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Long-Term Prediction of Hydrometeorological Time Series Using a PSO-Based Combined Model Composed of EEMD and LSTM
Authors: Wu Guodong , Zhang Jun , Xue Heru
Published: September 2023

The accurate long-term forecasting of hydrometeorological time series is crucial for ensuring the sustainability of water resources, environmental conservation, and other related fields. However, hydrometeorological time series usually have strong nonlinearity, non-stationarity, and complexity. Therefore, it is extremely challenging to make long-term forecasts of hydrometeorological series. Deep learning has been widely applied in time series prediction across various fields and exhibits exceptional performance. Among the many deep learning techniques, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural networks possess robust long-term predictive capabilities for time series analysis. Signal decomposition technology is utilized to break down the time series into multiple low complexity and highly stationary sub-sequences, which are then individually trained using LSTM before being reconstructed to generate accurate predictions. This approach has significantly advanced the field of time series prediction. Therefore, we propose an EEMD-LSTM-PSO model, which employs Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (EEMD), to decompose the hydrometeorological time series and subsequently construct an LSTM model for each component. Furthermore, the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is utilized to optimize the coefficients and reconstruct the final prediction outcomes. The performance of the EEMD-LSTM-PSO model is evaluated by comparing it with four other models using four evaluation indicators: root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), correlation coefficient (R), and Nash coefficient (NSE) on three real hydrometeorological time series. The experimental results show that the proposed model exhibits exceptional performance compared with the other four models, and effectively predicts long-term hydrometeorological time series.
The Influence Mechanism of the Community Subjectively Built Environment on the Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults
Authors: Xu Lingyi , Han Huiran , Yang Chengfeng , Liu Qingfang
Published: September 2023

In order to clarify the mechanism by which subjectively built environments impact the physical and mental health of older adults and promote the construction of “healthy aging” and “healthy cities,” this study develops a structural equation model based on questionnaire data from older adults in Hefei and constructs a mechanism of a “community subjectively built environment—physical and mental health” with leisure physical activities and social interaction activities as mediators. The results indicate that the specific combination of subjectively built environmental factors such as community safety and security, internal supportive living facilities, a green environment, a walking environment, and a degree of beautification significantly impacts the physical and mental health of older adults. Leisure physical activity and social interaction activities play different roles in mediation, forming two sets of action mechanisms: “community-built environment—leisure physical activity—physical health” and “community-built environment—social interaction activity—physical and mental health.”
Assessment of Impacts and Resilience of Online Food Services in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Authors: Mitra Priyanka , Zhang Yanwu , Mitra Bijon Kumer , Shaw Rajib
Published: September 2023

The expansion of the online food services (collectively referred to as ‘OFS’) sector has been accelerating at high rates worldwide over the last few years. This sector is widely acknowledged, especially by urban consumers, for making life more convenient. During the strict lockdown following the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the OFS sector saw major growth, as many restaurants and grocery stores turned to the delivery format. Conversely, the sector has also been facing many challenges, which have lasting social, economic, and environmental impacts. Considering this situation, this study carried out a review of existing literature on the social, environmental, and economic impacts of OFS and explored the resilience gaps of this fast-growing food service business. To achieve this, relevant literature was collected through Elsevier’s SCOPUS database and other sources. The authors have documented specific social, environmental, and economic impacts of OFS on consumers and providers. Furthermore, various changes in this sector following the pandemic have also been underlined in this study. A combination of policy actions at the national, local, private sector, and individual levels is crucial to mitigate the adverse impact of OFS; hence, greater resilience will be ensured.
Mycelium-Based Thermal Insulation for Domestic Cooling Footprint Reduction: A Review
Authors: Al-Qahtani Shouq , Koç Muammer , Isaifan Rima J.
Published: September 2023

Domestic cooling demands in arid and hot climate regions, including Qatar, induce a significant challenge to reduce the area’s cooling energy consumption and carbon footprint, primarily due to the heavy reliance on electricity-intensive air conditioning systems. The inadequacy and inefficiency of conventional construction and insulation materials and their improper implementation further exacerbate this issue. Considering such challenges, this research comprehensively evaluates an unconventional and innovative solution recently proposed for this purpose: mycelium-based thermal insulation. Mycelium is the vegetative, thread-like structure of fungi, consisting of a network of branching hyphae that facilitate nutrient absorption and environmental interactions. This review paper analyses mycelium-based composites, focusing on their mechanical, physical, and chemical characterization. It also explores the potential of mycelium as a sustainable solution for indoor temperature regulation, particulate matter absorption, and bioremediation. Moreover, this review examines various available insulation materials and highlights the unique advantages offered by mycelium-based composites. As a result, the literature review indicates that mycelium exhibits exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation properties owing to its low thermal conductivity, favorable water absorption coefficient, porous structure, and considerable mechanical strength. This porous architecture facilitates efficient air purification, improving indoor air quality. Additionally, mycelium shows promise in actively degrading pollutants such as hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and pesticides in soil and water.
Source Analysis Based on the Positive Matrix Factorization Models and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Agricultural Soil
Authors: Yang Dejun , Yang Yong , Hua Yipei
Published: September 2023

Soil heavy metal pollution is a severe and growing problem, and it is crucial to assess the level of soil heavy metal contamination and determine the origins of pollutants. However, there is limited research on soil heavy metal source apportionment and its carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic hazards. Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) is a powerful technique for source apportionment of pollutants in environmental matrices such as atmospheric particulate matter and soil, as it can handle missing and imprecise data to ensure data reliability, among other benefits. In order to explore the distribution characteristics and main sources of heavy metals in agricultural land, the contents of Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, and Ni were collected and determined. The positive matrix factorization (PMF) model was used to analyze the source of heavy metals in the soil in the study area, and the human health risk evaluation was carried out. The results showed that (1) the coefficient of variation of Cd in the four areas was much higher than that of the other four heavy metals, which showed strong variability; (2) the content and distribution of heavy metals in different regions were different under the influence of different environments; (3) the PMF model analysis showed that the heavy metal pollution sources in the four areas were divided into two types: the soil parent material, which had industrial pollution, traffic pollution, and agricultural pollution; and the contribution rate of each pollution source; (4) the non-carcinogenic risks of heavy metals in children at all points in the study area were greater than those of adults, and the carcinogenic risks were the opposite of the carcinogenic risk in the study area. And the most serious carcinogenic risk in the study area was the harm caused by oral ingestion of heavy metal Cr into the adults’ bodies.
Exploring Water Quality as a Determinant of Small-Scale Fisheries Vulnerability
Authors: Nair Navya Vikraman , Nayak Prateep Kumar
Published: September 2023

Water quality is a fundamental indicator of coastal ecosystem health. Maintaining appropriate levels of water quality is critical for the growth of aquatic species and the livelihoods of dependent small-scale fishery (SSF) communities. However, natural (e.g., cyclones, floods) and hu-man-induced (e.g., hydrological changes, varied fishing techniques) factors create cumulative stress on these systems, leading to environmental and socioeconomic challenges. This often manifests as food insecurity, occupational displacement, and biodiversity loss. Despite existing research on coastal sustainability and resilience, the intricate connection between water-quality variations and social–ecological vulnerabilities remains understudied. This paper addresses this gap, focusing on the interplay between water quality changes and the vulnerabilities faced by SSF communities. Using the Chilika Lagoon in India as a case study, this synthesis paper examines water-quality processes and their impact on community vulnerabilities over three decades. It analyses various coping and adaptive responses of the fisher communities and the potential of their actions for creating viable small-scale fisheries. Our findings suggest ways in which SSF communities can respond to these vulnerabilities and help foster knowledge for their transition to viability.
Evaluation of the Damping Layer between the Tunnel Lining and Surrounding Rock via a Shaking Table Test
Authors: Wen Haoyu , Zhou Zhiyong , Li Xianming , Song Danqing , He Zhiqian , Xin Chunlei
Published: September 2023

This paper primarily investigates the protective effect of the damping layer in tunnel lining structures under dynamic loads. A series of shaking table tests was conducted to investigate the seismic response mechanism of tunnel linings and the influence of surrounding rocks using the Wenchuan earthquake (magnitude 8.0) as a reference. The results show that the effect of the damping layer protection measures is accurate using the efficiency evaluation method for the damping layer under seismic excitation. The lower the excitation acceleration is, the better the effect will be. In addition, the damping coefficient is introduced to optimize the efficiency evaluation method for the damping layer. Among the factors influencing the seismic response of lining structures, the type of surrounding rock has a significant impact while the thickness of the damping layer has a relatively lesser influence. In seismic intensity areas of equal magnitude, an increase in the damping layer thickness leads to a more noticeable effect. In the different seismic intensity areas, the difference in the protection effect with the change in thickness is no longer obvious with the increase in seismic intensity. Moreover, the presence of a damping layer alters the intrinsic vibration characteristics of the tunnel lining structure, creating a space for deformation between the lining and the surrounding rock.
Persistence of E. coli O157:H7 in Frozen Soils: Role of Freezing Temperature
Authors: Wang Jiawei , Liao Jiafen , Ma Jinhua , Lyu Guangze , Yang Xiaoyin , Ibekwe Abasiofiok M. , Ma Jincai
Published: September 2023

Soilborne pathogen infections are increasingly reported globally in recent years. Infectious agents have contaminated most of seasonal frozen zone and have been found in permafrost due to the effects of intensified human activities on global warming. Therefore, in regard to sustainable agriculture, it is particularly important to assess the environmental behavior of those pathogens in frozen soils. Due to high pathogenicity and low infection threshold, E. coli O157:H7 (EcO157) is a worldwide public health concern, and recent studies have focused more on its fate in the environment. The survival of this serotype in a large variety of environmental media under temperature above 0 °C has been investigated, while its persistence in frozen soils has received less attention. In this study, we collected soils with different textures from a seasonally frozen zone in northeast China and investigated the persistence of EcO157 in soils at freezing temperatures (−5 °C and −15 °C) and moisture content (30% and 60% water holding capacity (WHC)) of the soils. By fitting the survival data with a Weibull model, we obtained three parameters: first log reduction time (δ in days), survival curve shape parameters (p), and monthly average reduction in EcO157 (MAR, log·gdw−1·mon−1). The results showed that temperature has a major impact on persistence, while moisture content has less effect on the survival of EcO157. Further multi-variable analysis revealed that the physical and chemical properties (e.g., sand fraction) of soil play an important role in survival. Certain bacterial groups are significantly correlated with the survival of EcO157 in frozen soils at −5 °C but not for the ones incubated at −15 °C. Our data could provide background data to evaluate the health risk associated with EcO157. The results could be helpful to improve sustainable soil practices and to develop regulations and policies aiming to achieve sustainable agriculture.
Pesticides, Heavy Metals and Plasticizers: Contamination and Risk Assessment of Drinking-Water Quality
Authors: Adil Noman , Ashraf Kamran , Munir Masooma , Mohiuddin Muhammad , Abbasi Asim , Riaz Umair , Aslam Asad , Marey Samy A. , Hatamleh Ashraf Atef , Zaman Qamar uz
Published: September 2023

This study highlights the impact of formal agricultural practices and their adverse effect on the deterioration of underground water quality, with special emphasis on toxic elements, including pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, plasticizer accumulation and heavy-metal contamination. A comprehensive study was conducted at various recently developed societies of Sadiqabad that were formerly used for agricultural purposes. Ten various societies were selected, and three samples from each society were collected from different regions of these areas. Data regarding the physicochemical properties, metal contamination and accumulation of pesticide residues were determined using standard protocols. The results revealed that almost all the physicochemical properties of water samples selected from these sites were close to the WHO’s recommended limits. The range for physicochemical properties was pH (6.4–7.7), electrical conductivity (168–766 µ S cm−1), turbidity (6–17 NTU), total hardness (218–1030 mg L−1), chloride contents (130–870 mg L−1) and phosphate contents (2.55–5.11 mg L−1). Among heavy metals, lead and arsenic concentrations in all sampling sites were found to be above the recommended limits. The decreasing pattern in terms of water-quality deterioration with respect to physicochemical properties was FFT > USM > CRH > UCS > CHS > MAH > FFC > CGA > GIH > AGS. Overall, 95 different kinds of toxic elements, including pesticides, herbicides, plasticizer, etc., were detected in the groundwater samples. The toxic compounds in the groundwater were categorized into pesticides, herbicides, plasticizer, plant growth regulators, fungicides, acaricides and insecticides. Most of these parameters showed peak values at the Fatima Fertilizer Company area and Chief Residencia Housing Society. Pesticide contamination showed that water-filtration plants have a big positive impact on the drinking quality of water. Proper monitoring of the pesticides must be performed, as the majority of the pesticides showed low priority. The monitoring method of the pesticides needs to be updated so that the occurrence of recently authorized pesticides is demonstrated.
Explosion and Dynamic Transparency of Low-Density Structured Polymeric Targets Irradiated by a Long-Pulse KrF Laser
Authors: Zvorykin Vladimir D. , Borisenko Natalia G. , Pervakov Kirill S. , Shutov Alexey V. , Ustinovskii Nikolay N.
Published: September 2023

The hydrodynamics of plasma formed in the interaction of 100 ns UV KrF laser pulses with foam targets with volume densities from 5 to 500 mg/cm3 was studied. Initial and dynamic transmittance at 248 nm wavelength were measured. At intensities of about 1012 W/cm2, the propagation rates of radiation through foam targets reached 80 km/s, while plasma stream velocities from both the front and rear sides of targets were approximately the same, ~ 75 km/s, which confirms a volumetric absorption of radiation within the target thickness and the explosive nature of the plasma formation and expansion.
Study on the Nonlinear Stability and Parametric Analysis of a Tensile–Beam Cable Dome
Authors: Guo Jianchen , Ding Mingmin , Wang Libin , Ruan Yangjie , Luo Bin
Published: September 2023

To reveal the stable bearing capacity of a new semi-rigid dome structure, the tensile–beam cable dome (TBCD), a detailed numerical simulation and analysis of a 60 m model TBCD is conducted. Then, the effects of factors such as the prestress level, original imperfection size, original imperfection distribution, and addition of hoop tension rods on the stability of the TBCD model are investigated. The results show that the unstable loads of the TBCD are arranged from small to large in the following order: doubly nonlinearity with an original imperfection, geometry nonlinearity with an original imperfection, geometry nonlinearity without an original imperfection, and eigen buckling. In this case, the effects of geometry nonlinearity, material nonlinearity, and original imperfections must be comprehensively analyzed. The unstable mode of the TBCD depends on the loading form. Torsional buckling of the overall structure occurs under the symmetric load of ‘Full live + full dead’, while local out-of-plane buckling appears with the asymmetric load of ‘Half live + full dead’. With 2–3 times the loading integrations, the innermost tension beams change from stretch bending to pressurized bending, which causes the overall TBCD to become unstable. A small prestress level clearly decreases the stability of the TBCD, while a relatively large prestress level has little effect. When the original imperfection is greater than 1/400 of the span, the stability of the TBCD is problematic. Comprehensively considering the impact of multiple defects is needed when analyzing the buckling of the TBCD. Adding hoop tension beams between the top ends of rods can effectively improve the integrity and stability of the TBCD.
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formalisms for Relativistic Mechanics with Lorentz-Invariant Evolution Parameters in 1 + 1 Dimensions
Authors: Akintsov Nikolai S. , Nevecheria Artem P. , Kopytov Gennadii F. , Yang Yongjie
Published: September 2023

This article presents alternative Hamiltonian and Lagrangian formalisms for relativistic mechanics using proper time and proper Lagrangian coordinates in 1 + 1 dimensions as parameters of evolution. The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms for a hypothetical particle with and without charge are considered based on the relativistic equation for the dynamics and integrals of particle motion. A relativistic invariant law for the conservation of energy and momentum in the Lorentz representation is given. To select various generalized coordinates and momenta, it is possible to modify the Lagrange equations of the second kind due to the relativistic laws of conservation of energy and momentum. An action function is obtained with an explicit dependence on the velocity of the relativistic particles. The angular integral of the particle motion is derived from Hamiltonian mechanics, and the displacement Hamiltonian is obtained from the Hamilton–Jacobi equation. The angular integral of the particle motion θ is an invariant form of the conservation law. It appears only at relativistic intensities and is constant only in a specific case. The Hamilton–Jacobi–Lagrange equation is derived from the Hamilton–Jacobi equation and the Lagrange equation of the second kind. Using relativistic Hamiltonian mechanics, the Euler–Hamilton equation is obtained by expressing the energy balance through the angular integral of the particle motion θ. The given conservation laws show that the angular integral of the particle motion reflects the relativistic Doppler effect for particles in 1 + 1 dimensions. The connection between the integrals of the particle motion and the doubly special theory of relativity is shown. As an example of the applicability of the proposed invariant method, analyses of the motion of relativistic particles in circularly polarized, monochromatic, spatially modulated electromagnetic plane waves and plane laser pulses are given, and comparisons are made with calculations based on the Landau and Lifshitz method. To allow for the analysis of the oscillation of a particle in various fields, a phase-plane method is presented.
Malaysian and Chinese King Cobra Venom Cytotoxicity in Melanoma and Neonatal Foreskin Fibroblasts Is Mediated by Age and Geography
Authors: Op den Brouw Bianca , Fernandez-Rojo Manuel A. , Charlton Tom , Fry Bryan G. , Ikonomopoulou Maria P.
Published: September 2023

Snake venoms constitute a complex, rapidly evolving trait, whose composition varies between and within populations depending on geographical location, age and preys (diets). These factors have determined the adaptive evolution for predatory success and link venom heterogeneity with prey specificity. Moreover, understanding the evolutionary drivers of animal venoms has streamlined the biodiscovery of venom-derived compounds as drug candidates in biomedicine and biotechnology. The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah; Cantor, 1836) is distributed in diverse habitats, forming independent populations, which confer differing scale markings, including between hatchlings and adults. Furthermore, king cobra venoms possess unique cytotoxic properties that are used as a defensive trait, but their toxins may also have utility as promising anticancer-agent candidates. However, the impact of geographical distribution and age on these potential venom applications has been typically neglected. In this study, we hypothesised that ontogenetic venom variation accompanies the morphological distinction between hatchlings and adults. We used non-transformed neonatal foreskin (NFF) fibroblasts to examine and compare the variability of venom cytotoxicity between adult captive breeding pairs from Malaysian and Chinese lineages, along with that of their progeny upon hatching. In parallel, we assessed the anticancer potential of these venoms in human-melanoma-patient-derived cells (MM96L). We found that in a geographical distribution and gender-independent manner, venoms from hatchlings were significantly less cytotoxic than those from adults (NFF; ~Log EC50: 0.5–0.6 vs. 0.2–0.35 mg/mL). This is consistent with neonates occupying a semifossorial habitat, while adults inhabit more above-ground habitats and are therefore more conspicuous to potential predators. We also observed that Malaysian venoms exhibited a slightly higher cytotoxicity than those from the Chinese cobra cohorts (NFF; Log EC50: 0.1–0.3 vs. 0.3–0.4 mg/mL), which is consistent with Malaysian king cobras being more strongly aposematically marked. These variations are therefore suggestive of differential anti-predator strategies associated with the occupation of distinct niches. However, all cobra venoms were similarly cytotoxic in both melanoma cells and fibroblasts, limiting their potential medical applications in their native forms.
The Human Cytomegalovirus Latency-Associated Gene Product Latency Unique Natural Antigen Regulates Latent Gene Expression
Authors: Poole Emma , Lau Jonathan , Groves Ian , Roche Kate , Murphy Eain , Carlan da Silva Maria , Reeves Matthew , Sinclair John
Published: September 2023

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection can lead to either lytic or latent infection, which is dependent on the regulation of the viral major immediate early promoter (MIEP). Suppression of the MIEP is a pre-requisite for latency and is driven by repressive epigenetic modifications at the MIEP during latent infection. However, other viral genes are expressed during latency and this is correlated with activatory epigenetic modifications at latent gene promoters. Yet the molecular basis of the differential regulation of latent and lytic gene expression by epigenetics is unclear. LUNA, a latent viral transcript, has been suggested to be important for HCMV latency and has also been shown to be important for efficient reactivation likely through its known deSUMOylase activity. Intriguingly, we and others have also observed that LUNA enhances latency-associated expression of the viral UL138 gene. Here, we show that in the absence of LUNA, the expression of multiple latency-associated transcripts is reduced during latent infection, which is correlated with a lack of activatory marks at their promoters. Interestingly, we also show that LUNA interacts with the hematopoietic transcription factor GATA-2, which has previously been shown to bind to a number of latency-associated gene promoters, and that this interaction is dependent on the deSUMOylase domain of LUNA. Finally, we show that the deSUMOylase activity of LUNA is required for the establishment and/or maintenance of an open chromatin configuration around latency-associated gene promoters. As such, LUNA plays a key role in efficient latency-associated viral gene expression and carriage of viral genome during latent carriage.
Marine Microalgae as a Nutritive Tool to Mitigate Ruminal Greenhouse Gas Production: In Vitro Fermentation Characteristics of Fresh and Ensiled Maize (Zea mays L.) Forage
Authors: Elghandour Mona Mohamed Mohamed Yasseen , Maggiolino Aristide , Alvarado-Ramírez Edwin Rafael , Hernández-Meléndez Javier , Rivas-Cacerese Raymundo Rene , Hernández-Ruiz Pedro Enrique , Khusro Ameer , De Palo Pasquale , Salem Abdelfattah Zeidan Mohamed
Published: September 2023

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of marine microalgae (Dunaliella salina) as a food additive on biogas (BG), methane (CH4), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production kinetics, as well as in in vitro rumen fermentation and the CH4 conversion efficiency of different genotypes of maize (Zea mays L.) and states of forage. The treatments were characterized by the forage of five maize genotypes (Amarillo, Montesa, Olotillo, Tampiqueño, and Tuxpeño), two states of forage (fresh and ensiled), and the addition of 3% (on DM basis) of microalgae (with and without). The parameters (b = asymptotic production, c = production rate, and Lag = delay phase before gas production) of the production of BG, CH4, CO, and H2S showed an effect (p < 0.05) of the genotype, the state of the forage, the addition of the microalgae, or some of its interactions, except for the time in the CO delay phase (p > 0.05). Moreover, the addition of microalgae decreased (p < 0.05) the production of BG, CH4, and H2S in most of the genotypes and stages of the forage, but the production of CO increased (p < 0.05). In the case of fermentation characteristics, the microalgae increased (p < 0.05) the pH, DMD, SCFA, and ME in most genotypes and forage states. With the addition of the microalgae, the fresh forage from Olotillo obtained the highest pH (p < 0.05), and the ensiled from Amarillo, the highest (p < 0.05) DMD, SCFA, and ME. However, the ensiled forage produced more (p < 0.05) CH4 per unit of SFCA, ME, and OM, and the microalgae increased it (p < 0.05) even more, and the fresh forage from Amarillo presented the highest (p < 0.05) quantity of CH4 per unit of product. In conclusion, the D. salina microalga showed a potential to reduce the production of BG, CH4, and H2S in maize forage, but its effect depended on the chemical composition of the genotype and the state of the forage. Despite the above, the energy value of the forage (fresh and ensiled) improved, the DMD increased, and in some cases, SCFA and ME also increased, all without compromising CH4 conversion efficiency.
Absorption and Utilization of Pollutants in Water: A Novel Model for Predicting the Carrying Capacity and Sustainability of Buildings
Authors: Mei Enyang , Yu Kunyang
Published: September 2023

The combination of water management and urban planning can promote the sustainable development of cities, which can be achieved through buildings’ absorption and utilization of pollutants in water. Sulfate ions are one of the important pollutants in water, and concrete is an important building material. The absorption of sulfate ions by concrete can change buildings’ bearing capacity and sustainability. Nevertheless, given the complex and heterogeneous nature of concrete and a series of chemical and physical reactions, there is currently no efficient and accurate method for predicting mechanical performance. This work presents a deep learning model for establishing the relationship between a water environment and concrete performance. The model is constructed using an experimental database consisting of 1328 records gathered from the literature. The utmost essential parameters influencing the compressive strength of concrete under a sulfate attack such as the water-to-binder ratio, the sulfate concentration and type, the admixture type and percentage, and the service age are contemplated as input factors in the modeling process. The results of using several loss functions all approach 0, and the error between the actual value and the predicted value is small. Moreover, the results also demonstrate that the method performed better for predicting the performance of concrete under water pollutant attacks compared to seven basic machine learning algorithms. The method can serve as a reference for the integration of urban building planning and water management.
Application of Sustainability Index of Tidal River Management (SITRM) in the Lower Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta
Authors: Masud Md. Mahedi Al , Azadi Hossein , Azad Abul Kalam , Goli Imaneh , Pietrzykowski Marcin , Dogot Thomas
Published: September 2023

The sustainability index (SI) is a relatively new concept for measuring the performance of water resource systems over long time periods. The purpose of its definition is to provide an indication of the integral behavior of the system with regard to possible undesired consequences if a misbalance in available and required waters occurs. Therefore, the tidal river management (TRM) approach has been implemented for the past three decades (from 1990 to 2020) within the polder system in Southwest Bangladesh to achieve water sustainability. TRM plan and watershed management plan (WMP) have commonalities as both are aimed at ensuring the sustainable use of watershed resources with the management of land, water, and the wider ecosystem of the watershed in an integrated way. The TRM plan focuses mostly on coastal regions, whereas the WMP focuses on both coastal and non-coastal regions. According to this, the aim of this study was to explore the application of the sustainability index of tidal river management (SITRM) in measuring the sustainability of tidal river management in the coastal area of the Lower Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna (GBM) delta. In order to quantify the sustainability of tidal river management, this research first provided the components and indicators of SITRM for the coastal region. The study follows a 5-point Likert scale for opinion survey of key informants and comprises households’ survey of farmers. In addition, it includes Landsat satellite images from Earth Explorer of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and direct field observation to collect information regarding the indicators of SITRM. The study measures the index value of SITRM for identifying the water sustainability of Beel East Khukshia-TRM. The index value was 71.8 out of 100, showing good tidal river management for the Hari–Teka–Bhadra catchment. To achieve water sustainability and aid stakeholders and water managers in decision making, it may be possible to include the SITRM framework in tidal river management projects. In addition, the SITRM is more capable of facing drainage congestion, waterlogging, and climate change issues than watershed sustainability index (WSI), Canadian water sustainability index (CWSI), West Java water sustainability index (WJWSI), and water poverty index (WPI). Therefore, water professionals and policymakers can apply SITRM to assess the resilience of specific TRM schemes for greater sustainability in different coastal regions of the world.
Elucidating the Potential of Dye-Degrading Enterobacter cloacae ZA14 for Cultivation of Solanum lycopersicum Plants with Textile Effluents
Authors: Naseem Zainab , Naveed Muhammad , Imran Muhammad , Saqlain Muhammad , Asif Muhammad , Bashir Mohsin , Alamri Saud , Siddiqui Manzer H. , Brtnicky Martin , Mustafa Adnan
Published: September 2023

The presence of textile effluents in water bodies is a matter of concern due to toxicity caused by textile dyes, associated heavy metals and salts. Endophytic bacteria have been reported to reduce the phytotoxicity of textile wastewater (TWW) and improve crop potential. The purpose of this study was to sequester dye-degrading endophytic bacteria with the ability to remediate textile effluents and promote tomato plant growth. Six strains showing the highest dye decolorization were screened from the dye decolorization assay. Selected strains also showed plant growth-promoting traits and improved tolerance to heavy metals and salt. The results revealed that Enterobacter cloacae ZA14 showed the highest decolorization (90%) using 200 mg L−1 of dye concentration, high minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of heavy metals and improved salt tolerance. In a sand culture experiment, the T4 (25% TWW (consisting of 25 mL TWW with 75 mL distilled water) + ZA14) treatment showed an increase in root length (9.3%), shoot length (5.5%), improved chlorophyll contents (7%), and membrane stability index (5%), whereas maximum oxidative stress was indicated by T10 (100% TWW) with an increase of 122% in MDA and 80% in H2O2 as compared to T1. An increase of 41% in ascorbate peroxidase (APX), 37% increase in sodium oxide dismutase (SOD), 27% in peroxidase (POD), and 24% in catalase (CAT) by T4 treatment showed the least production of antioxidants as compared to plants receiving 50%, 75% and 100% TWW along with ZA14 application. These results suggested that 25% TWW is beneficial for crop production with the use of an appropriate approach like Enterobacter cloacae ZA14 to mitigate textile effluents efficiently and to improve crop production.
Understanding the organisational influences on the quality of and access to primary care in English prisons: a qualitative interview study
Authors: Sheard Laura , Bellass Sue , McLintock Kate , Foy Robbie , Canvin Krysia
Published: September 2023

Background

Primary care for routine healthcare conditions is delivered to thousands of people in the English prison estate every day but the prison environment presents unique challenges to the provision of high-quality health care. Little research has focused on the organisational factors that affect quality of and access to prison health care.

Aim

To understand key influences on the quality of primary care in prisons.

Design and setting

This was a qualitative interview study across the North of England from 2019 to 2021.

Method

Interviews were undertaken with 43 participants: 21 prison leavers and 22 prison healthcare professionals. Reflexive thematic analysis was undertaken.

Results

The overarching organisational issue influencing quality and access was that of chronic understaffing coupled with a workforce in flux and dependence on locum staff. This applied across different prisons, roles, and grades of staff, and was vocally discussed by both patient and staff participants. Intricately related to understaffing (and fuelled by it) was the propensity for a reactive and sometimes crisis-led service to develop that was characterised by continual firefighting. A persistent problem exacerbated by the above issues was unreliable communication about healthcare matters within some prisons, creating frustration. Positive commentary focused on the characteristics and actions of individual healthcare professionals.

Conclusion

This study highlights understaffing and its consequences as the most significant threat to the quality of and access to prison primary care. Strategies to address health care affecting prison populations urgently need to consider staffing. This issue should receive high-profile and mainstream attention to address health inequalities.
QUESTÕES DIDÁTICAS PARA O ENSINO RELIGIOSO:
Authors: Ferreira Douglas Willian
Published: September 2023

Nesse artigo propõe-se pensar acerca da prática educacional dos professores de Ensino Religioso (ER). Para isso, pauta-se nas formulações e propostas contidos na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) considerando também, as reflexões e propostas do Fórum Nacional permanente do Ensino Religioso (FONAPER) que há muito, tem contribuindo para a superação de um modelo de ER historicamente confessional e proselitista. Pensar esse “modo de acontecer” do ER na escola pública e laica, requer tratar não somente das questões didáticas referentes a essa disciplina, mas também de uma adequada formação dos professores. Assim, o ER se torna instrumento de superação da intolerância, tendo em vista resultar em saberes democráticos, pautados na escuta e diálogo com aquele que possui uma crença distinta. Para isso, o professor desenvolve nos estudantes a capacidade de assimilação ativa, de tal modo que além da percepção, compreensão e reflexão, os estudantes sejam capazes de intervir no meio social.
TRILOGIA SOCIAL BUARQUEANA
Authors: Cavalcante Ronaldo
Published: September 2023

Chico Buarque construiu em quase seis décadas um cancioneiro bem vinculado à realidade brasileira, emseu caráter político, mas essencialmente com temáticas sociais em seus aspectos individuais e coletivos.Trafegou por vários estilos musicais, porém, o samba foi sua preferência maior. Mesmo sendo umcompositor popular, suas letras são bem sofisticadas em termos de conceitos abordados e principalmenteno uso da língua portuguesa. Diversas canções contêm elementos religiosos da cultura popular; nas trêsmúsicas aqui contempladas eles estão ora presentes de forma clara ou implícitos. São sambas densos,letramento impactante dialogando diretamente com a nossa identidade cultural e com nosso momentopolítico, trazendo à tona nossos eternos problemas não resolvidos, classismo, misoginia, intolerância,racismo, corrupção, entre outros. São canções de denúncia, por isso mesmo de resistência apontandoalternativas de esperança. Esta trilogia musical elabora, pois, uma radiografia do que somos comosociedade e nação.
Verbo se fez cântico
Authors: Mendonça Joêzer
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo apresenta uma análise de dois diferentes repertórios musicais adventistas: as músicas publicadas em coletâneas para programas da juventude na década de 1970, e os cânticos louvor presentes nas gravações realizadas entre 2000-2020. Nossa análise toma por fundamento a noção de habitus conforme o entendimento de Bourdieu (1983; 2007) e Wacquant (2007) e propõe que as singularidades deste repertório musical resultam de processos de triagem de elementos provenientes da modernização litúrgica e musical evangélica que se devem às disposições mentais acionadas pela assimilação do princípio adventista de mordomia. Com o objetivo de demonstrar que o conceito de habitus pode explicar como os esquemas do pensamento teológico norteiam a produção musical adventista, dividimos este artigo em três seções: uma exposição da fundamentação teórica a partir da noção de habitus; uma explicação do princípio de mordomia conforme a interpretação dos teólogos adventistas, seguida da observação desse princípio na música adventista; por fim, uma avaliação dos processos de filtragem de elementos de música, letra e performance percebidos no repertório musical estudado.
Esquina sistina
Authors: Lima Junior José
Published: September 2023

Resumo: 2022 marca um tempo de lembranças e comemorações. Cem anos da Semana de Arte Moderna. Oitenta anos do Nascimento de Milton. Cinquenta anos do álbum “Clube da Esquina”. Às vezes acontece da cultura, através de sua arte, se prestar a invenções tão densas e determinantes que chegam a representar uma sacralidade, ainda que secularizada. Recordar e festejar são movimentos do coração. Buscam legitimações e motivações ao viver e ao morrer. Compõem fagulhas de alguma eventual numinosidade. Mesmo sem o múnus consagrado das instituições míticas e mágicas, há canções que tangenciam o tremendo mistério, o inefável fascínio, o encantamento potente. É desse lado da pesquisa sobre Religião e Música que este artigo quer provocar leituras e reações.

Palavras-chave: Memória. Música Popular Brasileira. Espiritualidade.
PALAVRA QUE ENSINA E SOM QUE AGE
Authors: Tobias Vinicius
Published: September 2023

Este artigo se propõe a compreender como a religião acontece através da música nos compositores BNegão e Walter Franco. Ambos se caracterizam como emissores de uma noção religiosa pós-tradicional, que tem nas religiões de meditação e karma sua maior inspiração, mas que propõe que o aprendizado religioso seja feito de forma autônoma, reinterpretando a função do aprendiz, yoguin, tão caro a essas religiões. Notando isso, pretendemos analisar como funciona uma espiritualidade cujo principal discurso se encontra na canção secular, investigando os processos de socialização que podem existir a partir das canções, o discurso de atores sociais sobre eles e, por fim, as próprias canções.

Palavras-chave: Religião através da música ; Yoguins do séc. XXI ; BNegão ; Walter Franco
Para além da morte de Deus:
Authors: Marques Cabral Alexandre
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo possui como objetivo central caracterizar como Rubem Alves reabilita o discurso teológico e religioso a partir do conceito de morte de Deus, tal como pensada por Nietzsche e ressignificada pelo pensador brasileiro. Por um lado, a morte de Deus assinala a crise dos modos metafísicos de compreensão da realidade. Por outro, a morte de Deus possibilita um novo horizonte de tematização da experiência religiosa e de seus respectivos símbolos. Exatamente por isso, Rubem Alves entenderá que a crise das metanarrativas metafísicas permite pensar o sentido da experiência religiosa e da própria teologia como modulações da corporeidade humana e de sua conexão essencial com o mundo histórico da qual fazemos parte. Nesse caso, a experiência religiosa e a teologia surgem de corpos que clamam por transformação qualitativas do mundo e da existência humana. Essas transformações almejam justiça e horizontes de liberdade para os seres humanos. Por isso, o sentido das divindades que nascem de corpos que lutam por justiça e liberdade se revela como blasfêmia e impiedade para os modos hegemônicos de a religiosidade ser exercida para legitimar o status quo injusto e opressor.
saudade nunca saciada:
Authors: Keefe-Perry Callid
Published: September 2023

Neste ensaio considero algumas das implicações do pensamento de Alves ao lado do trabalho da teóloga feminista Grace Jantzen, cujas consequências proporcionam um terreno fértil para a reflexão futura. Primeiro exploro algumas das maneiras pelas quais a ênfase de Alves na saudade pode ser vista como intimamente relacionada ao seu pensamento sobre utopia e imaginação. Interpretar esses temas em relação ao pensamento de Jantzen mostraa importância de prestar atenção à materialidade e às formas pelas quais a preocupação positiva com a personificação e a particularidade servem para nos convidar a um maior florescimento e engajamento com o sofrimento.
bossa nova como virada existencial:
Authors: Huff Junior Arnaldo Érico
Published: September 2023

Resumo

O artigo aborda a Bossa Nova como experiência de ressignificação de nível existencial e religioso, tendo como foco primeiro a canção Chega de Saudade, de Tom Jobim e Vinícius de Moraes. Opiniões e testemunhos são elencados, no sentido de atestar a centralidade desta canção para a Bossa Nova e a música popular brasileira. Chega de saudade catalisa aspirações, como um horizonte de felicidade. Discute-se a constituição e os principais traços do movimento bossanovista, bem como do álbum Chega de Saudade, de João Gilberto. Os elementos musicais da canção (harmonia, ritmo, melodia, timbre, interpretação, letra, etc.) são tratados em sua dimensão de sentido, enquanto experiência estético-religiosa. Aborda-se, por fim, a repercussão nacional e internacional do movimento bossanovista.
Distopias apocalípticas segundo Iron Maiden:
Authors: Dos Santos Gomes Nataniel , Soldati Reis Gustavo , Abrão Daniel
Published: September 2023

O presente texto tem por objetivo analisar a canção Revelations da banda britânica de Heavy Metal Iron Maiden. A música faz parte do álbum Piece of Mind e apresenta uma grande diversidade temática com destaque para eventos históricos, guerras e a predominância de narrativas religiosas e místicas. Especificamente Revelations é composta por camadas que conjugam tradições cristãs, o esoterismo e a mística de Aleister Crowley e elementos de tradições egípcias e hindus. Porém, o foco da análise considera a canção uma composição de predomínio distópico, com certa semelhança com a literatura apocalíptica, distopia como uma das categorias de análise da referida canção. Assim, o que se revela na canção é uma crítica e denúncia da opressão e violência quando sistemas hegemônicos de poder instrumentalizam a religião para fins de dominação. Espera-se que o texto contribua para que a área de Ciências da Religião, em sua transdisciplinaridade, possa dialogar mais amplamente com as formas artísticas musicais, em particular com o gênero do rock/heavy metal, na sua força representativa de problematizar a realidade.
Dallying with danger, transcending the Rubicon
Authors: Cherem Youssef Alvarenga
Published: September 2023

O gênero musical designado de “metal”, ao contrário da maioria dos gêneros da música popular, enfatiza os fenômenos religiosos em seu discurso. A controvérsia, a oposição e a transgressão de normas sociais são elementos indissociáveis de sua narrativa desde os primórdios. Apesar de sua história relativamente longa, até recentemente havia recebido pouca atenção das ciências sociais. Neste trabalho analisaremos o contexto simbólico de músicas dos subgêneros thrash, death e black metal que tratam de um tema pouco comum: o islamismo. Argumentamos que, através de uma atitude específica em relação à autonomia do campo artístico, as críticas profundas e mordazes às estruturas sociais, políticas e religiosas refletem o discurso público, transformando-se em um caso emblemático para várias tensões culturais na sociedade contemporânea, convergindo contra expectativas culturais contemporâneas tanto da esquerda quanto da direita.
A nova condição religiosa do rap:
Authors: Carvalho Rocha Bruno
Published: September 2023

Constituído de letra e canção, o rap é um gênero musical afro-diaspórico que mobiliza e engaja diversos sujeitos por meio da cultura periférica. A “nova condição do rap” enquanto uma categoria de análise que nos ajuda a compreender novas características deste gênero musical, nos possibilitou refletir sobre uma possível “nova condição religiosa” do rap. Dessa forma, este artigo tem como objetivo 1) compreender os “modos mítico-poéticos” do rap brasileiro – a forma como o rap nacional aborda a religião em suas letras e canções; 2) e a “religião” ou a “Teologia da reexistância” como uma característica imprescindível da “nova condição do rap”, ainda não contemplada pela categoria de análise em questão, criada pela socióloga Daniela Vieira dos Santos. Esperamos contribuir para o desenvolvimento de pesquisas na interface “música e religião”, e mais especificamente, no fortalecimento da temática “rap e religião” dentro da Ciência da religião.