bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In situ generated CF3CHN2 with 3-ylideneoxindoles to access CF3-containing pyrazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines derivatives
Authors: Hu Ming-Cheng , Zhou Hai-Tao , Fang Yu-Chen , Zhang Li-Ren , Cui Bao-Dong , Chen Yong-Zheng , Bai Mei
Published: November 2024

A protocol involving a DBU-promoted [3 + 2] cycloaddition/1,3-H shift/rearrangement/dehydrogenation cascade was developed, giving a series of CF3-containing pyrazole[1,5-c]quinazolines in 35–86% yields.
Development of NIAD-4 derivatives for fluorescence-based detection of protein aggregates
Authors: Owyong Tze Cin , Shippey Laura E. , Ding Siyang , Owen David S. , Zhang Shouxiang , White Jonathan M. , Wong Wallace W. H. , Smith David P. , Hong Yuning
Published: November 2024

NIAD-4 derivatives with modular groups are reported, enabling spectral tuning while retaining binding to fibrillar protein structures. Using NIAD-CNOET, cells treated with preformed α-synuclein fibrils could be distinguished via flow cytometry.
Site-percolation transition of run-and-tumble particles
Authors: Saha Soumya K. , Banerjee Aikya , Mohanty P. K.
Published: November 2024

This study explores percolation transitions of run-and-tumble particles, relating them to the underlying motility induced phase separation transition.
Cost-motivated pathways towards near-term decarbonization of the cement industry
Authors: Ripley Katelyn M. , Saadi Fadl H. , Burke Zara L'Heureux
Published: November 2024

Retrofitting alternative fuels, clinker replacement, and carbon removal technologies to cement facilities can enable net-zero emissions while minimizing cost increases in the near-term.
Facile construction of hierarchically porous carbon nanofibers modified by an FeCu/FeF3 heterojunction for oxygen electrocatalysis in liquid and flexible Zn–air batteries
Authors: Deng Nanping , Wang Yilong , Zeng Qiang , Feng Yang , Wang Gang , Chi Hao , Kang Weimin , Cheng Bowen
Published: November 2024

A novel strategy for the structural design and heterojunction material modification, which involves the FeCu/FeF3@HPCNFs as an efficient bi-functional oxygen electrocatalyst, is proposed, prepared and applied for high-performance ZABs.
Promoting CO2 electroreduction activity of porphyrinic conjugated microporous polyanilines via accelerating proton transfer dynamics
Authors: Qiu Feng , Li Chunyan , Xuan Xiaodong , Huang Senhe , Lu Chenbao , Lin Hualin , Han Sheng , Zhuang Xiaodong , Wong Wai-Yeung
Published: November 2024

Conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) with π-conjugated frameworks, inherent porosity and tunable structures have been considered promising platforms as electrocatalysts for the carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR).
The devil in the details: lessons from Li6PS5X for robust high-throughput workflows
Authors: Bhatti Asif Iqbal , Kumar Sandeep , Jaeken Catharina , Sluydts Michael , Vanpoucke Danny E. P. , Cottenier Stefaan
Published: November 2024

Using Li6PS5Cl and related crystals as a case study, we explore key steps in high-throughput workflows and highlight potential challenges: selecting the optimal structural model, addressing disorder, and managing the role of temperature.
Artificial intelligence assisted nanogenerator applications
Authors: Xu Shumao , Manshaii Farid , Xiao Xiao , Chen Jun
Published: November 2024

This review examines the integration of artificial intelligence with nanogenerators to develop self-powered, adaptive systems for applications in robotics, wearables, and environmental monitoring.
High-throughput computational screening of novel MA2Z4-type Janus structures with excellent photovoltaic and photocatalytic properties
Authors: Yang Yongli , Yu Yadong , Liu Zhe , Shang Lijun , Xiang Pan , Xin Yu , Zhang Tong , Guo Zhonglu , Dai Mengyan
Published: November 2024

The H- and T-phases of MA2Z4 structures, elemental composition and high-throughput screening process.
Enzyme-free and highly sensitive detection of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 based on MNAzyme signal amplification in breast cancer
Authors: Yin Feifan , Hou Zhiqiang , Yao Yanheng , He Miao , Xiang Yang , Wang Zhongyun
Published: November 2024

As a common cancer biomarker, human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2) is highly expressed in breast cancer.
Facet-dependent photocatalytic performance and electronic structure of single-crystalline anatase TiO2 particles revealed by X-ray photoelectron spectromicroscopy
Authors: Zhang Wenxiong , Samarai Mustafa Al , Zhao Haochong , Liu Daobin , Kiuchi Hisao , Ugalino Ralph , Li Sen , Yao Fangyi , Feng Qi , Harada Yoshihisa
Published: November 2024

Facet-dependent electronic structures of anatase were measured, revealing band bending between (101) and (001) facets that enhances photocatalytic charge transfer.
Highly tunable multilevel resistive states in VO2/CuInP2S6 heterojunctions combining ionic migration and metal–insulator transition
Authors: Wu Qiong , Zhang Yanqing , Shan Kaihan , Meng Weiting , Wang Di , Jiang Wenyu , Xiong Weiming
Published: November 2024

CuInP2S6 (CIPS) with its ionic conductivity has attracted increasing attention, due to its great potential in neuromorphic computing and smart memristor devices.
Giant magnetocaloric effect in Fe-doped rare earth orthochromite GdCr0.5Fe0.5O3
Authors: Prusty Abinash , Mahana Sudipta , Priyadarshini B. Sheetal , Gloskovskii Andrei , Topwal D. , Manju U.
Published: November 2024

Half-doped rare earth orthochromite GdCr0.5Fe0.5O3 exhibits a giant magnetocaloric effect, making it a potential candidate for magnetic cooling applications at cryogenic temperatures.
Citric acid and plasma treated MoS2 for high-performance supercapacitors
Authors: Rui Shaoqi , Li Zijian , Meng Lingshuai , Wang Qi , Xu Jing , Zhao Yujie , Jia Qingling , Li Han , Lu Shun , Zhang Yongxing
Published: November 2024

Plasma treatment of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) presents several advantages that enhance its performance and broaden its applications.
Cosmological insights into the early accretion of r-process-enhanced stars
Authors: Berczik Peter , Ishchenko Maryna , Sobodar Olexandr , Mardini Mohammad
Published: November 2024

Aims. We identify the possible dynamical connection between individual r-process-enhanced stars and the ultra-faint dwarf galaxy Reticulum II based on the current phase-space information for these stars and the dynamical mass-loss model of Reticulum II during its orbital motion for 11.5 Gyr of lookback time. The dynamical orbital modelling together with the chemical abundance analysis proved to be useful tools for the progenitor identification of the peculiar stars in our Galaxy.

Methods. To reproduce the Reticulum II orbital mass loss, we used our high-precision N-body φ–GPU code to integrate almost 1 million stars into the system evolution inside a external Galactic potential. We also investigated the orbits of r-process-enhanced stars using the same code.

Results. We present our Reticulum II dynamical modelling results in the context of the stars’ energies – angular momentum phase-space and phase-space overlapping of the currently observed r-process-enhanced stars with Reticulum II stellar tidal tails. Of the 530 r stars known today, at least 93 are former members of the Reticulum II dynamical progenitor system.
RETRACTED: Qualitative indicators of meat productivity of Zaanen goats when using the probiotic bacillus Amyloliquefaciens VKPM V-11475
Authors: Molyanova Galina , Statenko Bogdan , Vinokurova Alisa
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Measures to prevent and decrease the damage caused by anthropogenic impact on the Don river
Authors: Hijnyakova Natalia , Tkacheva Irina , Neidorf Anna , Khetsuriani Elgudja , Kokhanov Yuriy
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Activities for the restoration of the beluga population Huso huso (Linnaeus 1758) in the Azov Sea basin in 2020-2023
Authors: Rudoy Dmitry , Ivanov Yuri , Olshevskaya Anastasiya , Shevchenko Viktoriya , Odabashyan Mary , Golovko Lilia , Zhumbei Anton , Malinovkin Alexey , Kulikova Natalya
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Modernization of production business processes of industrial enterprises using ARIMA and SARIMA models
Authors: Zhukov Aleksandr , Ponamareva Svetlana , Nikolayenko Andrey , Kartsan Igor
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Image segmentation algorithms
Authors: Mirzaev Nomaz , Radjabov Sobirjon , Khashimov Akhmad , Noraliev Nurilla , Mirzaeva Gulmira
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Loading modes of the chassis elements of an energy efficient trucks based on road load data
Authors: Bokarev Aleksandr , Dianov Vadim , Kartashov Aleksander , Gazizullin Ruslan , Tsiganov Valeriy , Nazarenko Sergey , Giniyatullin Ramil , Volkov Vadim
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Dynamic calculation of a steel-concrete cylindrical shell by FEM
Authors: Dmitriev Andrei
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Methodology of sustainable development and effectiveness of regional economic systems
Authors: Andreev O.S.
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Planning organization of a land plot with landscaping
Authors: Shcherbakova Irina , Dorokhina Irina
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Assessment of the effectiveness of state support of small and medium-sized enterprises
Authors: Korobov Sergey , Epinina Veronica , Usacheva Irina , Moseyko Victor
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Optimizing the organizational and economic mechanism for the efficient functioning of multifunctional centers in Russia
Authors: Nevalenova Ekaterina , Volkodavova Elena , Naugolnova Irina
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: The use of information and communication technologies, ICT, for the development of foreign
Authors: Gonchar Diana , Mikheeva Tatiana , Kitajo Mitsushi
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Approaches to assessing the digital maturity of an industrial enterprise
Authors: Babkin Alexandr , Mikhailov Pavel , Teplytsky Gleb , Ochilov Akram , Haiqi Ding
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Digital tools in the study of social processes
Authors: Babaeva Anastasia , Makarova Alexandra , Shmeleva Natalya , Svadbina Tatyana , Nemova Olga
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Ensuring sustainable development: Opportunities for labor productivity growth through artificial intelligence
Authors: Pirogova Oksana , Maltseva Irina , Polozhentseva Yulia
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: The conditions of the enterprises in modern economy
Authors: Otakuziyeva Zuhra , Sagdullayeva Gulnora , Yuldosheva Gulnoza , Jurayeva Nodira , Aripova Anna
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Innovative trends in professional education in the beauty industry as a factor in the sustainable development of the consumer services industry
Authors: Osipova Yulia , Kazmina Lyudmila
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Assessment of urban environment comfort in the development of social infrastructure
Authors: Fedorovskaya Albina , Gladysheva Olga , Zilberov Roman
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Residential land surveying for sustainable communities
Authors: Leptyukhova Olga , Firov Egor
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Software tools for training specialists in aquatic bioresources and aquaculture
Authors: Krasilnikov Igor , Krasnikova Irina
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Innovations in teaching foreign languages to Russian university students
Authors: Petrova Ludmila
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Comparative T/V distribution in the speech of international students
Authors: Semenova Marina , Abdikaiumov Daler , Amirian Genrik , Jinhui Jiang
Published: November 2024

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RETRACTED: Motivation of English oil and gas terms with a zoonym component
Authors: Semenova Marina , Tertychnaia Sofia , Jinhui Jiang
Published: November 2024

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Extrakorporale Photopherese bei solider Organtransplantation
(Lungentransplantation)
Authors: Achenbach Susanne , Hackstein Holger
Published: November 2024

Die extrakorporale Photopherese (ECP) ist eine Behandlungsmethode, die bei
Patienten mit T-Zell-vermittelten Erkrankungen wie der Graft-versus-Host-Disease
(GVHD) seit Jahren erfolgreich klinisch angewandt wird. Unter den Patienten nach
soliden Organtransplantationen zeigen lungentransplantierte Patienten bei
supportivem Einsatz der ECP-Therapie auch ein gutes klinisches Ansprechen bei
Vorliegen einer Bronchiolitis obliterans als Hinweis auf eine chronische
Abstoßungsreaktion (Nachweis eines stabilen forcierten exspiratorischen
Einsekundenvolumens [FEV1]). Studien zeigen, dass sich durch den therapeutischen
Einsatz der ECP eine Verlangsamung der chronischen Abstoßung nach
Lungentransplantation (LTX) erreichen lässt.

Bei einer 39-jährigen Patientin mit Bronchiolitis-obliterans-Syndrom (BOS)
(Stadium 2) als Zeichen einer chronischen Funktionsstörung des
Lungen-Allotransplantats nach sequenzieller Doppellungentransplantation wurde
eine ECP-Behandlung empfohlen. Die ECP wurde ambulant mit einer Frequenz von 2
ECP-Behandlungen an 2 aufeinanderfolgenden Tagen alle 4 Wochen durchgeführt. Die
Behandlung wurde offline durchgeführt und die MCS+(Haemonetics) für die
Leukapherese verwendet. Das behandelte Volumen lag zwischen 1,0 und 1,5
Gesamtkörpervolumen (TBV). Als Strahlungsquelle diente ein
UVA-PIT-Bestrahlungsgerät. Dem vor der Bestrahlung gewonnenen Leukapheresat
wurde Methoxsalen in einer Dosierung von 300 ng/ml zugesetzt. Das Leukapheresat
mit einem Hämatokrit < 3% wurde mit UVA-Licht (Bestrahlungsdosis > 2
J/cm2)bestrahlt und nach der Behandlung retransfundiert. Es wurde
eine Verlangsamung der chronischen Abstoßungsreaktion bei Bronchiolitis
obliterans und eine Stabilisierung der Lungenfunktion erreicht, die sich in
einem stabilen FEV1 zeigte.
Re-imaging a country beyond its conflict: evaluation of an Israeli public diplomacy intervention for youth in Germany
Authors: Shani Maor
Published: November 2024

Outcome evaluations of public diplomacy programs remain scarce. Addressing this gap, this study evaluated Israel Project Day, a seminar-based Israeli intervention designed to improve Israel's image among German youth. The intervention provides a unique real-world application of the “Life in Israel” model that spotlights Israel’s cultural diversity and achievements beyond the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Utilizing a quasi-experimental pre-post design and mixed-linear models, the study shows that participation significantly improved overall attitudes toward Israel, interest in Israeli society, and perceptions of Israel as a democratic, multicultural, and safe place. Although the program avoided direct conflict-related messages, it facilitated more favorable views on Israel's policies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, demonstrating potential spillover effects to the conflictual-political realm. Additionally, effects on German-Israeli cooperation and responsibility were modest, highlighting a challenge for the Israeli-German unique relationship. Finally, the effects on interest in Israeli society and politics and support for German-Israel cooperation were stronger for participants with low media exposure. By moving away from conflict-centric presentations and focusing on contributions and advancements, nations like Israel can potentially cultivate a more positive national image. Practical implications are discussed for crafting impactful outreach, upscaling, and sustaining flexible efforts attuned to sociopolitical developments and challenges.
BIFROST: A method for registering diverse imaging datasets of the
Drosophila
brain
Authors: Brezovec Bella E. , Berger Andrew B. , Hao Yukun A. , Lin Albert , Ahmed Osama M. , Pacheco Diego A. , Thiberge Stephan Y. , Murthy Mala , Clandinin Thomas R.
Published: November 2024

Imaging methods that span both functional measures in living tissue and anatomical measures in fixed tissue have played critical roles in advancing our understanding of the brain. However, making direct comparisons between different imaging modalities, particularly spanning living and fixed tissue, has remained challenging. For example, comparing brain-wide neural dynamics across experiments and aligning such data to anatomical resources, such as gene expression patterns or connectomes, requires precise alignment to a common set of anatomical coordinates. However, reaching this goal is difficult because registering in vivo functional imaging data to ex vivo reference atlases requires accommodating differences in imaging modality, microscope specification, and sample preparation. We overcome these challenges in
Drosophila
by building an in vivo reference atlas from multiphoton-imaged brains, called the Functional
Drosophila
Atlas. We then develop a registration pipeline, BrIdge For Registering Over Statistical Templates (BIFROST), for transforming neural imaging data into this common space and for importing ex vivo resources such as connectomes. Using genetically labeled cell types as ground truth, we demonstrate registration with a precision of less than 10 microns. Overall, BIFROST provides a pipeline for registering functional imaging datasets in the fly, both within and across experiments.
Augmenting antitumor efficacy of Th17-derived Th1 cells through IFN-γ-induced type I interferon response network via IRF7
Authors: Lei Xiaoyi , Xiao Ruipei , Chen Zhe , Ren Jie , Zhao Wenli , Tang Wenting , Wen Kang , Zhu Yihan , Li Xinru , Ouyang Suidong , Xu Abai , Hu Yu , Bi Enguang
Published: November 2024

The importance of CD4
+
T cells in cancer immunotherapy has gained increasing recognition. Particularly, a specific subset of CD4
+
T cells coexpressing the T helper type 1 (Th1) and Th17 markers has demonstrated remarkable antitumor potential. However, the underlying mechanisms governing the differentiation of these cells and their subsequent antitumor responses remain incompletely understood. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data reanalysis demonstrated the presence of Th
17
1 cells within tumors. Subsequent trajectory analysis found that these Th
17
1 cells are initially primed under Th17 conditions and then converted into IFN-γ-producing cells. Following the in vivo differentiation trajectory of Th
17
1 cells, we successfully established in vitro Th
17
1 cell culture. Transcriptomic profiling has unveiled a substantial resemblance between in vitro-generated Th
17
1 cells and their tumor-infiltrating counterparts. Th
17
1 cells exhibit more potent antitumor responses than Th1 or Th17 cells. Additionally, Th
17
1chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells eradicate solid tumors more efficiently. Importantly, Th
17
1 cells display an early exhaustion phenotype while retaining stemness. Mechanistically, Th
17
1 cells migrate faster and accumulate more in tumors in an extracellular matrix protein 1 (ECM1)-dependent manner. Furthermore, we show that IFN-γ up-regulated IRF7 to promote the type I interferon response network and ECM1 expression but decreased the exhaustion status in Th
17
1 cells. Taken together, our findings position Th
17
1 cells as a great candidate for improving targeted immunotherapies in solid malignancies.
Discovery of highly potent and ALK2/ALK1 selective kinase inhibitors using DNA-encoded chemistry technology
Authors: Jimmidi Ravikumar , Monsivais Diana , Ta Hai Minh , Sharma Kiran L. , Bohren Kurt M. , Chamakuri Srinivas , Liao Zian , Li Feng , Hakenjos John M. , Li Jian-Yuan , Mishina Yuji , Pan Haichun , Qin Xuan , Robers Matthew B. , Sankaran Banumathi , Tan Zhi , Tang Suni , Vasquez Yasmin M. , Wilkinson Jennifer , Young Damian W. , Palmer Stephen S. , MacKenzie Kevin R. , Kim Choel , Matzuk Martin M.
Published: November 2024

Activin receptor type 1 (ACVR1; ALK2) and activin receptor like type 1 (ACVRL1; ALK1) are transforming growth factor beta family receptors that integrate extracellular signals of bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) and activins into Mothers Against Decapentaplegic homolog 1/5 (SMAD1/SMAD5) signaling complexes. Several activating mutations in ALK2 are implicated in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, and ependymomas. The ALK2 R206H mutation is also present in a subset of endometrial tumors, melanomas, non–small lung cancers, and colorectal cancers, and ALK2 expression is elevated in pancreatic cancer. Using DNA-encoded chemistry technology, we screened 3.94 billion unique compounds from our diverse DNA-encoded chemical libraries (DECLs) against the kinase domain of ALK2. Off-DNA synthesis of DECL hits and biochemical validation revealed nanomolar potent ALK2 inhibitors. Further structure–activity relationship studies yielded center for drug discovery (CDD)-2789, a potent [NanoBRET (NB) cell IC
50
: 0.54 μM] and metabolically stable analog with good pharmacological profile. Crystal structures of ALK2 bound with CDD-2281, CDD-2282, or CDD-2789 show that these inhibitors bind the active site through Van der Waals interactions and solvent-mediated hydrogen bonds. CDD-2789 exhibits high selectivity toward ALK2/ALK1 in KINOMEscan analysis and NB K192 assay. In cell-based studies, ALK2 inhibitors effectively attenuated activin A and BMP-induced Phosphorylated SMAD1/5 activation in fibroblasts from individuals with FOP in a dose-dependent manner. Thus, CDD-2789 is a valuable tool compound for further investigation of the biological functions of ALK2 and ALK1 and the therapeutic potential of specific inhibition of ALK2.
The acquisition of object drop and island sensitivity in L2 Spanish by German speakers
Authors: Guijarro-Fuentes Pedro , Romano Francesco
Published: November 2024

This paper investigates German speakers of L2 Spanish and assesses their knowledge of (un)interpretable features
linked to object drop in Spanish. Object drop involves an interpretable feature (i.e. definiteness) and uninterpretable features
abiding by syntactic constraints leading to subjacency restrictions or Phase Impenetrability in recent Minimalist conceptions.
Conversely, German argument omission is restricted to the topic position. This paper presents data from a production and
grammaticality judgment task bearing on the acquisition of syntactic and semantic features associated with Spanish object drop,
testing the plausibility of two prominent hypotheses, the Interpretability and Feature Reassembly
Hypothesis. Results suggest that most L2 speakers have sensitivity to the D-related features associated with
object-drop phenomena. Evidence lends strong favour to the Feature Reassembly Hypothesis; the main findings
suggest a lack of task effect for knowledge of interpretable features which can only be accounted for by said hypothesis.
Tracing trajectories of vulnerability in the biographical narratives of Albanian onward migrants from Greece in the UK
Authors: Karatsareas Petros , Ndoci Rexhina
Published: November 2024

We analyse how Albanian onward migrants from Greece living in the UK construct and negotiate forms of vulnerability they experienced along their migration trajectories. Focus group participants weaved life narratives in which vulnerabilities were constantly but variably imbricated. The risks to personal safety that they experienced in Albania set participants’ migratory trajectories in motion. The hostile institutional policies participants were subjected to in Greece drove them to onward migrate. The UK was constructed as a migratory destination where racism was more subtly present compared to Greece. We, therefore, conceptualise participants’ migratory experiences as constituting trajectories of vulnerability.
Children’s multimodal participation in interactions and dialogues across different activities in an early
childhood education and care setting
Authors: Caët Stéphanie , Le Mené Marine , Masson Caroline
Published: November 2024

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings are challenging contexts for children to engage in
conversations. According to previous studies, toddler participation is minimal. However, most studies have focused on vocal
productions. This study investigates how gestures also enable children to participate in interactions. From video recordings of
three types of activities (mealtime, playtime, booktime) in a French ECEC, we systematically categorised utterances as being
vocal, gestural or multimodal. One third of the utterances was produced by children. In mealtime and playtime, most utterances
contained a vocal production, while in booktime, most contained a gesture. Gestural utterances were only addressed to
professionals. The qualitative analysis of two sequences further highlights how gestures enable the building of joint attention,
the co-construction of dialogic exchanges and the engagement of some children as observers. Taking gestures into account sheds new
light on children’s participation in interactions and dialogues in ECEC.
A deep extreme learning machine approach optimized by sparrow search algorithm for forecasting of traffic flow
Authors: Naheliya Bharti , Kumar Kranti , Redhu Poonam
Published: November 2024

Traffic flow modeling has a pivotal role within Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSs), holding vital importance in alleviating traffic congestion and decreasing carbon emissions. Due to the presence of variability and nonlinear attributes in traffic flow, developing an effective and resilient model for predicting traffic flow poses a significant challenge. Precisely predicting traffic flow is not merely a feasible issue; it also poses significant difficulties to the researchers involved in this field. This study proposes a hybrid predictive model to forecast traffic flow. The proposed model effectively merges the strengths of the Sparrow Search algorithm (SSA) and Multi-layer Extreme Learning Machine (ML-ELM) model, enhancing prediction accuracy. SSA optimization technique is applied to optimize the initial weights and bias parameters for ML-ELM model. ELM approach is a machine learning approach that employs a single hidden layer to address various tasks. However, in situations where more complex problems are encountered, ML-ELM extends this concept by incorporating multiple hidden layers to enhance its capabilities and address challenges more effectively. Finally, SSA technique is utilized to achieve the optimal tuning of hyperparameters in the context of ML-ELM model to improve the prediction accuracy. Compared to the other selected models, the proposed model outperforms them in terms of performance metrics, including Root Mean Square Errors (RMSE), Mean Absolute Errors (MAE), Mean Absolute Percentage Errors (MAPE) and Correlation Coefficients (r), indicating that it is appropriate for this prediction task.
Construction of flexible PDMS@PDA@AgNPs SERS sensor for multi-component detection of trace industrial dyes
Authors: Sun Binbin , Chen Hongzhan , Qu Jianbo , Wang Yinan , Zhang Zhiliang
Published: November 2024

The accurate identification and analysis of multiple harmful ingredient remains a huge challenge in the environmental protection field. In this work, a variety of PDMS@PDA@AgNPs flexible SERS platforms were fabricated by in situ growth of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on the surface of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membranes based on the adhesive and reducing properties of polydopamine (PDA). The substrates exhibited excellent sensitivity, homogeneity, and reproducible performance for multi-component detection of trace industrial dyes. The limits of detection (LOD) for rhodamine 6 G (R6G) and crystal violet (CV) individually were 5 × 10−9 M and 1 × 10−9 M, respectively. The abundant SERS ‘hotspots’ on the surface of prepared substrates contributed to the excellent enhancement effect. More importantly, the PDMS@PDA@AgNPs substrate was capable of realizing the simultaneous identification of R6G and CV with a detection limit of 10−8 M and a good linearity between 10−4 M and 10−8 M. In addition, SERS barcode was developed to facilitate the rapid analysis of multi-component detection. The PDMS@PDA@AgNPs substrates are suitable for the rapid detection of multi-component samples, and have great application value in the fields of food safety and environmental assessment.
A comparative analysis of the Bi2O3 effects on the optical, physical, and radiation shielding capabilities of the borosilicate glass system
Authors: Sayyed M I , Afifi M , Mahmoud K A
Published: November 2024

A glass sample series was fabricated via melt quenching at 1100 °C according to the chemical formula 4Al2O3-12Na2O-(18−X)SiO2-(64−X)B2O3-(2+2X)Bi2O3 (where X = 2, 4, 6, and 8 mol%) to evaluate the role of Bi2O3 substitution for SiO2 and B2O3 on the prepared glass samples’ physical, optical, and gamma-ray shielding characteristics. A 6 to 18 mol% Bi2O3 content increase enhances the glass samples’ density by 26.12%. The samples’ UV–vis absorption spectra was detected via a UV–vis spectrophotometer over the 190–1100 nm wavelength interval. The examination of optical properties confirms decreased optical band gap between 3.25–3.02 eV for direct transition while it decrease between 3.03–2.65 eV for indirect transition when the Bi2O3 partially substitutes B2O3 and Si2O decreases glass formers. Additionally, the increase in Bi2O3 concentration within the glass network enhances the γ-ray shielding performance, as confirmed by the Phy-X/PSD program and Monte Carlo simulation. The 6 to 18 mol% Bi2O3 content increase enhances the glass samples’ γ-ray interaction cross-sections, while the linear attenuation coefficient increases by 43.44%, 26.61%, and 60.49% at the 0.6, 1.5, and 10 MeV γ-ray energies, respectively.
Modulation of self-focusing and plasma wave dynamics by ripple on hollow gaussian beams
Authors: Sharma Prerana , Walia Keshav
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the propagation of a hollow Gaussian beam (HGB) through a collisionless plasma medium containing superimposed ripples, incorporating relativistic nonlinear effects. The Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin (WKB) paraxial ray approximation and the eikonal method are employed to derive governing equations for the self-focusing of the main beam, the ripples, and the excitation of plasma waves under these conditions. Our analysis demonstrates that the presence of ripples significantly alters the propagation dynamics of HGBs and influences the excitation of electron plasma waves (EPWs). The order and phase angle of ripples influence the main beam dynamics and EPW propagation. Both the HGB order and ripple order affect the ripple dynamics and EPW power. The various orders of the HGB and the angle between the ripple and the main beam affect the ripple’s focusing behavior. These factors collectively influence the intensity of the excited plasma wave. Our findings contribute to a deeper understanding of laser-plasma interactions involving pre-existing ripples on HGB.
Design and optimization of WSe2@NiCo-MOF for dual-mode applications: energy storage and chemosensing
Authors: Akhtar Nabeela , Muzaffar Nimra , Imran Muhammad , Afzal Amir Muhammad , Iqbal Muhammad Waqas , Safdar Samia , Bahajjaj Aboud Ahmed Awadh , Mumtaz Sohail , Iqbal Muhammad Zahir , Azeem Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Metal–organic frameworks have accomplished significant consideration in energy stroage devices (ESDs) owing to their adjustable pore structure and substantial specific surface area. Herein, NiCo-MOF was synthesized using the hydrothermal method at a temperature of 150 °C, and WSe2 was synthesized using the tip sonication method. The WSe2/NiCo-MOFs electrode showed an outstanding specific capacity (Cs) of 1053.65 C/g. The WSe2/NiCo-MOFs//AC asymmetric device revealed a remarkable Cs of 270.5 C/g. The device acquired a power density (Pd) of 1791.4 W kg−1 and an energy density (Ed) of 38.8 Wh kg−1, demonstrating its exceptional performance. Furthermore, WSe2/NiCo-MOF//AC retained 86.7% capacity retention after 5,000 cycles in the durability test. Metal ion sensors find utility in environmental assessments, medical diagnostics, and industrial procedures. Strontium ion is an essential alkaline earth metal, constituting approximately 0.02 to 0.03% of the Earth’s crust. These nanoparticle-based chemosensor have the potential to be highly accurate and precise detection of metal ions, which is a promising incentive for their advancement. The WSe2/NiCo-MOF photoelectrode demonstrated exceptional photoactivity, quick reaction and recovery times, and good photo-switching performance. Saturation was attained, and fluorescence spectra were taken at specific periods for three different molar concentrations of strontium ions (10 M, 20 M, and 50 M). The multifunctional WSe2/NiCo-MOF nanocomposite electrode material can be used to design hybrid energy harvesting devices.
A generic volatile memristor model
Authors: Nabil Amr , Kumar T Nandha , Almurib Haider Abbas F
Published: November 2024

A novel class of memristive devices that are volatile has recently emerged. These volatile memristors have proved advantageous in numerous applications, such as their use as selector devices for memristive crossbar arrays, circuit elements for spiking neurons and short-term synapses. Compact models that accurately describe their characteristics are necessary to reap the benefits of these devices. This paper proposes a generic compact volatile memristor model with parameters that can be adapted to various volatile memristive devices. These parameters can easily be used to tune the I-V characteristics as well as the temporal characteristics in terms of the delay and relaxation times. This work introduces two variants of the model, one for voltage-controlled devices and the other for current-controlled devices. The voltage-controlled variant of the model was fitted to an Ag-based filamentary volatile memristor, while the current-controlled variant was fitted to a Mott memristor. An extensive comparison of the fitted models to the experimental data has been provided. It has been shown that the proposed model can accurately describe the quasi-static I-V characteristics and temporal characteristics of both devices under various conditions.
Lossy Compression of Integer Astronomical Images Preserving Photometric Properties*
Authors: Maireles-González Òscar , Bartrina-Rapesta Joan , Hernández-Cabronero Miguel , Serra-Sagristà Joan
Published: November 2024

Observatories are producing astronomical image data at quickly increasing rates. As a result, the efficiency of the compression methods employed is critical to meet the storage and distribution requirements of both observatories and scientists. This paper presents a novel lossy compression technique that is able to preserve the results of photometry analysis with high fidelity while improving upon the state of the art in terms of compression performance. The proposed compression pipeline combines a flexible bi-region quantization scheme with the lossless, dictionary-based, LPAQ9M encoder. The quantization process allows compression performance and photometric fidelity to be precisely tailored to different scientific requirements. A representative data set of 16-bit integer astronomical images produced by telescopes from all around the world has been employed to empirically assess its compression-fidelity trade-offs, and compare them to those of the de facto standard Fpack compressor. In these experiments, the widespread SExtractor software is employed as the ground truth for photometric analysis. Results indicate that after lossy compression with our proposed method, the decompressed data allows consistent detection of over 99% of all astronomical objects for all tested telescopes, maintaining the highest photometric fidelity (as compared to state of the art lossy techniques). When compared to the best configuration of Fpack (Hcompress lossy using 1 quantization parameter) at similar compression rates, our proposed method provides better photometry precision: 7.15% more objects are detected with magnitude errors below 0.01, and 9.13% more objects with magnitudes below SExtractor’s estimated measurement error. Compared to the best lossless compression results, the proposed pipeline allows us to reduce the compressed data set volume by up to 38.75% and 27.94% while maintaining 90% and 95%, respectively, of the detected objects with magnitude differences lower than 0.01 mag; and up to 18.93% while maintaining 90% of the detected objects with magnitude differences lower than the photometric measure error.
Design and evaluation of UKRI-MPW0: a monolithic HV-CMOS pixel sensor with backside biasing
Authors: Zhang C. , Hammerich J. , Powell S. , Vilella E. , Wade B.
Published: November 2024

High-Voltage CMOS (HV-CMOS) pixel sensor technology is the
most promising route for achieving thin, monolithic pixel detectors
with excellent radiation tolerance, as required by future tracking
applications in physics experiments, such as the High Luminosity
LHC. This paper introduces a U.K. Research and Innovation funded
Multi-Project Wafer prototype chip UKRI-MPW0, which is an HV-CMOS
pixel sensor designed to push the performance parameters of these
detectors. Having a novel sensor cross-section optimised for
backside biasing to unprecedented high voltages, UKRI-MPW0
demonstrates the capability to withstand bias voltages of up to
600 V, surpassing the current state-of-the-art and promising
enhanced radiation tolerance. The paper provides a detailed
description of the design and performance evaluation results of
UKRI-MPW0.
Study of charging-up of PCB planes for neutrino experiment readout
Authors: Baibussinov B. , Bettini M. , Fabris F. , Guglielmi A. , Marchini S. , Meng G. , Nicoletto M. , Pietropaolo F. , Rampazzo G. , Triozzi R. , Varanini F.
Published: November 2024

The use of double-faced, metallized, perforated PCB planes,
segmented into strips for the anodic read-out of ionization signals
in liquid argon TPCs, is emerging as a promising technology for
charge readout in liquid argon TPCs used in large volume
detectors.As a proof of concept, a prototype liquid Argon TPC
hosting this new anode configuration based on single side perforated
PCB planes has been constructed and exposed to cosmic rays at LNL in
Italy. Tests were performed with both the metallized and insulating
sides of the anode facing the drift volume, providing the first
evidence of the focusing effect on drift electron trajectories
through the PCB holes due to charge accumulation on the insulator
surface.
Study on background full simulation and implementation for Super Tau-Charm Facility
Authors: Fang Zhujun , Pei Yupeng , Shi Huangchao , Peng Haiping , Liu Jianbei
Published: November 2024

The Super Tau-Charm Facility is a new generation high
luminosity electron-positron collider designed to operate in the
tau-charm energy region. With the designed peak luminosity of at
least 0.5 × 1035 cm-2s-1, the background full simulation and implementation
would be an important part in the detector study. Based on Offline
Software of Super Tau-Charm Facility, the software platform for
STCF, the spectrometer structure modeling, simulation for both
luminosity-related and beam-related background sources, the random
mixing algorithm of signal and background are carried out. The
simulation result indicates that the highest TID in STCF detector is
4700 Gy/y, the highest NIEL damage is below
1011
1 MeV neutron·cm-2y-1 except MDC, and the highest
SEEs is below
2 kHz/cm2. The cross check with FLUKA also indicates a similar
magnitude for both the TID and NIEL damage simulation result, except
MDC NIEL damage due to the (n, p) reaction was not considered in
FLUKA. The highest background total count rate is hundreds of MHz
for most of detectors, the highest count rate per channel is
approximately 720 kHz/channel in ITKW and 580 kHz/channel in
ECAL. This work presents a systematic background evaluation route
based on GEANT4, which is easy to combine with the further detector
performance study. These simulation results indicate that all the
systems can tolerate the background with the newly developed
detector and electronics technologies. Moreover, the further
optimization of STCF lattice design, the shield in MDI and detector
systems are still required to suppress the background to an even
lower level for a better detector performance. Meanwhile, the
physics signal can be well mixed with the randomly sampled
background data at the level of GEANT4 steps, aiming to simulate the
realistic situation of the detector and providing necessary database
for detector performance optimization and physics study.
Characterizing novel Indium Phosphide pad detectors with focused X-ray beams and laboratory tests
Authors: Almazan E.R. , Affolder A. , Dyckes I. , Fadeyev V. , Hance M. , Jadhav M. , Kim S. , McCoy T. , Metcalfe J. , Nielsen J. , Ott J. , Poley L. , Shin T.(K.-W.) , Sperlich D. , Sumant A.
Published: November 2024

Future tracking systems in High Energy Physics experiments
will require large instrumented areas with low radiation length.
Crystalline silicon sensors have been used in tracking systems for
decades, but are difficult to manufacture and costly to produce for
large areas. We are exploring alternative sensor materials that are
amenable to fast fabrication techniques used for thin film
devices. Indium Phosphide pad sensors were fabricated at Argonne
National Lab using commercially available InP:Fe 2-inch mono-crystal
substrates. Current-voltage and capacitance-voltage
characterizations were performed to study the basic operating
characteristics of a group of sensors. Micro-focused X-ray beams at
Canadian Light Source and Diamond Light Source were used to study
the response to ionizing radiation, and characterize the uniformity
of the response for several devices. Electrical test results showed
a high degree of performance uniformity between the 48 tested
devices. X-ray test beam results showed good performance uniformity
within tested devices after accounting for spatially-local defects
and edge fields. This motivates further studies into thin film
devices for future tracking detectors.
Co-benefits in carbon reduction from freight mode shifts under China’s ‘Clean Air Action’
Authors: Liu Lina , Liu Yifan , Zhu Yijing , Mommens Koen , Wang Haikun
Published: November 2024

China’s air pollution mitigation policy promotes the shift of bulk cargo transportation from roadways to railways and waterways, which might also influence carbon emissions. In this study, we developed a novel emissions assessment framework encompassing three truck types, rail, and waterways at the provincial level. Using counterfactual scenarios during the ‘Clean Air Action’ (2013–2020), we quantitatively examined the co-benefits of freight mode shifts on mitigating CO2 and air pollutant emissions. Our findings indicate that nearly 6.4 Mt of CO2 emissions in the freight sector, equivalent to 2.4% of the total anthropogenic emissions (266.8 Mt, 95% CI: 192.1-320.0) in 2020, are avoided in China. Medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks contribute the most to this reduction over different phases. Rail transportation acted as the most effective mode for simultaneous emissions mitigation. However, while co-reductions are observed in HC (hydrocarbon, 3.9 Kt), CO (carbon monoxide, 83.6 Kt), and NO
x
(nitrogen oxides, 158.6 Kt) emissions, PM2.5 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter ⩽2.5 μm) emissions increased slightly due to increased share of the waterway freight. More than 80% of provinces in China benefited from freight mode shifts in carbon reductions during the second phase (2017–2020) due to the ambitious goals. To enhance freight mode shifts’ co-benefit, attention should emphasize controlling waterway emissions, expanding railway capacity, and optimizing energy structures. These strategies will amplify policy impact on reducing air pollutant emissions from freight transport and contribute to China’s journey towards carbon neutrality.
A novel index for depicting ENSO transition with application in ENSO-East Asian summer monsoon relationship
Authors: Chen Jiaxin , Yang Song , Fang Xianghui , Lin Shuheng , Pérez-Carrasquilla Jhayron S , Cai Fenying , Chen Weizhen , Wu Jia
Published: November 2024

The impact of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) transition on the East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) during post-ENSO summer has been investigated widely, but how to quantify ENSO transition precisely is still a challenge. This study proposes a new index to quantify ENSO transition based on the intensity of the spring persistence barrier. After validation through the key processes that influence ENSO transition, the index could be further validated by investigating the relationship between transitive/persistent ENSO events and the EASM. For the transitive ENSO events, the cold sea surface temperature (SST) anomaly in the central Pacific during post-ENSO summer strengthens the anticyclone over the western Pacific and the EASM by reinforcing the Walker circulation and the local Hadley circulation. In contrast, during the persistent ENSO events, the prolonged warm SST anomaly in the central Pacific exerts a relatively weaker impact on the EASM due to a less robust atmospheric response over the western Pacific.