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Electricity resonance-induced phase transition of water confined in nanochannels
Authors: Ma Yunqiu , Zhao Zhigao , Hao Shaoqian , Kou Jianlong , Chen Jiang-Xing 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The phase transition of water molecules in nanochannels under varying external electric fields is studied by molecular dynamics simulations. It is found that the phase transition of water molecules in nanochannels occurs by changing the frequency of the varying electric field. Water molecules maintain the ice phase when the frequency of the varying electric field is less than 16 THz or greater than 30 THz, and they completely melt when the frequency of the varying electric field is 24 THz. This phenomenon is attributed to the breaking of hydrogen bonds when the frequency of the varying electric field is close to their inherent resonant frequency. Moreover, the study demonstrates that the critical frequency varies with the confinement situation. The new mechanism of regulating the phase transition of water molecules in nanochannels revealed in this study provides a perspective for further understanding of the phase transition of water molecules in nanochannels, and has great application potential in preventing icing and deicing.
Biodiversity Study of Mangrove Forest in Lawas Sarawak
Authors: Gandaseca Seca , Arianto Chandra I. , Pazi Ahmad Mustapha M. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Mangroves are one of the most abundant biological diversity with a valuable ecosystem. They are found on sheltered shores and in estuaries in tropical and subtropical regions. Mangrove ecosystems are made up of organisms that interact with each other in mangrove habitats. It is estimated that mangroves cover more than double the number of species found on land, with the best results occurring in tropical coastal areas. Mangroves are found in Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, and have an area of around 167,312 ha, which is valuable both financially and ecologically. However, the majority of mangroves found in Southeast Asia are endangered, partially denuded, and have poor species diversity. Sarawak is one of the least affected areas, but there are only a few mangrove surveys being conducted there. The main goal of this study is to conduct a biodiversity study of the mangrove forest in Awat-Awat, Limbang, Sarawak. To support the objectives of the study, three transects were established. The results showed more than 20 species of this mangrove area from upstream to downstream, as well as some wildlife species. This abundance of biodiversity was due to the good environmental conditions, such as less pollution on the soil and better water quality. The ecological function of plants, animals, and the environmental conditions, such as the soil and water, are interdependent and interact to sustain their existence in the same environment, which is Awat- Awat Mangrove Forest (Lawas Limbang) Malaysia. This area can be supported as a potential edu-ecotourism research and development area for the mangrove region of Sarawak in Malaysia.
The Potential of Tourism Sustainability through SWOT Analysis: The Case study of Pahang National Park, Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad B E , Abdullah M F , Roslan M N H , Yusoh M P , Salleh S A , Pardi F 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The tourism industry can have a huge impact on a location and community. Thus, it is very important for an area to know what tourism potential can be created and used as a tourism product. Thus, this study aims to explore the potential attraction of tourism activities in Pahang National Park area. As such, a qualitative study was conducted through focus group discussion and unstructured in-depth interview. The data was transcribed by N-vivo software to get the potential characteristic factors before analyzed by SWOT analysis and generate the mitigation strategies by SWOT matrix. Result shows that, Pahang National Park has great potential in the tourism industry with its natural beauty, ecological diversity, cultural heritage, and tourist adventures. However, to optimize this potential, national parks need to address weaknesses in accessibility, infrastructure, and environmental impacts while taking advantage of opportunities in tourist ecological growth, educational programs, infrastructure development, and cultural experiences. Threats such as environmental degradation, competition, natural disasters, regulatory changes, and health issues need to be faced with appropriate strategies to ensure continuity and long-term success in the Pahang National Park tourism industry. The development of potential and income opportunities based on the environment/natural resources can be a “tool” to improve the standard of living and reduce the poverty rate of the community, especially the rural population.
How green industrial policy affects the constancy of green technology innovation: a fresh proof from the innovation motivation perspective
Authors: Wang Yueqi , Wang Wei 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Green industrial policy is an important means to achieve coordinated development of the environment and industry. Enterprises are the primary bodies involved in the green transformation of the market. Thus, it is important for governments and policymakers to recognize the micro-effects of policy implementation on enterprise innovation. From the perspective of the green-tech innovation motivation of enterprises, this study distinguishes green enterprises using text mining analysis methods. Based on propensity score matching (PSM) samples and using panel data from 1,391 listed enterprises in China for the period of 2008–2019, a log log survival analysis model was constructed, and the effectiveness of green industrial policy on the green-tech innovation constancy of enterprises was dynamically analyzed. The results demonstrate that enterprises supported by the green industrial policy can significantly reduce the risk rate of stopping green-tech innovation constancy. Green industrial policy can significantly improve the constancy of the green technological innovation capabilities of enterprises. The innovation constancy of state-owned enterprises is higher than that of private enterprises. Furthermore, intermediary effect tests indicate that different types of green industrial policies stimulate enterprises to generate different innovation motivations. Command-control policies can promote substantive innovation constancy through the industrial competition effect and exert a significantly positive effect. Market-oriented policies can induce enterprises to perform strategic innovation constancy through fiscal incentives and financial investment effects and can produce significant negative effects. Based on these findings, this study proposes improvements in the policy construction of a long-term mechanism to strengthen the substantive innovation of enterprises. This study provides a theoretical basis and policy reference for improving the incentive efficiency of green industrial policies and promoting constant enterprise innovation under the Green and High-Quality Development Goals of China.
Subspace methods for electronic structure simulations on quantum computers
Authors: Motta Mario , Kirby William , Liepuoniute Ieva , Sung Kevin J , Cohn Jeffrey , Mezzacapo Antonio , Klymko Katherine , Nguyen Nam , Yoshioka Nobuyuki , Rice Julia E 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Quantum subspace methods (QSMs) are a class of quantum computing algorithms where the time-independent Schrödinger equation for a quantum system is projected onto a subspace of the underlying Hilbert space. This projection transforms the Schrödinger equation into an eigenvalue problem determined by measurements carried out on a quantum device. The eigenvalue problem is then solved on a classical computer, yielding approximations to ground- and excited-state energies and wavefunctions. QSMs are examples of hybrid quantum–classical methods, where a quantum device supported by classical computational resources is employed to tackle a problem. QSMs are rapidly gaining traction as a strategy to simulate electronic wavefunctions on quantum computers, and thus their design, development, and application is a key research field at the interface between quantum computation and electronic structure (ES). In this review, we provide a self-contained introduction to QSMs, with emphasis on their application to the ES of molecules. We present the theoretical foundations and applications of QSMs, and we discuss their implementation on quantum hardware, illustrating the impact of noise on their performance.
Leveraging trust for joint multi-objective and multi-fidelity optimization
Authors: Irshad Faran , Karsch Stefan , Döpp Andreas 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
In the pursuit of efficient optimization of expensive-to-evaluate systems, this paper investigates a novel approach to Bayesian multi-objective and multi-fidelity (MOMF) optimization. Traditional optimization methods, while effective, often encounter prohibitively high costs in multi-dimensional optimizations of one or more objectives. Multi-fidelity approaches offer potential remedies by utilizing multiple, less costly information sources, such as low-resolution approximations in numerical simulations. However, integrating these two strategies presents a significant challenge. We propose the innovative use of a trust metric to facilitate the joint optimization of multiple objectives and data sources. Our methodology introduces a modified multi-objective (MO) optimization policy incorporating the trust gain per evaluation cost as one of the objectives of a Pareto optimization problem. This modification enables simultaneous MOMF optimization, which proves effective in establishing the Pareto set and front at a fraction of the cost. Two specific methods of MOMF optimization are presented and compared: a holistic approach selecting both the input parameters and the fidelity parameter jointly, and a sequential approach for benchmarking. Through benchmarks on synthetic test functions, our novel approach is shown to yield significant cost reductions—up to an order of magnitude compared to pure MO optimization. Furthermore, we find that joint optimization of the trust and objective domains outperforms sequentially addressing them. We validate our findings with the specific use case of optimizing particle-in-cell simulations of laser-plasma acceleration, highlighting the practical potential of our method in the Pareto optimization of highly expensive black-box functions. Implementation of the methods in existing Bayesian optimization frameworks is straightforward, with immediate extensions e.g. to batch optimization possible. Given their ability to handle various continuous or discrete fidelity dimensions, these techniques have wide-ranging applicability in tackling simulation challenges across various scientific computing fields such as plasma physics and fluid dynamics.
Rethinking Spaces
Authors: Sarkar Natasha 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
When the plague first visited Bombay in 1896, a connection was quickly established between filth and the disease. The sanitary state of the city was deplorable, with large numbers crowded into dingy, filthy, and ill-ventilated houses. This chapter compares plague-infested areas in Hong Kong and South Africa with those in Bombay and the possible effects of such conditions in lowering resistance to infection. The chapter examines the impact that insanitary conditions had upon the spread of rat plague. The chapter also considers the houses and local surroundings in which people lived to consider how living conditions were advantageous to the presence of rats. The chapter reveals why places like Bombay, Punjab, and the United Provinces suffered to a great extent, while Bengalâ€”especially eastern Bengal and Assamâ€”and Madras practically escaped the wrath of the plague.
Final Musings
Authors: Sarkar Natasha 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The concluding chapter provides an estimate of the impact of the catastrophe and its immediate effect on trade and commerce. It evaluates plague management and the decisive role played by serums and Haffkine’s vaccine in the fight against plague. The chapter weighs the success of vaccination in light of the incentives on offer and other promotional activities. The chapter evaluates the role of indigenous medical practitioners and prominent individuals in making a case for vaccination, and provides a review of new vaccines and plague therapies that came to be introduced around the mid-twentieth century. This is followed by an assessment of rodent and flea control measures. The eventual decline of plague is traced against the discovery of new endemic centres in the dying years of the modern pandemic. The book draws to a close by examining what it would take to prevent another bubonic plague outbreak.
In situ detection of enzymatic activities by the bioorthogonal reaction-coupled assay using a dialkoxysilylated fluorogenic probe
Authors: Sato Daisuke , Matsuo Yuya , Nishime Yuki , Uchinomiya Shohei , Ojida Akio 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Fluorescent probes are indispensable tools for detection of enzymatic activities. However, detection of enzymes with high substrate specificity with substrate-based fluorescent probes is still challenging, due to their relatively large molecular size. We report herein enzyme assays coupled with a bioorthogonal fluoride ion-induced desilylation of fluorogenic probe. This sensing system is useful for in situ detection of enzyme reactions with high substrate specificity.
Theoretical investigation of allyl alcohol isomerization over NiO-supported Au catalysts
Authors: Ishimaru Yuhki , Fujimaru Koji , Ishida Tamao , Tokunaga Makoko , Kawakami Takashi , Yamanaka Shusuke , Okumura Mitsutaka 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
The isomerization of allyl alcohols over Au/NiO catalysts produces corresponding aldehydes with high selectivities, but the mechanism underlying this catalytic reaction remains unclear. We investigate the isomerization of allyl alcohols over NiO-supported Au10 catalysts using density functional theory calculations. Based on these calculations, the presence of an open base site is critical for isomerization over Au/NiO catalysts, and the rate-determining step is the protonation of the β-carbon of the substrate.
Rethinking China’s growth
Authors: Rogoff Kenneth , Yang Yuanchen 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
China’s outsized growth has almost continually surpassed outsiders’ expectations for four decades and may continue to do so in the future. However, a key element of the growth model, heavy reliance on real estate and infrastructure construction, may finally be running into diminishing returns. This paper summarizes new city-level data on China’s real estate and infrastructure capital from 2000 to 22 and provides evidence suggesting that the growth returns to new building may be falling in some regions. At the same time, real estate investment in particular has been a significant contributing factor to the local government debt vulnerabilities. Finally, the paper presents new findings on the combined direct and indirect impact of real estate and infrastructure construction on China’s economy, which has consistently exceeded 30% of GDP in recent years.
Effect of microvariability on electrical rock properties
Authors: Börner Jana H , Menzel Peter , Scheunert Mathias 
Published: March 2024

SUMMARY
In petrophysics, physical rock properties are typically established through laboratory measurements of individual samples. These measurements predominantly relate to the specific sample and can be challenging to associate with the rock as a whole since the physical attributes are heavily reliant on the microstructure, which can vary significantly in different areas. Thus, the obtained values have limited applicability to the entirety of the original rock mass. To examine the dependence of petrophysical measurements based on the variable microstructure, we generate sets of random 2-D microstructure representations for a sample, taking into account macroscopic parameters such as porosity and mean grain size. For each microstructure produced, we assess the electrical conductivity and evaluate how it is dependent on the microstructure’s variability. The developed workflow including microstructure modelling, finite-element simulation of electrical conductivity as well as statistical and petrophysical evaluation of the results is presented. We show that the methodology can adequately mimic the physical behaviour of real rocks, showing consistent emulation of the dependence of electrical conductivity on connected porosity according to Archie’s law across different types of pore space (microfracture, intergranular and vuggy, oomoldic pore space). Furthermore, properties such as the internal surface area and its fractal dimension as well as the electrical tortuosity are accessible for the random microstructures and show reasonable behaviour. Finally, the possibilities, challenges and meshing strategies for extending the methodology to 3-D microstructures are discussed.
Opening the Thucydides trap: a genealogy of rise-and-fall theory
Authors: Hamilton Matthew David , Fisher Mark 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Over the last decade, Graham Allison's ‘Thucydides trap’ has become a predominant framework for analysing the prospect of great power conflict between the United States and China. The controversy surrounding this rise to prominence has reinvigorated a tradition of thinking about the effects of power parity on global order that previously flourished during the Cold War. This renewed attention has nevertheless come at a significant cost. By reconstructing the tradition from which the Thucydides trap emerges, a tradition that we call rise-and-fall theory, this article demonstrates how the ascendance of the Thucydides trap as a framework of analysis has obscured critical debates about the relationship between the rise and fall of competing powers and the onset of conflict. These debates problematize fundamental questions concerning how to conceptualize power, what types of interstate relations are to be analysed, and which causal mechanism(s) matter most in explaining revisionism and conflict. This article demonstrates how the Thucydides trap largely overlooks these debates, thereby providing analysts with less precise heuristics for thinking about the prospect of global conflict than they might otherwise have. We develop a more pluralistic approach to the application of rise-and-fall theory that makes use of its diverse perspectives and substantive divergences to provide more nuanced and holistic analyses.
Out of the shadows: Illuminating the distinctiveness and exceptional use of interim constitutions
Authors: Grover Leena 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Around the world, interim (temporary) constitutions are enacted as bridges to peace and democracy, expected to deliver fragile societies from conflict and authoritarian rule. Despite their growing use in recent years, their legal examination has to date largely been relegated to liminal spaces in existing bodies of scholarship, which variously conceive of them as constitutions, peace agreements, hybrid constitution-peace agreements, and procedural options in constitution- and peace-building efforts. Are these four understandings accurate and, if not, what do they miss? This article highlights all (proto-)interim constitutions enacted since 1789—more than 150 of them—as well as the historic events that prompted their enactment. It is argued that interim constitutions possess a combination of features that render them legally distinct from other constitutional instruments, as well as peace agreements. It is further demonstrated that interim constitutions are consistently enacted in the context of exceptional factual and legal circumstances, thereby disrupting ten assumptions in the state of the art regarding their purposes and optional use. It is concluded that understanding the legal distinctiveness and exceptional use of interim constitutions is essential for understanding what they are, why they are enacted, and whether they perform “successfully.”
Multidimensional penalized splines for survival models: illustration for net survival trend analyses
Authors: Dantony Emmanuelle , Uhry Zoé , Fauvernier Mathieu , Coureau Gaëlle , Mounier Morgane , Trétarre Brigitte , Molinié Florence , Roche Laurent , Remontet Laurent 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Background
In descriptive epidemiology, there are strong similarities between incidence and survival analyses. Because of the success of multidimensional penalized splines (MPSs) in incidence analysis, we propose in this pedagogical paper to show that MPSs are also very suitable for survival or net survival studies.

Methods
The use of MPSs is illustrated in cancer epidemiology in the context of survival trends studies that require specific statistical modelling. We focus on two examples (cervical and colon cancers) using survival data from the French cancer registries (cases 1990–2015). The dynamic of the excess mortality hazard according to time since diagnosis was modelled using an MPS of time since diagnosis, age at diagnosis and year of diagnosis. Multidimensional splines bring the flexibility necessary to capture any trend patterns while penalization ensures selecting only the complexities necessary to describe the data.

Results
For cervical cancer, the dynamic of the excess mortality hazard changed with the year of diagnosis in opposite ways according to age: this led to a net survival that improved in young women and worsened in older women. For colon cancer, regardless of age, excess mortality decreases with the year of diagnosis but this only concerns mortality at the start of follow-up.

Conclusions
MPSs make it possible to describe the dynamic of the mortality hazard and how this dynamic changes with the year of diagnosis, or more generally with any covariates of interest: this gives essential epidemiological insights for interpreting results. We use the R package survPen to do this type of analysis.
Isolation and genome characterization of Paenibacillus polymyxa 188, a potential biocontrol agent against fungi
Authors: Shih Sra-Yh , Huang You-Syu , Chou Ker-Rui , Wu Hung-Yi , Tsai HsinYuan 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Aims
In this work, we aimed to isolate marine bacteria that produce metabolites with antifungal properties.

Methods and results
Paenibacillus polymyxa 188 was isolated from a marine sediment sample, and it showed excellent antifungal activity against many fungi pathogenic to plants (Fusarium tricinctum, Pestalotiopsis clavispora, Fusarium oxysporum, F. oxysporum f. sp. Cubense (Foc), Curvularia plantarum, and Talaromyces pinophilus) and to humans (Aspergillus terreus, Penicillium oxalicum, and Microsphaeropsis arundinis). The antifungal compounds produced by P. polymyxa 188 were extracted and analyzed using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The complete genome sequence and biosynthetic gene clusters of P. polymyxa 188 were characterized and compared with those of other strains. A total of 238 carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) were identified in P. polymyxa 188. Two antibiotic gene clusters, fusaricidin and tridecaptin, exist in P. polymyxa 188, which is different from other strains that typically have multiple antibiotic gene clusters.

Conclusions
Paenibacilluspolymyxa 188 was identified with numerous biosynthetic gene clusters, and its antifungal ability against pathogenic fungi was verified.