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Including the perspective of stakeholders in landscape planning through the Ecosystem Services co-production framework: an empirical exploration in Le Marche, Italy
Authors: Giacomelli Matteo , Sargolini Massimo , Felipe-Lucia María R. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractResearch on Ecosystem Services (ES) has become dominant in landscape planning to frame the relationship between people and nature. Increasingly, studies are stressing that most ES do not flow from nature alone but require a significant human contribution, known as ES co-production. However, there is a lack of understanding on how different stakeholders contribute to ES co-production. Here, we integrated stakeholders’ perspectives in landscape planning using questionnaires and focus groups in a case study in Le Marche, Italy. We found that respondents acknowledge co-production in a wide range of ES with a major share of cultural ES. Mostly self-perceived as users and managers, local stakeholders invest in their activities mainly human and social capitals, while physical and financial capitals gain importance in the case of provisioning services. Our findings embraced the multiple aspects of human-nature interactions, offering the opportunity to bridge different sectors, such as agriculture, eco-tourism, and resilience against extreme events, toward a multifunctional vision of landscapes. The integration of the ES co-production framework proved useful in fostering the access of stakeholders to decision-making.
The clinical outcomes of haploidentical stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT) for patients with therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome: comparable to de novo myelodysplastic syndrome
Authors: Tang Feifei , Wang Yunqi , Wang Yu , Jin Jian , Han Wei , Chen Yuhong , Yan Chenhua , Xu Lanping , Zhang Xiaohui , Huang Xiaojun 
Published: February 2024

AbstractTherapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome (t-MDS) is defined as a complication in patients with cancer following exposure to chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy and has an inferior outcome compared with de novo myelodysplastic syndrome (de novo MDS). This study aimed to estimate and compare the clinical outcomes of haploidentical stem cell transplantation (haplo-HSCT) for t-MDS and de novo MDS. We retrospectively analyzed 96 patients with MDS who received haplo-HSCT between January 2015 and December 2021. Eleven patients with t-MDS and 85 patients with de novo MDS were matched using the case-pair method in a 1:8 ratio with the following pairing criteria: (1) sex, (2) age (± 5 years), (3) year of haplo-HSCT (± 2 years), and (4) blast cell counts (≥ 5% or not). The 3-year overall survival and disease-free survival after haplo-HSCT for t-MDS versus de novo MDS patients were 72.7% versus 75.1% (P = 0.99) and 54.5% versus 67.0% (P = 0.50), respectively. The 3-year cumulative incidence of relapse was 36.4% versus 15.5% (P = 0.08), respectively. In multivariate analysis, there was no difference in relapse between t-MDS and de novo MDS. The 3-year cumulative non-relapse mortality rates were 9.1% versus 17.6% (P = 0.45), respectively. This study confirmed the comparable clinical outcomes of haplo-HSCT on the prognosis of t-MDS and de novo MDS.
Idempotent Completions of n-Exangulated Categories
Authors: Klapproth Carlo , Msapato Dixy , Shah Amit 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSuppose $$(\mathcal {C},\mathbb {E},\mathfrak {s})$$

(
C
,
E
,
s
)

is an n-exangulated category. We show that the idempotent completion and the weak idempotent completion of $$\mathcal {C}$$
C
are again n-exangulated categories. Furthermore, we also show that the canonical inclusion functor of $$\mathcal {C}$$
C
into its (resp. weak) idempotent completion is n-exangulated and 2-universal among n-exangulated functors from $$(\mathcal {C},\mathbb {E},\mathfrak {s})$$

(
C
,
E
,
s
)

to (resp. weakly) idempotent complete n-exangulated categories. Furthermore, we prove that if $$(\mathcal {C},\mathbb {E},\mathfrak {s})$$

(
C
,
E
,
s
)

is n-exact, then so too is its (resp. weak) idempotent completion. We note that our methods of proof differ substantially from the extriangulated and $$(n+2)$$

(
n
+
2
)

-angulated cases. However, our constructions recover the known structures in the established cases up to n-exangulated isomorphism of n-exangulated categories.
Carrier-Phase DNS of Ignition and Combustion of Iron Particles in a Turbulent Mixing Layer
Authors: Luu Tien Duc , Shamooni Ali , Kronenburg Andreas , Braig Daniel , Mich Johannes , Nguyen Bich-Diep , Scholtissek Arne , Hasse Christian , Thäter Gabriel , Carbone Maurizio , Frohnapfel Bettina , Stein Oliver Thomas 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThree-dimensional carrier-phase direct numerical simulations (CP-DNS) of reacting iron particle dust clouds in a turbulent mixing layer are conducted. The simulation approach considers the Eulerian transport equations for the reacting gas phase and resolves all scales of turbulence, whereas the particle boundary layers are modelled employing the Lagrangian point-particle framework for the dispersed phase. The CP-DNS employs an existing sub-model for iron particle combustion that considers the oxidation of iron to FeO and that accounts for both diffusion- and kinetically-limited combustion. At first, the particle sub-model is validated against experimental results for single iron particle combustion considering various particle diameters and ambient oxygen concentrations. Subsequently, the CP-DNS approach is employed to predict iron particle cloud ignition and combustion in a turbulent mixing layer. The upper stream of the mixing layer is initialised with cold particles in air, while the lower stream consists of hot air flowing in the opposite direction. Simulation results show that turbulent mixing induces heating, ignition and combustion of the iron particles. Significant increases in gas temperature and oxygen consumption occur mainly in regions where clusters of iron particles are formed. Over the course of the oxidation, the particles are subjected to different rate-limiting processes. While initially particle oxidation is kinetically-limited it becomes diffusion-limited for higher particle temperatures and peak particle temperatures are observed near the fully-oxidised particle state. Comparing the present non-volatile iron dust flames to general trends in volatile-containing solid fuel flames, non-vanishing particles at late simulation times and a stronger limiting effect of the local oxygen concentration on particle conversion is found for the present iron dust flames in shear-driven turbulence.
Analysis of Coordination Mechanisms during Collaborative Problem-Solving on an Interactive Tabletop Display
Authors: Maquil Valérie , Afkari Hoorieh , Arend Béatrice , Heuser Svenja , Sunnen Patrick 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Coordination is an important aspect of group work. Previous studies have shown how collocated multi-user interfaces, such as interactive tabletops, support coordination by providing a shared space that enhances workspace awareness. However, only little is known about the coordination processes that occur during problem-solving on such shared devices and how the design of features and interaction techniques can impact coordination behaviour. In this paper we analyse users’ coordination mechanisms during joint manipulation tasks in Orbitia, an interactive tabletop-based problem-solving activity. The proposed design integrates a series of “breaches” seeking to challenge participants’ collaboration by confronting them to different limitations. We report on a case study with five groups of three users (N = 15), jointly solving tasks while facing different challenges related to the activity interface and the environment. By analysing 135 min of video material along with their transcripts, we identified nine different coordination mechanisms that relate to either coordination of information or coordination of actions. By exploring the occurrences of these mechanisms, we found that sharing unsolicited task-relevant information is a common coordination behaviour that can be observed at interactive tabletops, and that with breaches, more explicit coordination in the form of direct requests, orders, or shadowing is used.
Left out and invisible? : exploring social media representation of ‘left behind places’
Authors: Sanderson Rachael , Franklin Rachel , MacKinnon Danny , Matthews Joe 
Published: February 2024

Abstract‘Left behind places’ and regional inequalities have garnered increasing attention from policy makers, with new data needed to support further analysis. Social media data has the potential to act as a real-time barometer of local opinions, supplementing traditional time-intensive public opinion surveys to inform public policy insights. This study evaluates the scope of potential use of social media data to investigate left behind places. Twitter is used as a case study, with the volume of tweets measured across England and Wales. Linear regression is employed to identify under-represented places in the data. The residuals of the model are then compared across classifications of left behind places, to explore whether left behind places are more likely to post fewer tweets, rendering them ‘invisible’ in the data. This study provides a valuable foundational assessment of the potential suitability of Twitter data for this purpose, engaging with concepts relating to spatial bias and social inequalities.
Association between advanced glycation end products and uveitis/scleritis activity in patients with active immune-mediated ocular inflammatory diseases
Authors: Sukon Nutchaya , Choopong Pitipol , Tungsattayathitthan Usanee , Tesavibul Nattaporn , Sanpan Wilawan , Boonsopon Sutasinee 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Purpose
To investigate for association between skin autofluorescence (SAF) advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and uveitis/scleritis activity in systemic inflammatory disease-related active non-infectious uveitis/scleritis patients.

Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted at Siriraj Hospital during October 2019 to March 2020. AGEs were measured by SAF method in systemic immune-related disease patients with active uveitis/scleritis, and those results were compared with those of healthy age-matched controls.

Results
Thirty-one active non-infectious uveitis/scleritis patients and 31 age-matched controls were enrolled. The mean age of patients was 40.0 ± 12.8 years, and most were female (55.0%). The most common associated systemic immune-related disease was Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease (n = 14). Mean SAF AGE level in the study group compared to the control group was 2.38 ± 0.66 arbitrary units (AU) versus 2.58 ± 0.56 AU, respectively (p = 0.20). Multivariate analysis showed decreased SAF AGE level to be significantly associated with active ocular inflammation, (odds ratio: 0.01, 95% confidence interval: 0.00004–0.81; p = 0.04).

Conclusions
SAF AGE level was not so far found to be a reliable biomarker for indicating uveitis/scleritis activity in systemic immune-related disease patients with active ocular inflammation.

Clinical trial registration
Thai Clinical Trials Registry, https://www.thaiclinicaltrials.org/. (Reg. No. TCTR20200114004, registered date 01/01/2020, beginning date of the trial 10/01/2019).
Academic Integrity Strategies: Student Insights
Authors: Campbell Caroline , Waddington Lorna 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis paper reports the key findings from two student surveys undertaken at our institution in the academic years 2020-21 and 2021-22. The research was based on the Bretag et al. (2018) student survey undertaken in various Australian universities. After discussions with both Bretag and Harper, we adapted the questions to our context – a Russell Group university in the UK – but included similar questions to enable a comparison, and to find out if there were common themes. The main aim of the surveys was to understand our students’ awareness of what is meant by the term ‘academic integrity’, defined as ‘being honest in your work, acknowledging the work of others and giving credit where you have used other people’s ideas/data’ https://secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/109/2022/12/academic_integrity.pdf. The responses provided an important insight into student attitudes to academic integrity, their understanding of academic malpractice, and their awareness of the penalties if found to have plagiarised, and if found guilty of contract cheating (Medway et al., 2018; Morris, 2018; Harper et al., 2019). The surveys also identified what students would find useful in developing their understanding of academic integrity, and this underlines the importance of consulting our students. Key findings include gaps in the information provided to students, the need for regular and timely reminders of the principles of academic integrity, and the need for guidance to be written using student-friendly language. The findings informed our recommendations in terms of teaching and learning at School/Faculty level and to policy at University level, to further support student success. In the context of the key issues raised by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Academic Integrity Charter (2020), we discuss examples of best practice currently undertaken at the University of Leeds, on-going discussions regarding developments, and our recommendations for further embedding a culture of academic integrity. We argue that all students should have the same baseline experience and therefore promoting this ethos is the responsibility of all staff who teach and support students.
Aggregation/disaggregation of microalgal-bacterial flocs in high-rate oxidation ponds is a response to biotic/abiotic-induced changes in microbial community structure
Authors: Keshinro Taobat A. , Keshinro Olajide M. , Titilawo Yinka , Cowan A. Keith 
Published: February 2024

AbstractDuring wastewater treatment by integrated algal pond systems (IAPS), microalgal-bacterial flocs (MaB-flocs) form naturally but periodically disaggregate, resulting in poor settling, low biomass recovery, and reduced effluent quality. This study investigates biotic/abiotic-induced changes in microbial community structure in high-rate algal oxidation ponds (HRAOP) of an IAPS on MaB-floc formation and stability during sewage treatment. Results show that dominance by Pseudopediastrum, Desmodesmus and Micractinium species in spring and summer and the chytrids, Paraphysoderma sp. in spring and Sanchytrium sp. in summer, occurred coincident with enhanced MaB-floc formation and biomass recovery (≥90%). In winter, poor floc formation and low biomass recovery were associated with dominance by Desmodesmus, Chlorella, and the Chlorella-like genus Micractinium. A principal components analysis (PCA) confirmed that combinations of colonial microalgae and associated parasitic chytrids underpin MaB-floc formation and stability in spring and summer and that unicells dominated in winter. Dominance by Thiothrix sp. coincided with floc disaggregation. Thus, changes in season, composition and abundance of colonial microalgae and associated parasitic fungi appeared to impact MaB-floc formation, whereas species composition of the bacterial population and emergence of Thiothrix coincided with floc instability and disaggregation.
Magnetic Microcalorimeters for Primary Activity Standardization Within the EMPIR Project PrimA-LTD
Authors: Müller Michael , Rodrigues Matias , Beyer Jörn , Loidl Martin , Kempf Sebastian 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe precision of existing decay data of radionuclides for activity determination is often a limitation for actual applications in science, society and industry. For this reason, the EMPIR project PrimA-LTD aims to introduce an advanced primary activity standardization technique that is based on magnetic microcalorimeters (MMCs) and that will offer very low energy threshold of few eV and a decay scheme-independent detection efficiency close to $$100\,\%$$

100

%

. As a proof of concept, we developed two MMC-based detector types in order to standardize an $$\alpha$$
α
-decaying, a $$\beta$$
β
-decaying and an electron capture decaying isotope. One detector type aims to introduce a reusable detector setup, while the other aims to provide highly accurate decay spectra by high-resolution measurements with high statistics. We present the designs, fabrication status and first characterization measurements of both detectors types and outline next steps.
ON A SPECIAL CLASS OF LOGHARMONIC MAPPINGS
Authors: Abdulhadi Zayid , Hajj Layan El 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis paper considers a special class $$S_{L}(h)$$

S
L

(
h
)

of logharmonic mappings of the form $$f(z)=h(z)\overline{h^{\prime }(z)},$$

f

(
z
)

=
h

(
z
)

h
′

(
z
)

¯

,

where h is analytic in the unit disk U, normalized by $$h(0)=0$$

h
(
0
)
=
0

, $$h^{\prime }(0)=1$$

h
′

(
0
)

=
1

, and h(U) is starlike. For this class of functions, a distortion theorem is proved, and Bohr’s inequality along with some improvements and refinements is investigated. In addition, the radius of starlikeness and an estimate for arclength are obtained.
Language revitalization through a social movement lens: grassroots Galician language activism
Authors: O’Rourke Bernadette , Dayán-Fernández Alejandro 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn this article, a social movement lens is applied to examine the dynamics of an urbanbased language revitalization movement in the Autonomous Community of Galicia (North-western Spain). The potential of Resource Management Theory is explored as a way of systematically analysing the dynamics of urban-based language revitalization movements. It does this by identifying factors which both helped fuel the emergence and growth of this Galician grassroots movement as well as those constraining its potential development. Drawing on in-depth interviews and observations collected over six months of ethnographic fieldwork in one of Galicia’s main cities, social movement theory is used to analyse the role of Galician social movement activists as social agents in shaping the success of their language revitalization initiative. We argue that a social movement lens provides a useful analytical toolkit to focus on the grassroots efforts of social agents involved in peripheral ethnolinguistic mobilization in minority language contexts such as Galicia. Ultimately, we aim to show that these social movement revitalization initiatives go beyond language as an object and are centred around language-based struggles which not only address strategy dilemmas but also scaffold social relations and ties among speakers as they mobilize within particular institutional fields.
MiR129-5p-loaded exosomes suppress seizure-associated neurodegeneration in status epilepticus model mice by inhibiting HMGB1/TLR4-mediated neuroinflammation
Authors: Liu Tengfei , Liu Haiyan , Xue Siyi , Xiao Lijie , Xu Jing , Tong Shuyan , Wei Xiu’e 
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Background
Neuroinflammation contributes to both epileptogenesis and the associated neurodegeneration, so regulation of inflammatory signaling is a potential strategy for suppressing epilepsy development and pathological progression. Exosomes are enriched in microRNAs (miRNAs), considered as vital communication tools between cells, which have been proven as potential therapeutic method for neurological disease. Here, we investigated the role of miR129-5p-loaded mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes in status epilepticus (SE) mice model.

Methods
Mice were divided into four groups: untreated control (CON group), kainic acid (KA)-induced SE groups (KA group), control exosome injection (KA + Exo-con group), miR129-5p-loaded exosome injection (KA + Exo-miR129-5p group). Hippocampal expression levels of miR129-5p, HMGB1, and TLR4 were compared among groups. Nissl and Fluoro-jade B staining were conducted to evaluate neuronal damage. In addition, immunofluorescence staining for IBA-1 and GFAP was performed to assess glial cell activation, and inflammatory factor content was determined by ELISA. Hippocampal neurogenesis was assessed by BrdU staining.

Results
The expression of HMGB1 was increased after KA-induced SE and peaking at 48 h, while hippocampal miR129-5p expression decreased in SE mice. Exo-miR129-5p injection reversed KA-induced upregulation of hippocampal HMGB1 and TLR4, alleviated neuronal damage in the hippocampal CA3, reduced IBA-1 + and GFAP + staining intensity, suppressed SE-associated increases in inflammatory factors, and decreased BrdU + cell number in dentate gyrus.

Conclusions
Exosomes loaded with miR129-5p can protect neurons against SE-mediated degeneration by inhibiting the pro-inflammatory HMGB1/TLR4 signaling axis.

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Hierarchical multi-head attention LSTM for polyphonic symbolic melody generation
Authors: Kasif Ahmet , Sevgen Selcuk , Ozcan Alper , Catal Cagatay 
Published: February 2024

AbstractCreating symbolic melodies with machine learning is challenging because it requires an understanding of musical structure and the handling of inter-dependencies and long-term dependencies. Learning the relationship between events that occur far apart in time in music poses a considerable challenge for machine learning models. Another notable feature of music is that notes must account for several inter-dependencies, including melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic aspects. Baseline methods, such as RNNs, LSTMs, and GRUs, often struggle to capture these dependencies, resulting in the generation of musically incoherent or repetitive melodies. As such, in this study, a hierarchical multi-head attention LSTM model is proposed for creating polyphonic symbolic melodies. This enables our model to generate more complex and expressive melodies than previous methods, while still being musically coherent. The model allows learning of long-term dependencies at different levels of abstraction, while retaining the ability to form inter-dependencies. The study has been conducted on two major symbolic music datasets, MAESTRO and Classical-Music MIDI, which feature musical content encoded on MIDI. The artistic nature of music poses a challenge to evaluating the generated content and qualitative analysis are often not enough. Thus, human listening tests are conducted to strengthen the evaluation. Qualitative analysis conducted on the generated melodies shows significantly improved loss scores on MSE over baseline methods, and is able to generate melodies that were both musically coherent and expressive. The listening tests conducted using Likert-scale support the qualitative results and provide better statistical scores over baseline methods.