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Assessing the Role of Fruit Tree-Based Agroforestry in Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study in Sofi District, Harari Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors: Sima Daba Bogale , Estifanos Solomon , Asfaw Zebene 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The article investigates the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in the Sofi District of Harari Regional State, Ethiopia, with a focus on smallholder farmers practicing agroforestry and monoculture. The study aims to understand smallholders' perceptions of climate change, identify climate change indicators, analyze observed climate trends, and explore adaptation strategies. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining focus group discussions, semi-structured surveys, key informant interviews, and meteorological data analysis. The study area, Sofi District, was described in terms of geography, climate, geology, soil, and land use. Results indicate that smallholders in Sofi District have observed rising temperatures, decreased rainfall, and increased drought frequency over the last three decades. Smallholder farmers practicing agroforestry are found to be more resilient to climate change impacts compared to monoculture practitioners. The study reveals that farmers perceive frequent droughts, erratic rainfall, shortness of rainy seasons, and temperature increases as significant indicators of climate change. Furthermore, respondents attribute climate change to anthropogenic factors such as deforestation, rapid population growth, and lack of soil and water conservation. Adaptation strategies employed by smallholders include crop diversification, adjusting planting dates, fruit tree-based agroforestry practices, reducing the number of animals kept, compost preparation, and improved animal feed production. Agroforestry practitioners exhibit significant differences in adaptation strategies compared to monoculture practitioners, emphasizing the importance of diverse coping mechanisms. Major constraints faced by farmers include pests and diseases, soil erosion, livestock deaths, crop loss, decreased farm income, and poor soil fertility. The study underscores the role of agroforestry in mitigating these challenges and enhancing smallholders' adaptive capacity. The findings suggest that agroforestry provides shade, fruit for income and consumption, reduces evapotranspiration, and minimizes soil erosion, making it a valuable approach for climate change adaptation. The research implies that promoting agroforestry practices can contribute to sustainable agricultural development and resilience in the face of climate change. Policymakers and agricultural stakeholders should consider supporting and implementing agroforestry initiatives to enhance the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers in similar contexts.
Optimizing Waste Management in Construction: A Policy Development Approach for Sustainable Practices
Authors: Kayenat Monzerina 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The construction industry is pivotal in advancing infrastructure but also contributes significantly to environmental degradation through waste generation. This research investigates waste management practices in three construction projects in Chittagong, Bangladesh, aiming to develop a feasible waste management policy. Through a rigorous analysis of site-specific data, the study identifies the types and quantities of waste generated and evaluates existing waste management practices. The paper proposes a policy focused on reducing waste through strategic planning, efficient resource utilization, and enhanced recycling efforts. While the study provides a foundational policy framework and contributes to sustainable construction practices, it also acknowledges its limitations due to the sample size and geographical focus. Future research directions include broader application and longitudinal studies to assess the policy's impact, integration of advanced technological tools for waste tracking, and a more in-depth stakeholder analysis to foster inclusive and comprehensive waste management solutions. This work serves as a stepping stone towards more sustainable construction practices, with implications for environmental, economic, and regulatory aspects of construction waste management
A Differentially Private Federated Learning Application in Privacy-Preserving Medical Imaging
Authors: FARES Mohamad HAJ , SERTBAŞ Ahmet 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This research addresses the escalating concerns surrounding privacy, particularly in the context of safeguarding sensitive medical data within the increasingly demanding healthcare landscape. We undertake an experimental exploration of differentially private federated learning systems, employing three benchmark datasets—PathMNIST, BloodMNIST, and OrganAMNIST—for medical image classification. This study pioneers the application of federated learning with differential privacy in healthcare, closely simulating real-world data distribution across twelve hospitals. Additionally, we introduce a novel deep-learning architecture tailored for differentially private models. Our findings demonstrate the superior performance of federated learning models compared to traditional approaches, with accuracy levels approaching those of non-private settings. By leveraging resilient deep learning models, we aim to enhance privacy, efficiency, and effectiveness in healthcare solutions, benefiting patients, healthcare practitioners, and the overall healthcare system through privacy-protected healthcare.
Global biogeographic regions for ants have complex relationships with those for plants and tetrapods
Authors: Wang Runxi , Kass Jamie M. , Chaudhary Chhaya , Economo Evan P. , Guénard Benoit 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

On a global scale, biodiversity is geographically structured into regions of biotic similarity. Delineating these regions has been mostly targeted for tetrapods and plants, but those for hyperdiverse groups such as insects are relatively unknown. Insects may have higher biogeographic congruence with plants than tetrapods due to their tight ecological and evolutionary links with the former, but it remains untested. Here, we developed the first global regionalization for a major and widespread insect group, ants, based on the most comprehensive distributional and phylogenetic information to date, and examined its similarity to regionalizations for tetrapods and vascular plants. Our ant regionalization supported the newly proposed Madagascan and Sino-Japanese realms based on tetrapod delineations, and recovered clusters observed in plants but not in tetrapods, such as the Holarctic and Indo-Pacific realms. Quantitative comparison suggests strong associations among different groups—plants showed a higher congruence with ants than with tetrapods. These results underscore the wide congruence of diverse distribution patterns across the tree of life, but the similarities shared by insects and plants that are not captured by tetrapod groups. Our analysis highlights the importance of developing global biogeographic maps for insect groups to obtain an unbiased geographic picture of life on Earth.
Effect of long COVID-19 syndrome on health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Rodrigues Arthur Nascimento , Sil Livia Caroline Machado da , Paranhos Alna Carolina Mendes , Xavier Stanley Soares , Silva Camilla Costa , Silva Rosilene da , de Vasconcelos Lidiane Assunção , Peixoto Ivonete Vieira Pereira , Panzetti Tatiana Menezes Noronha , Quaresma Juarez Antônio Simões , Falcão Luiz Fábio Magno 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to assess the association of anxiety, headache, and insomnia on the QoL of patients with long COVID-19.
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional survey between August 2020 and March 2023. A total of 147 patients with long COVID were included and their QoL was evaluated across eight domains using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Standardised protocols including the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) (n = 103), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) (n = 73), and Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) (n = 67) were also used.
Results
Participants with sleep disorders had significantly lower Vitality (p < 0.001). Participants with anxiety disorders had significantly lower Vitality (p = 0.001), poorer Mental Health (p = 0.008), and more severe Bodily Pain (p = 0.008). Participants with headache had significantly lower Vitality (p = 0.032), poorer Mental Health (p = 0.036), and poorer Physical Functioning (p = 0.016). Participants with both headache and anxiety had significantly lower Vitality (p = 0.005) and Mental Health (p = 0.043) domain scores. Correlation analysis revealed that higher scores for anxiety, sleep disturbance, and headache were independently correlated with poorer QoL across various domains. The presence of sleep disturbances was associated with a fourfold increase in risk of experiencing diminished Vitality (odds ratio [OR]4.47; 95% CI 1.01–19.69; p = 0.048).
Conclusion
Participants with anxiety, sleep, and headache disorders tended to have a worse QoL. The Vitality and Mental Health domains were the most adversely affected in patients with long COVID. Sleep disturbances were associated with a fourfold increase in the risk of poor Vitality.
Compositions of enzyme preparations for targeted modification of multicomponent bran
Authors: Vitol I. S. , Meleshkina E. P. , Krikunova L. N. 
Published: January 2024

Microbial enzyme preparations (EPs) of the cellulolytic, proteolytic and phytase action, as well as their compositions, allow obtaining quite a wide spectrum of products of hydrolysis of proteins, non-starch polysaccharides and phytin by means of targeted biocatalysis upon action on grain bran. The use of EPs and multienzyme compositions (MECs) is inherently a modern tool for intensification of biochemical processes underlying one or another food technology. At the same time, EPs allow modifying products of processing plant raw materials, in particular cereal, leguminous and oil-bearing crops (deep processing) and obtain valuable feed and food ingredients. Two multienzyme compositions based on domestic and foreign EPs have been developed and scientifically substantiated. Optimal conditions have been determined for conducting enzymatic reactions when using wheat-lentil-flax bran as a substrate. High effectiveness of the developed MECs has been shown: the proportion of reducing substances (RS) in the hydrolysates under study increased compared to the mass fraction of the autolysates of wheat and three-component bran by 2.8 and 2.3 times (MEC‑1) and by 3.5 and 2.7 times (MEC‑2), respectively. The content of soluble protein increased by 4.7 and 3.0 times (MEC‑1) and by 6.4 and 4.2 times (MEC‑2). The proportion of soluble phosphorus increased on average by 3.0–3.5 times when using MEC‑1 and MEC‑2. It has been found by gel-electrophoresis that the fractions containing low-molecular-weight peptides and free amino acids (MW < 1000 Da) in the hydrolysates obtained using MECs exceeded by 3–4 times the corresponding fraction in the hydrolysates obtained under the action of endogenous enzymes (autolysis). With that, according to the HPLC results, the concentration of amino acids that are most valuable in terms of nitrogenous nutrition of yeasts (aspartic acid, arginine) increased on average by 2.5–3.0 times, the concentration of valine by 5 times, histidine and isoleucine by 2.0–2.5 times in the experimental hydrolysates of three-component bran.
Fabrication of green magnetized ferrite biochar nanocomposites from orange peels/MnFe2O4, peanut shells/CuFe2O4, tree twigs/Ni Fe2O4, and wood/CoFe2O4: characterization and application as adsorbents for adsorption/desorption/stability of basic Blue-XGRRL dye with possible mechanisms
Authors: Asif Hadiqa , Munir Ruba , Albasher Gadah , Sayed Murtaza , Muneer Amna , Mansha Asim , Younas Fazila , Noreen Saima 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

One of the primary sources of water pollution is the wastewater released from textile industry. In the current research, green magnetized ferrite biochar nanocomposites for the purification of basic dye Blue-XGRRL were prepared and characterized. The optimal pH values to attain maximum adsorption for orange peels/MnFe2O4, peanut shells/CuFe2O4, tree twigs/Ni Fe2O4, and wood/CoFe2O4 were noticed in the basic range of 11 (43.5 mg/g), 10 (37.8 mg/g), 10 (31.9 mg/g), and 10 (14.9 mg/g) at 0.05 g/0.05 L at optimal adsorbent dosage correspondingly. The equilibrium observed within 60 min in order of 45.7, 39.9, 33.9, and 18.9 mg/g for adsorbents. The optimal initial dye concentration 100 mg/L was determined for 46.8, 41.4, 37, and 25 mg/g of dye removal utilizing their corresponding adsorbing material at optimal temperature of 30 °C. The data adhered to Langmuir equilibrium and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. Positive Gibbs free energy values led to the conclusion that the process lacks spontaneity. For Blue-XGRRL dye, the maximum desorption (45.4, 41.9, 36.3, and 23.9%) was achieved. For the first two cycles, the removal efficiencies were constant and then marginally declined in third cycle. These green nanocomposites hold promise for effective adsorption in water treatment, signifying their potential as impactful and sustainable solutions.
The influence of technology perceptions on farmers' water-saving irrigation technology adoption behavior in the North China Plain
Authors: Wang Yongqiang , Wang Zhe , Zhao Mingyue , Li Bingrong 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

The application and promotion of water-saving irrigation technology are of great significance for maintaining food security and the sustainable development of agricultural water resources. Based on the characteristics of integrated agricultural technologies, a binary logistic model was used to analyze the impact of technology perception on farmers' adoption behavior regarding water-saving irrigation technologies using data from surveys of 775 wheat and maize farmers in the North China Plain. The results show the following: the perceived ease of use of technology significantly contributes to farmers' water-saving irrigation technology adoption behavior, but the effect of the perceived usefulness of technology is not significant. Government regulation plays a moderating role in the impact of the perceived ease of use of technology on the adoption of water-saving irrigation technologies by farmers. In addition to the perceived ease of use of technology and technology training, large-scale farmers are influenced by government advocacy and technology subsidies, while smallholders are mainly influenced by the perceived usefulness of technology. Therefore, the focus of future work should be on improving farmers' perceptions of the ease of use of water-saving irrigation technologies, expanding the scope of technical training and technical subsidies, and strengthening government advocacy and education.
Analisa Banjir Akibat Keruntuhan Bendungan Pondok Kabupaten Ngawi Dengan Menggunakan Aplikasi Zhong Xing HY21
Authors: Erdwyansa Richard , Pitojo Tri Juwono  , Andre Primantyo H  
Published: January 2024

Bendungan Pondok yang berlokasi di Kecamatan Bringin, Kabupaten Ngawi, Jawa Timur, memiliki kapasitas 27,5 juta m3 (per 2014) yang bertujuan untuk memberikan suplai air irigasi di kabupaten tersebut. Karena kapasitasnya yang besar, potensi bahaya yang dihadapinya juga fatal dan dapat menyebabkan kerugian material di wilayah permukiman sekitarnya. Oleh sebab itu, studi ini akan melakukan penjabaran dan simulasi keruntuhan bendungan Pondok menggunakan perangkat lunak Zhong Xing HY21 dengan mengacu dalam dua kondisi. Simulasi pada waduk dalam kondisi normal (piping saja) dan kondisi ketika terjadi hujan dengan intensitas paling tinggi yang menyebabkan debit rancangan PMF (Probable Maximum Flood). Simulasi keruntuhan karena debit PMF ini diakibatkan overtopping dan piping. Berdasarkan hasil simulasi menggunakan aplikasi Zhong Xing HY21, ditemukan bahwa debit banjir rancangan PMF mencapai 623,548 m³/det dan ukuran area terendam mencapai 80,446 km², dengan ketinggian air mencapai nilai maksimum hingga 17,464 m. Akibat runtuhnya Bendungan Pondok, sekitar 61 desa yang berlokasi di bawah bendungan (hilir) mengalami dampak, dan total penduduk yang berisiko terkena dampak mencapai sekitar 173.274 orang. Dampak ini mengakibatkan konsekuensi serius bagi masyarakat dan lingkungan yang berada di wilayah terdampak.
دور إستخدام برمجيات المحاسبة في تعزيز النظام البيئي لريادة الأعمال في قطاع الصناعات التحويلية في إقليم كوردستان العراق
Authors: Muhammad Farooq Hussain 
Published: January 2024

أصبح إستخدام تكنولوجيا برمجيات المحاسبة من مستلزمات النظام البيئي لريادة الأعمال الناجحة. و يعتبر الأداء والميزة التنافسية مؤشرين رئيسيين لجس نبض فاعلية النظام البيئي لريادة الاعمال والى أي مدى أصبح النظام البيئي خصب و مناسب لبقاء و نمو الشركات وحتى لنشأة شركات جديدة. يشير الأداء إلى قدرة الشركة على تحقيق أهدافها، في حين تشير الميزة التنافسية إلى قدرة الشركة على التفوق في الأداء على منافسيها. بعد إلقاء نظرة فاحصة على منافع برمجيات المحاسبة شائعة الاستخدام يحاول هذا البحث ان يكتشف الى أي مدى يؤثر إستخدام تكنولوجيا برمجيات المحاسبة على آفاق الفرص المتاحة لرواد الأعمال و تسهيل و تسريع عمليات صنع القرار الرشيد و من ثم مساهمته في تعزيز النظام البيئي لريادة الاعمال. هذا البحث سيساهم لفهم أفضل للفوائد المحتملة والتحديات التي قد تواجهها رواد الاعمال عند إستخدام هذه البرمجيات. تم إستخدام منهج وصفي تحليلي وتم تصميم و تطوير أدوات المسح بعد الإطلاع على دراسات سابقة و وزعت إستمارات الاستبيان على المتخصصين التنفيذيين في شركات قطاع الصناعات التحويلية في إقليم كوردستان العراق وأستخدمت البريد الإلكتروني و وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي للإتصال بالمشاركين. وتم جمع و من ثم تحليل الاستبانات ذات الاجابات الكاملة و التي بلغت (98) إستبانة وبعد إستخدام إختبارات معلمية متعددة أوضحت نتائج البحث واقع ومستلزمات إستخدام و تطبيق كفوء للبرمجيات المحاسبة و دوره في تعزيز النظام البيئي لريادة الاعمال. و في الختام أثبتت النتائج أن إستخدام فعال لبرمجيات المحاسبة سيؤدي الى تعزيز النظام البيئي لريادة الاعمال من خلال رفع الأداء و الميزة التناقسية للشركات في قطاع الصناعات التحويلية. ومن أهم المقترحات ضرورة ان تستثمر رواد الأعمال في توفير و إستحداث برمجيات المحاسبة باستمرار، وتحاول تطوير مهارات المحاسبين لديها على إستخدام تلك البرمجيات بكفاءة وفعالية. و أثبتت نتائج البحث إمكانية إستخدام برمجيات المحاسبة في تسهيل عمليات الإفصاح و الشفافية التي تحتاجها إستراتيجية تطبيق معايير حوكمة الشركات التي تضمن حماية مصالح جميع أصحاب المصلحة. و أخيرا تم تقديم اقتراحات بحثية مستقبلية، بناءً على الفجوات المحددة.
MALFORMATIONS IN AMPHIBIANS (ANURA: BUFONIDAE) FROM NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL
Authors: Alves de Sousa Bruno , Gonçalves Fonseca Mariluce , Alves Benício Ronildo 
Published: January 2024

Anomalies in natural amphibian populations have been reported for over 400 species from around the world. ese anomalies are dif cult to register and their observations are still scarce for most species and regions, due mainly to their fortuitous nature. Here, we present three new records of morphological anomalies in bufonids from northeastern Brazil. is is the rst study to report ocular anomalies (anophthalmy and cataract) in Rhinella diptycha and the rst report of an anomaly in Rhinella mirandaribeiroi in Brazil.
Kualitas Jajanan Laklak Menggunakan Tepung Ubi Unggu
Authors: Prasetia I Putu Ery , Tunjungsari Komang Ratih 
Published: January 2024

Jaje Laklak merupakan kue yang memiliki ukuran kecil dan berbentuk lingkaran, berdiameter 3 cm dan memiliki rasa yang legit. Jaje Laklak biasanya disajikan sebagai camilan pendamping sambil minum kopi. Jaje Laklak biasanya dijual di pasar tradisional di daerah Bali. Penelitian ini akan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif melalui pengembangan AADIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Education). Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji organoleptik atau disebut juga dengan uji indra adalah suatu cara pengujian dengan indera yang dimiliki manusia sebagai alat utama sebagai penerimaan produk. Berdasarkan uji ketahanan, Jaje Laklak berbahan dasar ubi ungu tidak bisa bertahan lama, yakni hanya bertahan hingga 7 jam setelah Jaje Laklak berbahan dasar ubi ungu diproduksi. Hasil Analisis Biaya Biaya yang dibutuhkan untuk membuat 1 resep (17 Pcs) Jaje Laklak berbahan dasar tepung ubi jalar ungu adalah Rp. 24.475 dan untuk 1 Pcs harganya Rp. 1900.

Jaje Laklak is a cake that has a small size and is circular in shape, 3 cm in diameter and has a legit taste. Jaje Laklak is usually served as a side snack while drinking coffee. Jaje Laklak is usually sold in traditional markets in the Bali area. This research will use a quantitative research approach through the development of AADIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Education). In this study using organoleptic test or also known as sensory test is a way of testing with human senses as the main tool for product acceptance. Based on the endurance test, Jaje Laklak made from purple sweet potato cannot last long, which only lasts up to 7 hours after Jaje Laklak made from purple sweet potato is produced. Results of Cost Analysis The cost needed to make 1 recipe (17 Pcs) of Jaje Laklak made from purple sweet potato flour is Rp. 24,475 and for 1 Pcs the price is Rp. 1900.
Characterization of an Italian population with neurological disorders in a rehabilitation setting using ClinFIT
Authors: Liguori Sara , Selb Melissa , Moretti Antimo , Paoletta Marco , Invernizzi Marco , Fiore Pietro , Iolascon Giovanni , Gimigliano Francesca 
Published: January 2024

Objective: To examine the functioning profile of people with neurological disorders who access rehabilitation services through ClinFIT Generic-30.
Methods: The functioning profile of people with neurological disorders accessing rehabilitation services was examined using the ClinFIT Generic-30, and the results compared with existing core set (neurological health conditions acute and post-acute,stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury,Spinal Cord Injury).
Results: Data for 364 people were analysed. The 10 most commonly impaired ICF categories included 3 for Body Functions (exercise tolerance functions (b455), mobility of joint functions (b710), and muscle power functions (b730)) and 7 for Activities and Participation (carrying out daily routine (d230), handling stress and other psychological demands (d240), changing basic body position (d410), maintaining a body position (d415), transferring oneself (d420), walking (d450), and moving around (d455)), while the ICF categories that were severely impaired (ICF qualifiers 3 and 4) in more than 30% of the study cohort were: muscle power functions (b730), carrying out daily routine (d230), walking (d450), moving around (d455), doing housework (d640), and assisting others (d660).
Discussion: The current study data suggests that ClinFIT Generic-30 appears to effectively identify impairments and/or restrictions, as perceived by individuals affected by selected health conditions.
Conclusion: ClinFIT Generic-30 is a tool that can be used to characterize functioning profile in people with different neurological disorders and to collect important information not addressed by the disease-specific core sets (neurological health conditions acute and post-acute,stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury,Spinal Cord Injury).