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How protective are border carbon taxes for Canadian industry? The critical role of US emissions pricing
Authors: Böhringer Christoph , Rutherford Thomas F. , Stewart Eric 
Published: February 2025

AbstractBorder carbon taxes are considered as an important instrument to promote sustainable practices abroad and to level the playing field for domestic emission‐intensive and trade‐exposed (EITE) industries. We find that US emissions pricing plays a critical role in the effectiveness of border carbon taxes in protecting the international competitiveness of Canadian EITE producers. Border carbon taxes are more effective when the US follows the other OECD countries with stringent CO2 emissions pricing than when the US abstains from emissions pricing. In the latter case, border carbon taxes reduce the competitiveness of Canadian EITE export supply to the US (Canada's most important export destination), weakening the initial protective effect of border carbon taxes on the Canadian domestic market.
Colorimetry in food analysis using digital imaging system
Authors: Sabat Mousumi , Shelake Pramod , Kotwaliwale Nachiket 
Published: February 2025

AbstractA non‐destructive, user‐friendly, portable colour measurement system was developed using the MATLAB interface that gives acceptable results with any imaging sensor. Digital images captured by the imaging sensor were used to obtain quantitative colour information in three formats, namely, RGB, XYZ and CIELAB. The zoom‐in feature is useful for obtaining detailed colour features of the image, while cropping of the region of interest aids in reducing the image matrix and, ultimately, the computational power required. Quantitative information on the colour value of the product (both average and region to region) can be obtained in all three formats (i.e., RGB, XYZ and CIELAB). It also gives the three closest Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) values of the product. The accuracy of the measurement system was first validated against a standard colour chart then it was tested using three image sensors of different configurations. Coefficient of determination (R2) and root mean square error values of 0.983 and 3.391 for L*, 0.994 and 1.851 for a* and 0.996 and 2.042 for b*, respectively, were obtained during performance evaluation. Similarly, when different imaging sensors were used for colour determination, the colour values showed no significant variation for all tested samples (i.e., various fruits and vegetables of different chroma/hues).
Sexual minority women's perceptions of sober curiosity: Lessons learned from a US pilot study
Authors: Bochicchio Lauren , Drabble Laurie A. , Riggle Ellen D. B. , Lunnay Belinda , Hughes Tonda L. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractIntroductionSexual minority women (SMW) are more likely than heterosexual women to meet criteria for hazardous drinking (HD). Sober curiosity, which centres on non‐pathologising approaches such as mindfulness and support for questioning norms that encourage heavy/hazardous alcohol use, may be a particularly salient non‐stigmatising option for SMW to reduce alcohol consumption. However, SMW's perceptions of sober curiosity as a strategy for changing drinking behaviours have not been explored.MethodsWe conducted in‐depth individual interviews with a purposive sample of 17 SMW from the United States who self‐reported moderate to heavy alcohol consumption or a desire to reduce their drinking. Questions explored the socio‐cultural contexts of SMW's drinking, their desire to examine and/or to reduce their drinking and perceived supports and barriers for doing so.ResultsSMW described heavy drinking norms, the centrality of alcohol in social spaces and events (both queer and non‐queer) and alcohol use as a way to reduce stress, as factors that contribute to HD. Although some participants had mixed opinions about the term ‘sober curiosity’, they described feeling motivated to evaluate their alcohol consumption. Barriers to reducing alcohol use included fear of social rejection and loss of social connections.Discussion and ConclusionOverall, findings suggest sexual identity‐specific online support and resources reflecting the sober curious philosophy have the potential to be useful for SMW seeking to reduce alcohol consumption. Key facilitators may include access to opportunities for connection in alcohol‐free settings, social support and educational resources regarding alcohol and its impact on health.
Upcycling of industrial by‐product gypsum for the synthesis of short columnar α‐hemihydrate gypsum using erythritol
Authors: Liu Zekai , Yi Guoqiang , Luo Ping , Chang Ying , Wei Zhishun , Li Jian , Yang Yisong , Yang Ran , Xiong Yan , Chen Sha 
Published: February 2025

AbstractAlcohol–water systems, extensively used for converting waste gypsum into alpha‐calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α‐HH), typically take over 2 h to yield high‐quality α‐HH. This work developed an innovative erythritol–water medium, supplemented with trace mixed organic acids, which expedited the conversion of industrial by‐product gypsum into high‐quality α‐HH within just 1 h, outpacing the majority of documented alcohol–water systems. The resultant α‐HH exhibited a large‐size and short columnar form with an aspect ratio of 2.32, marking a significant advancement for the industrial‐scale production of α‐HH. Importantly, α‐HH synthesized using erythritol showcased higher crystallinity compared to commonly employed medium such as glycerol and ethylene glycol, due to the fact that the hydroxyl groups of erythritol adhered to facets of α‐HH, occupying the vacancies at Ca sites and thereby inhibiting the active growth sites. Further investigations revealed that erythritol fostered favorable thermodynamic conditions for the dissolution of dihydrate gypsum, and established a homogeneous supersaturated surrounding for the nucleation and growth of α‐HH, thereby resulting in the formation of α‐HH with reduced aspect ratio and improved dispersibility. This study provides a cost‐effective alternative to the common glycerol–water system and chloride salt solution for waste gypsum conversion to α‐HH.
Computational Sociolinguistics: An Emerging Multidisciplinary Research Area
Authors: Perez‐de‐Arriluzea‐Madariaga Amaia 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThis article explores the multidisciplinary field of computational sociolinguistics (CSLX). A social network analysis through a bibliometric approach is employed to investigate the landscape of scholarly publications through a series of keyword queries related to ‘Computational Sociolinguistics’. The study analyses publications contributing to this research area, focusing on semantic content analysis. The methodology involves the extraction and processing of data from the database Web of Science followed by semantic similarity assessments and classifications of abstracts using advanced natural language processing techniques to map the thematic clusters within the field as well as co‐authorship analysis. Key findings reveal significant multidisciplinarity in CSLX characterised by the integration of computational methods into sociolinguistic inquiries. The study identifies central topics and collaborative patterns, highlighting the influence of the computational profile over the sociolinguistic one. Conclusively, CSLX is positioned as an emerging field, with its development influenced by technological advancements and the increasing complexity of social interactions in computer‐mediated communication.
Cell Population Data Parameters in Dengue—Is There Any Significance? A Single‐Center Study
Authors: Hassan Jawad , Javed Sarah , Ahmed Shakir , Javeed Waqas , Abid Madiha 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo assess the significance of cell population data parameters (CPD) in dengue positive individuals.MethodologyA retrospective cross‐sectional study was conducted at the National Institute of Blood Disease and Bone Marrow Transplantation (NIBD and BMT), Karachi, Pakistan from July 2022 to September 2022 (in a period of 3 months of peak dengue fever outbreak). Dengue fever is a viral infection that is transmitted from mosquitoes to humans. It is more prevalent in tropical and subtropical environments. A total of 389 individuals, who presented with febrile illness at the NIBD clinics, were screened for dengue and malaria with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Dengue nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) antigen test and Malaria Parasite Immunochromatographic test (MP‐ICT). Whole blood samples were collected and analyzed for CBC on Sysmex XN hematology analyzers. All 65 CPD and standard CBC parameters were analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.0. Descriptive analysis of all the parameters was performed and a p value < 0.001 was considered significant. Positive and negative correlation was also evaluated within the parameters to assess their significance. Furthermore, cut‐off values of CPD parameters were evaluated plotting their receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.ResultsOut of the 389 febrile patients, 137 were diagnosed as dengue‐positive. Descriptive analysis for mean and median values of parameters revealed statistically significant difference for seven parameters (namely WBC, PLT‐F, NEUT, LYMP, MONO, HFLC, and LY‐WY) in the comparison of the two groups which were then further assessed for positive and negative correlation. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed High Fluorescence Lymphocyte Count (HFLC) to be the distinguishing parameter among dengue positive and negative cases. Compared to all the CPD parameters of our data set, the area under curve for lymphocytes cell size and the width of dispersion (LY‐WZ) displayed a borderline value of 0.582.ConclusionSysmex XN hematology analyzers can provide extensive information about CPD parameters, allowing for the prompt differentiation among febrile illnesses and dengue infection. HFLC and other significant parameters demonstrate promise as rapid, adjunctive diagnostic tools. Further research is needed to validate these findings and optimize the clinical utility of CPD parameters in dengue management.
Why Participant Perceptions of Assessment Center Exercises Matter: Justice, Motivation, Self‐Efficacy, and Performance
Authors: Roch Sylvia G. , Devon Kathryn 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTDespite expectations, assessment center (AC) participants' performance ratings often are not strongly correlated over AC exercises. Why is a puzzle? Perhaps one piece of the puzzle is that participants view AC exercises with varying levels of motivation, justice, and self‐efficacy, which relate to exercise performance, the topic of the current research. Based on 123 participants completing an AC consisting of six exercises (two leaderless group discussions, oral presentation, written case analysis, personality assessment, and cognitive ability exercise), results showed that motivation, self‐efficacy, and procedural justice levels differed among exercises, which generally related to exercise performance. Two interventions designed to improve how participants perceive AC exercises (one focusing on self‐efficacy and the other on justice) were not successful. Implications are discussed.
Refugee return, reintegration, and citizenship practices in post‐conflict Syria
Authors: Dinçer Osman Bahadır , Şahin‐Mencütek Zeynep 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThe return of Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons is occurring despite the absence of economic, political, social, and security infrastructures necessary for a voluntary, safe, and dignified return. Drawing from desk research and interviews conducted with 87 returnees in 2024, this paper explores the interactions between return processes and the Syrian government's citizenship policies. The evidence suggests that the Syrian regime has strategically promoted the right to return and selective readmission of Syrian refugees to gain international legitimacy and facilitate post‐war reconstruction. Empirical findings indicate that returnees have not yet attained all citizenship rights, particularly in ensuring safety, accessing government services, participating in cultural and political life, and fostering a sense of belonging. Furthermore, the lack of conducive conditions for the reintegration of returnees, coupled with the persistent characteristics of the pre‐war and conflict‐era concentric citizenship regime and a lack of political trust, impedes enjoying the rights and protections that should be afforded to them as citizens. This paper contributes to discussions on the politics of repatriation in origin countries and the diverse, path‐dependent factors shaping the reintegration of displaced persons in complex post‐conflict situations.
Dislocation plasticity in c$c$‐axis nanopillar compression of wurtzite ceramics: A study using neural network potentials
Authors: Zhang Shihao , Ogata Shigenobu 
Published: February 2025

AbstractCeramics typically exhibit brittle characteristics at room temperature. However, under high compressive stress conditions, such as during nanoindentation or compression tests on nanopillars, these materials can reach the necessary shear stress for dislocation nucleation and glide before fracture occurs. This allows for the observation of plastic deformation through dislocations even at room temperature. Yet, detailed insights into their atomic‐scale dislocation plasticity remain scarce. This study employs atomistic simulations to explore the dislocation plasticity in ‐oriented nanopillars of wurtzite ceramics (i.e., GaN and ZnO) under uniaxial [0001] compression, utilizing a specially developed first‐principles neural network interatomic potential. We observed activation of and dislocations, corroborating experimental findings from in‐situ compression tests. Moreover, a wurtzite‐to‐hexagonal phase transformation begins at facet edges and extends inward, forming wedge‐shaped regions. As compression progresses, dislocations nucleate at the wurtzite‐hexagonal phase boundary and spread throughout the nanopillar, contributing to a rougher surface texture. These quantitative results offer new insights into the plastic deformation behaviors of nanopillars under compressive loading, highlighting the potential of dislocation engineering in these ceramics.
The Oncopromoting Gene RBM6 Inhibits Prostate Tumour Cell Migration During Epithelial‐to‐Mesenchymal Transition
Authors: Liu Ruoyang , Liu Yu , Zhang Long , Li Xiang , Li Ningyang , Lu Fubo , Gao Wansheng , Jia Zhankui , Huang Zhenlin , Yang Jinjian 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTRBM6, implicated in the progression of multiple tumour types but unexplored in prostate tumours, was found to indicate potential therapeutic implications due to its elevated expression in prostate tumours. To elucidate its molecular function, scratch tests, transwell migration and invasion assays were conducted, with PCR and western blot analyses verifying molecular regulatory relationships. RNA pulldown and RNA immunoprecipitation tests were also employed to investigate underlying mechanisms. Results indicate that RBM6 enhances prostate cell migration by suppressing CDH1, yet ZEB1 overexpression alleviates this suppression. Notably, under these conditions, RBM6's inhibitory effect on MMP16 becomes more pronounced, reducing cell migration ability. Thus, under normal conditions, RBM6 promotes prostate tumour cell migration, but in the context of high ZEB1 expression, it inhibits migration. This shift in RBM6's regulatory capacity towards downstream genes underscores the importance of considering objective conditions in studying RBM6 molecules.
GPX3 Overexpression Ameliorates Cardiac Injury Post Myocardial Infarction Through Activating LSD1/Hif1α Axis
Authors: Jiang Qi‐Qi , Du Chong , Qian Ling‐Ling , Shan Tian‐Kai , Bao Yu‐Lin , Gu Ling‐Feng , Wang Si‐Bo , Yang Tong‐Tong , Zhou Liu‐Hua , Wang Ze‐Mu , He Ye , Wang Qi‐Ming , Wang Hao , Wang Ru‐Xing , Wang Lian‐Sheng 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTMyocardial infarction (MI) often results in significant loss of cardiomyocytes (CMs), contributing to adverse ventricular remodelling and heart failure. Therefore, promoting CM survival during the acute stage of MI is crucial. This study aimed to investigate the potential role of GPX3 in cardiac repair following MI. First, plasma GPX3 levels were measured in patients with acute MI (AMI), and myocardial GPX3 expression was assessed in a mouse MI model. Furthermore, the effects of GPX3 on MI were investigated through CM‐specific overexpression or knockdown in vitro and in vivo models. RNA sequencing and subsequent experiments were performed to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying GPX3‐related effects. Multi‐omics database analysis and experimental verification revealed a significant upregulation of GPX3 expression in ischemic myocardium following MI and in CMs exposed to oxygen–glucose deprivation (OGD). Immunofluorescence results further confirmed elevated cytoplasmic GPX3 expression in CMs under hypoxic conditions. In vitro, GPX3 overexpression mitigated reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and enhanced CM survival during hypoxia, while GPX3 knockdown inhibited these processes. In vivo, CM‐specific GPX3 overexpression in the infarct border zone significantly attenuated CM apoptosis and alleviated myocardial injury, promoting cardiac repair and long‐term functional recovery. Mechanistically, GPX3 overexpression upregulated LSD1 and Hif1α protein expression, and rescue experiments confirmed the involvement of the LSD1/Hif1α pathway in mediating the protective effects of GPX3. Overall, our findings suggest that GPX3 exerts a protective role in ischemic myocardium post‐MI, at least partially through the LSD1/Hif1α axis, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target for MI treatment.
Air Pollution and the Adoption of Industrial Robots in Firms
Authors: Li Weibing , Li Mingyang 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTWe document that air pollution can explain the adoption of industrial robots in firms. By leveraging the spatial discontinuity of air pollution caused by the Huai River policy along the Huai River and Qinling Mountains, the research applies a regression discontinuity design to accurately identify the positive impact of air pollution on the adoption of industrial robots in firms. Results obtained from various tests reveal that the relationship between the two is casual. From a mechanistic perspective, this paper posits that air pollution has an adverse effect on labor allocation. However, it also increases labor costs and environmental regulation intensity, thereby inducing firms to adopt more industrial robots. Furthermore, this study finds that industries vulnerable to light pollution, low energy consumption, and labor intensity exhibit a more pronounced positive relationship between air pollution and industrial robot adoption.
Amino acid δ15N in eye lens laminae reveals life‐time ontogenetic trophic shifts of a highly migratory species
Authors: Ruiz‐Cooley Rocío I. , Ordiano‐Flores Alfredo 
Published: February 2025

AbstractInvestigating the feeding ecology through the ontogenesis of highly migratory species such as the Pacific Bluefin tuna (PBFT; Thunnus orientalis) is difficult due to its extensive home range and cross‐oceanic migration. Here, we show the potential of conducting nitrogen stable isotope (δ15N) analyses in bulk tissue and amino acids (AAs) in consecutive eye lens laminae of PBFT to reconstruct the trophic life history for an individual tuna. The δ15Nbulk profiles between individuals caught in the wild and pen‐raised were compared. For all individuals, δ15Nbulk values increased with increasing eye lens diameter or fork length, and exhibited low variation among individual profiles despite tuna being captured in different months. Large δ15Nbulk shifts (6.8‰–8.5‰) were quantified between the first and last deposited laminae for each individual, suggesting major ontogenetic changes in either foraging areas or trophic position. AA δ15N values indicate that this highly migratory schooling predator switches feeding areas from lower to higher δ15N baseline values, reflecting feeding on both sides of the north Pacific, and tends to feed on prey of higher trophic position as it grows. Together, stable isotope analysis in bulk tissue and individual AAs in eye lens laminae could be a powerful approach to investigate changes in the foraging habitat and trophic status of highly migratory species.
Reproductive timing and spawning dynamics of European barracuda Sphyraena sphyraena in eastern Mediterranean Sea
Authors: Mouchlianitis Foivos A. , Charitonidou Katerina , Tsavdari Maria , Minos George , Ganias Kostas 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThis research investigated the reproductive timing and spawning dynamics of the European barracuda Sphyraena sphyraena in the Thermaikos Gulf, northern Aegean Sea, where the species is predominantly harvested using gillnets. The study was conducted over 2 years, from May to October, coinciding with the period when the local gillnet fishery targets surmullet Mullus surmuletus. The timing of reproduction was examined by the gonado‐somatic index, the macroscopic assessment of the ovarian stage, and the microscopic examination of the ovarian developmental stage. All three indices demonstrated that spawning‐capable females were caught in May and June and that spawning ceases by late July to August. Regarding spawning dynamics, the European barracuda is a multiple spawner; the oocyte size frequency distributions of all spawning‐capable and actively spawning females were continuous, and postovulatory follicle cohorts from different daily spawning events co‐occurred in the ovaries of many of those females. Relative batch fecundity was rounded off to 197 ± 108 oocytes per gram and relative total fecundity at 1263 ± 513 oocytes per gram. The somatic condition increased in postspawning individuals, suggesting a capital breeding reproductive strategy.
Overexpression of miR‐155 Modulates Interferon Response and Inhibits Viral Replication of IHNV and IPNV in EPC Cells
Authors: Abdellaoui Najib , Park Ik‐Jun , Choi Subin , Kim Minji , Kim Min Sun 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTInfections caused by RNA viruses, including infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV) and infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV), result in substantial economic losses in the aquaculture industry. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), particularly miR‐155, play crucial roles in regulating host immune responses and viral infections. In this study, we investigated the overexpression effect of miR‐155 in Epithelioma papulosum cyprini (EPC) cells infected with IHNV and IPNV and analysed the mechanisms underlying these antiviral activities. EPC cells were transfected with miR‐155 at 40 pmol and then infected with IHNV or IPNV at an MOI of 0.01. The cytopathogenic effect (CPE) was observed for 5 days post‐infection. The cells transfected with miR‐155 did not show any signs of CPE or exhibit any viral growth over time after infection with both viruses. Additionally, real‐time qPCR of type I interferon‐related immune genes (ISG15 and Mx1) showed upregulation at 0, 24, and 48 h.p.i in cells transfected with miR‐155. At 48 h post‐infection, the cells transfected with miR‐155 did not show any bands of viral protein by western blot. Furthermore, the overexpression of miR‐155 in EPC cells significantly enhanced the expression of interferon response genes by targeting BCL2 and CYLD and suppressed the viral replication through directly targeting viral genes, including the L gene of IHNV and the VP2 gene of IPNV. These findings elucidate the dual mechanism of miR‐155's antiviral effect through immune modulation and direct viral gene targeting, offering insights for developing novel antiviral strategies in aquaculture.