bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Virtual simulator for cystoscopy containing motion blur and bladder debris to aid the development of clinical tools
Authors: Eimen Rachel , Scarpato Kristen R. , Bowden Audrey K.
Published: October 2024

Cystoscopic data can be used to improve bladder cancer care, but cystoscopic videos are cumbersome to review. Alternatively, cystoscopic video data can be preserved in the form of a 3D bladder reconstruction, which is both informative and convenient to review. Developing algorithms for 3D reconstruction is an iterative process and often requires access to clinical data. Unfortunately, the time and access constraints of the urology clinical workflow can inhibit this technical development. In this manuscript, we present a virtual cystoscopy simulator to enable the creation of realistic and customizable cystoscopy videos through the inclusion of motion blur and bladder debris. The user can induce motion blur at set points in the video by setting the cystoscope speed between 1 and 9 cm/s. We also introduce 12 models of bladder debris particles, each model of which has a different color, shape, or size. The user can add bladder debris to the virtual bladder by specifying which debris models to include, the density of the particles, defining the number of particles in the bladder, and whether debris is stationary or blurred and moving at a user-defined speed. This simulator can be used to generate a large collection of unique and realistic cystoscopy videos with characteristics defined by the user for their specific purpose, thereby assisting the development of novel technologies for clinical implementation.
Scalable surface gratings for efficient fiber-chip and free-space optical coupling
Authors: Korček Radovan , Fraser William , Salhi Sarra , Xin Xiaochen , Wilmart Quentin , Medina David , Edmond Samson , Bucio Thalia Dominguez , Gardes Frederic , Ye Winnie N. , Schmid Jens H. , Cheben Pavel , Melati Daniele , Vivien Laurent , Alonso-Ramos Carlos , Benedikovic Daniel
Published: October 2024

Efficient optical input/output interfaces between photonic chips and fibers or free-space ports are indispensable building blocks for a wide range of applications. Here, we present our progress in the development of silicon nitride grating couplers and compact silicon antennas.
Gallium Phosphide Platforms for Integrated Photonics
Authors: Morice L. , Le Corre B. , Lemoine A. , Harouri A. , Beaudoin G. , Le Gratiet L. , Rohel T. , Le Pouliquen J. , Bernard R. , Grillet C. , Cornet C. , Sagnes I. , Pantzas K. , Monat C. , Leger Y.
Published: October 2024

Here we compare different Gallium Phosphide photonic platforms in the framework of non-linear photonic integration. This comparison is firstly carried out through the evaluation of propagation losses within nano-waveguides in the near infrared.
C-Band Translation by Second-Harmonic Generation in an Orientation-Patterned Gallium Phosphide Waveguide
Authors: Le Corre B. , Lemoine A. , Harouri A. , Le Gratiet L. , Gérard B. , Combrié S. , Grisard A. , Beaudoin G. , Sagnes I. , Pantzas K. , Patriarche G. , Léger Y.
Published: October 2024

Orientation-patterned gallium phosphide (OP-GaP) is studied for frequency combs conversion from C-band to visible. Simulations of periodic and chirped OP-GaP waveguides nonlinear response are presented. Design rules for future developments are established using this study.
Ultrafast Membrane Lasers with Optical Feedback for Optical Interconnects and Neuromorphic Computing
Authors: Diamantopoulos Nikolaos-Panteleimon , Fujii Takuro , Yamaoka Suguru , Nishi Hidetaka , Takeda Koji , Matsuo Shinji
Published: October 2024

We present the first 16-channel membrane laser array exhibiting photon-photon resonance, achieving 50-GHz bandwidths and <130 fJ/bit energies, for 1.6 Tbps transceivers. Additionally, we have showcased ultra-fast and energy-efficient spiking dynamics for neuromorphic applications.
Flexible Opto-electronic Logical Gate Circuit Comprising Waveguide-based Interferometer and Photodetector
Authors: Takiguchi Koichi , Nishihara Hironori
Published: October 2024

We report an opto-electronic logical gate with flexible operation, which consists of an integrated-optic symmetric Mach-Zehnder interferometer and a balanced photodetector. We show Boolean AND and NAND computations of 40 Gbit/s signals with the gate.
Compact TE-pass Polarizer Covering Full Communication Band with Ultra-high Extinction Ratio in O-band and C+L band
Authors: Wang Zhuoran , Chen Lawrence R.
Published: October 2024

We design and simulate a hybrid plasmonic waveguide TE-pass polarizer operating from 1260 - 1675 nm with an extinction ratio >18 dB, and exceeding 35 dB in the O band and C+L band with bandwidths of 50 nm and 120 nm respectively.
Highly Efficient TM Fundamental Mode Filter on InP Membrane
Authors: Liang Dong , Abdi Salim , Reniers Sander F. G. , van der Tol Jos J. G. M. , Williams Kevin A. , Jiao Yuqing
Published: October 2024

We experimentally demonstrate an efficient TM0 filter on InP membrane. The filter exhibits an extinction ratio exceeding 34 dB for TM0 and a loss lower than 0.5 dB for TE0 at 1570 nm.
Aero-optical effects, part II. Sources of aberrations: tutorial
Authors: Kalensky Matthew , Gordeyev Stanislav , Kemnetz Matthew R. , Spencer Mark F.
Published: October 2024

This paper serves as part II of a two-part tutorial on “aero-optical effects.” In part I, we provide introductory material with an emphasis on system-level considerations, particularly for those who are new to the field of aero-optics. In part II, we move on to survey several sources of aberrations. For example, we cover foundational sources like boundary layers and shear layers, as well as miscellaneous sources like mechanical contamination, shock waves, and aero acoustics. Throughout part II, we emphasize drivers for system-level performance, which appropriately builds on the system-level considerations covered in part I. This emphasis will inform future efforts looking to develop airborne-laser systems flying at subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic speeds.
Optical-Amplification-Free 245/140 Gbaud OOK/PAM4 C-band SiP Ring Resonator Modulator-based Links
Authors: Ostrovskis Armands , Salgals Toms , Koenigsmann Michael , Rubuls Kristaps , Farid Azra , Krüger Benjamin , Sedulis Arvids , Pittalà Fabio , Scott Ryan P. , Haisch Hansjoerg , Zhang Lu , Yu Xianbin , Puerta Rafael , Spolitis Sandis , Schatz Richard , Gallo Katia , Gruen Markus , Louchet Hadrien , Jahn Robert , Yamaguchi Kazuo , Bobrovs Vjaceslavs , Pang Xiaodan , Ozolins Oskars
Published: October 2024

We demonstrate an optical-amplification-free 245 Gbaud OOK and 140 Gbaud PAM4 links using a C-band SiP RRM-based transmitter with performance below the 6.25% overhead hard-decision forward error correction threshold after 100 meters of SMF.
Optical Positioning and Linking Using Optical Tweezers for 3D Nanofabrication
Authors: McLeod Euan
Published: October 2024

Optical tweezers can accurately position nanoparticles of a wide range of materials in complex geometries. Assembly is automated using computer control. Applications include the fabrication of grating arrays for free-space coupling into microtoroidal optical sensors.
Tunable continuous wave Tm3+-doped gallium-rich BGG glass laser
Authors: Leonov Stanislav , Guérineau Théo , Bernier Martin , Messaddeq Younès , Vallée Réal
Published: October 2024

We present a room-temperature tunable continuous wave laser based on Tm3+-doped Ga-rich BGG glass. The laser wavelength was continuously tuned from 1855 to 1965 nm, representing a tuning range of 110 nm.
Cephalopod-Inspired Optical Living Systems with Tunable Properties
Authors: Kaimal Nikhil , Bogdanov Georgii , Gorodetsky Alon A.
Published: October 2024

Cephalopods are powerful sources of inspiration for the engineering of dynamic optical systems. We have drawn inspiration from cephalopod skin cells to engineer human cells to possess tunable transparency-changing and light scattering capabilities.
Physical-model-based wave control with reverberation-nonlocal programmable metasurfaces
Authors: Hougne Philipp del
Published: October 2024

Chaotic-cavity-backed programmable metasurfaces experience significant coupling between meta-atoms (i.e., non-locality) due to reverberation. We frugally calibrate accurate physical models mapping metasurface configurations to scattered fields and discuss how they enable previously inaccessible wave-control regimes.
Inverse-Designed Metasurface for Multidimensional Spatial State Reconstruction
Authors: Niu Yuming , Wang Kai
Published: October 2024

We report inverse-designed nonlocal metasurfaces for transforming multidimensional states of light represented in the Hermite-Gaussian basis into optimally designed spatial states, where a simple imaging can accurately extract the full multidimensional state including amplitude, phase, and coherence.
Inverse Design of Photonic Systems
Authors: MacLellan Benjamin , Roztocki Piotr , Belleville Julie , Cortés Luis Romero , Ruscitti Kaleb , Fischer Bennet , Azaña José , Morandotti Roberto
Published: October 2024

We present a framework for identifying the optimal topologies and operational parameters of photonic systems. Leveraging automatic differentiation and topology search, it facilitates the discovery of physically-feasible designs for applications like waveform generation and sensing.
Terahertz Time-Domain Derivative Spectroscopy of Fructose using a MEMS Piezo Speaker
Authors: Meskoob Behnoosh , Gratuze Mathieu , Gandubert Gabriel , Ropagnol Xavier , Nabki Frédéric , Blanchard Francois
Published: October 2024

This paper presents the implementation of MEMS to convert Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy (THz-TDS) to the Time-Domain Derivative Spectroscopy (THz-TDDS). This THz signal modulation is achieved without losing the spectroscopy ability for material characterization.
Spiropyran-doped Poly(dimethylsiloxane) Optical Waveguides for UV Sensing
Authors: Zimmermann Camila Aparecida , Amouzou Koffi Novignon , Sengupta Dipankar , Kumar Aashutosh , Demarquette Nicole Raymonde , Ung Bora
Published: October 2024

Novel spiropyran-doped PDMS optical waveguides were fabricated. Their UV sensing response was investigated by monitoring changes in transmitted optical power when coupled to a 633–nm HeNe laser.
Towards an alternating photonic Ising machine based on polarization symmetry breaking
Authors: Coen Stéphane
Published: October 2024

We describe progress towards the realization of a novel photonic Ising machine based on polarization symmetry breaking. A birefringent defect forces the artificial spins to alternate, roundtrip to roundtrip, conferring remarkable robustness to the system.
Experimental Design, Implementation, and Measurements of an Optical Ising Machine Using Polarization Symmetry Breaking
Authors: Quinn Liam , Xu Yiqing , Fatome Julien , Murdoch Stuart , Erkintalo Miro , Coen Stéphane
Published: October 2024

We experimentally demonstrate a novel optical Ising machine utilizing spontaneous polarization symmetry breaking in a driven Kerr resonator constructed from off-the-shelf telecommunications optical fiber. Spin states are encoded onto two robust, easily measurable polarization states.
Phase Resetting in the Yamada Model of a Q-Switching Laser
Authors: Ngaha Jacob , Broderick Neil G. R. , Krauskopf Bernd
Published: October 2024

We investigate the phase resetting of a periodic orbit of a self-pulsing laser, described by the Yamada model. We show how the return to the periodic orbit is affected by a brief perturbation during the associated oscillation.
Optical Nonlinearities in 2D-material-augmented Waveguides: Enhancement Versus Counteraction
Authors: Vermeulen Nathalie
Published: October 2024

Combining two-dimensional materials with waveguides can lead to an enhanced nonlinear-optical performance. However, in some cases, the combined material platforms counteract each other. In this talk, I will illustrate both scenarios with two concrete examples.
Controllable Light Distributions in 1-D Microresonator Chains with Kerr-Nonlinearity
Authors: Ghosh Alekhya , Pal Arghadeep , Hill Lewis , Campbell Graeme N , Bi Toby , Zhang Yaojing , Alabbadi Abdullah , Zhang Shuangyou , Del’Haye Pascal
Published: October 2024

We demonstrate the control of optical power patterns in one dimensional (1D) photonic lattices of coupled resonators via the Kerr effect. This can advance photonic integrated circuits, especially for light steering, and optical computing.
Coherent Generation of Ultra-Stable Smart Frequency Combs
Authors: Mazoukh Celine , Di Lauro Luigi , Alamgir Imtiaz , Fischer Bennet , Perron Nicolas , Aadhi A. , Eshaghi Armaghan , Little Brent E. , Chu Sai T. , Moss David J. , Morandotti Roberto
Published: October 2024

We present a novel smart method to customize microcomb state generation in microring resonators pumped with a continuous-wave laser, using genetic algorithms to identify optimal experimental parameters for coherent state generation.
Control of Frequency Comb Spacing via Self-Crystallization of Dark Vectorial Solitons in Kerr Resonators
Authors: Campbell Graeme N. , Hill Lewis , Del’Haye Pascal , Oppo Gian-Luca
Published: October 2024

Dark vectorial solitons in Kerr resonators with normal dispersion can sponta-neously self-organize into regularly spaced crystals resulting in greater power and spacing of the frequency comb lines with increasing soliton numbers.
Tunable Timescale Mode-Locked Laser based on a Nested Microring Resonator
Authors: Alamgir Imtiaz , Rahim Aadhi. A. , Di Lauro Luigi , Dmitriev Pavel , Perron Nicolas , Mazoukh Celine , Fischer Bennet , Roztocki Piotr , Rimoldi Cristina , Chemnitz Mario , Eshaghi Armaghan , Evgeny Viktorov A. , Kovalev Anton V. , Little Brent E. , Chu Sai T. , Moss David J. , Morandotti Roberto
Published: October 2024

We demonstrate an active mode-locked laser based on a nested microring resonator configuration that generates and switches between different repetition rates. This technique offers a versatile solution for spectroscopy, micromachining, and telecommunications applications.
Separating Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking from Exceptional Points
Authors: Hill Lewis , Gohsrich Julius , Fauman Jacob , Ghosh Alekhya , Kawagoe Kyle , Del’Haye Pascal , Kunst Flore
Published: October 2024

Spontaneous symmetry breaking is often thought of as ubiquitous with an exceptional point. However, we show that for equations describing three different systems from nonlinear optics this is provably not the case.
Highly Efficient Degenerate Four-Wave Mixing with an Epsilon-Near-Zero-Based Low-Q Cavity
Authors: Lim Theng-Loo , Vaddi Yaswant , Alam M. Zahirul , Vangala Shivashankar R. , Upham Jeremy , Hendrickson Joshua R. , Boyd Robert W.
Published: October 2024

We experimentally demonstrated high-efficiency frequency-degenerate four-wave mixing (DFWM) using an epsilon-near-zero-based nanocavity. The cavity length is approximately two wavelengths long. We measured an absolute efficiency as large as 34%.
Demonstration of the In-amplifier Soliton Self-frequency Shift Optimization by Pre-chirping
Authors: Kormokar Robi , Rochette Martin
Published: October 2024

We experimentally demonstrate that in-amplifier soliton self-frequency shift and energy conversion efficiency are maximized using a pump pulse with chirp of C0≈0.65gLD. This result is fundamental for optimal design of SSFS based wavelength converters.
Impact of Nonlinear Losses on the Performance of InGaAsP-on-Insulator Ring Resonators
Authors: Thulaseedharan A. , dos Santos L. Fujii , Moradi T. , Kupchak C. , Dolgaleva K.
Published: October 2024

We study the impact of nonlinear losses such as two-photon absorption (TPA) and free-carrier absorption (FCA) on frequency comb generation in ring resonators made of InGaAsP (In0.7Ga0.18As0.3P) on SiO2(InGaAsP-on-insulator, or InGaAsP-OI) platform.
Fabrication of nanodiamond-doped silica fiber with highly dispersive nonlinearity
Authors: Hänzi Pascal , Stępniewski Grzegorz , Filipkowski Adam , Łukasik Sara , Kardaś Tomasz , Stepanenko Yuriy , Głowacki Maciej , Mrózek Mariusz , Wojciechowski Adam , Romano Valerio , Bogdanowicz Robert , Krupa Katarzyna , Buczyński Ryszard , Heidt Alexander M. , Klimczak Mariusz
Published: October 2024

We fabricate a nanodiamond-doped silica step-index fiber exhibiting a highly dispersive nonlinearity across near-infrared wavelengths. This is achieved without altering chromatic dispersion, which resembles SMF-28 fiber.
Multi-mode Deep Ultraviolet Hollow Core Fibre
Authors: Harrington K. , Mears R. , Stone J. M. , Wadsworth W. J. , Knight J. C. , Birks T. A.
Published: October 2024

We report a multi-mode hollow core fibre, with a 33 µm diameter core, that guides ultraviolet light (330-440 nm in UV-A and 220-255 nm in UV-C). One cane stage is used for high yield fabrication.
Ultra-High Transverse Mode Purity in Double-Clad Hollow-Core Photonic Crystal Fiber
Authors: Luo Zhuozhao , Huang Jiapeng , Zheng Yu , Yin Ruochen , Zhang Long , Pang Meng , Jiang Xin
Published: October 2024

Ultra-high single-mode purity is achieved in a double-clad hollow-core photonic crystal fiber by enhanced higher-order-mode filtering. The wavelength tunability with persisted high single-mode purity is also investigated.
Accurate Measurement of Wavelength-Dependent Beam Parameters of a Supercontinuum Laser Source Focused by a Lensed Fiber Probe
Authors: Chang Kuan-Yuan , Hsu Jun-Cheng , Liu Jia-Ming
Published: October 2024

A supercontinuum (SC) laser is focused by an optical lensed fiber (OLF). By applying a spectrometer to measure back-coupling efficiency, multi-wavelength parameters of the OLF probe and the focused SC laser beam can be analyzed.
Enhanced Ytterbium Emission – Manifold Resolution at Room Temperature Using the Purcell Effect in Doped Silica Microspheres
Authors: Toropov Nikita A. , Codemard Christophe A. , Sessions Neil , Zervas Michalis N.
Published: October 2024

We propose and demonstrate a novel method to characterize the Stark-split emission manifold of rare-earth doped silica at room temperature, using the Purcell effect in Yb-doped microspheres.
Low-Loss Single-mode Fluoride Optical Fiber Coupler
Authors: Zeweldi Gebrehiwot Tesfay , Rezaei Mohsen , Rochette Martin
Published: October 2024

A single-mode fluoride optical fiber coupler is demonstrated with excess loss of ≤0.75 dB in the spectral range of 1500-2680 nm. Surface crystallization and associated losses are reduced by processing under an argon environment.
Performance Trade-offs Spanning O-C-L-bands in Antiresonant Fiber Designs
Authors: Eltaieb Rania A. , LaRochelle Sophie , Rusch Leslie A.
Published: October 2024

We examine antiresonant nodeless fiber (ANF) geometries with good C-band compromises between single-mode operation and loss. We identify one geometry offering good trade-offs throughout the antiresonance window, particularly in the telecommunications O-band and L-band.
Spatial Diversity in Non-Orthogonal Multiplexing Access (NOMA)-based Coherent Optical Transmission under Differential Path Loss
Authors: Wei Zixian , Zhang Jinsong , Li Weijia , St-Arnault Charles , Bernal Santiago , Khalil Mostafa , Gutiérrez-Castrejón Ramón , Chen Lawrence R. , Plant David V.
Published: October 2024

We first demonstrate a MISO coherent optical transmission based on joint NOMA and spatial diversity, where maximal ratio combining brings 1.764-dB diversity gain for two high-path-loss 120-km and 140-km branches.
Rate-Flexible Coherent TFDM PON with Transparent Digital Signal Processing Aided by Residual Carrier
Authors: Zhang Ziheng , Zhu Yixiao , Yang Guangying , Man Lina , Lin Gengming , Zhuge Qunbi , Hu Weisheng
Published: October 2024

We leverage modulator finite extinction ratio-induced residual carrier for transparent digital signal processing in coherent time-frequency-division-multiplexing PON. We experimentally demonstrate flexible data rates from 100-Gb/s to 300-Gb/s after 20-km SSMF transmission with a 112-ns preamble.
Add-drop Multiplexing for Full Spectrum WDM NFDM Transmission Systems using Spectral Overlap
Authors: Schulz Olaf , Moscoso-Mártir Alvaro , Witzens Jeremy , Pachnicke Stephan
Published: October 2024

We present add-drop multiplexing for full spectrum modulated WDM nonlinear frequency division multiplexed transmission systems, in which spectral overlap between channels is used to eliminate nonlinear inter-channel crosstalk.
Enhanced Digital-to-Analog Converter Model Capturing Frequency Dependent ENoB
Authors: Safanejadian Arman , Rusch Leslie A. , Shi Wei , Zeng Ming
Published: October 2024

We propose a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) model that accurately captures frequency-dependent effective number of bits (ENoB). Our model overcomes previous limitations (including aliasing and distortion) and reflects the DAC true frequency response.
Exploring the scalability and sustainability of community-based agroforestry to achieve planetary health benefits in Haiti’s Lower Artibonite Valley
Authors: Blaise Gloria C. , Allred Shorna B. , Morreale Stephen J. , Meredith Genevive R. , Sprenkle-Hyppolite Starry , Buck Louise E. , Jagadish Arundhati , Constas Mark A.
Published: October 2024

Community-based agroforestry, as a planetary health solution, can rebuild fertile soils, minimize climate risk, diversify farmer incomes, and provide a source of food, raw materials, and other vital ecosystem functions. Utilizing focus groups, individual semi-structured interviews, and field observations, we studied how the Haiti Timber Reintroduction Program (HTRIP), an agroforestry program operating in Haiti since 2005, leveraged institutional infrastructures and social networks to facilitate the adoption, scaling, and sustainability of community-based agroforestry as a solution for planetary health. Results show that the adoption and scaling of community-based agroforestry was facilitated by support from institutional and social networks. The results underscore the importance of cross-sector collaboration and coordination in creating the enabling conditions necessary for successful community-based agroforestry implementation. Additionally, strengthened social networks, cultivated through long-term participation in the HTRIP, contributed to the program’s sustainability. While competing socio-political problems in some low-income settings may seem insurmountable—particularly those in fragile states, where our study took place—our research demonstrates that community-based agroforestry solutions are possible. Where culturally relevant, this ecologically and socially based practice could be scaled up to amplify its benefits to more communities. We encourage further research to explore the scaling up of regenerative practices such as agroforestry for climate resilience and planetary health.
Aphid-mediated beet yellows virus transmission initiates proviral gene deregulation in sugar beet at early stages of infection
Authors: Hossain Roxana , Willems Glenda , Wynant Niels , Borgolte Simon , Govaerts Kristof , Varrelmann Mark
Published: October 2024

Beet yellows virus (BYV), one of the causal agents of virus yellows (VY) disease in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris), induces economically important damage to the sugar production in Europe. In the absence of effective natural resistance traits, a deeper understanding of molecular reactions in plants to virus infection is required. In this study, the transcriptional modifications in a BYV susceptible sugar beet genotype following aphid-mediated inoculation on mature leaves were studied at three early infection stages [6, 24 and 72 hours post inoculation (hpi)] using RNA sequencing libraries. On average, 93% of the transcripts could be mapped to the B. vulgaris reference genome RefBeet-1.2.2. In total, 588 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified across the three infection stages. Of these, 370 were up- regulated and 218 down-regulated when individually compared to mock-aphid inoculated leaf samples at the same time point, thereby eliminating the effect of aphid feeding itself. Using MapMan ontology for categorisation of sugar beet transcripts, early differential gene expression identified importance of the BIN categories “enzyme classification”, “RNA biosynthesis”, “cell wall organisation” and “phytohormone action”. A particularly high transcriptional change was found for diverse transcription factors, cell wall regulating proteins, signalling peptides and transporter proteins. 28 DEGs being important in “nutrient uptake”, “lipid metabolism”, “phytohormone action”, “protein homeostasis” and “solute transport”, were represented at more than one infection stage. The RT-qPCR validation of thirteen selected transcripts confirmed that BYV is down-regulating chloroplast-related genes 72 hpi, putatively already paving the way for the induction of yellowing symptoms characteristic for the disease. Our study provides deeper insight into the early interaction between BYV and the economically important crop plant sugar beet and opens up the possibility of using the knowledge of identified proviral plant factors as well as plant defense-related factors for resistance breeding.
Targeted Funding for Anti-Trafficking Initiatives: An evidence-based anti-oppressive approach
Authors: Nichols Andrea , Preble Kathleen
Published: October 2024

Community-driven research is key to creating evidence-based collaborative systems that meet the multifaceted needs of human trafficking survivors and address oppressions that create vulnerabilities to human trafficking. Programmes and solutions require money and evidenced-informed processes, or they risk investing in systems that will not meet the needs of the intended target populations. This paper reflects on how a community-initiated research project influenced funding to enhance anti-trafficking work in a Midwestern US state. We urge other regions to adopt this model of research and resource allocation in their own anti-trafficking efforts.
How I as a Fundraiser Would Use Twenty Million Dollars for Anti-Trafficking Work
Authors: Gupta Kiran
Published: October 2024

Representations of human trafficking in film and media have widely missed the mark by misinforming the public and funders and harming those with lived experience. This has real implications for the anti-trafficking movement, including a lack of sufficient financial support for victim services and the failure to implement long-term systemic change. To change this, this article argues that we must invest in narrative change around human trafficking, under the leadership of those with lived experience. If done well, this could potentially bring additional funding for services by reaching the wider public, and even move the needle on trafficking prevention.
Pay Survivors for Our Lived Experiences
Authors: MC Tamara
Published: October 2024

This short paper argues that to address the exploitation of survivors’ labour in anti-trafficking work, it is essential to allocate funds towards compensating survivors for their contributions. This funding should prioritise paying survivors for sharing their expertise and lived experiences, which are invaluable for effective anti-trafficking efforts. Establishing a standard pay rate, commensurate with other expert consultants, would validate survivors’ roles and contributions, promoting sustainable engagement and preventing further exploitation within the anti-trafficking movement.
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala Dispvac: evidencia de la validez de contenido interna, externa y fiabilidad
Authors: Mora-Mican Cristian , Huerfia Andrés D. , Barbosa Sergio , Corredor Javier , Sánchez-Mora Johana
Published: October 2024

Introducción: una de las barreras al acceso a la vacunación contra las enfermedades infecciosas es la reticencia a la vacunación, la cual suele medirse o asociarse a una poca disposición para vacunarse, actitudes antivacunas o la probabilidad reportada de obtener una vacuna. Sin embargo, no existe un consenso en la forma en la cual este constructo es medido. Objetivo: el propósito de este artículo es identificar las propiedades psicométricas y la estructura factorial de la nueva Escala Dispvac en una muestra colombiana. Método: se realizó un diseño psicométrico para identificar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala con una muestra de 1131 participantes (masculino: 37.30 %, femenino 61.90 %, otro: 0.79 %; media edad: 25.84, SD edad: 10.19), a través de un muestreo por conveniencia. Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio, un análisis factorial confirmatorio, un análisis de fiabilidad y la validez convergente. Resultados: se sugieren dos factores: actitudes cognitivas hacia la vacunación y legitimidad percibida de las autoridades al requerir la vacunación que comprende la prueba. La prueba Dispvac se correlaciona de manera negativa con la Escala VAX. Conclusiones: los dos factores que comprenden la Escala Dispvac sugieren que la intención a vacunarse implica también creencias sobre la autoridad/instituciones en vacunación.
Sex-related variations in the morphological structure of puma (Puma concolor Linnaeus, 1771) ear skin
Authors: Lira Gabriela Pereira de Oliveira , Aquino Leonardo Vitorino Costa de , Olindo Samara Lima , Nascimento Matheus Barbosa do , Silva Herlon Victor Rodrigues , Pereira Alexsandra Fernandes
Published: October 2024

The ear tissue of vulnerable felines, such as the puma, holds potential biological material for creating biobanks. However, skin composition can differ significantly between individuals of the of the same species and even between sexes, based on different environments. Therefore, identifying morphological similarities across these populations is crucial for developing accurate protocols. This study aimed to characterize and evaluate the structure and composition of ear skin in both a male and a female puma using histological techniques. Histomorphometric analysis revealed a total thickness of 304.65 µm and 238.95 µm for the male and the female, respectively. The epidermis was notably thinner in the female compared to the male. Specifically, the thickness of the basal, spinous, and corneum layers in the female was 2.62 µm, 10.07 µm, and 3.15 µm, respectively, compared to 3.49 µm, 13.94 µm, and 3.66 µm in the male, respectively. Melanocytes, keratinocytes, and fibroblasts totaled 26, 24, and 50 cells in the male and 21, 25, and 54 cells in the female. Moreover, chondrocytes (male: n=33 and female: n=41) and perichondrium (male=13.99 µm and female=9.05 µm) were observed in the cartilage. These results demonstrate the histomorphometric differences and similarities between a male and a female puma, consistent with observation in other felines. This information is relevant for a targeted approach for establishing biobanks for this species.
Multifunctional fluorescent Pseudomonas: effects on maize development and tools for their selection
Authors: Demeneck Belen Gabriela , Cysneiros Vinicius Costa , Guimarães Amanda Gonçalves , Botelho Gloria Regina
Published: October 2024

Maize is one of the most cultivated cereals worldwide. Despite the low nutrient availability in the soil, high amounts of fertilizers are applied causing economic and environmental impacts. Then, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Fluorescent Pseudomonas can be utilized as an alternative.  The present work aims to analyze the effect of Pseudomonas isolates on maize development and production and verify the relationship between growth mechanisms and IAA production. Sixteen Pseudomonas isolates were tested in vitro to produce IAA, ACC deaminase, siderophores, and solubilize Fe and Al phosphates. Three isolates (CBSAL02, CBSAL05, and CBSAL06) were selected for the field experiment, in which an A. brasilense inoculant was the control, generating five treatments with four replications. More than 50% of the isolates demonstrated the tested mechanisms. Only CBSAL05 did not produce siderophore or could fix N. Inoculations with A. brasilense and Pseudomonas isolates increased leaf N content among the selected isolates. The CBSAL06 isolate increased productivity, thus demonstrating the potential use as an inoculant.
Neo-constitutional theory of administrative discretion
Authors: Martins Ricardo Marcondes
Published: October 2024

This study has as its object the administrative discretion in the light of the premises of neo-constitutionalism. It distinguishes the legalist theory, in which the source of discretion is the legislation, from the neo-constitutionalist theory, in which the source is the Law, globally considered. It dissociates legislative reference from discretion. It examines the subject in the light of the formal principles’ theory. It studies the various aspects of the subject, including the difference between legislative and administrative discretion, technical discretion, the lack of jurisdictional discretion, administrative restrictions on discretion, the vices inherent to discretion, the control of discretion and discretionary extinction.
Implementación de la Inteligencia Artificial en las Altas Cortes de Colombia: los casos de la Corte Constitucional y el Consejo de Estado
Authors: Sierra Cadena Grenfieth de Jesus
Published: October 2024

Este artículo es la conferencia presentada en el XI CONGRESO REDOEDA en Curitiba Brasil en 2023. Donde se expone y se reflexionan sobre los resultados de dos proyectos de implementación de sistemas de IA que fueron instalados en la Corte Constitucional y el Consejo de Estado de Colombia; por parte de un equipo mixto de juristas de la Universidad del Rosario y el laboratorio IALAB de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Acá se reflexiona de como la IA no solo modifica, haciendo más eficiente, el proceso de producir decisiones judiciales, sino igualmente como su implementación, desarrollo y puesta en práctica impacta en la cultura jurídica de las altas cortes, y sus procesos organizacionales. Teniendo un impacto directo en el principio de eficiencia judicial para desarrollar la tutela judicial efectiva, el acceso a la justicia, y la protección en derechos fundamentales.
Modelling Environmental Tree Speciesâ€™ Volume using some selected Skewed Distributions
Authors: A. Hassan F. , O. Ilo H. , O. Afolabi N. , A. Akintola K.
Published: October 2024

Ecological requirements' knowledge in determining tree species' distributions is a precondition for sustainable forest management. Tree species in all regions are threatened by climate change but some are more vulnerable than others. Rightly skewed distributions were used to take care of the environmental data set obtained from FRIN using five species which are: Beech Wood, White Afara, Opepe, Afon and Teak.
Appropriate statistical tools distributions like descriptive analysis, Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), Goodness of Fit, Probability Functions, Kolmogorov Smirnovt-test, Gamma, Weibull, Log-normal and Beta-weibull were carried out to determine the best distribution for each selected specie in this research.
It was established from the distributional pattern of the tree species' volume used in this research that the Gamma distribution was a better fit for the Beech wood with the AIC of 617.21, Beta-weibull distribution was a better _t for the White Afara, Opepe and Teak Species with the AIC values of 580.772, 630.84 and 733.60 respectively while the Weibull distribution was a better fit for the Afon specie with the AIC value of 752.07.
Conclusively, the implication of the analysis is that the Beta-weibull distribution described the tree species' volume best among the four distributions used. In line with the findings, it is recommended that Beta-weibull should be the appropriate distribution to model forest specie when it comes to modelling because of its four (4) parameters and its goodness when fitting.
Modelling of Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance Using HFACS ME Human Factors Analysis and Classification System Maintenance Extension and Bayesian Network
Authors: Bohrey Om Prakash , Chatpalliwar A.S.
Published: October 2024

Aircraft maintenance is a complex task involving a skilled human workforce, spare parts, and various other resources. Human factors are an inherent element of the human workforce. Human factors analysis, therefore, becomes an essential aspect of aviation maintenance. Human factors have been identified and classified using various methods in existing literature. However, there is a gap in the study of the interdependency of critical human factors including subfactors, and measuring them effectively to reduce incidents and accidents. This research work proposed a novel approach for human factors modeling using human factors analysis and classification system maintenance extension (HFACS-ME), and bayesian network (BN). Inadequate maintenance processes, inadequate documentation, inadequate supervision, Judgement decision, and attention memory were identified as some of the critical human factors in aircraft maintenance. These critical human factors were further analysed and divided into subfactors. The main contribution of the present research work is the methodology of developing a dependency model of the human factors and subfactors to analyse their measured effects on aircraft maintenance. The proposed BN model demonstrated the estimation of the probability of effective maintenance by considering the critical human factors with available facilities, and resources in an aviation maintenance setup.
Surgical Repair of Postinfarction Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm
Authors: Kim Soon Jin , Kim Kyung Hwa , Kim Jong Hun , Kim Tae Yun
Published: October 2024

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a serious and rare disorder that usually develops after acute myocardial infarction. It can lead to potentially lethal mechanical complications, such as acute left ventricular free wall rupture. This report presents the case of a 64-year-old man with a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm and myocardial rupture that was managed by left ventricular restoration with aneurysmectomy and coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts.
Investigation of the Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Anxiety Levels and Career Satisfaction of Dentistry Students
Authors:   Health Science Vocational College, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey, Kır Furkan , Batuhan Bayrak Ata ,   Health Science Vocational College, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey, Büyükgöze-Dindar Mediha ,   Health Science Vocational College, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
Published: October 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the anxiety levels and career satisfaction of dentistry students. Methods: A total of 220 dentistry students were included in the study. A questionnaire was mailed to dentistry students at Trakya University between June 2021 and January 2022. Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was used to evaluate anxiety levels. Data were analyzed, and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean BAI scores of the participants were 14.6 ± 13.6. The anxiety levels of the females were significantly higher than the males (p = 0.004). There was a significant relationship between the level of knowledge about COVID-19 and anxiety (p = 0.032). More than half of dentistry students were anxious about the pandemic conditions and concerned about being infected during treatment. Moreover, most participants were anxious about infecting their patients and families, yet 86.8% do not regret choosing dentistry as a profession. Conclusion: An increase was observed in the anxiety levels caused by the pandemic in dentistry students. The outcomes of the current study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic affected female dental students more. Although the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the psychological health of dental students, most participants were satisfied with their careers
The Role of Culture in Enhancing Students’ Language Acquisition: Teacher’s Strategy
Authors: Nasution Ayau Ummad , Debataraja Christina Suriani , Ningsih Fitri Randia , Nasution Ummi Aisyah , Daulay Sholihatul Hamidah
Published: October 2024

The aim of this research is to understand the role of culture in enhancing students’ foreign language acquisition.  The researchers concluded that language and culture have a very close relationship. Therefore, this study wanted to examine whether the Ustadzah at the Darul Ihsan Islamic boarding school in the expanse of silver had implemented it in their classrooms properly. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. The research participants are two English teachers in Islamic boarding schools. The result of this study is that the teacher knows about the importance of understanding cultural literacy in a classroom then if a teacher wants to make students master the language well to speak and interact, a teacher should give an understanding to students about the role of culture in the use of cultural resources, literary culture and authentic ingredients.
Resistance Toward Subordination of Women in The Breadwinner Novel by Deborah Ellis: A Feminist Study
Authors: Salsabila Firdha , Panjaitan Esterria Romauli , Mandela Fitra
Published: October 2024

This research aimed to discover the resistance and the subordination forms. The method used is descriptive qualitative research method and feminism approach applied specifically Simone de Beauvoir's notions of The Otherness in The Second Sex book. The data gathered through attentive reading and observation of the narration, mono – dialogue, and characters' actions in The Breadwinner novel by Deborah Ellis. Furthermore, the writers determined that women have a difficult access to work as a result of discrimination and exploitation, married women are required to be completely subservient to their husbands, unequal education opportunity, parents expected a son over a daughter, and women unable to participate in social-political activities. Also, on Beauvoir ideas of resist toward The Otherness such as women can work, become intellectuals, contribute to a socialist revolution, and women can transcend their limitations by refusing to internalize their otherness or to identify themselves through the dominant group's eyes. This can be concluded that women still faced severe discrimination, oppression, exploitation, and inequality to gain their freedom, yet women still resist to the oppression in society.
Culture-Specific Items (CSIs) Categories and Translation Procedures of Wang Sinawang Short Movie
Authors: Zahra Firda Safitri El , Indhiarti Tantri Refa
Published: October 2024

Translating culture-specific items is not easy because it requires knowledge and understanding of a particular culture related to the word. Despite many studies that have been conducted related to translation procedures of culture-specific items (CSIs), there is still a lack in the literature, particularly the procedures in the Javanese to English translations of CSIs in films and short movies. This study used CSIs classification and translation procedures based on Newmark’s (1988). The object of this study was Wang Sinawang, a Javanese short movie which was produced by Dinas Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah D.I Yogyakarta and was released on its YouTube channel. This research attempts to find the types and the dominant used procedure that was used by the subtitler of Wang Sinawang short movie to translate the culture-specific items. This study employed a qualitative descriptive methodology. The result revealed that the most CSIs that appeared in the short movie was “Material Culture” which includes foods, clothes, houses and towns, and transportation, while the least CSIs appeared was “Social Culture” which includes work and leisure. The Most used procedure was “Recognized Translation” while the least used procedure was “Naturalization” and “Descriptive Equivalent”. The implication of this study is discussed.
Foreign Language Anxiety and Academic Achievement: Is There Any Relationship in Between?
Authors: Azzahra Zulfa Ghefira , Fatimah Fatimah
Published: October 2024

Psychological factors can contribute to the devitalization or acceleration of foreign language learning. Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) is widely discussed in various studies, namely on Second Language Acquisition (SLA). This research aims to explore one of the psychological effects of learning a foreign language, specifically Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA), and its effect and correlation on academic achievement. 43 undergraduate students from the Department of English were chosen as the participants of the study. To conduct the findings, this study adopts a quantitative approach with descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation. The findings of the study presented that the students encounter a moderately low level of foreign language anxiety (M = 2.75, SD = .86). The findings also reveal that the relationship between the students’ foreign language anxiety level and academic achievement shows no correlation between one another (r = -0.9). The implication of this study is that language teachers should continuously encourage students to be more self-assured in their second language learning as well as alleviate their language anxiety level.
„Býti národním v umění je směšný pleonasmus. Národní je i spánek.“ K německočeské debatě nad moderním meziválečným uměním
Authors: Habán Ivo
Published: October 2024

As an art historian who has long focused on the manifestations of the visual culture of the German-speaking scene in the Czech lands, I have repeatedly encountered the topic of perceiving the “Czechness” and “worldliness” of domestic production. From my research perspective, I see two levels in this beautiful and provocative challenge. The first is the evergreen of German-Bohemian art, i.e. if we apply a national or geographical scale to the artistic expressions that emerged from the Czech lands. Today, of course, we take a geographical view, but if we look at the production of individual regions side by side, it is impossible not to see clear differences on the part of the ethnically Czech and German scenes. Capturing and defining more universally some of the subliminal specifics that are apparent at first glance is a challenge that still occupies me mentally, despite the awareness of the absurdity of searching for a national definition of art. Fixing the key features is complicated by the existence of multicultural exceptions, which often introduce an element of Judaism into the traditional dualism of the period under review. These exceptions successfully disrupt the flattened idea of parallel Czech- and German-speaking cultural and social worlds of the Czech lands. Moreover, it is precisely these exceptions that are often the bearers of tendencies towards imaginary worldliness, which brings us to the second level of this consideration – to what extent and through what phenomena the territorially and numerically relatively small art scene of the Czech lands can be perceived as world-class. The answer may be the market, or a confident search for regional authenticity. In the words of Josef Kroutvor, “minor branches of modernity.” It seems to me that in today’s global world, their offsprings are more important than many textbook examples of the avant-garde.
Slovo úvodem
Authors: Wittlich Petr
Published: October 2024

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