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Developing operational resilience to navigate transportation disruptions: the role and boundaries of efficiency priority
Authors: Ataburo Henry , Ampong Getrude Effah , Essuman Dominic 
Published: June 2024

AbstractOperational resilience is crucial for navigating the increasing transportation disruption challenges, but building this capability can be expensive and sometimes result in inefficiencies. Meanwhile, firms must prioritize efficiency to remain competitive and profitable. However, it is unclear how and when firms’ pursuit of efficiency priority hinders or helps their resilience to specific disruptions. This research uses the theory of constraints to propose that while efficiency priority limits opportunities for improving operational resilience, buffering and bridging strategies lessen this constraint by enabling firms to align efficiency priority with operational resilience objectives. The study hypothesizes that these strategies positively moderate the negative effect of efficiency priority on operational resilience to transportation disruptions. These arguments are tested on primary data from a sample of 199 firms in Ghana using moderated regression analysis and the Johnson-Neyman technique. The results reveal that efficiency priority is negatively related to the disruption absorption dimension of operational resilience but unrelated to its recoverability dimension. Additionally, the study finds that under low conditions of buffering and bridging strategies, efficiency priority has stronger negative associations with both dimensions of operational resilience. In contrast, these relationships are positive under the high conditions of either strategy. These findings contribute to resolving existing debates on the efficiency-resilience link and have important implications for supply chain and business executives, as discussed in this article.
Same-Sex Relationships and Criminal Behavior: A Total Population Study in The Netherlands
Authors: van de Weijer Steve G. A. , van Deuren Sjoukje , Boutwell Brian B. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractSexual minority groups experience elevated risk across a range of adverse outcomes. Previous studies from the USA showed that these risks include contact with the criminal justice system for sexual minority females but not for males. This study examined whether this relationship between sexual minority status and criminal behavior was also found in a more secular country like the Netherlands with more progressive attitudes toward sexual minorities. Furthermore, the study aimed to examine whether this relationship applied to various types of crime and could be explained by unmeasured familial factors. Longitudinal data from the Dutch national population, including 75,362 individuals in a same-sex relationship and 3,464,906 individuals in opposite-sex relationships, were used to compare the risk of crime among males and females in same-sex and opposite-sex unions. Discordant sibling models were included to increase control over possible sources of confounding from shared familial factors. Analyses were repeated for six types of crime, including property offenses, violence, vandalism, and public order offenses, traffic offenses, drugs offenses, and other offenses. The results showed that the direction of the associations between same-sex relationships and offending differed for men and women. In general, men in same-sex relationships were less likely to be a suspect of crime compared to those in opposite-sex relationships [odds ratio (OR) = 0.685;p < .001]. Women in same-sex relationships exhibited higher risk than those in opposite-sex unions (OR = 1.560;p < .001). Similar patterns emerged for most crime types and the discordant sibling models yielded conclusions that were substantively similar to those among the total population.
Peripheral Blood miRNA Expression in Patients with Essential Hypertension in the Han Chinese Population in Hefei, China
Authors: Cheng Bin , Yang Ronglu , Xu Hui , Wang Li , Jiang Nan , Song Tingting , Dong Changwu 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPrimary hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. However, the pathogenesis of primary hypertension involves multiple biological processes, including the nervous system, circulatory system, endocrine system, and more. Despite extensive research, there is no clear understanding of the regulatory mechanism underlying its pathogenesis. In recent years, miRNAs have gained attention as a regulatory factor capable of modulating the expression of related molecules through gene silencing. Therefore, exploring differentially expressed miRNAs in patients with essential hypertension (EH) may offer a novel approach for future diagnosis and treatment of EH. This study included a total of twenty Han Chinese population samples from Hefei, China. The samples consisted of 10 healthy individuals and 10 patients with EH. Statistical analysis was conducted to analyze the general information of the two-sample groups. High-throughput sequencing and base identification were performed to obtain the original sequencing sequences. These sequences were then annotated using various databases including Rfam, cDNA sequences, species repetitive sequences library, and miRBase database. The number of miRNA species contained in the samples was measured. Next, TPM values were calculated to determine the expression level of each miRNA. The bioinformatics of the differentiated miRNAs were analyzed using the OECloud tool, and RPM values were calculated. Furthermore, the reliability of the expression was analyzed by calculating the area under the Roc curve using the OECloud tools. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences between the two samples in terms of age distribution, gender composition, smoking history, and alcohol consumption history (P > 0.05). However, there was a notable presence of family genetic history and high BMI in the EH population (P < 0.05). The sequencing results identified a total of 245 miRNAs, out of which 16 miRNAs exhibited differential expression. Among the highly expressed miRNAs were let-7d-5p, miR-101-3p, miR-122-5p, miR-122b-3p, miR-192-5p, and miR-6722-3p. On the other hand, the lowly expressed miRNAs included miR-103a-3p, miR-16-5p, miR-181a-2-3p, miR-200a-3p, miR-200b-3p, miR-200c-3p, miR-221-3p, miR-30d-5p, miR-342-5p, and miR-543. This study initially identified 16 miRNAs that are aberrantly expressed and function in various processes associated with the onset and progression of essential hypertension. These miRNAs have the potential to be targeted for future diagnosis and treatment of EH. However, further samples are required to provide additional support for this study.
Obtainment of intraspecific hybrids in strictly cleistogamous Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd.
Authors: Caceres Maria Eugenia , Rubini Andrea , Russi Luigi , Ceccarelli Marilena , De Marchis Francesca , Bellucci Michele , Pupilli Fulvio 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBitter vetch (Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd.), one of the Near Eastern founder crops, is an annual cleistogamous legume domesticated during the Neolithic period. Originally used for human consumption, over time it was replaced by other pulses and downgraded to a fodder crop. When coupled with a small degree of cross hybridization, cleistogamy confers evolutive plasticity to the plant species. The aim of the present work consisted in setting up optimal conditions to overcome the existing cross hybridization barriers in V. ervilia. Genotypes of Turkish origin, characterized by an erect growth habit were crossed with Italian counterparts characterized by high seed production. A detailed cyto-histological analysis of flower development was undertaken to determine the optimal stage for emasculation and manual cross. Ninety-eight crosses were carried out and the hybrid nature of the putative F1 progenies was assessed by SSR (simple sequence repeat) DNA markers. Fifty-five seeds were obtained of which only five gave rise to hybrid plants. Among these, only three turned out to be fertile and two of which generated a consistent number of F2 seeds whose plants were assessed in greenhouse for seed production and plant growth habit. Most of the evaluated traits showed mean values of the F2 plants intermediate between the two initial parents, confirming that intraspecific hybridization is not only possible but also useful to exploit the diversity confined in different bitter vetch populations.
The Five Ps of the Adult Learner Journey through the Community College: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: VanZoest Emily R. , Harry Dion T. , Lewis-Sessoms Micara , Jaeger Audrey J. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
A significant demographic shift in community colleges reveals that more than half of enrolled students are adults aged 25 and older. In response, states are instituting reconnect programs aimed at recruiting and reengaging adult learners. Despite these initiatives, existing processes and practices within community colleges often inadequately address the unique needs of adult students. This qualitative work employs focus groups and individual interviews involving community college presidents, faculty, staff, and adult learners to formulate a robust conceptual framework meant to guide community colleges toward positive adult learner outcomes. Termed the “Five P Framework,” it strategically poses critical questions that align with the five areas of the adult learner journey: public messaging, partnerships, processes, pathways, and proximity. Acknowledging the distinct characteristics and diverse backgrounds of adult students, the framework incorporates essential theoretical perspectives. It sheds light on the intricate interplay among personal, social, and institutional factors influencing adult learners’ educational experiences. Serving as a practical guide, the framework is intended for administrators, educators, and policymakers facilitating the development of targeted policies and practices to elevate educational outcomes and overall well-being for adult learners in community college settings. The research concludes by offering implications for practice, policy enhancements, and directions for future research to support adult learners.
Does “Better Than” Have a Common Scale?
Authors: Rast Erich H. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractOrdinal, interval, and ratio scales are discussed and arguments for the thesis that “better than” comparisons reside on interval or ratio scales are laid out. It is argued that linguistic arguments are not conclusive since alternative rank-based definitions can be given, and that in general “better than” comparisons do not have a common scale type. Some comparison dimensions reside on ratio scales, whereas others do not show any evidence of lying on a scale stronger than an ordinal scale.
Vasoconstriction with phenylephrine increases cardiac output in preload dependent patients
Authors: Højlund Jakob , Cihoric Mirjana , Foss Nicolai Bang 
Published: June 2024

AbstractGeneral Anaesthesia (GA) is accompanied by a marked decrease in sympathetic outflow and thus loss of vasomotor control of cardiac preload. The use of vasoconstriction during GA has mainly focused on maintaining blood pressure. Phenylephrine (PE) is a pure α1-agonist without inotropic effects widely used to correct intraoperative hypotension. The potential of PE for augmenting cardiac stroke volume (SV) and -output (CO) by venous recruitment is controversial and no human studies have explored the effects of PE in preload dependent circulation using indicator dilution technique. We hypothesized that PE-infusion in patients with cardiac stroke volume limited by reduced preload would restore preload and thus augment SV and CO. 20 patients undergoing GA for gastrointestinal surgery were monitored with arterial catheter and LiDCO unity monitor. Upon stable haemodynamics after induction patients were placed in head-up tilt (HUT). All patients became preload responsive as verified by a stroke volume variation (SVV) of > 12%. PE-infusion was then started at 15-20mikrg/min and adjusted until preload was restored (SVV < 12%). Li-dilution cardiac output (CO) was initially measured after induction (baseline), again with HUT in the preload responsive phase, and finally when preload was restored with infusion of PE.At baseline SVV was 10 ± 3% (mean ± st.dev.), CI was 2,6 ± 0,4 L/min*m2, and SVI 43 ± 7mL/m2. With HUT SVV was 19 ± 4%, CI was 2,2 ± 0,4 L/min*m2, SVI 35 ± 7mL/m2. During PE-infusion SVV was reduced to 6 ± 3%, CI increased to 2,6 ± 0,5 L/min*m2, and SVI increased to 49 ± 11mL/m2. All differences p < 0,001. In conclusion: Infusion of phenylephrine during preload dependency increased venous return abolishing preload dependency as evaluated by SVV and increased cardiac stroke volume and -output as measured by indicator-dilution technique. (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05193097).
Packing spheres with quasi-containment conditions
Authors: Fischer Andreas , Litvinchev Igor , Romanova Tetyana , Stetsyuk Petro , Yaskov Georgiy 
Published: June 2024

AbstractA novel sphere packing problem is introduced. A maximum number of spheres of different radii should be placed such that the spheres do not overlap and their centers fulfill a quasi-containment condition. The latter allows the spheres to lie partially outside the given cuboidal container. Moreover, specified ratios between the placed spheres of different radii must be satisfied. A corresponding mixed-integer nonlinear programming model is formulated. It enables the exact solution of small instances. For larger instances, a heuristic strategy is proposed, which relies on techniques for the generation of feasible points and the decomposition of open dimension problems. Numerical results are presented to demonstrate the viability of the approach.
Self-concept Clarity and Meaning in Life: A Daily Diary Study in a Collectivistic Culture
Authors: Chen Sijia , Li Xiaoru , Ye Shengquan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractDespite the theoretical significance of self-concept clarity in meaning in life in Western thinking, there has been limited empirical investigation in collectivistic cultures. Consequently, the mechanism and boundary conditions of this effect remain unknown in such cultural contexts. To address this gap, we employed a daily-diary method spanning a period of 10 days, which allowed us to examine both the between-person and within-person effects of self-concept clarity on meaning in life, as well as the mediating role of three precursors of meaning (i.e., coherence, purpose, and significance), and the moderating role of independent self-construal among 83 Chinese participants. Multilevel regressions analyses demonstrated that individuals with higher trait self-concept clarity perceived higher meaning in their daily lives (b = 0.28, SE = 0.08, p = .001); and on days when individuals experienced higher daily self-concept clarity than typical, their sense of meaning on that day also tended to be higher (b = 0.39, SE = 0.04, p < .001). Multilevel mediation models showed that at the between-person level, trait self-concept clarity predicted daily meaning through the mediation of significance only (b = 0.15, SE = 0.05, p = .002), while at the within-person level, daily self-concept clarity predicted daily meaning through all three precursors (0.03 < bs < 0.13, ps < .05). The effect of both trait and daily self-concept clarity were stronger among those with a low (vs. high) independent self-construal. Finally, there was a positive lagged effect of daily self-concept clarity on daily meaning (β = 0.12, SE = 0.05, p = .014). These findings highlight the importance of cultivating a clear self-concept for experiencing meaning in daily life, particularly for those with a low independent self-construal in a collectivistic culture.
D-module techniques for solving differential equations in the context of Feynman integrals
Authors: Henn Johannes , Pratt Elizabeth , Sattelberger Anna-Laura , Zoia Simone 
Published: June 2024

AbstractFeynman integrals are solutions to linear partial differential equations with polynomial coefficients. Using a triangle integral with general exponents as a case in point, we compareD-module methods to dedicated methods developed for solving differential equations appearing in the context of Feynman integrals, and provide a dictionary of the relevant concepts. In particular, we implement an algorithm due to Saito, Sturmfels, and Takayama to derive canonical series solutions of regular holonomicD-ideals, and compare them to asymptotic series derived by the respective Fuchsian systems.
Could I Write Like Carol Weiss?
Authors: Høydal Øyunn Syrstad 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAcademic papers in the social sciences were once more essayistic in their form. The carefree launching of concepts and ideas of academic value were the order of the day, all without the security of the present standardized paper format inspired by the natural sciences. This text draws on the most cited paper by the acclaimed scholar Carol Weiss, as an outset to discussing academic writing; why we write as we do and what we may lose by doing so. This means exploring the history of academic writing as well as discussing the complex, yet exciting, relationship between writing, identity, language, and the very process of conducting research.
SETDB1 deletion causes DNA demethylation and upregulation of multiple zinc-finger genes
Authors: Kang Yong-Kook , Eom Jaemin , Min Byungkuk , Park Jung Sun 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background
SETDB1 (SET domain bifurcated-1) is a histone H3-lysine 9 (H3K9)-specific methyltransferase that mediates heterochromatin formation and repression of target genes. Despite the assumed functional link between DNA methylation and SETDB1-mediated H3K9 trimethylations, several studies have shown that SETDB1 operates autonomously of DNA methylation in a region- and cell-specific manner. This study analyzes SETDB1-null HAP1 cells through a linked methylome and transcriptome analysis, intending to explore genes controlled by SETDB1-involved DNA methylation.

Methods and results
We investigated SETDB1-mediated regulation of DNA methylation and gene transcription in human HAP1 cells using reduced-representation bisulfite sequencing (RRBS) and RNA sequencing. While two-thirds of differentially methylated CpGs (DMCs) in genic regions were hypomethylated in SETDB1-null cells, we detected a plethora of C2H2-type zinc-finger protein genes (C2H2-ZFP, 223 of 749) among the DMC-associated genes. Most C2H2-ZFPs with DMCs in their promoters were found hypomethylated in SETDB1-KO cells, while other non-ZFP genes with promoter DMCs were not. These C2H2-ZFPs with DMCs in their promoters were significantly upregulated in SETDB1-KO cells. Similarly, C2H2-ZFP genes were upregulated in SETDB1-null 293T cells, suggesting that SETDB1’s function in ZFP gene repression is widespread. There are several C2H2-ZFP gene clusters on chromosome 19, which were selectively hypomethylated in SETDB1-KO cells.

Conclusions
SETDB1 collectively and specifically represses a substantial fraction of the C2H2-ZFP gene family. Through the en-bloc silencing of a set of ZFP genes, SETDB1 may help establish a panel of ZFP proteins that are expressed cell-type specifically and thereby can serve as signature proteins for cellular identity.
Adaptive Sliding Mode Fixed-/Preassigned-Time Synchronization of Stochastic Memristive Neural Networks with Mixed-Delays
Authors: Gao Jie , Chen Xiangyong , Qiu Jianlong , Wang Chunmei , Jia Tianyuan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe paper addresses the fixed-/preassigned-time synchronization of stochastic memristive neural networks (MNNs) with uncertain parameters and mixed delays. Adaptive sliding mode control (ASMC) technology is mainly utilized. First, a proper sliding surface is constructed and the adaptive laws are given. Also, the synchronization control scheme is designed, which can ensure error system to realize fixed-time stability. Second, preassigned-time sliding mode control scheme is mainly provided to realize fast synchronization of MNNs. The presented theoretical methods can guarantee the error system convergence and stability for reaching and sliding mode within preassigned-time. And the synchronization criteria and explicit expression of settling time (ST) are acquired, where ST is not related with initial values and controller parameters but can be predefined perferentially. Finally, the calculation example is offered to interpret the practicability and availability of the innovations in this paper.
Predicting climate-based changes of landscape structure for Turkiye via global climate change scenarios: a case study in Bartin river basin with time series analysis for 2050
Authors: Kalayci Kadak Merve , Ozturk Sevgi , Mert Ahmet 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis study was designed to reveal the possible effects of climate change on the landscape structure of the Bartın Stream Basin. Remote sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and statistical methods were employed throughout the study. Landsat satellite images, which are 30 m × 30 m resolution images produced by Landsat 4–5, Landsat 7, and Landsat 8-Oli satellites, were used. In addition, 42 variables were produced, including 19 bioclimatic variables, plant index data from satellite images, and environmental variables. The effect of the produced variables on land use-land cover (LULC) was investigated. Then, the expected situation in 2050 according to the RCP climate change scenarios was estimated using the R Studio software with time series analysis. The data for 2050 were modeled and mapped using the Maximum Entropy method. As a result, it was revealed that LULC changes within the basin would be in the form of artificialization and increased fragmentation, that bare lands and residential areas would increase, and that agricultural areas and forest areas would decrease by approximately 50%. Planning should be made in order to reduce the breakdown of landscape resistance by predicting the adverse events to be experienced due to climate change in the future. It was concluded that agriculture, which was determined as the development strategy of the region in the current Environmental Plan (EP) of the basin, would not be possible due to the approximately 50% loss in agricultural areas. This study revealed that the effects of climate change, which is the biggest threat of the age, could be revealed with statistical models.
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Egyptology and fanaticism
Authors: Wilkinson Hayden 
Published: June 2024

AbstractVarious decision theories share a troubling implication. They imply that, for any finite amount of value, it would be better to wager it all for a vanishingly small probability of some greater value. Counterintuitive as it might be, this fanaticism has seemingly compelling independent arguments in its favour. In this paper, I consider perhaps the most prima facie compelling such argument: an Egyptology argument (an analogue of the Egyptology argument from population ethics). I show that, despite recent objections from Russell (Noûs, 2023) and Goodsell (Analysis 81(3):420–426, 2021), the argument’s premises can be justified and defended, and the argument itself remains compelling.