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Adaptive synchronization and anti-synchronization of Julia sets generated by the competitive model
Authors: Kumar Manoj , Abbas Syed 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we study the fractal behaviour of a competitive model that describes the interaction of plankton allelopathy. This paper aims to establish synchronization and anti-synchronization of Julia sets of two competitive systems with some different parameters by using an adaptive control strategy. Firstly, a discrete version of the competitive model is obtained, and then the Julia set of the discrete version is generated by using the escape-time algorithm. Adaptive controllers and parameter update laws for unknown parameters are designed to achieve synchronization and anti-synchronization of Julia sets. Furthermore, we can determine unknown parameters of the competitive system by using this adaptive control technique. Here, the adaptive synchronization and anti-synchronization of Julia sets are accomplished by its trajectories synchronization and anti-synchronization due to the close relation of trajectories of the system with the Julia set of the system. Numerical simulations are carried out to validate several key theoretical results as well as the efficacy and accuracy of the applied methodologies. Moreover, with the help of this analysis, we can study other models of a similar type.
Core-shell nanomaterials based on La2FeCrO6 coated with metal oxides for optical applications
Authors: Ateia Ebtesam E , Gawad D , Arman M M 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In this research work, the preparation of core/shell nanoparticles comprising La2FeCrO6 (LFCO) as the core was accompanied by the choice of ZnO and CuO as different shells. Structural and optical characteristics were investigated for the LFCO (core) relative to La2FeCrO6/ZnO and La2FeCrO6/CuO core/shell NPs. x-ray diffraction analyses reveal the conformation of core/shell structures within average crystallite sizes of 22.46 nm and 25.03 nm. Raman spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were performed to provide fundamental information about the vibrational modes and the functional groups of core/shell NPs, respectively. x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) detects the electronic states of the constituent elements of the core/shell nanostructures, including lanthanum, iron, chromium, oxygen, zinc, and copper. Optical characteristics have been extensively analyzed using UV spectroscopy. The energy gap (Eg) was determined by utilizing both Tauc and Derivation of Absorbance Spectrum Fitting (DASF) methods. LFCO/ZnO and LFCO/CuO core/shell NPs exhibit a direct optical transition, similar to that of the core LFCO NPs, with a decrease in band gap value from 3.4 eV for the core to 3.3 eV and 3.18 eV for LFCO/ZnO and LFCO/CuO core/shell NPs respectively. The enhanced transparency of core/shell NPs, particularly at longer wavelengths, is evident from the decrease in refractive index (n) compared to that of the core (LFCO) NPs. This decrease is attributed to the encapsulation of LFCO with either ZnO or CuO NPs. The samples exhibit a decline in both linear and non-linear optical susceptibilities with respect to the square of photon energy. The LFCO/CuO sample shows excellent results in the photocatalytic degradation of aqueous organic dyes, considering it a promising candidate for wastewater treatment and the removal of organic pollutants.
Optimality of the Howard-Vala T-gate in stabilizer quantum computation
Authors: Feng Lingxuan , Luo Shunlong 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In a remarkable work [Phys. Rev. A 86 022316 (2012)], Howard and Vala introduced a qudit version of the qubit T-gate (i.e., π/8-gate) for any prime dimensional system. This non-Clifford gate is a key ingredient of the paradigm ‘Clifford +T’, which are widely employed in the stabilizer formalism of universal and fault-tolerant quantum computation. Considering the applications and significance of the T-gate, it is desirable to characterize it from various angles. Here we prove that in any prime dimensional system, the Howard-Vala T-gate is optimal, among all diagonal gates, for generating magic resources from stabilizer states when the magic is quantified via the L
1-norm of characteristic functions (Fourier transforms) of quantum states. The quadratic Gaussian sum in number theory plays a key role in establishing this optimality. This highlights an extreme feature of the Howard-Vala T-gate. We further reveal an intrinsic relation between the Howard-Vala T-gate and the Watson-Campbell-Anwar-Browne T-gate [Phys. Rev. A 92 022312 (2015)] for any prime dimensional system.
Uncertainty relations for quantum coherence with respect to mutually unbiased equiangular tight frames
Authors: Rastegin Alexey E 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The role of quantum coherence as an information resource has attracted increasing attention in recent years. Many protocols of quantum information science deal with specially selected states. Complete sets of mutually unbiased bases and symmetric informationally complete measurements are widely used in this regard. Other constructions were found to be useful, including projective designs and equiangular tight frames. As a rule, there are additional restrictions on the probabilities generated by quantum measurements assigned to such sets. Inequalities in terms of coherence quantifiers allow one to examine complementarity with respect to different sets. This study aims to examine uncertainty relations for coherence quantifiers averaged with respect to a set of mutually unbiased equiangular tight frames. To quantify the amount of coherence, quantum coherence quantifiers of the Tsallis type and the geometric coherence are used. The first case is induced by the Tsallis relative entropies. The derived inequalities are exemplified with equiangular tight frames of a ququart.
Strained GeSn laser with multiple fins structure based on SiN stress
Authors: Shu Bin , Sun Xinyang , Hu Huiyong , Wang Liming , Zhang Ningning , Miao Tian 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Among the IV group materials, Germanium (Ge) stands out due to its unique bandgap structure, which can be engineered to achieve direct bandgap emission. This has important applications in the fabrication of efficient integrated light sources using IV group materials. In this paper, a strained GeSn laser with Multiple Fins structure based on SiN stress is proposed, through the Multi-fins structure, the biaxial tensile stress of about 0.7GPa is predicted to be uniformly introduced into the GeSn material in the active region and the laser is predicted to exhibit a threshold current density of 180 kA cm−2 and an emission peak wavelength at 2429 nm. The design presented in this paper provides an effective solution for silicon-based integrated light source.
A Comparative Study of Fiber Optic Gyroscopes
Authors: Shalaby Mohamed N. , Elghandour Ahmed H. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) are integral to modern technology, yet their significance often goes unnoticed. Key to an INS are Gyroscopes, which detect rotation rates. Initially mechanical, they became outdated with advancing technology, prompting the development of Optical Gyroscopes. This paper explores various Gyroscope technologies, emphasizing Fiber Optic Gyroscopes, and delves into their operational theory and associated challenges.
Sustainable Urban Form: A Key Element for Urban Design in Selomerto Sub-District
Authors: Wungo G. L. , Kurniati R. , Arbaniya Zayyana 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The rapid urbanization of Selomerto Sub-District presents significant challenges for sustainable urban development. This study addresses the urgent need for a sustainable urban form to counter the detrimental effects of unplanned urban sprawl and its impact on infrastructure and natural resources. By adopting a methodological approach that integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial analysis with quantitative data, this research evaluates urban form elements such as population density, land use, and infrastructure. The analysis includes spatial mapping to assess the distribution and diversity of land uses, aiming to enhance urban connectivity, efficiency, and compactness. The study’s findings contribute a meticulously designed sustainable urban form plan for Selomerto, emphasizing strategic recommendations for integrating sustainability principles into urban design. The proposed plan outlines key areas for improvement, aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of current urbanization patterns by promoting sustainable transportation and optimizing land use. These interventions are expected to significantly enhance the livability and environmental sustainability of Selomerto, providing a model for similar urban settings facing rapid development pressures.
The study of Jetayu Park potential as sustainable urban landscape for street vendors activity space in Pekalongan City, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Widjajanti Retno , Susilowati Erni , Kurniawati Wakhidah , Kartika Aulia Ayu 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Sustainable urban landscape is landscape planning that integrates social, economic and environmental aspects with the concept of sustainable land resource management to improve the quality of life of the community. The existence of street vendors in urban areas is considered an activity that creates spatial and visual problems in urban areas. Park 0 Km in the Jetayu area is one of the locations for the growth and development of street vendors who provide needs for the community. This research aims to study the potential of Taman 0 Km Jetayu as a sustainable space to accommodate street vendors activities in public spaces. This research uses quantitative methods with observation, questionnaires and cross tabulations in conducting the analysis. The research results show that the Jetayu area has the potential to become a sustainable urban landscape that is able to accommodate street vendors trading activities based on economic aspects that generate income, social aspects that become a place for community activities and attract street vendors to trade and ecological aspects that maintain cleanliness and lots of trees that act as city lungs. Therefore, these potentials need to be maintained so that they can be utilized optimally as activity spaces according to their function.
The Challenge of Work-Life Balance of Millennial Workers in Leisure Activity to Create Sustainable Environment Design of Urban Park in Bandung, Indonesia
Authors: Permata D D , Hanan H , Widiyani  
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Urban parks are well-known as the best no-cost places for relaxation, socializing, playing, and physical exercise. Individuals visit and engage in activities in urban parks to achieve work-life balance, serving as alternatives to reduce physical and mental fatigue resulting from high work pressure and hours. The study aims to analyze millennial workers’ activities in Bandung’s urban parks in their attempt to achieve a work-life balance. Through online questionnaires of 124 millennial respondents aged 24 to 41 who live, work, and have families in Bandung, this study investigates insights on the relationship between work-life balance and the role of urban parks. In addition, this study examines how the transportation mode choice to the park may assist urban parks as inclusive parks. Although urban parks significantly contribute to the well-being and productivity of millennial workers, the findings indicate that the urge to achieve a work-life balance has had a negative impact on the sustainability of urban environments. Furthermore, individual work-life balance has not involved the sensitivity of using transportation modes, which is supposed to support a better environment for urban parks. The study suggests the government should implement more integrative planning for sustainable urban parks.
Areal reduction factor estimation for flood risk assesment towards sustainable disaster management in North Coastal Area of Central Java Indonesia
Authors: Ulfiana D , Suripin  , Witriyoga SRO , Azhaar NA , Karimatunnisa  
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Sustainable flood risk assessment relies heavily on areal reduction factor (ARF). Large mistakes in the calculations of design rainfall might results in significant error in the calculation of design discharge. ARF is used to transform estimates of point rainfall to estimates of areal-averaged rainfall. Point rainfall can only represent a limited area. If used for a larger area, the actual rainfall may be much less than the observed rainfall. The North Coastal Area of Central Java is one area that has major risk of flood disaster. Therefore, it is necessary to develop ARF formula in this area to obtain more accurate design rainfall. Rainfall data from five rainfall stations in the Bodri-Kuto River Basin located in the north coastal Area of Central Java were used for calculating ARF. ARF was applied to one of the watersheds in the North Coastal Area of Central Java, namely the Tuntang watershed, to test its accuracy using the MAPE test. Based on the results of the analysis, the formulation of ARF = 18.248.A-0.499 was obtained. The results of the MAPE test for the Tuntang watershed are 8,201. The results of the accuracy test are acceptable so that the ARF formulation can be used.
Introduction
Authors: Sheldrake Philip 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this book is to offer a substantial response to the major social challenges and public dysfunctions that are present in contemporary society. The book argues that “public life” is an essential aspect of everyone’s lives, involving challenging encounters, proper communication, debate, and shared responsibilities. The book also argues that in response to contemporary social challenges we need, first, to reframe our understanding of “politics” and how it is practised. We also need to recover a clear sense of the critical public values or virtues. The book as a whole identifies and then discusses some of the most critical public virtues that we need to promote. The book also concludes with a discussion of how public virtues may be effectively cultivated.
Cyto-architecture of Byblis glands and leaf cells based on freeze-substitution and conventional TEM
Authors: Płachno Bartosz J , Lancelle Sue , Świątek Piotr , Hepler Peter K , Weidinger Marieluise , Lichtscheidl Irene 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background and Aims
Byblis liniflora (Byblidaceae) is a carnivorous plant that has developed sticky flypaper traps with two types of glandular trichomes producing digestive enzymes and sticky mucilage. This study aimed to analyse the ultrastructure of these glandular leaf trichomes based on rapid freeze-fixation and conventional chemical fixation in the attempt to understand their functional contribution to the carnivorous performance of the plants.

Methods
The Byblis cells were studied in transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy using cryo-techniques for fixation and substitution in addition to conventional chemical fixation.

Key Results
We show in detail the architecture of both the digestive glands and the mucilage glands with their relevant sets of organelles. Both mitochondria and plastids have a conspicuous plasticity, with branches and constrictions, and they associate to form clusters. The glandular cells appear to be transfer cells with cell wall ingrowths. Digestive glands occur in different states of development. Their cuticle forms discontinuities that are unique among glands of carnivorous plants. They look like cuticular holes – the cuticle separates from the cell wall in only one spot and then ruptures. Cuticular discontinuities thus differ from the cuticular gaps and cuticular pores so far described in carnivorous plants. We therefore propose for them the term ‘cuticular holes’.

Conclusions
Application of cryo-techniques made it possible to show the true structure of the cell wall and the relationship between cell wall ingrowths and organelles, as well as the morphology and structure of organelles and their associations.
Protein language models are performant in structure-free virtual screening
Authors: Lam Hilbert Yuen In , Guan Jia Sheng , Ong Xing Er , Pincket Robbe , Mu Yuguang 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Hitherto virtual screening (VS) has been typically performed using a structure-based drug design paradigm. Such methods typically require the use of molecular docking on high-resolution three-dimensional structures of a target protein—a computationally-intensive and time-consuming exercise. This work demonstrates that by employing protein language models and molecular graphs as inputs to a novel graph-to-transformer cross-attention mechanism, a screening power comparable to state-of-the-art structure-based models can be achieved. The implications thereof include highly expedited VS due to the greatly reduced compute required to run this model, and the ability to perform early stages of computer-aided drug design in the complete absence of 3D protein structures.
LEAP: the latent exchangeability prior for borrowing information from historical data
Authors: Alt Ethan M , Chang Xiuya , Jiang Xun , Liu Qing , Mo May , Xia Hong Amy , Ibrahim Joseph G 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT
It is becoming increasingly popular to elicit informative priors on the basis of historical data. Popular existing priors, including the power prior, commensurate prior, and robust meta-analytic predictive prior, provide blanket discounting. Thus, if only a subset of participants in the historical data are exchangeable with the current data, these priors may not be appropriate. In order to combat this issue, propensity score approaches have been proposed. However, these approaches are only concerned with the covariate distribution, whereas exchangeability is typically assessed with parameters pertaining to the outcome. In this paper, we introduce the latent exchangeability prior (LEAP), where observations in the historical data are classified into exchangeable and non-exchangeable groups. The LEAP discounts the historical data by identifying the most relevant subjects from the historical data. We compare our proposed approach against alternative approaches in simulations and present a case study using our proposed prior to augment a control arm in a phase 3 clinical trial in plaque psoriasis with an unbalanced randomization scheme.
Rejoinder to the discussion on “LEAP: the latent exchangeability prior for borrowing information from historical data”
Authors: Alt Ethan M , Chang Xiuya , Jiang Xun , Liu Qing , Mo May , Xia Hong Amy , Ibrahim Joseph G 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT
The discussions of our paper provide insights into the practical considerations of the latent exchangeability prior while also highlighting further extensions. In this rejoinder, we briefly summarize the discussions and provide comments.
Separation of earthquake and hydrology signals from GRACE satellites data via independent component analysis: a case study in the Sumatra region
Authors: Xiong Yuhao , Feng Wei , Zhou Xin , Kusche Jürgen , Shen Yingchun , Yang Meng , Wang Changqing , Zhong Min 
Published: September 2024

SUMMARY
The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellites have observed mass migrations caused by megathrust earthquakes. Extracting earthquake-related signals from GRACE data is still a challenge due to the interference from non-earthquake sources such as terrestrial hydrology. Instead of reducing hydrological signals by potentially biased hydrological models, in this study we apply a model-free technique of independent component analysis (ICA), to separate earthquake and non-earthquake signals from non-Gaussian GRACE data. We elucidate the principles and mechanisms of ICA for the separation of earthquake and hydrology signals, employing simulated data to demonstrate the process. Our findings demonstrate that both spatial ICA and temporal ICA are highly effective in discerning earthquake related to 2004 Mw 9.2 event and hydrological signals from GRACE data in the Sumatra region. This stands in stark contrast to principal component analysis, which often encounters challenges with signal intermingling. The utility of ICA is evident in its ability to distinctly delineate coseismic and post-seismic behaviours associated with megathrust events, including the 2004 Sumatra, the 2010 Maule, and the 2011 Tohoku earthquakes. ICA effectively mitigates the potential for misestimation of earthquake signals, an issue that can carry substantial implications. Therefore, employing ICA facilitates the accurate extraction of earthquake-related data from satellite gravity observations—a critical process for refining earthquake source parameters and understanding Earth's rheological properties, especially when non-earthquake signals are significant and cannot be disregarded.
Rare Genetic Variants of NLRP12 in Admixed Latino-American Children With SARS-CoV-2–Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Authors: Barreto Thaís M M , Souza Roberta S , São Pedro Raquel B , Paiva Isadora M , Silva Andréia S , Nogueira Ana L , Bellinat Ana P N , Dias Nathália L S , Nunes Sara , Britto Gabriela S G , Amaral Edson H B , Rocha Gabriela D , Silva-Carvalho Carolina , Lyra Ricardo , Kehdy Fernanda S G , Campos Túlio L , Moura Patrícia M M F , Tarazona-Santos Eduardo , Cunha Thiago M , Tavares Natália M , Oliveira-Sá Marcus V B , Ramos Regina C F , Carmo Rodrigo F , Vasconcelos Luydson R S , Oliveira Pablo R S 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare, potentially fatal complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Genetic defects in inflammation-related pathways have been linked to MIS-C, but additional research is needed, especially in diverse ethnic groups. The present study aimed to identify genetic variants underlying MIS-C in Brazilian patients. Whole exome sequencing was performed, focusing on genes involved in the host immune response to SARS-CoV-2. Functional assays assessed the impact of selected variants on nuclear factor–κB signaling. Nine rare, potentially deleterious variants were found in 8 of 21 patients, located in the IL17RC, IFNA10, or NLRP12 gene. Unlike the wild type NLRP12 protein, which inhibits nuclear factor–κB activation in HEK 293T cells, the mutant NLRP12 proteins have significantly reduced inhibitory properties. In conclusion, our results indicate that rare autosomal variants in immune-related genes may underlie MIS-C, highlighting the potential role of NLRP12 in its predisposition. These findings provide new insights for the appropriate management of MIS-C.