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Sikujua’s Writing of Muyaka’s Poetry in Arabic Script
Authors: de Voogt Alex
Published: March 2024

Muyaka’s poetry as it is known today was first recorded in the 1890s, mainly written down by Mwalimu Sikujua who used Arabic script as well as an adapted Swahili-Arabic writing system to document the language. Sikujua’s versatility when using the Arabic script as well as his use of variant spellings suggest a writing practice that embraces rather than avoids orthographic variation. His use of diacritics including the shadda and hamza is particularly noteworthy. Muyaka’s poems with their frequent repetitions as well as the writing of the poet’s name feature multiple spellings by Sikujua even when applying the adapted Swahili-Arabic script. Sikujua invented solutions that best approach a Swahili pronunciation but he also displays a detailed understanding and creative use of a wide range of Arabic signs and diacritics. The complexities of writing Swahili with Arabic script benefit from Sikujua’s creativity. It is this versatility and creativity that has been largely ignored and misinterpreted as merely inconsistent in studies where standardization is considered preferable.
Two new species of Mallocybe from Himalayan forests of Asia
Authors: NASEER AROOJ , KHURSHID RUBAB , FAN YU-GUANG , KHALID ABDUL NASIR
Published: March 2024

The genus Mallocybe is poorly studied in Asia, with little known species diversity of the genus in Himalayan forests of Pakistan, a hotspot for biodiversity. Based on morphological characters and molecular data, two new species of Mallocybe from Himalayas of Asia are described. One species, Mallocybe himalayana has been collected from Himalayas of China and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan. Mallocybe kashmiriana has been described from Himalayas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Detailed morphological descriptions, drawings of microstructures for novel taxa are provided. Phylogenetic analyses inferred from internal transcribed spacer (ITS), large subunit (LSU) and second largest subunit of RNA polymerase II (rpb2) sequences show the novelty of these taxa.
Taxonomic notes and synonymy in Crotalaria montana (Fabaceae: Crotalarieae)
Authors: LOHIT TUSHAR ANILRAO , WAGH VIJAY VISHNU
Published: March 2024

The taxonomic identity of newly described Crotalaria lamelliformis is resolved here. Very recently C. lamelliformis has been synonymised under Crotalaria albida, but after examina­tion of protologue and a large number of specimens of C. albida deposited in different herbaria, it is concluded that the newly described C. lamelliformis is erroneously identified and its correct identity is C. montana based on the distinct morphological as well as micro-morphological characters. For the easy identification of C. montana a detailed description, field photographs, illustration and comparison with C. albida is provided.
Diversity of true bugs (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera) from the El Impenetrable National Park, Argentina
Authors: MELO MARÍA C , CASTRO-HUERTAS VALENTINA , MINGHETTI EUGENIA , OLIVERA LEONELA , SERRANO ALEJANDRO , DELLAPÉ PABLO M
Published: March 2024

The study of the Heteroptera (Hemiptera) fauna of the El Impenetrable National Park, resulted in an inventory composed of: Alydidae (2 spp.), Aradidae (1 sp.), Belostomatidae (5 spp.), Berytidae (1 sp.), Blissidae (1 sp.), Coreidae (11 spp.), Corixidae (2 spp.), Geocoridae (1 sp.), Gerridae (1 sp.), Hebridae (1 sp.), Largidae (4 spp.), Lygaeidae (5 spp.), Miridae (17 spp.), Nabidae (1 sp.), Notonectidae (1 sp.), Oxycarenidae (1 sp.), Pachygronthidae (1 sp.), Pachynomidae (2 spp.), Pentatomidae (16 spp.), Pleidae (1 sp.), Pyrrhocoridae (1 sp.), Reduviidae (30 spp.), Rhopalidae (5 spp.), Rhyparochromidae (12 spp.), Saldidae (1 sp.), Scutelleridae (2 spp.), Tingidae (1 sp.), and Veliidae (1 sp.). These findings include six new records for the Argentinean fauna: Prytanes foedus (Stål), Saldula pallipes (Fabricius), Camirus brevilinea (Walker), Atopozelus opsimus Elkins, Doldina bicarinata Stål, Rocconota sextuberculata Stål; and 39 new records for Chaco Province.
Systematics and distribution of Lankascincus fallax (Peters, 1860) (Reptilia, Scincidae), an endemic litter-skink from Sri Lanka
Authors: KANISHKA SUNETH , DANUSHKA DINETH , HALLERMANN JAKOB , CAMPBELL PATRICK D. , MATA JOSHUA , AMARASINGHE A.A. THASUN
Published: March 2024

Lankascincus fallax is an endemic, but widespread species of skink distributed throughout Sri Lanka, including all bioclimatic zones (elevations from 0 to 1,200 m a.s.l.). After thoroughly comparing morphology and morphometry between populations in different bioclimatic zones, we recognize it as a single morphospecies. We revise the systematics of Lankascincus fallax based on molecular and morphological data providing a comprehensive re-description of the adult syntype collected from either Ratnapura or Trinkomalee (sic), Sri Lanka. We provide the first-ever constructed phylogeny of Lankascincus representing five species (out of nine) based on GenBank data. In addition, we examined all the type specimens of the two synonymized species, Sphenomorphus rufogulus and Lankascincus deraniyagalae. We also provide a comprehensive discussion on the distribution of L. fallax.
Correlation and Path Analysis for Agronomic and Processing Quality Traits of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) at Holetta, Central Ethiopia
Authors: Seid Ebrahim , Abebe Tesfaye
Published: March 2024

Potato is the third most important food crop in terms of consumption in the world after rice and wheat. It is a nutrient-rich vegetable with just a small amount of fat and contains 16% carbohydrates, 2% proteins, 1% minerals, and 0.6% dietary fiber. The literature on path and correlation analysis and its application as a potato breeding tool is limited in comparison to its significance for processing purpose and the knowledge it adds for upcoming breeding work. The objective of this study was to determine the relation among tuber yield and processing quality traits of potato using correlation and path coefficient analysis. This experiment was conducted at Holetta Agricultural research Centre, Ethiopia during the main crop season of 2017. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications using 24 potato genotypes. Strong positive and significant correlation were found between total tuber yield and marketable tuber yield (r=0.98) at both genotypic and phenotypic levels. Stronger positive correlations were found between dry matter content and starch content (r= 1) and specific gravity (r=1). Path coefficient analysis of tuber yield and its components shows that dry matter content and marketable tuber yield exerted positive highest direct influence on total tuber yield. Specific gravity of tuber had high positive direct effect on dry matter content. So, to increase the performance of these traits for tuber yield and processing quality traits path analysis can be used. As a conclusion, most of the traits had positive correlations and direct effects with total tuber yield and dry matter content at phenotypic and genotypic levels. Therefore, those traits had practical importance in selection of potato genotypes for high total tuber yield and processing purpose.
Investigation of Agricultural Diseases and Pests in the Republic of Kiribati and the Republic of Fiji
Authors: Qinghua Tang , Lilan Lu , Qinglong Wang , Chaoxu Li , Kui Liu , Wenli Wu
Published: March 2024

The Republic of Kiribati (Kiribati) and the Republic of Fiji (Fiji) are two island countries in the Middle and Eastern Pacific Ocean, respectively. Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), banana (Musa spp.), sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.), and breadfruit (Artocarpus incisa (Thunb.) L.) are the primary economic crops. To date, there have been few reports on the status of agricultural diseases and pests in these countries. From June 6 to June 16, 2023, our team investigated agricultural diseases and pests in Kiribati and Fiji. Thirty-six diseases, five pests and one parasitic plant from twenty-eight species of plants were identified in Kiribati. Among the deleterious organisms, coconut gray spot (Pestalotiopsis palmarum (Cooke) Steyaert), banana Cordana leaf spot (Cordana musae (Zimm) Hhon), hala (pandanus) leaf blight (Unidentified pathogen), breadfruit anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.), frangipani rust (Coleosporium plumierae Pat.) and noni anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.) were predominant. A total of twenty-seven diseases and one parasitic plant were identified on twenty-one species of plants in Fiji. Mango bacterial black spot (Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae), banana black leaf streak (Pseudocercospora musae (Zimm.) Deighton), pumpkin virus disease (Unidentified), and frangipani rust (Coleosporium plumierae Pat.) were prevalent. The results of our survey could provide the governments of Kiribati and Fiji with basic data to control the primary agricultural diseases and pests in their countries.
Paddy Weeds as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Health and Illness
Authors: Bello Mohammed Alhaji , Abba Halima Mohammed , Abubakar Yuguda Usman , Mohammed Umar , Said Abba Idris , Waru Hadiza Zumami , Bulus Emmanuel
Published: March 2024

The thirst for search of weeds as sources of herbal medicine is on high peak due to low cost, high expensive cost of modern medicine, poverty invading the population and worst the haphazard side effect of modern medicine on health. Seventy two (72) species of weed were distributed among sixteen (16) families and fifty (50) genera, forty seven native and twenty five exotic species were inventoried (Table 1) Random vegetation surveys were used to conduct the study in 2020. Plants observed were photographed, geo-referenced collected and organized to be herbarium specimen. Plants identification were done using checklist, weed manuals and standard key and later set for by means of Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG) classification system. Component features in the study were; scientific and family names, common English names and Hausa names, native/exotic species and medicinal values, the information on the medicinal values on species part used in herbal medicine were obtained through literature and oral interview with various sources. The study investigates the medicinal values of paddy weeds in Usur. The result is presented in a tabular form showing the parts used, the roots, leaves, stems, flowers, bark and whole plant for curing different diseases and illness such us wound, typhoid, ulcer, pile, syphilis, and cancer etc., the parts are prepared or applied in the body or consumed as food or as a drinks. Weeds such us Ageratum conyzoides (L) cure gonorrhea; Indigofera hirsuta (L) treat epilepsy; Cynodon dactylon removes toxins and Amaranthus spinosus (L) treats kidney diseases. Majority of weeds belongs to the important families their distribution shows Poaceas, Asteraceae, Cyperaceae, Malvaceae, Fabaceae, Amaranthaceae, Lamiaceae and Rubiacea, Cleomaceae, Commelinaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Solanaceae, Araceae, Onagracea, Portulaceae, and Sphenocleaceae respectively.
The Anaphoric Relations in Jita: A Government and Binding Perspective
Authors: Samwel Joseph , Mpobela Lea , Kalokola Nasibu Musa
Published: March 2024

This paper delves into anaphoric relations in Jita, a Bantu language spoken in the Majita area in Mara region, Tanzania. Majita is situated to the southwest of Musoma town and on the southeast bank of Lake Victoria, specifically in the Butata and Makojo villages where the study was conducted. The study drew inspiration from Universal Theory of Government and Binding, focusing on Binding theory. It employed a qualitative research approach and snowball sampling technique to select informants. Data collection methods included sentence questionnaires and grammaticality judgments, and the data were analysed descriptively using a code system and geometry tree. The findings reveal that in Jita, reflexive and reciprocal anaphors are expressed as verbal affixes (-i- and -an-) respectively, and also subject markers such as ni- ‘I’, chi- ‘we’, a- ‘he/she’, mu-/u- ‘you’ and bha- ‘they’ behave like anaphors while pronominal can be realized as both verbal affixes such as chi- ‘us’, m- ‘me’, mu- ‘him/her’ and bha- ‘them’ and personal pronouns such as anye ‘me’, awe ‘you’, amwe ‘you’ in syntactic constructions. The paper also delves into the relationships between the anaphors and their antecedents in syntactic constructions, shedding light on the intricate nature of anaphoric relations in Jita.
Evaluation of the Fertilizing Power of Sludge from Physicochemical Water Purification Stations: Case of the Yato Station, Littoral-Cameroon
Authors: Djougo-Jantcheu Yolande , Ndongo Barthélémy , Njila Roger Ntankouo , Djatsa Kevin Nguedia
Published: March 2024

The Yato physicochemical water purification station is located in the commune of Dibombari in the Littoral-Cameroon region. It is one of the largest drinking water production stations in the Central African sub-region. This work aims to evaluate the agronomic power of the sludge from this drinking water production station. To achieve this objective, mixed samples of sludge from sludge treatment basins (taken according to the technique described in GIDS-A003 point 6 as explained in the Solid and pasty waste sampling strategy of the Code of Good Practice No. 2). and primary settling basins (collected in transparent 1.5L polyethylene terephthalate bottles) were analyzed. Likewise, three soil samples (marsh, Point 1 and Point 2) were taken and then sent to the laboratory where physicochemical analyzes were carried out. The characteristics of the samples that were analyzed are: particle size, texture (sand, silt, clay) and physicochemistry (organic matter, CEC, sum of exchangeable bases, calcium, nitrogen, potassium and magnesium). The results obtained show that the soils exposed to contamination from the sludge of the station have better agronomic properties both on a physical level with a stable structure favorable to plant growth and good aeration unlike the soils far from the station which presented a high risk. degradation; that on the chemical level with an optimal cationic balance, a high reserve of exchangeable bases, a strong CEC but average limitations in assimilable phosphorus and pH unlike the soil far from the station which presented an insufficiency of potassium which did not facilitate a balance cationic, a low CEC but a pH above 5.5 which is the value recommended in agronomy. Biochemically, organic matter is above 2% in all soils, a mineralization rate less than 20 favoring the rapid mineralization of carbon and a release of nitrogen available to the plant. These results obtained allow us to conclude that the sludge from the Yato station can be used in agronomy as an organic fertilizer in order to correct the soil structure, the CEC, the cationic balances and also provide the soil with a good base reserve. However, treating this sludge with lime could regulate the pH of the soil and reduce the mobility of heavy metals in the soil.
Assessment of the Polluting Status of Sludge from a Physicochemical Water Purification Unit and Their Impacts on the Soil: Case of the Yato Station (Littoral-Cameroon)
Authors: Djougo-Jantcheu Yolande , Ndongo Barthélémy , Njila Roger Ntankouo , Djatsa Kevin Nguedia
Published: March 2024

The Yato physicochemical water purification station is located in Dibombari District Council in the Littoral-Cameroon region. It is one of the largest drinking water production stations in the Central African sub-region. This work aims to evaluate, through the quantification of the concentrations of Trace Metal Elements (TMEs), the polluting status of the sludge from this drinking water production station and their impacts on the soil. To achieve this objective, mixed samples of sludge from sludge treatment ponds (taken according to the technique described in GIDS-A003 point 6 as explained in the Solid and pasty waste sampling strategy of Code of Good Practice No. 2) and samples of sludge from primary settling basins (taken in transparent bottles in polyethylene terephthalate of 1.5L) were analysed. Likewise, three soil wells were carried out and soil samples were taken on two levels of alteration then sent to the laboratory where physicochemical and TME analyses were carried out. The characteristics of the samples that were analysed are: particle size, texture (sand, silt, clay), physiochemistry (pH, electrical conductivity, temperature, phosphorus, nitrogen) and TME (chromium, copper, zinc, manganese). The results obtained show that the polluting status of the sludge from the Yato station is proven because their pollution index by heavy metals is greater than 1. The pollution index greater than 1 in the sludge from the treatment basins is due to the strong concentrations of TME originating from the accumulation of waste of all kinds in this location. Overall, TME concentrations in soils decrease for the most part from the surface towards depth. All the TMEs studied (Zn, Mn, Cu, Cr) are present in all horizons. There is multiple contamination of sludge by TMEs because their pollution index is greater than 1 (IP>1). Although the sludge pollution indices are greater than 1, those of the different horizons are much lower than 1. Thus, since the TMEs decrease with depth, the subsurface horizons would be less affected by the pollutants contained in the station sludge. marking a real pollution of the surface layers.
Cervical Vertebrae Internal Fixation Revision in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Case Report
Authors: Wu Jianxiong , Xiao Yongchun , Lin Hongsheng , Ji Zhisheng , Zhang Guowei
Published: March 2024

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic progressive inflammatory disease that affects the sacroiliac joints and surrounding joints. It is a seronegative spondyloarthritis that invades connective tissue. Managing cervical spine fractures in patients with AS is particularly challenging due to the severity of the deformity and the instability of the fracture. Cervical spine fracture combined with spinal cord injury is the leading cause of death and is strongly correlated with in-hospital mortality in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. There have been limited reports on the revision of cervical spine fractures after internal fixation in patients with AS. The case report is about a patient who is a 34-year-old man who underwent emergency surgery at a local hospital for a cervical spine fracture resulting from a car accident. A postoperative review revealed that the anterior internal fixation was detached, leading to a revision surgery being performed according to the patient's actual condition. Unfortunately, the internal fixation became dislodged fol-lowing the initial surgery, exacerbating the patient's condi-tion and leading to the development of pneumonia. In order to prevent the need for revision surgery, it is crucial to carefully evaluate and determine the most suitable surgical approach for patients with cervical spine fractures and spinal cord injury before proceeding with the initial surgery.
Experimental Investigation of the Suitability of Afzelia africana and Colocasian esculenta as Alternative to Hydroxyethyl cellulose in Enhanced Oil Recovery
Authors: Ekene Daraojiaku Augustine , Nkechi Nwachukwu Angela , Uchechukwu Okereke Ndubuisi , Kelechi Ihekoronye Kingsley , Nnaemeka Uwaezuoke
Published: March 2024

Polymer flooding is a chemical enhanced oil recovery where polymer is injected into the reservoir to recover oil that remained in the reservoir after the primary and secondary recovery mechanisms, improves oil recovery by reducing the water mobility ratio and increases the viscosity of the displacing fluids for sweep displacement efficiency of the reservoir. Synthetic polymers are widely used chemical enhanced oil recovery. However, there is a big concern about the high cost of these polymers which can result to high cost of oil production and environmental concerns due to the toxic nature of these polymers. Hence, there is need to source for local polymers that can be environmentally friendly, less expensive and can serve as a mobility control agent in enhanced oil recovery. In this study, experimental analysis was carried out to improve hydrocarbon productivity using local polymers such as Afzelia Africana, Colocasian esculenta and compared with synthetic polymer Hydroxyethyl cellulose. Characterization (FTIR and SEM) of these polymers were carried out to determine the functional groups and the morphology. Rheological behavior of these polymers was investigated. Core-flooding experiment was conducted on the local polymers and the synthetic polymer to examine the potential of these polymers in enhanced oil recovery. The results of the study showed that the samples contained hydroxyl group (OH), carboxyl group (COOH), and amine (NH3) based on the functional groups. The scanning electron microscopy test showed that the samples are mesoporous and crystalline in nature. The rheology test results showed that the samples exhibit shear thinning behavior and a non-Newtonian fluid. The core-flooding experiment showed that Afzelia Africana had oil recovery of 8.4%, 14.4% and 17.6%. More so, Colocasian esculenta had oil recovery of 6.8%, 14.0% and 17.2% while the synthetic polymer had oil recovery of 9.6%, 14.8% and 19.2% for different polymer concentrations of 0.2wt%, 0.3wt% and 0.4wt% respectively. The results from this study showed that the local polymers compared favorably with the synthetic polymer in enhanced oil recovery.
Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR) on Some Stages of Clarias gariespinus (Catfish) Growth
Authors: Ichaver Alexander , Tyovenda Alexander Aondongu , Tikyaa Emmanuel Verzua , Sombo Terver
Published: March 2024

UVR is a stressor that affect ecological and social systems. It has been noted that UVR presents numerous difficulties for aquatic and human worldwide. It's critical to understand how UVR affects Clarias gariespinus in order to promote healthy fish growth. This study determined how UVR affected catfish. 172 catfish samples were divided into four groups: UV-A, UV-B, UV-C, and controls. The control group was not exposed, whereas the other groups were exposed to UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C, respectively. The exposure period was 131 days, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. The result on color change shows that UV-C causes a change in color from dark to pink at the fingerling stage and UV-A causes a change in color from dark to slightly pink at the jumbo size, while no color change was observed in other samples. The result on growth rate indicates that the UV-B sample grew faster throughout the period of study, with the highest growth rates of 18.4, 16.2, 14.1, and 8.6 cm for the UV-B, UV-C, control, and UV-A samples, respectively. The result on the mortality rate of the samples shows that the control sample recorded the highest death rate (23) at the fingerling stage, followed by the UV-A (22), UV-C (19), and UV-B (12) samples. The result depicts that UV-B is capable of a rapid increase in the weight, growth, and life span of catfish; hence, exposure of catfish to UV-B can be adopted by fish farmers to improve the healthy fish growth of their farm.
Phytochemicals and Selected Elemental Analysis of Dioscorea bulbifera Bulbils: An Uncommon Yam in Nigeria
Authors: Bennett Victoria , Amos-Tautua Bamidele , Ayawei Nimibofa
Published: March 2024

The objective of the study was to investigate the biochemical content of Dioscorea bulbifera bulbils, commonly known as Arial yam, collected from Agbura, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Proximate analysis showed 26% moisture content, which is moderate and slightly higher than amount reported in the literature. Ash content was 15.41%, indicating a moderately high mineral content compared to previous reports. The bulbils contained 2.6% protein, 24% carbohydrates, 0.12% fat, and 31.87% fiber respectively. The carbohydrate content suggests that the bubils can be a good source of energy, and the high fiber content is beneficial for digestive health and weight management. Mineral analysis showed 105.48 mg/l Potassium (K), 1.30 mg/l Iron (Fe), 108.11 mg/l Sodium (Na), 11.00 mg/l Copper (Cu), 0.01 mg/l Magnesium (Mg), 0.327 mg/l Zinc (Zn) and 0.02 mg/l Phosphorus. GC-MS spectrum of hexane extract of the bulbils showed 48 different peaks, indicating the presence of 48 bioactive compounds. Some of these bioactive compounds, such as Prenol and 2H-Pyran, 2-(3-butynyloxy)tetrahydro, exhibit antimicrobial properties. This research also revealed that D. bulbifera bubils contain toxic compounds, such as 2-Propenoic acid, 2-propenyl ester, Benzene, 2,4-Hexadiyne, and Toluene. These compounds can be hazardous to the environment and human health, causing irritation, respiratory issues, and other health concerns. Hence, it is crucial not to underestimate the potential toxicity of D. bulbifera bubils. It is imperative to exercise caution and engage in thorough deliberation before considering their use.
Contamination-Focussed Vignettes as an Analogue of Infectious Pandemics: An Experimental Validation using the State Disgust and Anxiety Responses in OCD
Authors: Harkin Ben , Davies Lucy E. , Yates Alan
Published: March 2024

Despite infectious pandemics proving particularly detrimental to those with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the investigation of analogous experimental paradigms is lacking. To address this gap, we conducted two studies employing vignettes that depicted contamination-related situations commonly experienced during a pandemic (e.g., Coughing into hands and failing to use hand sanitizer). We manipulated the salience of these vignettes across three levels: high contamination, low contamination, and a neutral control condition. Our examination of state anxiety and disgust responses in all participants revealed the successful manipulation of the vignettes’ impact. Specifically, individuals with more severe OCD symptoms reported significantly higher levels of state disgust and anxiety for both high and low contamination vignettes, in contrast to the group with lower symptom severity. No significant differences were observed in the neutral vignette condition between the high- and low-scoring groups. Interestingly, for those with higher OCD symptoms, high salience contamination-focused vignettes resulted in similarly elevated state disgust and anxiety, regardless of whether the vignettes were situated in public (Study 1) or domestic (Study 2) settings. This suggests that the heightened sensitivity to contamination-related scenarios observed in individuals with OCD symptoms in the present study is not confined to a specific context. These findings support the use of contamination-focused vignettes as analogues for studying infectious pandemics and provide valuable insights into OCD models, interventions, and future research.
Kenosis or sovereignty? Christ Jesus and the disclosure of the divine mind
Authors: Mitchell Roger Haydon
Published: March 2024

This article is the fruit of engagement with Bruce McCormack’s comprehensive The Humility of the Eternal Son: reformed kenoticism and the repair of Chalcedon (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and with Christoph Schwӧbel’s essay ‘The generosity of the Triune God and the humility of the Son’ in Paul Nimmo and Keith Johnson’s Kenosis: the self-emptying of Christ in Scripture and theology (Eerdmans, 2022), a collection of contemporary essays dedicated to McCormack. Drawing on research set out in Church, Gospel and Empire: how the politics of sovereignty impregnated the West (Wipf & Stock, 2011), it investigates the difficulty that theologians have with arguing directly from Jesus’ kenotic life to God’s. The article begins by considering McCormack’s attempt to resolve the inherent contradictions necessary for the repair of Chalcedon. Recognizing that the statements about the Incarnation found in Philippians 2.5–11 from which the word ‘kenosis’ derives are the earliest we have, the article investigates his treatment of these and the difficulties that arise. It suggests an underlying problem that is itself ongoing evidence of the assumption by theologians that God is a hierarchical sovereign power. McCormack’s extraordinary answer to the question of whether there is a kenosis of the Father and the Holy Spirit with an emphatic ‘No’ is cited as evidence of this. Finally, Schwӧbel’s suggestions for a conversation with McCormack in his essay are considered as a means to a sympathetic way forward.
Qualitative Message Development to Motivate Quitting Smoking in Older Adults: Dementia May Motivate Quitting
Authors: Johnson Adrienne L. , Doyle Sara , Gleason Carey E. , Cook Jessica , Mahoney Jane , Piper Megan E.
Published: March 2024

Compared to younger adults, older adults who smoke cigarettes are half as likely to make a quit attempt, but more likely to maintain abstinence using evidence-based smoking treatments (EBSTs), illustrating the need for motivational messages to promote cessation through EBSTs. It is unclear whether messaging regarding the association between smoking and dementia might motivate older adults to quit. We conducted 90-min semi-structured qualitative interviews and surveys via telephone with 24 U.S. older adults who smoke (ages 50-75) with no cognitive impairment history. Rapid content analysis revealed the most reported health-related concern of aging was dementia/cognitive loss/loss of functioning. However, most participants were unaware of the association between cognitive decline and smoking. Participants had seen previous smoking cessation advertisements, but most did not feel motivated to quit by them. The majority found a message about smoking raising dementia risk and quitting decreasing that risk to be motivational for cessation. Exact message content preference varied, but 2 broad categories arose: hope- and fear-based messages. Most participants stated willingness to use some cessation pharmacotherapy and half were willing to use cessation counseling. Participants preferred messages to come from older adults who were successful quitters. To our knowledge, this was the first study to explore potential motivational messages targeting older adult smokers, including the potential acceptability of a dementia-related message in this context. This work supports patient desire for targeted motivational messages for older adult smokers. Messages highlighting the link between smoking and dementia are perceived to be motivational for this group; future work should compare a hope- to fear-based messages.
Telepsychiatry in Australia: A Scoping Review
Authors: Woon Luke Sy-Cherng , Maguire Paul A. , Reay Rebecca E. , Looi Jeffrey C.L.
Published: March 2024

Telepsychiatry formed part of the Australian mental health response to COVID-19, but relevant reviews pre- and post-pandemic are sparse. This scoping review aimed to map the literature on telepsychiatry in Australia and identify key research priorities. We searched databases (Medline, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection, Proquest databases, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) and reference lists from January 1990 to December 2022. Keywords included telepsychiatry, videoconferencing, telephone consultation, psychiatry, mental health, and Australia. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full texts. We identified 96 publications, one-third of which appeared since 2020. Extracted data included article types, service types, usage levels, outcome measures, perceptions, and research gaps. Most publications were quantitative studies (n = 43) and narrative reports of services (n = 17). Seventy-six papers reported mostly publicly established services. Videoconferencing alone was the most common mode of telepsychiatry. There was increased use over time, with the emergence of metropolitan telepsychiatry during the pandemic. Few papers used validated outcome measures (n = 5) or conducted economic evaluations (n = 4). Content analysis of the papers identified perceptions of patient (and caregiver) benefits, clinical care, service sustainability, and technology capability/capacity. Benefits such as convenience and cost-saving, clinical care issues, and implementation challenges were mentioned. Research gaps in patient perspectives, outcomes, clinical practice, health economics, usage patterns, and technological issues were identified. There is consistent interest in, and growth of, telepsychiatry in Australia. The identified perception themes might serve as a framework for future research on user perspectives and service integration. Other research areas include usage trends, outcome measures, and economic evaluation.
Late-Soviet Collective Housing: Self-Help Construction and Self-Management in Youth Residential Complex Housing Movement
Authors: Erofeev Nikolay
Published: March 2024

In the Soviet era, a long-lasting idea of collective housing was implemented in various forms, most notably, constructivist “house-communes” (doma-kommuny) of the 1920s. This article considers less-known realization of collective housing in late-Soviet Russia, by focusing on the project of “Youth Residential Complex” (MZhK). Starting in 1968, this project was declared as an experiment, in which residents had to participate in the process of design, organization, and management of their housing complexes. Future residents also had to work on the construction site for several years, building housing with their labor and earning, in such a way, the right to live in it. Based on this case, this article re-emphasizes the agency of residents’ collectives and grassroot organization as an essential but neglected part of late-Soviet urban development. In contrast to the common narrative of the top-down provision of apartments by the state, it demonstrates that bottom-up collective practices were behind a major housing project, with ample consequences for both people concerned and urban development. While the history of self-help housing construction is firmly embedded within the context of crises and austerity, in the Soviet context, participation in self-help project was regarded as a privilege, leading to a single-family apartment ownership and exclusive urban services, otherwise unavailable in residential districts.
Are Luke’s Community Summaries in Acts 2 and 4 a Cultural Appeal?
Authors: Wendel Jason S.
Published: March 2024

Scholars have long suggested that Luke employs idealized, philosophical language to describe the life of the Christ-believing community in Acts 2.44–47 and 4.32–35 for the purpose of garnering social capital for the movement. In defense of this case, many scholars point to the similar cultural appeal evident in descriptions of the communal life of the Essenes in the works of Josephus and Philo. Against this consensus, I argue that the communal summaries of Acts 2 and 4, unlike the comparable accounts in Josephus and Philo, do not share enough distinctive language or themes with any of the various philosophical traditions to merit the claim that Luke alludes to them. Undue attention to these unlikely parallels distracts from the way Luke’s allusion to LXX Deuteronomy, which stands on firmer ground, rhetorically portrays the early Christian community as fulfilling the ideals set down in the Law of Moses—a credible legitimizing technique within an intra-Jewish apologetic context.
Exploring the Health Behaviors of Young Adults Who Are Blind in South Korea
Authors: Choi Soyoung , Lim Arum , Lee Hyangkyu
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Compared to sighted people, not only do people who are blind have multiple comorbidities and exhibit early mortality, but they also display high-risk health behaviors. To prevent problematic health behaviors affecting health-related quality of life and well-being, understanding the shared patterns of health behaviors among individuals with visual impairments, including blindness, is essential. Methods: This qualitative study explored the hidden constructs and patterns of health behaviors among employed young adults who are blind using a multiple case study analysis. Eight participants with self-reported total blindness were recruited via convenience sampling and recruitment postings. Results: The mean age was 27.43 ± 6.32 years with a range of 20–39 years. Seven males and one female completed the one-on-one telephone interviews. The study discovered eight patterns of health behaviors of young adults who are blind: (a) leading a sedentary lifestyle with physical inactivity, (b) eating irregularly and not cooking, (c) avoiding uncertainty and illness, (d) facing disability stigma in health care services, (e) seeking online information related to medical care, (f) sharing health-related information within the blind community, (g) receiving unreadable formats of health-related information, and (h) aiming for independence and autonomy in self-care. The following categorized health behavior constructs were extracted: perceived health problems, experiential attitude toward health care systems, health beliefs, perceived facilitators, and barriers. Discussion: The findings indicate that young adults who are blind prefer independent health-related activities. The identified problematic health behaviors were correlated to inaccessible healthcare resources. Implications for Practitioners: More accessible health resources enhancing the independence of young adults who are blind are needed to promote their health behaviors. For instance, more accessible fitness facilities and personalized exercise programs in workplaces and communities can motivate the physical activity of young adults who are blind.
One-step multi-view clustering via deep-level semantics exploiting
Authors: Peng Jiawei , Mi Yong , Ren Zhenwen , Kang Yu
Published: March 2024

Multi-view clustering (MVC) has gained promising performance improvement compared with traditional signal-view clustering due to the complementary information of multiple views. However, existing MVC methods exploit clustering structure by utilising signal-layer mapping, such that they cannot exploit the underlying deep-level semantic information in complex and interleaved multi-view data. Moreover, existing methods usually conduct multi-view fusion and clustering separately, which results in unpromising performance. To address the above problems, one-step MVC via deep-level semantics exploiting (DLSE) is proposed to exploit deep-level semantic information and learn the indicator matrix using a one-step manner. To be specific, a novel deep matrix factorisation (DMF) paradigm is designed to exploit the hierarchical semantics via a layer-wise scheme, so that samples from the same clusters are forced to be closer in the low-dimensional space layer by layer. Furthermore, to make the learned representation preserve the local geometric structure of data, DLSE introduces a local preservation regularisation to guide DMF. Meanwhile, by employing spectral rotating fusion, the cluster indicator can be obtained directly. Extensive experiments demonstrate the superiority of DLSE in contrast with some state-of-the-art methods.
Imagined Interactions With the Boss: Upward Dissent and Defensive Silence in Organizations
Authors: Bisel Ryan S. , Greer Rebecca J. , Beaty R. Ryan , Okpaireh Egbe
Published: March 2024

Imagined interactions (IIs) are conversational daydreams communicators can use to envision how interactions might unfold prospectively or how they might have unfolded differently in retrospect. In this study, imagined interactions with the boss (IIB) were investigated alongside employees’ upward dissent and silence. Analyses of survey responses from U.S. working adults ( N = 322) revealed that three functions (rehearsal, relationship management, and compensation) and three characteristics (frequency, proactivity, and specificity) of IIB were associated with various upward dissent or defensive silence strategies. The general pattern of findings indicated that when employees reported rehearsal or relationship management IIB, they tended to select communicatively-competent dissent strategies (e.g., prosocial dissent). The study is the first of its kind to associate IIB with upward dissent selection. Implications for theory and practice conclude the paper.
Power, Possibility, and Personal Agency: What Should Ethics Know of Sin?
Authors: Tranter Samuel
Published: March 2024

One striking feature of apocalyptic readings of Paul—and the Protestant dogmatics that follows after such a Paulinism—is the ‘widescreen’ portrayal of Sin as Power. This account stresses the ‘three-agent drama’ of salvation and the bondage of human persons to anti-God forces. It resists moralising interpretations of human sins in favour of a starker moral cosmology. In this way, it seems to leave ‘ethics’ and ‘freedom’ in suspension. Contrast the approach of the moral theologian Oliver O’Donovan. Here, sin is a case study in the difference of perspectives between dogmatics and ethics. Dogmatics, ‘making sin exceedingly sinful, quickly resorts to apocalyptic largeness of scale’. Ethics is concerned instead with ‘possible’ sins. It describes sin in phenomenological rather than ultimate terms—something to be avoided in the next moment of free agency. This article distils the theological commitments each intends to secure, observes what each risks, and seeks to determine what is at stake. It draws them together in a synthetic moral ontology, but also looks further, to an integrative account that can inform moral discernment. To this end, the final section observes how subsequent work in Pauline studies converges with discussions about structural sin in Catholic social thought.
Performance analysis of genetically optimized 1D-convolutional neural network architecture for rotor system fault detection and diagnosis
Authors: Rajagopalan Sudhar , Singh Jaskaran , Purohit Ashish
Published: March 2024

Rotor mass imbalance is a critical problem in industries, which can lead to a breakdown or a catastrophic failure if unattended. Hence, Industry 4.0 uses deep learning approaches like convolutional neural network (CNN) for rotor fault detection and diagnosis of Industrial machines and turbomachinery where multifunctional structures are used. In machinery fault diagnosis, manual tuning of CNN hyperparameters is widely used, which is a tedious, time-consuming, and challenging task to achieve effective feature extraction. Additionally, overfitting of CNN during its training is an obstacle to achieving higher prediction accuracy. Hence, to address these issues, this research focuses on multi-class mass imbalance fault diagnosis using genetically optimized deep learning architecture of 1D-CNN to achieve higher diagnosis capability. The performance of the proposed methodology is evaluated through various case studies using experimental data from the in-house developed test rig. The test results are compared against various 1D-CNN architectures in which the hyperparameters and effective dropout layer positioning are genetically optimized. Also, the performance is benchmarked against standard machine learning algorithms. The results show that genetic algorithm (GA)-optimized 1D-CNN with dropout achieves highest fault prediction accuracy of 97.47% with reduced depth of CNN (with three convolution layers) compared to 84.16% of manually tunned CNN architecture (with seven convolutional layers) and outperformed standard machine learning algorithms. Best drop positioning (end of feature extraction part) reduced the learnable parameters to 95.9% with the highest prediction accuracy of 97.47% compared to adding dropout at all the CNN layers. The proposed GA-optimized 1D-CNN with effective dropout positioning eliminates human intervention and reduces the depth of CNN architecture; this, in turn, reduces computational load and time by reducing learnable parameters of CNN (network weights) with the highest prediction accuracy. Hence, the proposed approach shows promise in enhancing the performance and contributing to the advancement of 1D-CNN for rotor system fault detection and diagnosis.
Experimental investigation and optimization of process parameters on digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing process based on Taguchi-grey relational analysis
Authors: Prabhakaran R , Pitchipoo P , Rajakarunakaran S , Venkatesh R
Published: March 2024

Additive manufacturing technology, specifically Digital Light Processing (DLP), offers a unique approach to fabricating intricate objects without the need for traditional molds or machining. The technique described entails the incremental construction of layers through the curing process polymer, facilitated by a projection light source. Digital Light Processing 3D printing is particularly suited for creating complex structures with small cross-sections, requiring high surface polish and durability. In this study, DLP-printed test coupons were produced using an Ultraviolet-sensitive resin, and the investigation focused on examining the impact of surface quality and toughness, adhering to guidelines outlined by the ASTM specifications. To optimize the DLP printing process, Taguchi and Grey relational optimization techniques were employed to find the best values for multiple factors. The parameters considered in this study were speed, layer thickness, orientation, and pattern type. By employing these techniques, the optimal parameters were identified as follows: The printing process is conducted at a speed of 3 mm per second, with each layer being 0.05 mm thick and the orientation of the printed object is set at 90 degrees, and the pattern employed is of the square type. Experimental results revealed that utilizing these parameters yielded a surface roughness of 2.58 µm and an impact strength of 9.1J. The results showed that the Grey relational grade improved from 0.6244 to 0.7974, with a deviation of 0.173 and 27.71%, indicating a significant enhancement in the optimization process. Additionally, contour plots depicting the relationships between speed and orientation, speed and layer thickness, and orientation and layer thickness were generated for surface roughness, impact strength, and the Grey relational grade. This research offers valuable insights into optimizing DLP 3D printing processes to achieve enhanced surface quality, toughness, and material efficiency while reducing costs and production time.
Zero Waste household practices in informal settlements: an opportunity to improve the living conditions of the urban poor and address global challenges
Authors: Muñoz Chavez Anyi Milena , Cárdenas Cleves Lina Marcela , Marmolejo Rebellón Luis Fernando
Published: March 2024

Zero Waste household practices adopted in informal settlements have facilitated the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and contributed to income generation, food security and the strengthening of the social fabric. In four informal settlements in Santiago de Cali (Colombia), these practices were identified through participatory methodologies, and statistical tests of association between variables were used to determine possible causes of their implementation. These practices were found to be associated with characteristics of the residents including their connection to the cultural traditions of their places of origin, their resilience and solidarity, the satisfaction of their basic needs and their search for a healthy environment. This paper discusses these practices, the elements that drive them and their main benefits, highlighting the need for public policies to recognize their contributions in addressing global challenges and for future research to quantify their contributions.