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Powering the future of farming: RF energy harvesting for environmental sustainability
Authors: Zahari M K , Pebrian D El , Shamsi S M , Sulaiman H , Mustaffha S , Shairi N A 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Modern agriculture faces several challenges, including meeting the needs of an expanding population, mitigating the consequences of climate change, depleting natural resources, and reducing the industry’s environmental impact. This paper explores the possibilities of microwave and radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting technologies as alternative and innovative means of advancing sustainable agriculture towards providing solutions for battery replacement. RF energy harvesting has the potential to power precision agriculture equipment, reduce power outages in distant areas, and facilitate the transition to more resource-efficient practices, according to a review of the industry’s current and future issues. RF energy harvesting involves capturing ambient radio frequency signals and converting them into usable electrical energy. This technology harnesses energy from RF sources like cellular towers, Wi-Fi signals, and broadcast transmitters. The process includes capturing RF energy using antennas, converting it to DC power using rectifiers, and storing or using it to power devices. Despite the promise, RF energy harvesting faces challenges such as low energy density, limited efficiency of conversion, and fluctuations in signal strength. However, ongoing advancements in rectifiers, antennas, and integration with IoT devices could significantly enhance its viability. Moreover, as smart farming increasingly relies on IoT devices, RF energy harvesting could become a crucial power source for these low-power sensors and devices, promoting more sustainable farming practices by reducing reliance on conventional batteries. The future of RF energy harvesting looks promising with potential advancements in technology, new materials, and supportive policy and regulatory frameworks.
The potential of cinnamon-derived edible coating to prolong tomato freshness and quality
Authors: Mukhtar N K , Marzuki N H B Ahmad , Zain N Md , Naher L , Mohmad Hairin N E , Mat Arsab N F 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Tomatoes commonly face challenges in shelf life, typically lasting only seven days to two weeks under normal before deterioration. Pathogen attacks, particularly from fungi and bacteria, significantly contribute to the storage deterioration of tomatoes. This study was conducted to investigate the potential of natural edible coating from cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) extract to extend the shelf life and improve the quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). The objective of this study was to determine the best treatment of cinnamon coating in prolonging the shelf life and quality of tomatoes. The quality parameters of tomatoes for total soluble solids (TSS), pH, firmness, colour, and weight loss were analyzed. The study involved seven sample treatments, totalling 35 tomatoes. Five tomato samples were coated with varying percentages of cinnamon (0 %,3 %, 6 %, 9 %, 12 %, and 15 %), one sample was coated with chitosan (positive control), and uncoated (negative control) for 0 % cinnamon. All samples were stored at 28 °C and observed within twelve days. The parameter data was recorded and observations were made every three days. The coating process was replicated three times. The 15% cinnamon treatment demonstrated effectiveness similar to the chitosan positive control across colour, firmness, total dissolved solids, and pH, with insignificant differences (P ≥ 0.05). This highlights cinnamon coating’s efficacy in extending tomato shelf life and quality. Specifically, the 15% cinnamon treatment emerged as the most promising, indicating the potential for significant shelf life extension and preservation of tomato quality.
Influential factors on consumer intention of instant noodle consumption: Evidence from Kelantan Malaysia
Authors: Liew J Y , Loo B W , Boon J G , Ahmad N , Abu Bakar T H S T , Lum W C 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The instant food market, particularly instant noodles, has gained considerable traction worldwide over time. Previous literature has revealed that consumers’ convenience-seeking lifestyles, diverse tastes, etc. are essential parameters driving instant noodle consumption. Instant noodles are pre-cooked noodles offering quick meal solutions. The Asia Pacific region dominates instant noodle consumption. The association between instant noodles and food security is complex and can be a double-edged sword. An excessive craving for instant food without considering food distribution, food nutrition, etc., may jeopardize food security in no time. Evidence concerning dimensions sparking the instant noodle consumption intention among consumers in the context of Malaysia, especially East Coast Malaysia, is limited. Thus, the study aimed to explore the key factors influencing Kelantan consumer intention toward instant noodle consumption. A questionnaire survey was conducted, conveniently sampling data from 384 respondents from all 10 Kelantan districts without a sampling frame, which is adequate for conducting a factor analysis to explore the significant dimensions. The districts included Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas, Tumpat, Tanah Merah, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir Puteh, Bachok, Gua Musang, and Jeli. The questionnaire’s reliability was confirmed by Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test before data collection. Using the SPSS, the descriptive analysis summarized the respondents’ demographic characteristics. The factor analysis inferred six underlying factors, with “convenience, product attributes, and price perception” being the most significant, explaining nearly 40% variance explained. The findings represent a promising tipping point for meeting consumer needs among instant food marketers while safeguarding the nation’s food security and preventing a malnutrition crisis.
Knowledge, attitude and practices of smart farming technology for small scale farmers in paddy production: A case study in Melaka
Authors: Idris N A M , Zulkifli Z 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Rice production improvement is determined by several factors, including the farmers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice towards technology. Production increases in quantity and quality when technology is used instead of traditional methods. Thus, this study aims to assess the level of farmers’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of smart farming technologies on paddy farmers agricultural practices. A modified KAP questionnaire was adapted and tailored to interview 110 respondents. The respondents are 100% males. 54.5% of respondents are between 46 to 60 years old, and only 47.3% respondents have completed their secondary level education. From the finding, only 11.8% can demonstrate and sharing about smart farming, which indicates the knowledge mastery of smart farming among the farmers is still low. However, in terms of attitude, 50% show a deep interest and are willing to learn more. Lastly, finding on practice shows that 16.8% of the respondents have utilized drones as their farming tool whereas 1.8% have used other technological tools. These numbers further substantiate the earlier finding on the farmers’ low level of knowledge on smart farming. For correlation analysis, there is a positive and significant correlation between Knowledge and Attitude scores (r = 0.626, p < 0.001) and between Knowledge and Practice (r = 0.792). Similarly, Practice score and Attitude score are positively and significantly correlated (r=0.570, p<0.001), indicating the importance of attitudes in shaping farming practices. Farmers in Melaka district have mixed understanding of smart farming technologies but are positive about learning and applying them. They express interest in government programs and a community-driven approach to knowledge sharing.
Influence of stacking sequence on flexural properties of hybrid carbon fibre reinforced polymer laminates
Authors: Banhart Dirk , Monir Shafiul , Kochneva Maria , Day Richard J , Luhyna Nataliia , Vagapov Yuriy 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This paper presents a numerical investigation of the influence of the stacking sequence and fibre variation of the plies on the flexural properties of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer laminates. The numerical approach utilised a three-point flexural test to evaluate different quasi-isotropic stacking sequences. It also analysed attempts to reinforce failure-prone plies only using a stronger prepreg material to reduce the cost of the laminate. The results were validated by conducting a cantilever bending test and compared with calculations based on classical lamination theory. The beam deflection, normal stress per ply, and the Puck failure criterion inverse reverse factor per ply were used for evaluation and result comparison. The results showed that the quasi-isotropic stacking sequence [0/90/+45/−45]s is the most suitable for beam applications. Replacement of the outer plies of the composite laminate by a stronger ply material made the hybrid laminate performance almost identical to a pure composite laminate consisting of stronger material only.
Mechanical mechanism of dip effect on bearing capacity of the pillar strength
Authors: Su Yuan , Luo Binyu , Huang Tengda , Liu Xiaoyun , Li Dazhong 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The dip effect on pillar strength in underground ore-body mining is well established, but the variation in stress path (magnitude and direction of stress) due to changing inclination angles requires further study. Using elasticity theory, the Euclidean mean stress tensor characterizes the stress state in pillar zones. Numerical simulations provided the second-order tensor of peak stress for each pillar unit. Through tensor statistical analysis, the Euclidean mean stress tensor matrix was calculated, and its eigenvalues and eigenvectors, representing the magnitude and direction of the principal stress, were derived. This analysis explained the intrinsic dip effect on pillar strength through principal stress characteristics. Finally, the pillar strength envelope function for varying width-height ratios at any dip angle was obtained using the random gradient descent algorithm. Results indicate that in the peak stress state, the average principal stress directions of the pillar change with orebody dip angle, affecting the stress path. The average principal stress increases with pillar size due to increased constraints. These findings offer theoretical insights for pillar design and stability analysis.
The Efficacy Potential of Cyber Security Advice as Presented in News Articles
Authors: Quinlan Mark , Ceross Aaron , Simpson Andrew 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Cyber security advice is a broad church: it is thematically expansive, comprising expert texts, user-generated data consumed by individual users via informal learning and much in-between. While there is evidence that cyber security news articles play a role in disseminating cyber security advice, the nature and extent of that role are not clear. We present a corpus of cyber security advice generated from mainstream news articles. The work was driven by two research objectives. The first objective was to ascertain what kind of actionable advice is being disseminated; the second was to explore ways of determining the efficacy potential of news-mediated security advice. The results show an increase in the generation of cyber security news articles, together with increases in vocabulary complexity and reading difficulty. We argue that these could present challenges for vulnerable users. We believe that this corpus and the accompanying analysis have the potential to inform future efforts to quantify and improve the efficacy potential of security advice dissemination.
Antler size in red deer: declining selection and increasing genetic variance with age, but little senescence
Authors: Mittell Elizabeth A , Mandaliya Priyam , Pemberton Josephine M , Morris Alison , Morris Sean , Johnston Susan E , Kruuk Loeske E B 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
While senescence is a common occurrence in wild populations, not all traits decline with age simultaneously and some do not show any senescence. A lack of senescence in secondary sexual traits is thought to be due to their importance for reproductive success. However, if reproductive success senesces, why would secondary sexual traits apparently not senesce? Here, we explored this question in a wild population of red deer (Cervus elaphus) using antler form (number of points), a secondary sexual trait which shows little senescence, despite the occurrence of reproductive senescence. In line with expectations for traits that senesce, genetic variance in antler form increased with age and selection weakened with age. Therefore, there was no indication that a stronger selection on individuals that survived to older ages was countering the dilution of selection due to fewer individuals being alive. Furthermore, the effect of selective disappearance masking a slight decline in antler form in the oldest years was small. Interestingly, although genetic variance and positive selection of antler form were found, there was no evidence of a response to selection, supporting a genetic decoupling of antler senescence and reproductive senescence. Finally, a positive genetic covariance in antler form among age classes provides a possible explanation for the lack of senescence. These findings suggest that the antler form is under a genetic constraint that prevents it from senescing, providing an interesting evolutionary explanation for negligible senescence in a secondary sexual trait, and consequently, the existence of asynchrony in senescence among traits within populations.
Low CD86 expression is a predictive biomarker for clinical response to the therapeutic human papillomavirus vaccine IGMKK16E7: results of a post hoc analysis
Authors: Ando Hanano , Katoh Yuki , Kobayashi Osamu , Ikeda Yuji , Yahata Hideaki , Iwata Takashi , Satoh Toyomi , Akiyama Azusa , Maeda Daichi , Hori-Hirose Yumiko , Uemura Yukari , Nakayama-Hosoya Kaori , Katoh Kanoko , Nakajima Takahiro , Taguchi Ayumi , Komatsu Atsushi , Kamata Saki , Tomita Naoko , Kato Kiyoko , Aoki Daisuke , Igimi Shizunobu , Kawana-Tachikawa Ai , Schust Danny J , Kawana Kei 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background
Although therapeutic human papillomavirus vaccines could offer a noninvasive treatment for patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, none has been clinically implemented. Oral administration of the therapeutic human papillomavirus vaccine IGMKK16E7 results in the histological regression of human papillomavirus 16–positive cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3 to normal (complete response). We investigated biomarkers that could predict complete response after oral administration of IGMKK16E7.

Methods
Forty-two patients administered high-dose oral IGMKK16E7 in a phase I/II trial were included. Cervix-exfoliated cells were collected before vaccine administration. Gene expression of CD4, CD8, FOXP3, programmed cell death 1 protein, CTLA4, CD103, CD28, CD80, CD86, and programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 in the cells was measured by quantitative reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis and Mann-Whitney tests were used to explore potential biomarkers. Pearson correlation coefficient analysis was used to correlate gene expression profiles with clinical outcome.

Results
The only predictive biomarker of vaccine response for which receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed significant diagnostic performance with histological complete response was CD86 (area under the curve = 0.71, 95% confidence interval = 0.53 to 0.88, P = .020). Patients with complete response had significantly lower CD86 expression (CD86-low) than patients with no complete response (P = .035). The complete response rates for CD86-low and CD86-high patients were 50% and 19%, respectively, and CD86-low patients had a significantly higher complete response rate (P = .047). Compared with all patients, the CD86-low group had a 1.5-fold increase in the complete response rate. Gene expression of CD86 and CTLA4 showed the strongest positive correlation with clinical outcomes in the incomplete response group (P &lt; .001).

Conclusion
Low expression of CD86 in exfoliated cervical cells can be used as a pretreatment biomarker to predict histological complete response after IGMKK16E7 administration.
Parental Socioeconomic Status and an Infant’s Risk of Hospital Admission for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Authors: Koivisto Karoliina M , Nieminen Tea , Hermunen Teemu , Rantanen Matti , Saxén Harri , Madanat-Harjuoja Laura 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background
While clinical risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis are well established, data on socioeconomic risk factors is lacking. We explored the association of parental education, income, and employment status on an infant’s risk of hospitalization for RSV bronchiolitis.

Methods
This population-based retrospective case-control study covered all RSV-related hospital admissions of under 1-year-old children in Finland between 2004 and 2018. Controls were matched by month and year of birth, sex, province of residence, and family size. Registry data were linked using unique personal identity codes. Cases and controls were compared using adjusted odds ratios (aOR) calculated for socioeconomic outcomes including maternal and paternal education, household income, and parental employment.

Results
A total of 10 767 infants and 50 054 controls were included in the study. Lower parental education significantly raised the risk for RSV hospital admission in infants, the risk growing with decreasing education levels; aOR 1.03 (0.96-1.09) with post-secondary education, 1.12 (1.05-1.2) with secondary education, and 1.33 (1.2-1.47) with primary education. Combined parental income was not significant: aOR 0.97 (confidence interval [CI] 0.91-1.05), 1.02 (CI 0.95-1.1), 1 (CI 0.92-1.08), and 0.94 (CI 0.85-1.04), respectively with decreasing income level. Unemployment of both parents seemed to be a risk factor for the child’s RSV hospital admission, aOR 1.24 (1.12-1.38).

Conclusions
Lower parental socioeconomic status may increase the risk of an infant’s RSV hospitalization. Socioeconomic risk factors should be considered when designing RSV infection primary prevention strategies.
Development and epigenetic regulation of Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors in the context of cell-of-origin and halted cell differentiation
Authors: Huhtala Laura , Karabiyik Goktug , Rautajoki Kirsi J 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors (AT/RTs) are aggressive brain tumors primarily observed in infants. The only characteristic, recurrent genetic aberration of AT/RTs is biallelic inactivation of SMARCB1 (or SMARCA4). These genes are members of the mSWI/SNF chromatin-remodeling complex, which regulates various developmental processes, including neural differentiation. This review explores AT/RT subgroups regarding their distinct SMARCB1 loss-of-function mechanisms, molecular features, and patient characteristics. Additionally, it addresses the ongoing debate about the oncogenic relevance of cell-of-origin, examining the influence of developmental stage and lineage commitment of the seeding cell on tumor malignancy and other characteristics. Epigenetic dysregulation, particularly through the regulation of histone modifications and DNA hypermethylation, has been shown to play an integral role in AT/RTs’ malignancy and differentiation blockage, maintaining cells in a poorly differentiated state via the insufficient activation of differentiation-related genes. Here, the differentiation blockage and its contribution to malignancy are also explored in a cellular context. Understanding these mechanisms and AT/RT heterogeneity is crucial for therapeutic improvements against AT/RTs.
Fusariosis in the Sphere
Authors: Aguilar-Zapata Daniel 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
In 2012, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a fungal meningitis outbreak due to Exserohilum rostratum, caused by methylprednisolone administration. Twelve years later, an iatrogenic outbreak of Fusarium meningitis was documented in Mexico after epidural anesthesia.
Obstructive sleep apnea and cerebral small vessel disease in community-based older people: an aspirin in reducing events in the elderly imaging substudy
Authors: Ward Stephanie A , Storey Elsdon , Naughton Matthew T , Wolfe Rory , Hamilton Garun S , Law Meng , Kawasaki Ryo , Abhayaratna Walter P , Webb Katherine L , O’Donoghue Fergal J , Gasevic Danijela , Stocks Nigel P , Trevaks Ruth E , Robman Liubov D , Kolbe Scott , Fitzgerald Sharyn M , Orchard Suzanne G , Wong Tien Y , McNeil John J , Reid Christopher M , Sinclair Ben , Woods Robyn L 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Study Objectives
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase the risk of dementia. A potential pathway for this risk is through cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). In the context of an existing randomized trial of aspirin for primary prevention, we aimed to investigate OSA’s impact on CSVD imaging measures and explore whether aspirin effects these measures over 3 years that differ in the presence or absence of OSA.

Methods
A substudy of the aspirin in reducing events in the elderly (ASPREE) randomized placebo-controlled trial of low-dose aspirin. Community-dwelling participants aged 70 years and above, without cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease, or known OSA completed an unattended limited-channel sleep study that calculated the oxygen desaturation index and apnea–hypopnea index. At baseline and 3 years later, volumes of white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and silent brain infarctions (SBI) were measured on 1.5 Tesla brain magnetic resonance imaging, and retinal vessel calibers were calculated from retinal vascular imaging.

Results
Mild and moderate/severe OSA was detected in 48.9% and 29.9%, respectively, of the 311 participants, who had a mean age of 73.7 years (SD 3.4 years), 38.6% female. OSA of any severity was not associated with WMH volumes, SBI, nor retinal vessel calibers at baseline, nor with change in these measures in the 277 participants with repeated measures acquired after 3 years. OSA of any severity did not interact with aspirin on change in these measures over 3 years.

Conclusions
In healthy older adults undiagnosed OSA was not associated with retinal vascular calibers and neuroimaging measures of CSVD.

Clinical Trial Information
ASPREE trial has registration with the International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) www.isrctn.com, ISRCTN83772183 and with www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT01038583. SNORE-ASA has registration with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) at www.anzctr.org.au, ACTRN12612000891820.