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Advances in Graphene-Based Electrode for Triboelectric Nanogenerator
Authors: Xie Bin , Guo Yuanhui , Chen Yun , Zhang Hao , Xiao Jiawei , Hou Maoxiang , Liu Huilong , Ma Li , Chen Xin , Wong Chingping 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWith the continuous development of wearable electronics, wireless sensor networks and other micro-electronic devices, there is an increasingly urgent need for miniature, flexible and efficient nanopower generation technology. Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) technology can convert small mechanical energy into electricity, which is expected to address this problem. As the core component of TENG, the choice of electrode materials significantly affects its performance. Traditional metal electrode materials often suffer from problems such as durability, which limits the further application of TENG. Graphene, as a novel electrode material, shows excellent prospects for application in TENG owing to its unique structure and excellent electrical properties. This review systematically summarizes the recent research progress and application prospects of TENGs based on graphene electrodes. Various precision processing methods of graphene electrodes are introduced, and the applications of graphene electrode-based TENGs in various scenarios as well as the enhancement of graphene electrodes for TENG performance are discussed. In addition, the future development of graphene electrode-based TENGs is also prospectively discussed, aiming to promote the continuous advancement of graphene electrode-based TENGs.
Additive manufacturing of continuous wave and pulsed wave L-PBF Ti64 thin cross sections
Authors: Arputharaj John Daniel , Nafisi Shahrooz , Ghomashchi Reza 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe additive manufacturing of titanium alloys, particularly Ti–6Al–4V (Ti64), via Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) techniques, has garnered significant attention due to the potential for creating complex geometries and reducing material waste. This study compares the Continuous Wave (CW) and Pulsed Wave (PW) L-PBF methods in fabricating thin Ti64 struts, essential for biomedical applications such as lattice-structured implants. The feasibility of manufacturing cylindrical struts with diameters ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 mm and angles of inclination between 10° and 90° has been explored. Findings indicate that CW L-PBF produces finer struts with consistent cross sections but tends to generate higher surface roughness due to heat accumulation and sintered particles. In contrast, in this case, PW L-PBF achieves better retention of the designed angles and smoother surfaces at higher inclinations but struggles with strut dimensions at lower angles due to contour scanning which helps improve shape retention at high angle of inclinations. Microstructural analysis reveals that PW L-PBF results in a bit finer α′ martensitic needles, attributed to higher cooling rates, generated due to the pulsed laser mode, while CW L-PBF shows coarser structures due to continuous heat input resulting in a prolonged thermal cycling effect.
Modeling of genetic algorithm tuned adaptive fuzzy fractional order PID speed control of permanent magnet synchronous motor for electric vehicle
Authors: Sime Tolcha Lemma , Aluvada Prashant , Habtamu Solomon , Tolosa Zewde 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study presents a novel Genetic Algorithm-optimized Adaptive Fuzzy Fractional Order Proportional Integral Derivative (GA-AFFFOPID) controller for enhancing the speed control performance of permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drives in Electric Vehicles. The proposed GA-AFFFOPID controller, which combines the advantages of genetic algorithm optimization and adaptive fuzzy fractional-order PID control, represents a unique and innovative approach to address the control challenges associated with PMSM drives. Permanent magnet synchronous motor technology, known for its efficiency, compactness, reliability, and versatility in motion control applications, is increasingly adopted in electric vehicle drive systems. However, the inherent non-linearity, dynamics, and uncertainties of permanent magnet synchronous motors pose significant control challenges. The exceptional performance of the GA-AFFFOPID controller, demonstrated through its superior system dynamics, precise speed tracking, and robustness against parameter variations and sudden load disturbances, underscores the significant advancements enabled by the genetic algorithm optimization technique in improving the control performance of PMSM drives for electric vehicle applications. Comparative analysis with traditional control methods demonstrates the exceptional performance of the Genetic Algorithm-optimized Adaptive Fuzzy Fractional Order Proportional Integral Derivative controller. These findings highlight the significant performance improvements facilitated by the genetic algorithm optimization technique in enhancing the control performance of the adaptive fuzzy fractional order PID controller in PMSM drives for electric vehicle applications.
Combined effects of urban blue–green spaces on the thermal environment: a case study of Kobe, Japan
Authors: Zhang Yu , Uchiyama Yuta , Sato Masayuki 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Global climate change has led to the deterioration of urban thermal environments, resulting in serious negative impacts on human well-being. As a countermeasure, the public sector has established ad hoc policies, but there are concerns about the financial sustainability of these policies. This study focuses on economic land-use policies for blue–green spaces, using Kobe City as a case study, and evaluates and discusses economic policies such as the Production Green Space Law by quantitatively assessing the combined effects of blue–green spaces. Using Landsat-8 remote-sensing images from the summers of 2014 and 2019, this study retrieved land surface temperatures (LST) by applying the Radiative Transfer Equation method. The results indicated that (1) the area with LST above 32 ℃ in 2019 showed a significant trend of expansion compared with that in 2014. (2) The LST in 2014 was ranked as follows: built-ups, bare land, farmland, water bodies, grassland, and forests. (3) The impact of landscape pattern metrics on LST varied by grid scale, and the correlation was validated at a grid scale of 1200 m. However, the correlation was not significant at a grid scale of 1500 m. (4) The higher the concentration and area of the forests, the better the cooling effect. Regression analysis revealed that water bodies had a mitigating effect on LST. Water bodies and forests exhibited a weak combined warming effect; however, the diminutive regression coefficients suggested that the overall combined effect was not notable. Moreover, the Law on Productive Green Areas is conducive to improving the urban thermal environmental effect, providing the necessary agricultural production support for the city, and improving the well-being of residents.
Susceptibility to Infection and Impact of COVID-19 Vaccines on Symptoms of Women with Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Available Evidence
Authors: Riemma Gaetano , Etrusco Andrea , Laganà Antonio Simone , Torella Marco , Vastarella Maria Giovanna , Della Corte Luigi , D’Amato Antonio , La Verde Marco , De Franciscis Pasquale , Cobellis Luigi 
Published: September 2024

AbstractWomen with endometriosis were deemed more prone to COVID-19 infection in some reports. Considering that endometriosis-related aberrant immune response, understanding how COVID-19 vaccination influences its clinical status is crucial. The aim of this meta-analysis was the evaluate the susceptibility to COVID-19 infection and modifications of symptoms following COVID-19 vaccination in women with endometriosis. Electronic searches on EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane at CENTRAL, Scielo.br, LILACS and other databases were searched from inception to March 2024. Studies were eligible if they analyzed the incidence of infection in endometriosis women or the changes in symptoms after two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and had a control group. Four studies (2249 women) were included. No increased susceptibility to COVID-19 infection due to presence or absence of endometriosis was retrievable (risk ratio (RR) 1.42 [95% CI 0.88 to 2.27]; I2 = 33%). Patients with endometriosis did not experience an overall worsening of symptomatology relative to controls (RR 1.58 [95% CI 0.67 to 3.75]; I2 = 94%). An increase in the risk of dysmenorrhea worsening was noted (RR 1.88 [95% CI 1.11 to 3.17]; I2 = 63%). No other differences regarding menstrual flow (RR 1.25 [95% CI 0.70 to 2.23]; I2 = 78%), intermenstrual bleeding (RR 1.14 [95% CI 0.83 to 1.56]; I2 = 39%) and pelvic pain (RR 2.55 [95% CI 0.65 to 10.05]; I2 = 80%) compared to controls was retrievable. Therefore, mRNA vaccines do not seem to lead to worsening of symptomatology in endometriotic women. However, a slight temporary increase in dysmenorrhea may be present. Moreover, endometriosis does not seem to increase the risk of contracting COVID-19.
Cybersecurity in practice: The vigilant logic of kill chains and threat construction
Authors: Muller Lilly Pijnenburg 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In this article, I critically examine the ‘Cyber Kill Chain’, a methodological framework for thought and action that shapes both contemporary cybersecurity practice and the discursive construction of security threats. The history and epistemology of the Cyber Kill Chain provide unique insight into the practice of contemporary cybersecurity, insofar as the Kill Chain provides cybersecurity practitioners with predetermined categories and indicators of threat that shape how threats are conceptualised and understood by defenders and suggests actions to secure against them. Locating the origins of the kill chain concept in US military operational logics, its transformation through the anticipatory inquiries of intelligence, and its automation in computational networks, this article argues that the Cyber Kill Chain is emblematic of a vigilant socio-technical logic of security, where human perception, technical sensing, and automation all respond to and co-produce the (in)security through which political security concerns are articulated. This practice makes politics; it excludes, includes, and shapes what is perceived to be dangerous and not, directly impacting the security constructed. Through a critical reading of the Cyber Kill Chain, this article provides insight into cybersecurity practitioners’ epistemic practice and as such contributes to discussions of cybersecurity expertise, threat construction, and the way in which cybersecurity is understood and practised as a global security concern.
Genistein inhibits Nlrp3/caspase-1 signalling to alleviate traumatic brain injury-induced anxiety-like behaviours in rats
Authors: Li Zhiguang , Li Yan , Zhao Jiankai , Pang Zhiyin , Guo Fei 
Published: September 2024

AbstractObjective:Traumatic brain injury (TBI)-induced anxiety is a common but under-investigated disorder, for which neuroinflammation is a significant contributor. Here we aim to investigate the protective effects of genistein, a plant-derived anti-inflammatory drug, against TBI-induced anxiety, and the underlying mechanisms.Methods:A rat model of TBI was constructed using the lateral fluid percussion injury method. Genistein at the doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg/kg were used to treat rats at 30 min, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h up to 14 days after TBI. The evaluation of neurological deficit was performed preoperatively, on days 1, 3, 7, and 14 after TBI. The elevated plus maze test was carried out to assess anxiety and explorative behaviours, and the open field test was performed to assess locomotive activities. Brain injury was assessed by measuring brain water content and TdT-mediated dUTP Nick-End Labeling staining. Inflammatory responses were examined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The mRNA and protein expression were analysed using real-time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot, respectively.Results:In the behavioural level, genistein treatment alleviated TBI-induced anxiety behaviours and neurological deficit in rats. In the meanwhile, brain oedema was also reduced by genistein treatment, showing alleviating effects of genistein at the pathological level. TUNEL staining also showed reduced apoptosis in rats treated with genistein. Genistein also inhibited Nlrp3/caspase-1 signalling, unveiling the effects of genistein in altering molecular pathways in brains with TBI.Conclusion:Genistein alleviates anxiety-like behaviours in TBI rats, which may be mediated via inhibiting Nlrp/caspase-1 signalling pathway.
A NOTE ON -BINDING FUNCTIONS AND LINEAR FORESTS
Authors: LAN KAIYANG , LIU FENG , WU DI , ZHOU YIDONG 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Let G and H be two vertex disjoint graphs. The join

$G+H$

is the graph with

$V(G+H)=V(G)+V(H)$

and

$E(G+H)=E(G)\cup E(H)\cup \{xy\;|\; x\in V(G), y\in V(H)\}$

. A (finite) linear forest is a graph consisting of (finite) vertex disjoint paths. We prove that for any finite linear forest F and any nonnull graph H, if

$\{F, H\}$

-free graphs have a

$\chi $

-binding function

$f(\omega )$

, then

$\{F, K_n+H\}$

-free graphs have a

$\chi $

-binding function

$kf(\omega )$

for some constant k.
A Monastery for the Sick
Authors: Henry A. M. 
Published: September 2024

New ventures in religious life are b'eing called forth by the Holy Spirit within the Church. Among these the religious communities for the sick which have come into being during the past few years in Prance are not the least interesting.At a time when illness has become to a great extent a social phenomenon—and paradoxically this is bound up with the great progress of medicine in prolonging the life of the sick —in a country which counts at least five hundred thousand tubercular cases, a very great number of cardiac cases, and more than a hundred thousand cases of paralysis; at a time, too, when great national movements for their protection and help are being organised, it is fitting that those for whom suffering and illness have a significance in the Cross of Christ should be united and brought together.
Age-related changes in lexical tones and intonation in Cantonese infant-directed speech: A longitudinal study
Authors: Wang Luchang , Wong Patrick C. M. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This longitudinal study investigated modifications in lexical tones and intonation in Cantonese infant-directed speech (IDS) to children aged 15 and 23 months. The results showed that to children at both ages, mothers increased intonational pitch height and pitch variability across utterances, and produced lexical tones with generally larger tonal space and greater intra-talker tone variation within categories in IDS compared to adult-directed speech. No significant changes were found in either lexical tones or intonation in IDS between the two ages. In addition, positive correlations were found between the degree of age-related changes in tonal space and intonational exaggerations in IDS as children grow older. The findings were discussed with a focus on the co-occurrence of an increase in tone variation along with tonal space expansion, the age-related changes in lexical tones and intonation, and the associations between the lexical and prosodic pitch modifications.
A longitudinal study on moral emotions and psychosocial functioning among preschool children with and without hearing loss
Authors: Li Zijian , Li Boya , Tsou Yung-Ting , Wang Liyan , Liang Wei , Rieffe Carolien 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Moral emotions such as shame, guilt and pride are crucial to young children’s social-emotional development. Due to the restrictions caused by hearing loss in accessing the social world, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children may encounter extra difficulties in their development of moral emotions. However, little research so far has investigated the development trajectory of moral emotions during preschool years in DHH children. The present study used a longitudinal design to explore the development trajectories of shame, guilt, and pride, in a sample of 259 Chinese DHH and typically hearing (TH) preschoolers aged 2 to 6 years old. The results indicated that according to parent reports, DHH children manifested lower levels of guilt and pride compared to their TH peers, yet the manifested levels of shame, guilt, and pride increased throughout the preschool time at a similar pace in all children. Moreover, whilst guilt and pride contributed to increasing levels of psychosocial functioning over the preschool years, shame contributed to lower social competence and more externalizing behaviors in DHH and TH preschoolers. The outcomes imply that early interventions and adjustment to hearing loss could be useful to safeguard the social development of children with severe hearing loss, and cultural variances shall be taken into consideration when studying moral emotions in a Chinese cultural background.
“We don’t do any of these things because we are a death-denying culture”: Sociocultural perspectives of Black and Latinx cancer caregivers
Authors: Nwakasi Candidus , Esiaka Darlingtina , Nweke Chizobam , Chidebe Runcie C.W. , Villamar Wilson , de Medeiros Kate 
Published: September 2024

AbstractObjectivesCancer is an enormous public health burden among Black and Latinx cancer survivors, and they are at risk of facing barriers to accessing cancer treatment and support in the United States. This study explored the unique challenges and experiences faced by Black and Latinx cancer survivors through the lens of their caregivers, including the specific cultural, social, and systemic factors that influence cancer survivorship experience and quality of life within these communities in the United States.MethodsWe used a qualitative descriptive design for the study, and conducted 6 focus group discussions (3 Latinx and 3 Black groups) with a total of 33 caregivers of cancer survivors, (Mean age = 63 years). Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.ResultsWe identified 3 main themes: (1) families as (un)stressors in survivorship such as the vitality of social connections and families as unintended burden; (2) responses after diagnosis specifically whether to conceal or accept a diagnosis, and (3) experiencing health care barriers including communication gaps, biased prioritizing of care, and issues of power, trust, and need for stewardship.Significance of resultsThe findings align with previous research, highlighting the complex interplay between cultural, familial, and healthcare factors in cancer survivorship experiences within underserved communities. The study reiterates the need for culturally tailored emotional, physical, financial, and informational support for survivors and their caregivers. Also, to improve quality of life, the study highlights a need to strengthen mental health and coping strategies, to help address psychological distress and improve resilience among survivors and their caregivers.
“The Spanish Henri Dunant” of the Institut de Droit International, Nicasio Landa (1830–1891)
Authors: de la Rasilla Ignacio 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis article examines the life and works of Dr Nicasio Landa, the co-founder of the Spanish Red Cross, known as the “Spanish Henri Dunant”. The article begins by discussing his seminal works in the field of international humanitarian law (IHL) and the institutions, notably including the International Committee of the Red Cross, with which he worked until the outbreak of the Franco-Russian War. The article then focuses on Dr Landa's pioneering contributions to the drawing up and application of international law instruments in the framework of the Institut de Droit International, paying special attention to his contribution to IHL and his pioneering codification efforts at the interface between epidemic diseases and international law. The conclusion highlights the seminal role that Dr Landa played in setting the course of an international humanitarian tradition which has largely outlived the memory we have of this hidden figure in the history of IHL.
Write like Cicero: integrating an AI-based classifier in ancient language teaching for idiom acquisition
Authors: Cavaleri Damien , Hersch Micha , Kolde Antje 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
We developed and trained a custom AI text classifier to assist Latin language learners in internalising idioms, with a focus on Ciceronian composition. Idioms are mostly language-, sometimes author-specific expressions that cannot be translated directly into another language. The classifier provides interactive feedback on learners' output, effectively gamifying the process of writing in Latin and motivating students to produce more linguistic output. This not only helps learners build confidence, but also acquire a ‘toolbox’ of idioms useful for both output- and input-based activities. We present the results of our experiment conducted across a number of secondary classes in Switzerland. Our tool is freely available at https://latin-ia.hepl.ch/classifier.
Corporate social responsibility and risk management: charting the course for a sustainable future of the fashion industry
Authors: Macchion Laura 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Non-technical summary
This study explores how corporate social responsibility and risk management intersect in the fashion industry, aiming to promote sustainability. It emphasizes the importance of integrating responsible practices into business strategies to mitigate risks and enhance long-term profitability. By focusing on a multinational fashion supply chain, the study examines real-world examples to highlight the challenges and opportunities in balancing brand image with ethical supply chain management. The findings provide insights into how companies can safeguard their reputation, manage complex supply chains, and contribute positively to sustainability goals in the fashion sector.

Technical summary
This paper investigates the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and risk management within the fashion industry. It conducts an in-depth case study of a prominent multinational fashion supply chain, analyzing 11 suppliers through interviews, observations, and internal documents. The study underscores that integrating CSR principles into risk management strategies helps mitigate supply chain risks and capitalize on business opportunities. It addresses gaps in existing literature by presenting empirical evidence of CSR-driven transformations in the sector, rather than merely documenting unsustainable practices. The study contributes by offering practical insights for fashion businesses aiming to achieve long-term success through sustainable practices. Key implications include the necessity for strategic integration of CSR into operational frameworks to protect corporate image, manage risks effectively, and foster sustainable growth in the competitive fashion marketplace.

Social media summary
From risk management to sustainable success: how corporate social responsibility shapes the future of fashion.
Pushing Towards Privacy
Authors: Dombrowski Jana , Lux Alexandra 
Published: September 2024

Abstract: The use of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to protect online privacy is a promising preventive measure. However, many users lack knowledge of their existence and application. This study reports the results of a pre-registered longitudinal experiment aimed at encouraging Internet users to install and use Tor, which enables anonymous browsing. The study compares two soft-paternalistic interventions: a social norm nudge and an educational boost, each with positive and negative framing. The data ( N T1 = 1,450; N T2 = 1,171) were based on a sample representative of German online users. The study finds that targeting users’ literacy and framing Tor as a PET, rather than as a darknet technology, increases users’ motivation to install and use the browser. However, the effects are only observed in the short-term and do not translate into actual behavior. We discuss implications for theory and practice regarding the effectiveness of interventions encouraging PET adoption.