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Two Accreditation Options for Biorepositories
Authors: Davis Richard C. , Rose Joan , Ellis Helena J. , Zmuda Erik , Leelatian Nalin , Summers Thomas , Obeng Rebecca , Vaught Jim , Ramirez Nilsa C. , McCall Shannon J. 
Published: October 2024

Context.—
Biomedical research relies on available biomaterials and associated data, and the quality of this starting material can have a significant impact on the quality of the experimental results. In the 2000s, best-practice documents and guidelines for biorepositories were published, followed in the 2010s by standards documents used to support accreditation. The College of American Pathologists Biorepository Accreditation Program and the International Standards Organization’s standard 20387 were launched in 2012 and 2018, respectively.

Objective.—
To identify quantitative and qualitative differences between the two aforementioned biorepository accreditation standards for use by the larger biomedical research community; the results will empower biorepositories to select an accreditation program that best fits their goals.

Design.—
Individual requirements of both accreditation standards were identified and a bidirectional crosswalk was performed to identify gaps. Requirements were assigned to one of several standardized categories to enable comparison of the relative emphasis of different categories between the standards.

Results.—
Quantitatively, the College of American Pathologists program is comprehensive and stands alone, with 523 requirements, whereas the International Standards Organization program contains 167 requirements and is comprehensive through its incorporation and reference to numerous related standards documents. Qualitatively, both programs rely heavily on the implementation of an overarching quality management system and both programs can accommodate different types of biobanks (eg, human and animal).

Conclusions.—
The standards differ in number of requirements, distribution of requirements across categories, and amount of reliance on separate standard documents. This information may aid in selection of an appropriate accreditation standard.
Role of Eco-spirituality in Psychological Well-Being of Selected Working Women
Authors: Quilon Annabelle 
Published: October 2024

This study intended to determine the role of ecospirituality in the psychological well-being of selected working women in Metro Manila; thus, casual research design as well as a cross-sectional survey were utilized in this study. Moreover, this study aimed to identify the level of ecospirituality and psychological well-being of the participants. A total of 574 working women in Metro Manila were conveniently selected. They participated and voluntarily answered the survey questionnaires, such as the Ecospirituality Scale and the Psychological Well-being Scale. The Ecospirituality Scale measures emotional and spiritual states about nature and has five aspects such as dwelling, caring, revering, experiencing, and relating. Moreover, the Psychological Well-being Scale measured six aspects of wellbeing and happiness, such as autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. Findings revealed that working women were low in dwelling, caring, revering, experiencing, and relating the same as with psychological well-being in terms of personal growth and personal relations with others. On the other hand, they were high in psychological well-being as to autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. Findings also revealed that ecospirituality in terms of caring predicts psychological well-being as to autonomy and personal relations with others. Likewise, ecospirituality in terms of dwelling predicts environmental mastery. Further, ecospirituality in terms of relating predicts psychological well-being as to personal growth, personal relations with others, and purpose in life. On the other hand, all aspects of ecospirituality do not predict psychological well-being as to self-acceptance. It can be concluded that working women’s life fulfillment and happiness were influenced by their spiritual connection with nature; hence, the need to design an employee development program focused on ecopsychology was recommended.
Laudato Si’: Articulation of its Message and the SVD’s Response
Authors: Gutierrez Joselito , Mendoza Jan Kevin , Cercado Jefrey , Paganao, Jr. Sergio 
Published: October 2024

“Laudato Si, mi’ Signore” is a papal encyclical written by Pope Francis and published on May 24, 2015. Intended for all the people, the Holy Father discussed the state of the planet Earth, our common home, and his concern for our future and the future of the coming generations. The document dealt with environmental concerns grounded on theological and spiritual principles. The aim of this paper is to articulate the message of the document and propose how the encyclical can be of use in mitigating global concerns about environmental degradation. This research paper used the “see-judge-act” method to do a theological reflection. For the “see” part, researchers brought to light the nation's current state of the environment of Laudato Si’ in the Philippines. For the “judge” part, researchers discussed pieces of literature that articulated the encyclical, particularly focusing on the “Gospel of Creation.” Finally, for the “act” part, the researchers featured the SVD Laudato Si’ Farm of the SVD (Societas Verbi Divini) priests, brothers, and missionaries in Tagaytay City as a concrete expression of their response to the challenges of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’. The research paper concluded with recommendations for urgent actions, that is, ecological conversion – an encounter with Jesus that leads to meaningful communion with God, other people, and nature. It confronts us to live Laudato Si’ and embrace it as life’s spirituality.
Spontaneous space closure after extraction of young first permanent molar. Retrospective cohort study
Authors: Sabbagh Heba Jafar , Samara Ahmad Adnan , Agou Shoroog Hassan , Turkistani Jihan , Al Malik Manal Ibrahim , Alotaibi Hadeel Abdulatief , Alsolami Abrar Shimi Dhaifallah , Bamashmous Nada Othman 
Published: October 2024

Background
Early compromised first-permanent-molar (FPM) extraction can adversely affect occlusion. However, the current literature does not provide sufficient support for definitive early extraction outcome. This cohort study aimed to evaluate the pattern of post-FPM extraction spontaneous space closure and its pre-extraction indicators.

Methods
Patients of 7–13 years, with compromised FPM at three-tertiary-centers between 2015 and 2019 were retrospectively screened. Pre-extraction indicators were evaluated (extraction location, direction of the second permanent molar (SPM) long-axis, and SPM Demirjian development stage). Spontaneous space closure pattern was evaluated clinically and radiographically using the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) grading system.

Results
In total, 112 FPMs (73-patients) were identified and five (4.5%) of the extraction sites showed favorable combined-ABO-scores. Distal direction of the SPM long-axis in the maxillary arch significantly decreased the relative risk (RR) of having a SPM rotation/alignment ABO score-1 (P = 0.002; RR = 0.64). For the mandibular arch, Demirjian stage D and E significantly decreased the RR of having ABO score-1 for spacing between the SPMs and second premolars (P = 0.029; RR:0.57, P = 0.004; RR:0.53, respectively) and vertical dimension (P = 0.02; RR = 0.53).

Conclusions
The direction of the SPM long-axis and its developmental stage are key indicators of the favorable outcome pattern of spontaneous space closure after FPM early extraction.
Association between plain ropivacaine dose and spinal hypotension for cesarean delivery: a retrospective study
Authors: Li Min , Xie Guohao , Chu Lihua , Fang Xiangming 
Published: October 2024

Background
Data on the association between the plain ropivacaine dose and maternal hypotension during cesarean delivery are limited. Thus, this study aimed to explore this association.

Methods
This retrospective study included patients undergoing cesarean sections under spinal or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia with plain ropivacaine at The First Hospital of Fuyang, Hangzhou, China, between 2018 and 2022. Data were obtained from the anesthesia information management system. Liner trend tests were used to distinguish the linear relationship between spinal hypotension and the plain ropivacaine dose, and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to calculate the dose threshold. Logistic regression was used to adjust for confounders. Sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the stability of the results. The secondary outcome was vasopressor use (metaraminol and ephedrine).

Results
In total, 1,219 women were included. The incidence of hypotension linearly correlated with the plain ropivacaine dose (adjusted P-value for trend, P < 0.001). Thus, we used a dose threshold of 17.5 mg to compare the dose as a binary variable (≥17.5 mg vs. < 17.5 mg). Plain ropivacaine doses of ≥17.5 mg were associated with a higher incidence of spinal hypotension (adjusted odds ratio: 2.71; 95% confidence interval [1.85–3.95]; P < 0.001). The sensitivity analyses yielded similar results. The plain ropivacaine dose also correlated with metaraminol use but not ephedrine use.

Conclusions
The incidence of spinal-induced hypotension in women undergoing cesarean section linearly correlated with the plain ropivacaine dose. The dose threshold for hypotension risk was 17.5 mg.
Survey of Rice Sheath Blight Disease in Kuttanad and Effect of Biocontrol Agents and Fungicides against Rhizoctonia solani
Authors: Gilbert Archana , Surendran M. , M. S. Smilu Mohan , Thara Susha S. 
Published: October 2024

Aims: Rice is an important crop cultivated worldwide, whose production is influenced by numerous factors like pest, disease, weather parameters. In India, diseases accounts for 35 per cent in yield reduction, with sheath blight being significant. This disease is notably prevalent in Kuttanad region of Kerala. This study involves a survey conducted in Kuttanad to assess the extent of the disease and in vitro management using biocontrol agents and fungicides.
Study Design: Study was outlined in Completely Randomised Design (CRD) to evaluate the in vitro efficacy of bioagents.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani and M.S. Swaminathan Rice Research Station, Moncompu, between 2022 and 2023
Methodology: Survey was conducted in forty locations of Kuttanad in which the disease incidence was recorded and samples were collected. The isolates obtained were tested for pathogenicity by artificial inoculation on rice variety, Uma. Cultural characteristics of isolates were studied. The virulent culture obtained was further advanced for the in vitro studies with biocontrol agents and fungicides. The inhibition of fungal growth was also recorded.
Results: Forty isolates of sheath blight pathogen (Rhizoctonia solani) were obtained. The virulent isolate among these was identified on the basis of number of days taken for symptom development by artificial inoculation and this was further advanced for the in vitro studies. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens was found to be more effective with an inhibition percentage of 68.64. Among the tested fungicides, Kresoxim methyl 40% + Hexaconazole 8% WG showed cent per cent growth inhibition of pathogen at 500 and 1000 ppm concentrations which was on par with Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SC at 1000 ppm.
Conclusion: From this study, it can be concluded that, that these biocontrol agents and fungicides are very effective in the management of the pathogen and hence can be used for further field-level studies in management of the disease.
Impact of Shelf life on the Quality of Cocoa Butter Extracted by Screw Press
Authors: Shamna N P , Rajesh G K , Thasneem P Jahana 
Published: October 2024

Aims: To evaluate the changes in the quality of cocoa butter during storage extracted using the developed screw press-type cocoa butter extractor.
Study Design: Statistical analysis was done using t-test.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Processing and Food Engineering lab, Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology, Tavanur under ICAR-AICRP on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology Scheme for 3 months.
Methodology: Shelf life study of the cocoa butter extracted at optimized condition (100ºC barrel temperature, 50 rpm screw speed, 2 kg/hr feed rate) was done in polyethylene pouch of 80 micron thickness and stored under ambient temperature (25±5°C) for a period of 3 months. Various quality parameters viz., free fatty acid, iodine number, peroxide number, moisture content and water activity of stored butter were determined at regular intervals of 30 days for 3 months.
Results: Statistical analysis (t-test) showed that, there was no significant changes in the quality of cocoa butter during storage. The quality parameters of cocoa butter viz.,free fatty acid (1.28%), iodine number (34.74), peroxide value (1.685), moisture content (0.15%) and water activity (0.645) were within the allowable limits recommended by CODEX standards even after 3 months of storage.
Conclusion: During the course of storage, all quality parameters viz., free fatty acid, peroxide value, iodine number, moisture content and water activity were found to be increased. However, all the quality parameters of cocoa butter stored under ambient temperature were within the acceptable limit prescribed by CODEX standards till 90 days with constant quality attributes.
Memória, patrimônio e cultura material: aspectos do grupo social dos veteranos de guerra em desaparecimento na cidade de Belém do Pará
Authors: Carnevale Machado Lucas 
Published: October 2024

Neste trabalho, discutiremos as diferentes construções sobre o grupo social expedicionário, abordando as diferentes formas de produção deste patrimônio pelos agentes da memória, somada aos arcabouços teóricos necessários para entender as dinâmicas das atas e suas reuniões internas. Atrelado a essas questões, será discutido o processo de abandono da instituição que levou a deterioração do prédio associativo e de seu acervo histórico e administrativo, apresentando as diversas questões no processo de construção e destruição desse patrimônio material dos veteranos.
Die europäische KI-Verordnung (AI Act) Teil 3 – Transparenzpflichten, Durchsetzung, Gesamtbewertung
Authors: Borges Georg 
Published: October 2024

Zusammenfassung
Die Regeln zur Transparenz bilden, neben den Verboten bestimmter KI-Anwendungen und den Regeln für Hochrisiko-KISysteme, den dritten Regelungsbereich der KI-Verordnung. Für alle drei materiellen Regelungskonzepte sind die Regeln zur Durchsetzung der Anforderungen von Bedeutung. Der Beitrag erörtert die Transparenzpflichten (I.), gibt einen Überblick über das Konzept zur Durchsetzung (II.) und schließt mit einer vorläufigen Bewertung der KI-Verordnung hinsichtlich ihrer Bedeutung im Rechtsrahmen für künstliche Intelligenz und ihrer Bedeutung für die Praxis (III.).
Die neue Dimension der Geschäftsleitungshaftung nach der NIS-2-Richtlinie — Eine kritische Betrachtung des § 38 BSIG-E
Authors: Grosmann Patrick , Gerecke Christian , Aschenbrenner Alina 
Published: October 2024

Zusammnefassung
Der erweiterte und konkretisierte Pflichtenkreis für Geschäftsleitungen wichtiger und besonders wichtiger Einrichtungen gem. § 38 BSIG-E erhöht deren persönliche Verantwortung für die Cybersicherheit. Die Neuregelung verpflichtet Geschäftsleitungen zur Gewährleistung sowie Überwachung von IT-Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und macht Schulungen obligatorisch. Dieser Beitrag nimmt eine dogmatische Einordnung und Untersuchung der rechtlichen Implikationen des § 38 BSIG-E vor.
Open Source Software in den neuen EU Rechtsakten — Viel gesonderte Regulierung, wenig Rechtssicherheit
Authors: Lejeune Mathias 
Published: October 2024

Zusammenfassung
Der Beitrag erläutert, inwieweit die folgenden EU Rechtsakte auf Open Source Software anzuwenden sind bzw. die Besonderheiten von Open Source Software berücksichtigen: Zunächst werden die Vorgaben in der künftigen neuen EU Produkthaftungsrichtlinie (II.) und dem künftigen EU Cyber Resilience Act (III.) untersucht, die beide am 10.10.2024 vom Rat in erster Lesung verabschiedet wurden. Sodann werden die Vorgaben in der EU KIVerordnung (IV.) dargestellt und erörtert, inwieweit das Schuldrecht für digitale Produkte (V.) auf Open Source Software anzuwenden ist.
The Influence of a Sandy Substrate, Seagrass, or Highly Turbid Water on Albedo and Surface Heat Flux
Authors: Fogarty M. C. , Fewings M. R. , Paget A. C. , Dierssen H. M. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractSea‐surface albedo is a combination of surface‐reflected and water‐leaving irradiance, but water‐leaving irradiance typically contributes less than 15% of the total albedo in open‐ocean conditions. In coastal systems, however, the bottom substrate or suspended particulate matter can increase the amount of backscattered light, thereby increasing albedo and decreasing net shortwave surface heat flux. Here a sensitivity analysis using observations and models predicts the effect of light scattering on albedo and the net shortwave heat flux for three test cases: a bright sand bottom, a seagrass canopy, and turbid water. After scaling to the full solar shortwave spectrum, daytime average albedo for the test cases is up to 0.20 and exceeds the value of 0.05 predicted using a commonly applied parameterization. Daytime net shortwave heat flux into the water is significantly reduced, particularly for waters with bright sediments, dense horizontal seagrass canopies < 0.25 m from the sea surface, or highly turbid waters with suspended particulate matter concentration
50 g m−3. Observations of a more vertical seagrass canopy within 0.2 and 1 m of the surface indicate the increase in albedo compared to the common parameterization is negligible. Therefore, we suggest that the commonly applied albedo lookup table can be used in coastal heat flux estimates in water as shallow as 1 m unless the bottom substrate is highly reflective or the water is highly turbid. Our model results provide guidance to researchers who need to determine albedo in highly reflective or highly turbid conditions but have no direct observations.
Performance of Optimally Merged Multisatellite Precipitation Products Using the Dynamic Bayesian Model Averaging Scheme Over the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Ma Yingzhao , Hong Yang , Chen Yang , Yang Yuan , Tang Guoqiang , Yao Yunjun , Long Di , Li Changmin , Han Zhongying , Liu Ronghua 
Published: December 2017

AbstractAccurate estimation of precipitation from satellites at high spatiotemporal scales over the Tibetan Plateau (TP) remains a challenge. In this study, we proposed a general framework for blending multiple satellite precipitation data using the dynamic Bayesian model averaging (BMA) algorithm. The blended experiment was performed at a daily 0.25° grid scale for 2007–2012 among Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Multisatellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) 3B42RT and 3B42V7, Climate Prediction Center MORPHing technique (CMORPH), and Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information using Artificial Neural Networks‐Climate Data Record (PERSIANN‐CDR). First, the BMA weights were optimized using the expectation‐maximization (EM) method for each member on each day at 200 calibrated sites and then interpolated to the entire plateau using the ordinary kriging (OK) approach. Thus, the merging data were produced by weighted sums of the individuals over the plateau. The dynamic BMA approach showed better performance with a smaller root‐mean‐square error (RMSE) of 6.77 mm/day, higher correlation coefficient of 0.592, and closer Euclid value of 0.833, compared to the individuals at 15 validated sites. Moreover, BMA has proven to be more robust in terms of seasonality, topography, and other parameters than traditional ensemble methods including simple model averaging (SMA) and one‐outlier removed (OOR). Error analysis between BMA and the state‐of‐the‐art IMERG in the summer of 2014 further proved that the performance of BMA was superior with respect to multisatellite precipitation data merging. This study demonstrates that BMA provides a new solution for blending multiple satellite data in regions with limited gauges.
Global Analysis of Ecosystem Evapotranspiration Response to Precipitation Deficits
Authors: He Bin , Wang Haiyan , Guo Lanlan , Liu Junjie 
Published: December 2017

AbstractChanges in ecosystem evapotranspiration (ET) due to precipitation deficits (PD) can relieve or aggravate soil moisture shortages, thus impacting drought severity. Previous findings have conflicted with regard to response of ET to PD. The present study relies on a global land ET synthesis data set (ETsyn) and observations from eddy‐covariance towers (ETobs) to thoroughly examine the sensitivity of ET to PD, which is represented by the standardized precipitation index. There was a contrast in the response to PD between arid and humid ecosystems. ETsyn of arid ecosystems was typically reduced promptly in response to a reduction of precipitation, while ETsyn in humid ecosystems experienced a two‐staged change: First, there was an enhancement, and then a reduction associated with persisting PD. Compared with ETsyn, ETobs suggests the occurrence of a more significant ET transition in response to PD. In arid ecosystems, ET typically negatively correlated with low PD, but this was limited by a large PD. Findings from this study are crucial for understanding the role of ET in drought evolution.
Optical Filters
Authors: Piegari Angela 
Published: December 2017

Abstract

This article is an update of the original article
filters, optical
in which the theory of optical filters, the basic physical phenomena, and several types of filters were described.

Starting from these concepts, a number of examples of filter applications are reported, showing the variety of wavelength ranges and filter dimensions that could be required.
Application fields such as automobiles and buildings, lighting and displays, laser facilities, and space and security are considered, as representative of different conditions of use. Traditional and more recent types of filters are described, taking into account the development of less conventional materials and structures.
On the Existence of Excitonic Signatures in the Optical Response of Metal–Organic Frameworks: Comment on “van der Waals Metal–Organic Framework as an Excitonic Material for Advanced Photonics”
Authors: Polozkov R. G. , Senkevich N. Y. , Vrubel I. I. , Shelykh I. A. 
Published: December 2017

AbstractIn a recent experimental paper, it was claimed that pronounced excitonic signatures are observed in optical response of Zn‐based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) at room temperature. Performing ab initio modelling, it is demonstrated that an alternative interpretation based on single‐electron optical transitions between narrow π‐bands in the system of aromatic rings of the ligand is far more plausible. Although these results do not rule the possibility of exciton formation in MOFs out completely, they show that extreme caution should be taken in attributing the features in photoabsorption spectra alone to excitons, and additional proof, such as data on long‐distance energy transfer, is necessary.