and fifth-generation (5G) networks. This has led to improved mobility conditions in different road propagation environments: urban, suburban, rural, and highway. The use of these communication technologies has enabled drivers and pedestrians to be more aware of the need to improve their behavior and decision making in adverse traffic conditions by sharing information from cameras, radars, and sensors widely deployed in vehicles and road infrastructure. However, wireless data transmission in VANETs is affected by the specific conditions of the propagation environment, weather, terrain, traffic density, and frequency bands used. In this paper, we characterize the path loss based on the extensive measurement campaign carrier out in vehicular environments at 700 MHz and 5.9 GHz under realistic road traffic conditions. From a linear dual-slope path loss propagation model, the results of the path loss exponents and the standard deviations of the shadowing are reported. This study focused on three different environments, i.e., urban with high traffic density (U-HD), urban with moderate/low traffic density (U-LD), and suburban (SU). The results presented here can be easily incorporated into VANET simulators to develop, evaluate, and validate new protocols and system architecture configurations under more realistic propagation conditions.
Side-Opened Hollow Fiber-Based SPR Sensor for High Refractive Index Detection
Authors: Meng Ge , Luan Nannan , He Hao , Lei Fan , Liu Jianfei
Published: July 2024

To facilitate the sensor fabrication and sensing operation in microstructured optical fiber-based surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors for high refractive index (RI) detection, we propose a special hollow fiber-based SPR sensor that comprises an opening on its body side and a thin gold layer coated on its outer surface. The analyte is able to flow into the hollow core through the side-opening to form new fiber core, with the Gaussian-like mode propagating in it. We investigate the sensing performance of the proposed sensor in a higher RI range of 1.48 to 1.54 at two feasible schemes: one is to only fill the fiber core with analyte (Scheme A), and the other is to directly immerse the sensor in the analyte (Scheme B). The results demonstrate that our sensor exhibits higher wavelength sensitivity at Scheme A with a maximum wavelength sensitivity of 12,320 nm/RIU, while a greater amplitude sensitivity was found at Scheme B with a maximum amplitude sensitivity of 1146 RIU−1. Our proposed sensor features the advantages of simple fabrication, flexible operation, easy analyte filling and replacing, enhanced real-time detection capabilities, high RI detection, and very high wavelength sensitivity and amplitude sensitivity, which makes it more competitive in SPR sensing applications.
Deep Learning-Based Dynamic Region of Interest Autofocus Method for Grayscale Image
Authors: Wang Yao , Wu Chuan , Gao Yunlong , Liu Huiying
Published: July 2024

In the field of autofocus for optical systems, although passive focusing methods are widely used due to their cost-effectiveness, fixed focusing windows and evaluation functions in certain scenarios can still lead to focusing failures. Additionally, the lack of datasets limits the extensive research of deep learning methods. In this work, we propose a neural network autofocus method with the capability of dynamically selecting the region of interest (ROI). Our main work is as follows: first, we construct a dataset for automatic focusing of grayscale images; second, we transform the autofocus issue into an ordinal regression problem and propose two focusing strategies: full-stack search and single-frame prediction; and third, we construct a MobileViT network with a linear self-attention mechanism to achieve automatic focusing on dynamic regions of interest. The effectiveness of the proposed focusing method is verified through experiments, and the results show that the focusing MAE of the full-stack search can be as low as 0.094, with a focusing time of 27.8 ms, and the focusing MAE of the single-frame prediction can be as low as 0.142, with a focusing time of 27.5 ms.
Joint Optimization of Age of Information and Energy Consumption in NR-V2X System Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
Authors: Song Shulin , Zhang Zheng , Wu Qiong , Fan Pingyi , Fan Qiang
Published: July 2024

As autonomous driving may be the most important application scenario of the next generation, the development of wireless access technologies enabling reliable and low-latency vehicle communication becomes crucial. To address this, 3GPP has developed Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) specifications based on 5G New Radio (NR) technology, where Mode 2 Side-Link (SL) communication resembles Mode 4 in LTE-V2X, allowing direct communication between vehicles. This supplements SL communication in LTE-V2X and represents the latest advancements in cellular V2X (C-V2X) with the improved performance of NR-V2X. However, in NR-V2X Mode 2, resource collisions still occur and thus degrade the age of information (AOI). Therefore, an interference cancellation method is employed to mitigate this impact by combining NR-V2X with Non-Orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) technology. In NR-V2X, when vehicles select smaller resource reservation intervals (RRIs), higher-frequency transmissions use more energy to reduce AoI. Hence, it is important to jointly considerAoI and communication energy consumption based on NR-V2X communication. Then, we formulate such an optimization problem and employ the Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) algorithm to compute the optimal transmission RRI and transmission power for each transmitting vehicle to reduce the energy consumption of each transmitting vehicle and the AoI of each receiving vehicle. Extensive simulations demonstrate the performance of our proposed algorithm.
A Novel Workflow for Electrophysiology Studies in Patients with Brugada Syndrome
Authors: Hartwig Valentina , Morelli Maria Sole , Martini Nicola , Seghetti Paolo , Tirabasso Davide , Positano Vincenzo , Latrofa Sara , Mansi Giacomo , Rossi Andrea , Giannoni Alberto , Tognetti Alessandro , Vanello Nicola
Published: July 2024

Brugada Syndrome (BrS) is a primary electrical epicardial disease characterized by ST-segment elevation followed by a negative T-wave in the right precordial leads on the surface electrocardiogram (ECG), also known as the ‘type 1’ ECG pattern. The risk stratification of asymptomatic individuals with spontaneous type 1 ECG pattern remains challenging. Clinical and electrocardiographic prognostic markers are known. As none of these predictors alone is highly reliable in terms of arrhythmic prognosis, several multi-factor risk scores have been proposed for this purpose. This article presents a new workflow for processing endocardial signals acquired with high-density RV electro-anatomical mapping (HDEAM) from BrS patients. The workflow, which relies solely on Matlab software, calculates various electrical parameters and creates multi-parametric maps of the right ventricle. The workflow, but it has already been employed in several research studies involving patients carried out by our group, showing its potential positive impact in clinical studies. Here, we will provide a technical description of its functionalities, along with the results obtained on a BrS patient who underwent an endocardial HDEAM.
Computer-Vision-Oriented Adaptive Sampling in Compressive Sensing
Authors: Liu Luyang , Nishikawa Hiroki , Zhou Jinjia , Taniguchi Ittetsu , Onoye Takao
Published: July 2024

Compressive sensing (CS) is recognized for its adeptness at compressing signals, making it a pivotal technology in the context of sensor data acquisition. With the proliferation of image data in Internet of Things (IoT) systems, CS is expected to reduce the transmission cost of signals captured by various sensor devices. However, the quality of CS-reconstructed signals inevitably degrades as the sampling rate decreases, which poses a challenge in terms of the inference accuracy in downstream computer vision (CV) tasks. This limitation imposes an obstacle to the real-world application of existing CS techniques, especially for reducing transmission costs in sensor-rich environments. In response to this challenge, this paper contributes a CV-oriented adaptive CS framework based on saliency detection to the field of sensing technology that enables sensor systems to intelligently prioritize and transmit the most relevant data. Unlike existing CS techniques, the proposal prioritizes the accuracy of reconstructed images for CV purposes, not only for visual quality. The primary objective of this proposal is to enhance the preservation of information critical for CV tasks while optimizing the utilization of sensor data. This work conducts experiments on various realistic scenario datasets collected by real sensor devices. Experimental results demonstrate superior performance compared to existing CS sampling techniques across the STL10, Intel, and Imagenette datasets for classification and KITTI for object detection. Compared with the baseline uniform sampling technique, the average classification accuracy shows a maximum improvement of 26.23%, 11.69%, and 18.25%, respectively, at specific sampling rates. In addition, even at very low sampling rates, the proposal is demonstrated to be robust in terms of classification and detection as compared to state-of-the-art CS techniques. This ensures essential information for CV tasks is retained, improving the efficacy of sensor-based data acquisition systems.
Intravenous Lipid Emulsions in Anticonvulsants’ Toxicity
Authors: Dimitrova Simeonka , Dragomanova Stela , Kehayova Gabriela
Published: July 2024

In recent years, an innovative approach has emerged in the field of toxicology for managing acute intoxications caused by lipophilic substances: intravenous lipid emulsions (ILEs). Through numerous experiments and case reports, the efficacy of lipid emulsions in counteracting toxicities induced by lipophilic agents, including a significant number of antiepileptic (AE) drugs, have become increasingly evident. Data spanning a 10-year period (2010–2020) were analyzed by searching through multiple scientific publication platforms like PubMed, Science Direct, Research Gate, and Springer Link. This study focused on reviewing relevant case reports detailing successful intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) administration in patients with acute intoxications with antiepileptics, specifically examining the impact of fat emulsions on neurological status, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores, and corrected QT interval concerning hemodynamic instability. The typical symptoms of antiepileptic toxicity include central nervous system depression, ataxia, and nystagmus. Intravenous lipid emulsion application resulted in an increase in Glasgow Coma Scale scores and enhanced recovery from drug intoxication. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the potential utility of ILE as a component to antidote therapy in cases of acute AE poisoning involving neurotropic drugs. The process involves the engagement of various mechanisms of antitoxic activity.
Development and Validation of a Quantitative Analysis of Water-Soluble Vitamins Using High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography and Its Application to the Analysis of Nutraceuticals
Authors: Sikdar K. M. Yasif Kayes , Islam Md Khairul , Sostaric Tomislav , Lim Lee Yong , Locher Cornelia
Published: July 2024

In this study, a high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC)-based method was developed for the quantification of five water-soluble vitamins, B2, B3, B6, B12, and C, using ethanol–water (70:30, v/v) as the mobile phase. The method was validated according to the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines and the limits of detection/limits of quantification were determined as 5.27/15.97 ng (Vitamin B2), 13.03/39.47 ng (Vitamin B3), 59.61/180.64 ng (Vitamin B6), 14.17/42.93 ng (Vitamin B12), and 119.27/361.42 ng (Vitamin C) per band, respectively. The usefulness of the validated method for quality control was demonstrated with the successful quantitative analysis of the five vitamins in a range of nutraceuticals.
Correction: Wiriyasirikul et al. The Effectiveness of Promoting a Vegetable and Fruit Consumption Behavior Program among Preschool Children in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. Sustainability 2023, 15, 14350
Authors: Wiriyasirikul Suwichaya , Eksirinimit Thidarat , Kusol Kiatkamjorn , Jantasuwan Rachadaporn
Published: July 2024

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Spatio-Temporal Variations and Drivers of Carbon Storage in the Tibetan Plateau under SSP-RCP Scenarios Based on the PLUS-InVEST-GeoDetector Model
Authors: Huang Xiaodong , Liu Xiaoqian , Wang Ying
Published: July 2024

Enhancing carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems has become a key strategy for mitigating climate change. The Tibetan Plateau holds a pivotal position in achieving carbon neutrality, with the structural pattern of its land use types directly impacting the region’s ecosystem carbon storage capacity. However, there is still a lack of understanding of the spatial distribution of carbon storage in their ecosystems. This study targeted the Tibetan Plateau, utilizing land use data from 2000 to 2020, and employed the Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model to project land use patterns for 2030. By integrating future climate change projections, this study forecasted land use under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5 scenarios. The Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model was employed to quantify carbon storage from 2000 to 2030, while the GeoDetector model was used to explore the driving influences of factors such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI), Leaf Area Index (LAI), Net Primary Productivity (NPP), population density, and road network density on carbon storage. The results revealed that: (1) Grassland predominated the land use types on the Tibetan Plateau, with most types having a stability of over 70%, whereas significant changes were observed in the western Tibet Autonomous Region and southern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (2) Carbon storage on the Tibetan Plateau generally followed a tendency towards an initial decrease followed by an increase, with an average annual reduction of 50,107,371.79 Mg. The SSP1-2.6 scenario demonstrated the most substantial increase in carbon storage, being 18 times the natural trend, while the SSP5-8.5 scenario indicated the largest decrease. (3) Over the two decades, NDVI emerged as the most influential driver of carbon storage on the Tibetan Plateau, which was maintained at around 0.4, with the interaction between NDVI and NDWI exerting the strongest driving force, which was maintained at around 0.45. The conversion to forestland and grassland was the primary factor accounting for the change in carbon storage. Based on these results, despite the absence of empirical carbon density data, the SSP1-2.6 scenario could be regarded as a reference pathway for carbon storage changes on the Tibetan Plateau. Solely focusing on enhancing carbon storage by converting low-carbon land uses to high-carbon land uses is misguided; sustainable development represents the optimal approach for augmenting carbon storage on the Tibetan Plateau.
Spatiotemporal Population Projections within the Framework of Shared Socioeconomic Pathways: A Seoul, Korea, Case Study
Authors: Kang Youngeun , Lee Gyoungju
Published: July 2024

Despite evidence of the growing importance of shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) in addressing climate change globally, there is a gap in research concerning the prediction of regional SSP populations. This study aims to project Seoul’s population from 2020 to 2100 under various SSPs and to interpolate this population through a spatiotemporal approach. Utilizing data from the Korea National Statistical Office and international socioeconomic scenario data, we applied a regression model for predicting population growth. This was supplemented with population projections derived from cohort modeling to enhance accuracy. Population allocation within each grid was determined based on the total floor area of residential buildings. To reflect shifting population demands, we adjusted long-term population trends using observed building completion dates from 2010 to 2020. By 2100, SSP3 is projected to have Seoul’s lowest population at 2,344,075, while SSP5 is expected to have the highest at 5,683,042. We conducted an analysis of grid population characteristics based on SSPs and verified the accuracy of our findings. Our results underscore the importance of refined population estimates for sustainable urban planning, indicating the potential for extending grid population estimates to other regions.
Investigation of Partition Function Transformation for the Potts Model into a Dichromatic Knot Polynomial 74
Authors: Kassenova Tolkyn , Tsyba Pyotr , Razina Olga
Published: July 2024

This article examines quantum group symmetry using the Potts model. The transformation of the Potts model into a polynomial knot state on Kaufman square brackets is analyzed. It is shown how a dichromatic polynomial for a planar graph can be obtained using Temperley–Lieb operator algebra. The proposed work provides insight into the 74 knot-partition function of Takara Musubi using a strain factor that represents the particles in the lattice knots of the above-mentioned model. As far as theoretical physics is concerned, this statement provides a correct explanation of the connection between the Potts model and the similar square lattice of knot and link invariants.
Identification of IoT Devices Based on Hardware and Software Fingerprint Features
Authors: Jiang Yu , Dou Yufei , Hu Aiqun
Published: July 2024

Unauthenticated device access to a network presents substantial security risks. To address the challenges of access and identification for a vast number of devices with diverse functions in the era of the Internet of things (IoT), we propose an IoT device identification method based on hardware and software fingerprint features. This approach aims to achieve comprehensive “hardware–software–user” authentication. First, by extracting multimodal hardware fingerprint elements, we achieve identity authentication at the device hardware level. The time-domain and frequency-domain features of the device’s transient signals are extracted and further learned by a feature learning network to generate device-related time-domain and frequency-domain feature representations. These feature representations are fused using a splicing operation, and the fused features are input into the classifier to identify the device’s hardware attribute information. Next, based on the interaction traffic, behavioral information modeling and sequence information modeling are performed to extract the behavioral fingerprint elements of the device, achieving authentication at the software level. Experimental results demonstrate that the method proposed in this paper exhibits a high detection efficacy, achieving 99% accuracy in both software and hardware level identification.
Biomonitoring Study of Toxic Metal(loid)s: Levels in Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients
Authors: Milošević Nataša , Milanović Maja , Sazdanić Velikić Danica , Sudji Jan , Jovičić-Bata Jelena , Španović Milorad , Ševo Mirjana , Lukić Šarkanović Mirka , Torović Ljilja , Bijelović Sanja , Milić Nataša
Published: July 2024

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate heavy metal(loid)s (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr, Mn, Mo, Ni, and As) in lung cancer patients in order to elucidate their role as lung cancer environmental risk factors. Sixty-three patients of both sexes with adenocarcinoma stage IIIB or IV were enrolled in this research. The heavy metal(loid) urine concentrations were measured using ICP-MS. Arsenic was quantified above 10 μg/L in 44.44% of the samples. Nickel urinary concentrations above the ToxGuide reference levels were found in 50.79% of the samples, while lead was quantified in 9.52% of the urine samples. The urinary chromium levels were above the mean ToxGuide levels in 41.27% of the patients and were significantly higher in men in comparison with women (p = 0.035). The chromium urinary concentrations were positively associated with the CRP serum levels (p = 0.037). Cadmium was quantified in 61.90% of the samples with levels significantly higher in females than in males (p = 0.023), which was associated with smoking habits. Mercury was measured above the limit of quantification in 63.49% of the samples and was not associated with amalgam dental fillings. However, the Hg urinary concentrations were correlated positively with the ALT (p = 0.02), AST (p < 0.001), and GGT (p < 0.001) serum levels. In 46.03% of the samples, the Mo concentrations were above 32 μg/L, the mean value for healthy adults according to the ToxGuide, and 9.52% of the patients had Mn levels higher than 8 μg/L, the reference value for healthy adults based on ToxGuide data. The obtained results are preliminary, and further studies are needed to have a deeper insight into metal(loid) exposure’s association with lung cancer development, progression, and survival prediction.
Understanding Clinical Effectiveness and Safety Implications of Botulinum Toxin in Children: A Narrative Review of the Literature
Authors: Crisafulli Salvatore , Ciccimarra Francesco , Khan Zakir , Maccarrone Francesco , Trifirò Gianluca
Published: July 2024

Since its first approval by the Food and Drug Administration in 1989 for strabismus, botulinum toxin indications of use have been widely expanded. Due to its anticholinergic properties, this toxin is currently approved in adult patients for the treatment of a wide range of neuromuscular, otolaryngologic, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, and urologic disorders. Approved pediatric indications of use include the treatment of blepharospasm associated with dystonia, strabismus, lower-limb spasticity, focal spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy, and neurogenic detrusor overactivity. Alongside these approved indications, botulinum toxin is extensively used off-label. Although several clinical studies have shown that botulinum toxin is effective and well-tolerated in children, uncertainties persist regarding its long-term effects on growth and appropriate dosing in this population. As such, further research is needed to better define the botulinum toxin risk–benefit profile and expand approved uses in pediatrics. This narrative review aimed to provide a broad overview of the evidence concerning the clinical effectiveness and safety of BoNT with respect to its principal authorized and non-authorized pediatric therapeutic indications, as well as to describe perspectives on its future use in children.
Shining a Light on Venom-Peptide Receptors: Venom Peptides as Targeted Agents for In Vivo Molecular Imaging
Authors: Chow Chun Yuen , King Glenn F.
Published: July 2024

Molecular imaging has revolutionised the field of biomedical research by providing a non-invasive means to visualise and understand biochemical processes within living organisms. Optical fluorescent imaging in particular allows researchers to gain valuable insights into the dynamic behaviour of a target of interest in real time. Ion channels play a fundamental role in cellular signalling, and they are implicated in diverse pathological conditions, making them an attractive target in the field of molecular imaging. Many venom peptides exhibit exquisite selectivity and potency towards ion channels, rendering them ideal agents for molecular imaging applications. In this review, we illustrate the use of fluorescently-labelled venom peptides for disease diagnostics and intraoperative imaging of brain tumours and peripheral nerves. Finally, we address challenges for the development and clinical translation of venom peptides as nerve-targeted imaging agents.
Downregulation of miRNA-26a by HIV-1 Enhances CD59 Expression and Packaging, Impacting Virus Susceptibility to Antibody-Dependent Complement-Mediated Lysis
Authors: Bellini Nicolas , Ye Chengyu , Ajibola Oluwaseun , Murooka Thomas T. , Lodge Robert , Cohen Éric A.
Published: July 2024

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles in the control of HIV-1 infection. Here, we performed RNA-seq profiling of miRNAs and mRNAs expressed in CD4+ T lymphocytes upon HIV-1 infection. Our results reveal significant alterations in miRNA and mRNA expression profiles in infected relative to uninfected cells. One of the miRNAs markedly downregulated in infected cells is miRNA-26a. Among the putative targets of miRNA-26a are CD59 receptor transcripts, which are significantly upregulated in infected CD4+ T cells. The addition of miRNA-26a mimics to CD4+ T cells reduces CD59 at both the mRNA and surface protein levels, validating CD59 as a miRNA-26a target. Consistent with the reported inhibitory role of CD59 in complement-mediated lysis (CML), knocking out CD59 in CD4+ T cells renders both HIV-1-infected cells and progeny virions more prone to antibody-dependent CML (ADCML). The addition of miRNA-26a mimics to infected cells leads to enhanced sensitivity of progeny virions to ADCML, a condition linked to a reduction in CD59 packaging into released virions. Lastly, HIV-1-mediated downregulation of miRNA-26a expression is shown to be dependent on integrated HIV-1 expression but does not involve viral accessory proteins. Overall, these results highlight a novel mechanism by which HIV-1 limits ADCML by upregulating CD59 expression via miRNA-26a downmodulation.
Assessment of Soil Wind Erosion and Population Exposure Risk in Central Asia’s Terminal Lake Basins
Authors: Yu Wei , Ma Xiaofei , Yan Wei , Wang Yonghui
Published: July 2024

In the face of climate change and human activities, Central Asia’s (CA) terminal lake basins (TLBs) are shrinking, leading to deteriorating natural environments and serious soil wind erosion (SWE), which threatens regional socio-economic development, human health, and safety. Limited research on SWE and population exposure risk (PER) in these areas prompted this study, which applied the RWEQ and a PER model to assess the spatiotemporal changes in SWE and PER in TLBs in CA, including the Ili River Basin (IRB), Tarim River Basin (TRB), Syr Darya River Basin (SRB), and Amu Darya River Basin (ARB), from 2000 to 2020. We analyzed the driving factors of SWE and used the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model to simulate dust event trajectories. The findings from 2000 to 2020 show a spatial reduction trend in SWE and PER, with primary SWE areas in the Taklamakan Desert, Aral Sea Basin, and Lake Balkhash. Significant PER was observed along the Tarim River, near Lake Balkhash, and in the middle and lower reaches of the ARB and SRB. Over the past 21 years, temporal trends in SWE have occurred across basins, decreasing in the IRB, but increasing in the TRB, SRB, and ARB. Dust movement trajectories indicate that dust from the lower reaches of the SRB and ARB could affect Europe, while dust from the TRB could impact northern China and Japan. Correlations between SWE, NDVI, temperature, and precipitation revealed a negative correlation between precipitation and NDVI, suggesting an inhibitory impact of precipitation and vegetation cover on SWE. SWE also varied significantly under different LUCCs, with increases in cropland, forestland, and desert land, and decreases in grassland and wetland. These insights are vital for understanding SWE and PER in TLBs and offer theoretical support for emergency mitigation in arid regions.
Simple Method for Determining Loss Parameters of Electric Cars
Authors: Wego Ansgar , Schubotz Stefan
Published: July 2024

Manufacturers of electric cars provide their vehicles with many technical data that are important for the user. This includes information on dimensions, mass, performance, consumption, battery capacity, range, payload, etc. However, some interesting parameters are usually withheld from the end user. These parameters include, for example, the loss in the energy flow from the battery to the driving wheels or the rolling resistance of the vehicle. However, since these loss parameters have a significant influence on the vehicle’s consumption, it is of interest to know them. This article presents a method for determining these two parameters. The basis for this are simple driving tests that can be carried out by anyone on public roads.
EFFICIENCY OF CROSSING CHAROLAIS AND LIMOUSIN BULLS WITH RED STEPPE AND SCHWYZ COWS
Authors: СМАКУЕВ Д.Р. , КУЛИНЦЕВ В.В. , СУРОВ А.И. , ШЕВХУЖЕВ А.Ф.
Published: July 2024

Одним из эффективных решений в скотоводстве может стать скрещивание бычков мясных пород с коровами комбинированного и молочного направления продуктивности. Исследования проводили в сельхозпредприятии Карачаево-Черкесской Республики. Изучали мясную продуктивность помесей шароле и лимузинов с коровами красной степной и швицкой пород. Установлено, что при рождении помеси с шароле отличались от чистопородных особей на 42—70%, а лимузинов — на 29—30%. В конце откорма живая масса шаролезских и лимузинских помесных бычков была выше, чем у их сверстников материнских пород, на 13,0 и 7,1% соответственно. Наиболее высокие затраты корма на прирост были у особей красной степной и швицкой пород — 8,0—7,9 ЭКЕ, у шаролезских и лимузинских помесей — 7,3—7,7 ЭКЕ. Помесный молодняк превосходил чистопородных бычков по массе и выходу туш. Шаролезские помеси имели выход туши 60,8—62,4%, лимузинские — 58,7—60,2%. В результате откорма превышение прироста живой массы у помесных животных составляло 11,5—9,1%, а масса туши и жира возросла на 31—32%. У помесей красной степной породы удельный вес мяса и жира в туше после нагула в среднем в обеих группах составил 69,9%, а у помесей швицкой породы — 73,4%, в то время как в конце откорма этот показатель увеличился до 75,0 и 81,3% соответственно. Установлено, что скрещивание шаролезских и лимузинских быков с коровами швицкой породы более эффективно, чем скрещивание этих пород с коровами красной степной породы.

One of the effective solutions in cattle breeding can be crossbreeding of beef bulls with cows of combined and dairy direction of productivity. The research was carried out in an agricultural enterprise of the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. The meat productivity of Charolais and Limousin mixes with red steppe and Shvitz cows was studied. It was found that at birth Charolais litters differed from purebred individuals by 42—70%, and Limousin litters by 29—30%. At the end of fattening the live weight of Charolais and Limousin crossbred steers was 13.0 and 7.1% higher than that of their peers of maternal breeds, respectively. The highest feed costs per gain were in Red Steppe and Shvitz breeds — 8.0—7.9 ECU, in Charolais and Limousin littermates — 7.3—7.7 ECU. The pomace bulls were superior to purebred bulls in terms of carcass weight and carcass yield. Charolais pigs had a carcass yield of 60.8—62.4%, Limousin pigs — 58.7—60.2%. As a result of fattening, the excess of live weight gain in pomace animals was 11.5—9.1%, and carcass weight and fat increased by 31—32%. The specific weight of meat and fat in the carcass of red steppe breed pigs after fattening averaged 69.9% in both groups and 73.4% in Shvitz breed pigs, while at the end of fattening this indicator increased to 75.0 and 81.3%, respectively. It was found that crossing Charolais and Limousin bulls with Shvitz cows is more effective than crossing these breeds with red steppe cows.
La seguridad en América Latina: Desafios actuales y perspectivas futuras
Authors: Rodríguez-Pinzón Érika , Mila-Maldonado Andrea
Published: July 2024

Varios países latinoamericanos están viendo aumentar sus índices de violencia y homicidios, y sufren una mayor presencia del crimen organizado. Este fenómeno se produce en un contexto de agudización de las desigualdades socioeconómicas de la región y un creciente descontento ciudadano hacia las instituciones democráticas. Ante ello, un gran número de líderes, partidos políticos y gobiernos están recurriendo a políticas “de mano dura”, con discursos y prácticas punitivistas, de gran impacto mediático, y con un importante respaldo electoral. No obstante, el tratamiento de esta problemática pasa por acudir a un enfoque multisectorial y multidisciplinar, que contribuya a diseñar políticas de seguridad enmarcadas en el respeto a los derechos humanos y al Estado de derecho
Chronic disease medication management at home: a quantitative survey among 180 patients
Authors: Bayen Sabine , Haegeman Yolaine , Messaadi Nassir , Bayen Marc , Ponchant Maurice , Haro Anthony , Quersin François , Calafiore Matthieu
Published: July 2024

Background

In France, 40% of people aged >16 years (20 million) report having at least one chronic disease requiring long-term treatment. Compliance with treatment at home is estimated to be 50% on average.

Aim

To study the practical management of oral treatments at home by people living with one or more chronic diseases.

Design & setting

A quantitative, descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study. Thirty GPs in France were invited by email to enrol 10 consecutive patients with chronic diseases.

Method

Standardised questionnaires were used to assess the sociodemographic profile of doctors and patients, and the management of oral medication at home.

Results

Twenty GPs collected 180 questionnaires of which 70% responders said they did not find taking their medication a problem; 43% used a pillbox; 79% said they knew 'all' their medications; and 61% reported forgetting to take their medication (versus 30% who reported never forgetting to take their medication).

Conclusion

More than half of patients are non-adherent to taking oral medication at home for their long-term conditions. Personalised reminders could reduce unintentional medication non-adherence.
ILLOCUTIONARY ACT IN STEVE HARVEY’S INTERVIEW “WHY DO MEN CHEAT?”
Authors: Nuraisyah Mutia Syava , Juanda
Published: July 2024

This study deals with the types of illocutionary acts in Steve Harvey's interview video “Why do men cheat?”. This research aims to find out the illocutionary acts produced in the utterances used by Steve Harvey and the interviewer. A descriptive qualitative study was done by observing the utterances spoken by Steve Harvey and the interviewer. The spoken utterances were then analyzed based on the types of illocutionary acts, namely: representative, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative. Illocutionary act analysis improved our knowledge of the speaker's intentions and communication objectives. s. The results found in this research: 14 utterances of illocutionary acts, including representative 5 utterances, expressive 2 utterances, declarative 2 utterances, directive 3 utterances, and commissive 2 utterances. Without understanding the illocutionary acts, misunderstanding, and false impressions can disrupt communication.
CROSS-CULTURAL FICTION IN FIRE EMBLEM FATES
Authors: Widjaya Freddy Setiawan , Juanda  , Supriadi Asep
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to analyze the cross-cultural fiction in Fire Emblem Fates. The data analysis based on qualitative method. Qualitative research as defined by Denzin and Lincoln (in Joubish, 2011, p. 2083) is a method which studies the things in the natural setting. The qualitative research is aimed to find the reasons and explanations, but not simply the description of the method of research and the sum of its results. For this analysis, the data uses the story from the game to analyze the cultural problem that is two different nations with different culture, as well as the effect on the main character who is trapped between the two nations at war. The result showed that cross-cultural affect the main character on the decision s/he will choose, whether s/he will choose to pick a side with one of the nations or make his/her own fate trying to make two nations at peace.
Transformation of The Regional Symbol That Occurs in the Logo PERSIB and It’s Influence on Public Perception
Authors: Cahyadi A T , Wantoro  , Maulana Y I
Published: July 2024

Football is the most popular sport in Indonesia. People cannot be unseparated from the presence of the club's logo and visual identity while supporting, including what happened at PERSIB Bandung, which is the most popular club in Indonesia. Since the first PERSIB Bandung logo looks similar to the Bandung City Government Emblem Symbol and some people consider this to look unprofessional and outdated. But actually, PERSIB Bandung redesigned the logo in 2015. The purpose of this research is to determine the visual transformation and differences between the latest PERSIB Bandung logo and the Bandung City Government emblem Symbol. This study will use a comparative method approach by comparing visual styles, basic shapes, elements, typography, color, and layout. The final result will be strengthened by quantitative data analysis to measure public perception of the latest Bandung PERSIB logo. This research is expected to be a reference and to know the brand image of the identity of PERSIB Bandung.
Online Shop Minniers' Business Model Development Strategy Using the BCG Matrix Approach
Authors: Aulia G M , Wahdiniwaty R
Published: July 2024

The development of the business world in the current era is developing in almost every country in the world, including the ASEAN region and Indonesia. This shift in business trends has made business competition in Indonesia even tighter, both online and offline sales. This business trend has an impact on the Korean and Thai Fashion businesses. The purpose of this research is to identify Minniers' weaknesses, strengths, threats and opportunities and to recommend appropriate strategies to assist Minniers in developing their business and products. To collect data using primary data and secondary data, the author uses interview techniques with Minniers owners who then use SWOT analysis. While the secondary data collection technique is carried out through various sources such as books and articles, then internal and external factors are weighted. Data is processed using IFE and EFE. The next step is to determine the TOWS Matrix. and the final stage uses the BCG Matrix. The results of this study indicate Minniers are in quadrant I on the IE Matrix and quadrant II on the BCG Matrix. And by using Swot analysis and BCG Matrix, you can find out the current position of the company. This research shows that with proper analysis a company can find solutions in developing its business.
Social Criticism after the Pandemic Era on the Visual of the Truck Body
Authors: Hardoyo Adityo Baskoro
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out the narrative of social criticism contained in the back of the body truck. Trucks are a means of transport to carry various needs in massive quantities. Many truck owners decorate the tailgate with various visuals. Most of the graphics on the back of the truck are in the form of a beautiful woman, but one of the trucks that is used as the object of research this time displays a visual of social criticism. In the post-pandemic era, social criticism on the back of a truck became interesting because many driver who had pass over and over again in the streets would see it. The method used in this research is Bahasa Rupa Primadi Tabrani to study the visual style, color and typography on the tailgate. Impact From this research, it is hoped that new insights will be obtained regarding visual styles and visual messages on truck bodies after the pandemic era.
Color preferences in children’s drawings in Taman Kanak-kanak Alquran Ash Shofa
Authors: Nursayyidah Ade , Ekawardhani Yully Ambarsih
Published: July 2024

This study aims to see the color preferences chosen by the students in Taman Kanak-kanak Alquran (which will later be called TKQ) Ash Shofa Bandung while drawing. The research uses a descriptive method in the form of document analysis, through observation of data sources. The documents studied are children’s drawings in TKQ Ash Shofa and related literature. Color is included as a visual element in the drawing one of which is children’s drawing. In this case, color plays a role in conveying the children’s feelings, such as the use of black color when they’re sad, or yellow color when they’re happy. The result of the study found that the color preferences chosen by the students in TKQ Ash Shofa while drawing were the colors that appeared with the highest percentage in children’s drawings. The colors with the highest percentage were red, followed by yellow, light blue, and pink which are light colors. Based on the light colors chosen by the students of TKQ Ash Shofa can be concluded that student’s feelings while drawing are happy, attractive, and pure.
The Influence of Project Management Applications, Productivity and Work Environment on Discipline, Motivation and Work Results
Authors: Fitra Eldeast Jane Abdul , Wahdiniwaty Rahma
Published: July 2024

This research focuses on discipline, motivation and low work results. High and low discipline, motivation and work results can be caused by internal and external factors. There are 3 essential components in work, namely: internal conditions, external conditions, and work results. Internal factors that affect work results can be in the form of increased discipline and motivation through the application of Project Management and Productivity Applications, while external factors are in the form of the work environment. This study aims to determine 1) how the application of Project Management and Productivity Application affects work discipline and motivation, and 2) how the application of Project Management and Productivity Application affects work results. The subjects of this research are all employees, both permanent employees and interns at PT Multi Ark Indonesia. The test question method and also the survey method equipped with a questionnaire are the data collection tools used in this study. The unit of analysis amounted to 40 all employees. The findings in this study are 1) Project Management Application and Productivity have a positive and significant effect on discipline and motivation at work 2) Project Management Application and Productivity have a positive and significant effect on work output. Based on the t test, the effect of Project Management Applications, Productivity and Work Environment on discipline is 2.477, the effect of discipline on Motivation and Work Results is 2.871. The indirect effect of Project Management Applications, Productivity and Work Environment on Motivation and Work Results through discipline is 2,687.
Cultural Components of Film COCO: A Mexican Heritage Multicultural Culture
Authors: Vivi Fauziah  , Retno Purwani Sari
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the Mexican cultural components displayed in Pixar Animation Studios’ film Coco. This study examines how cultural practices and maintenances are issued and debated in Mexico, which is known for having the most cultural diversity in America. The study is based on Kennedy and Manohar’s cultural components theory. The qualitative method was used in this study, with note taking used to collect valid data. According to the findings, the film Coco contains seven types of Mexican cultural components: language, religion or belief, norms, cultural values, social collectives, statuses and roles, and cultural integrations. They are all practiced as part of ‘Day of the Dead’ as we known as the Mexican tradition and a part of family traditions. This film’s depiction of multiculturalism has successfully preserved Mexican cultural identity while providing creative and innovative support. Mexican multicultural concepts offer a more comprehensive and useful perspective on today’s world. This study defines how cultural maintenance can support the specific and unique identity of a specific culture. Exploration of arts, culture and heritage, for example, through movies is a potential activity to deal with our senses after a pandemic’s crisis
Interaction between Community and Local Government in Evaluation Policy of Regional Regulation about Funeral Service Retribution
Authors: Kurniasih Dewi , Thohir Abdillah
Published: July 2024

Retribution is a regional collection as payment for services or the granting of certain permits from the regional government to individuals or entities. Bandung City TPU has a mismatch of funeral retribution rates with Bandung City regulations and burial grounds that are not in accordance with the Bandung City Data Portal. In evaluation the policy, its need a good interaction between community and local Government in implementation that policy. The aims of this study is to know interaction between community and Government in evaluation the policy of regional regulation of Bandung City Number 3 of 2017 about Cemetery Service Fees in Bandung City. The method used in this study is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used in this study through, observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the interaction between community and Local Government in evaluation the policy of regional regulation of Bandung City Number 3 of 2017 about Cemetery Service Fees in Bandung City is quite effective, these results were obtained through interviews with resource persons from TPU Pandu, TPU RancaciIi, TPU Maleer, TPU Cikutra and TPU Astana Anyar. By coordinating between TPU officers, the Cipta Karya, Construction Development and Spatial Planning and people who use TPU, it is hoped that there wiII be an increase in effectiveness.