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Trade-off between bagging and boosting for quantum separability-entanglement classification
Authors: Mohanty Sanuja D. , Patro Ram N. , Biswal Pradyut K. , Pradhan Biswajit , Sazim Sk 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCertifying whether an arbitrary quantum system is entangled or not, is, in general, an NP-hard problem. Though various necessary and sufficient conditions have already been explored in this regard for lower-dimensional systems, it is hard to extend them to higher dimensions. Recently, an ensemble bagging and convex hull approximation (CHA) approach (together, BCHA) was proposed and it strongly suggests employing a machine learning technique for the separability-entanglement classification problem. However, BCHA does only incorporate the balanced dataset for classification tasks which results in lower average accuracy. In order to solve the data imbalance problem in the present literature, an exploration of the boosting technique has been carried out, and a trade-off between the boosting and bagging-based ensemble classifier is explored for quantum separability problems. For the two-qubit and two-qutrit quantum systems, the pros and cons of the proposed random under-sampling boost CHA (RUSBCHA) for the quantum separability problem are compared with the state-of-the-art CHA and BCHA approaches. As the data are highly unbalanced, performance measures such as overall accuracy, average accuracy, F-measure, and G-mean are evaluated for a fair comparison. The outcomes suggest that RUSBCHA is an alternative to the BCHA approach. Also, for several cases, performance improvements are observed for RUSBCHA since the data are imbalanced.
Free Constructions in Hoops via $$\ell $$-Groups
Authors: Giustarini Valeria , Manfucci Francesco , Ugolini Sara 
Published: July 2024

AbstractLattice-ordered abelian groups, or abelian$$\ell $$
ℓ
-groups in what follows, are categorically equivalent to two classes of 0-bounded hoops that are relevant in the realm of the equivalent algebraic semantics of many-valued logics: liftings of cancellative hoops and perfect MV-algebras. The former generate the variety of product algebras, and the latter the subvariety of MV-algebras generated by perfect MV-algebras, that we shall call $$\textsf{DLMV}$$
DLMV
. In this work we focus on these two varieties and their relation to the structures obtained by forgetting the falsum constant 0, i.e., product hoops and DLW-hoops. As main results, we first show a characterization of the free algebras in these two varieties as particular weak Boolean products; then, we show a construction that freely generates a product algebra from a product hoop and a DLMV-algebra from a DLW-hoop. In other words, we exhibit the free functor from the two algebraic categories of hoops to the corresponding categories of 0-bounded algebras. Finally, we use the results obtained to study projective algebras and unification problems in the two varieties (and the corresponding logics); both varieties are shown to have (strong) unitary unification type, and as a consequence they are structurally and universally complete.
Exploiting beam search confidence for energy-efficient speech recognition
Authors: Pinto Dennis , Arnau José-María , Riera Marc , Cruz Josep-Llorenç , González Antonio 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWith mobile and embedded devices getting more integrated in our daily lives, the focus is increasingly shifting toward human-friendly interfaces, making automatic speech recognition (ASR) a central player as the ideal means of interaction with machines. ASR is essential for many cognitive computing applications, such as speech-based assistants, dictation systems and real-time language translation. Consequently, interest in speech technology has grown in the last few years, with more systems being proposed and higher accuracy levels being achieved, even surpassing human accuracy. However, highly accurate ASR systems are computationally expensive, requiring on the order of billions of arithmetic operations to decode each second of audio, which conflicts with a growing interest in deploying ASR on edge devices. On these devices, efficient hardware acceleration is key for achieving acceptable performance. In this paper, we propose a technique to improve the energy efficiency and performance of ASR systems, focusing on low-power hardware for edge devices. We focus on optimizing the DNN-based acoustic model evaluation, as we have observed it to be the main bottleneck in popular ASR systems, by leveraging run-time information from the beam search. By doing so, we reduce energy and execution time of the acoustic model evaluation by 25.6 and 25.9 %, respectively, with negligible accuracy loss.
Investigating the role of an inquiry-based science lab on students’ scientific literacy
Authors: Eymur Gülüzar , Çetin Pınar Seda 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPromotion of students’ scientific literacy has long been and continues to be a central goal for reform efforts in science education. Although there is a great number of research conducted to evaluate student’s scientific literacy, less is known about how we can improve students’ scientific literacy through variety of scientific practices. In this study we aimed to refer to this shortcoming in the literature by examining the effect of argument driven inquiry (ADI) instructional model to promote 8th grade students’ scientific literacy. A mixed method quasi experimental design was used in this study. Sixty-seven eighth grade students from the same public school attended the study. Two intact classes were randomly assigned either in structured inquiry (SI) or ADI groups. The data sources included a Scientific Literacy Assessment (SLA) and semi-structured interviews. The results indicated that students experiencing ADI instruction scored higher on the SLA-D test and personal epistemology dimension of SLA-MB test than students experiencing SI instruction. The results propose that engaging students in meaningful scientific practices may support their scientific literacy.
Treatability of BPA Containing Wastewater by Catalytic and Photocatalytic Ozone Processes Using n.TiO2
Authors: Sırma Melisa , Şengil İ. Ayhan , Tanatti N. Pınar 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn this study, the treatment of synthetic wastewater containing 10 mg/L Bisphenol A (BPA) has been investigated by the catalytic and photocatalytic ozonation process. n.TiO2 nanocatalysts have been used in catalytic (COP) and photocatalytic (PCOP) ozonation processes. Optimum parameters have been determined as pH 6.32, 1200 mg/L ozone dose, 50 mg/L n.TiO2 catalyst dose and 12.5 min reaction time for COP. Optimum parameters have been found as pH 6.32, 1200 mg/L ozone dose, 50 mg/L n.TiO2 catalyst dose, 18 Watt UV light intensity, and 10 min reaction time for PCOP. The removal efficiencies of BPA have been obtained as 95.51% and 98.09% for COP and PCOP, respectively. Kinetic analyses showed that BPA removal has been carried out Pseudo second order kinetics with R2 values of 99.1 for both processes.
MHC-I and PD-L1 Expression is Associated with Decreased Tumor Outgrowth and is Radiotherapy-inducible in the Murine Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Model MOC1
Authors: Boreel Daan F. , Sandker Gerwin G. W. , Ansems Marleen , van den Bijgaart Renske J. E. , Peters Johannes P. W. , Span Paul N. , Adema Gosse J. , Heskamp Sandra , Bussink Johan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Combined radiotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibition is a potential treatment option for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Immunocompetent mouse models can help to successfully develop radio- immunotherapy combinations and to increase our understanding of the effects of radiotherapy on the tumor microenvironment for future clinical translation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a homogeneous, reproducible HNSCC model originating from the Mouse Oral Cancer 1 (MOC1) HNSCC cell line, and to explore the radiotherapy-induced changes in its tumor microenvironment, using flow cytometry and PD-L1 microSPECT/CT imaging.

Materials and Methods
In vivo growing tumors originating from the parental MOC1 line were used to generate single cell derived clones. These clones were screened in vitro for their ability to induce programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) and major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) following IFNγ exposure. Clones with different IFNγ sensitivity were inoculated in C57BL/6 mice and assessed for tumor outgrowth. The composition of the tumor microenvironment of a stably growing (non)irradiated MOC1-derived clone was assessed by immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and PD-L1 microSPECT/CT.

Results
Low in vitro inducibility of MHC-I and PD-L1 by IFNγ was associated with increased tumor outgrowth of MOC1 clones in vivo. Flow cytometry analysis of cells derived from a stable in vivo growing MOC1 clone MOC1.3D5low showed expression of MHC-I and PD-L1 on several cell populations within the tumor. Upon irradiation, MHC-I and PD-L1 increased on leukocytes (CD45.2+) and cancer associated fibroblasts (CD45.2−/EpCAM−/CD90.1+). Furthermore, PD-L1 microSPECT/CT showed increased tumor uptake of radiolabeled PD-L1 antibodies with a heterogeneous spatial distribution of the radio signal, which co-localized with PD-L1+ and CD45.2+ areas.

Discussion
PD-L1 and MHC-I inducibility by IFNγ in vitro is associated with tumor outgrowth of MOC1 clones in vivo. In tumors originating from a stably growing MOC1-derived clone, expression of these immune-related markers was induced by irradiation shown by flow cytometry on several cell populations within the tumor microenvironment such as immune cells and cancer associated fibroblasts. PD-L1 microSPECT/CT showed increased tumor uptake following radiotherapy, and autoradiography showed correlation of uptake with areas that are heavily infiltrated by immune cells. Knowledge of radiotherapy-induced effects on the tumor microenvironment in this model can help optimize timing and dosage for radio- immunotherapy combination strategies in future research.
The IncC and IncX1 resistance plasmids present in multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli strains isolated from poultry manure in Poland
Authors: Zalewska Magdalena , Błażejewska Aleksandra , Gawor Jan , Adamska Dorota , Goryca Krzysztof , Szeląg Michał , Kalinowski Patryk , Popowska Magdalena 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe study describes the whole-genome sequencing of two antibiotic-resistant representative Escherichia coli strains, isolated from poultry manure in 2020. The samples were obtained from a commercial chicken meat production facility in Poland. The antibiotic resistance profile was characterized by co-resistance to β-lactam antibiotics, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones. The three identified resistance plasmids (R-plasmids), pECmdr13.2, pECmdr13.3, and pECmdr14.1, harbored various genes conferring resistance to tetracyclines (tetR[A]) for, aminoglycoside (aph, aac, and aad families), β-lactam (blaCMY-2, blaTEM-176), sulfonamide (sul1, sul2), fluoroquinolone (qnrS1), and phenicol (floR). These plasmids, which have not been previously reported in Poland, were found to carry IS26 insertion elements, the intI1-integrase gene, and conjugal transfer genes, facilitating horizontal gene transfer. Plasmids pECmdr13.2 and pECmdr14.1 also possessed a mercury resistance gene operon related to transposon Tn6196; this promotes plasmid persistence even without antibiotic selection pressure due to co-selection mechanisms such as co-resistance. The chicken manure–derived plasmids belonged to the IncX1 (narrow host range) and IncC (broad host range) incompatibility groups. Similar plasmids have been identified in various environments, clinical isolates, and farm animals, including cattle, swine, and poultry. This study holds significant importance for the One Health approach, as it highlights the potential for antibiotic-resistant bacteria from livestock and food sources, particularly E. coli, to transfer through the food chain to humans and vice versa.
Ranitidine degradation in layered double hydroxide activated peroxymonosulfate system: impact of transition metal composition and reaction mechanisms
Authors: Sharmin Afia , Asif Muhammad Bilal , Zhang Guomin , Bhuiyan Muhammed A. , Pramanik Biplob 
Published: July 2024

AbstractRanitidine, a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2 receptors, has been identified as an emerging micropollutant in water and wastewater, raising concerns about its potential impact on the environment and human health. This study aims to address this issue by developing an effective removal strategy using two types of layered double hydroxide (LDH) catalysts (i.e., CoFeLDH and CoCuLDH). Characterization results show that CoFeLDH catalyst has superior catalytic properties due to its stronger chemical bond compared to CoCuLDH. The degradation experiment shows that 100% degradation of ranitidine could be achieved within 20 min using 25 mg/L of CoFeLDH and 20 mg/L of peroxymonosulfate (PMS). On the other hand, CoCuLDH was less effective, achieving only 70% degradation after 60 min at a similar dosage. The degradation rate constant of CoFeLDH was 10 times higher than the rate constant of CoCuLDH at different pH range. Positive zeta potential of CoFeLDH made it superior over CoCuLDH regarding catalytic oxidation of PMS. The catalytic degradation mechanism shows that sulfate radicals played a more dominant role than hydroxyl radicals in the case of LDH catalysts. Also, CoFeLDH demonstrated a stronger radical pathway than CoCuLDH. XPS analysis of CoFeLDH revealed the cation percentages at different phases and proved the claim of being reusable even after 8 cycles. Overall, the findings suggest that CoFeLDH/PMS system proves to be a suitable choice for attaining high degradation efficiency and good stability in the remediation of ranitidine in wastewater.
Uranium standards in drinking water: An examination from scientific and socio-economic standpoints of India
Authors: Jha Sanjay K. , Patra Aditi C. , Verma Gopal P. , Jha Vivekanand , Aswal Dinesh K. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe detection of uranium in drinking water has ignited concerns among the public, regulators, and policymakers, particularly as around 1% of the 55,554 water samples in India have shown uranium levels surpassing the 60 µg/l guideline established by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) based on radiological toxicity. Further, the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS), has given a limit of 30 µg/l, which is derived from World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Besides the chemical and radiological aspects associated with uranium, factors such as technological constraints in water purification, waste management, environmental factors, and socio-economic conditions significantly influence these guideline values, which are often overlooked. This manuscript explores the variations in approaches for establishing guideline values and highlights the uncertainties arising from dependence on various variables such as intake and usage patterns, inter- and intra-species distinctions, and epidemiological data. A critical analysis indicates that adherence to global guidelines may result in some undesirable environmental issues. By considering factors such as population dynamics, socio-economic conditions, and geological influences, we suggest that limit of 60 µg/l for uranium in drinking water is appropriate for India.
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White matter microstructural integrity as a key to effective propagation of gamma entrainment in humans
Authors: Park Yeseung , Yoon Euisuk , Park Jieun , Kim Jun Sung , Han Ji Won , Bae Jong Bin , Kim Sang-Su , Kim Do-Won , Woo Se Joon , Park Jaehyeok , Lee Wheesung , Yoo Seunghyup , Kim Ki Woong 
Published: July 2024

AbstractGamma entrainment through sensory stimulation has the potential to reduce the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease in mouse models. However, clinical trials in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients have yielded inconsistent results, necessitating further investigation. This single-center pre-post intervention study aims to explore the influence of white matter microstructural integrity on gamma rhythm propagation from the visual cortex to AD-affected regions in 31 cognitively normal volunteers aged ≥ 65. Gamma rhythm propagation induced by optimal FLS was measured. Diffusion tensor imaging was employed to assess the integrity of white matter tracts of interest. After excluding 5 participants with a deficit in steady-state visually evoked potentials, 26 participants were included in the final analysis. In the linear regression analyses, gamma entrainment was identified as a significant predictor of gamma propagation (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the study identified white matter microstructural integrity as a significant predictor of gamma propagation by flickering light stimulation (p < 0.05), which was specific to tracts that connect occipital and temporal or frontal regions. These findings indicate that, despite robust entrainment of gamma rhythms in the visual cortex, their propagation to other regions may be impaired if the microstructural integrity of the white matter tracts connecting the visual cortex to other areas is compromised. Consequently, our findings have expanded our understanding of the prerequisites for effective gamma entrainment and suggest that future clinical trials utilizing visual stimulation for gamma entrainment should consider white matter tract microstructural integrity for candidate selection and outcome analysis.
An extension of the Poincaré–Birkhoff Theorem to systems involving Landesman–Lazer conditions
Authors: Fonda Alessandro , Mamo Natnael Gezahegn , Sfecci Andrea 
Published: July 2024

AbstractWe provide multiplicity results for the periodic problem associated with Hamiltonian systems coupling a system having a Poincaré–Birkhoff twist-type structure with a system presenting some asymmetric nonlinearities, with possible one-sided superlinear growth. We investigate nonresonance, simple resonance and double resonance situations, by implementing some kind of Landesman–Lazer conditions.
Core Set of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Measuring Quality of Life in Clinical Obesity Care
Authors: Dijkhorst Phillip J. , Monpellier Valerie M. , Terwee Caroline B. , Liem Ronald S. L. , van Wagensveld Bart A. , Janssen Ignace M. C. , Ottosson Johan , Halpern Bruno , Flint Stuart W. , van Rossum Elisabeth F. C. , Saadi Alend , West-Smith Lisa , O’Kane Mary , Halford Jason C. G. , Coulman Karen D. , Al-Sabah Salman , Dixon John B. , Brown Wendy A. , Ramos Salas Ximena , Abbott Sally , Budin Alyssa J. , Holland Jennifer F. , Poulsen Lotte , Welbourn Richard , Wijling Natasja , Divine Laura , Isack Nadya , Birney Susie , Keenan J. M. Bernadette , Kyle Theodore K. , Bahlke Melanie , Healing Andrew , Patton Ian , de Vries Claire E. E. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The focus of measuring success in obesity treatment is shifting from weight loss to patients’ health and quality of life. The objective of this study was to select a core set of patient-reported outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures to be used in clinical obesity care.

Materials and Methods
The Standardizing Quality of Life in Obesity Treatment III, face-to-face hybrid consensus meeting, including people living with obesity as well as healthcare providers, was held in Maastricht, the Netherlands, in 2022. It was preceded by two prior multinational consensus meetings and a systematic review.

Results
The meeting was attended by 27 participants, representing twelve countries from five continents. The participants included healthcare providers, such as surgeons, endocrinologists, dietitians, psychologists, researchers, and people living with obesity, most of whom were involved in patient representative networks. Three patient-reported outcome measures (patient-reported outcomes) were selected: the Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite (self-esteem) measure, the BODY-Q (physical function, physical symptoms, psychological function, social function, eating behavior, and body image), and the Quality of Life for Obesity Surgery questionnaire (excess skin). No patient-reported outcome measure was selected for stigma.

Conclusion
A core set of patient-reported outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures for measuring quality of life in clinical obesity care is established incorporating patients’ and experts’ opinions. This set should be used as a minimum for measuring quality of life in routine clinical practice. It is essential that individual patient-reported outcome measure scores are shared with people living with obesity in order to enhance patient engagement and shared decision-making.

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Ecological Perspective, Perception, and Attitude of Local Communities Toward Managing and Utilizing the Mangrove Ecosystem in Lampung Province, Indonesia
Authors: Qurniati Rommy , Duryat Duryat , Darmawan Arief , Inoue Makoto 
Published: July 2024

AbstractMangrove damage is caused by environmental changes in the surrounding area as well as direct and indirect pressures on the existence of mangroves. The preservation of mangrove forests is inseparable from the perceptions and behavior of the community in managing and utilizing mangrove forests. Community decisions to take action in the environment will be rooted in the reciprocal relationship created between humans and their environment. This research investigates the history of mangrove management and the ecological perspectives, attitudes, and perceptions of communities toward managing and utilizing mangroves and compares the management and ecology of two mangrove areas in Lampung Province, Indonesia. This study used structured questionnaires with 97 respondents in Margasari and 48 in Sidodadi who live around mangrove forests. The question related to utilizing mangrove ecology, community perceptions of mangrove forests, and participation in mangrove management. The results showed that the people of Margasari and Sidodadi had positive perceptions of mangrove forests. The number and frequency of people participating in mangrove management in Sidodadi were higher than those in Margasari, but in general, the participation in both villages was low. Neither village utilizes mangrove timber. The utilization of nontimber mangrove products in Margasari is more diverse than in Sidodadi; Margasari has ten types of utilization, while Sidodadi has only four types. The condition of mangrove vegetation cover during the last ten years has the same trend; mangrove cover area has decreased, although there was a slight increase in Sidodadi. Different factors influence the decrease; in Margasari, it is influenced by natural factors, while in Sidodadi, it is influenced by human factors.
The rule of law, judicial independence and the right to good administration – myth or reality?
Authors: De Gaetano Vincent A. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn this paper the author focuses on some core notions linking together judicial independence and good administration through the thread of the rule of law. The rule of law is the golden thread running through all public administration (which includes also the judicial administration) of a state, with the ultimate aim being the common good. This is an ideal to which all modern, so-called democratic, states should aspire. The author looks at the practical meaning of the rule of law and suggests an approach based on a core of eight principles, the so-called Bingham’s “sub-principles”, and adds two more to them. Finally, it is argued that one cannot speak of the rule of law, of fundamental human rights and of good administration as if these were concepts isolated from each other