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Comparative study on the maximum-pull and tear-off ring method for the measurement of surface tension
Authors: Rui Yunjun , Tao Ran , Zhang Chen , Yang Ying , Zhang Yanan 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The ring method, due to its basic form, is often used in the classroom for an immediate and intuitive grasp of concept of surface tension. Yet, during the measuring process, the large and small results trouble the students. The large values are obtained from the maximum-pull, and the small from the tear-off moment. In this paper, we demonstrate a series of rings with different thicknesses to investigate these two moments. In the water measurement, by subtracting the weight of the liquid raised by the ring or replacing the ring-diameter with tearing-diameter for the moments of maximum pull and film breaking, respectively, a corrected surface tension is obtained. The same correction is also applied in the determination of ethylene glycol and ethanol, but only the moment of maximum pull is applicable. These experimental results are interesting, and will largely stimulate students to understand the concept of surface tension and the ring method of measurement.
Comprehensive calibration and laboratory validation of a micro electromechanical system sensor-based flexible inclinometer
Authors: Zheng Gefan , Yuan Bo , Lv Fuzai , Shen Qingyang , Tang Zhifeng , Zheng Shengyi 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Real-time monitoring of slopes, tunnels, and dams is important for ensuring the long-term stability and reliability of such structures. Despite the successes of current technologies in many applications, a gap still exists in certain areas such as precision in steep slopes and complex soil conditions. This study has designed a flexible inclinometer based on an array of micro electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors to enhance the accuracy and flexibility of existing monitoring techniques. The inclination angle of each flexible inclinometer measurement unit was measured to monitor the horizontal or vertical displacement of the target structural body. We used the Levenberg–Marquardt (LM) algorithm for optimizing the MEMS sensors-based calibration and designed multiple experiments to test the accuracy of the proposed method. Experimental results show that the calibrated flexible inclinometer measurement unit has an inclination angle of less than 0.04° and the accuracy of the flexible inclinometer lies within ±0.4 mm in the horizontal attitude and 1.6 mm in the vertical attitude. Our research has developed a novel tool for geotechnical engineering monitoring that can aid in increasing the precision of real-time assessment and prediction of structural stability.
Deep-water and shallow-water limits of the intermediate long wave equation
Authors: Li Guopeng 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In this paper, we study the low regularity convergence problem for the intermediate long wave equation (ILW), with respect to the depth parameter δ > 0, on the real line and the circle. As a natural bridge between the Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) and the Benjamin–Ono (BO) equations, the ILW equation is of physical interest. We prove that the solutions of ILW converge in the Hs
-Sobolev space for

s
>

1
2

, to those of BO in the deep-water limit (as

δ
→
∞

), and to those of KdV in the shallow-water limit (as δ → 0). This improves previous convergence results by Abdelouhab et al (1989 Physica D 40 360–92), which required

s
>

3
2

in the deep-water limit and

s
⩾
2

in the shallow-water limit. Moreover, the convergence results also apply to the generalised ILW equation, i.e. with nonlinearity

∂
x

(

u
k

)

for

k
⩾
2

. Furthermore, this work gives the first convergence results of generalised ILW solutions on the circle with regularity

s
⩾

3
4

. Overall, this study provides mathematical insights for the behaviour of the ILW equation and its solutions in different water depths, and has implications for predicting and modelling wave behaviour in various environments.
Photoelectrical performances of semiconductor-based devices having CoFe and CoFeNi magnetic interlayers
Authors: Yıldız D E , Karabulut Abdulkerim , Yıldırım M , Morley N A , Sahingoz R 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
This study was designed to examine the photoelectric device performances of cobalt-iron (CoFe) and cobalt-iron-nickel (CoFeNi) materials with good magnetic properties, specifically to investigate the effect of the Ni element on the electrical properties. In this context, Al/CoFe/p-Si and Al/CoFeNi/p-Si devices were produced by coating both materials between the semiconductor and the metal using the radio frequency (RF) sputtering method. First of all, to investigate the structural properties of the coated films, the content analysis was carried out by x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. To determine the photoelectrical properties of the produced devices, current–voltage and transient photocurrent measurements were performed and analyzed under different light intensities. While the ideality factor (barrier height) values of the devices produced using CoFe and CoFeNi materials were found to be 11.45 (0.487 eV) and 9.86 (0.513 eV), respectively, in the dark, they were obtained as 13.29 (0.446 eV) and 11.02 (0.484 eV) under 100 mW cm−2 illumination. It was determined that both devices are sensitive to light, with the sensitivity of the device with the CoFeNi interlayer being much higher. In addition, photocapacitance and photoconductivity measurements were carried out to examine the photocapacitor performance of the devices. As a result of the investigations, both current–voltage, photocurrent, and photo-capacitance/conductivity measurements showed that the device with the CoFeNi interface layer showed better performance than the device with the CoFe interface. Therefore, it has been determined that the Ni element has a positive effect on electrical properties. The results obtained show that the prepared materials and produced devices can be used in photovoltaic applications.
Evaluation of cross sections for fast ion reactions with beryllium in helium and hydrogen fusion plasmas
Authors: Žohar Andrej , Trkov Andrej , Hjalmarsson Anders , Štancar Žiga , Žerovnik Gašper , Malec Jan , Snoj Luka 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
To computationally support hydrogen and helium plasma discharges in the early stages of tokamak operation and to support the commissioning of the neutron detectors during these operational phases, creation of a realistic neutron and gamma ray particle source for Monte Carlo simulations will be needed. One of the most important parts of creating the particle source is calculating the reaction rates of the particle-emitting reactions to determine the emission profile in the plasma and the energy spectra of the emitted particles. In this paper the analysis and evaluation of cross sections for important neutron-emitting reactions, namely, 9Be(p,nγ)9B, 9Be(3He,nγ)11C, and charged-particle emission reactions 9Be(p,d)2α and 9Be(p,α)6Li that cause neutron emission in the next step of interactions are presented. The reaction cross sections were evaluated based on experimental measurements and empirical models describing the interaction of two charged particles. Evaluation of the associated uncertainties was also performed. The main goal of the work is to propose the newly evaluated cross sections for inclusion in the FENDL nuclear data library, thus making the cross section available to other researchers studying the above listed reactions.
Order-disorder on cluster dynamics in the Q2R-Potts cellular automaton
Authors: Tortella Jim , Urbina Felipe , Borotto Felix 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Cellular automata (CA) are mathematical models that allow the study of emergent behavior from a bottom-up point of view, while the Potts model is renowned for its rich dynamics capable of developing both first and second order phase transitions. Here, we study the Q2R-Potts cellular automaton, which is a model that merges cellular automata and the Potts model through a microcanonical ensemble characterized by a conservative energy-like function. Our study, conducted via numerical simulations, focuses on the one-dimensional Q2R-Potts CA with three (q = 3) states, examining its dynamics through both macroscopic and microscopic quantities. We discover that the model exhibits a first-order phase transition from order to disorder around of a critical energy density, characterized by a discontinuity in a phase diagram and self-organizing clusters that follow a power-law behavior.
The upgrade of the CMS electromagnetic calorimeter for HL-LHC
Authors: Cucciati G. ,   the CMS collaboration
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The High Luminosity upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) at CERN aims to achieve unprecedented levels of instantaneous and integrated luminosities, approximately 5 × 1034 cm-2 s-1 and 3000 fb-1, respectively. It is anticipated that each bunch-crossing will result in an average of 140 to 200 collisions (pileup). The lead tungstate crystals and avalanche photodiodes (APDs) in the barrel region of the electromagnetic calorimeter (ECAL) of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) will remain effective. However the readout and trigger electronics will undergo complete replacement to keep the current level of performance. A dual gain trans-impedance amplifier and an application-specific integrated circuit will be installed, providing two 160 MS/s analog-to-digital converter channels, gain selection, and data compression. The increase in noise within the APDs, due to radiation-induced dark current, will be alleviated by reducing the operating temperature of the ECAL. Additionally, the trigger primitive formation will be shifted away from the detector and handled by powerful and flexible field-programmable gate array processors housed on the back-end electronics cards.
In this document, the complete ECAL barrel readout chain design and the current state of research and development for each individual component regarding the upgrade will be described. The outcomes of recent test beam campaigns conducted at the CERN SPS, exploiting electron beams with energies of up to 250 GeV, will also be summarized. Notably, measurements pertaining to the energy resolution performance of the latest prototypes of HL-LHC ECAL readout electronics will be presented.
Studies on a hadronic calorimeter with MPGD technology for a future Muon Collider experiment
Authors: Colaleo A. , Longo L. , Pellecchia A. , Radogna R. , Simone F.M. , Stamerra A. , Venditti R. , Verwilligen P.J. , Zaza A. ,   the Muon Collider Physics and Detector Group
Published: May 2024

Abstract
In the context of the European strategy for particle physics, the Multi-TeV Muon Collider
has emerged as a compelling alternative for advancing our understanding of the Standard Model,
after the full exploitation of the High-Luminosity LHC. The physics programme at the Muon Collider
includes precise measurements in the Higgs boson sector and the search for new physics at the TeV
scale. Achieving these goals relies on accurate full event reconstruction, including the
identification and precise four-momentum estimation of various particles. The Particle Flow (PF)
algorithm is one of the most suitable approach for this task, exploiting information from
tracking, calorimeter, and muon detectors for particle identification and measurements of their
momenta/energies. Tracking detectors measure charged particle momenta, while calorimeters provide
energy measurements for photons and neutral hadrons. Therefore, a combination of an exceptional
tracking system and high-granularity calorimeters is necessary. However, one of the biggest
challenges for a future experiment at the Muon Collider is to discriminate the product of the
μμ collisions from the intense beam-induced-background (BIB), due to the unstable nature of
muons, whose decay products interact with the detector material. To address this, an innovative
hadronic calorimeter (HCAL) based on Micro Pattern Gas Detectors (MPGDs) is proposed. MPGDs offer
robust technology for high radiation environments and a high granularity for precise spatial
measurements. Dedicated studies are needed to assess and optimize the performance of an MPGD-based
HCAL, including the development of medium-scale prototypes for performance measurements. The
response of HCAL to incoming particles is examined through Monte Carlo simulations using Geant4,
comparing the performance of digital and semi-digital readouts, with energy resolution as the
figure of merit. The simulated geometry will be integrated into the Muon Collider software to
study its impact on jet reconstruction within the full apparatus and in the presence of BIB. The
simulation will be also validated through the test of a small-size calorimeter cell equipped with
advanced resistive MPGD technologies, namely resistive MicroMegas, resistive μRWELL and
RP-WELL.
TOFHIR2: the readout ASIC of the CMS barrel MIP Timing Detector
Authors: Albuquerque E. , Araújo M. , Benaglia A. , Boletti A. , Bugalho R. , Coutinho T. , De Guio F. , Faccioli P. , Ferramacho L. , Firlej M. , Fiutowski T. , Francisco R. , Gallinaro M. , Ghezzi A. , Hollar J. , Idzik M. , Legoinha H. , Leonardo N. , Leong C. , Lucchini M.T. , Malberti M. , Marozzo G. , Da Molin G. , Moron J. , Niknejad T. , Oliveira L. , Oliveira N. , Palluotto S. , Pisano M. , Redaelli N. , Silva C. , Silva J.C. , Silva R. , Silveira M. , Swientek K. , Tabarelli de Fatis T. , Tavernier S. , Varela J. , Varela V. , White S. , Wulff J. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The CMS detector will be upgraded for the HL-LHC to include a MIP Timing Detector (MTD). The MTD will consist of barrel and endcap timing layers, BTL and ETL respectively, providing precision timing of charged particles. The BTL sensors are based on LYSO:Ce scintillation crystals coupled to SiPMs with TOFHIR2 ASICs for the front-end readout. A resolution of 30–60 ps for MIP signals at a rate of 2.5 Mhit/s per channel is expected along the HL-LHC lifetime. We present an overview of the TOFHIR2 requirements and design, simulation results and measurements with TOFHIR2 ASICs. The measurements of TOFHIR2 associated to sensor modules were performed in different test setups using internal test pulses or blue and UV laser pulses emulating the signals expected in the experiment. The measurements show a time resolution of 24 ps initially during Beginning of Operation (BoO) and 58 ps at End of Operation (EoO) conditions, matching well the BTL requirements. We also showed that the time resolution is stable up to the highest expected MIP rate. Extensive radiation tests were performed, both with x-rays and heavy ions, showing that TOFHIR2 is not affected by the radiation environment during the experiment lifetime.
Complicity in Fin-de-siècle Literature
Authors: Craske Helen 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Complicity in Fin-de-siècle Literature analyses how notions of shared crime and guilt structured the production and perception of literature in fin-de-siècle France. It considers definitions of complicity from the period’s evolving legal statutes, as well as critical debates about malign literary influences, to achieve a deeper understanding of how cultural production forged relationships of implication and collusion between writers, readers, and critics. Discussing a range of revealing case studies, the book’s chapters cover well-known literary schools and genres—such as Naturalism, Decadence, and the psychological novel—as well as more obscure literary forms, including biographically revealing novels (romans à clef), little magazines (petites revues), and saucy magazines (revues légères). Each chapter highlights how particular literary themes or techniques encouraged readers’ identification with transgression and facilitated alternative forms of solidarity. Drawing on methods associated with close reading, literary history, law and literature studies, sociology of literature, and cultural studies, the book offers a new terminology and conceptual framework through which to analyse literary influence and reception, applicable to different historical periods and national settings. Its broad material range destabilises the boundaries between ‘high’, ‘medium’, and ‘low’ cultural brows, revealing the widespread appeal of illicit topics and subversive solidarities across the literary spectrum.
Clinical vs. molecular diagnosis of Gorlin syndrome: relevance of diagnostic criteria depends on the age of the patients
Authors: Hercent Agathe , Bennani Rizk , Lafitte Philippe , Mary Mickael , Lamoril Jerôme , Bourrat Emmanuelle , Kannengiesser Caroline , Tchernitchko Dimitri 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Background
Gorlin syndrome (GS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a predisposition to basal cell carcinoma and developmental defects. It is caused by pathogenic variants in the PTCH1 or SUFU genes.

Objectives
To ascertain the effectiveness of molecular screening in a cohort of patients with a suspicion of GS and to describe the patients’ clinical and genetic characteristics.

Methods
In total, 110 patients with a suspicion of GS were studied. The patients were seen at the genetic department of Bichat University Hospital for molecular screening. The patients’ clinical and paraclinical data were collected and analysed according to Evans’ diagnostic criteria and were compared with molecular information.

Results
Among 110 probands, only 56% fulfilled Evans’ diagnostic criteria. Overall, 75% of the patients who fulfilled those criteria carried a pathogenic variation in PTCH1 or SUFU. We compared the clinical and paraclinical data of 54 probands carrying a PTCH1 or SUFU mutation with 56 probands without identified mutations. Among patients carrying a pathogenic variation in the PTCH1 or SUFU genes, 30 years appears to be the cut-off age after which all patients have clear clinical GS. Indeed, after age 30 years, all patients carrying a PTCH1 or SUFU mutation fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of Evans (82% met the clinical criteria, reaching 100% with complementary examinations such as X-rays and ultrasound). Before 30 years of age, only 37% of patients with mutated genes fulfilled the clinical diagnostic criteria, reaching only 62% with simple complementary exams. We also report 22 new mutations in PTCH1.

Conclusions
Molecular screening of patients with GS who do not fulfil Evans’ diagnostic criteria should only be offered in the first instance to patients under 30 years of age. After age 30 years, careful clinical examination and complementary radiological exams should be enough to eliminate the diagnosis of GS among patients who do not fulfil the diagnostic criteria.
Effector CD4+ T-cell subsets in Takayasu arteritis—differences between the peripheral blood and the aorta
Authors: Savioli Bruna , Torquato Heron Fernandes Vieira , Paredes-Gamero Edgar Julian , Franco Andréia Fabiana do Vale , Gigek Carolina de Oliveira , Artigiani Neto Ricardo , de Souza Alexandre Wagner Silva 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a granulomatous vasculitis that affects large arteries. T cells are important in TAK pathophysiology as these cells orchestrate granulomatous infiltration in arteries. This study aims to evaluate effector CD4+ T cells in the peripheral blood and the aortic wall of TAK patients and to analyze associations with disease activity and therapy. We performed a longitudinal study including 30 TAK patients and 30 controls. CD3+ T cells, CD3+CD4− T cells, CD4+ T cells, and Th1, Th2, and Th17 cells were evaluated in peripheral blood by flow cytometry, and the expression of CD4, CD8, Tbet, GATA-3, and RORγT was analyzed in the aorta of six patients by immunohistochemistry. TAK patients presented lower CD3+ T cells and CD4+ T cells (P = 0.031 and P = 0.039, respectively) than controls. Patients with active disease and those in remission had higher proportions of Th17 cells than controls (P = 0.016 and P = 0.004, respectively). Therapy for TAK did not result in significant differences concerning CD4+ effector T-cell subpopulations. Disease duration correlated with the number and percentage of Th2 cells (rho = −0.610 and rho = −0.463, respectively) and with Th17 cells (rho = −0.365 and rho = −0.568). In the aorta, the expression of CD8 was higher than CD4, whereas GATA-3, Tbet, and RORγT were expressed in this order of frequency. In conclusion, TAK patients present an increased Th17 response in the peripheral blood regardless of disease activity, whereas in the aortic tissue CD8 cells and the Th2 response were predominant.
Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Dementia-Care Program Delivered by Community-Based Agency Staff
Authors: Gitlin Laura N , Cigliana Jill , Krauss Melissa J , Jacobsen Heather A , Piersol Catherine Verrier 
Published: May 2024

Abstract

Background and Objectives
Few proven dementia-care programs are integrated into community-based agencies. We report on the acceptability and effectiveness of an evidence-based program, Care of People in their Environment (COPE), delivered by community-based agency staff.

Research Design and Methods
Pretest/post-test design with 3 data points (baseline, 3-month program completion, 6-month follow-up). COPE was delivered by 6 occupational therapists and 4 social workers at 2 agency sites with people living with dementia and caregivers. Staff assessed the interests and abilities of people living with dementia, home safety, caregiver challenges, and readiness to learn strategies. Staff provided dementia education, stress reduction, and nonpharmacological techniques tailored to caregiver-identified challenges. Acceptability (3- and 6-months), included completed sessions, upset with and confidence managing care challenges, strategies used, and program satisfaction. Effectiveness (3- and 6-months) included people living with dementia’s health events (falls, emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and 911 calls), rehospitalization risk and functional dependence; and caregiver well-being and readiness. Benefits by in-person (n = 188) versus virtual/hybrid (n = 46) delivery due to Coronavirus Disease-2019 were evaluated.

Results
Of 843 dyads screened, 271 (32.1%) enrolled, 246 (90.8%) completed COPE, and 234 (95.1%) completed ≥1 follow-up. Regarding acceptability, caregivers completed about 8 sessions, reported improved confidence and upset (p &lt; .001), most implemented strategies 3-months (72.8%) and 6-months (83.5%), and expressed high program satisfaction. For effectiveness, compared to baseline, odds of people living with dementia’s health events were lower including rehospitalization risk, although functional dependence increased; caregiver well-being (3-, 6-months, p &lt; .001) and readiness (3-months, p &lt; .01) improved. Outcomes did not differ by delivery mode.

Discussion and Implications
Acceptability and effectiveness were strong. COPE resulted in tangible improvements for families regardless of delivery mode.