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Integrated assessment of decentralized wastewater treatment plants in a semi-arid region in Bolivia
Authors: Echeverría Ivette , Escalera Ramiro , Saavedra Oliver , Aliaga Gabriel , Montoya Renato 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT

This study comprehensively evaluates four wastewater treatment plants intended for agricultural reuse in a semi-arid low-moderate temperature region. It considers environmental, technical, economic, and social perspectives. Anaerobic baffled reactors with hybrid gravel filters (ABR + HGF + VGF) proved the most efficient, with moderate requirements in space, O&M, and energy, albeit the highest treatment cost. Up-flow sludge blanket reactor with activated sludge (UASB + AS) demonstrated high efficiency and compactness, with moderate treatment costs. However, it incurred high energy demands, complex O&M, and more sludge generation. UASB with horizontal gravel filter (UASB + HGF) was among the most land-intensive systems, with moderate costs and O&M requirements, and low energy consumption. However, it fell short of meeting certain environmental criteria. ABR with stabilization ponds (ABR + PONDS) emerged as the most economical, with low energy consumption, but was also among the most land-intensive and failed to achieve adequate effluent quality. Socially, all WWTPs were well accepted for agricultural reuse benefits. In terms of odor perception, UASB + AS and ABR + HGF + VGF exhibit the lowest impact. The Most Appropriate Treatment Technology Index ranked ABR + HGF + VGF and UASB + AS as adequate technologies, while UASB + HGF and ABR + PONDS were poorly adequate. The study recommends a four-dimensional assessment for selecting the most suitable technology, considering the specific context.
Using Radar Rainfall to Explain the Occurrence of a 2012 Soil Slip Near Mt. LeConte, TN, USA
Authors: Keaton Jeffrey R. 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
A storm on August 5, 2012, triggered a soil slip that mobilized into a debris flow in a relatively remote part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 2 km southwest of Mt. LeConte, TN. A rain gauge at Mt. LeConte Resort, recorded manually at 07:00 Eastern Time each day, reported 92.46 mm of rainfall on August 6, 2012, to the National Weather Service. Near Composite Reflectivity (NCR) and Digital Precipitation Array (DPA) products from the Knoxville, TN, NEXRAD Doppler weather radar station for August 5 and 6, 2012, were used to infer the storm's rainfall intensity and duration details. NCR products consist of the maximum radar reflectivity value from all 14 elevation angles scanned for each 1.09 km2 cell, which users must convert to precipitation depth. DPA products are rain rate (in./hr) calculated with a National Weather Service model that uses radar reflectivity and automated rain gauge measurements to assign regional bias factors to each complete radar scan of the atmosphere surrounding the radar station using a national grid system composed of 17.12 km2 cells. Cumulative NCR inferred rain depth was 90.65 mm at the Mt. LeConte gauge location and 69.23 mm at the soil slip location. The cumulative DPA rain depth was 47.64 mm at the gauge. The maximum 15 minute NCR precipitation intensity was 39.61 mm/hr at the Mt. LeConte gauge location and 63.24 mm/hr at the soil slip location. The timing of the soil slip probably coincided with a 20-minute-long interval of maximum intensity precipitation.
Maatschappelijke doelgroepen en activiteiten van het project De Start van Veeteelt in Nederland
Authors: Raemaekers Daan , Van Oorsouw Marie-France 
Published: July 2024

Societal target audiences and activities of the project the Emergence of Domesticated Animals in the Netherlands (EDAN). This contribution presents the societal outreach activities that are part of the 2020-2024 EDAN project. We present the ambition to have an impact on farmers because they play an important role as caretakers of archaeological values in the soil. To this end, we organized an exhibition in the Rundveemuseum in Aartswoud and produced a freely available module for students in animal husbandry.
De mesolithische structuur van Kampen: woonhut, windscherm of luchtkasteel?
Authors: Stoop Dion , Verbeek Cyriel 
Published: July 2024

The mesolithic features of Kampen: hut, windbreak or castle in the air? In 2016, several possible posthole were found below a circular Mesolithic flint scatter in Kampen (province of Overijssel, the Netherlands). Based on spatial analysis (ring-and-sector analysis) of the flint corresponding to these possible postholes, this scatter was interpreted by Geerts et al (2019) as “the best example of a Mesolithic dwelling-structure known so far in the Netherlands”(translation). Although this is a very promising site, there are some doubts about this interpretation. Several of the ‘postholes’ were dismissed as natural features in the field, and the features which constitute the postulated hut do not correspond morphologically to each other, even though these are supposedly contemporary. This is especially true for the ‘central pole’. This leaves room for other interpretations, such as a windbreak, or natural features, and the find cannot be irrefutably interpreted as a dwelling structure.
Exploring Psychotherapists’ Attitudes on Internet- and Mobile-Based Interventions in Germany: Thematic Analysis
Authors: Hildebrand Anne Sophie , Planert Jari , Machulska Alla , Margraf Lena Maria , Roesmann Kati , Klucken Tim 
Published: July 2024

Background
In recent years, internet- and mobile-based interventions (IMIs) have become increasingly relevant in mental health care and have sparked societal debates. Psychotherapists’ perspectives are essential for identifying potential opportunities for improvement, facilitating conditions, and barriers to the implementation of these interventions.

Objective
This study aims to explore psychotherapists’ perspectives on opportunities for improvement, facilitating conditions, and barriers to using IMIs.

Methods
The study used a qualitative research design, utilizing open-ended items in a cross-sectional survey. A total of 350 psychotherapists were asked to provide their written opinions on various aspects of IMIs. Thematic analysis was conducted to analyze the data and identify core themes.

Results
The analysis revealed 11 core themes related to the use of IMIs, which were categorized into 4 superordinate categories: “Applicability,” “Treatment Resources,” “Technology,” and “Perceived Risks and Barriers.” While many psychotherapists viewed IMIs as a valuable support for conventional psychotherapy, they expressed skepticism about using IMIs as a substitute. Several factors were perceived as hindrances to the applicability of IMIs in clinical practice, including technological issues, subjective concerns about potential data protection risks, a lack of individualization due to the manualized nature of most IMIs, and the high time and financial costs for both psychotherapists and patients. They expressed a desire for easily accessible information on evidence and programs to reduce the time and effort required for training and advocated for this information to be integrated into the conceptualization of new IMIs.

Conclusions
The findings of this study emphasize the importance of considering psychotherapists’ attitudes in the development, evaluation, and implementation of IMIs. This study revealed that psychotherapists recognized both the opportunities and risks associated with the use of IMIs, with most agreeing that IMIs serve as a tool to support traditional psychotherapy rather than as a substitute for it. Furthermore, it is essential to involve psychotherapists in discussions about IMIs specifically, as well as in the development of new methodologies in psychotherapy more broadly. Overall, this study can advance the use of IMIs in mental health care and contribute to the ongoing societal debate surrounding these interventions.
Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment From Non-Semantic, Acoustic Voice Features: The Framingham Heart Study
Authors: Ding Huitong , Lister Adrian , Karjadi Cody , Au Rhoda , Lin Honghuang , Bischoff Brian , Hwang Phillip H 
Published: July 2024

Background
With the aging global population and the rising burden of Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRDs), there is a growing focus on identifying mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to enable timely interventions that could potentially slow down the onset of clinical dementia. The production of speech by an individual is a cognitively complex task that engages various cognitive domains. The ease of audio data collection highlights the potential cost-effectiveness and noninvasive nature of using human speech as a tool for cognitive assessment.

Objective
This study aimed to construct a machine learning pipeline that incorporates speaker diarization, feature extraction, feature selection, and classification to identify a set of acoustic features derived from voice recordings that exhibit strong MCI detection capability.

Methods
The study included 100 MCI cases and 100 cognitively normal controls matched for age, sex, and education from the Framingham Heart Study. Participants' spoken responses on neuropsychological tests were recorded, and the recorded audio was processed to identify segments of each participant's voice from recordings that included voices of both testers and participants. A comprehensive set of 6385 acoustic features was then extracted from these voice segments using OpenSMILE and Praat software. Subsequently, a random forest model was constructed to classify cognitive status using the features that exhibited significant differences between the MCI and cognitively normal groups. The MCI detection performance of various audio lengths was further examined.

Results
An optimal subset of 29 features was identified that resulted in an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.87, with a 95% CI of 0.81-0.94. The most important acoustic feature for MCI classification was the number of filled pauses (importance score=0.09, P=3.10E–08). There was no substantial difference in the performance of the model trained on the acoustic features derived from different lengths of voice recordings.

Conclusions
This study showcases the potential of monitoring changes to nonsemantic and acoustic features of speech as a way of early ADRD detection and motivates future opportunities for using human speech as a measure of brain health.
A Compressive Armchair (OTO) to Perform Deep Pressure Therapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: User-Centered Design and Feasibility Study
Authors: Gargot Thomas , Vachaud Amandine , Gilard Clémence , Audrain Alexia , Gomot Marie , Guidotti Marco , Briend Frédéric , Malvy Joëlle , Bonnet Brilhault Frédérique 
Published: July 2024

Background
Deep pressure therapy (DPT) is widely used to reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but evidence of its efficacy is limited.

Objective
This study aims to design a usable, nonstigmatizing compressive armchair that can be easily controlled, electronically, by the user.

Methods
A user-centered approach was used to assess the usability of the device. Testing was carried out in a day hospital for children with ASD in France, with a convenience sample of children with severe forms of ASD and intellectual deficiency (N=39). The Witteman design guideline was used. The System Usability Scale and time of use were reported.

Results
The final product is a compressive armchair designed to be user centered, with 4 different cells that can be inflated to induce tailored pressure on the body. The pressure level is recorded electronically. Usability was between good and excellent. The device was used by 39 children, once or twice weekly, over a period of 31 months. Each session lasted between 3 and 20 minutes. The armchair takes up less space than a hug machine. Performing sessions with the chair is feasible.

Conclusions
First clinical impressions show a decrease in anxiety, improved emotional regulation, and improved attention. DPT is widely used in occupational therapy and frequently requested by parents, but efficacy studies are too scarce to make evidence-based recommendations for its use. The results presented here support further controlled efficacy studies of DPT in the treatment of anxiety in children with ASD.
Twitter Discussions on #digitaldementia: Content and Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Cho Hyeongchan , Kim Kyu-Min , Kim Jee-Young , Youn Bo-Young 
Published: July 2024

Background
Digital dementia is a term that describes a possible decline in cognitive abilities, especially memory, attributed to the excessive use of digital technology such as smartphones, computers, and tablets. This concept has gained popularity in public discourse and media lately. With the increasing use of social media platforms such as Twitter (subsequently rebranded as X), discussions about digital dementia have become more widespread, which offer a rich source of information to understand public perceptions, concerns, and sentiments regarding this phenomenon.

Objective
The aim of this research was to delve into a comprehensive content and sentiment analysis of Twitter discussions regarding digital dementia using the hashtag #digitaldementia.

Methods
Retrospectively, publicly available English-language tweets with hashtag combinations related to the topic of digital dementia were extracted from Twitter. The tweets were collected over a period of 15 years, from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2022. Content analysis was used to identify major themes within the tweets, and sentiment analysis was conducted to understand the positive and negative emotions associated with these themes in order to gain a better understanding of the issues surrounding digital dementia. A one-way ANOVA was performed to gather detailed statistical insights regarding the selected tweets from influencers within each theme.

Results
This study was conducted on 26,290 tweets over 15 years by 5123 Twitter users, mostly female users in the United States. The influencers had followers ranging from 20,000 to 1,195,000 and an average of 214,878 subscribers. The study identified four themes regarding digital dementia after analyzing tweet content: (1) cognitive decline, (2) digital dependency, (3) technology overload, and (4) coping strategies. Categorized according to Glaser and Strauss’s classifications, most tweets (14,492/26,290, 55.12%) fell under the categories of wretched (purely negative) or bad (mostly negative). However, only a small proportion of tweets (3122/26,290, 11.86%) were classified as great (purely positive) or swell sentiment (mostly positive). The ANOVA results showed significant differences in mean sentiment scores among the themes (F3,3581=29.03; P<.001). The mean sentiment score was –0.1072 (SD 0.4276).

Conclusions
Various negative tweets have raised concerns about the link between excessive use of digital devices and cognitive decline, often known as digital dementia. Of particular concern is the rapid increase in digital device use. However, some positive tweets have suggested coping strategies. Engaging in digital detox activities, such as increasing physical exercise and participating in yoga and meditation, could potentially help prevent cognitive decline.
EFL Writer Identity Construction in Academic Writings: A Systematic Review
Authors: Wang Nengyan 
Published: July 2024

English, as the most widely used language in academic publications, poses great challenges for novice EFL researchers not only in the language competence, but also in constructing authorial identity in academic writing because the codes for the construction of writer identity is implicit. This paper reviews the research on identity construction in academic writing among EFL writers published in key applied linguistics journals between 2000 and 2024, and summarizes the current research status of writer identity construction in academic writing and delves into the characteristics and influencing factors of identity construction. Through in-depth analysis of the theoretical framework and the characteristics of the EFL writers, we have selected representative papers, including empirical studies, theoretical discussions, and case studies, to ensure the comprehensiveness and accuracy of this review.The study found that the construction of writer identity in academic writing is a complex and multifaceted process. It is not only influenced by the English language proficiency of the writer but also by a combination of factors such as individual experiences, academic background, and sociocultural factors. These factors collectively shape the writer’s identity and recognition by others in the academic community, thereby affecting their status and influence in the academic field. This paper aims to provide valuable references and inspirations for future research on academic writing and writer identity construction.
Characterization and Antioxidant Activity Assay of Essential Oil Parts of Rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
Authors: Helilusiatiningsih Nunuk , Syahara Muhammad Alwi , Irawati Titik 
Published: July 2024

Rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) is known as a plant whose calyx contain high levels of antioxidant bioactive compounds and good inhibitory power against free radicals. However, other parts of the rosella plant have not yet been utilized for their antioxidant content and activity. The aim of this research is to compare the profiles of essential oils of parts of the rosella plant (seeds, leaves and flower petals) and their antioxidant activity. This research method begins with the process of extracting essential oils using the water-steam distillation method. Furthermore, the profile of the essential oil is known from the results of yield calculations and characterization using the GC-MS instrument. The antioxidant activity was tested using the DPPH method. The yield of essential oils obtained was 0.0107% for seeds, 0.0087% for leaves and 0.0136% for flower petals. GC-MS characterization shows that the most abundant chemical components contained in the essential oils of seeds, leaves, and flower petals are fatty acid compounds (2-propanoic acid, butanoic acid, hexanoic acid) and esters (neopentyl isobutyrate). The results of the antioxidant activity test showed the IC50 value for each essential oil, namely, seeds: 30.15 μg/ml, leaves: 171.27 μg/ml and flower petals: 126.58 μg/ml. The compound characteristics obtained showed the best results for rosella seed essential oil, this was supported by the fairly high antioxidant activity test results IC50 <50 μg/ml. Keywords: Antioxidant activity, Characterization, Essential oils, IC50, Yield.
The Effect of Village Fund on Inequality and Inclusive Growth in Indonesia: A District Level Case Study
Authors: Putra Wahyu Pratama , Prasetyia Ferry 
Published: July 2024

Objective –This study tries to find the relationship between Village Fund expenditures and the inequality and growth inclusiveness using data from 434 districts for the time span of seven years from 2015 to 2021.Design/Methodology –This study uses quantitative research. The research data comprised the data of Village Fund, Gini Ratio, and Inclusive Growth Index from the Ministry of Finance, Central Bureau of Statistics, and the Ministry of National Development Planning. To investigate the relationship between variables, a dynamic panel data with Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) approach is applied.Results –This study revealed the relationship between Village Fund and Inequality and Inclusive Growth. We found that there is no strong relationship between the Village Fund, the first lag of the Village Fund, the second lag of Village Fund and Inequality among specifications. Similar relationships are also shown by the Village Fund, the first lag of Village Fund, the second lag of the Village Fund, and the Inclusive Growth among specifications. In other words, the implementation of Village Fund could not eradicate the inequality problem and could not support inclusion of economic growth in the village level.Research Limitations/Implications –The result of this study potentially has a major implication in terms of program delivery effectiveness and the factors that influence the program effectiveness. Furthermore, in this particular research, the major problems with village fund allocation are the equity issue of the allocation scheme and the clarity of the village service responsibilities.Novelty/Originality –This study uses a different approach to the panel data, which is a dynamic panel data with GMM approach. This study also uses a more specific scope of the data which is a district (kabupaten/kota) level in Indonesia.
Beyond Expectations: Corporate Governance's Insufficiency in Fraud Prevention
Authors: Nuraini A Nuraini A , Ariani Nita Erika , Lautania Maya Febrianty 
Published: July 2024

Objective –The specific objectives to be achieved in this research are to (1) test the Beneish model (1999) as a predictor of reliable manipulation or indicator to reveal signals or symptoms of financial reporting fraud. (2) Test whether corporate governance effectiveness reduces financial statement fraud.Design/Methodology –The research analyzed publicly listed non-financial firms listed in Indonesia's stock exchange (IDX) from 2017 to 2022. Simple random sampling was used to select 86 companies per year, resulting in 617 year-firm observations. Data analysis was carried out by logistic regression multiple with panel data. The test was carried out by adopting the Beneish benchmark index (Z-score) model which is effective for predicting indications of fraudulent financial statements. Results –The test results show that there is 99.8% of incidents indicated financial statement fraud and the other 0.2% did not indicate financial statement fraud. Corporate governance mechanisms consisting of institutional ownership, audit committees, and audit quality does not mitigate fraud. It is anticipated that the research's contribution will serve as a practical guide and reference for the examination of indicators of fraud in corporate finances. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights for policymakers and regulators seeking to improve corporate governance practices.Research limitations/implications –This research does not incorporate the competency and capability specifications of governance structures such as the board of commissioners, audit committees, and external auditors. Future investigations are anticipated to delve more profoundly into the internal and external corporate governance capabilities and specifications.Novelty/Originality –This study reveals that, on the whole, a significant proportion of companies are implicated in fraudulent activities, while corporate governance mechanisms are deemed inadequate in overseeing management activities conducive to fraud. The outcomes of this research challenge the prevailing paradigm of corporate governance as an effective deterrent against fraudulent behavior.
НЕПЕРЕРВНА ДИЗАЙН-ОСВІТА В СІНГАПУРІ
Authors: Бровченко Анатолій 
Published: July 2024

У статті висвітлюються особливості неперервної дизайн-освіти міста-держави Сінгапур. В ній подано структуру шкільної освіти країни та принцип розподілу учнів за потоками в середній школі. Розкриті завдання, які ставляться при вивчені предмету дизайн і технології, в молодшій і середній школі. Висвітлено питання про запровадження з 2024 р. змішаних класів на основі повного групування за предметами на зміну потокового розподілу учнів в середній школі та місце предмету дизайн і технології в цьому процесі. Висвітлено можливості подальшого навчання дизайну здобувачів освіти після закінчення середньої школи аж до докторантури та післядипломної освіти.