bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Die archäologischen Untersuchungen des Wasserschlosses Allersberg 2008
Authors: Ziegler Britta
Published: October 2023

Allersberg befand sich seit über 100 Jahren als Lehen in Sulzbürger, später in Wolfsteiner Besitz, als Mitte des 14. Jahrhunderts Albrecht II. von Wolfstein das Wasserschloss errichten ließ und seinen Wohnsitz hierher verlegte. Ab 1475 von der Landshuter Linie des Hauses Wittelsbach bewohnt, wurde die Anlage über einen Zeitraum von rund 150 Jahren, bis zu ihrer Zerstörung im Landshuter Erbfolgekrieg 1503, genutzt. Die Ergebnisse der archäologischen Untersuchung lassen in Teilen eine Rekonstruktion der Gestaltung der Schlossbauten sowie der gehobenen Alltagskultur zu. Die mehrphasigen baulichen Anlagen waren sehr qualitätvoll mit farbig kontrastierenden Architekturelementen und figuralem Fassadenschmuck ausgeführt. Mit Butzenscheiben verglaste Fenster und prächtige Kachelöfen lassen die luxuriöse Innenausstattung erahnen. Koch- und Vorratsgeschirr, nuppenbesetzte Trinkgläser, fein ausgeformte, irdene Mehrpassbecher in grauer und hellrosafarbener Ausfertigung, Besteck und nicht zuletzt Spielzeug, wie es wohl hauptsächlich nur für Kinder wohlhabender Familien hergestellt wurde, zeugen vom höfischen Leben des ausgehenden Mittelalters und der frühen Neuzeit. Die Zerstörung während des kriegerischen Konflikts der Bayerisch-Landshuter Erbstreitigkeiten Anfang des 16. Jahrhunderts beendete die Ära der herrschaftlichen Residenz in Allersberg. Das Schloss blieb Ruine, die nach dem Abtrag des noch verwertbaren Baumaterials Anfang des 18. Jahrhunderts zur Schutt- und Abfallentsorgung genutzt wurde. Die Ausdehnung des Neubaus, der Anfang des 19. Jahrhunderts entstand, erreichte nicht die Ausmaße der ursprünglichen Schlossanlage, so dass einige Reste der mittelalterlichen Ruine zumindest in Teilen im Boden erhalten blieben. Auch der Neubau des Forstgebäudes 1914 änderte daran wenig. Erst die modernen, archäologisch undokumentierten Bodeneingriffe wie die Anlage des Parkplatzes auf der Ostseite des Grundstücks oder die Baumaßnahme zur Errichtung des Pavillons an der Nordseite des Gebäudes verursachten Substanzverluste des Bodendenkmals. Dass diese nicht ein noch größeres Ausmaß annahmen, ist der umsichtigen Handlungsweise des damalig verantwortlichen Forstamtsleiters zu verdanken. Der Markt Allersberg engagierte sich mit der Finanzierung der Lehrstuhlgrabung vorbildlich für die Erforschung des Bodendenkmals.
Nutritional analysis of some wild collected macrofungi from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Singh Balwant , Singh Vinay Kumar
Published: October 2023

There is worldwide need for alternative source of high quality and protein rich food components which control food insecurity and malnutrition. Due to the nutritional importance, macrofungi (mushrooms) are utilized and consumed frequently by villagers of Ayodhya district, India. In this district the nutritional value of reported macrofungi has been not studied. In current study, eight selective wild macrofungal samples were collected from different sites of study area such as Macrolepiota procera, Tuber aestivum, Auricularia auricula-judae, Hygrocybe eburneus and Ganoderma leucidum. The sample was prepared for nutritional analysis and their nutrient composition has been analyzed as findings result. Nutritionally the protein, carbohydrate, lipid, fibre, and ash content were analyzed and ranged from 21.14 – 36.32%, 11.70 – 60.90%, 0.96 – 3.25%, 4.32 – 41.13% and 3.91 – 10.92% respectively. The overall nutrient showed that all collected (selected) macrofungi contains rich protein and carbohydrate content with low lipid (fat) content. The present study expresses and revel the nutritional component as useful awareness to minimize malnutrition for peoples as well as society.
Theriophonum minutum (Willd.) Baillon (Aracecae) - New to Khandesh Region of Maharashtra, India
Authors: Undirwade Dilipkumar N. , Bhuktar Anil S.
Published: October 2023

While exploring the floral wealth of the district in Short trips to the localities of Jalgaon district in 2022-23 authors came across Theriophonum minutum (Willd.) Baillon reported for the first time from dist. Jalgaon Maharashtra. Perusal of literature shows the reports of it from various parts of country such as Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka. Species can be easily identified on the basis of habit and position of two types of sterile flowers and staminate flowers in the spadix enclosed in spathe. Its Taxonomy and distribution with color photographs are discussed here for easy identification.
The Impact of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Service Technologies on Consumer Purchase Intention for Fashion Brands
Authors: Wu Chih-Wen
Published: October 2023

The rapid growth of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) services in various industries has stimulated innovation. This study proposes a research framework and theoretical model based on self-determination theory (SDT) to examine consumers’ purchase intentions for VR and AR service technologies. The research scope includes fashion brands that use VR and AR service technologies. The study employs in-depth interviews to identify the key drivers of VR and AR technologies for fashion brands. The research design uses an online survey of 675 fashion brand consumers to collect questionnaire data employing structural equation modeling (SEM) and fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to test the research hypotheses and answer the research questions. This study contributes to understanding consumer technology and psychological perceptions about implementing fashion brands with VR and AR service technologies for future service design and marketing. The research findings show that perceived value, perceived enjoyment, perceived informativeness, presence, and consumer experience affect purchase intention positively when using AR/VR service technologies. Further, the results highlight that perceived value, enjoyment, and informativeness affect consumer experience. The results of the FsQCA show that the causal conditions of perceived value, perceived enjoyment, perceived informativeness, presence, and consumer experience are sufficient and necessary for higher purchase intention for consumers in the fashion brand context.
A Modest Contribution to the Riemann Hypothesis Using the Poincaré Index
Authors: Oliveira Hime
Published: October 2023

This work uses a new approach to investigate the Riemann hypothesis, drawing conclusions about its trueness. It is based on the more general method presented in a very recent publication, by the same author, showing in detail how to approach that very well-known and interesting problem. This is achieved by means of the theory of dynamical systems (Poincaré index associated to equilibria of 2-dimensional systems) and the study of the zeros of the Dirichlet eta function, defined by a Dirichlet series. By using the well-known fact that the zeros of the eta function include all zeros of the Riemann zeta function in the (open) critical strip, excluded the critical line, (0,1/2) ∪ (1/2,1) × (−∞,∞), the development proceeds using only the eta function. In addition, the open and simply connected region (1/2,1) × (0,∞) is used along the text, taking into account the symmetries of zeros of the functions under analysis in the critical strip. The basic line of proof is to find the mathematical expression for the Poincaré index of the vector field associated to the eta function, assuming the existence of a zero of the eta function outside the critical line (in (1/2,1) × (0,∞)), and investigating the resulting unfoldings. Eventually, an inconsistency occurs and the proof ends by contradiction.
Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Improvement Using Data-Driven Methodologies
Authors: Chowdhury Hribhu
Published: October 2023

The paper investigates into the intricacies of semiconductor manufacturing, a highly complex process entailing a wide array of subprocesses and diverse equipment. Semiconductors are miniaturized integrated circuits comprising numerous components. The semiconductor manufacturing process begins with the thin disc-shaped silicon wafers. On each wafer, up to thousands of identical chips can be prepared depending upon the diameter of the wafer to build up the circuits layer by layer in a wafer fab. The size of the semiconductors requires a high number of units to be produced, thus necessitating a large amount of data to control for improving the semiconductor manufacturing process. Therefore, the collection and analysis of the equipment data, process data, and machine history data throughout the manufacturing process are required to diagnose faults, monitor the process, and manage the manufacturing process effectively. This research is focused on improving the semiconductor manufacturing process through a rigorous analysis of collected manufacturing process data, employing statistical process control (SPC), data mining techniques, and data-driven decision models. The project's primary objective is to increase the manufacturing process stability and productivity by utilizing the latest data-driven technologies in the scientific community. A structured review was undertaken, exploring contemporary data-driven methodologies in semiconductor manufacturing process improvement, specifically pertaining to process capability, product yield rate, and process stability. This review accentuates a comprehensive evaluation of data-driven methodologies applicable to conventional semiconductor manufacturing facilities, aiming to drive substantial process improvements. It features a detailed demonstration facilitating the selection of optimal semiconductor manufacturing processes to enhance overall operational performance. This study of process improvement in the semiconductor manufacturing steps through the application of data-driven methodologies will be effective in delivering advanced, real-time, and proactive control decisions throughout the manufacturing facilities. This endeavor is expected to promptly provide critical insights for enterprise manufacturing decision-makers to reduce manufacturing cycle time, improve the product yield rate, and increase the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.
Inhibiting biofilm formation via simultaneous application of nitric oxide and quorum quenching bacteria
Authors: Kim Youkyoung , Anburajan Parthiban , Kim Hyeok , Oh Hyun-Suk
Published: October 2023

Membrane biofouling is an inevitable challenge in membrane-based water treatment systems such as membrane bioreactors. Recent studies have shown that biological approaches based on bacterial signaling can effectively control biofilm formation. Quorum quenching (QQ) is known to inhibit biofilm growth by disrupting quorum sensing (QS) signaling, while nitric oxide (NO) signaling helps to disperse biofilms. In this study, batch biofilm experiments were conducted to investigate the impact of simultaneously applying NO signaling and QQ for biofilm control, using Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 as a model microorganism. The NO treatment involved the injection of NONOates (NO donor compounds) into mature biofilms, while QQ was implemented by immobilizing QQ bacteria (Escherichia coli TOP10-AiiO or Rhodococcus sp. BH4) in alginate or polyvinyl alcohol/alginate beads to preserve the QQ activity. When AiiO and BH4 beads were applied together with (Z)-1-[N-(3-aminopropyl)-N-(n-propyl) amino] diazen-1-ium-1,2-diolate (PAPA NONOate), they achieved higher biofilm reduction compared to their individual applications. These findings highlight the significant potential of combining QQ and NO technologies for effective biofilm control across a variety of processes that require enhanced biofilm inhibition.
Pivot Clustering to Minimize Error in Forecasting Aggregated ARMA Demand
Authors: Kovtun Vladimir , Giloni Avi , Hurvich Clifford , Seshadri Sridhar
Published: October 2023

In this paper we compare the effects of forecasting demand using individual (disaggregated)

components versus first aggregating the components either fully or into several clusters. Demand

streams are assumed to follow autoregressive moving average (ARMA) processes. Using

individual demand streams will always lead to a superior forecast compared to any aggregates,

however we show that if several aggregated clusters are formed in a structured manner then

these subaggregated clusters will lead to a forecast with minimal increase in mean-squared forecast

error. We show this result based on theoretical MSFE obtained directly from the models

generating the clusters as well as estimated MSFE obtained directly from simulated demand

observations. We suggest a pivot-algorithm, that we call Pivot Clustering, to create these clusters. We also provide theoretical results to investigate sub-aggregation, including for special

cases such as, aggregating MA(1) streams and ARMA streams with similar or same parameters.
What Are the Aspirations of the Filipino Rice Farmers?
Authors: Manalo IV Jaime Albarillo , Dumale Camille Corpuz , De Leon Teresa Joi Pedro , Orcullo Louie Gerard Flores
Published: October 2023

This study aims to understand Filipino rice farmers’ aspirations, both farming and non-farming-related. Understanding aspirations can help the government and interested third-party entities to provide impactful initiatives to farmers. The Role Identity Theory guided our analysis in this study. This study is predominantly qualitative, with focus group discussion as the main method of collecting data. The research sites were in Kalinga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Quezon, Northern Samar, Zamboanga del Sur, Sultan Kudarat, and Agusan del Norte. Among the farming-related aspirations noted in this study relate to property, fair price, infrastructure, government support, and good governance. The non-farming related aspirations relate to infrastructure development; progress; government support and governance; love, passion, peace, and unity; wellness and long life.
Galilean Non-invariance of Maxwell Equations Revisited
Authors: Dodig Hrvoje
Published: October 2023

It is universally accepted that Maxwell equations do not remain invariant under the Galilean transformation. This conflicts the principle of relativity which states that the physical law must remain invariant in the mathematical form in all inertial frames of reference. For this reason, the Lorentz transformation is invented, and the Galilean transformation is nowadays superseded by the Lorentz transformation. However, this paper challenges this widely held belief that the Maxwell equations are not invariant under the Galilean transformation. By applying the Galilean transformation to Lienard-Wiechert electromagnetic fields it is mathematically proven that the Maxwell equations indeed remain invariant under the Galilean transformation. In addition, the critical error in Lorentz's proof of Galilean non-invariance of Maxwell equations is pointed out, and it turns out that Lorentz's conclusion that Maxwell equations are not invariant under the Galilean transformation is the result of a mathematical error.
The Irreversibility of Microscopic Motions
Authors: Wang Huai-Yu
Published: October 2023

People have long had a problem: the equations of motion that reflect the laws of physics are invariance under time inversion, while there always are irreversible processes for gases compose of microscopic particles. This article solves this problem. The point is that we should distinguish between the concepts of the equation of motion and motion. We also need to distinguish between the concepts of time-inverse motion and reverse motion. The former is anticlockwise, which is a frictional motion, while the latter is clockwise. For the single-particle motions in classical mechanics and in quantum mechanics, we present mathematical expressions for time-inversion motion and reverse motion, respectively. We demonstrate that single-particle motion is irreversible. The definition of the reversibility of two-particle collisions is given. According to the definition, the two-particle collision as a microscopic motion processes is irreversible. Consequently, for a gas consisting of a large number of particles colliding with each other, its movement should be irreversible, unless the condition of detailed balance is met. We give a physical explanation for the detailed balance, which does not concern the meaning of microscopic reversibility. The detailed balance means that after a pair of reciprocal collisions occur, the distribution function of the particles remains unchanged. Therefore, microscopic two-particle collision events are irreversible, but the statistical average of a large number of collision events makes it possible for the macroscopic process of a gas to be reversible. Conclusively, we clarify the microscopic mechanism of the irreversible process of gases.
The Human Nature of Generative AIs and the Technological Nature of Humanity: Implications for Education
Authors: Dron Jon
Published: October 2023

This paper applies a theoretical model to analyze the ways that widespread use of generative AIs (GAIs) in education and, more broadly, in contributing to and reflecting the collective intelligence of our species, can and will change us. The model extends Brian Arthur’s insights into the nature of technologies as the orchestration of phenomena to our use by explaining the nature of humans participation in their enactment, whether as part of the orchestration (hard technique, where our roles must be performed correctly) or as orchestrators of phenomena (soft technique performed creatively or idiosyncratically). Education may be seen as a technological process for developing the soft and hard techniques of humans to participate in the technologies and thus the collective intelligence of our cultures. Unlike all earlier technologies, by embodying that collective intelli-gence themselves, GAIs can closely emulate and implement not only the hard technique but also the soft that, until now, was humanity’s sole domain: the very things that technologies enabled us to do can now be done by the technologies themselves. The consequences for what, how, and even whether we learn are profound. The paper explores some of these consequences and concludes with theoretically informed approaches that may help us to avert some dangers while benefiting from the strengths of generative AIs.
Electromobility of the Courier Market
Authors: Głodowska Katarzyna
Published: October 2023

The article was devoted to topics related to the courier market, electromobility and renewable energy sources. This is the direction in which the car market is currently heading. The current situation of transport in Poland and the electrification trends of the courier market in Poland and beyond were presented and discussed. The article presents the conducted research and analyzes it for a selected company, which at the same time constituted the achievement of the goal and the solution of the research problem. Much attention was focused on conducting AHP analysis and simulating route changes for selected regions. The study contains an introduction and a summary discussing the most important conclusions.
KESESUAIAN PERTIMBANGAN HAKIM DALAM PEMIDANAAN TERHADAP TERDAKWA ANAK DENGAN PERATURAN PERUNDANG-UNDANGAN YANG BERLAKU
Authors: Wulandari Ulinda Sekar , Kristiyadi Kristiyadi
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the suitability of the judge's consideration in the Decision of the Klaten District Court Number 3/Pid.Sus-Child/PN.Kln with the provisions of the applicable laws, especially Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Criminal Justice System of Children. This study uses prescriptive normative legal research methods. This study uses a case study. The types of legal materials used include primary and secondary legal materials. The legal material collection technique used by the authors in this study is a document study technique or library research. The legal material analysis technique in this study uses the syllogism method with the mindset of deduction. The results showed that the judge's consideration was based on the indictment of the Public Prosecutor and Juridical and Non-juridical considerations in imposing a criminal supervision to children in the form of placing children under the supervision of the public prosecutor for 3 (three) months in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In its consideration, the judge had considered at least two pieces of evidence, namely witness statements and the defendant's statement where the beliefs obtained from the two evidences the judge was able to state that the defendant had been guilty of committing the criminal acts of theft by weighting.
 Keywords: Judge's consideration, Child, Theft of Crimes, Criminal Imposition
KEKUATAN PEMBUKTIAN SAKSI MAHKOTA SEBAGAI ALAT BUKTI DALAM PEMBUKTIAN TINDAK PIDANA PENCURIAN DENGAN PEMBERATAN
Authors: Nofa Kharisma Shalsabilla Putri , Santoso Bambang
Published: October 2023

This article analyses the strength of the crown witness evidence in proving qualified theft crime in Verdict Number 342/Pid.B/2021/PN Sbr. The purpose of this article is to determine the strength of evidence of the crown witness in proving qualified theft crime. This research is normative legal research which is perspective and applied. This legal research uses a case approach. Types of legal materials used are primary and secondary legal materials. The technique of collecting legal materials used is library research. The analysis technique used is the deductive method. Based on the research results, it can be understood that the strength of evidence of the crown witness in proving qualified theft crime in Verdict Number 342/Pid.B/2021/PN Sbr is valid and accountable because it has fulfilled the requirements as evidence. As for the strength of evidence, it is independent and depends on the judge's judgment.
Keywords: Strength of Evidence; Protection of the Defendant's Human Rights; Crown Witness.
ANALISIS PERTIMBANGAN HAKIM DALAM MEMUTUS PERKARA TINDAK PIDANA KESEHATAN (STUDI PUTUSAN NOMOR 14/PID.SUS/2021/PN PTI)
Authors: Pristiwijayani Ana , Kurniawan Itok Dwi
Published: October 2023

Abstract: The research conducted by the author aims to determine the consider of judges in a rule deciding criminal cases by deliberately producing or distributing pharmaceutical preparations without a marketing license and the consider (verdict study Number: 14/Pid.Sus/2022 / PN Pti). This type of legal research is normative legal research and prescriptive and applied. The research approach uses a case approach. Legal materials used include primary and secondary legal materials. The technique of collecting legal materials used is the study of literature. The analysis used is syllogism deduction. Based on the results of the study showed that, first, the position of pharmacologists compared to other evidence is the same as long as the conditions as valid evidence are met. Second, the consideration of the District Court judge in examining and deciding the criminal case by the defendant Ahmad Nur Muchlisin is following Article 183 of the Criminal Procedure Code because it has met at least two valid pieces of evidence, and the pharmacologist's statement does not have a binding evidentiary force value.

 

Keywords: Health Crimes; Trihexyphenidyl; Evidence; Judge’s Consideration
Распространение вариантов вируса SARS-COV-2, вызывающих интерес (VOI) и субвариантов Omicron, находящихся под наблюдением (VUM), на основе количества их геномов, депонированных в базу данных GISAID за неделю с 7 по 13 октября 2023 г.
Authors: Дмитриева Людмила , Краснов Ярослав , Чумачкова Елена , Осина Наталья , Зимирова Анастасия , Иванова Александра , Карнаухов Игорь , Караваева Татьяна , Щербакова Светлана , Кутырев Владимир
Published: October 2023

В обзоре представлена информация по циркулирующим в настоящее время вариантам вируса SARS-COV-2 вызывающих интерес (VOI) и субвариантов Omicron, находящихся под наблюдением (VUM), геномные последовательности которых размещены в международной базе данных GISAID за неделю с 7 по 13 октября 2023 г.
ELABORACIÓN Y USOS DE LA TINTA AZUL EMPLEADA EN MANUSCRITOS MEDIEVALES: UN ESTUDIO DE FUENTES HISTÓRICAS
Authors: Romero Alhama Fernando
Published: October 2023

En este trabajo, se describe el proceso general de elaboración de la tinta azul durante la Edad Media, así como sus diferentes modalidades y tonalidades empleadas en la confección de manuscritos iluminados. Para abordar esta cuestión, se analizan algunos de los principales tratados artísticos de esta época como el Mappae Clavicula (siglo IX), el tratado De Diversis Artibus de Teófilo (siglo XII), la edición de Merrifield del De coloribus diversis modis tractatur (siglo XIV) y el Libro del arte de Cennino Cennini (siglo XV). No obstante, también se recogen algunas de las nociones básicas acerca de la escritura medieval.
LA PROYECCIÓN PATRIMONIAL EN EL MURO NORTE DE LA MEZQUITA-CATEDRAL DE CÓRDOBA: LA CAPILLA DE SANTA ÚRSULA Y SANTA FRANCISCA ROMANA
Authors: Ruano Mena Carlos
Published: October 2023

El objeto de estudio de este trabajo parte de un referente material, la capilla de Santa Úrsula y Francisca Romana, integrada en el conjunto de capillas del muro norte de la Catedral de Córdoba. Se pretende abordar una realidad histórica y social determinada, el ascenso sistemático de los grupos medios a la cúspide del poder municipal en la Córdoba del siglo XVII, que tradicionalmente se encontraba monopolizado por una nobleza de sangre. Por ende, se concibe la creación artística como una auténtica estrategia social a la manera de proyección patrimonial, con la intención de crear una imagen de poder.
Cost Analysis of the Boiler Unit of Coal Power Units Depending on the Initial Steam Pressure and the Availability оf Flue Gas Purification Systems
Authors: Sadkin I. S. , Shipitsina A. P. , Shchinnikov P. A.
Published: October 2023

When designing power plants of a new type or equipping them with new generation equipment, the problem of estimating capital investments is solved with the uncertainty of information on its cost. The lack of reliable methods suitable for use in engineering setting complicates decision-making on the technical development of power units and thermal power plants. When evaluating investments in the equipment of power plant units, it is convenient to use continuous functions. Their use makes it possible to carry out the analysis without cost restrictions. The article proposes a method for estimating capital investments in the boiler island of power units of power plants based on a power parametric function. The method includes an assessment of the cost of a boiler unit with fuel preparation systems within the boiler shop, draught and blast. A specific feature of the method is that the cost of the boiler includes the cost of flue gas purification systems from harmful combustion products in the form of ash, sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides. The method was developed in an engineering setting. The methodological section demonstrates the performance of the method in assessing capital investments in a boiler island in comparison with the same indicator for the EU countries, the USA and China. When discussing the results of the study, it was found that capital investments in a coal-fired boiler with flue gas purification systems is in the range of US$ 25–200 million, depending on the power and initial steam parameters. The share of the cost of environmental flue gas purification systems is 28–50 % of the total cost of the boiler unit. It is demonstrated that the design of coal-fired power units with flue gas purification systems for supercritical parameters with a capacity of less than 300 MW is inefficient due to low competitiveness in terms of specific investments in the boiler.
Investigation of Gully Erosion Using Integrated Electrical Resistivity Methods in Parts of Enugu North Zone, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Ekwueme Oliver Ubaka , Obiora Daniel Nnaemeka , Okeke Francisca Nneka
Published: October 2023

Geophysical study of gully erosion was carried out in parts of Enugu North zone, Southeastern Nigeria, using integrated electrical resistivity method. Thirty five VES points were carried out along gully erosion sites using the Schlumberger configuration with maximum spread of 400m, and eight ERT points using Wenner electrode configuration with maximum spread of 200m. Low resistivity indicating loosed soil materials were observed. High resistivity values showing silt, clay and bedrock were estimated. The 2D ERT inversion result indicate three subsurface zones; loosed soil layer dominated with sandy soil, diffused soil layer suspected to be sandy clay and compacted layer attributed to dry clay or bedrock. The hydraulic conductivity values for the first and second layer, ranged from 0.303m/day to 27.7m/day and 0.093m/day to 153m/day respectively, indicating that the measure of the ability of water to flow through the soil is very high and this makes the area susceptible to erosion. First and second layers porosity values include; 20.1–40.4% and 14.8–48.1% respectively. The porosity result indicates that the amounts of pores or open space between the soil particles is very high and therefore, contribute majorly to the factor influencing the rate of gully erosion in the area.
The causal relationship between alcohol consumption, smoking, coffee, tea intake and cutaneous melanoma: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Sun Yuming , Yan Xi , Zhou Qian , Zhang Lifang , Zeng Furong , Lei Shaorong , Deng Guangtong
Published: October 2023

Background
Alcohol consumption and smoking have been associated with high risk, but coffee intake with a lower risk of cutaneous melanoma in observational studies. However, it is unclear whether these lifestyles are causally associated cutaneous melanoma.
Objectives
This study aimed to investigate causal relationship of alcohol consumption, smoking, coffee and tea intake with cutaneous melanoma using the two-sample Mendelian randomization design.
Methods
We obtained the exposure data (alcohol consumption, alcoholic drinks per week, alcohol dependence, smoking initiation, cigarettes per day, smoking cessation, coffee intake and tea intake) and outcome data (cutaneous melanoma) from the IEU Open GWAS and GWAS catalog project. The SNPs independently associated with lifestyles at genome-wide significance levels (P < 5×10− 6). Linkage disequilibrium score regression was used to compute the genetic correlation (r2 < 0.001, clump distance > 10000kb). We then performed two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to validate whether these lifestyles are causally associated with cutaneous melanoma.
Results
We found that the alcohol consumption (OR = 0.715, 95% CI: 0.322–1.587), alcoholic drinks per week (OR = 0.878, 95% CI: 0.591–1.305) and alcohol dependence (OR = 1.012, 95% CI: 0.957–1.071) was not causally associated with cutaneous melanoma. The result showed no significant evidence to support an increased risk of cutaneous melanoma on smoking initiation (OR = 0.927, 95% CI: 0.753–1.142), cigarettes per day (OR = 0.970, 95% CI: 0.802–1.174) and smoking cessation (OR = 1.862, 95% CI: 0.685–5.059). Likewise, no significant associations were observed between genetically predicted coffee intake (OR = 0.978, 95% CI: 0.586–1.633) and tea intake (OR = 0.696, 95% CI: 0.462–1.048) with cutaneous melanoma.
Conclusions
According to our MR analysis, we found no evidence to support a causal association between alcohol consumption, smoking, coffee intake and tea intake with cutaneous melanoma.
Factors that Influence the Scope of Practice of the Chiropractic Profession in Australia: A Thematic Analysis
Authors: Wiggins Desmond , Downie Aron , Engel Roger , Grace Sandra , Brown Benjamin T
Published: October 2023

Scope of practice has been defined as the activities that an individual health care practitioner is allowed to undertake within a specific profession. The chiropractic profession in Australia does not currently have a documented scope of practice. Informed discussions around scope of practice are hampered by a paucity of literature in this area. Acknowledging this void in the literature, we chose to investigate the factors that influence scope of practice of the chiropractic profession. A knowledge of these factors will facilitate discussion on the topic and help the profession to work towards establishing a scope of practice. Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the factors that influence scope of practice of chiropractic in Australia from the perspective of the major stakeholder groups within the profession. Methods: This study employed semi-structured, online-interviews. Open-ended questions, guided by a flexible interview protocol, and augmented by supplemental questions, probes and comments, were used to gather data on the research question. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Six factors that influence scope of practice of chiropractic were identified in this study: education (pre- and post- professional); political influence; community expectations (informed by social media platforms such as Facebook and/or Twitter); evidence (research-derived and practice-based); entrepreneurial business models; and geographical location. Conclusion: Knowledge of the factors that influence scope of practice of chiropractic in Australia is important for establishing a scope of practice for the profession. This knowledge is also of value to a range of stakeholders including patients, health care providers (within and outside the profession), professional associations, and policymakers.
The Climate Establishment and the Structural Constraints of the Paris Partnerships
Authors: Green Jessica
Published: October 2023

The Paris Agreement created an institutionalized role for non-state actors through voluntary cooperation. Many international NGOs (INGOs) are particularly active in these “Paris partnerships,” often working with multinational corporations to reduce emissions. Though there is ample work on both the effectiveness of the Paris partnerships and on the role of INGOs in the global climate regime, much of this work focuses “outward” – on how INGOs contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation, or influence norms, discourse and policy. Yet, there is considerably less work that focuses “inward” – asking why climate INGOs act the way they do. To better understand the incentives and opportunities that drive INGO behavior, I examine their relationships with large corporations. Specifically, this paper uses a network analysis to map the relationships between Fortune100 firms and a key subset of well-resourced INGOs, whom I refer to as “the climate establishment,” through the Paris partnerships. The climate establishment can be understood as insider INGOs who work within the multilateral process and with large corporations to influence rulemaking, soft law and firm behavior. I present new social network data to provide insights into the structural incentives and constraints that these partnerships create for INGOs. These findings suggest that in addition to assessing partnership effectiveness, scholars should also consider how relationships with multinational corporations shape the climate establishment’s organizational behavior.
Accelerated elastin degradation by age-disease interaction: a common feature in age-related diseases
Authors: Huang Jeffrey , Shek Naomi , Choy Anna-Maria , Lang Chim , Miller Bruce , Tal-Singer Ruth , Bolton Charlotte , Thomson Neil , Newby David , Chalmers James , Khan Faisel , Brown Matthew
Published: October 2023

Aging is a major driving force for many diseases but the relationship between age, aging processes and age-related diseases is not fully understood. Fragmentation and loss of ultra-long-lived elastin are key features in aging and several age-related diseases leading to increased mortality. By comparing the relationship between age and elastin turnover with healthy volunteers, we show that accelerated elastin turnover by age-disease interaction is a common feature of age-related diseases.
Rose FT homologous gene overexpression affects flowering and vegetative development behavior in two different rose genotype
Authors: Hamama Latifa , Bosselut Julien , Voisine Linda , Thouroude Tatiana , Ogé Laurent , Chameau Jérôme , Vilfroy Christophe , Foucrier Séverine , Aury Sandrine , jeauffre Julien , Foucher Fabrice , Oyant Laurence Hibrand-Saint
Published: October 2023

To address the major challenge of controlling flowering in roses, we studied the ectopic expression of a FLOWERING LOCUS T(FT) homolog, which plays an important role in flowering time regulation in plants. We detected seven rose genes of the phosphatidyl ethanolamine-binding protein(PEBP) family and selected one of them (RoFT) based on its co-localization with flowering and architecture QTLs to study its overexpression in two rose genotypes. Embryogenic lines were obtained and genetic transformation was performed on the rose genotypes. Regenerated plantlets were maintained in a greenhouse until flowering and then floral and architectural traits were scored. We observed substantial variation in phenotypic expression between genotypes and between events, especially in the flowering date and number of floral organs. The expression of 14 genes putatively involved in floral initiation (mainly FT targets) and floral development (from the class ABC model) was studied to gain insight into these variations. We noted than target genes are up- or down-regulation and can explain the observed phenotype. Our results revealed that a gene ectopically overexpressed in different genetic backgrounds could have diverse effects and that the overexpression RoFT gene can have pleiotropic effects.
Heterojunction interface engineering for stable and effective porous Fe3O4-ZnO nanocomposites: A highly efficient synergistic Catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction
Authors: mondal aniruddha , Afzal Mohd , Mondal Sudip
Published: October 2023

The development of renewable energy technologies, such as fuel cells and metal-air batteries, relies heavily on the availability of highly efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In this study, a mesoporous Fe3O4-ZnO nanocomposites was synthesized using a simple and economically viable approach at a relatively low temperature. The observed catalytic activity of the prepared Fe3O4-ZnO nanocomposites mesoporous nanostructure was found to be remarkable. Additionally, the nanostructure exhibited a high tolerance to methanol and demonstrated durability towards oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media. In the course of the experiment, it was observed that the catalyst exhibited noteworthy activity in the Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) when compared to the commercially available RuO2 catalyst. This was evident through a more negative onset potential and higher current. The catalyst's notable capacity for high oxygen reaction activity may potentially enhance the synergistic effect resulting from the combination of defect sites and the porous structure of Fe3O4-ZnO nanocomposites. The findings of this study indicate that the Fe3O4-ZnO nanocomposites exhibit promising attributes as an electrocatalyst with overpotential and Tafel slope value of 350 mV and 62 mVdec− 1 for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in real-world scenarios.
Developing Functional Thinking: From concrete to abstract through an embodied design
Authors: Wei Hang , Bos Rogier , Drijvers Paul
Published: October 2023

In addressing the challenge of fostering functional thinking (FT) among secondary school students, our research centered on the question of how an embodied design can enhance FT's different aspects, including input-output, covariation and correspondence views. Drawing from embodied cognition theory and focusing on action- and perception-based task design that uses light ray contexts and different function representations, we developed a digital-embodied learning environment, using the nomogram as a central representation. Our pilot study, involving four high-achieving eighth-grade students, provided insights into their physical interactions with these modules through a multi-touch digital interface. Analysis of video and audio recordings from the pilots, including students' hand gestures and verbal expressions, was guided by comparing hypothetical learning activities with the actual learning activities. The results show that (1) a concrete light ray context enables students to ground the abstract mathematical function concept, (2) the bimanual coordinating motion tasks, incorporating the covariation aspect of FT, allows students to connect their bodily experience with function properties, and (3) our embodied and dragging tasks support insight in the conversion between nomograms and graphs of functions, encouraging students' correspondence thinking by providing multiple perspectives to understand, reason about, and manipulate the function. In conclusion, our findings suggest the potential of digital-embodied tasks in fostering FT, evident in students' diverse strategies and reasonings of the conceptualization of FT.
Utilizing Olive Mill Solid Wastes from the Olive Oil Industry as a Robust Adsorbent for Methylene Blue Removal
Authors: Hamieh Malak , Tabaja Nabil , Tlais Sami , koubaissy Bachar , Hammoud Mohammad , Chawraba Khaled , Hamieh Tayssir , Toufaily Joumana
Published: October 2023

Ensuring access to affordable water treatment systems is paramount, given the dire situation where millions are deprived of clean drinking water. Industrial wastewater discharge, tainted with hazardous substances, including dyes like methylene blue (MB) from the textile sector, further emphasizes the need for water treatment to produce safe drinking water. This study explores the potential of Olive Mill Solid Waste (OMSW), an abundant and cost-effective agricultural waste in Mediterranean regions, to yield high-quality activated carbon (AC) with zinc chloride (ZnCl2) activation for MB adsorption. The activation process, carried out at a modest temperature of 500°C without the need for an inert atmosphere, resulted in AC with remarkable characteristics, boasting a substantial surface area of 1,184 cm2.g− 1 and a total pore volume of 0.824 cm3.g− 1. Extensive characterization of the AC was carried out through diverse techniques; Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD), Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) analysis, Zeta potential, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy. The adsorption performance of the prepared AC was thoroughly evaluated through a comprehensive examination of various factors, including initial dye concentration, contact time, adsorbent dosage, and solution pH. The pH of the solution had minimal influence on MB adsorption, the maximum removal was 95% which was under slightly acidic pH conditions (5.8) and with an adsorbent dose of 0.4 g.L− 1 for a 50 mg.L− 1 MB concentration. Equilibrium data pertaining to MB adsorption were subjected to fitting with different models, namely Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin. Notably, the Langmuir model exhibited the best fit, revealing a maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of 500 mg.g− 1 at 25°C, and the adsorption kinetics closely followed a pseudo-second order model. These experimental results underscore the promising potential of Olive Mill Solid Waste (OMSW) as an affordable adsorbent for MB, hinting at its applicability for a diverse array of pollutant removal scenarios.
Growth and body composition of adolescents and young adults exposed to HIV and antiretroviral therapy in utero: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Costa Priscila R F , Guimarães Nathalia S , Lira Carlos R N , Leite Luana O , Silva Rita de Cássia Ribeiro da , Barreto Maurício Lima , Paixao Enny S
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a highly effective measure to prevent mother-to-child transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and to decline mortality allowing children to reach adolescence and adulthood. However, studies evaluating in utero exposure to HIV/ART and adolescent growth are scarce. Thus, this study aims to summarize the evidence of observational studies about the growth and body composition of adolescents and young adults exposed to HIV and ART in utero. Methods: We conducted a systematic review using PubMed/MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Lilacs, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases. We included cohort studies that evaluated adolescents and young adults who were exposed to HIV and ART in utero. A meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the prevalence of low height-for-age (HAZ) and low BMI-for-age (BAZ). Also, meta-analyses for the mean values of HAZ and BAZ in the population after the follow-up period and for the mean change of HAZ and BAZ after the follow-up were conducted. Results: In total, twelve studies were included in this systematic review, 11 of those evaluated adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV. We estimated a prevalence of low HAZ of 26% (P = 0.26; 95%CI 95% CI 0.23–0.29) and low BAZ of 7% (P = 0.07; 95%CI95% CI 0.05–0.09). In this population, the mean value of HAZ was − 1.58 (95%CI95% CI -1.90; -1.27), and that for the BAZ was − 0.44 (95%CI95% CI -0.67; -0.21). We also identified an increase of 0.55 (MD: 0.55, 95% CI: 0.07;1.03) and 0.12 (MD: 0.12, 95% CI: -0.75; 0.99) in the mean values of the HAZ and BAZ, respectively, after the follow-up period. Discussion: Adolescents exposed to HIV/ART in utero continue to fail to thrive. However, BAZ found mean values within the normal limits recommended by the WHO, demonstrating that although delayed weight gain is common among adolescents with prenatally acquired HIV, BMI is less affected. Conclusions: Adolescents exposed to HIV/ART in utero continue to fail to thrive. However, the limited number of studies and their limitations have restricted the ability to draw consistent conclusions about the effect and magnitude of the exposure on anthropometric outcomes. Further studies are needed to better describe these relationships. PROSPERO Number: CRD42022372837
Modulation Recognition Based on Hybrid Deep Learning Networks
Authors: Sun Hao , yongjun sun
Published: October 2023

A hybrid deep learning network is proposed for recognition of both analog modulation and digital modulation. This scheme consists of two different networks. First, parameter estimation and transformation are introduced to correct the phase shift of the signal, and convolutional neural network and long short-term memory are combined to extract the spatial and temporal features of the signal, respectively. Second, convolutional neural network and Gated Recurrent Unit are used to classify easily confused signals, and global pooling is used to reduce the use of fully connected layers and reduce the amount of network parameters. Finally, the output features of the two networks are fused through the fusion layer, and the recognition of the signal modulation method is realized through two fully connected layers. To reduce the complexity of network training, a two-stage training scheme is used. The simulation of the proposed network on the standard data set RML2016.10A verifies that the proposed network effectively improves the recognition accuracy for both analog modulation and digital modulation.