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Data‐driven prescribed performance platooning sliding mode control under DoS attacks
Authors: Zhang Peng , Che Wei‐Wei 
Published: August 2024

SummaryIn this paper, a prescribed performance model‐free adaptive platooning sliding mode control (PP‐MFAP‐SMC) problem for the nonlinear vehicular platooning systems (VPSs) under denial‐of‐service (DoS) attacks is studied. Firstly, the partial form dynamic linearization (PFDL) technique is employed to convert the nonlinear VPSs into an equivalent linear data model, in which the nonlinear features of the VPSs are compressed into an unknown time‐varying pseudo gradient (PG) vector. Then, an observer is devised to acquire the estimation value of the unknown time‐varying PG vector. To lower the complication of the design, the constrained tracking error is converted into the unconstrained one. Based on which, the sliding mode control (SMC) strategy is proposed to enhance the robustness of the VPSs. Further, a PP‐MFAP‐SMC algorithm with an attack compensation mechanism is developed to ensure that the vehicular tracking errors of the position and velocity can converge to the predefined regions, respectively. Eventually, the effectiveness of the developed algorithm is demonstrated by an actual VPS with the comparisons.
Deeper dive into interoperability and its implications for LunaNet communications and navigation services
Authors: Schier James , Roura Coralí , Paulsen Phillip E. , Vaden Karl , Rock Jennifer , Sheehe Charles J. , Peura Angela , Seibert Marc , Weir Erica Lieb 
Published: August 2024

SummaryThe Artemis program being developed by the United States' (US) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is advancing capabilities to return humans to the Moon and establish an initial base camp and associated infrastructure with extensive contributions from international and commercial partners. In planning for cislunar exploration and science missions, space agencies are collaborating to enable communications, networking, and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems—called LunaNet—to exchange information and provide services to cislunar spacecraft and space systems, thus helping each other to achieve their shared goals. To achieve commonality and lower cost for mutual benefit, the strategy of interoperability is being adopted to help fit all the pieces together and function smoothly. Facilitating interoperability should benefit lunar missions by providing the ability to operate in a collaborative environment similar to the terrestrial Internet. Interoperability allows them to share information, navigate safely despite increasing radio frequency congestion, and follow common processes and procedures for effective joint operations. Unlike prior government‐dominated efforts, this ecosystem is expected to include and benefit for‐profit (commercial) businesses, non‐profit organizations, and academic institutions as active stakeholders. Ultimately, the goal is to enable a cislunar ecosystem of service providers and users to contribute to and/or utilize infrastructure and capabilities to achieve mission objectives that span the full range of human endeavors while supporting a variety of business models. This approach enables a Systems of Systems (SoS), such as a Network of Networks, to be sustainable in the context of the LunaNet ecosystem as systems evolve over time in technologies, standards, components, and user applications. This paper reports on the results of an effort to help frame the development of the international LunaNet architecture by providing a canonical definition of interoperability broad enough to meet these needs, examining architectural and operational implications of the definition, and exploring interoperability strategies and tactics to deploy and evolve the services proposed for cislunar exploration and science missions.
Purpose in life among haemodialysis caregivers: Links with adaptive coping, caregiver burden, and psychological distress
Authors: Sousa Helena , Ribeiro Oscar , Figueiredo Daniela 
Published: August 2024

AbstractResearch has evidenced that purpose in life helps to minimise the strains of providing informal care to a significant other, but little is known about whether this psychological resource influences the paths from stressors to the health outcomes of family caregiving and through which mechanisms it can exert this protective effect. This study aimed to explore the moderating role of purpose in life on the (mediated through adaptive coping) relationship between caregiver burden and psychological distress in haemodialysis caregivers. A cross‐sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of family caregivers (n = 173; M = 55.9, SD = 15.6 years old) of adults undergoing haemodialysis. A moderated‐mediation model was computed to explore the interaction effects of purpose in life on the path between burden and distress, having adaptive coping behaviours as parallel mediators. Results showed that purpose in life had a buffering effect on the mediated (through acceptance coping) relationship between burden and distress (index of partial moderated‐mediation: bsimple = −0.029, 95% bootstrap confidence interval (CI) [‐0.070, −0.002]), and that this conditional effect was lowest at high levels of the moderator (at +1SD: bsimple = 0.038, SE = 0.026, 95% bootstrap CI [0.001, 0.098]). Use of emotional support (F(1,159) = 4.395, p = 0.038) and positive reframing (F(1,159) = 5.648, p = 0.019) also mediated this path. This study expands knowledge about the modifiable internal resources through which purpose in life can help promote psychosocial adjustment to the haemodialysis caregiving process. Mental health promotion initiatives aimed at this population need to consider combining different intervention approaches to foster purpose in life and train adaptive (and flexible) coping skills.
Recent Progress in the Applications of MXene‐Based Materials in Multivalent Ion Batteries
Authors: Fu Wangqin , Aizudin Marliyana , Lee Pooi See , Ang Edison Huixiang 
Published: August 2024

AbstractMultivalent‐ion batteries have garnered significant attention as promising alternatives to traditional lithium‐ion batteries due to their higher charge density and potential for sustainable energy storage solutions. Nevertheless, the slow diffusion of multivalent ions is the primary issue with electrode materials for multivalent‐ion batteries. In this review, the suitability of MXene‐based materials for multivalent‐ion batteries applications is explored, focusing onions such as magnesium (Mg2+), aluminum (Al3+), zinc (Zn2+), and beyond. The unique structure of MXene offers large interlayer spacing and abundant surface functional groups that facilitates efficient ion intercalation and diffusion, making it an excellent candidate for multivalent‐ion batteries electrodes with excellent specific capacity and power density. The latest advancements in MXene synthesis and engineering techniques to enhance its electrochemical performance have been summarized and discussed. With the versatility of MXenes and their ability to harness diverse multivalent ions, this review underscores the promising future of MXene‐based materials in revolutionizing the landscape of multivalent‐ion batteries.
Vertical Conductive Metal–Organic Framework Single‐Crystalline Nanowire Arrays for Efficient Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
Authors: Dong Junjie , Chi Kai , Zhao Yan , Liu Yunqi 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe construction of crystalline metal–organic frameworks with regular architectures supportive of enhanced mass transport and bubble diffusion is imperative for electrocatalytic applications; however, this poses a formidable challenge. Here, a method is presented that confines the growth of nano‐architectures to the liquid‐liquid interface. Using this method, vertically oriented single crystalline nanowire arrays of an Ag‐benzenehexathiol (BHT) conductive metal‐organic framework (MOF) are fabricated via an “in‐plane self‐limiting and out‐of‐plane epitaxial growth” mechanism. This material has excellent electrocatalytic features, including highly exposed active sites, intrinsically high electrical conductivity, and superhydrophilic and superaerophobic properties. Leveraging these advantages, the carefully designed material demonstrates superior electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity, resulting in a low Tafel slope of 66 mV dec−1 and a low overpotential of 275 mV at a high current density of 1 A cm−2. Finite element analysis (FEA) and in situ microscopic verification indicates that the nanowire array structure significantly enhances the electrolyte transport kinetics and promotes the rapid release of gas bubbles. The findings highlight the potential of using MOF‐based ordered nanoarray structures for advanced electrocatalytic applications.
Interfacial Engineering for Controlled Crystal Mosaicity in Single‐Crystalline Perovskite Films
Authors: Park Su Min , Park Sang Wook , Jin Haedam , Baek Dohun , Cha Jeongbeom , Chae Weon‐Sik , Lee Tae Kyung , Kim Min 
Published: August 2024

AbstractOrganic–inorganic hybrid perovskites have attracted significant attention for optoelectronic applications due to their efficient photoconversion properties. However, grain boundaries and irregular crystal orientations in polycrystalline films remain issues. This study presents a method for producing crystalline‐orientation‐controlled perovskite single‐crystal films using retarded solvent evaporation. It is shown that single‐crystal films, grown via inverse temperature crystallization within a confined space, exhibit enhanced optoelectronic property. Using interfacial polymer layer, this method produces high‐quality perovskite single‐crystalline films with varying crystal orientations. Density functional theory calculations confirm favorable adsorption energies for (110) surfaces with methylammonium iodide and PbI2 terminations on poly(3‐hexylthiophene), and stronger adsorption for (224) surfaces with I and methylammonium terminations on polystyrene, influenced by repulsive forces between the thiophene group and the perovskite surface. The correlation between charge transport characteristics and perovskite single‐crystalline properties highlights potential advancements in perovskite optoelectronics, improving device performance and reliability.
microRNA‐125b‐5p alleviated CCI‐induced neuropathic pain and modulated neuroinflammation via targeting SOX11
Authors: Wang Liping , Wang Bei , Geng Xia , Guo Xiaona , Wang Tingting , Xu Jingjing , Jiang Linkai , Zhen Haining 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundIncreasing evidence demonstrated the involvement of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the onset and development of neuropathic pain (NP). Exploring the molecular mechanism underlying NP and identifying key molecules could provide potential targets for the therapy of NP. The function and mechanism of miR‐125b‐5p in regulating NP have been studied, aiming to find a potential therapeutic target for NP.MethodsNP rat models were established by the chronic constriction injury (CCI) method. The paw withdrawal threshold and paw withdrawal latency were assessed to evaluate the establishment and recovery of rats. Highly aggressive proliferating immortalized (HAPI) micoglia cell, a rat microglia cell line, was treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The M1/M2 polarization and inflammation were evaluated by enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay and western blotting.ResultsDecreasing miR‐125b‐5p and increasing SOX11 were observed in CCI rats and LPS‐induced HAPI cells. Overexpressing miR‐125b‐5p alleviated mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia and suppressed inflammation in CCI rats. LPS induced M1 polarization and inflammation of HAPI cells, which was attenuated by miR‐125b‐5p overexpression. miR‐125‐5p negatively regulated the expression of SOX11 in CCI rats and LPS‐induced HAPI cells. Overexpressing SOX11 reversed the protective effects of miR‐125b‐5p on mechanical pain in CCI rats and the polarization and inflammation in HAPI cells, which was considered the mechanism underlying miR‐125b‐5p.ConclusionmiR‐125b‐5p showed a protective effect on NP by regulating inflammation and polarization of microglia via negatively modulating SOX11.
Water Contaminant Detection and Water Purification of Household Drinking Water Using a New Stacking Ensemble Model
Authors: Rajesh Yernagula , Dwarampudi Manasa , Pratap Y. 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTContaminated drinking water sources pose a significant health risk worldwide. Monitoring programs for drinking water quality aims to ensure safe water supply by informing management practices. Improved online monitoring of water systems is necessary as current lab‐based methods are slow and do not offer real‐time public health protection. Rapid detection and response to potential contamination events are crucial to mitigate health risks. Mark of‐purpose water treatment strategies offer a reasonable method for upgrading drinking water quality at the family level and forestalling waterborne illnesses. This study focuses on collecting household drinking water and utilizing various sensors to measure parameters such as pH, turbidity, water level, temperature, and humidity. A consistent water quality noticing system using the stacking outfit model, which solidifies Bayesian association and decision tree techniques, is proposed in this article. Bayesian network analyzes the input data attained from sensors collecting real‐time data and concludes whether the data represents the contamination event. DTs are utilized to demonstrate the connections between multivariate water boundaries utilized in the review. Afterward, a multiobjective, such as a biobjective optimization model and a nondominated genetic algorithm (NGA) are used in this work of optimization to minimize the volume of contaminated water. After the pollution in the water is identified, water decontamination processes are done given point of purpose medicines like ceramic channels and solar water disinfection (SODIS). The method outlined is executed through Python software. The findings indicate that the estimated values for PH, temperature, and turbidity are 7.3, 31.8, and 0.77, respectively. However, the proposed method is compared with the existing C‐NSGA‐II, while compared to this method, the proposed system produces improved cost functions. Consequently, suitable water treatment and supply should be considered to reduce the effects on people's health as well as to improve living conditions, respectively.
Bayesian Optimisation of a Two‐Turbine Configuration Around a 2D Hill Using Large Eddy Simulations
Authors: Jané‐Ippel Christian , Bempedelis Nikos , Palacios Rafael , Laizet Sylvain 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTWhen planning a new wind farm, optimising the turbine layout to maximise power output is crucial. Traditional approaches based on analytical wake models often fail in complex terrain. In such areas, wake‐to‐wake interactions and terrain‐induced effects need to be taken into account via high‐fidelity optimisation. Building on our prior research on how best to maximise offshore wind farm power production by both micro‐siting (layout optimisation) and wake steering (yaw angle optimisation), this study focuses on the optimisation of two onshore wind turbines located around a 2D hill. The proposed approach is based on high‐fidelity simulations (LES) to account for the complexity of the flow and on Bayesian optimisation (BO) to systematically and efficiently find the optimal configuration for the two turbines given a set of parameters. The LES are performed with the high‐order finite‐difference wind farm simulator WInc3D, which has been modified for this study to deal with complex terrains and turbines with yaw and tilt. Following the validation of the immersed boundary method (IBM) and wall modelling used to model the complex terrain and of a modified actuator disc model (ADM) to account for tilted turbines, two BO campaigns are presented in this study, with different sets of parameters to optimise. The main flow features and some statistics for each optimum case are discussed using the flow fields with and without the optimised configuration of the upstream turbine to analyse its impact on the downstream turbine and on the overall power of the system. For the first optimisation, the design variables include the wind turbines' streamwise locations and their hub heights (4 parameters). This optimisation study benefits from an elevated upstream turbine hub, leading to a significant power increase in the downstream turbine, thanks to an acceleration of the flow in front of the hill. For the second optimisation, the design space is modified based on the data from the first optimisation, by replacing the turbine's hub height with the possibility of changing the tilt angle of the upstream turbine (4 parameters). It is found that considerable power gains can be obtained while maintaining a modest upstream turbine hub height, by introducing a positive tilt angle in the upstream turbine. Overall, it is found that by setting up the turbines in ways that exploit the speed‐up of the flow around the hill, both optimised layouts achieve considerable enhancements in power density over a reference configuration.
Evaluating the spatiotemporal variation of Ba River water quality in the agricultural and urban watershed in the highland of Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Tuan Anh , Nguyen Thi Nhan , Dao Van Tri , Schmalz Britta , Tran Le Luu 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe Ba River in Vietnam has been facing pollution due to waste generation from agricultural and urban areas. This study focuses on evaluating the spatiotemporal variations in river water quality based on physicochemical characteristics and pesticide parameters for different seasons in 2022–2023. The results indicate that the concentrations of most parameters in the rainy season were higher than those in the early‐dry and dry seasons due to the non‐point sources in agricultural areas. Notably, the analysis of pesticide residue in both the rainy and dry seasons revealed low levels of chlorpyrifos (ethyl), and deltamethrin was detected in the only rainy season. The results from the hierarchical cluster analysis and water quality index show that the water quality at Ben Mong, An Khe, and Ba River Bridges was classified as moderately to highly polluted. These areas should focus on regular water quality monitoring and appropriate pollution source management.Practitioner Points
Agriculture activities strongly affected the water quality of the Highland Ba River of Vietnam.
Chlorpyrifos and deltamethrin pesticides (0.0074–0.0218 μg/L) were detected in Ba River.
Non‐point pollution sources significantly influenced water quality in the Ba River.
Variations in river water quality mainly depend on seasons and locations.
Water quality index values in rainy seasons (26–88) are lower than that in dry season (37–92).
From routine to rescue: Thyroidectomy for life‐threatening thyrotoxicosis
Authors: Song Zhixing , Akhund Ramsha , Wu Christopher , Wang Rongzhi , Lindeman Brenessa , Fazendin Jessica , Gillis Andrea , Chen Herbert 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundThyroidectomies are routinely same‐day elective procedures. The aim of this study was to investigate outcomes in patients who underwent uncommon urgent thyroidectomy.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients diagnosed with thyrotoxicosis at a quaternary medical center between 2011 and 2023. Included patients were admitted nonelectively with thyroidectomies performed during same hospital stay. Patient demographics, comorbidities, hospital course, and operative outcomes were analyzed.ResultsThirty patients met the inclusion criteria. The majority were female (60%) and Black (60%) with a mean age of 41 ± 14 years. At admission, 76.6% had undetectable thyrotropin levels (<0.01 µU/mL) and 26.7% were diagnosed with thyroid storm. Common presenting comorbidities included atrial fibrillation (53.3%), heart failure (40%), and liver failure (16.7%). Graves' disease was diagnosed in 83.3% of patients, while 13.3% had amiodarone‐induced thyrotoxicosis. Median hospital stay before surgery was 8 days (interquartile range: 4–16). Indications for surgery were adverse medication events (30%), inadequate therapeutic effect by medication (30%), and worsening heart failure (26.7%). Postoperatively, 6.7% required reoperation for neck hematoma, 13.3% experienced temporary hypoparathyroidism, and 6.7% had hoarseness. Following surgery, 50% of patients with atrial fibrillation experienced resolution and 50% with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction showed ultrasonic improvement. Within 30 days, 20% visited the emergency department, none due to thyroidectomy complications, and 13.3% were readmitted for comorbidities. One patient (3.3%) died from liver failure.ConclusionsPatients who require an urgent thyroidectomy often have life‐threatening comorbidities particularly cardiac disease. Performing thyroidectomy in these patients can potentially create clinical homeostasis for further management of their comorbidities.
Introductions: University-Community Links & Core Commitments for Transformative Education
Authors: Elaine Marjorie , Welsh Mahmood Mara 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThis chapter provides context and history for the University-Community Links (UC Links) network as an introduction to the edited volume. We describe the core components of the UC Links model of university-community partnership and core commitments shared across programs, as well as their variability. We provide an orientation to the theme of “transformation” that links the different sections of the volume, organized as transformative histories, transforming pedagogies, transforming learning and lives, transforming learning ecologies, and transforming futures. We also share insight into the collaborative writing process editors and authors engaged in to develop this collective work, and discuss stylistic and editorial choices.
Educación Inclusiva en Uruguay: Creando Narrativas Colaborativas con Niños Migrantes Durante la Pandemia
Authors: Da Silva Mónica 
Published: August 2024

AbstractEste capítulo describe una colaboración entre investigadoras, estudiantes de grado de la Universidad de la República y docentes de una escuela pública en Montevideo, Uruguay, que trabajaron en forma conjunta en el retorno a la presencialidad escolar con una serie de niños participantes de comunidades minoritarias cercanas. Ambientado durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en una escuela que trabaja con un alto porcentaje de niños inmigrantes en Montevideo, este capítulo detalla el desarrollo de un aula multigrado intergeneracional e intercultural que supuso una oportunidad para la reflexión crítica y el crecimiento de todos los participantes (profesores, investigadores, estudiantes universitarios y niños). El programa se basa en modelos como La Clase Mágica y la Quinta Dimensión (descritos en este libro) y promueve el desarrollo de la imaginación de los niños, integrando procesos narrativos, creativos, colaborativos y el uso de diferentes artefactos tecnológicos en contextos comunitarios y escolares. En este capítulo reflexionamos sobre la experiencia del trabajo en pandemia y mostramos cómo el sistema de actividades que construimos ofreció una oportunidad de reflexión crítica y crecimiento para todas las personas que lo integran. Asímismo, se busca generar procesos de inclusión educativa, entendida como la garantía de acceso, permanencia de calidad, pertenencia y participación plena de niños y niñas, independientemente de sus características personales, étnico-raciales, sociales, económicas y culturales a través del diseño e implementación de una propuesta colaborativa y narrativa.