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Psychosocial Outcomes in Autistic Children Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Plak Rachel , Rippe Ralph , Merkelbach Inge , Begeer Sander
Published: September 2023

Studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autistic children’s psychosocial outcomes have shown mixed results. In the current study we aimed to gain a better insight into the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic by comparing psychosocial outcomes collected pre-pandemic with data collected during the pandemic. We used the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to examine change over time in psychosocial outcomes of autistic children from pre-pandemic (T0) to lockdown I (T1) and lockdown II (T2) in the Netherlands. We expected a deterioration in psychosocial outcomes. There were 224 participants in T0 and T1, of which 141 also participated in T2. The results showed a surprising improvement in psychosocial outcomes from T0 to T1. Special education and female gender were associated with increased difficulties over time, while higher age was associated with decreased difficulties. At the subdomain level we found that emotional problems remained stable, while hyperactivity, conduct problems, and peer problems decreased, and prosocial behavior increased. Attending special education predicted increased peer problems over time, while higher age predicted both decreased conduct problems and increased prosocial behavior over time. The COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily improved the fit between the psychosocial needs and the environment for children with autism in the Netherlands.
Thermodynamically Traceable Calorimetric Results for Aqueous Sodium Chloride Solutions from T = (273.15 to 373.15) K up to the Saturated Solutions: Part 1—The Quantities Associated with the Partial Molar Enthalpy
Authors: Partanen Lauri J. , Partanen Jaakko I.
Published: September 2023

The three-parameter extended Hückel equations with parameters B, b1, and b2 have recently been successfully tested against existing vapor pressure, electrochemical, and solubility data for aqueous NaCl solutions at temperatures from (273 to 373) K (Partanen and Partanen in J. Chem. Eng. Data 65:5226–5239, 2020). In the present study, we extend this model to the apparent and partial molar enthalpy data of these solutions. The enthalpy equations were determined using a new calculation method that gives practically the same results as that used in another previous study (Partanen et al. in J. Chem. Eng. Data 62:2617–2632, 2017), but the new method is much simpler. In the previous enthalpy study, dilute NaCl solutions up to m = 0.2 mol⋅kg−1 were considered in the range from T = 273 to 353 K. Following the success of the three-parameter extended Hückel model within the whole concentration range at various temperatures, we tabulate new values for relative apparent and partial molar enthalpies for NaCl solutions at rounded molalities. The resulting values are extensively tested against the literature ones. The best agreement is obtained for temperatures below 288 K and between 313 and 353 K. Elsewhere, at least a reasonable agreement is obtained. As no enthalpy or heat capacity data were used in the estimation of our model’s parameters and as the model has excelled in explaining other high-precision thermodynamic data, we argue that the recommended enthalpy values should be preferred even for the temperatures where the agreement is only reasonable due to potential problems associated with the literature values. These problems are also considered in the study.

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Investigation of travelling wave solutions for the (3 + 1)-dimensional hyperbolic nonlinear Schrödinger equation using Riccati equation and F-expansion techniques
Authors: Ali Mohamed R. , Khattab Mahmoud A. , Mabrouk S. M.
Published: September 2023

The (3 + 1)-dimensional hyperbolic nonlinear Schrödinger equation (HNLS) is used as a model for different physical phenomena such as the propagation of electromagnetic fields, the dynamics of optical soliton promulgation, and the evolution of the water wave surface. In this paper, new and different exact solutions for the (3 + 1)-dimensional HNLS equation is emerged by using two powerful methods named the Riccati equation method and the F-expansion principle. The behaviors of resulting solutions are different and expressed by dark, bright, singular, and periodic solutions. The physical explanations for the obtained solutions are examined by a graphical representation in 3d profile plots.
Quasi-In Situ Localized Corrosion of an Additively Manufactured FeCo Alloy in 5 Wt Pct NaCl Solution
Authors: Pramanik Sudipta , Krüger Jan , Schaper Mirko , Hoyer Kay-Peter
Published: September 2023

FeCo alloys are important materials used in pumps and motors in the offshore oil and gas drilling industry. These alloys are subjected to marine environments with a high NaCl concentration, therefore, corrosion and catastrophic failure are anticipated. So, the surface dissolution of additively manufactured FeCo samples is investigated in a quasi-in situ manner, in particular, the pitting corrosion in 5.0 wt pct NaCl solution. The local dissolution of the same sample region is monitored after 24, 72, and 168 hours. Here, the formation of rectangular and circular pits of ultra-fine dimensions (less than 0.5 µm) is observed with increasing immersion time. In addition, the formation of a corrosion-inhibiting surface layer is detected on the sample surface. Surface dissolution leads to a change in the surface structure, however, no change in grain shape or grain size is noticed. The surface topography after local dissolution is correlated to the grain orientation. Quasi-in situ analysis shows the preferential dissolution of high-angle grain boundaries (HAGBs) leading to a change in the fraction of HAGBs and low-angle grain boundaries fraction (LAGBs). For the FeCo sample, a potentiodynamic polarisation test reveals a corrosion potential (Ecorr) of − 0.475 V referred to the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) and a corrosion exchange current density (icorr) of 0.0848 A/m2. Furthermore, quasi-in situ experiments showed that grains oriented along certain crystallographic directions are corroding more compared to other grains leading to a significant decrease in the local surface height. Grains with a plane normal close to the $$\langle {1}00\rangle$$

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What is the role of robotic surgery in ovarian cystectomy with fertility preservation?
Authors: Lee Ju Hye , Park So Yun , Jeong Kyungah , Yun Ha Yeoung , Chung Hye Won
Published: September 2023

To investigate the role of robotic single-site (RSS) ovarian cystectomy in fertility preservation, which was compared with single-port laparoscopic (SPL) surgery based on AMH changes. We retrospectively analyzed medical records of total 156 patients who underwent SPL (n = 72) or RSS (n = 84) surgery with the da Vinci® Si or Xi system. The pre/post-operative AMH levels and total diameter of ovarian cysts were measured. In addition to the surgical method, AMH changes were compared according to the laterality, multiplicity, and pathology of ovarian cysts. A comparison of the characteristics of the SPL group and RSS group, revealed that there were no significant differences in the average age, the diameter of the ovarian cyst, and the number of locule. There were also no statistical differences between the pre-operative and post-operative AMH levels and the average surgical time including the docking time in robotic surgery. A comparison based on the surgical methods, revealed that the decrease in post-operative AMH was lower in the RSS group (24.2 ± 35.9%) than in the SPL group (34.9 ± 29.1%) significantly (p = 0.044). In patients with endometriosis, the decrease in AMH was greater, than that in patients without endometriosis. A longer operation time, larger ovarian cysts and multi-locular cysts were associated with lower AMH level in both the SPL and RSS groups (Pearson correlation coefficient: – 0.320, p = 0.0001, – 0.218, p = 0.007, – 0.236, p = 0.003, respectively). RSS ovarian cystectomy could be a promising new therapeutic option for fertility preservation in complex cases to avoid an additional side port.
The Effects of Soil Microbial Disturbance and Plants on Arsenic Concentrations and Speciation in Soil Water and Soils
Authors: Guan Hang , Caggìa Veronica , Gómez-Chamorro Andrea , Fischer Daniela , Coll-Crespí Miquel , Liu Xiaowen , Chávez-Capilla Teresa , Schlaeppi Klaus , Ramette Alban , Mestrot Adrien , Bigalke Moritz
Published: September 2023

Arsenic (As) in soils harms soil organisms and plants, and it can enter the human food chain via the dietary consumption of crops. The mobility, bioavailability and toxicity of As are determined by its concentration and speciation. A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted to study the effects of soil microbial disturbance and maize plants on arsenic concentration and speciation in soil (pore) water and soils. Three soil treatments with varying microbial disturbance were designed for this experiment: native soil, sterilized soil and sterilized soil reconditioned with soil indigenous microbes. The three soil treatments were intersected with three levels of As in soils (0, 100 and 200 mg kg−1 spiked As). Ten pots of each treatment were planted with maize, while three pots were filled with soil without maize. The difference between native and reconditioned soil indicated the abiotic sterilization effect (artifact of the sterilization process), while the difference between sterilized and reconditioned soil showed the microbial disturbance effect. Both effects increased As release into soil water. The microbial disturbance effect was more pronounced for organic As species, showing the influence of soil microbes involved in As methylation. The abiotic sterilization effect was more evident in unplanted pots than planted pots and the microbial disturbance effect was observed only in unplanted pots, suggesting that both effects were mitigated by the presence of maize.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Bullying Victimization and Emotional Symptoms: A Longitudinal Study on Natives and Students With Immigrant Backgrounds
Authors: Basilici Maria Chiara , Palladino Benedetta Emanuela , Upadyaya Katja , De Luca Lisa , Salmela-Aro Katariina , Menesini Ersilia
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic affected adolescents’ social interactions and mental health. However, it is still unclear how the developmental trajectories of individuals at higher risk of social exclusion and victimization changed during this challenging period. Using the Latent Growth Curve Analysis (LGCA), the present study aims to investigate whether belonging to a minority ethnic group might be an additional risk factor, by analyzing trends over time in both bullying victimization (V) and emotional symptoms (ES) from the pre-pandemic period to 15-months after the outbreak. 826 students (46.4% females; Mage=15.22; SD = 0.63; 18.5% with an immigrant background) attending the first year of high school were followed before the pandemic (T1-January 2020), to 12 months (T2-February 2021) and 15-months (T3-May 2021) after the outbreak. Findings highlighted the pervasive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all students, with no differences between natives and students with immigrant background. Indeed, results showed a decrease in victimization, especially the more systematic behaviors, and an increase in emotional symptoms over time. However, we found a greater growth in emotional symptoms in students who started with a lower level of victimization before the pandemic. It seems like a tsunami has passed and completely engulfed everyone. The present study warns about the return to school in face-to-face mode for adolescents after a period of great suffering, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seamount and Ridge Subduction at the Java Margin, Indonesia: Effects on Structural Geology and Seismogenesis
Authors: Xia Yueyang , Kopp Heidrun , Klaeschen Dirk , Geersen Jacob , Ma Bo , Schnabel Michael
Published: September 2023

The Java ‐ Lesser Sunda margin, which features multi‐scale subducting oceanic basement relief, is classified as neutral (Lombok and Sumbawa) to erosional (Central Java to Bali) in comparison to its accretionary counterpart offshore Sumatra. However, a comprehensive analysis of how plate boundary and upper plate structure across the neutral to erosional transition are modulated by the subduction of oceanic basement relief is lacking to date. To shed light on the tectonic parameters that push the margin into the neutral or erosional domain, we combine multi‐channel reflection seismic images derived through a grid‐based P‐wave velocity inversion, and multibeam bathymetric maps. The data document how different scales of subducting topography modify seafloor morphology, upper plate structure, and décollement position. Large‐scale subducting features cause a landward shift of the deformation front, shortening of the accretionary wedge, and seafloor steepening at the relief's trailing edge. Small‐scale subducting ridges primarily impact the frontal prism resulting in over‐steepening at the trench and localized slope failure. Ahead of subducting relief, deformation of the accretionary wedge encompasses enhanced compression and a reduction in seafloor slope but appears independent of the size of the relief. Ridge and seamount subduction induce frontal erosion and basal erosion offshore Lombok and Bali, respectively. Our P‐wave velocity models indicate that the rigidity of the upper plate's base along the eastern Sunda margin is significantly lower than the worldwide trend. We conclude that this favors the genesis of tsunami earthquakes that have occurred on the Java margin.
The Structure of the Warped Io Plasma Torus Constrained by the Io Footprint
Authors: Schlegel Stephan , Saur Joachim
Published: September 2023

Standard models of force balance along Jovian field lines predict the location of the Io Plasma Torus to be the centrifugal equator of Jupiter’s magnetosphere, that is, the position along the magnetic field lines farthest away from Jupiter’s rotational axis. In many models, the centrifugal equator is assumed to lay on a plane, calculated from a (shifted) dipole magnetic field, rather than on a warped surface which incorporates Jupiter’s higher magnetic field moments. In this work, we use Hubble Space Telescope observations of the Io Main Footprint to constrain density, scale height, and lateral position of the Io Plasma Torus. Therefore, we employ the leading angle of the footprints to calculate expected travel times of Alfvén waves and carry out an inversion of the observations. For the magnetic field, we use the JRM33 magnetic field model. The inversion results show peak densities between ρ0 = 1,830 cm−3 and ρ0 = 2,032 cm−3 and scale heights between H = 0.92RJ and H = 0.97RJ consistent with current literature values. Using a warped multipole centrifugal equator instead of a planar dipole increases the quality of the fit by about 25%. We additionally develop two tests to confirm that the multipole centrifugal equator from the JRM33 model fits explains the applied data set better than the dipole centrifugal equator. The quadropole moments alter Io’s relative position to the torus, which changes the plasma density around Io by up to Δρ/ρ = 20%.
Global Empirical Models of Wave Amplitudes and Normal Angles of Banded Plasmaspheric Hiss Obtained From Van Allen Probes Observations
Authors: Dong Junhu , Xiang Zheng , Ni Binbin , Liu Yangxizi
Published: September 2023

The unique banded structure of plasmaspheric hiss with an upper band above ∼200 Hz and a lower band below ∼150 Hz has been recently reported. Based on observations from the twin Van Allen Probes from 15 September 2012 to 30 June 2019, we statistically investigate the global distributions of amplitude and power‐weighted wave normal angle (WNA) of banded hiss waves with respect to L, MLT, MLAT, and AE*. The results indicate that amplitudes of dayside banded hiss significantly depend on the substorm level (AE* index), while the variation of WNAs on the AE* index is slight. The WNAs of upper band hiss show a peak at L ∼ 3, while the WNAs of lower band hiss are relatively uniform at L < 4. The WNAs of both bands decrease with increasing L values at L > 4. We further develop the global empirical models of banded hiss wave amplitudes and WNAs to fit the statistical results, which show good agreement with satellite observations. These results can be essentially useful to evaluate the role of banded plasmaspheric hiss in the dynamic variations of Earth's radiation belt electrons.
Fiber‐Optic Observations of Internal Waves and Tides
Authors: Williams E. F. , Ugalde A. , Martins H. F. , Becerril C. E. , Callies J. , Claret M. , Fernandez‐Ruiz M. R. , Gonzalez‐Herraez M. , Martin‐Lopez S. , Pelegri J. L. , Winters K. B. , Zhan Z.
Published: September 2023

Although typically used to measure dynamic strain from seismic and acoustic waves, Rayleigh‐based distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) is also sensitive to temperature, offering longer range and higher sensitivity to small temperature perturbations than conventional Raman‐based distributed temperature sensing. Here, we demonstrate that ocean‐bottom DAS can be employed to study internal wave and tide dynamics in the bottom boundary layer, a region of enhanced ocean mixing but scarce observations. First, we show temperature transients up to about 4 K from a power cable in the Strait of Gibraltar south of Spain, associated with passing trains of internal solitary waves in water depth <200 m. Second, we show the propagation of thermal fronts associated with the nonlinear internal tide on the near‐critical slope of the island of Gran Canaria, off the coast of West Africa, with perturbations up to about 2 K at 1‐km depth and 0.2 K at 2.5‐km depth. With spatial averaging, we also recover a signal proportional to the barotropic tidal pressure, including the lunar fortnightly variation. In addition to applications in observational physical oceanography, our results suggest that contemporary chirped‐pulse DAS possesses sufficient long‐period sensitivity for seafloor geodesy and tsunami monitoring if ocean temperature variations can be separated.
Efficient qualitative risk assessment of pipelines using relative risk score based on machine learning
Authors: Vanitha C. N. , Easwaramoorthy Sathishkumar Veerappampalayam , Krishna S. A. , Cho Jaehyuk
Published: September 2023

Pipelines are observed one of the economic modes of transport for transporting oil, gas, and water between various locations. Most of the countries in the world transport petroleum and other flammable products through underground pipelines. The underground and aboveground pipelines are facing various damages due to corrosion, dents, and ruptures due to the environment and operational fluid conditions. The danger of leaks and accidents increases as a result of these damages. Pipelines must be evaluated on a regular basis to make sure they are fit for transmission. By evaluating the effects of damages and the possibility of catastrophic failures using a variety of techniques, pipeline integrity is controlled. Applying the relative risk scoring (RRS) technique, pipeline failures are predicted. One of the probabilistic techniques used to forecast risk based on an impartial assessment is machine learning. With different parameters like corrosion, leakage, materials, atmosphere, surface, earth-movements, above-ground and underground facilities, etc., the RRS method provides an accuracy of 97.5% in identifying the risk and gives a precise classification of risk, whether the pipeline has a high, medium, or low risk without any delay on the prediction compared with Naive Bayes, decision tree, support vector machine, and graph convolutional network.
Design and fabrication of carbon fiber lattices using 3D weaving
Authors: McClintock Hayley , Xiong Zechen , Rergis Bruno , Lipson Hod
Published: September 2023

We present a method of designing and fabricating 3D carbon fiber lattices. The lattice design and fabrication is based on crocheting and sewing techniques, where carbon fiber tow is woven through two parallel carbon fiber grids and reinforced with vertical carbon fiber tubes. Compression testing is then performed on three different designs, and these results are compared to other similar lattice structures, finding that the lattices perform similarly to comparable lattices. Finite element analysis is also performed to validate the experimental findings, and provides some insight into the experimental results. The process presented here allows for more design flexibility than other current methods. For example, within a single lattice, different density weave patterns can be used to address specific load requirements. Though fabricated manually here, this process can also be automated for large scale production. With this design flexibility, simplified fabrication, and high strength, the lattices proposed here offer an advantage as compared to similar existing structures.
Knockdown of Secernin 1 inhibit cell invasion and migration by activating the TGF-β/Smad3 pathway in oral squamous cell carcinomas
Authors: Xiao Li , Zhang Ting , Zheng Kaiyue , Xiao Qian , Zhang Weifang , Zhang Dandan , Wu Dengxun , He Chanjuan , Zhou Yifei , Liu Ying
Published: September 2023

Secernin-1 (SCRN1) is a regulator of exocytosis in mast cells. Recently, SCRN1 was reported to be correlated with the prognosis of colorectal cancer and gastric cancer, but its functional effects on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remain unclear. Our aim was to explore the expression pattern and the migration and invasion effects of the newly identified SCRN1 in OSCC. Western blotting (WB) was performed to measure SCRN1 expression in human OSCC tissue samples and OSCC cell lines. The effects of SCRN1 on OSCC cell proliferation, invasion and migration were analyzed by cell counting kit-8 and Transwell assays. The expression levels of TGF-β, Smad3 and phosphorylated Smad3 (p-Smad3) were measured by WB. The secretion of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 was determined by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of SCRN1 was significantly elevated in OSCC tissues and cell lines. SCRN1 knockdown reduced the expression of TGF-β and p-Smad3 in OSCC cells. TGF-β stimulation promoted proliferation, invasion and migration and enhanced the expression of p-Smad3 and the secretion of MMP9 in SCRN1-knockdown OSCC cell lines. Our study demonstrated that SCRN1 is upregulated in OSCC. Further analyses demonstrated that SCRN1 promotes the proliferation, invasion and migration of OSCC cells via TGF-β/Smad3 signaling.
Autistic traits modulate the influence of face masks on gaze perception
Authors: Williams Elin H. , Thompson Nicholas M. , McCray Gareth , Chakrabarti Bhismadev
Published: September 2023

Detecting when others are looking at us is a crucial social skill. Accordingly, a range of gaze angles is perceived as self-directed; this is termed the “cone of direct gaze” (CoDG). Multiple cues, such as nose and head orientation, are integrated during gaze perception. Thus, occluding the lower portion of the face, such as with face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, may influence how gaze is perceived. Individual differences in the prioritisation of eye-region and non-eye-region cues may modulate the influence of face masks on gaze perception. Autistic individuals, who may be more reliant on non-eye-region directional cues during gaze perception, might be differentially affected by face masks. In the present study, we compared the CoDG when viewing masked and unmasked faces (N = 157) and measured self-reported autistic traits. The CoDG was wider for masked compared to unmasked faces, suggesting that reduced reliability of lower face cues increases the range of gaze angles perceived as self-directed. Additionally, autistic traits positively predicted the magnitude of CoDG difference between masked and unmasked faces. This study provides crucial insights into the effect of face masks on gaze perception, and how they may affect autistic individuals to a greater extent.
Predicting sepsis using a combination of clinical information and molecular immune markers sampled in the ambulance
Authors: Tuerxun Kedeye , Eklund Daniel , Wallgren Ulrika , Dannenberg Katharina , Repsilber Dirk , Kruse Robert , Särndahl Eva , Kurland Lisa
Published: September 2023

Sepsis is a time dependent condition. Screening tools based on clinical parameters have been shown to increase the identification of sepsis. The aim of current study was to evaluate the additional predictive value of immunological molecular markers to our previously developed prehospital screening tools. This is a prospective cohort study of 551 adult patients with suspected infection in the ambulance setting of Stockholm, Sweden between 2017 and 2018. Initially, 74 molecules and 15 genes related to inflammation were evaluated in a screening cohort of 46 patients with outcome sepsis and 50 patients with outcome infection no sepsis. Next, 12 selected molecules, as potentially synergistic predictors, were evaluated in combination with our previously developed screening tools based on clinical parameters in a prediction cohort (n = 455). Seven different algorithms with nested cross-validation were used in the machine learning of the prediction models. Model performances were compared using posterior distributions of average area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) and difference in AUCs. Model variable importance was assessed by permutation of variable values, scoring loss of classification as metric and with model-specific weights when applicable. When comparing the screening tools with and without added molecular variables, and their interactions, the molecules per se did not increase the predictive values. Prediction models based on the molecular variables alone showed a performance in terms of AUCs between 0.65 and 0.70. Among the molecular variables, IL-1Ra, IL-17A, CCL19, CX3CL1 and TNF were significantly higher in septic patients compared to the infection non-sepsis group. Combing immunological molecular markers with clinical parameters did not increase the predictive values of the screening tools, most likely due to the high multicollinearity of temperature and some of the markers. A group of sepsis patients was consistently miss-classified in our prediction models, due to milder symptoms as well as lower expression levels of the investigated immune mediators. This indicates a need of stratifying septic patients with a priori knowledge of certain clinical and molecular parameters in order to improve prediction for early sepsis diagnosis.

Trial registration: NCT03249597. Registered 15 August 2017.
Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of antioxidant compounds from spring onion leaves using Box–Behnken design
Authors: Aquino Giovanna , Basilicata Manuela Giovanna , Crescenzi Carlo , Vestuto Vincenzo , Salviati Emanuela , Cerrato Michele , Ciaglia Tania , Sansone Francesca , Pepe Giacomo , Campiglia Pietro
Published: September 2023

Many studies have explored the extraction of bioactive compounds from different onion solid wastes, such as bulb, skin, and peel. However, onion leaves have received limited attention despite their potential as a valuable source of nutraceutical compounds. This study aimed to valorise, for the first time, the agricultural waste in the form of spring onion leaves (CN, Cipollotto Nocerino) to obtain antioxidant-rich polyphenolic extracts. A Box–Behnken design (BBD) was used to assess the impact of microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) variables (temperature, time, extraction volume, and ethanol concentration) on total polyphenol content (TPC) measured by Folin–Ciocalteu method and the antioxidant power determined by FRAP assay. Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied, and regression equations, analysis of variance, and 3D response curves were developed. Our results highlighted that the TPC values range from 0.76 to 1.43 mg GAE g−1 dw, while the FRAP values range from 8.25 to 14.80 mmol Fe(II)E g−1 dw. The optimal extraction conditions predicted by the model were 60 °C, 22 min, ethanol concentration 51% (v/v), and solvent volume 11 mL. These conditions resulted in TPC and FRAP values of 1.35 mg GAE g−1 dw and 14.02 mmol Fe(II)E g−1 dw, respectively. Furthermore, the extract obtained under optimized conditions was characterized by UHPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS analysis. LC/MS–MS platform allowed us to tentatively identify various compounds belonging to the class of flavonoids, saponins, fatty acids, and lipids. Finally, the ability of CN optimal extract to inhibit the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) release in a hepatocarcinoma cell line using an H2O2-induced oxidative stress model, was evaluated. The results highlighted the potential of CN extract as a valuable source of polyphenols with significant antioxidant properties, suitable for various applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Regulating the electronic properties of the WGe2N4 monolayer by adsorption of 4d transition metal atoms towards spintronic devices
Authors: Sun Jin-Lan , Dong Mi-Mi , Niu Yue , Li Zong-Liang , Zhang Guang-Ping , Wang Chuan-Kui , Fu Xiao-Xiao
Published: September 2023

We study the regulation of the electronic and spin transport properties of the WGe2N4 monolayer by adsorbing 4d transition metal atoms (Y–Cd) using density functional theory combined with non-equilibrium Green's function.
Coexistence of superconductivity and electride states in Ca2H with an antifluorite-type motif under compression
Authors: Wang Qianyi , Zhang Shoutao , Li Honggang , Wang Hongbo , Liu Guangtao , Ma Jiangang , Xu Haiyang , Liu Hanyu , Ma Yanming
Published: September 2023

An unprecedented hydride Ca2H with an antifluorite-type structure is predicted to possess the coexistence of electride states and superconductivity under pressure. This study paves the way for the search of novel electride superconductor hydrides.
Multi‐cues underwater image restoration algorithm combined with light field technology
Authors: Zhang Xudong , Cui Liwen , Fan Zhiguo , Sun Rui , Li Yang
Published: September 2023

Underwater images suffer from color distortion, low clarity and halos problems due to light absorption, particle scattering and non‐uniform illumination. To address these degradation issues, a multi‐cues underwater image restoration algorithm combined with light field technology is proposed. First, based on Epipolar Plane Image, the light field cue transmittance containing depth information is calculated. Then, according to the turbidity of the underwater image, the light field cue transmittance and the polarization cue transmittance are fused to obtain the multi‐cues transmittance, which can effectively reduce the effect of particle scattering and color bias. Finally, the background light is estimated through the all‐focus operation, which can effectively overcome the distortion of an underwater single image and simultaneously reduce the halo phenomenon. Experimental results show that the method achieves the best results evaluated by UCIQE, UIQM, PSNR, and SSIM, and the restored color under the method is closer to the actual image than other underwater restoration methods.
Reduce Overtime of Distribution Centre by Re-Layout and Employee Shift Scheduling Use Class Based Storage and Integer Linear Programming
Authors: Ariyanti Fransisca Dini , Paramaputra Benito Evan
Published: September 2023

A distribution center, which operates franchised minimarket networks, faces high overtime in warehouse operations. In the DC, the distribution center process is related to warehouses as part of a logistics system for receiving, storing, and distributing groceries. This research was conducted on DC at Cilacap city, Center of Java, with the highest amount of overtime, 11.3%. Through the analysis of FMEA, failure mode and effect analysis and Fishbone Diagram, find out that repack problems during the pick-pack process and the difficulty of finding the location of SKU, system keeping unit by the picker. After implementing the Class-Based Storage method with the ABC classification technique, it is used to classify based on the throughput percentage rating, which is from the highest cumulative value to the lowest cumulative value. With the proposed layout that has been made, it has resulted in a decrease in total travel distance by 17% and overtime by 17%. Furthermore, to determine the appropriate shift combination of optimal labor needs, we use linear programming with LINGO Software. By implementing work scheduling with LINGO Software, companies could minimize DC costs by up to 48.4%.
Communication Strategy Model Typical Endorser Central Government Bank on Instagram During Pandemic
Authors: Evelina Lidya Wati , Khoirunnisa Ghina Adillah
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the information dissemination strategy carried out by Central Government Bank by the role of Typical Person Endorser on Instagram. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection uses observations and interviews with the manager of the communication department of Central Government Bank along with the 3 best Sobat Digital participants who gain highest engagement rate and most content posted related Central Government Bank’s policy. From the results was found that the strategy for using Typical Person Endorser by Central Government Bank to information disseminating about the company and product consisted of Planning covering the selection process and making monthly communication themes, Implementation including training and content creation and publishing, and Evaluation covering social media monitoring and Appreciation in form of good such as work facilities. One of the examples of policy dissemination is digital payment policy during pandemic. In this study, it was also found that the typical person endorser can be used as brand advocacy to disseminate information to break the chain of the COVID-19 virus in the pandemic in direct purchase.
NFLX Adaptive Strategy in the Indonesian Digital Streaming Video on Demand
Authors: Wambrauw Gabriel , Affandi Roseno Aji
Published: September 2023

This study aims to explore the topic of the streaming phenomenon which in recent years has become one of the most popular and best-selling business trends due to digitalization. This research attempts to explore the subject through the success of NFLX, a Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) service based in the U.S. that managed to expand its reach to more than 190 countries—observing the trends and external factors that are affecting NFLX’s behavior and strategy that determines their action to secure their place in the foreign markets, affecting the industry and culture surrounding it. From qualitative data resources gathered through primary and secondary data, this research explored the phenomenon of NFLX and its adaptability by applying PEST Analytical Concept and Porter’s Five Forces as a framework to analyze the dynamics between NFLX and external factors. This study found NFLX to be very influential and adaptable in securing its place in Indonesia, overcoming regulatory barriers, and establishing partnerships to expand and adapt its product and operational strategy to the market preferences.
Impact of Covid-19 on Over the Top’s Algorithm to Sustain Representation of Heroine’s Journey in Film
Authors: Sofiyanti Devina , Meilani Meilani , Irwanto Irwanto
Published: September 2023

Heroine’s Journey was born because Hero’s Journey was too patriarchal or masculine. Despite the fact that Hero’s Journey can be applied to a female protagonist, some female psychologists believe that a female protagonist cannot be compared to a male protagonist because the story does not depict what happens to a woman who embarks on a journey (Campbell 1949). Female characters are said to develop uniquely. These differences contribute to psychological variability in how men and women respond to story conflicts. According to Sustainable Development Goals number 5, it is urgent to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Due to Pandemic Covid-19, Over the Top (OTT) streaming platforms rose globally and shifting the streaming landscape. OTT is a video-on-demand service that provides streaming material as a single product and allows people to access content on numerous devices. With the emergence of technological influence, OTT platforms rely on algorithms and critical data to connect a film with its audience. This paper discusses the critical role of algorithms in shaping the Heroine’s Journey and increasing demand for films with female protagonists to sustain women’s representation in film.
Enhancing Children’s Learning Experience as a Sustainable Approach through Gamified Application Design
Authors: Ali Wildan , Permatasakti Damba , Bening La Myra , Sarwono Dian
Published: September 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic altered how education was formerly conducted, with a rapid shift from face-to-face to online learning. This situation resulted in a significant lack of student-teacher interaction, which affected particularly lower grade students. However, the pandemic provided an opportunity to develop a more sustainable way of learning due to the increasing use of technologies. This research seeks to improve children’s online learning experience through application design in response to online learning conditions. To identify the problem, initial interviews with parents, guardians, and teachers were conducted. Afterward, individual in-depth interviews with primary school teachers were carried out to gain insights on the needs of both students and teachers during online learning. The final app design incorporates gamification elements for both target users. Students follow lessons through interactive narratives based on the standardized curriculum. Teachers can adjust lessons more independently and conveniently using the gamified customization features, such as customizing texts, characters, and media. The effectiveness of the app design was then determined through direct observations with target audiences. The findings show that the application design has the potential to revolutionize and promote sustainability in Indonesian primary school education.
The effect of eWOM and e-service quality on purchase intention at Artic.house restaurant
Authors: Limwirya Maharani Juliette , Kelly Kelly , Kusumawardhana Indra
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of eWOM and e-service quality on purchase intentions at Arctic House restaurant. Quantitative data is formulated through the SPSS application. This study uses more than two variables, so this study uses multiple correlation analysis using the partial hypothesis test T, F test, and determination test. The population in this study are people who meet the same criteria in the study. This study took a sample of 97 people. This study found that eWOM and e-service quality have a positive effect on purchase intention at Arctic.House Restaurant. This implies that higher service quality and positive reviews from previous customers increase the likelihood that consumers will buy a restaurant’s products or services. The results of hypothesis testing show that the independent variables together have an influence of 88.9% on Purchase Intention at Arctic.House Restaurant, this shows that there is a significant influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable.
Feeding behaviour of beef cattle in intensive finishing on pasture and supplemented with different additives
Authors: Xavier I. M. , Pereira D. H. , Pina D. dos S. , Pedreira B. C. , Bolson D. C. , Prado T. A. , de Faria A. C. , Alba H. D. R.
Published: September 2023

Context Concentrate supplementation at high rates represents a method used to improve the productive efficiency of the beef cattle grazing system. Further, the use of additives increases the nutrient-use efficiency of diets. In this sense, it is important to determine the impact of additives in grazing beef cattle fed with high-concentrate supplements to determine the appropriate management practices of the system. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the feeding behaviour of Nellore beef cattle (Bos taurus indicus) in intensive finishing on pasture and fed with different additives. Methods Twenty-eight Nellore cattle [with initial bodyweight (BW) of 480 ± 5 kg and age of 24 ± 2 months] were finished on Urochloa brizantha cv. BRS Piatã pastures. The animals were assigned to a completely randomised design with four experimental supplements: U (urea as non-protein nitrogen source), UO (slow-release urea partially replacing urea), UOL (supplement UO + Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast), and UOLP (supplement UOL + multi-strain probiotics). Key results Supplement intake and idleness time were most affected by the season (P < 0.001). The total dry-matter intake was higher in UOLP (P < 0.004), and this supplement also produced the least effects on feeding behaviour. Conclusion The beginning of the rains affected the feeding behaviour. The additive combination in intensive finishing on pasture, such as UOL and UOLP, improved the intake and did not affect the feeding behaviour during the day. Implications These results indicate that the use of additives in intensive finishing on pasture improves productive efficiency and does not change the animal’s behaviour, resulting in an important technology to be disseminated and applied by grazing beef cattle producers.
Effect of different levels of physically effective neutral detergent fibre from forage in whole corn grain-based diets for feedlot lambs
Authors: Carlis Matheus Sousa de Paula , Biava Janaina Socolovski , Sturion Thamires Ubices , Lais Alves da Silva Adrielly , Eckermann Nathalia Rubio , Montanher Polizel Daniel , Gonzales Dias Junior Paulo César , Silva Vicente Ana Carolina , Comelli Jamile Haddad , Goulart Rodrigo Silva , Relling Alejandro E. , Pires Alexandre Vaz , Ferreira Evandro Maia
Published: September 2023

Context The minimum requirements of physically effective neutral detergent fibre of forage (peNDF-F) in finishing diets for feedlot lambs has not been consolidated. Aims The present study evaluated the effect of increasing levels of peNDF-F on growth performance, blood metabolites, carcass characteristics, and ingestive behaviour of feedlot lambs fed a whole corn grain-based diet. Methods Forty-five Dorper × Santa Inês rams, with an initial bodyweight (BW) of 22.6 ± 5.3 kg (mean ± s.d.) and 88 ± 10 days old (mean ± s.d.), were used. The experimental design was a randomised complete block (five treatments and nine blocks), defined by the initial BW and age at the beginning of the experiment. The experimental diets were formulated to be isonitrogenous and isoenergetic. The experimental diets were as follows: ground corn-based diet with 72 g/kg of peNDF-F from coastcross (Cynodon sp.) hay (CONT, positive control); whole corn grain-based diet without coastcross (Cynodon sp.) hay (0peNDF-F); whole corn grain-based diet with 36 g/kg of peNDF-F from coastcross (Cynodon sp.) hay (36peNDF-F); whole corn grain-based diet with 72 g/kg of peNDF-F from coastcross (Cynodon sp.) hay (72peNDF-F); whole corn grain-based diet with 108 g/kg of peNDF-F from coastcross (Cynodon sp.) hay (108peNDF-F) (DM basis). Key results The increasing concentrations of peNDF-F in whole corn-based diets reduced the dry-matter intake (P < 0.0001), average daily gain, feed efficiency, final BW, carcass characteristics (P < 0.05), AST (P = 0.01), and glucose concentration (P ≤ 0.03). Additionally, the increasing concentrations of peNDF-F decreased the area (P ≤ 0.02) and the length of ruminal papillae (P = 0.008). The rumination and chewing times (min/day) showed a quadratic response; a longer rumination time (P = 0.001) was observed with 72peNDF-F and the longer chewing time (P = 0.006) with 108peNDF-F. Conclusions Whole corn grain-based diets can be used without the addition of peNDF-F for lambs. Implications Thus, utilisation of whole corn grain diet can be a strategy to successfully feed and fatten lambs to slaughter.
Utilisation of unmanned aerial vehicle imagery to assess growth parameters in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Authors: Xiong Yiyi , Chiau Lucas Mauro Rogerio , Wenham Kylie , Collins Marisa , Chapman Scott C.
Published: September 2023

Context Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with red–green–blue (RGB) cameras are increasingly used as a monitoring tool in farming systems. This is the first field study in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilzcek) using UAV and image analysis across multiple seasons. Aims This study aims to validate the use of UAV imagery to assess growth parameters (biomass, leaf area, fractional light interception and radiation use efficiency) in mungbean across multiple seasons. Methods Field experiments were conducted in summer 2018/19 and spring–summer 2019/20 for three sowing dates. Growth parameters were collected fortnightly to match UAV flights throughout crop development. Fractional vegetation cover (FVC) and computed vegetation indices: colour index of vegetation extraction (CIVE), green leaf index (GLI), excess green index (ExG), normalised green-red difference index (NGRDI) and visible atmospherically resistant index (VARI) were generated from UAV orthomosaic images. Key results (1) Mungbean biomass can be accurately estimated at the pre-flowering stage using RGB imagery acquired with UAVs; (2) a more accurate relationship between the UAV-based RGB imagery and ground data was observed during pre-flowering compared to post-flowering stages in mungbean; (3) FVC strongly correlated with biomass (R2 = 0.79) during the pre-flowering stage; NGRDI (R2 = 0.86) showed a better ability to directly predict biomass across the three experiments in the pre-flowering stages. Conclusion UAV-based RGB imagery is a promising technology to replace manual light interception measurements and predict biomass, particularly at earlier growth stages of mungbean. Implication These findings can assist researchers in evaluating agronomic strategies and considering the necessary management practices for different seasonal conditions.
Integrating testing for sexually transmissible infections into annual health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people: a cross-sectional analysis
Authors: McCormack Heather , Wand Handan , Bourne Christopher , Ward James , Bradley Clare , Mak Donna , Guy Rebecca
Published: September 2023

Background In the context of an expanding syphilis epidemic, we assessed the integration of sexually transmissible infection (STI) testing within annual health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16–29 years in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services between 2018 and 2020. Methods Using routinely collected electronic medical record data from a national sentinel surveillance system (ATLAS), we performed a cross-sectional analysis to calculate the proportion of assessments that integrated any or all of the tests for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and HIV. We used logistic regression to identify correlates of integration of any STI test. Results Of the 13 892 assessments, 23.8% (95% CI 23.1, 24.6) integrated a test for any STI and 11.5% (95% CI 10.9, 12.0) included all four STIs. Of assessments that included a chlamydia/gonorrhoea test, 66.9% concurrently included a syphilis test. Integration of any STI test was associated with patients aged 20–24 years (OR 1.2, 95% CI 1.1–1.4) and 25–29 years (OR 1.1, 95% CI 1.0–1.2) compared to 16–19 years and patients residing in very remote (OR 4.2, 95% CI 3.7–4.8), remote (OR 2.4, 95% CI 2.1–2.8), and regional areas (OR 2.5, 95% CI 2.2–2.8) compared to metropolitan areas. There was no association with patient sex. Conclusions Integration of STI testing into annual health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people was higher in remote areas where disease burden is greatest. Integration is similar in men and women, which contrasts with most studies that have found higher testing in women.