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Urgency to action: Enabling circular futures for the building sector
Authors: Lundgren Rebecka , Tähtinen Lassi , Kyrö Riikka , Toivonen Saija 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The world is suffering from increasing weather extremes caused by climate change of which the building sector is a major contributor. There is however a large reduction potential in the sector and circular economy has received increased attention both within research and practice. This study explores circular futures within the building sector through the futures studies method of backcasting. Two circular futures for the year 2035 are imagined in separate expert workshops. In one workshop the future described is one where buildings are only extended vertically and no new construction takes place, and the other workshop describes one where vacant office buildings are adapted to housing. The aim is to establish themes which may guide the building sector to become more circular through building adaptation. Many themes are common for both futures, such as the urgency of change and the importance of political willingness and action. Further, social acceptance, funding, and economic feasibility assessments emerged as important. Working with existing buildings undoubtedly entails higher uncertainty than new construction. Tools to adequately account for this uncertainty, without the need to exaggerate the risk in lifecycle costing, could improve the uptake of both adaptive reuse and vertical extension projects. The findings contribute to new knowledge of themes to enable a more circular built environment, and are useful for researchers, practitioners and policymakers wanting to contribute to a more circular real estate and construction sector.
Circular economy competencies in Swedish architecture and civil engineering education
Authors: Vergani F. , Lisco M. , Sundling R. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The transition from a linear to a circular AEC sector requires redefining processes and roles, accompanied by the acquisition of new competencies and skills. Despite existing literature delineating various competencies pertinent to this transition, the lack of knowledge among the actors remains a significant barrier to enabling it. This study involves a comparative analysis of the competences needed in the AEC sector with the bachelor’s educational programs in architecture, civil engineering, and real estate and construction management offered by five higher education institutions (HEIs) participating in the Swedish Universities of the Built Environment (SBU). Aiming to emphasize the need to improve the integration of circular economy concepts and strategies within academic curricula, the overarching objective is to identify both circular-focused syllabi and the potential implementation of circular competencies in existing courses within the SBU programs. First, the results show the technical competencies deemed necessary for the transition to a circular building process. Second, by analysing course syllabi from the five Swedish HEIs, this study identifies gaps in circular-focused education and the level of integration of these competencies within the curricula. Ultimately, this study contributes to bridging the gap between Swedish education on circular economy in the AEC sector and its practical application.
Conceptualization of collaboration, cooperation, and coordination in construction projects
Authors: Moradi Sina , Jonny Klakegg Ole 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The growing complexity of construction projects and involved parties’ dependence on each other’s capabilities have substantially increased the significance of working together. Meanwhile, the emergence of new paradigms in construction project delivery has been a strong enabler for deep collaboration between project participants. Equality, fair share of risk-reward, trust-based working relationships, and open communication are underlying constructs in these new paradigms. Despite of the recognized importance of collaboration, it is still a confusing concept for many people in the academia and practice. This confusion partly comes from the fact that there is no concrete conceptualization of collaboration and its accompanying terms (cooperation and coordination). This issue subsequently causes wrong or loose definitions and applications of the term collaboration. Hence, this study aims to contribute toward theory and practice by developing a concrete conceptualization of the collaboration, cooperation, and coordination in the context of construction based on a literature review. The findings reveal characteristics of collaboration, cooperation, and coordination and explain the forms in which these concepts materialize. The findings, with an ontological perspective, provide novel insights for the research community and industry practitioners regarding the definition and realization of collaboration, cooperation, and coordination.
A theoretical study of quantum coherence and plasmon-enhanced diffraction in practical hybrid systems including semiconductor quantum dots and metallic nanoparticles
Authors: Maleki Zeynab , Naseri Tayebeh 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In this work, we theoretically study a novel strategy for electromagnetically induced gratings in a complex hybrid system consisting of semiconductor quantum dots (SQDs) and metallic nanoparticles (MNPs). The plasmonic resonances of MNPs and the quantum coherence of SQDs enable the generation of unique optical phenomena such as electromagnetically induced transparency via interactions with light. Through surface plasmon interactions and quantum dot interdot tunneling, the modification of light diffraction efficiency into higher orders is achievable. Doppler broadening and nonlocality are included in the model to offer a more realistic picture of the system’s behavior in real-world scenarios. Our proposed model shows significant promise for applications in sensing technologies and nanophotonics, where it has the potential to enhance sensitivity and improve the performance of optical devices.
2D materials-based crossbar array for neuromorphic computing hardware
Authors: Lee Hyeon Ji , Park Sungwoo , Kim Juhui , Park Min Hyuk , Kim Jihyun , Lim Jung Ah , Jang Ho Won 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The growing demand for artificial intelligence has faced challenges for traditional computing architectures. As a result, neuromorphic computing systems have emerged as possible candidates for next-generation computing systems. Two-dimensional (2D) materials-based neuromorphic devices that emulate biological synapses and neurons play a key role in neuromorphic computing hardware due to their unique properties such as high strength, thermal conductivity, and flexibility. Although several studies have shown the simulations of individual devices, experimental implementation of large-scale crossbar arrays is still unclear. In this review, we explore the working principles and mechanisms of memristive devices. Then, we overview the development of neuromorphic devices based on 2D materials including transition metal dichalcogenides, graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, and layered halide perovskites. We also highlight the requirement and recent progress for building crossbar arrays by utilizing the advantageous properties of 2D materials. Lastly, we address the challenges that hardware implementation of neuromorphic computing systems currently face and propose a path towards system-level applications of neuromorphic computing.
An approximation theory framework for measure-transport sampling algorithms
Authors: Baptista Ricardo , Hosseini Bamdad , Kovachki Nikola , Marzouk Youssef , Sagiv Amir 
Published: September 2024

This article presents a general approximation-theoretic framework to analyze measure transport algorithms for probabilistic modeling. A primary motivating application for such algorithms is sampling—a central task in statistical inference and generative modeling. We provide a priori error estimates in the continuum limit, i.e., when the measures (or their densities) are given, but when the transport map is discretized or approximated using a finite-dimensional function space. Our analysis relies on the regularity theory of transport maps and on classical approximation theory for high-dimensional functions. A third element of our analysis, which is of independent interest, is the development of new stability estimates that relate the distance between two maps to the distance (or divergence) between the pushforward measures they define. We present a series of applications of our framework, where quantitative convergence rates are obtained for practical problems using Wasserstein metrics, maximum mean discrepancy, and Kullback–Leibler divergence. Specialized rates for approximations of the popular triangular Knöthe–Rosenblatt maps are obtained, followed by numerical experiments that demonstrate and extend our theory.
A Preliminary Qualitative Analysis of women's Experiences With Vaginal Fractional CO2 Laser Treatments
Authors: Fernando Anne Nileshni , Hamori Christine , Oates Jayson , Sharp Gemma 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background
Menopause involves a range of bodily changes, with impacts on physical and psychological well-being. Around half of the postmenopausal women experience genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Fractional CO2 laser treatment can promote tissue regeneration in the vaginal wall to potentially assist with managing GSM. However, the results from clinical trials of this treatment have been mixed, and the personal perceptions and experiences of women receiving this treatment have been largely unexplored.

Objectives
To qualitatively explore the motivations and outcomes of women who have undergone vaginal fractional CO2 laser treatment.

Methods
Fourteen postmenopausal women were involved in the study. These women had undergone vaginal fractional CO2 laser treatment between 2 and 48 months earlier (M = 32.1, standard deviation = 14.9 months). Telephone interviews were conducted to explore women's motivations and their experiences after treatment. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Deductive and inductive thematic analysis was conducted to analyze interviews.

Results
Analyses produced 4 major themes. First, motivations mostly revolved around participants seeking relief from menopausal symptoms. Second, some participants noted positive sexual outcomes, including improved sexual pleasure after treatment. Third, participants noted positive physical and psychological effects, including improvements in incontinence and overall confidence. Lastly, a subset of participants reported no discernible changes.

Conclusions
This novel qualitative exploration of women's motivations and outcomes of fractional CO2 laser therapy demonstrates the multifaceted impact of treatment. These findings highlight the importance of considering the holistic effects of fractional CO2 laser therapy on women's health during midlife, particularly amid menopausal changes.

Level of Evidence: 4
Prioritization of candidate genes for major QTLs governing yield traits employing integrated multi-omics approach in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Keerthi Issa , Shukla Vishnu , Kalluru Sudhamani , Mohammad Lal Ahamed , Kumari P Lavanya , Ramireddy Eswarayya , Vemireddy Lakshminarayana R 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Rapidly identifying candidate genes underlying major QTLs is crucial for improving rice (Oryza sativa L.). In this study, we developed a workflow to rapidly prioritize candidate genes underpinning 99 major QTLs governing yield component traits. This workflow integrates multiomics databases, including sequence variation, gene expression, gene ontology, co-expression analysis, and protein–protein interaction. We predicted 206 candidate genes for 99 reported QTLs governing ten economically important yield-contributing traits using this approach. Among these, transcription factors belonging to families of MADS-box, WRKY, helix–loop–helix, TCP, MYB, GRAS, auxin response factor, and nuclear transcription factor Y subunit were promising. Validation of key prioritized candidate genes in contrasting rice genotypes for sequence variation and differential expression identified Leucine-Rich Repeat family protein (LOC_Os03g28270) and cytochrome P450 (LOC_Os02g57290) as candidate genes for the major QTLs GL1 and pl2.1, which govern grain length and panicle length, respectively. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that our workflow can significantly narrow down a large number of annotated genes in a QTL to a very small number of the most probable candidates, achieving approximately a 21-fold reduction. These candidate genes have potential implications for enhancing rice yield.
Artificial intelligence in dermatopathology: a systematic review
Authors: Lalmalani Roshni Mahesh , Lim Clarissa Xin Yu , Oh Choon Chiat 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Medical research, driven by advancing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming healthcare. Dermatology, known for its visual nature, benefits from AI, especially in dermatopathology with digitized slides. This review explores AI’s role, challenges, opportunities and future potential in enhancing dermatopathological diagnosis and care. Adhering to PRISMA and Cochrane Handbook standards, this systematic review explored AI’s function in dermatopathology. It employed an interdisciplinary method, encompassing diverse study types and comprehensive database searches. Inclusion criteria encompassed peer-reviewed articles from 2000 to 2023, with a focus on practical AI use in dermatopathology. Numerous studies have investigated AI’s potential in dermatopathology. We reviewed 112 papers. Notable applications include AI classifying histopathological images of naevi and melanomas, although challenges exist regarding subtype differentiation and generalizability. AI achieved high accuracy in melanoma recognition from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded samples but faced limitations due to small datasets. Deep learning algorithms showed diagnostic accuracy for specific skin conditions, but challenges persisted, such as small sample sizes and the need for prospective validation. This systematic review underscores AI’s potential in enhancing dermatopathology for better diagnosis and patient care. Addressing challenges like limited datasets and potential biases is essential. Future directions involve expanding datasets, conducting validation studies, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and creating patient-centred AI tools in dermatopathology to enhance accuracy, accessibility and patient-focused care.
Mitochondrial Variation in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii: Phylogeographic Legacy and Mitonuclear Associations With Metabolic Resistance to Pathogens and Insecticides
Authors: Amaya Romero Jorge E , Chenal Clothilde , Ben Chehida Yacine , Miles Alistair , Clarkson Chris S , Pedergnana Vincent , Wertheim Bregje , Fontaine Michael C 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Mitochondrial DNA has been a popular marker in phylogeography, phylogeny, and molecular ecology, but its complex evolution is increasingly recognized. Here, we investigated mitochondrial DNA variation in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii, in relation to other species in the Anopheles gambiae complex, by assembling the mitogenomes of 1,219 mosquitoes across Africa. The mitochondrial DNA phylogeny of the Anopheles gambiae complex was consistent with previously reported highly reticulated evolutionary history, revealing important discordances with the species tree. The three most widespread species (An. gambiae, An. coluzzii, and Anopheles arabiensis), known for extensive historical introgression, could not be discriminated based on mitogenomes. Furthermore, a monophyletic clustering of the three saltwater-tolerant species (Anopheles merus, Anopheles melas, and Anopheles bwambae) in the Anopheles gambiae complex also suggested that introgression and possibly selection shaped mitochondrial DNA evolution. Mitochondrial DNA variation in An. gambiae and An. coluzzii across Africa revealed significant partitioning among populations and species. A peculiar mitochondrial DNA lineage found predominantly in An. coluzzii and in the hybrid taxon of the African “far-west” exhibited divergence comparable to the interspecies divergence in the Anopheles gambiae complex, with a geographic distribution matching closely An. coluzzii's geographic range. This phylogeographic relict of the An. coluzzii and An. gambiae split was associated with population and species structure, but not with the rare Wolbachia occurrence. The lineage was significantly associated with single nucleotide polymorphisms in the nuclear genome, particularly in genes associated with pathogen and insecticide resistance. These findings underline potential mitonuclear coevolution history and the role played by mitochondria in shaping metabolic responses to pathogens and insecticides in Anopheles.
Evolution of Key Oxygen-Sensing Genes Is Associated with Hypoxia Tolerance in Fishes
Authors: Babin Courtney H , Leiva Félix P , Verberk Wilco C E P , Rees Bernard B 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Low dissolved oxygen (hypoxia) is recognized as a major threat to aquatic ecosystems worldwide. Because oxygen is paramount for the energy metabolism of animals, understanding the functional and genetic drivers of whole-animal hypoxia tolerance is critical to predicting the impacts of aquatic hypoxia. In this study, we investigate the molecular evolution of key genes involved in the detection of and response to hypoxia in ray-finned fishes: the prolyl hydroxylase domain (PHD)–hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) oxygen-sensing system, also known as the EGLN (egg-laying nine)–HIF oxygen-sensing system. We searched fish genomes for HIFA and EGLN genes, discovered new paralogs from both gene families, and analyzed protein-coding sites under positive selection. The physicochemical properties of these positively selected amino acid sites were summarized using linear discriminants for each gene. We employed phylogenetic generalized least squares to assess the relationship between these linear discriminants for each HIFA and EGLN and hypoxia tolerance as reflected by the critical oxygen tension (Pcrit) of the corresponding species. Our results demonstrate that Pcrit in ray-finned fishes correlates with the physicochemical variation of positively selected sites in specific HIFA and EGLN genes. For HIF2A, two linear discriminants captured more than 90% of the physicochemical variation of these sites and explained between 20% and 39% of the variation in Pcrit. Thus, variation in HIF2A among fishes may contribute to their capacity to cope with aquatic hypoxia, similar to its proposed role in conferring tolerance to high-altitude hypoxia in certain lineages of terrestrial vertebrates.
Natural Transposable Element Insertions Contribute to Host Fitness in Model Yeasts
Authors: Wang Yan , Xu Hao , He Qinliu , Wu Zhiwei , Han Guan-Zhu 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Transposable elements (TEs) are ubiquitous in the eukaryote genomes, but their evolutionary and functional significance remains largely obscure and contentious. Here, we explore the evolution and functional impact of TEs in two model unicellular eukaryotes, the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe and the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which diverged around 330 to 420 million years ago. We analyze the distribution of LTR retrotransposons (LTR-RTs, the only TE order identified in both species) and their solo-LTR derivatives in 35 strains of S. pombe and 128 strains of S. cerevisiae. We find that natural LTR-RT and solo-LTR insertions exhibit high presence-absence polymorphism among individuals in both species. Population genetics analyses show that solo-LTR insertions experienced functional constraints similar to synonymous sites of host genes in both species, indicating a majority of solo-LTR insertions might have evolved in a neutral manner. When knocking out nine representative solo-LTR insertions separately in the S. pombe strain 972h- and 12 representative solo-LTR insertions separately in the S. cerevisiae strain S288C, we find that one solo-LTR insertion in S. pombe has a significant effect on the fitness and transcriptome of its host. Together, our findings indicate that a fraction of natural TE insertions likely shape their host transcriptomes and thereby contribute to their host fitness, with implications for understanding the functional significance of TEs in eukaryotes.
Imaging Features and World Health Organization Classification of Rare Breast Tumors
Authors: Andrijauskis Denas , Andrejeva-Wright Liva 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Breast radiologists encounter unusual lesions, which may not be well described in the literature. Previously based on histologic and molecular classifications, the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of tumors has become increasingly multidisciplinary. Familiarity with imaging features and basic pathology of infrequent breast lesions, as well as their current classification according to the WHO, may help the radiologist evaluate biopsy results for concordance and help direct the management of uncommon breast lesions. This review article provides a case-based review of imaging features and WHO histologic classification of rare breast tumors.
Anatomizing God?
Authors: Moberly R W L 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This essay analyses Francesca Stavrakopoulou’s God: An Anatomy with reference to some general questions about the nature of biblical interpretation. Stavrakopoulou’s core contention is that Persian-period theological editing has obscured the original nature of Yahweh, who was not different from any other ancient male deity of southwest Asia. That is, Yahweh was bodily with the desires and practices of a violent and sexually active male, no more than a human projection. Four questions are put to her thesis. First, how well does she understand the kind of classic theological reading which she rejects? Secondly, is her outworking of her core thesis self-consistent, or does it function to warrant a distinctive reading strategy for what has not been editorially obscured but is rather the plain sense of the biblical text? Thirdly, does she do justice to the metaphorical dimensions of language in Hebrew and religious language generally? Fourthly, does she appropriately distinguish the nature of Israel’s scriptures from the religious history that may underlie them? Finally, an analogy is drawn with the work of Robin Lane Fox, in exploring the differences that an interested approach may, or may not, make to ancient historical and biblical interpretation.
Detection of fireballs in the Lightning Imager data
Authors: Kokou Pierre 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT
The Meteosat Third Generation - Imager 1 satellite, launched on 13 December 2022, features the first Lightning Imager instrument, a high-speed optical camera providing near real-time lightning detection over Europe and Africa. This study demonstrates that signatures of fireballs (i.e. bright meteors) can be detected in Lightning Imager data. We describe a method to analyse this data to determine the timing, light signal, and trajectory of fireballs, highlighting the instrument’s usefulness for bright meteor observation and proposing avenues for further research. By using known fireball locations and timings from external sources, the Lightning Imager data can be filtered to isolate ‘lightning events’ induced by the meteor. From this data set, the fireball light curve is computed by aggregating signal increases measured by instrument pixels. A trajectory is then deduced using a weighted average of pixel locations based on observed intensity. Three examples of fireballs detected by the Lightning Imager are presented, including a man-made meteor from space debris re-entry, with estimated timing, light curves, and trajectories.