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A characterization of strong percolation via disconnection
Authors: Duminil‐Copin Hugo , Goswami Subhajit , Rodriguez Pierre‐François , Severo Franco , Teixeira Augusto 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWe consider a percolation model, the vacant set of random interlacements on , , in the regime of parameters in which it is strongly percolative. By definition, such values of pinpoint a robust subset of the supercritical phase, with strong quantitative controls on large local clusters. In the present work, we give a new characterization of this regime in terms of a single property, monotone in , involving a disconnection estimate for . A key aspect is to exhibit a gluing property for large local clusters from this information alone, and a major challenge in this undertaking is the fact that the conditional law of exhibits degeneracies. As one of the main novelties of this work, the gluing technique we develop to merge large clusters accounts for such effects. In particular, our methods do not rely on the widely assumed finite‐energy property, which the set does not possess. The characterization we derive plays a decisive role in the proof of a lasting conjecture regarding the coincidence of various critical parameters naturally associated to in the companion article [Duminil‐Copin, Goswami, Rodriguez, Severo, and Teixeira, Phase transition for the vacant set of random walk and random interlacements, arXiv:2308.07919, 2023].
A combinatorial take on hierarchical hyperbolicity and applications to quotients of mapping class groups
Authors: Behrstock Jason , Hagen Mark , Martin Alexandre , Sisto Alessandro 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWe give a simple combinatorial criterion, in terms of an action on a hyperbolic simplicial complex, for a group to be hierarchically hyperbolic. We apply this to show that quotients of mapping class groups by large powers of Dehn twists are hierarchically hyperbolic (and even relatively hyperbolic in the genus 2 case). In genus at least three, there are no known infinite hyperbolic quotients of mapping class groups. However, using the hierarchically hyperbolic quotients we construct, we show, under a residual finiteness assumption, that mapping class groups have many nonelementary hyperbolic quotients. Using these quotients, we relate questions of Reid and Bridson–Reid–Wilton about finite quotients of mapping class groups to residual finiteness of specific hyperbolic groups.
The reggeon model with the pomeron and odderon: renormalization group approach
Authors: Braun M. A. , Kuzminskii E. M. , Vyazovsky M. I. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe Regge–Gribov model of the pomeron and odderon in nontrivial transverse space is studied by the renormalization group technique. The single-loop approximation is adopted. Five real fixed points are found, and the high-energy behavior of the propagators is correspondingly calculated. As without the odderon, the asymptotic is modulated by logarithms of energy in certain rational powers. Movement of coupling constants away from the fixed points is investigated both analytically (close to the fixed points) and numerically (far away). In the former case, attraction occurs only in restricted domains of initial coupling constants. More generally, in one third of the cases the coupling constants instead grow large, indicating the breakdown of the single-loop approximation.
Disentangling left and right-handed neutrino effects in $$B\rightarrow K^{(*)}\nu \nu $$
Authors: Rosauro-Alcaraz S. , Leal L. P. S. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe first observation of $$\mathcal {B}\left( B^+\rightarrow K^+\nu \nu \right) $$

B

B
+

→

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+

ν
ν

by the Belle II experiment lies almost $$3\sigma $$

3
σ

away from the Standard Model expectation. In this letter we study this result in the SMEFT, extended by a light right-handed neutrino. We explore the correlations between the measured decay rate and other observables, such as $$\mathcal {B}\left( B\rightarrow K^*\nu \nu \right) $$

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B
→

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∗

ν
ν

and $$F_L\left( B\rightarrow K^*\nu \nu \right) $$

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L

B
→

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ν
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, showing that they could disentangle among scenarios involving left-handed neutrinos and those with the right-handed ones. Furthermore, we find that the high-$$p_T$$

p
T

tails of Drell–Yan processes studied at LHC provide important constraints that help us exclude some of the scenarios consistent with the Belle II result.
New features of circular geodesics in Kalb–Ramond gravity: an autonomous dynamical system approach
Authors: Volotskova Rezeda R. , Palit Aniruddha , Mihaylov Pavel N. , Potapov A. A. 
Published: August 2024

AbstractKalb–Ramond gravity is expected to show the signatures of the low energy limit of the Lorentz violating extension of the standard model of particle physics. To understand the theory further, we study the circular geodesics belonging to a class of exact solutions [found recently by Lessa, Silva, Maluf, Almeida (LSMA)] by posing them as a Hamiltonian dynamical autonomous system. The analysis on the phase space for relevant values of the Lorentz violating parameters reveals for the first time a wealth of novel information that include prediction of homoclinic orbits, saddle points, separatrices that are not available from the conventional analysis. Their image on the actual physical space is discussed.
Shower formation constraints on cubic Lorentz invariance violation parameters in quantum electrodynamics
Authors: Satunin Petr , Sharofeev Andrey 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWe present shower formation constraints on the Lorentz invariance violation (LIV) energy scale for photons with a cubic dispersion relation from recent gamma-ray observations in the 100 TeV–PeV energy range by the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO). We assume a Myers–Pospelov effective field theory framework, and calculate the suppression for the Bethe–Heitler process which is mainly responsible for the formation of photon-initiated atmospheric showers. Comparing the high-energy photon events with the suppressed flux predictions, we obtain $$95\%$$

95
%

CL constraints on the LIV energy scale. The obtained shower constraint $$E_\textrm{LIV} \gtrsim \mathcal {O} \left( 10^{20} \text{ GeV }\right) $$

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≳
O

10
20

GeV

is significantly weaker than existing birefringence constraints but is independent.
What’s Up On The Roof: Tracking Cool Roofs in India with Satellite Imaging
Authors: Lalwani Varchita , Sobti Anupam , Garg Vishal 
Published: August 2024

With rapid pace of urbanization, the increase in built up area is leading to urban heat islands which absorb a lot of the heat received through solar radiation. To reduce this effect, reflective coatings on top of building roofs, known as cool roofs are installed. Cool roofs reflect light back through the atmosphere to minimize the heat radiation within the urban space. In this article, we introduce a cool roof tracker. The tracker provides building level information of whether a roof is cool or not, thus indicating if an urban heat island is likely to develop in a region. This information helps policymakers identify the vulnerable regions in a city and track the progress of cool roof implementation in all areas.
There are three key components of the system: building polygon extraction, reflectance features extraction from roof images; and classification into cool vs. non cool buildings. There are a number of satellites operational today which offer different strengths - high resolution, high revisit time, multiple spectral bands, and so on. In this work, we do a mix of quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the efficacy of different satellite modalities for each of the system components, build robust models with extensive experimentation on color space, augmentations, and generalization achieving an F1-score of 97% on our test set. We also develop a prototype dashboard as a demonstration for supporting data-driven decision making for state level heat mitigation plans as well as regulatory and compliance tool for measuring roof reflectance.
The Mouse of the Mysteries
Authors: Walsh Robyn Faith 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This article presents an imaginative exercise in which a fictional author from the year 4025 details results from excavations of archaeological sites dating to the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Based on analyses of small domestic finds, as well as the discovery of a monumental complex utilizing similar imagery, the author concludes that people must have worshipped an anthropomorphic mouse god – the Historical Mouse – in the Mechano-Digital Age, keeping devotional votives in their homes and traveling at least once a year to a primary space of worship centered around the experience of various ritual mysteries. This article calls upon students to perform a self-evaluation about their own assumptions and approaches to the ancient world as they witness a hypothetical historian make outrageous, yet plausible, errors in the course of trying to describe an ‘ancient’ religion.
Adab and Islamic Education in Singapore
Authors: Ismail Fadhil , Matthews Julie 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
This paper explores the concept of adab in Islamic education in Singapore and argues that it is an integral but relatively misunderstood and neglected concept. Adab is a term that embraces holism and forms the basis of an epistemic framework of an Islamic way of knowing. It is concerned with the education of the intellect and the spirit in the development of a morally upright person. Adab is also considered to be a set of ethical values serving as a spiritual beacon to provide order and clarity to knowledge. Unfortunately, due to colonisation and the secularisation of the Islamic education system in Singapore, adab has suffered a diminution, both in meaning and application. It is now taken to refer almost entirely to notions of good etiquette and reduced only to traditional understandings of social grace. Based on interviews with Islamic education subject matter experts, we identify and clarify the correct understanding and value of this concept. The paper also suggests that the correct and proper consideration of adab provides us with the opportunity to examine and reconsider the core values of Islamic education and its relevance in secular education.
Burned Wood as a Cultural Marker? Ancient Ligneous Landscapes and Firewood Use at Bonneville Estates Rockshelter, Nevada, USA
Authors: Liard Aurélie , Rhode Dave , Goebel Ted , Graf Kelly , Hockett Bryan , Henry Auréade 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Plant resources have been widely relied upon by past hunter-gatherer societies; their remains uncovered at archaeological sites can serve as precious archives of the lives of past humans. However, while faunal remains are generally well preserved, botanical materials are usually charred, and less commonly preserved under conditions of desiccation, imbibition or freezing. Bonneville Estates Rockshelter (BER), Nevada, was intermittently occupied by humans from the end of the Pleistocene to recent times and has yielded a rich archaeobotanical corpus consisting of both charred and dessicated remains that have been only partially studied. The present work is an analysis of about 2500 wood charcoal fragments recovered from the PaleoIndigenous (ca. 13 000–10 500 cal. BP) and Early Archaic (ca. 8200–4800 cal. BP) strata of the site. We present the plants selected for firewood during different occupations, question whether this selection is related to cultural and/or environmental factors and compare our results with data on current firewood use by the native populations of the arid American West.
ICT Diffusion, Trade Openness and Growth: Empirical Evidence from Asian Countries
Authors: Chhabra Megha , Verma Anushka , Giri Arun Kumar 
Published: August 2024

The present study contributes to the existing literature of trade-growth and information and communication technology (ICT)-growth nexus by examining the impact of ICT-trade nexus on economic and inclusive growth in 17 developing Asian countries for the time period 2005–2019. Using system generalised method of moments (GMM), the study confirms whether ICT diffusion enhances or distorts the impact of trade on growth. ICT diffusion is measured through a composite index of ICT (mobile, telephone, broadband, internet) constructed using principal component analysis (PCA) along with trade (per cent of GDP), GDP per capita and human development index (HDI) as a proxy for trade openness, economic growth and inclusive growth, respectively. Findings confirm positive impact of ICT diffusion and trade openness on both economic growth and inclusive growth. Thus, trade openness and ICT can be outlined as essential contributors to the growth of the major emerging Asian economies. The study concludes with policy implications focusing on investment in ICT sector and human capital development, which will consequently foster trade and uplift growth. JEL Codes: C23, F14, F43, O33
Making Global Pharma Supply Chain Resilient: Will the PLI Scheme of India make it a Reliable Alternative to China for the Supply of APIs?
Authors: Joseph Reji K. , Kumar Ramaa Arun 
Published: August 2024

The COVID-19-induced disruptions in the global supply chains and growing geopolitical sensitivities of governments and multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly resulting in China plus one strategy in order to ensure supply chain resilience. This strategy is expected to benefit countries like India in sectors such as pharmaceuticals. Having faced the brunt of excessive reliance on a single country for supplies during the pandemic, India launched a product linked incentive (PLI) scheme in July 2020, covering 41 products, to incentivise domestic production of key starting materials (KSMs), drug intermediates (DIs) and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with the objective of reducing dependence on China. Launching at a time when countries and firms were actively considering the strategy of supply chain diversification, this scheme was perceived to be perfectly timed. However, the response of the industry was not on the expected lines. This article analyses the early trends coming from the implementation of the scheme and looks into the reasons for the lukewarm response of the industry. It identifies three areas—creating confidence among the investors, accommodating micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and involving public sector enterprises—where more attention is needed to make India self-reliant in APIs and their DIs and KSMs. JEL Codes: F02, F13, L24, L65, L78, O30
Errata and Corrigenda in the OHNS Literature
Authors: Bentan Mihai A. , Fenton John E. , Coelho Daniel H. 
Published: August 2024

Objectives: To analyze trends in error publication in the top Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery ( OHNS) journals. Methods: A retrospective bibliometric analysis utilizing journal-specific search engines of the top 30 OHNS journals (by impact factor) were queried for “errata OR erratum OR corrigenda OR corrigendum OR correction OR corrections,” utilizing errors published between 2000 and 2023. Corrections were classified into “erratum” for errors originating from the journal and “corrigendum” for errors originating from the author. Error severity was categorized as trivial, minor, or major, based on the magnitude of their impact on outcomes or their interpretation by the reader. Results: Of the 739 analyzed errors, 62.5% (n = 462) were errata and 37.5% (n = 277) corrigenda, averaging 26.39 (±27.5) errors per journal. There was no correlation between impact factor and error occurrence ( P = .979). Trends demonstrated growing numbers of errors published over the years. Mean duration between the publication date of the original article and the error was 10.8 months (±19.4 months), but there was no significant correlation between impact factor and this duration ( P = .953). Most corrected articles were original research articles (n = 568, 76.9%), predominantly with the first author from the United States (n = 262, 36.1%). Most errors involved authorship (n = 273, 36.9%) and were “Trivial” in severity (n = 544, 73.6%). However, 72 (9.7%) errors were “Major” and altered the article’s findings or interpretation significantly. Conclusion: A multitude of errors exist in the otolaryngology field. Despite most being insignificant and affecting authorship, roughly 10% significantly affect an article’s conclusions/outcomes. Level of Evidence: 4
Comparison of one-year outcomes and quality of life between radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation in the treatment of lower extremity varicose veins: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zhang Junyu , Lin Yao , Zhang Lifeng , Geng Caijuan , Huang Wei , Yang Qifan , Zeng Wei , He Chunshui 
Published: August 2024

Objective This study compared the outcomes of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (EMA) for treating lower limb varicose veins. Methods Patients who underwent RFA ( n = 240) or EMA ( n = 209) at our institute from December 2020 to August 2022 were included in this retrospective investigation. Follow-up outcomes included active vein occlusion rate, Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS), the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ), and Chronic Insufficiency Venous Quality of Life questionnaire-14 (CIVIQ-14)score. Results There was no significant difference in the active vein occlusion rate between the two groups after the operation ( p > .05). Compared to pre-surgery scores, both groups showed substantial improvement in VCSS, AVVQ, and CIVIQ-14 scores( p < .05), there was no significant difference in these scores in either group ( p > .05). Conclusion Intravenous radiofrequency and microwave ablation effectively improve the quality of life for patients with lower limb varicose veins, with low post-operative complication and recurrence rates.
Fastball Quality After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers
Authors: Lu Yi , Chen Poyu , Sheu Huan , Yang Cheng-Pang , Cheng You-Hung , Chen Alvin Chao-Yu , Chiu Joe Chih-Hao 
Published: August 2024

Background: The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is essential for elbow stability during pitching. In professional baseball, the fastball (FB) is the most commonly used pitch, making postrecovery FB performance after UCL reconstruction (UCLR) a crucial aspect to consider. Hypotheses: (1) Pitchers undergoing UCLR would show no significant changes in performance metrics compared with nonoperated pitchers with similar FB velocity and spin rate, and (2) no significant variance would be found in these metrics within the operated pitchers concerning their preinjury anthropometric characteristics and pitching performance metrics. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: The study included 91 Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers who underwent primary UCLR between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2021. A matched 1:1 control group of MLB pitchers without UCLR injuries was established. Publicly available pitch metrics and anthropometric data were compared between the study and control groups. Results: Disparities in several performance metrics emerged during the first postreturn year (PRY1), including FB use percentage ( P = .029), fielder independent pitching (FIP) ( P = .021), and standardized FB runs above average per 100 pitches (wFB/C) ( P < .001). Subgroup analysis within the UCLR group revealed a negative correlation between presurgery mean FB velocity and its subsequent change ( P < .001) and a positive correlation with changes in FIP ( P = .025) from the index year to PRY1. A negative correlation was observed between FB use percentage in the index year and its change by PRY1 ( P = .002). By the second postreturn year, no significant differences were found in these performance metrics. No factors were significantly related to prolonged recovery time. Conclusion: Although FB velocity and spin rate remained consistent, significant differences were observed in FB use percentage, FIP, and wFB/C in PRY1. However, by second postreturn year, these differences were no longer significant. No specific risk factors were identified concerning prolonged recovery time between pre-UCLR FB pitching metrics and the physical anthropometric data. These results suggest that although the short-term postsurgery period may affect more specialized pitching metrics, the basic pitching performance metrics, as hypothesized, remain largely unaffected by UCLR.
Investigation of bending and crush behaviors in polymer lattice structures: Computational approaches and experimental evaluation
Authors: Shamim Reza 
Published: August 2024

This paper aims to evaluate the manufacturing feasibility of using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing for creating complex lattice structures and exploring the mechanical properties of various lattice designs, focusing on bending and compression behaviors. The comparison centers on the results of bending rigidity and energy absorption capacity, intending to be obtained from simulation and practical outcomes. The research addresses challenges related to achieving consistent mass across lattice structures due to manufacturing parameters. Discrepancies in flexural rigidity and compression behavior among the produced models trigger an exploration into the influence of design factors. The study reveals significant insights into the mechanical properties of six complex lattice structures produced through FDM 3D printing. The Tetrahedron-Cubic lattice stands out with superior bending rigidity at 15.36 N/mm, and variations in performance are attributed to layer orientation and material anisotropy. Specific energy absorption reaches its peak in the Tetrahedron-Cubic lattice at 38.54 J/g. These conclusive results provide considerations for future design and optimization. Through a focus on simplicity, intricacy, and unique geometry, the study effectively tackles manufacturing challenges and resolves discrepancies between experimental tests and simulations.
Anticancer Effects of Vaccinium arctostaphylos L. through HOTAIR/miR-124/Notch1 Axis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Rat: A Biochemical, Molecular, Immunohistochemical, and Histopathological Approaches
Authors: Zhou Chengchen , Qin Xiaoling , Wang Jingyi , Liu Yongchang 
Published: August 2024

Background and Purpose We investigated the effectiveness of Vaccinium arctostaphylos L. fruit extract (VAFE) in protecting hepatocytes against N-diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by exploring its impact on biochemical, molecular, and antioxidant pathways, as well as its role in regulating the HOTAIR/miR-124/Notch1 axis pathway. Materials and Methods In the present study, 50 Wistar rats in 5 groups ( n = 10/group) of normal, HCC (80 mg/kg DEN), HCC rats receiving 200 and 400 mg/kg DEN + VAFE, and normal rats receiving 400 mg/kg VAFE were divided. The serum concentrations of liver function indices (bilirubin, total protein, albumin, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, C-reactive protein, and alkaline phosphatase), inflammatory cytokines (interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IL-6) and oxidants parameters (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase enzyme activity and nitric oxide levels) were measured. Liver tissue HOTAIR, miR-124, Notch1, and Jagged1 genes and proteins were measured. p53-positive cells of liver hepatocytes were evaluated by immunohistochemical technique. Results DEN induced significant changes in body and liver weight, serum liver enzymes, antioxidant levels, inflammatory markers, and HOTAIR/miR-124/Notch1 axis genes/proteins expression related to liver pathways. VAFE demonstrated dose-dependent effects in countering these changes, significantly improving weight, liver health, antioxidant capacity, and inflammatory responses, especially at 400 mg/kg. The histopathological evaluation showed improvements in liver tissue structure with VAFE treatment. Conclusion Overall, our study demonstrates the administration of VAFE can anticancer effects of DEN-induced HCC.