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Reading With Care: A Distributed Perspective on Reading Digitally Mediated Text in Healthcare
Authors: Simonsen Line Maria 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Digitalization strategies often encourage technical interconnectedness and coherence to ensure professional collaboration and quality in patient care. However, how care is configured when professionals work with digitally mediated forms of communication is complex. The aim with this paper is to show how the complexity of health professional work and communication is mediated by the example of email communication. Specifically, this paper unfolds how the process of reading a digital correspondence, that is, a secure form of email communication in a Danish nursing home, emerges. Focusing on a case of reading shows the complexity of professional work with digital communication technologies and how care is embedded and enacted in everyday interactions between the care staff at the home. The case encourages reflection beyond technologies’ functional opportunities that often are emphasized in healthcare reforms. A distributed perspective on reading and the process of reading are investigated. The paper finds that reading digitally mediated text involves embodiment and context-sensitivity that are coordinated with care. The implications of the case described are relevant to digital health research, fields associated with health technology assessments, and clinical practice.
Green ferrocement: integrating pozzolanic waste for sustainable and cost–effective construction
Authors: Fahim Nafis Shahid , Billah A K M Masum , Dash Rikha , Rahman Sanjida , Akter Mst. Sumaiya , Rashid Sumaiya , Hossain Md. Altaf 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The rapid rise in cement prices and the environmental consequences associated with cement production have raised an urge to look for an alternative to cement. There is an increasing need to recycle waste while minimizing environmental impact. This research aimed to develop affordable and sustainable construction elements by using waste materials as a partial substitute for cement. The goal was to lower construction costs, and reduce environmental impact, all while maintaining the structural integrity of the slabs. M15-grade cement mortar was used in the experimental study, with 15% of the cement replaced by waste with pozzolanic characteristics. A constant water–cement ratio of 0.45 was maintained throughout. The specimens were tested, and the results were compared to control specimens to evaluate the impact of waste incorporation on structural performance, weight reduction, and cost–effectiveness. Experimental testing revealed varying outcomes depending on the type of waste material used. While the inclusion of waste materials generally reduced strength, brick powder retained 81.67% of the compressive strength, and ceramic tile powder maintained 78.76% of the flexural strength compared to the control. Sawdust, however, caused significant strength reductions, limiting its potential for structural use. A key finding is that the incorporation of waste materials led to a 6.13% reduction in the cost of construction elements. All waste materials contributed to considerable weight reductions, indicating lighter structures and potential savings in material and labor costs. The study demonstrates the potential for integrating pozzolanic waste into ferrocement technology, paving the way for more sustainable, lightweight, and cost–effective building materials.
The Digital Services Act in the European periphery: Critical perspectives on EU digital regulation
Authors: Orlando-Salling Jennifer 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
As the EU is positioned, and positions itself, as a global leader in digital regulation, it is more important than ever to challenge narratives that flatten disparities within the bloc. In this paper, I seek to problematise the perception of the European Union as the homogenous bloc sometimes alluded to, and even outwardly projected, in discussions about a ‘Brussels Effect’ in digital regulation. Using the EU Digital Services Act as a prism, I draw attention to the legal, political, social, and cultural variation within the EU and, crucially, the inter-state power dynamics and disparities that shape the development and implementation of EU digital regulation. Building on scholarship related to core-periphery dependencies within the EU and extending burgeoning critical methods in EU legal studies, leaning on decolonial approaches, I offer a foundational analysis of the DSA’s preliminary stages of the implementation of the EU Digital Services Act.
Calling for different comparative counterpoints to those routinely used in EU legal studies and digital regulation, this article presents a rare insight into the process from the perspective of the EU’s smallest member state, Malta, a former British colony considered part of the EU’s southern periphery that acceded in 2004. In this paper, I argue that, within the EU’s borders, the belief that we are moving toward increased harmonisation and standardisation in the realm of digital rights is, in practice, questionable. I underline that any meaningful assessment of the Digital Services Act’s overall success must pay close attention to the regulation’s tangible impacts (and shortcomings) from the perspective of ‘peripheral’ EU states.
Psychological Egoism and Ought-Implies-Can: What Do They Entail?
Authors: Tilley John J. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
A common assumption is that psychological egoism, the view that a person can do an act only if she believes that the act is in her interest, combined with ought-implies-can, the view that a person morally ought to do an act only if she can do it, entails the view – call it OIB – that a person morally ought to do an act only if she believes that the act is in her interest. I argue that psychological egoism and ought-implies-can, interpreted fairly, use “can” in different ways; consequently, they do not entail OIB. They entail something similar to OIB, but not OIB itself. From these facts several significant results follow, each concerning arguments or assumptions about psychological, ethical, or rational egoism. For instance, they undermine the view that psychological egoism rules out those other two forms of egoism.
Seed persistence and germination strategies of Carajasia cangae (Rubiaceae): an endemic forb from the Amazon ironstone outcrop
Authors: Escobar Diego F. , Zupo Talita , Carvalho Carolina da Silva , Watanabe Mauricio T. Coutinho , Caldeira Cecílio F. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Seed persistence, desiccation tolerance, and dormancy play a crucial role in plant population and community dynamics. However, these life-history traits remain largely understudied in perennial herbaceous species, particularly in tropical ecosystems. We evaluated the seed storage behaviour, potential longevity, soil seed bank, seed dormancy alleviation in the field and the effects of after-ripening temperature and time on seed dormancy alleviation in Carajasia cangae – an endangered perennial forb endemic to the ironstone outcrops of the Eastern Amazon. We performed germination experiments to examine the effect of storage conditions (−20, 5 and 28°C, as well as field storage) and time on seed viability, mean germination time and percentage. Our results suggested that C. cangae seeds form a transient soil seed bank and show orthodox storage behaviour. The seeds' longevity was favoured in all controlled storage conditions in relation to soil-stored seeds (field). However, the marked loss of seed viability in less than 1 year, regardless of storage condition, indicates a low potential for long-term germplasm conservation through seed banking. Seed dormancy was fully alleviated after 3 months of field storage during the dry season. Moreover, seeds stored for 6 months at 28°C had their dormancy partially alleviated, indicating that environmental conditions found throughout the dry season in the species habitat are required to alleviate its seed dormancy. A transient seed bank type is favoured by predictable seasonal variations in climate in the region, species iteroparity and seed dormancy alleviation during the dry season, which delays germination until the onset of the next rainy season.
Climate Effects in Environmental Impact Assessment
Authors: Mayer Benoit 
Published: February 2025

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This article analyzes the application of environmental impact assessment as a tool for climate change mitigation from a global comparative perspective. It firstly confirms that, despite persistent resistance in a few jurisdictions, climate effect assessment is now widely applied on a global scale. Yet the article also shows that this practice has faced recurrent practical and conceptual issues, in particular, concerning the determination of the significance of a project’s climate effect and the assessment of indirect effects. Lastly, this article assesses how states have addressed these issues and identifies good practices. In doing so, the article illustrates the potential of functionalist comparative analysis in advancing our understanding of climate law and suggesting policy-relevant conclusions.
Variable Tidal Amplitude in Hawaiʻi and the Connection to Pacific Decadal Climate Variability
Authors: Devlin Adam T. , Thompson Phillip R. , Jay David A. , Zaron Edward D. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractAnalysis of multidecadal tide records, satellite altimetry, and high‐resolution oceanic reanalysis around the Hawaiian Ridge identifies correlations between offshore and onshore mean sea level (MSL), the M2 tide, and ocean stratification; these are linked to Pacific decadal climate variability. Empirical orthogonal function analyses reveal strongly correlated quasi‐decadal variability in onshore and offshore tides and MSL, and all three factors are highly correlated with regional density stratification. This decadal variability is highly correlated with multiple Pacific climate indices, suggesting that this climate variability influences internal tides via coupled ocean‐atmosphere mechanisms. The surface expression of variations in the M2 internal tide yield correlated variability between MSL and M2 offshore and onshore. The M2 signals at all tide gauges have stronger relationships to MSL in the altimetry era (1992–2023) than their respective full records, and both factors show stronger connections to climate variations in recent years. The magnitudes of the climate‐induced tidal variations are on the order of 10% on top of MSL variability and long‐term steric sea level rise. This amplification may exacerbate the frequency of high‐tide flooding (also known as “sunny‐day flooding”) in harbors and other low‐lying areas of Hawai'i, highlighting the need for dynamic coastal management strategies that integrate astronomical, nonastronomical, and climatic factors in sea level projections.
PDO Modulates Co‐Occurring Summertime Marine Heatwaves in the Extratropical North Pacific and Atlantic
Authors: Dong Menghao , Sun Cheng , Wei Tian , Guo Zijing , Lou Wei , Song Zichen , Shi Linfeng 
Published: February 2025

AbstractMarine heatwaves (MHWs), defined as extreme sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies, significantly impact marine ecosystems and regional climate. While past research has focused on the regional driver, this study reveals a novel co‐occurrence phenomenon between the northwest Pacific (NWP) and northwest Atlantic (NWA) during summer seasons (JJAS) from 1982 to 2022. We find significant correlations in MHW occurrence and intensity across these regions using three independent SST data sets. Concurrent high‐pressure anomalies, reducing cloud cover and enhancing net shortwave radiation, are identified as the key driver of this co‐occurrence. The Pacific decadal oscillation (PDO) emerges as the large‐scale modulator. During negative PDO phases, tropical Pacific cooling weakens the meridional temperature gradient and westerlies around 30°N, inducing anomalous easterlies and subtropical high pressure. The Coriolis effect steers these easterly anomalies southward, generating anomalous southerlies and upper tropospheric convergence, ultimately triggering strong mid‐latitude subsidence. This co‐occurrence of high pressure and subsidence leads to reduced cloud cover, and amplified net shortwave radiation, driving rapid SST warming and the observed co‐occurring MHWs in the NWP and NWA. Our North Pacific pacemaker experiment successfully replicates these PDO‐induced features, including anomalous easterlies, high‐pressure systems, and vertical motions in the subtropics, providing strong support for the proposed mechanisms. This study emphasizes the significant role of large‐scale atmospheric‐ocean teleconnections in shaping basin‐scale MHW co‐occurrence.
Epigenomics and transcriptomics association study of blood pressure and incident diagnosis of hypertension in twins
Authors: Skovgaard Asmus Cosmos , Nejad Afsaneh M. , Beck Hans Christian , Tan Qihua , Soerensen Mette 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Hypertension is the most frequent health-related condition worldwide and is a primary risk factor for renal and cardiovascular diseases. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are still poorly understood. To uncover these mechanisms, multi-omics studies have significant potential, but such studies are challenged by genetic and environmental confounding – an issue that can be effectively reduced by studying intra-pair differences in twins. Here, we coupled data on hypertension diagnoses from the nationwide Danish Patient Registry to a study population of 740 twins for whom genome-wide DNA methylation and gene expression data were available together with measurements of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. We investigated five phenotypes: incident hypertension cases, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, hypertension (140/90 mmHg), and hypertension (130/80 mmHg). Statistical analyses were performed using Cox (incident cases) or linear (remaining) regression analyses at both the individual-level and twin pair-level. Significant genes (p < 0.05) at both levels and in both types of biological data were investigated by bioinformatic analyses, including gene set enrichment analysis and interaction network analysis. Overall, most of the identified pathways related to the immune system, particularly inflammation, and biology of vascular smooth muscle cell. Of specific genes, lysine methyltransferase 2 A (KMT2A) was found to be central for incident hypertension, ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) for systolic blood pressure, and beta-actin (ACTB) for diastolic blood pressure. Noteworthy, lysine methyltransferase 2A (KMT2A) was also identified in the systolic and diastolic blood pressure analyses. Here, we present novel biomarkers for hypertension. This study design is surprisingly rare in the field of hypertension.
Time-resolved oxidative signal convergence across the algae–embryophyte divide
Authors: Rieseberg Tim P. , Dadras Armin , Darienko Tatyana , Post Sina , Herrfurth Cornelia , Fürst-Jansen Janine M. R. , Hohnhorst Nils , Petroll Romy , Rensing Stefan A. , Pröschold Thomas , de Vries Sophie , Irisarri Iker , Feussner Ivo , de Vries Jan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
The earliest land plants faced a significant challenge in adapting to environmental stressors. Stress on land is unique in its dynamics, entailing swift and drastic changes in light and temperature. While we know that land plants share with their closest streptophyte algal relatives key components of the genetic makeup for dynamic stress responses, their concerted action is little understood. Here, we combine time-course stress profiling using photophysiology, transcriptomics on 2.7 Tbp of data, and metabolite profiling analyses on 270 distinct samples, to study stress kinetics across three 600-million-year-divergent streptophytes. Through co-expression analysis and Granger causal inference we predict a gene regulatory network that retraces a web of ancient signal convergences at ethylene signaling components, osmosensors, and chains of major kinases. These kinase hubs already integrated diverse environmental inputs since before the dawn of plants on land.
Parallel circuit implementation of variational quantum algorithms
Authors: Cattelan Michele , Yarkoni Sheir , Lechner Wolfgang 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We present a framework to split quantum circuits of variational quantum algorithms (VQAs) to allow for parallel training and execution to solve problems larger than the number of available qubits in a quantum device. We apply this method to combinatorial optimization problems, where inherent structures can be identified, and show how to implement these parallelized quantum circuits. We show how to formulate an objective function for the classical optimizer to guide the optimization towards meaningful solutions. We test our framework by creating a parallelized version of the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm and a variational version of quantum annealing and explain how our framework applies to other quantum optimization algorithms. We provide results obtained both from simulation and experiments on real hardware. Our results show that the information lost by splitting the quantum circuits can be partially recovered by optimizing a global objective function evaluated with the separate circuit samples.
Durability and microstructure of polymer-based cement joint sealant
Authors: Chen Tao , Wang Zhihang , Qin Pengfei , Fu Libin , Wang Wenjing , Bai Erlei 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
To promote the engineering application of polymer-based cement joint sealant (PCJS), the durability of PCJS was studied by testing the bonding, tensile and shear properties of PCJS under different service conditions. The results show that PCJS has excellent water resistance, acid/alkali corrosions resistance, UV aging resistance and low temperature resistance. The retention rate of bonding property of PCJS can achieve 85%. After water soaking, dry–wet cycle, acid/alkali corrosion, the retention rates of tensile and shear properties of PCJS can achieve 80%. After UV aging and low temperature treatment, the tensile and shear properties of PCJS are improved. After gasoline corrosion and high temperature treatment, the retention rates of tensile and shear properties of PCJS exhibit larger than 60%. The durability indexes of PCJS fulfill the technical requirements, and PCJS exhibits even more superior properties. Consequently, PCJS can be applied to joint engineering of cement concrete pavement.
Enhanced therapeutic efficacy of Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker in females through sex-specific metabolomic-pharmacodynamic divergence
Authors: Fei Chenghao , Zou Jie , Yang Zhaorui , Chang Huaiyang , Lu Lixian , Zhao Kun , Shi Hongzhuan 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker (ESW), a medicinal insect used in traditional Chinese medicine, is renowned for its effects on blood circulation, stasis resolution, and bone and tendon healing. The underlying reasons for the clinical preference for female ESW remain unclear. Previous investigations were limited in scope, focusing narrowly on female specimens, large-molecule compounds, and single pharmacological effect. This study systematically compared female and male ESW in terms of composition and therapeutic efficacy. Metabolomics identified 31 compound types in both female and male ESW, including lipids, amino acids, and fatty acids. Female ESW exhibited significantly higher levels of 8 bioactive compounds, 15 small peptides, and 13 prostaglandins compared to male ESW, which contribute to immunity enhancement, antithrombotic effects, and improved bone metabolism. These differences may underlie the superior medicinal efficacy of female ESW. In the thrombosis model, ESW can cause vasodilation, reduce blood cell aggregation and thrombosis rate of mice tails. It also improved t-PA levels, prolonged APTT, and enhanced hepatic SOD activity, with female ESW showing stronger effects on MDA and D2D levels, indicating its stronger ability to protect cells from damage and fibrinolytic effect. In the osteoporosis model, ESW increased femur length, liver, and thymus indices while regulating serum BALP and Mg levels. Female ESW notably reduced TRACP-5b, OT/BGP, P, and Cu to normal levels, indicating its stronger ability to improved bone metabolism, corrected disturbances in calcium-phosphorus metabolism, and regulated serum inorganic elements. Overall, female ESW exhibited a greater abundance of bioactive components and demonstrated superior anti-thrombotic and anti-osteoporotic effects. These findings highlight the superior therapeutic effects of female ESW due to its enriched bioactive components, supporting its clinical preference while underscoring the potential of male ESW for uilization of resource.
Long term outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease after COVID-19 in an urban population in the Bronx
Authors: Lu Jason Y. , Lu Justin Y. , Wang Stephen , Duong Katie S. , Henry Sonya , Fisher Molly C. , Duong Tim Q. 
Published: February 2025

Abstract
We investigated the long-term kidney and cardiovascular outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) after COVID-19. Our retrospective cohort consisted of 834 CKD patients with COVID-19 and 6,167 CKD patients without COVID-19 between 3/11/2020 to 7/1/2023. Multivariate competing risk regression models were used to estimate risk (as adjusted hazard ratios (aHR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI)) of CKD progression to a more advanced stage (Stage 4 or 5) and major adverse kidney events (MAKE), and risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) at 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow up. Hospitalized COVID-19 patients at 12 and 24 months (aHR 1.62 95% CI[1.24,2.13] and 1.76 [1.30, 2.40], respectively), but not non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients, were at higher risk of CKD progression compared to those without COVID-19. Both hospitalized and non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients were at higher risk of MAKE at 6-, 12- and 24-months compared to those without COVID-19. Hospitalized COVID-19 patients at 6-, 12- and 24-months (aHR 1.73 [1.21, 2.50], 1.77 [1.34, 2.33], and 1.31 [1.05, 1.64], respectively), but not non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients, were at higher risk of MACE compared to those without COVID-19. COVID-19 increases the risk of long-term CKD progression and cardiovascular events in patients with CKD. These findings highlight the need for close follow up care and therapies that slow CKD progression in this high-risk subgroup.