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Application GIS and remote sensing in building a map of ecosystem services: A case study in the Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Huong Dao Thi Viet , Tien Nguyen Thi Cam 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This study demonstrates the application of GIS, combined with remote sensing data, to assess the economic value of ecosystem services (ESV) in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The study area encompasses various ecosystems, including urban areas, grass, rivers/lakes, wetlands, cropland, and green spaces. The assessment involved analysing land cover changes from 1975 to the present using Landsat satellite imagery. The results revealed significant shifts in land cover, with urban areas expanding while vegetation cover and bare land decreased. The total ESV of Thu Duc City in 2024 was estimated to be over 388,000 thousand USD, with fish pond (wetlands) contributing the highest value around 187,000 thousand USD. This study underscores the importance of integrating GIS and remote sensing in ecosystem service valuation and provides valuable insights for urban planning and sustainable development in Thu Duc City.
An image processing-based method for determining the geometry transmission ratio of a continuously variable transmission gearbox
Authors: Tran Dang Long , Nhut Do Tri 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Nowadays, many applications based on image processing methods are deployed to bring convenience to use due to its outstanding superior features. This paper proposes an image processing-based method for determining the geometry transmission ratio of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) gearbox made up of a push-belt and two pulleys with synchronized width adjustments. The proposed method is demonstrated by many experiments on a real system consisting of 1 Logitech C992 Pro Webcam camera and 1 CVT gearbox. The experiments were conducted on more than 100 images. The experimental results show that the method’s error is between 6% and 8%, and the average processing time of 1 image is 0.07 seconds. This error depends on whether the camera position is parallel to the CVT gearbox’s cross-sectional plane or not. Furthermore, the reliability of the method is evaluated by the RMSE method up to 99%.
Solution of using battery energy storage systems for power transmission congestion of Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan power grid
Authors: Nguyen Nhat Nam , Hoang Hai , Quang Vu Duc , Truong Canh Toan , Thai Xuan Tra , Tu Vu Phan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Currently, in order to reduce CO2 emissions to combat climate change as committed at the COP 26-27-28 conferences, many countries around the world, including Vietnam, are strongly transitioning from traditional energies to renewable ones. The development of renewable energy (RE) sources such as wind and solar power contributes not only to supplement and diversify the electricity sources but also to enhance the national energy supply security. However, the rapid and concentrated development of RE sources in some areas causes many disadvantages in the operation of Vietnam power system. Especially, this overdevelopment puts more pressures on the weak interconnected transmission infrastructure of the system. As a result, many RE power plants are forced to reduce their outputs, and hence they cannot feed the full capacity into the power grid. Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan is a particularly notable area where the local electricity demand is very low while many RE sources have been putting into operation in recent years. As the power system in this region is expected to develop with a high proportion of RE in the future, the negative impact of RE on the transmission is inevitable. To handle this unexpected situation, this paper focuses on studying the impact of RE on the power system in Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan region by 2025. In this research, the power flow analysis over the time is carried on to identify the overloading locations on the power grid. The solution of using battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Ninh Thuan - Binh Thuan power system is then validated on the analysis platform of ETAP 22.5. The obtained results show that the use of BESSs with reasonable powers, capacities and locations can ensure the stable, safe and reliable operation of the power grid.
Application of holographic laser scanning to determine the electron concentration in the plasma forming the apokamp
Authors: Kozhevnikova Anastasiia , Alexeenko Igor , Tarasenko V F , Schitz Dmitry 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Streamer discharges that do not transition to a spark channel are now widely investigated. One of the varieties of such discharges is the apokamp discharge, in which streamers start from a diffuse spark channel having a curved shape at high repetition rate of voltage pulses. In this work, to estimate the electron concentration in the plasma forming the apokamp, a digital holographic laser scanning method is applied for the first time. The method is based on the comparison of the phases of two optical wavefronts, registered at different time moments in the form of digital holograms. The result of the phase comparison between the wavefronts is presented in the form of a numerically calculated map of the phase difference of the reconstructed wavefronts. Gas-discharge plasma is a phase (transparent) object, and the interference fringes are formed as a result of the change in the refractive index introduced by the plasma with respect to the original unperturbed medium. The obtained value of the refractive index allowed estimating the concentration of electrons in the spark channel plasma. It is shown that at the growth of the voltage pulse repetition rate from 5 to 50 kHz the concentration of electrons in the plasma forming the apokamp decreases by estimate 4 times.
Suppression of ferromagnetic correlations in hole-doped SrCo2As2
Authors: Morena Mahlogonolo , Van Der Spuy Arthur , Liu Yong , Warmbier Robert , Pandey Abhishek 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We report the growth of high-quality single crystals of hole-doped composition Sr0.95K0.05Co2As2 and present an investigation of its structural, electronic, thermal, and magnetic properties. Our results show that hole doping leads to a substantial suppression of ferromagnetic (FM) correlations present in SrCo2As2 leading to nearly isotropic magnetic susceptibilities χ
ab,c(T) of Sr0.95K0.05Co2As2. The presence of FM ﬂuctuations is considered one of the detrimental reasons why SrCo2As2 does not achieve a superconducting ground state despite having a precursor for it in the form of stripe-like antiferromagnetic ﬂuctuations. The suppression of FM ﬂuctuations leads to qualitative similarities between the properties of hole-doped SrCo2As2 and the end member of superconducting 122 iron-arsenide family KFe2As2. Our results also infer the presence of strongly correlated electronic states in Sr0.95K0.05Co2As2. Further, they show that the electronic structure of SrCo2As2 as well as this hole-doped composition is exceptionally unstable in the vicinity of Fermi level E
F for small alterations in the structural parameters and sensitively depends upon the details of simulation.&#xD;
Rubyene: A promising platform for quantum technologies and optical nanosensing
Authors: Mukhamedshin Anton , Razali Wan Aizuddin W. , Yang Xiaohong , Demina Polina , Khaydukov Kirill V , Semchishen Vladimir A. , Khaydukov Evgeny Valerievich , Dawes Judith , Willson Richard C. , Zvyagin Andrei Vasilyevich , Plakhotnik Taras 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
In this paper, we have investigated the optical properties of a newly synthesized material consisting of a few-nm-thin flakes of ruby Al2O3:Cr3+, referred to as rubyene. Both theoretical and experimental approaches focus on the photoluminescence of Cr3+, particularly exploring the effects of the refractive index of the surrounding medium on the radiative and nonradiative lifetimes of the chromium ions, and the consequences of the diverse shapes of the thin rubyene flakes. Notably, we demonstrate how such susceptibility to the refractive index allows for insight into the orientation of the crystallographic axes relative to the surface of the flakes. Although the effect of the environment on the nonradiative relaxation rates in the photo-excited Cr3+ ions is an order of magnitude smaller than its effect on the radiative rates, the achieved sensitivity of our measurements was sufficient to observe both. The presented theoretical analysis of nonradiative transitions has broader implications for Förster-type energy transfer, especially in scenarios where the refractive index of the medium is non-uniform. Our results demonstrate good agreement between the theory and the experiment and establish the potential of rubyene in optical nanosensing applications, highlighting its sensitivity to environmental refractive index changes. &#xD;
Patagonian Toothfish-Inspired Aluminum Coordination Hydrogel Sensors for Real-time Rainfall Monitoring
Authors: Guan Xiaoyu , Zhu Yanxia , Luo Jianxun , Wang Xuechuan , Gong Hao , Abosheasha Mohammed A. , Zhang Bingyuan , Zheng Sai , Li Dongping , Han Qingxin , Ueda Motoki , Ito Yoshihiro 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Compared with traditional rain gauges and weather radars, hydrogel flexible electronic sensor capable of responding directly to rainfall events with promptness and authenticity shows great prospects in real-time rainfall monitoring. Aluminum coordination hydrogel (Al-HG), one of the most qualified sensors suitable for rainfall monitoring, however, is currently impeded from widespread application by its weak mechanical properties due to the low binding strength between Al3+ and functional ligands. Herein, inspired by the antifreeze proteins (AFPs) that protect those Patagonian toothfishes by strongly binding to ice crystals at freezing temperatures, a low temperature-induced strategy promoting more and stronger ligand carboxyls firm combination with Al3+ thus the formation of high-coordinated structure is introduced to deal with this challenge. Expectedly, the whole mechanical performance of the product Al-HGF1/F2 obtained by the low temperature-induced strategy is improved. For example, the tensile fracture toughness and the maximum compressive stress of Al-HGF1/F2 are 1.66 MJ/m3 and 12.01 MPa, approximately twice those of the sample Al-HGF3/F0 obtained by traditional soaking method (0.86 MJ/m3 and 7.38 MPa, respectively). Coupled with its good biocompatibility, ionic conductivity, and sensing ability, Al-HGF1/F2 demonstrates promising application for real-time rainfall monitoring in discrepant rainfall intensities, different zones, and even under extreme environments. This work aims to offer a stride toward mechanically robust aluminum coordination hydrogel sensors for real-time rainfall monitoring as well as provide insights into flood prevention and disaster mitigation.
Impact of Valves on Reading Errors in Domestic Ultrasonic Water Meters
Authors: ALBAINA LOPEZ DE ARMENTIA IÑIGO , Bidaguren I. , Ereño Izquierdo Urko , Esteban Gustavo 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The effectiveness and sustainability of water utilities depend on minimizing water losses, with apparent losses due to metering inaccuracies having the greatest impact on revenue, billing accuracy, utility management, and resource planning. Ball valves are commonly used upstream and downstream of water meters, and in modern buildings, water meter rooms house meters arranged in a battery arrangement. Each meter is equipped with an upstream valve to shut off mains water and a downstream valve to prevent draining during replacement. Consumers often partially close the upstream valve to conserve water, particularly in areas with sufficient pressure. This study examines the effects of valve positioning and closure percentage on the behaviour of ultrasonic water meters, which are increasingly popular in the domestic market. Analysing meter behaviour under different closure percentages reveals that a 75% valve closure stops water volume registration, resulting in significant errors. These findings underscore the importance of carefully considering valve positioning and closure percentage to ensure accurate measurements, precise billing, revenue generation, resource optimization, and customer satisfaction.
Cholent and the ‘False Divinity’ of Greece
Authors: Leonard Miriam 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This chapter discusses to what extent Arendt’s Hellenism was conditioned by her Jewishness and argues both that Arendt’s Hellenism was profoundly marked by the experience of the Shoah and that her sense of Jewish identity drew on a longer history of Hellenized Jews. Leonard analyses a famous passage in The Origins of Totalitarianism in which Arendt discusses the situation of refugees after the Second World War. Considering the importance of the ‘right to have rights’, Arendt reveals the emptiness of the concept of human rights for the stateless. The chapter analyses Arendt’s Jewish readings of Hellenism in her essay ‘The Jew as Pariah’ through her discussion of Aristotle’s view of slavery and Heinrich Heine’s Hebrew Melodies.
Knowledge, Power, and Control in Modern Jewish Folktales of Alexander the Great
Authors: Sebba-Elran Tsafi 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This chapter offers a comparative study of modern Jewish folk tales about Alexander the Great, aiming to explain their reception and popularity in two different corpora: the various anthologies that gathered Jewish narrative traditions at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; and the materials collected by the Israel Folktale Archives (IFA), established in 1955 to document oral folk narratives passed down by recent immigrants as well as resident Israelis from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The main questions of this chapter are: Who did Alexander the Great represent for Jewish audiences and how was he depicted? What are the popular perceptions that these stories embody, particularly their attitudes towards the origins of power, knowledge, territory, and gender? The chapter attempts to explain the significant differences between these two distinct repositories.
Intellectual Patience
Authors: Dolin Josh , Baehr Jason 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This chapter analyzes intellectual patience as a character trait. It looks at the contexts that call for patience and at what patience demands in those contexts. Together these constitute the account of patience, though the focus is on patience in the life of the mind. The chapter also considers how patience and perseverance differ, which offers a better understanding of the former and sheds light on how character traits can cooperate. It then considers how to become virtuously patient. The chapter concludes by reflecting on some remarks made by the poet Rilke.
A new indicator for the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Capturing non-monetary benefit data from access and benefit-sharing agreements
Authors: Nunez-Vega Genuar , Reimer Lorenz Christian , Overmann Jörg , Scholz Amber Hartman 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The 2022 Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) moves international efforts to conserve biodiversity into a quantitative era. Fair and equitable benefit-sharing is one of the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which means that to achieve the KMGBF, its parties will need to begin quantifying the benefits received from access and benefit-sharing (ABS). This mandate represents a big challenge as countries will need to begin to measure both monetary and non-monetary benefits from ABS agreements. Non-monetary benefits, in particular, can be more difficult to measure than monetary benefits, resulting in lower scientific understanding and integration of scientific results into national policy choices. In the present article, we propose a new methodology to deliver data to the KMGBF on non-monetary benefit-sharing indicators using scientific publications that cite ABS permits and put forth recommendations for improving the visibility of non-monetary benefits.
Theta and alpha connectivity in children with autism spectrum disorder
Authors: Barnes Samuel J K , Thomas Megan , McClintock Peter V E , Stefanovska Aneta 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Spontaneous electroencephalography (EEG) measurements have demonstrated putative variations in the neural connectivity of subjects with autism spectrum disorder, as compared to neurotypical individuals. However, the exact nature of these connectivity differences has remained unknown, a question that we now address. Resting-state, eyes-open EEG data were recorded over twenty-minutes from a cohort of 13 males aged 3-5 years with autism spectrum disorder, and nine neurotypical individuals as a control group. We use time-localised, phase-based methods of data analysis, including wavelet phase coherence and dynamical Bayesian inference. Several 3-minute signal segments were analysed to evaluate the reproducibility of the proposed measures. In the autism spectrum disorder cohort, we demonstrate a significant (p &lt; 0.05) reduction in functional connectivity strength across all frontal probe pairs. In addition, the percentage of time during which frontal regions were coupled was significantly reduced in the autism spectrum disorder group compared to the control group. These changes remained consistent across repeated measurements. To further validate the findings, an additional resting state EEG dataset (eyes open and closed) from 67 individuals with autism spectrum disorder and 66 control group individuals (male, 5-15 years) was assessed. The functional connectivity results demonstrated a reduction in theta and alpha connectivity on a local, but not global, level. No association was found with age. The connectivity differences observed suggest the potential of theta and alpha connectivity as biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, the robustness to amplitude perturbations of the methods proposed here make them particularly suitable for the clinical assessment of autism spectrum disorder and of the efficacy of therapeutic interventions.
The effect of micro-osteoperforation (MOP) in molar distalization treatments: an exploratory systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs
Authors: Bardideh Erfan , Ghorbani Mahsa , Disfani Mina Fani , Shafaee Hooman , Mehmani Fatemeh 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Objective
Molar distalization is a therapeutic approach commonly used for treating Class II malocclusions. However, the extended duration of this treatment often leads to its replacement with alternative methods that offer shorter treatment times. Micro-osteoperforation (MOP) has been introduced as a technique aimed at accelerating tooth movement and reducing treatment duration. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of MOP on molar distalization outcomes to provide evidence for its effective and safe use.

Search methods
A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane’s CENTRAL, up to April 2024, without any language or date restrictions.

Selection criteria
Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that addressed the defined PICO question were included in the analysis. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 (RoB 2) tool.

Data collection and analysis
Relevant data were extracted using custom-designed forms, and a random-effects inverse variance meta-analysis was performed to synthesize the results. The primary outcomes analyzed were the rate and amount of molar distalization, while secondary outcomes included pain levels, root resorption, and periodontal health.

Results
Four RCTs, involving a total of 71 participants, were included in this exploratory review. Most studies were at low or some concerns risk of bias. The meta-analysis revealed no significant differences in the rate or amount of molar distalization between the MOP and control groups (mean difference [MD] = 0.1 mm/month and 0.01 mm, respectively, P &gt; .05). However, the MOP group reported significantly higher pain levels on the day of the procedure (MD = 2, P = .01) on a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) compared to the control group. This difference in pain perception was no longer significant seven days after the procedure (MD = 0.52, P = .52).

Conclusion
While MOP is associated with increased immediate postoperative pain, it does not significantly enhance the efficiency of molar distalization. Therefore, the use of MOP for distalization should be judiciously considered and reserved for cases that involve particularly challenging or prolonged movements, based on the specific needs and characteristics of each patient. Limitations of this review include the small number of available RCTs and variability in MOP protocols, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Registration
The protocol for this systematic review was registered at PROSPERO with the ID CRD42024589482
GT1 and ZmHB13/VRL1 regulate flower sexual differentiation by modulating jasmonate biosynthesis and signaling in maize
Authors: Yuan Yateng , Ou Xiaotong , Yao Minhao , Wang Pinle , Li Chunlian , Zhang Guisen , He Mengqi , Li Heying , Xu Xin , Zhong Zhuojun , Lu Yun , Lai Xiaojun , Zou Chen , Shen Jie , Zhang Tianyu , Liu Defan , Li Yaoyao , Wang Haiyang , Kong Dexin , Liu Qing 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
As a typical monoecious plant, maize (Zea mays L.) produces unisexual male and female flowers comprising tassels and ears, respectively. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying unisexual flower development remain largely unclear. Here, we identify a pair of homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-ZIP) transcription factors, Grassy tiller1 (GT1) and ZmHB13 (also termed VRS1-like1, VRL1), which act synergistically to control carpel development in maize. Mutations in GT1, but not ZmHB13/VRL1, cause defects in carpel abortion in the tassels, resulting in feminized tassels. The gt1 Zmhb13 double mutants show a notably more severe phenotype and a defect in the abortion of the lower floret in the ear spikelet, resulting in extra fertile flowers and seed setting. We demonstrate that GT1 and ZmHB13/VRL1 bind directly to the promoters of two jasmonate (JA) biosynthesis genes, ZmLOX3 and ZmOPR7, and upregulate their expression in the developing flowers. The application of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) rescues the feminized tassel phenotype of the gt1 Zmhb13 double mutants. Additionally, GT1 and ZmHB13/VRL1 interact with the key JA-pathway repressors ZmJAZ4 and ZmJAZ26, thus releasing the key JA-pathway activators ZmMYC2a and ZmMYC2b to activate the downstream JA signaling processes. Our findings indicate that GT1 and ZmHB13/VRL1 function synergistically to regulate maize carpel development through modulating JA biosynthesis and signaling.
What Works and for Whom? Effectiveness and Efficiency of School Capital Investments Across the U.S.
Authors: Biasi Barbara , Lafortune Julien , Schönholzer David 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
This paper identifies which investments in school facilities help students and which and are valued by homeowners. Using novel data on school district bonds, test scores, and house prices across 29 U.S. states and a research design based on narrowly decided elections with staggered timing, we find that increased capital spending in schools significantly improves test scores and is efficient on average. However, the effects vary widely depending on the type of project and the characteristics of the school district. Investments in essential infrastructure, such as HVAC systems or pollutant removal, yield notable improvements in student performance, while expenditures on athletic facilities show no measurable academic benefit. Socio-economically disadvantaged districts gain disproportionately from capital investments, even after accounting for project type, yet these districts typically underinvest in such projects.