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Elevational and seasonal changes in a bird assemblage within a mountain system in central Mexico
Authors: Pineda-López Rubén , Tepos-Ramírez Mauricio , Acosta-Ramírez Alfredo , Calderón Angela Marlene Soto , Feregrino Abigail Ocaña 
Published: October 2023

AbstractMountain systems around the world represent very important research models because they are hot spots for biological diversity. Understanding how animals communities change across environmental variation (e.g., elevational gradients) is central. Currently, the knowledge of the Mexican avian diversity is incomplete due to the absence of detailed studies and inventories in regions such as the mountainous systems of central Mexico. These surveys represent a simple and effective measure to estimate the diversity and perform as a basis for ecological research, as well as to determine priority areas for biological conservation. Here, we sampled 113 points divided into seven elevational segments ranging from 1000 to 3100 to assess differences along elevation and between seasons. We expected to find a gradual turnover of species, as well as a monotonic decrease in richness with respect to altitude. We obtained a total of 100 bird species representing 23% of the species registered for the state and 30% of the species registered for the Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra Gorda. We observed differences in species composition only in the extremes of the gradient. We recorded highest richness values towards the middle part of the gradient decreasing with elevation in winter. The results of this work contribute to increase the knowledge about bird diversity in the state of Querétaro, and highlights the importance of diversity analysis at different levels, such α and β diversity, through altitudinal clines.
Evaluating the Impacts of Thermal Conductivity on Casson Fluid Flow Near a Slippery Sheet: Numerical Simulation Using Sixth-Kind Chebyshev Polynomials
Authors: Khader M. M. , Babatin M. M. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study aims to elucidates the effects of Ohmic dissipation and the magnetic field on the behavior of a Casson fluid flowing across a vertically stretched surface. The goal is to solve the problem by using numerical approaches. Furthermore, the fluid’s thermal conductivity is intended to vary proportionately with temperature. The effects of thermal radiation, electric fields, and viscous dissipation are taken into account in this study. A set of partial differential equations (PDEs) is used to quantitatively reflect the numerous physical conditions that are placed on the sheet’s surrounding wall as well as the processes of momentum and heat transport. A system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) is created from the set of PDEs by using similarity transformations. The mathematical model of the problem is made easier by this conversion. Furthermore, this study’s main goal is to investigate the numerical treatment of the proposed model that takes Caputo fractional-order derivatives into account. The spectral collocation method is used to solve the system of ODEs that follow from the transformation. This approach efficiently solves the problem by approximating the solution of the ODEs using Chebyshev polynomials of the sixth kind. Several observations are made to evaluate the approach’s effectiveness, and the convergence of the method is studied. Visual representations of the effects of different parameters on the velocity and temperature profiles provide a thorough understanding of their effects. These graphical representations offer insightful views into how the system behaves in various scenarios. The results of this investigation suggest that the mixed convection parameter and the local electric parameter both boost the velocity field. Further, the temperature field is positively impacted by the slip velocity, thermal conductivity, and Eckert numbers. These findings imply that altering these variables will have an impact on the system’s fluid flow and heat transfer properties.
Predictive Estimation of Finite Population Mean in Case of Missing Data Under Two-phase Sampling
Authors: Grover Lovleen Kumar , Sharma Anchal 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe present paper deals with the problem of estimation of finite population mean of study variable using two auxiliary variables in two-phase sampling scheme using predictive approach in case of missing values of the study variable and unknown population mean of first auxiliary variable. Four classes of such estimators have been proposed using this predictive approach. The expressions of bias and mean square errors are derived up to first order of approximation. The optimal values of the constants involved in the proposed classes of estimators have been obtained and thus minimum mean square errors of the proposed classes are obtained in this study. The empirical and graphical comparisons with regression type estimators (under single phase and double phase sampling scheme) and also among themselves have been made for evaluating the performance of the proposed classes for different choices of non-responding units. Five real data sets and three simulated data sets following normal distribution have been used to evaluate the performance of the proposed classes. Numerical findings confirm the theoretical results obtained regarding superiority of proposed classes of estimators over the conventional regression type estimators in terms of percent relative efficiencies.
A multimodal antimicrobial stewardship intervention to improve antibiotic prescribing in patients with COVID-19
Authors: Anderson Shaylee , Bennett Nicholas , Aragon Laura , Kennedy Kevin , Boyd Sarah 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
This study assessed outcomes prior to and after electronic medical record-based clinical decision support implementation combined with prospective audit in patients with COVID-19. This multimodal stewardship intervention was associated with a decrease in antibiotic exposure for patients with COVID-19 (44.4% vs 61.8%, p = 0.002) within the first 7 days of hospitalization.
Le Scotland Act Reference, les référendums sur l’indépendance et le droit à l’autodétermination des peuples
Authors: Turp Daniel 
Published: October 2023

RésuméLe jugement rendu par la Cour suprême du Royaume-Uni le 22 novembre 2022 dans le Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 n’est pas passé inaperçu au Canada et au Québec. Sans doute est-ce en raison du fait que le tribunal de dernier ressort du Royaume-Uni était invité à statuer sur une question relative à l’organisation d’un référendum sur l’indépendance, comme s’y était penché la Cour suprême du Canada dans son Renvoi relatif à la sécession du Québec, mais aussi et surtout parce que le tribunal suprême britannique fait référence à ce dernier Renvoi dans le développement qu’il consacre au droit international. Le présent article situe le Scotland Act Reference dans son contexte politique et examine ensuite le jugement de la Cour suprême du Royaume-Uni sous l’angle du droit international.
Sustainable business models in ‘lighthouse’ small to medium enterprises
Authors: Stubbs Wendy , Farrelly Megan , Fabianke Kyra , Burch Sarah , Ramesh Pavit 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAddressing major global environmental and social challenges requires transformation of the private sector. Small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute 90% of private organisations globally, resulting in calls for research into the strategic roles SMEs can play in shaping sustainable futures through adopting sustainable business models (SBMs). The purpose of our study is to understand the factors that allow SMEs to successfully adopt SBMs. We used an exploratory qualitative approach drawing on interviews with SMEs implementing SBMs. Our findings extend contemporary insights by revealing the important role of the external support (‘enabling’) environment, and identifying—potentially transformative—capabilities that can help steer SMEs’ transitions to SBMs. These include persistence, tenacity, flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and fail. They enable SMEs to successfully operate in times of uncertainty and rapid changes in the external environment, and respond to new requirements through changes to their business models.
Influence of climate factors on population density and damage of the leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina L., in walnut orchards, Iran
Authors: Saeidi Zarir , Zohdi Hadi , Besharat-Nejad Mohammad Hasan , Yusefi Mazaher 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe effect of climate factors (temperature, humidity, precipitation, and frost days) on the population changes, damage, and infestation area of the leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina L., was studied during 2006–2018 in four parts of Iran including Saman, Arak, Najaf-abad, and Baft. For trend analysis, the Mann–Kendall test was run on time series data of both climate and pest population. According to the results, the annual mean (Kendall's statistics, T = 0.64 and 0.48), annual minimum (T = 0.60 and 0.42), and January mean (T = 0.64 and 0.61, respectively) temperatures showed increasing trends in Saman and Najaf-abad. Moreover, the annual mean minimum and January temperatures (T = 0.41 and 0.45, respectively) in Arak and the annual mean maximum temperature (T = 0.79) in Baft showed increasing trends. The number of frost days/year (Kendall's statistics, T = −0.63, −0.53, −0.32 and −0.37) and annual mean relative humidity (T = −0.43, −0.63, −0.64 and −0.42, respectively) showed decreasing trends in Saman, Arak, Baft, and Najaf-abad stations. Trend analysis indicated significant increases in the mean number of moths caught (T = 0.59, 0.76 and 0.90), the percentage of infested branches/tree (T = 0.66, 0.58, and 0.90), the number of active holes/tree (T = 0.79, 0.55, and 0.68) and the infested areas (T = 0.99, 0.73, and 0.98, respectively) in Saman, Arak and Najaf-abad stations. According to stepwise regression, the mean temperatures of January, autumn, and winter were the most effective variables for increasing Z. pyrina damage and population, while relative humidity and the number of frost days played the major role in reducing it.
Unpublished trials of alprazolam XR and their influence on its apparent efficacy for panic disorder
Authors: Ahn-Horst Rosa Y. , Turner Erick H. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo test for publication bias with alprazolam, the most widely prescribed benzodiazepine, by comparing its efficacy for panic disorder using trial results from (1) the published literature and (2) the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).MethodsFrom FDA reviews, we included data from all phase 2/3 efficacy trials of alprazolam extended-release (Xanax XR) for the treatment of panic disorder. A search for matching publications was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar. Publication bias was examined by comparing: (1) overall trial results (positive or not) according to the FDA v. corresponding publications; (2) effect size (Hedges's g) based on FDA data v. published data.ResultsThe FDA review showed that five trials were conducted, only one of which (20%) was positive. Of the four not-positive trials, two were published conveying a positive outcome; the other two were not published. Thus, according to the published literature, three trials were conducted and all (100%) were positive. Alprazolam's effect size calculated using FDA data was 0.33 (CI95% 0.07–0.60) v. 0.47 (CI95% 0.30–0.65) using published data, an increase of 0.14, or 42%.ConclusionsPublication bias substantially inflates the apparent efficacy of alprazolam XR.
Verbs of sexual intercourse in the Greek Pentateuch: a lexical analysis
Authors: Evans T.V. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis article examines the neglected evidence of the Greek Pentateuch for verbs of sexual intercourse. I aim to demonstrate the translators’ skilful application of their mimetic translation method and the native-speaker competence suggested by their vocabulary choices in the relevant sphere. With one exception manifesting Hebrew interference through semantic extension, all the verbs deployed to describe sexual intercourse represent natural Greek usage and are found in classical literature going back in some cases to early epic. This provides yet another indication that the evidence of the Septuagint should no longer be dismissed when considering the post-classical development of the Greek language.
The Multilevel Politics of Government–Business Collaboration in China's Rural Poverty Alleviation
Authors: Liu Lu , Wang Yahua 
Published: October 2023

AbstractCollaboration between local governments and businesses for poverty reduction has not yet been fully explored in China. Based on an in-depth investigation of two counties during the Targeted Poverty Alleviation campaign, this study proposes a multilayered and relational approach to understanding how different levels of officials collaborate with business to reduce poverty. Elite bureaucrats at the county and township levels prefer a growth-oriented strategy for attracting large-scale enterprises to make investment. Their coalition with businesses has created profits and employment but also hindered authentic participation of small- and medium-sized businesses and villagers in their selected villages. In contrast, in villages that were not prioritized by elite bureaucrats, local officials could utilize their discretion and indigenous resources to exploit development opportunities and support small- and medium-sized businesses to reach poor villagers. This study unpacks China's multilevel system to understand the various forms of government–business collaboration and their implications for rural poverty reduction.
The roles and experiences of medical interpreters in palliative care: A narrative review
Authors: Slusarz Claire 
Published: October 2023

AbstractObjectivesSkilled medical interpreters are essential to providing high-quality, culturally sensitive palliative care and addressing health-care disparities for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). While the benefits of utilizing medical interpreters are well documented, interpreter roles and experiences in palliative care are unique and poorly defined. This narrative review examines the extant literature on medical interpreters in palliative care to define their unique roles and describe their experiences and recommendations.MethodsA narrative literature review was completed through systematically searching the following databases: Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and CINHAL. Title and abstract screening was completed, followed by full-text review.ResultsTen articles met inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Medical interpreters play several roles in palliative care for patients with LEP including interpreting language and meaning, acting as a cultural broker, and advocating for patients and families. Medical interpreters report being comfortable interpreting palliative care discussions; however, they face challenges in navigating their complex roles and the emotional impact of palliative care encounters. Their recommendations to improved palliative care encounters involving medical interpreters are careful language choice, holding pre- and post-meetings, education for interpreters and health-care professionals, and further integrating the medical interpreter into the interprofessional team.Significance of resultsMedical interpreters play several complex roles when participating in palliative care encounters for patients with LEP. Understanding these roles and the experiences allows medical interpreters to be better integrated into the interprofessional team and enhances the ability to provide quality, culturally sensitive palliative care for patients with LEP. Further research is required to understand how implementing the recommendations of medical interpreters impacts patient outcomes.
Data‐ and Model‐Based Urban O3 Responses to NOx Changes in China and the United States
Authors: Chen Xiaokang , Wang Min , He Tai‐Long , Jiang Zhe , Zhang Yuqiang , Zhou Li , Liu Jane , Liao Hong , Worden Helen , Jones Dylan , Chen Dongyang , Tan Qinwen , Shen Yanan 
Published: October 2023

AbstractUrban air pollution continues to pose a significant health threat, despite regulations to control emissions. Here we present a comparative analysis of urban ozone (O3) responses to nitrogen oxide (NOx) changes in China and the United States (US) over 2015–2020 by integrating various data‐ and model‐based methods. The data‐based deep learning (DL) model exhibited good performance in simulating urban air quality: the correlation coefficients (R) of O3 daily variabilities with respect to independent O3 observations are 0.88 and 0.79 over N. China, 0.87 and 0.90 over S. China, and 0.87 and 0.49 over E. United States by the DL and GEOS‐Chem chemical transport models, respectively. Furthermore, the data‐based methods suggest volatile organic compound (VOC)‐limited regimes in urban areas over northern inland China and transitional regimes over eastern US urban areas; in contrast, GEOS‐Chem model suggests strong NOx‐limited regimes. Sensitivity analysis indicates that the inconsistent O3 responses are partially caused by the inaccurate representation of O3 precursor concentrations at the locations of urban air quality stations in the simulations, while the data‐based methods are driven by the variabilities in local O3 precursor concentrations and meteorological conditions. The O3 responses to NOx changes reported here provide a better understanding of urban O3 pollution; for example, reductions in NOx emissions are suggested to have resulted in an increase in surface O3 by approximately 7 ppb in the Sichuan Basin in 2014–2020.
On the Consistency of Ice Cloud Optical Models for Spaceborne Remote Sensing Applications and Broadband Radiative Transfer Simulations
Authors: Ren Tong , Yang Ping , Loeb Norman G. , Smith William L. , Minnis Patrick 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAqua satellite Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) 1‐km observations are collocated with Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System (CERES) fields of view taken during July 2008 afternoon satellite passes over the equatorial western Pacific Ocean. Radiation simulations are compared with collocated CERES observations to better understand the sensitivity of computed fluxes to two ice cloud broadband radiation parameterization schemes and inferred ice cloud characteristics. In particular, the radiation computational schemes and ice cloud property retrievals are based on two respective ice particle models, the MODIS Collection 6 (MC6) aggregate model and a more microphysically consistent two‐habit model (THM). The simulation results show that both MC6 and THM overestimate the shortwave (SW) and longwave (LW) cloud radiative effects at the top of the atmosphere, as compared to the CERES observations; the difference between the MC6 and THM‐based ice cloud retrievals is too small to compensate for the differences between the two model‐based radiation schemes. Therefore, the present finding suggests that broadband radiative simulations are more sensitive to the radiation parameterization scheme than to the input cloud properties retrieved using the corresponding ice cloud particle optical property model.
Implications of Snowpack Reactive Bromine Production for Arctic Ice Core Bromine Preservation
Authors: Zhai Shuting , Swanson William , McConnell Joseph R. , Chellman Nathan , Opel Thomas , Sigl Michael , Meyer Hanno , Wang Xuan , Jaeglé Lyatt , Stutz Jochen , Dibb Jack E. , Fujita Koji , Alexander Becky 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSnowpack emissions are recognized as an important source of gas‐phase reactive bromine in the Arctic and are necessary to explain ozone depletion events in spring caused by the catalytic destruction of ozone by halogen radicals. Quantifying bromine emissions from snowpack is essential for interpretation of ice‐core bromine. We present ice‐core bromine records since the pre‐industrial (1750 CE) from six Arctic locations and examine potential post‐depositional loss of snowpack bromine using a global chemical transport model. Trend analysis of the ice‐core records shows that only the high‐latitude coastal Akademii Nauk (AN) ice core from the Russian Arctic preserves significant trends since pre‐industrial times that are consistent with trends in sea ice extent and anthropogenic emissions from source regions. Model simulations suggest that recycling of reactive bromine on the snow skin layer (top 1 mm) results in 9–17% loss of deposited bromine across all six ice‐core locations. Reactive bromine production from below the snow skin layer and within the snow photic zone is potentially more important, but the magnitude of this source is uncertain. Model simulations suggest that the AN core is most likely to preserve an atmospheric signal compared to five Greenland ice cores due to its high latitude location combined with a relatively high snow accumulation rate. Understanding the sources and amount of photochemically reactive snow bromide in the snow photic zone throughout the sunlit period in the high Arctic is essential for interpreting ice‐core bromine, and warrants further lab studies and field observations at inland locations.
Progress and challenges in exploring aquatic microbial communities using non-targeted metabolomics
Authors: Thukral Monica , Allen Andrew E , Petras Daniel 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Advances in bioanalytical technologies are constantly expanding our insights into complex ecosystems. Here, we highlight strategies and applications that make use of non-targeted metabolomics methods in aquatic chemical ecology research and discuss opportunities and remaining challenges of mass spectrometry-based methods to broaden our understanding of environmental systems.
Multi-scale molecular dynamics simulations of enhanced energy transfer in organic molecules under strong coupling
Authors: Sokolovskii Ilia , Tichauer Ruth H. , Morozov Dmitry , Feist Johannes , Groenhof Gerrit 
Published: October 2023

AbstractExciton transport can be enhanced in the strong coupling regime where excitons hybridize with confined light modes to form polaritons. Because polaritons have group velocity, their propagation should be ballistic and long-ranged. However, experiments indicate that organic polaritons propagate in a diffusive manner and more slowly than their group velocity. Here, we resolve this controversy by means of molecular dynamics simulations of Rhodamine molecules in a Fabry-Pérot cavity. Our results suggest that polariton propagation is limited by the cavity lifetime and appears diffusive due to reversible population transfers between polaritonic states that propagate ballistically at their group velocity, and dark states that are stationary. Furthermore, because long-lived dark states transiently trap the excitation, propagation is observed on timescales beyond the intrinsic polariton lifetime. These insights not only help to better understand and interpret experimental observations, but also pave the way towards rational design of molecule-cavity systems for coherent exciton transport.