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Performance evaluation of newly released cameras for fruit detection and localization in complex kiwifruit orchard environments
Authors: Liu Xiaojuan , Jing Xudong , Jiang Hanhui , Younas Shoaib , Wei Ruiyang , Dang Haojie , Wu Zhenchao , Fu Longsheng 
Published: January 2024

AbstractConsumer RGB‐D and binocular stereo cameras were applied to fruit detection and localization. However, few studies are documented on performance comparison of newly released cameras under same scene in complex orchard. This study evaluates performance of consumer RGB‐D and binocular stereo cameras based on YOLOv5x for kiwifruit detection and localization and selection of optimal one with better application in complex orchard environment. Firstly, Azure Kinect, RealSense D435, and ZED 2i cameras were employed to capture images of kiwifruit canopies. Subsequently, YOLOv5x was applied to train and detect kiwifruits and calyxes in the images. Meanwhile, an overlap‐partitioning detection strategy was applied on kiwifruit and calyx detection. Additionally, spatial coordinate transformation was performed by integrating camera's extrinsic parameters and depth map generated by each camera. Finally, three‐dimensional coordinates of calyxes were calculated and compared with ground truth, followed by localization accuracy of calyxes were analyzed. Results show that YOLOv5x obtained mean average precision of 93.2%, 91.3%, and 95.8% for three cameras on kiwifruit and calyx detection, respectively. Overlap‐partitioning detection strategy improved the calyx detection and significantly increased average precision by 13.00%, 16.30%, and 7.70%, respectively. The mean absolute deviation of calyx coordinates on Y‐axis is relatively high for ZED 2i at 8.44 mm in comparison of 6.67 mm for Azure Kinect, while RealSense D435 achieved minimum of 10.42 mm on X‐axis and 18.33 mm on Z‐axis. Average spatial localization speed of calyxes in one image was 0.164 s, 0.037 s, and 0.062 s for Azure Kinect, RealSense D435, and ZED 2i, respectively. These results indicate the excellent performance of RealSense D435 than Azure Kinect and ZED 2i in kiwifruit orchard, which could be a valuable reference for other orchards to select a camera with high precision localization capacity.
Multidirectional analysis for sustainable development: An examination of sustainable policies, corporate social responsibility, and organizational performance
Authors: Jiang Shuhui , Chen Kang 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIt is crucial to bring efficiency in all business operations to improve a firm's performance such as supply chains since specialists have performed several studies to uncover the predictors that may support improving a firm's performance. How to achieve a level of sustainability is another challenge and an evolving debate for the researchers which requires sustainable policies to win over the competitors in the current era. This study attempts to investigate the connection of three sustainable aspects, that is, economic, social, and ecological strategies on organizational supply chain performance with the moderation of corporate social responsibility from stakeholder theory. The study conducted an empirical examination based on a six hundred and twenty‐eight sample size using a method of structure equation modeling. It is found that corporates may optimize a firm's performance by incorporating sustainable policies. Similarly, corporate social responsibility has a positive moderating influence between sustainable policies and supply chain performance. This study equips with insights into the sustainable advancement of the corporates which could be obtained through sustainable policies and corporate social responsibility to become sustainable organizations. In addition, this study endows with several fascinating suggestions for strategic management to achieve a win‐win level by focusing on the notion of sustainable policies and corporate social responsibility.
Uracil: A Pharmacophore with Diverse Biological Potential
Authors: Jain Kashish , Sharma Shivali , Utreja Divya 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis review article delves into the intricate biological activities of uracil, an essential pyrimidine Base pivotal in RNA structures. Examining its involvement in nucleic acid metabolism, various multifunctional roles, spanning from influencing cell proliferation to its antimicrobial and antiviral properties. The study explores signal transduction pathways affected by uracil, unraveling potential therapeutic applications. By unraveling the nuanced biological mechanisms. This review contributes to a deeper understanding of uracil's impact, offering insights crucial for drug development and advancing biomedical research.
A Novel Mechanical Property Self‐Characterizing Hydrogel Fabricated with Aggregation Induced Fluorescence Emission Molecule
Authors: Fu Yuanyuan , Wang Na , Fang Siyu , Yang Xiaofei , Wu Zhonglian , Yao Hang , Chong Hui 
Published: January 2024

AbstractA water soluble diacrylate decorated aggregation induced emission (AIE) fluorophore (tetraphenyl ethylene decorated with diacrylate, TPE‐D) has been synthesized via straight forward synthetical route. The compound displayed promising liquid viscosity sensing capability. Upon increasing the liquid viscosity, the fluorescence emission intensity was observed to enhance. By polymerization with diacrylate‐PEG, a novel mechanical parameter self‐characterizing fluorescent hydrogel has been constructed. Taking advantages of AIE nature of TPE‐D, the viscosity, elastic modulus and viscous modulus, in addition to the liquid viscosity, of the as‐constructed hydrogel can be reflected by fluorescent intensity. We wish this novel hydrogel can be further applied as 3D cell culture to disclose the mechanical influence on disease related cellular behavior.
Dual Function of the Third Component in Ternary Organic Solar Cells: Broaden the Spectrum and Optimize the Morphology
Authors: Liu Jiangang , Liu Xingpeng , Xin Jingming , Zhang Yutong , Wen Liangquan , Liang Qiuju , Miao Zongcheng 
Published: January 2024

AbstractTernary organic solar cells (T‐OSCs) have attracted significant attention as high‐performance devices. In recent years, T‐OSCs have achieved remarkable progress with power conversion efficiency (PCE) exceeding 19%. However, the introduction of the third component complicates the intermolecular interaction compared to the binary blend, resulting in poor controllability of active layer and limiting performance improvement. To address these issues, dual‐functional third components have been developed that not only broaden the spectral range but also optimize morphology. In this review, the effect of the third component on expanding the absorption range of T‐OSCs is first discussed. Second, the extra functions of the third component are introduced, including adjusting the crystallinity and molecular stack in active layer, regulating phase separation and purity, altering molecular orientation of the donor or acceptor. Finally, a summary of the current research progress is provided, followed by a discussion of future research directions.
In‐situ compressive and tensile performances of high strength engineered cementitious composite at elevated temperatures
Authors: Rawat S. , Lee C. K. , Zhang Y. X. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe study provides novel insights on the compressive and tensile strength of high strength engineered cementitious composite (HSECC) at elevated temperatures under in‐situ testing condition. An optimized mix design was employed and cylinder and dogbone specimens were tested to study the compressive and tensile strength of HSECC at elevated temperature. The tested results under in‐situ test condition were compared with the residual state by exposing the specimens to temperature up to 600°C. It was found that specimens under in‐situ condition showed a drastic decrease in compressive strength (26.8%–34.5%) at 200°C and the performance was much inferior to that observed for residual state which showed only 12.2% decrease. This trend was consistent for both tensile and compression test results. After this, the in‐situ specimens underwent slight increase in the compressive strength with only around 25% decrease at 400°C and 14%–16% decrease at 600°C. However, the residual state specimens underwent continuous decrease in strength. Therefore, this study confirmed that for high strength cementitious composites exposed to elevated temperatures, the residual test results should not be considered as the lower limit and in‐situ testing results are essential for accurately predicting the behavior of cementitious composites. Thus, this research underscores the importance of conducting both in‐situ and residual state tests in the design of HSECC structural members.
Chemistry in Ukraine
Authors: Grygorenko Oleksandr O. , Lampeka Rostyslav D. , Chebanov Valentyn A. , Kovalenko Maksym V. , Wuttke Stefan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn this special issue, we highlight recent advances in chemical research by scientists in Ukraine, as well as by their compatriots and collaborators outside the country. Besides spotlighting their contributions, we see our task in fostering global partnerships and multi‐, inter‐, and trans‐disciplinary collaborations, including much‐needed co‐funded projects and initiatives. The three decades of the renewed Ukraine independence have seen rather limited integration of Ukrainian (chemical) science into global research communities.[1] At the same time, the recent surge of collaborative science initiatives between European Union (EU) and Ukraine echoes the unfolding steps towards Ukraine's full research participation to the Horizon Europe Program. This recently implemented step opens enormous possibilities for Ukrainian researchers to apply for diverse EU research grants. Moreover, a number of journal special issues and collections were launched to highlight Ukrainian chemistry (i. e., by Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds[2] and ChemistrySelect[3]). Other scientific initiatives include ‘European Chemistry School for Ukrainians’[4] and ‘Kharkiv Chemical Seminar’[5] as voluntary projects aimed at engaging Ukrainian scientists into European and international chemical research.
A study of 23 dairy cows with post‐partum uterine torsion
Authors: Kazama Kei , Fujita Shingo , Nishikawa Akitoyo , Onda Ken 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBackgroundUterine torsion in dairy cows generally occurs during gestation. However, some cows develop uterine torsion after calving, and the details of which are not known.ObjectivesThe present study aimed to investigate the clinical signs, epidemiological characteristics and treatment methods of 23 cases of post‐partum uterine torsion in dairy cows.MethodsA total 23 Holstein dairy cows diagnosed with post‐partum uterine torsion were investigated. The clinical signs and epidemiological information were reviewed from medical records. The diagnostic methods, findings and treatment method of each case were recorded.Results and conclusionsPost‐partum uterine torsion is typically observed in dairy cows 9.6 ± 3.7 days after calving. That is, 21 out of 23 [91%] were multiparous and 8 out of 23 [34.8%] were characterised by multiple births. The retained placenta was observed in at least 20 out of 23 [87%], and a standing abnormality was observed in 18 out of 23 [78.3%]. The clinical signs observed in all cases included anorexia and accumulation of lochia and gas with a putrid odour in the uterus. In addition, eight and nine cases treated with the transrectal manual method and laparotomy, respectively, were cured. In conclusion, post‐partum uterine torsion in dairy cows developed around 10 days after calving, with anorexia and accumulation of lochia and gas with a putrid odour in the uterus. It has been suggested that torsion can be reconstructed using the transrectal manual method or laparotomy.
Depuis que le Streaming Existe?: Gaumont and French Cinema in the Streaming Era
Authors: Meir Christopher 
Published: January 2024

AbstractGaumont is the world’s oldest continually operating film studio, and this legacy is so important to the company that it brands its title cards with the slogan ‘Depuis que le cinéma existe’ (‘since cinema has existed’). In recent years, however, Gaumont has diversified into series production while also selling off its movie theatre holdings, all so the company could focus its strategies on producing for the newly emerging streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, while also trying to maintain its presence in French cinema. This chapter analyses the company’s strategic evolution since 2012—when it began diversifying into series—and examines what this shift has meant for Gaumont and French cinema more broadly as streaming services became the most important companies in the global film industry.
From ImpersoNation to ImPosture: (Sub)urban Fantasy in Fanny Herrero’s Dix pour cent and Drôle
Authors: Harrod Mary 
Published: January 2024

AbstractExpanding on the Introduction’s conceptualisations of postnational screen fiction, this chapter examines two Netflix series, Dix pour cent/Call My Agent! and Drôle/Standing Up, to suggest that postnational French television exploits similar strategies of ImpersoNation (Elsaesser, European Cinema: Face to Face with Hollywood. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press. Ebook, 2005; ‘ImpersoNations: National Cinema, Historical Imaginaries and New Cinema Europe.’ Mise au point 5. https://map.revues.org/1480, 2013) to those found in the cinema from which it partially descends. It further argues that at times the type of ImpersoNation in evidence in these audiovisual fictions can be productively dubbed ImPosture, since it articulates a fictionalised version of Frenchness for external consumption that fairly directly contravenes observable realities. Yet instead of seeing such a commercially embedded gesture merely in terms of cynical self-promotion, the author asserts that the potential to generate new psycho-social possibilities by widening legitimised representations of French identities emerges from reading for Frenchness as ImPosture.
An Alternative to Hollywood? EuropaCorp’s ‘Blockbusters’ and the Global Audience
Authors: Pillard Thomas 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe big-budget entertainment productions conceived by EuropaCorp, in particular those for which Luc Besson is the project manager or wrote the screenplay, have distinguished themselves in recent years by a sometimes remarkable ability to export themselves outside national borders, as much as by the increasingly acute difficulties they have encountered in achieving their strategic objectives and seducing a globalised audience. This chapter will examine these particular types of ‘blockbusters’, from the point of view of the reception commentaries published on an international scale by internet users speaking in English on the IMDb website. In particular, it will return to the idea that these transnational prototypes can be seen as ‘alternatives’ to Hollywood cinema, based on the abundant sources available in the ‘user reviews’ section of the IMDb website.
Conceptualising Home in Migration: An Introduction
Authors: Fathi Mastoureh , Ní Laoire Caitríona 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis Short Reader presents a pathway through the vast and rich social-scientific literature that exists on home and migration from various perspectives, doing so through an innovative theoretical lens that incorporates the concepts of intersectionality and ‘structural im/possibility’. This introductory chapter firstly outlines some of the key conceptual principles emerging from contemporary social-scientific literature on home and migration, and then goes on to present an intersectional and structural conceptual framework for reading migration-and-home scholarship, centred on the concept of structural im/possibilities of home-in-migration. The final part of the chapter presents some reflections by the authors on their own home-in-migration biographies and provides an overview of the structure of the book.
Gender and Home in Migration
Authors: Fathi Mastoureh , Ní Laoire Caitríona 
Published: January 2024

AbstractHome is a space that is marked by gendered roles and identities. This chapter provides an overview of some key feminist thinking on home and how this is reflected and used in studies that focus on gender in migration studies. The chapter reflects on men and women’s home-making practices after migration, and the implications both for those who move onwards and those who stay put. In this chapter, while there is a focus on migrant women, a new line of thinking on domestic migrant masculinities is presented which discusses how varied gender roles in migration impact the space and politics of home for migrant families. Finally, the chapter reflects on how migrants’ images of future homes are entangled with gendered power relations of home.
Age and Home in Migration
Authors: Fathi Mastoureh , Ní Laoire Caitríona 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAge, generation and life-course transitions are key considerations in the analysis of home and homing processes in migration. Drawing on the growing scholarship in the field, this chapter explores the ways in which practices and experiences of home in migration are inflected by age, generation and life-course transitions. It focuses specifically on home in migration in older age, young adulthood and childhood. Three key points are highlighted: first, the emotional and material aspects of home take on significance in different ways at different stages of the life-course and migrant journey. Second, feeling at home in migration is a constant process that is constantly worked at through childhood, youth and into older age. Third, age, generation and life-course are socio-spatial structures that intersect with gender, social class, race/ethnicity and residence status to variably open up and close off possibilities of feeling at home for migrants.
Conclusion
Authors: Fathi Mastoureh , Ní Laoire Caitríona 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis concluding chapter highlights what marks a home from a non-home, arguing that this involves more than one element. Home is also bound up with social relations and material things that need to be considered within wider socio-political environments and politics and that shape what we call in this book ‘structural im/possibilities of home in migration’. This chapter synthesises the core the arguments presented in the book and argues that the emerging field of home and migration has potential for development in the future that is packed with yet unknown and unexplored possibilities. This short reader offers an opening into this expanding area of study.
Excellent long-term pain response and local control following postoperative radiotherapy in patients with multiple myeloma
Authors: Kaufmann Justus , Täubl Annika Ute , Nikolaidou Eirini , Rühle Alexander , Hopprich Anne , Wollschläger Daniel , Mayer Arnulf , Nicolay Nils Henrik , Schmidberger Heinz , Bostel Tilman 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Multiple myeloma is associated with osteolytic bone lesions, often requiring surgery of the spine and postoperative radiotherapy (RT). Although common, data for clinical and informed decision-making are sparse. In this monocentric retrospective study, we aim to report the outcome of patients who underwent spinal surgery and postoperative RT due to multiple myeloma.

Methods
A total of 54 patients with multiple myeloma who underwent prior spinal surgery and postoperative RT at our institution between 2009 and 2020 were analyzed. Spinal instability neoplastic score (SINS) and Bilsky score, posttherapeutic adverse events, clinical data, and outcomes were collected and analyzed. The primary endpoint of this study was overall survival (OS), secondary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS), pain response, local control, and skeletal-related events (SRE).

Results
The 3‑ and 5‑year overall survival (OS) was 74.9% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 63.5–88.4%) and 58% (95% CI: 44.5–75.6%), respectively. Median survival was not reached and 75% survival was 34.3 months (95% CI: 28.7–95.4 months). Median follow-up was 63 months (95% CI: 49–94 months). The number of patients with good to adequate performance status (Karnofsky performance score [KPS] ≥ 70) significantly increased after surgery (p < 0.01). We observed no grade 3/4 toxicity and only 13 (24%) grade 1/2 adverse events. Two patients (4%) experienced SRE. Overall, 92% of patients reported reduced pain after radiotherapy, with 66% reporting complete pain response. There was no difference in pain response between patients with different Bilsky scores. Bisphosphonate therapy and lower Bilsky score at the start of RT were associated with improved OS in univariate analysis (all p < 0.05). Multivariate Cox regression confirmed a Bilsky score of 2 or 3 as an independent negative prognostic factor (HR 3.89; 95 CI 1.4–10.7; p < 0.01). We observed no in-field recurrences.

Conclusion
In this study, we were able to show that the current standard of RT after spinal surgery of osteolytic lesions is safe. In addition, we observed a very low rate of SRE (4%) and no in-field recurrences, demonstrating the local efficacy of RT in multiple myeloma patients. Higher Bilsky scores were associated with worse OS in multivariate analysis, but had no effect on pain response.
150 years ago: Schwartze’s 1873 mastoidectomy and its implementation over the following 2 years
Authors: Mudry Albert , Plontke Stefan K. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Background
In 1873, Hermann Schwartze and Adolf Eysell described a new surgical technique for treating mastoid disease using a mallet, chisels, and gouges of various sizes instead of trephines or drill instruments also called “modern mastoidectomy.” On the 150th jubilee of this landmark article, we pay tribute by studying the reception and implementation of mastoidectomy in the 2 years following its publication.

Methods
The commentaries published in the otological and medical literature between the second part of 1873 to the end of 1875 were studied with an emphasis on the three specialized otological journals and the otological textbooks that existed during this period.

Results and conclusion
The princeps paper Ueber die künstliche Eröffnung des Warzenfortsatzes (“On the artificial opening of the mastoid process”) by Hermann Schwartze and Adolf Eysell published in 1873 was rapidly disseminated in the medical literature for nearly 1 year, and then entered a phase of evaluation followed by a phase of extension and implementation, before finding its definitive place in the history of mastoid process surgery.