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The Status of Gaza in the Persian Period: Imperial Dynamics, Local Agency, and Long-Distance Trade
Authors: Boehm Ryan 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Although Gaza was among the largest and most important cities of the southern Levant, it has played a relatively minor role in recent reassessments of the reoccupation of the Palestinian coast and its administration in the Persian period. The widely-held scholarly view that Gaza fell outside of direct Achaemenid control, in a coastal zone conceded to a confederation of Arabian tribes ruled by the king of Qedar, is a primary factor in according it a separate status from the other cities of Philistia. This article argues that the sources do not support the notion that Gaza and its environs belonged to an Arabian district. Rather, Gaza, like the other coastal cities of Philistia, seems to have been redeveloped in the late sixth century BCE by Phoenician agents, likely from Tyre. While Gaza held a distinct position as the main outlet of Arabian and Egyptian trade, it was culturally and economically oriented around the wider Phoenician maritime network and integrated into a dense network of Achaemenid military and administrative infrastructure in the region. In the early fourth century BCE, however, the loss of Egypt and the eclipse of the Qedarites fundamentally transformed the nature of Achaemenid authority in the region. Gaza may have been lost during much or all of this period, and the Achaemenid response is visible across this border region. Nevertheless, Gaza retained its central commercial position across these disturbances.
Application of online teaching-based classroom behavior capture and analysis system in student management
Authors: Yang Liu 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Analyzing online learning behavior helps to understand students’ progress, difficulties, and needs during the learning process, making it easier for teachers to provide timely feedback and personalized guidance. However, the classroom behavior (CB) of online teaching is complex and variable, and relying on traditional classroom supervision methods, teachers find it difficult to comprehensively pay attention to the learning behavior of each student. In this regard, a dual stream network was designed to capture and analyze CB by integrating AlphaPose human keypoint detection method and image data method. The experimental results show that when the learning rate of the model parameters is set to 0.001, the accuracy of the model is as high as 92.3%. When the batch size is 8, the accuracy of the model is as high as 90.8%. The accuracy of the fusion model in capturing upright sitting behavior reached 97.3%, but the accuracy in capturing hand raising behavior decreased to only 74.8%. The fusion model performs well in terms of accuracy and recall, with recall rates of 88.3, 86.2, and 85.1% for capturing standing up, raising hands, and sitting upright behaviors, respectively. And the maximum F1 value is 0.931. The dual stream network effectively integrates the advantages of two types of data, improves the performance of behavior capture, and improves the robustness of the algorithm. The successful application of the model is beneficial for teachers’ classroom observation and research activities, providing a favorable path for their professional development, and thereby improving the overall teaching quality of teachers.
Modelling phenotypes, variants and pathomechanisms of syndromic diseases in different systems
Authors: Gregor Anne , Zweier Christiane 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
In this review we describe different model organisms and systems that are commonly used to study syndromic disorders. Different use cases in modeling diseases, underlying pathomechanisms and specific effects of certain variants are elucidated. We also highlight advantages and limitations of different systems. Models discussed include budding yeast, the nematode worm, the fruit fly, the frog, zebrafish, mice and human cell-based systems.
Implementation of human genetic counseling in the MZEB (Medical Center for Adults with disabilities) at the psychiatric LVR Clinic Bedburg-Hau
Authors: Maliszewski-Makowka Dorothee , Wieczorek Dagmar 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Outpatient diagnostics for adult patients with intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders were significantly improved when ‘Medical Centers for Adults with Disabilities’ (MZEB) were established in 2015 in accordance with a new law (§ 119c SGB V). Due to the multi-professional nature of these MZEBs, cooperation with various specialized centers can be initiated. Accordingly, in 2023, a cooperation between the MZEB in the LVR-Clinic Bedburg-Hau and the Institute of Human Genetics, Heinrich-Heine University (HHU) Düsseldorf was initiated. Interdisciplinary consultation hours for adult patients have been established in Bedburg-Hau offering genetic counselling and testing to identify the underlying genetic entity. We will introduce this new structure and report preliminary results.
Hortulus 37, 1959: Translation as Collaboration in an Anthology of New Poetry from Israel
Authors: Rokem Na’ama 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
This article presents one issue of the Swiss literary journal Hortulus as a case study on forms of exchange, translation, and traffic between German and Hebrew in the wake of Nazism and World War II. Drawing on discussions in the field of Periodical Studies, I examine the various networks in which Hortulus 37 – a special issue devoted to new poetry from Israel – is situated. I highlight the heterogeneity of the volume, which contains materials translated into German from multiple languages, as well as original German texts. Translation itself appears in the volume as a heterogenous practice, which encompasses self-translation and various modes of collaborative translation. Since many of the authors who are translated into German in the volume were native speakers of that language, the lines between collaboration and self-translation are blurred in ways that have important consequences for our theorization of translation and self-translation.
An analysis of medical scheme-related pregnancy terminations in South Africa in 2022
Authors: Willie Michael Mncedisi , Maqbool Mudasir , Kubheka Brenda , Popovic Buba , Kabane Sipho 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background
This research addresses the intricate dimensions of reproductive healthcare by examining the complex interplay of medical, legal, and ethical considerations surrounding abortion. The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (CTOP) of 1996 in South Africa aims to establish the circumstances and conditions under which a woman’s pregnancy may be terminated and addresses related matters. The Act specified that, for terminations during 0–12 weeks, safe medical procedures, primarily medication abortion, are predominant. In contrast, terminations during 13–20 weeks present additional complexities, requiring a combination of medical and surgical interventions.

Purpose/Aim
This study aims to examine termination of pregnancy (TOP) services within medical schemes, focusing on demographic characteristics, the proportion of pregnancies terminated across different gestational periods, and the influence of benefit design on access to TOP services.

Design/Methodology/Approach
The study employs a quantitative research methodology utilising a cross-sectional design. A purposive sampling criterion was used to select study participants. Descriptive statistics were reported on demographic and healthcare data, providing a comprehensive exploration of abortion-related factors.

Findings/Results
Analysis of data from nine medical schemes in 2022 reveals 1,290 reported terminations, with 1,258 occurring among women aged 18–59. Notably, 66% of the terminations occur within 0–12 weeks, and 44% within 13–20 weeks.

Practical implications
These insights contribute to understanding interventions related to TOP services, facilitating potential policy reforms.

Originality/Value
This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on reproductive rights by providing a nuanced exploration of the multifaceted aspects of abortion within the South African context.
King Like a Horned Viper: Two New Manuscripts of Praise Poems to Šulgi
Authors: Reid Nicholas 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Two tablets from the the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University contain excerpts of literary texts celebrating Šulgi: an excerpt of the praise poem Šulgi A, with two previously unknown lines, and a manuscript from a new hymn to Šulgi, paralleling Ni 13227.
An Assyrian Royal Relief at Elin in the Tur Abdin (Kašiari)
Authors: Genç Bülent 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The focus of this study is a recently discovered rock relief in the village of Olin/Elin/Yakınca, 30 km south-southeast of Midyat. This relief aligns with the route of Ashurnasirpal II’s campaign in 879 BC, providing new insights into the Assyrian entry into the Tur Abdin region. The main objectives of the study are to identify and date the Elin relief by analyzing its location, execution, and iconography within the broader context of Ashurnasirpal II’s military campaign.
The Role of Silica Fume in Enhancing the Strength and Transport Properties of PET Fiber–Ultra High-Performance Concrete
Authors: Alani Aktham H. , Johari Megat Azmi Megat , Noaman Ahmed Tareq , Muhamad Bunnori N. , Majid T. A. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The influence of varying contents of supplementary cementitious material, namely silica fume (SF), on the transport properties of ultra-high performance concrete containing polyethylene therephthalate (PET) fibers under a steam curing regime has been investigated in this study. SF was used as a supplementary binder as a partial replacement of the ordinary portland cement (OPC) in different proportions (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 %), whereas shredded waste plastic PET bottles were used as fiber reinforcements at 1 % of the total mass binder to produce ultra high performance PET reinforced concrete (UHPPRC). The presence of SF between (5 % and 30 %) in UHPPRC increases compressive strength at all ages of 3, 7, and 28 days; the greatest compressive strength achieved was 146.6 MPa by the SF25-UHPPRC mix, but the compressive strength reduced at higher SF contents, in particular for the SF35-UHPPRC. Besides, the SF inclusion improved the transport properties of PET-fiberized concrete. The greatest improvement was seen with SF25-UHPPRC, which showed increases of 75.2 % in porosity, 92.6 % in water permeability, and 95.8 % in rapid chloride permeability relative to the control mix at 28 days. This could indicate that the incorporation of SF and PET fiber increases the possibility of using PET fibers in the production of ultra-high performance PET fiber reinforced concrete with superior engineering and transport properties.
Effect of Water Absorbing Polymer Amendment on Performance of Capacitance Soil Moisture Sensor
Authors: Saha Abhisekh , Sekharan Sreedeep , Manna Uttam 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Water absorbing polymer (WAP) is emerging as soil amendment material for various soil infrastructures, such as urban green infrastructure, green roofs, landfill covers, and climate-resilient agriculture, to promote vegetation growth and thereby increase the sustainability of the projects. WAP amended soils experience alternating periods of drying and wetting because of their exposure to different climate conditions. Precise determination of volumetric water content (VWC) in vadose zone is required to establish the soil-water retention curve (SWRC) in WAP amended soils. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of a capacitance sensor (CS) for the purpose of continuous VWC monitoring in WAP amended soils. A controlled laboratory environment was used for the performance evaluation of CS in three different surface soils (sand, silt loam, and clay loam) with four WAP amendment rates (0 %, 0.1 %, 0.2 %, and 0.4 %). The CS completely underestimates the VWC of WAP amended soils because of the bound water inside the WAP network. Two different calibration equations (i.e., third-order polynomial and linear) were recommended to enhance the precision of VWC measurement in WAP amended soils. The linear calibration method is further extended for obtaining a generalized calibration procedure valid for all soil textures and WAP concentrations. The importance of the proposed calibration procedure for a precise SWRC measurement of WAP amended soils was demonstrated. The results indicated that the error in VWC measurement further influences the saturated water content, field capacity, and permanent wilting point, which are essential parameters to estimate the soil-water storage, and irrigation water requirement.
Bottleneck Management through Strategic Sequencing in Smart Manufacturing Systems
Authors: Roy Sayantee , Ahmed Imtiaz , Saldanha John , Medini Khaled , Wuest Thorsten 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Production systems, including flexible and smart manufacturing systems, adhere to a predetermined sequence of machine operations based on the demand criterion. As the number of machines and jobs to sequence grows, the problem’s complexity also increases. To address this issue, which is considered a top priority in the industry today, agile sequencing techniques are necessary. Nonetheless, most of the present sequencing and scheduling algorithms are unable to handle the personalized machine setups found in various factories and educational facilities. Furthermore, these setups frequently have unique precedence orders for processing jobs and other limitations. This paper aims to address this pressing problem by modeling and developing an optimum job sequence for a real-life custom machine setup with precedence constraints. According to the scheduling literature, this is a variant of the permutation flow shop problem. As part of the research, the optimal job sequence is tested and validated in a simulated environment. The Nawaz, Enscore, and Ham (NEH) algorithm and the Campbell Dudek Smith (CDS) algorithm are modified to accommodate the special structure of the problem at hand and to execute the sequencing task. The NEH algorithm’s resulting sequence is compared with that of the CDS algorithm in terms of makespan time for both flow shop and job shop scenarios for this specific case study. Although NEH and CDS performed similarly in the flow-shop problem, as the product variety is consistent, NEH outperformed CDS in the job-shop scenario for combination of different ratios and different categories of product variants. A thorough sensitivity analysis is also conducted to examine the effects of various supplementary parameters on makespan time.
A Delusion of Control: Loss of Agency in Modern Complex Systems
Authors: Centeno Miguel A. , Callahan Peter W. , Larcey Paul , Patterson Thayer S. 
Published: June 2024

Modern life is in many ways defined by how humans across the world are highly interconnected—and interdependent—through complex global systems. These technologically advanced systems satisfy critical needs through large-scale global networks of communication, transportation, food, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and finance. The structure and dynamics of these self-organized networks—or complex adaptive systems (CAS)—are studied to analyze systemic fragility and resilience. As we increasingly rely on these globalized CAS, we surrender more and more individual autonomy and agency, diminishing our ability to actually control our outcomes and wellbeing.
In this paper, we discuss how the illusion that we as individuals—or even as a society—can fully control the modern complex systems-of-systems that enable modern living is a dangerous optimism bias. However, the anxiety that comes from supplanting this illusion with a diminished sense of control and autonomy, and the resignation that the world is unpredictable, chaotic, and random is an unsatisfying alternative. Instead, we advocate for greater study and understanding of these systems and for the design of governance paradigms that employ the lenses of complexity, global systemic risk, and our inexorable interdependence. Advancements in this research area would enable both individuals and policy-makers to more effectively navigate the complex systems-of-systems that define globalization, with the goal of restoring a greater sense of agency and control in an uncertain world.
SIGNATURES OF SYNDEPOSITIONAL SEISMIC EFFECTS IN AERONIAN MARINE CLASTIC SEDIMENTS IN WESTERN GORNY ALTAI
Authors: СЕННИКОВ Н.В. 
Published: June 2024

В алтайских аэронских терригенных образованиях установлены следы проявления палеосейсмитов. На стратиграфическом уровне верхней части граптолитовой зоны convolutus и нижней части зоны sedgwicki обнаружены текстуры хрупких деформаций, формирующие брекчии. Их сопровождают текстуры деформаций «мягких» (несцементированных) осадков (“soft-sedimentary deformation structures” - SSDS): а) турбированные слои; б) подвёрнутые слои; в) комковатые («вздыбленные») поверхности границ слоёв и другие. На заключительном этапе формирования изученные породы претерпели изменения в процессе оползнеобразования в подводном каньоне – сформировались «закрутыши» («псевдоконгломераты»).
The Aeronian clastic sediments in the Gorny Altai area bear signatures of past seismic effects (paleo-seismites). Sedimentary structures produced by brittle deformation (breccias) span the level of the upper convolutus graptolite zone and the lower sedgwicki zone. They coexist with soft-sediment deformation structures (SSDS), such as turbated and rolled layers, bumpy layer boundaries, etc. At the final deposition stage, the rocks were deformed during seismically-triggered landsliding and were shed into a submarine canyon, with formation of rolls (pseudo-conglomerate).
FLUID REGIME OF CRYSTALLIZATION OF THE CALCITE–QUARTZ CARBONATITOIDS OF THE MURUN MASSIF
Authors: СОТНИКОВА И.А. , БОРОВИКОВ А.А. , КОЛОТИЛИНА Т.Б. , АЛЫМОВА Н.В. 
Published: June 2024

Исследованы первичные расплавные, газовые и флюидные включения в кварце и делиите кальцит-кварцевых карбонатитоидов (торголитов) Мурунского массива. В первичных расплавных и флюидных включениях установлено присутствие CO2, N2, CH4, C2H6, C3H8, H2 и H2S, а также сульфатов и гидрокарбонатов в качестве твердых дочерних фаз. Растворы включений содержат HS– и хлориды. Кроме того, в составе включений присутствуют неупорядоченный углерод и битум. Cделан вывод, что магматическая флюидная фаза, находившаяся в равновесии с кварцем, характеризовалась преимущественно H2O-CO2-H2S составом и восстановленным состоянием. Это объясняет появление сульфидов на магматической стадии кристаллизации кальцит-кварцевых карбонатитоидов Мурунского массива. Обосновано предположение, что сульфаты, углеводороды и H2, обнаруженные в составе включений, образуются при понижении температуры в результате смещения окислительно-восстановительного равновесия.
Primary melt and fluid inclusions in quartz and dalyite of calcite–quartz carbonatitoids of the Murun massif have been studied. They contain CO2, N2, CH4, C2H6, C3H8, H2 and H2S as well as sulfates and hydrocarbonates as solid daughter phases. The inclusion solutions contain HS- and chlorides. In addition, disordered carbon and bitumen are present. It is concluded that the magmatic fluid phase that was in equilibrium with quartz was characterized by a predominantly H2O-CO2-H2S composition and a reduced state. This explains the appearance of sulfides at the magmatic stage of crystallization of calcite–quartz carbonatitoids of the Murun massif. We substantiate the hypothesis that the sulfates, hydrocarbons, and H2 detected in the inclusions form at decreasing temperature as a result of shift of the redox equilibrium.
Agrofuel expansion and black resistance in Brazil
Authors: Neuburger Martina , Rau Rafaela , Schmitt Tobias 
Published: June 2024

In recent years, energy crops have become one of the most important strategies towards a sustainable economy in order to avoid the use of fossil fuels. In a way, Brazil can be seen as a pioneer since already during the oil crisis of the 1970s sugarcane ethanol was promoted there through extensive state programs. The associated expansion of sugarcane and other energy crops, though, is largely driven by large-scale agro-industrial enterprises, with the result that indigenous groups and quilombos are increasingly displaced. Understanding landscape as a materialization of power relations, we analyze socioeconomic dynamics in the municipality of Pompéu in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais as case study region. Doing so, we show that landscapes in general and energy landscapes more specifically represent the arena of socio-political negotiation on development pathways and models in their specific regional and historical context. Unequal power relations result in practical, symbolic, and discursive dominance of the most powerful land use, economic logic, and social life by delegitimizing, marginalizing, and disregarding alternative ideas. These processes are embedded in postcolonial entanglements and constitute (energy) landscapes within a globalizing world.
"Smart University" project: fair matching of students to academic trajectories
Authors: Vasiliev Yuriy M. , Glazunova Ekaterina V. , Fridman Gregory M. 
Published: June 2024

Subject. The goal of “Smart University” information system is to increase the efficiency and quality of the academic process at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics through the automation of its various aspects and phases which is based on mathematical modelling. The optimization model of finding a fair matching of students to academic trajectories is discussed in the paper as a mathematical kernel of one of the information system’s components.Objectives. The goal of the paper is to provide an exact mathematical formulation and corresponding numerical results to the problem of finding a fair matching of students to academic trajectories, their preferences and academic performance was taken into account. Method. The optimization model was developed to find a matching in the many-to-one two-sided market, the corresponding concept of stable matching and conflicts was discussed.Results. The optimization model of finding a fair matching was verified by numerical simulations with the full-scale data for the students of the “Econоmics” academic program of the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. Numerical results demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed model in finding a fair matching with a minimum number of conflicts and with a maximal level of satisfaction of agents from both sides of the market (students and academic trajectories) with the matching obtained.