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THP: Tensor-field-driven hierarchical path planning for autonomous scene exploration with depth sensors
Authors: Xi Yuefeng , Zhu Chenyang , Duan Yao , Yi Renjiao , Zheng Lintao , He Hongjun , Xu Kai 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIt is challenging to automatically explore an unknown 3D environment with a robot only equipped with depth sensors due to the limited field of view. We introduce THP, a tensor field-based framework for efficient environment exploration which can better utilize the encoded depth information through the geometric characteristics of tensor fields. Specifically, a corresponding tensor field is constructed incrementally and guides the robot to formulate optimal global exploration paths and a collision-free local movement strategy. Degenerate points generated during the exploration are adopted as anchors to formulate a hierarchical TSP for global path optimization. This novel strategy can help the robot avoid long-distance round trips more effectively while maintaining scanning completeness. Furthermore, the tensor field also enables a local movement strategy to avoid collision based on particle advection. As a result, the framework can eliminate massive, time-consuming recalculations of local movement paths. We have experimentally evaluate our method with a ground robot in 8 complex indoor scenes. Our method can on average achieve 14% better exploration efficiency and 21% better exploration completeness than state-of-the-art alternatives using LiDAR scans. Moreover, compared to similar methods, our method makes path decisions 39% faster due to our hierarchical exploration strategy.
Data-driven estimation of the algebraic Riccati equation for the discrete-time inverse linear quadratic regulator problem
Authors: Sugiura Shuhei , Ariizumi Ryo , Tanemura Masaya , Asai Toru , Azuma Shun-ichi 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we propose a method for estimating the algebraic Riccati equation (ARE) with respect to an unknown discrete-time system from the system state and input observation. The inverse optimal control (IOC) problem asks, “What objective function is optimized by a given control system?” The inverse linear quadratic regulator (ILQR) problem is an IOC problem that assumes a linear system and quadratic objective function. The ILQR problem can be solved by solving a linear matrix inequality that contains the ARE. However, the system model is required to obtain the ARE, and it is often unknown in fields in which the IOC problem occurs, for example, biological system analysis. Our method directly estimates the ARE from the observation data without identifying the system. This feature enables us to economize the observation data using prior information about the objective function. We provide a data condition that is sufficient for our method to estimate the ARE. We conducted a numerical experiment to demonstrate that our method can estimate the ARE with less data than system identification if the prior information is sufficient.
Mechanism and growth kinetics of Al3Ti phase in fifteen-layered Ti Gr.1/A1050 clads produced with the explosive welding technique
Authors: Janusz-Skuza Marta , Bigos Agnieszka , Kwiecień Izabella , Wierzbicka-Miernik Anna , Szulc Zygmunt , Wojewoda-Budka Joanna 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study was dedicated to the detailed characterization of the microstructural changes and the phase analysis of the interfaces formed in explosive welding of multilayered Ti Gr.1/A1050 clads. The significant effect of the detonation source localization on the microstructure of the welded materials interfaces after collision, and consequently on the diffusion processes induced by the elevated temperature was showed. Annealing process at 550 °C for series of time intervals of the Ti/Al clad allowed to determine the growth mechanism of the Al3Ti phase formed along particular interfaces. Moreover, the microstructure observations and calculations evidenced different growth mechanisms related to the localization of the Ti/Al interface in respect to the detonation source.
Real-world clinical outcome and safety of adjuvant human Interferon-alpha1b in resected stage IIIB or IIIC melanoma: results of a retrospective study
Authors: Gao Meiyan , Li Yuehua , Tang Wenjing , Liu Yu , Guo Weinan , Zhao Tao , Zhao Jianhong , Zhang Jin’e , Zhu Guannan , Li Chunying , Gao Tianwen , Shi Qiong 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Background
Human interferon-α1b (hIFN-α1b) is the first genetically engineered drug approved by the National Medical Product Administration for cancer therapy in China. hIFN-α1b is a relatively safe therapy and can improve survival in advanced melanoma and its long-term efficacy against resection of stage III melanoma is unknown.

Objective
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of hIFN-α1b in patients with resected stage III melanoma.

Methods
The clinical data were collected from patients who underwent resection of stage IIIB or IIIC melanoma and received subcutaneous injection of hIFN-α1b every other day. The efficacy of hIFN-α1b was determined by rate of recurrence-free survival (RFS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) and overall survival (OS). Safety data were acquired by review of adverse events at follow-ups.

Results
The study included a total of 61 patients. The median follow-up duration was 45 months. The RFS at 12, 24, and 36 months were observed to be 75.4%, 47.4%, and 37.2% respectively, while the DMFS rates were found to be 83.6%, 65.5%, and 62.2%. Furthermore, the OS rates at these time points were recorded as being 100%, 81.9%, and 71.5%. The overall tolerability of hIFN-α1b was satisfactory, with only 8.2% of the patients experiencing grade 3/4 toxicity and no treatment-related deaths observed.

Conclusion
Our findings suggest that adjuvant hIFN-α1b treatment is relatively safe and may potentially enhance the rate of RFS, DMFS and OS in patients who have undergone resection for stage IIIB or IIIC melanoma.
Innovative exploration of spatial collaborative governance in the Shanghai Metropolitan Area
Authors: Sun Juan , Ma Xuan , Zhang zhenguang 
Published: May 2024

AbstractUnder the requirements of modernized spatial governance and the national strategy for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, the Shanghai Metropolitan Area has taken the lead in exploring collaborative governance in regional spatial planning, which aims to promote spatially coordinated governance and high-quality integrated development in metropolitan areas. This exploration focuses on the preparation and organizational innovation in regional planning, the combination of top and bottom organizational approaches, the importance of equal consultation during the planning process, the establishment of an open platform in the positioning of the planning, and the need for joint determination in planning approval. This exploration also discusses the innovative implementation of spatial planning cooperation through eight systematic actions and five space sector actions and defines the implementation focus through the immediate plan of action at the implementation level. The exploration of the “Spatial Cooperative Plan of the Greater Shanghai Metropolitan Area” demonstrates that the process and result of planning are equally important. Achieving consensus through plan making and fostering synergies through plan implementation are feasible paths for efficient collaborative governance in the Shanghai Metropolitan Area and other metropolitan areas in China.
Estimation methods of wetland carbon sink and factors influencing wetland carbon cycle: a review
Authors: Li Lixin , Xu Haibo , Zhang Qian , Zhan Zhaoshun , Liang Xiongwei , Xing Jie 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn the global ecosystem, wetlands are vital carbon sinks, playing a crucial role in absorbing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and mitigating global warming. Accurate estimation of wetland carbon content is essential for research on wetland carbon sinks. However, the carbon cycle of wetlands is complex, and the carbon sinking of wetlands is affected by climate, topography, water level conditions, vegetation types, soil types, and other factors. This has caused significant challenges in the estimation of wetland carbon sinks. In current studies, most research has focused on the impact of individual factors on wetland carbon sinks, often ignoring the interaction between various factors, which further leads to uncertainty in wetland carbon measurements. This paper aims to elucidate the process of the wetland carbon cycle, summarize the factors affecting wetland carbon sinks, and explore the interplay between various factors and their influence on wetland carbon sinks, aiming to provide theoretical support for the study of wetland carbon sinks. Additionally, this paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of current wetland carbon measurement methods, proposes research directions for combining machine learning methods, identifies existing difficulties in current wetland carbon measurement, and offers suggestions to serve as a reference for future wetland carbon sink estimation and wetland management.
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Ordering Comics
Authors: Gavaler Chris , Goldberg Nathaniel 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Comics can be ordered in a range of ways, most overtly by issue number for works within a series, and by page number for pages within works. The internal elements of a comic can also be ordered by formal details found within pages. We identify four kinds of formal details specific to comics pages or two-page spreads: how their elements are arranged, how they are viewed, what events they represent, and when information about those events is presented.
Predictors and memory consequences of dating decisions in a dating app-analogue study
Authors: Zhang Yikang , Santtila Pekka 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
With the rise of dating apps, people have access to a vast pool of potential partners at their fingertips. The present study examined how various factors would predict an individual's dating decisions in a dating app-analogue study. Participants (N = 269) first completed some trait measures and then a mock-dating task in which they judged the attractiveness of a series of targets and then decided whether to match with the target or not. Their memories for the targets were tested on the second day. People who were more (vs. less) short-term oriented were more likely to match with short-term-oriented targets. Moral disgust and sexual disgust negatively predicted the matching with short-term-oriented targets. Contrary to our hypothesis, we did not find support that people with higher (vs. lower) pathogen disgust sensitivity would selectively match with more attractive targets. Exploratory analyses showed that people who were more (vs. less) short-term oriented, more (vs. less) sexually attractive, or had higher (v. lower) mate value, were more likely to match with targets they considered as attractive. Finally, people have better memories of the faces they chose to match than to not match. Implications for mating research and limitations are discussed.
The Odious Debt Doctrine: The Equitable Rule
Authors: Megliani Mauro 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe odious debt doctrine was envisaged by the Russian jurist Alexander Sack as an exception to the passing rule of a debt in case of state and government succession. An analysis of the practice indicates that this exception was often accompanied by some equitable solution. Although the 1983 Vienna Convention did not acknowledge the doctrine, the equitable distribution of assets and liabilities as a method of settling disputes may allow an application of the doctrine in disguise. This equitable method of settling could come into play if the doctrine found application beyond the strict boundaries of state succession. Such a step would imply the formalization of the doctrine in national legislation, with the result that a loan agreement tainted with odiousness would be illegal and unenforceable. Nevertheless, in common law countries, the laws of which usually govern financial transactions, a claim for recovering what transferred under an illegal contract could be denied based on public policy considerations. This denial of restitution would refrain these countries, traditionally sensitive to creditors’ rights, from acknowledging the doctrine in their legal systems. To overcome this impasse, the formalization of the doctrine should include an equitable approach based on the benefit for the population. This equitable approach would reflect the practice of state and government succession on which the doctrine is usually grounded.
“Isn’t It Terrible That All These Students Are Voting?”: Student Suffrage in College Towns
Authors: Cain Timothy Reese 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe 1971 passage of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution was a significant step in advancing voting rights that offered a new route for young people to participate in public life. While met with enthusiasm in many quarters, the question of where a substantial segment of the youth vote—college students—would cast their ballots was a concern even before the amendment’s ratification. After ratification, it became a serious point of conflict, with opponents to college-town voting arguing that students should be forced to vote where their parents lived. In numerous towns these arguments turned to efforts to deny or complicate registration and voting, intimidate students, or gerrymander to reduce students’ influence. At times, these efforts were explicitly aimed at Black students. This article examines these efforts to prevent students from voting in their college towns in the 1970s, demonstrating that they could serve the strategy of disenfranchising the newly franchised.
Depths in random recursive metric spaces
Authors: Desmarais Colin 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAs a generalization of random recursive trees and preferential attachment trees, we consider random recursive metric spaces. These spaces are constructed from random blocks, each a metric space equipped with a probability measure, containing a labelled point called a hook, and assigned a weight. Random recursive metric spaces are equipped with a probability measure made up of a weighted sum of the probability measures assigned to its constituent blocks. At each step in the growth of a random recursive metric space, a point called a latch is chosen at random according to the equipped probability measure, and a new block is chosen at random and attached to the space by joining together the latch and the hook of the block. We use martingale theory to prove a law of large numbers and a central limit theorem for the insertion depth, the distance from the master hook to the latch chosen. We also apply our results to further generalizations of random trees, hooking networks, and continuous spaces constructed from line segments.
An optical daytime astronomy pathfinder for the Huntsman Telescope
Authors: Caddy Sarah E. , Spitler Lee R. , Ellis Simon C. 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
Observing stars and satellites in optical wavelengths during the day (optical daytime astronomy) has begun a resurgence of interest. The recent dramatic dimming event of Betelgeuse has spurred interest in continuous monitoring of the brightest variable stars, even when an object is only visible during the day due to their proximity to the Sun. In addition, an exponential increase in the number of satellites being launched into low Earth orbit in recent years has driven an interest in optical daytime astronomy for the detection and monitoring of satellites in space situational awareness (SSA) networks. In this paper we explore the use of the Huntsman Telescope as an optical daytime astronomy facility, by conducting an exploratory survey using a pathfinder instrument. We find that an absolute photometric accuracy between 1–10% can be achieved during the day, with a detection limit of V band 4.6 mag at midday in sloan

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wavelengths. In addition, we characterise the daytime sky brightness, colour, and observing conditions in order to achieve the most reliable and highest signal-to-noise observations within the limitations of the bright sky background. We undertake a 7-month survey of the brightness of Betelgeuse during the day and demonstrate that our results are in agreement with measurements from other observatories. Finally we present our preliminary results that demonstrate obtaining absolute photometric measurements of the International Space Station during the day.
Exploring tonsil pathology in PTEN hamartoma syndrome: a cohort study
Authors: Cairns Lauren M. , Findlay Callum , Jayakody Nimeshi , Amonoo-Kuofi Kwamena , Patel Nimesh N. , Lachlan Katherine L. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackgroundPTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PHTS) comprises a group of genetic disorders with varied clinical presentations, including macrocephaly, developmental delay, and increased cancer susceptibility. Recent reports have highlighted the occurrence of tonsil-related issues in PHTS.MethodsClinical data focusing on tonsil-related pathology and tonsillectomy details (indications, histology and post-operative complications) were collected from 53 patients with PHTS.ResultsTonsil issues affected 58 per cent of the cohort, with 43 per cent requiring tonsillectomy. Primary indications for tonsillectomy included obstructive sleep apnoea (43 per cent), recurrent tonsillitis (17 per cent) and other causes (17 per cent). Tonsil-related problems were observed both before (45 per cent) and after (55 per cent) PHTS. Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy was the predominant surgical intervention performed (87 per cent), spanning a broad age range (1–27 years old).DiscussionOur findings highlight the complex nature of PHTS and its association with tonsil-related pathology, demonstrating its relevance for ENT surgeons. Early recognition and intervention are pivotal for managing sleep apnoea and the associated health problems.
Ticks and tick-borne diseases from Mallorca Island, Spain
Authors: Chitimia-Dobler Lidia , Bröker Michael , Wölfel Silke , Dobler Gerhard , Schaper Sabine , Müller Katharina , Obiegala Anna , Maas Lara , Mans Ben J. , von Buttlar Heiner 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIxodid ticks are obligate blood-feeding arthropods and important vectors of pathogens. In Mallorca, almost no data on the tick fauna are available. Herein, we investigated ticks and tick-borne pathogens in ticks collected from dogs, a cat and humans in Mallorca as result of a citizen science project. A total of 91 ticks were received from German tourists and residents in Mallorca. Ticks were collected from March to October 2023 from dogs, cat and humans, morphologically and genetically identified and tested for pathogens by PCRs. Six tick species could be identified: Ixodes ricinus (n = 2), Ixodes ventalloi (n = 1), Hyalomma lusitanicum (n = 7), Hyalomma marginatum (n = 1), Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. (n = 71) and Rhipicephalus pusillus (n = 9). Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. adults were collected from dogs and four females from a cat and the 16S rDNA sequences identified it as Rh. sanguineus s.s. Hyalomma lusitanicum was collected from 1 human, 1 dog and 5 specimens were collected from the ground in the community of Santanyi, together with one H. marginatum male. This is the first report of Hyalomma marginatum in Mallorca. Both I. ricinus were collected from humans and I. ventalloi female was collected from a dog. All ticks tested negative for Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Coxiella spp., Francisella spp., and piroplasms. In 32/71 (45%) specimens of Rh. sanguineus s.s., Rickettsia spp. could be detected and in 18/32 (56.2%) sequenced tick DNAs R. massiliae was identified. Ixodes ventalloi female and both I. ricinus tested positive in the screening PCR, but the sequencing for the identification of the Rickettsia sp. failed.
Exploration of Giardia small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) and their possible microRNA derivatives
Authors: Lagunas-Rangel Francisco Alejandro 
Published: May 2024

AbstractSmall nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are short non-coding RNAs that are abundant in the nucleoli of eukaryotic cells and play a crucial role in various aspects of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) maturation, including modifications such as 2′-O-methylation or pseudouridylation. On the other hand, Giardia duodenalis is a microaerophilic, flagellated, binucleate protozoan responsible for causing giardiasis. Although numerous snoRNAs have been detected in Giardia, their investigation remains limited. Nevertheless, they have been found to play a crucial role in the rRNA precursor processing pathway and influence other cellular functions. In addition, it has been proposed that some microRNAs are generated from these snoRNAs through excision by the Giardia endoribonuclease Dicer. These microRNAs are believed to contribute to the regulation of antigenic variation, which allows the parasite to evade the host immune response. Specifically, they play a role in modulating variant-specific surface proteins (VSPs) and other cysteine-rich surface antigens (CSAs). The main objective of this study was to bring together the available data on snoRNAs in Giardia, uncovering their functions in various processes and their importance on a global scale. In addition, the research delved into potential microRNAs speculated to originate from snoRNAs, exploring their impact on cellular processes.
Neighborhood social composition and refugee mental health – quasi-experimental evidence of associations from a Danish population register study
Authors: Schofield Peter , Jamil de Montgomery Christopher , Damm Anna Piil , Agerbo Esben 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBackgroundRefugees are at an elevated risk of some mental disorders with studies highlighting the contributing role of post-migration factors. Studies of migrant groups show neighborhood social composition, such as ethnic density, to be important. This is the first longitudinal study to examine this question for refugees and uses a novel quasi-experimental design.MethodsWe followed a cohort of 44 033 refugees from being first assigned housing under the Danish dispersal policy, operating from 1986 to 1998, until 2019. This comprised, in effect, a natural experiment whereby the influence of assigned neighborhood could be determined independently of endogenous factors. We examined three aspects of neighborhood social composition: proportion of co-nationals, refugees, and first-generation migrants; and subsequent incidence of different mental disorders.ResultsRefugees assigned to neighborhoods with fewer co-nationals (lowest v. highest quartile) were more likely to receive a subsequent diagnosis of non-affective psychosis, incident rate ratio (IRR) 1.25 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.06–1.48), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), IRR 1.21 (95% CI I.05–1.39). A comparable but smaller effect was observed for mood disorders but none observed for stress disorders overall. Neighborhood proportion of refugees was less clearly associated with subsequent mental disorders other than non-affective psychosis, IRR 1.24 (95% CI 1.03–1.50). We found no statistically significant associations with proportion of migrants.ConclusionsFor refugees, living in a neighborhood with a lower proportion of co-nationals is related to subsequent increased risk of diagnosed mental disorders particularly non-affective psychosis and PTSD.