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A DNA Algorithm for Calculating the Maximum Flow of a Network
Authors: Sackmann Andrea , Brown Kristelle , Formanowicz Piotr , Morgan Kevin , Kalsheker Noor , Garibaldi Jon M. , Błażewicz Jacek 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
DNA computing is a highly interdisciplinary field which combines molecular operations with theoretical algorithm design. A number of algorithms have been demonstrated in DNA computing, but to date network flow problems have not been studied. We aim to provide an approach to calculate the value of the maximum flow in networks by encoding the mathematical problem in DNA molecules and by using molecular biology techniques to manipulate the DNA. We present results which demonstrate that the algorithm works for an example network problem.
This paper presents the first application of DNA computing to network-flow problems. The presented algorithm has a linear time complexity where the calculation itself is done in a constant number of steps.
The Social Theology of Spiru Haret*
Authors: Moldovan Ionel 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This study aims to display a less known part of Spiru Haret’s activity: his vision and efforts for reforming the activity of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Alongside its traditional, Liturgical activity, Haret proposed a larger involvement of the clergy in the social problems of their communities. Therefore, alongside school teachers, the priests had the duties of establishing and/or supporting local associations, clubs and committees active in domains like education, morals, culture, hygiene and even economics. The aim of Haret’s initiative was to modernise Romanian society by raising its culture, morality and financial independence, especially for the peasants, who constituted the huge majority of the Romanian pre-war society. According to his perspective, the mission of the Church couldn’t be limited just to its theological and liturgical spectrums, as it should also target the extra-liturgical environment in which the parishioners lived their earthly lives.
Overview of Solar Photovoltaic Applications for District Heating and Cooling
Authors: Sukumaran Sreenath , Laht Janika , Volkova Anna 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
With the prevalent energy crisis and climate changes, decarbonising energy sector has become the need of the hour. An environmentally friendly way is the utilisation of solar energy which mainly involves the deployment of photovoltaic (PV) and/or solar thermal technology. Unlike electricity generation, the application of photovoltaics for the district heating & cooling (DHC) is relatively new. Also, this energy route is yet to be fully explored. This paper aims to provide an overview of the photovoltaic applications in the context of DHC sector. At first, the utilisation of solar energy in the DHC sector is briefly described and then the review of the available literature is carried out. It was understood that PV integration in the district heating and/or district cooling system can take place in different topologies such as PV technology, energy storage, and system configuration (centralized/distributed). On one side, this technology options support design flexibility based on local scenarios (i.e., climatic conditions, building types, energy cost). On the other side, selecting the best configuration remains a challenging task for design and planning engineers. The research database on the studied topic needs to be enhanced, with a focus on PV’s role in district cooling (DC). It is deduced that right technical and economic boundary conditions in the chosen region is important for the accelerated photovoltaic integration. Also, lower environmental impact throughout the whole life cycle of solar PV integrated DHC system is reported. PV assisted DC systems have the potential to revolutionize cooling sector, especially in the places where daytime electricity costs are high. Based on the SWOT analysis, it is concluded that there is an enormous opportunity for PV integration in the DHC sector with the upgradations in DH networks, developing DC networks and rising adoption of HPs. This overview is expected to be beneficial to researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders of district energy sector.
Different Demographic Pathways of the Post-Socialist Transition: Mortality Trends in Croatia and Slovenia during COVID-19
Authors: Matassi Vera Graovac , Josipovič Damir 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The paper discusses the COVID-19 mortality in Slovenia and Croatia in 2020 and 2021. The aim of the paper is to determine similarities and differences in mortality trends during COVID-19 period and to discuss the underlying causes and consequences. It is hypothesised that the unfavourable age structure of both countries was a catalyst of the excess mortality differentials, and that the different paths of post-socialist transitions significantly contributed to differential mortality in 2020. The analyses confirmed a biased effect of the excess mortality indicator, which is applicable only if supported with sufficient attributive data. Moreover, findings confirmed the hypothesis that COVID-19 mortality largely contributed to overall mortality in Slovenia in 2020, particularly due to the increased mortality in long-term care facilities (LTCF) which was about 70% higher compared to that of Croatia.
Diaspora and Diasporisation: Slovene National Identity in the Contemporary Globalised World
Authors: Pahor Marija Jurić 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAfter a brief presentation of the history of the concept of diaspora and its derivatives, and a critical review of the relevant literature, the article explores the phenomenon of diasporic Sloveneness, with a particular focus on the contemporary Slovenian diaspora. The concept encompasses, but is not limited to, Slovenes and members of Slovene national communities (with an emphasis on Carinthian and Trieste Slovenes) who have dispersed around the world since Slovenia’s independence in 1991. The author concludes that the contemporary Slovene diaspora consists mainly of young, highly educated people who are actively striving to establish themselves in the global world. Even though they have emigrated from their country of origin, they remain - especially through modern communication technologies - connected to it. The article provides an insight into the complex and multifaceted process of diasporic grouping and long-distance nationalism, which also includes processes of transculturation and sheds light on Slovene national identity in the contemporary globalised world.
Brazilian Forest Code as an Instrument for Environmental Conservation – Case Study of the Curupaí and Engano Watersheds, Mato Grosso do Sul/Brazil
Authors: Da Silva João Lucas Alves , Ribeiro Vinícius de Oliveira , Diodato Jonailce Oliveira , Corrêa Nelison Ferreira 
Published: December 2023

Objective: To analyze Rural Environmental Cadastres (CAR) of 126 properties in two microbasins with gullies and ravines, aiming to assess the effectiveness of the Forest Code in post-promulgation environmental conservation.

Theoretical framework: The urgent need for monitoring stands out amid pressure on Permanent Preservation Areas (PPA) and Legal Reserves (LR). CAR and the application of geotechnologies play a crucial role in environmental analysis and preservation.

Method: It consisted of the temporal analysis of land use and vegetation cover to determine any significant changes attributable to the new legislation.

Results and conclusion: The results reveal stability in land use and cover over 12 years, with predominant agricultural use and inadequacies in LR in over half of the properties. PPAs indicate better compliance but reveal challenges in self-declaration. Despite the Forest Code, there are obstacles in implementation, requiring improvements in rural oversight and awareness.

Research implications: This study highlights challenges in Forest Code implementation and emphasizes the continuous need for improvements in environmental oversight and awareness among rural landowners, pointing out gaps in compliance with Legal Reserves and highlighting the utility of an automatic system in demarcating Permanent Preservation Areas. These contributions strengthen environmental management and conservation on rural properties.

Originality/value: The study provides valuable insights for managers, legislators, and researchers in environmental policies, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvements in conservation in rural areas. The detailed analysis in microbasins reveals the effectiveness of legal guidelines and underscores challenges in Forest Code implementation.
Measurement of Social Efficiency in a Mining Territory in the Brazilian Amazon: A Methodological Proposal With Factor Analysis
Authors: De Loureiro João Paulo Borges , Fernandes Rafael da Silva , Dos Santos Marcos Antônio Souza , Dos Santos Wânia Mendonça 
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aimed to analyze contextual factors and aspects that impact the social environment and that, in turn, change the level of people's satisfaction, being this a measure of quality of life. Theoretical framework: In Brazil, the financial compensation for the exploration of mineral resources (CFEM) has provided a considerable increase in the collection of ore producing municipalities. Therefore, understanding the relationship between social efficiency and quality of life, combined with the legal duties of the Brazilian State, is essential to propose mechanisms capable of evaluating the conversion of this economic wealth into public services that promote the population's quality of life, which is a measure of social efficiency. Method: A confirmatory factor analysis was applied in a dataset with 1024 responses from residents of the municipality of Parauapebas in the state of Pará. Results and conclusion: The results present sufficient evidence to accept that the measurement instrument well shaped by a bifactorial structure, given the set of responses and items evaluated, and demonstrate good evidence of internal consistency and reliability and, consequently, can be used to assess the measure of social efficiency and quality of life in terms of population satisfaction. In conclusion, the model indicates an inability of the public power to convert the high revenue into services that generate quality of life, showing that the municipality presents characteristics of the phenomenon called the curse of natural resources. Research implications: This study contributes to evaluating the scale of social efficiency of the population in relation to the quality of public services provided by municipalities, and can be used as a reference for adjustments and improvements in public services. Originality/value: This study presents results of great social relevance, in addition to helping to understand some aspects that involve the concepts of social efficiency and people's quality of life.
History in Our Hands. Participatory Methodologies in Curatorial Work at the National History Museum of Chile
Authors: Correa Manuel 
Published: December 2023

This article, which features a video and a fanzine, consists of an academic description of our participatory methodologies in curating exhibits from our permanent collection at the National History Museum of Chile. This reflection on methodology asks itself about the didactic role of the museums beyond the goal of representing the diversity and complexity of the members of the nation. What abilities and values can communities acquire from the act of curating an exhibition? What type of methodologies permit a horizontal exchange of effects and affects? What are the reaches and limits of these creative activities?
Online version, including video.
Keywords: museum studies, curatorial practice, participatory methods, Chile, cultural heritage
Risk Factors for Running-Related Injury in High School and Collegiate Cross-country Runners: A Systematic Review
Authors: Joachim Mikel R. , Kuik Matthew L. , Krabak Brian J. , Kraus Emily M. , Rauh Mitchell J. , Heiderscheit Bryan C. 
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE: To summarize and describe risk factors for running-related injuries (RRIs) among high school and collegiate cross-country runners.DESIGN: Descriptive systematic review.LITERATURE SEARCH: Four databases (Scopus, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, Cochrane) were searched from inception to August 2023.STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: Studies assessing RRI risk factors in high school or collegiate runners using a prospective design with at least 1 season of follow-up were included.DATA SYNTHESIS: Results across each study for a given risk factor were summarized and described. The NOS and GRADE frameworks were used to evaluate quality of each study and certainty of evidence for each risk factor.RESULTS: Twenty-four studies were included. Overall, study quality and certainty of evidence were low to moderate. Females or runners with prior RRI or increased RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport) risk factors were most at risk for RRI, as were runners with a quadriceps angle of >20° and lower step rates. Runners with weaker thigh muscle groups had increased risk of anterior knee pain. Certainty of evidence regarding training, sleep, and specialization was low, but suggests that changes in training volume, poorer sleep, and increased specialization may increase RRI risk.CONCLUSION: The strongest predictors of RRI in high school and collegiate cross-country runners were sex and RRI history, which are nonmodifiable. There was moderate certainty that increased RED-S risk factors increased RRI risk, particularly bone stress injuries. There was limited evidence that changes in training and sleep quality influenced RRI risk, but these are modifiable factors that should be studied further in this population. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(2):120-132. Epub 16 November 2023. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11550
There is a Lack of Clinical Homogeneity in Lower-Limb Tendinopathy Trials: A Scoping Review
Authors: Lyng Kristian Damgaard , Sørensen Line Bay , Platzer Oscar Just , Pedersen Samuel Krogh , Gürühan Sonay , Vasconcelos Gabriela , de Vos Robert-Jan , Rathleff Michael Skovdal 
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE: It is unclear if clinical trials of treatments for lower-limb tendinopathies include clinically homogeneous participant populations (an assumption for pooling in meta-analyses). We assessed the recruitment setting and participant characteristics used in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that were investigating any treatment for lower-limb tendinopathies. DESIGN: Scoping review. METHODS: We conducted a systematic literature search in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases. All RCTs that were investigating treatments for lower-limb tendinopathies in an adult population (≥18 years) were eligible for inclusion. At least 2 authors conducted independent screening and selection of full-text papers, and extracted data from included studies. RESULTS: Of 18 341 records, 342 RCTs (21 897 participants) were eligible for inclusion and data extraction. The most common diagnoses were plantar fasciopathy (n = 195, 57%), Achilles tendinopathy (n = 82, 24%), and patellar tendinopathy (n = 41, 12%). Secondary care (n = 144, 42%) was the most reported recruitment setting, followed by an open setting (n = 44, 13%). In 93 (27%) RCTs, the recruitment setting was not described. We found high heterogeneity in participant characteristics (eg, symptom duration, age, body mass index, and the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment [VISA] questionnaire score) within and between recruitment settings. CONCLUSION: Our results question whether clinical homogeneity can be adequately assumed in clinical trials of lower-limb tendinopathies due to the lack of clear reporting of the recruitment setting and the variability within and between recruitment settings of key participant characteristics. These findings threaten assumptions for meta-analyses in lower-limb tendinopathies. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(1):60-69. Epub 5 December 2023. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11722
Better Safe Than Sorry? A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis on Time to Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction as a Risk Factor for Second ACL Injury
Authors: Piussi Ramana , Simonson Rebecca , Zsidai Bálint , Grassi Alberto , Karlsson Jon , Della Villa Francesco , Samuelsson Kristian , Senorski Eric Hamrin 
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE: To compare the time to return to sport (RTS) between patients who did and did not suffer a second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury after ACL reconstruction. DESIGN: Etiology systematic review with meta-analysis. LITERATURE SEARCH: Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, AMED, and PEDro databases were searched in August 2021 and again in November 2022. STUDY SELECTION CRITERIA: Clinical studies reporting time to RTS after ACL reconstruction and second ACL injury were eligible. DATA SYNTHESIS: We pooled continuous data (time [months] and proportions [%]), with random-effects meta-analyses. Pooled estimates were summarized in forest plots. A qualitative data synthesis was also performed. RESULTS: Twenty-one studies were included in the meta-analysis and 33 in the qualitative synthesis. Pooled incidence of second ACL injury was 16.9% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 12.8, 21.6). Patients who suffered a second ACL injury returned to sport significantly earlier (25 days; 95% CI: 9.5, 40.4) than those who did not suffer another injury. There was no difference in time to RTS for professional athletes who suffered a second ACL injury and those who did not. The certainty of evidence was very low. CONCLUSION: There was very low–certainty evidence that patients who suffered a second ACL injury had returned to sport 25 days earlier than patients who did not have another injury. For professional athletes, there was no difference in time to RTS between athletes who suffered a second ACL injury and athletes who did not. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(3):161-175. Epub 30 November 2023. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11977
Gaining Insight into Mechanisms of Nonphotochemical Quenching of Chlorophyll Fluorescence in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii via the Observation of Dark-induced State Transitions
Authors: Nowicka Beatrycze 
Published: December 2023

Photosynthetic organisms are usually exposed to fluctuating light, and therefore they evolved mechanisms enabling fast acclimation to changing light conditions. Among them, two important ones are energy-dependent quenching of excited chlorophyll (qE) and state transitions (ST). qE is a photoprotective mechanism regulated by pH gradient across thylakoid membranes, in which excessive energy is dissipated as heat. ST are rearrangements of antenna systems regulated by the phosphorylation of LHC II complexes. Both of these mechanisms result in changes in NPQ parameters. In the present article, changes of NPQ in the green microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii were evaluated in the dark period, after various lengths of actinic light exposure, and after the application of the thiol reducing reagent dithiotreitol and the cyt b6f inhibitor 2' ,4' -dinitrophenyl ether of 2-iodo-4-nitro-thymol. The impact of the length of actinic light exposure on xanthophyll cycle progression in C. reinhardtii was also analysed. The obtained results enabled us to gain more insight into the nonphotochemical quenching of chlorophyll fluorescence in model organism C. reinhardtii, i.e. the role of zeaxanthin-dependent quenching and chlororespiration-induced pH gradient, and the inhibitory action of tested compounds on state transitions in this species.
Human Capital Management and Company Performance; Case Study of Coffee Dregs Briquettes; Alternative Fuels
Authors: Hartoyo  , Iskandar Muhammad Dhafi 
Published: December 2023

The success of an organization is contingent on the commitments and outcomes of human resource management, which is able to transform employee development into an increase in the individual value of human capital (human capital) as an investment in company assets in a competitive labour market. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a literature review to assess the human capital management strategies implemented by PT Energia Kopi Kreasindo in response to the evolution of human resources. When discussing HR governance, strategy, management, and human capital, leadership and human capital income factors should be considered.
The study's findings indicate that there are a number of things that can be done to improve the management of employees, which will ultimately increase the productivity of the investment company's "employees"; preparation for the development of skills, knowledge, and competencies; and education to create superior human capital.
Comparison of Tricaine Methanesulfonate (MS-222) and Alfaxalone Anesthesia in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Authors: Weaver Heather L , Carbaugh Chance M , Madejczyk Michael S , Raiciulescu Sorana , Martin Monica L , Widder Mark W 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe research use of zebrafish has risen exponentially over the past decade while anesthetic options have remained largely unchanged.6 Tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) is widely accepted as an anesthetic for routine husbandry procedures, however it has limitations and safety concerns.5,11 A greater variety of effective anesthetic options for surgical procedures would be advantageous for the research community. Adult zebrafish were randomly assigned to one of the following groups (n = 10, 5 males and 5 females): 200 mg/L MS-222; 6-, 10-, 13-, and 16-mg/L alfaxalone, and control. All zebrafish in the MS-222 group reached a surgical plane of anesthesia within 95 ± 32 s. By contrast, only 2 of 10, 1 of 10, 0 of 10, and 0 of 4 of the 6, 10, 13, and 16 mg/L alfaxalone groups, respectively, reached a surgical plane of anesthesia within the allotted 10-min period. Recovery time was also significantly slower in the alfaxalone groups as compared with MS-222, with some fish taking greater than 10 min to recover. In addition, 33 of 34 zebrafish (the 16 mg/L group was not completed due to safety concerns) in the alfaxalone groups lost opercular movements for greater than one minute during their anesthetic event and had to be removed to the recovery tank. The results demonstrated that alfaxalone was unable to provide a reliable and safe surgical plane of anesthesia at any of the drug doses tested. Therefore, we recommend alfaxalone not be used as an anesthetic for painful procedures on zebrafish and conclude that MS-222 remains a more viable anesthetic for immersion anesthesia in zebrafish.