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Nodes selection review for federated learning in the blockchain‐based internet of things
Authors: Abdmeziem Mohammed Riyadh , Akli Hiba , Zourane Rima 
Published: September 2023

AbstractInternet of Things (IoT) gained momentum these last few years pushed by the emergence of fast and reliable communication networks such as 5G and beyond. IoT depends on collecting information from the environment, leading to a significant increase in the amount of data generated that needs to be transmitted, saved, and analyzed. It is clear that classical deterministic approaches might not be suitable to this complex and fast evolving environment. Hence, machine learning techniques with their ability to handle such a dynamic context, are rising in popularity. In particular, Federated Learning architectures which are better suited to the distributed nature of IoT and its privacy concerns. Besides, to address security risks such as model poisoning, device compromise, and network interception, Blockchain (BC) is seen as the secure and distributed underlying communication infrastructure of choice. This integration of IoT, FL, and BC remains in its early stages and several challenges arise. Indeed, nodes selection to perform resource intensive and critical operations like model learning and transactions validation is a crucial issue considering the strong heterogeneity of the involved devices in terms of resources. In this paper, we propose an original literature review including a taxonomy, a thorough analysis, a comparison of the proposed approaches, along with some open research directions.
Estrogenic activity and acute toxicity assessments of sediments from a chronically polluted estuarine area in southeastern Brazil
Authors: Santos Ana Dalva de Oliveira , Nascimento Marilia Teresa Lima do , Argolo Allan dos Santos , Felix Louise Cruz , Santos Rejany Ferreira dos , Freitas Alex da Silva de , Hauser‐Davis Rachel Ann , Fonseca Estefan Monteiro da , Bila Daniele Maia , Baptista Neto José Antônio 
Published: September 2023

AbstractCompounds displaying estrogenic potential can lead to serious negative aquatic ecosystem impacts, and exposure to mixtures of endocrine disruptors present in environmental matrices with very complex characteristics, including sediments, can cause serious risks to biota, animals, and humans. Within this perspective, the aim of the present study was to assess estrogenic activity and toxicity in sediments sampled from Guanabara Bay, the most important, although chronically polluted, estuary in southeastern Brazil. To this end, estrogenic activity determinations were performed by the yeast estrogen screen (YES) assay, and acute toxicity assays were carried out employing Vibrio fischeri. Estrogenic activity was quantified up for 8.7 ng g−1 in E2‐EQ, although high levels of cytotoxicity (up to 95%) were observed and might have hindered the determination of the real estrogenic potential in most samples. Acute toxicity to V. fischeri ranged from 0 to 45.21%. These results point to potential deleterious effects caused by micropollutants and underline the urgency of continuous monitoring of the degradation degree of the Guanabara Bay estuary.
Canine respiratory disease outbreak involving canine pneumovirus at an American animal shelter
Authors: Lenz Olivia C. , DeTar Lena G. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAn outbreak of canine infectious respiratory disease complex was attributed to canine pneumovirus in a municipal animal shelter in the northeastern United States. The outbreak comprised eight fatalities and over 100 cases in dogs of all signalments. Cases were characterised by mild to severe signs indicating upper airway, lower airway, and systemic involvement. Nasopharyngeal samples submitted to one commercial and one university laboratory for quantitative polymerase chain reaction testing revealed several canine infectious respiratory disease complex pathogens. However, only the university lab detected canine pneumovirus: multiple nasopharyngeal and lung samples tested positive. Vaccination status, lack of response to antimicrobials, and improvement after implementation of canine infectious respiratory disease outbreak management strategies tailored to canine pneumovirus characteristics indicate substantial involvement of this virus. The outbreak resolved within 1 month of adherence to clean break procedures, limitation of incoming dogs, and deep clean of the premises. This case highlights the difficulty in reliably detecting canine pneumovirus and how population management deficits permit canine infectious respiratory disease complex outbreaks.
Low impact siting for wind power facilities in the Southeast United States
Authors: Feng Xueying , Li Shawn , Kalies Elizabeth L. , Markus Caitlin , Harrell Peter , Patiño‐Echeverri Dalia 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAlthough installed wind power generation capacity in the United States reached 132 GW in 2021, more than quadruple the capacity in 2008, a noticeable void exists in the Southeast. Scant wind power development in this region is due to relatively poorer wind resources, other competitive energy sources, and political opposition. However, the dramatic increases in wind turbine hub height, which allow harvesting the faster wind speeds that occur farther from the ground, combined with a growing sense of urgency to develop renewable energy, point to a near future with significant wind development everywhere, including the Southeast. Nevertheless, the enthusiasm for replacing fossil fuels with renewable sources is tempered by fears that the vast land requirements of utility‐scale wind farms may disrupt valuable ecosystems. In this paper, we identify the areas where installed wind power capacity is least likely to disrupt wildlife and sensitive natural areas in the southeastern United States. The generated maps exclude geographic areas unsuitable for wind power development due to environmental concerns or technical considerations corresponding to five categories. The resulting geospatial product suggests that even after removing sizable areas from consideration, there is significant land for wind development to meet the Southeast's energy needs and clean energy goals.
iPSCs as a groundbreaking tool for the study of adverse drug reactions: A new avenue for personalized therapy
Authors: Rispoli Paola , Scandiuzzi Piovesan Tatiana , Decorti Giuliana , Stocco Gabriele , Lucafò Marianna 
Published: September 2023

AbstractInduced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), obtained by reprogramming different somatic cell types, represent a promising tool for the study of drug toxicities, especially in the context of personalized medicine. Indeed, these cells retain the same genetic heritage of the donor, allowing the development of personalized models. In addition, they represent a useful tool for the study of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in special populations, such as pediatric patients, which are often poorly represented in clinical trials due to ethical issues. Particularly, iPSCs can be differentiated into any tissue of the human body, following several protocols which use different stimuli to induce specific differentiation processes. Differentiated cells also maintain the genetic heritage of the donor, and therefore are suitable for personalized pharmacological studies; moreover, iPSC‐derived differentiated cells are a valuable tool for the investigation of the mechanisms underlying the physiological differentiation processes. iPSCs‐derived organoids represent another important tool for the study of ADRs. Precisely, organoids are in vitro 3D models which better represent the native organ, both from a structural and a functional point of view. Moreover, in the same way as iPSC‐derived 2D models, iPSC‐derived organoids are appropriate personalized models since they retain the genetic heritage of the donor. In comparison to other in vitro models, iPSC‐derived organoids present advantages in terms of versatility, patient‐specificity, and ethical issues. This review aims to provide an updated report of the employment of iPSCs, and 2D and 3D models derived from these, for the study of ADRs.This article is categorized under:
Cancer > Stem Cells and Development
Analysis of constant proportional Caputo operator on the unsteady Oldroyd‐B fluid flow with Newtonian heating and non‐uniform temperature
Authors: Arif Muhammad , Kumam Poom , Watthayu Wiboonsak 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe Caputo operator has recently gained popularity as a widely used operator in fractional calculus. The purpose of this current research is to develop a new operator by combining the Caputo and proportional derivatives, resulting in the constant proportional Caputo (CPC) fractional operator. To demonstrate the dynamic behavior of this newly defined operator, it was applied to the unsteady Oldroyd‐B fluid model. Additionally, the research considered an Oldroyd‐B fluid in a generalized Darcy medium, considering non‐uniform temperature, radiation, and heat generation. Analytical solutions for the proposed model were obtained and presented in graphical form using the computational software MATHCAD. The impact of various physical parameters was also examined through graphical analysis of velocity and temperature profiles, as well as a comparison between isothermal and non‐uniform temperature. In conclusion, this research found that the CPC fractional operator effectively explains the dynamics of the Oldroyd‐B fluid model with stable and strong memory effects, compared to the classical model.
Future of Food
Authors: Landesz Tamás 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe world is facing significant challenges in providing food and water security to a growing population without harming the environment. To address these challenges, the production of bioproducts and healthy, high-quality foods will become more critical, with protein coming from synthetic processes and insects. Agricultural production will move closer to where people live, using technologies such as horizontal agriculture, rooftops, synthetic biology, and genetically modified plants. Governments need to facilitate the dialogue surrounding the societal impacts of new technologies related to food, such as nanotechnology and biotechnology. The business-as-usual approach is no longer viable, and all countries must commit to sharing responsibility in implementing fundamental changes, including raising consumer awareness, proper regulations, and more equitable income distribution. The future of food requires innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by a community of researchers, entrepreneurs, and governments to achieve a sustainable, healthy, and equitable food supply chain. This includes reducing food waste through innovative technologies, sustainable agriculture, and significant dietary shifts. Microorganisms will be used to produce carbs, proteins, and fats, with lab-grown meat replacing animal farming. With smart cities impacting food consumption and waste reduction, personalized food products and better food packaging will be developed.
Future of Religion
Authors: Landesz Tamás 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe belief in God and religion is no longer considered essential for societal functioning in many parts of the world. The future of religion is the topic of many debates, and while some believe religion will die out, others believe that it will evolve to accommodate social changes. People are increasingly turning to spirituality, and there is a growing trend toward the “spiritual but not religious” label. The rise of secularism and multiculturalism and increasing understanding and shaping of the world through science has led some to believe that the future of religion may be that it has no future. Others argue that religion still has a role in society, and a universal religion based on morals will prevail. The current trend shows that some countries with a high proportion of atheists also exhibit a well-balanced society, raising the question of whether a robust economy, the rule of law, and quality education can replace the need for a religious foundation. The Internet could be a potential source for gathering followers, and virtual movements are gaining popularity at rates never seen before. As artificial intelligence (AI) blurs the boundaries between humans and machines, it is argued that the concept of “singularity” has become mainstream, leading some to believe that a superhuman AI will be created that could conceive of ideas and invent technological tools more advanced than anything we have today.
Future of Governments, Politics and Democracy
Authors: Landesz Tamás 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis chapter discusses the decline of democracy and trust in political institutions worldwide, as well as the role of technology and AI in improving infrastructure, public services and policymaking. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index has measured the quality of political processes, civil liberties, the functioning of government, public participation and political culture every year since 2006, providing a ranking of nearly every country in the world on a 10-point scale. In 2020, the global average score fell to its lowest point since 2006, with the pandemic contributing to this decline. The Edelman Trust Barometer shows that people have fears about the future and how it may impact them, leading to a lack of trust in governmental institutions, businesses, NGOs and media. The European Union launched a project to explore the future of government beyond 2030, combining citizen engagement, foresight and design. Four scenarios emerged: DIY Democracy, Private Algocracy, Super Collaborative Government and Over Regulatocracy. The chapter concludes with predictions for democracy’s future in the new digital age and how technology can both weaken and strengthen democracy.
Future of Geopolitics
Authors: Landesz Tamás 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis chapter discusses the potential transformation of geopolitics over the next 30 years and the global challenges humanity may face. The world is undergoing a historical transition, with economic and political power rebalancing, and as a result future politics will be moving towards more openness or resistance to change. China is predicted to become the world’s largest economy and a more significant political actor, and the proportion of economies with a high degree of state ownership and control is expected to increase sharply. Emerging power hubs by 2050 may include Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, Turkey and Vietnam. Furthermore, future conflicts will likely be more about spheres of influence, water, resources and supply lines and less about territory. The chapter concludes with a discussion on how international trade impacts global poverty and the potential impact of policy decisions on globalization and climate change on a global scale.
Future of Energy
Authors: Varghese Sangeeth 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe energy sector accounts for three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions presently, and consequently, efforts to mitigate the consequences of climate change rely massively on improving the condition of our energy consumption, production and transportation. Some of the broad trends that are predicted to realize by 2050 include the global energy demand to continue rising at an average annual growth rate to 2% with most of the increased demand coming from South Asian and African countries which experience significant economic growth during these three decades. Most of the increased demand of energy will be in the form of electricity, and efficiency in electricity production, storage and transportation will become absolutely crucial. Almost 77% of new energy demand is predicted to be met using solar and wind energy production, with some help from biofuels and nuclear energy. The realization of a net-zero future requires the adding capacity for 630 GW of solar power and 390 GW of wind power generation every year, mass electrification of vehicles to increase electric vehicles’ share of global sales from around 5% presently to 60% by 2050, and significant improvement in energy storage and transmission.
Postdigital Bildung as a Guiding Principle to Foster Inclusion in Educational Media
Authors: Pieper Marlene , Neuhaus Till , Vogt Michaela 
Published: September 2023

AbstractPieper, Neuhaus, and Vogt propose that the German concept of Bildung enriches existing debates around education and learning in the digital realm. This argument is based on the implications of (post)digitality for the handling of teaching and learning materials, with a special focus on inclusion sensitivity in the context of Open Educational Resources (OER). OER have inclusive potential which must be actively shaped in order to avoid exclusionary effects. Against this background, the concept of postdigital Bildung is developed, recognizing the entanglements of the subject with an equally entangled digitality. It is suggested that the critical approach of postdigital Bildung fosters an active, inclusion-oriented, and participatory discourse around the ideals, potentials, and limitations of education in general and educational media and resources in particular.
Distance Learning and the Question of Educational Justice: A Dialogic Approach to Digital Diversity in Schools
Authors: Redecker Anke 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis chapter introduces a theory of postdigital recognition that highlights the vulnerable, empowered, critical, and resistant learner in transformative education via co-creative learning settings. It problematizes digital learning in online scenarios fostered by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly drill-and-practice routines, and shows how, while e-portfolios can overcome the schematized self-guidance demanded by drill-and-practice scenarios, they can also exercise a more harmful form of control as a result of postdigital practices that norm creativity. This can be particularly harmful to disadvantaged students. Similarly, while video conferences provide a digital space in which processes of transformative education can be inspired, these are also prone to the postdigital pressures of control and contingency. The theory of postdigital recognition proposed by the author empowers students to interact with digitality in a meaningful and responsible manner.
Expanding the Pedagogical Space: Co-design and Participation in an Online Postgraduate Course
Authors: Fawns Tim , Aitken Gill , Maheswaran Yathu , Yasotharan Kanastana 
Published: September 2023

AbstractHere, teachers and students of an online, postgraduate course, “Current Issues in Clinical Education” (part of the MSc Clinical Education at the University of Edinburgh), consider co-participation from a postdigital view in which learning is neither fully online nor offline, but spills into and out of formal, digital and physical spaces. The course begins empty, other than a task structure and some resources. This leaves “pedagogical space” for content to emerge through dialogue, and ideas from students’ practice settings. The teacher undertakes the assignment alongside the students, and boundaries are eroded without dissolving. In reflecting on our different experiences of the course, we foreground some power relations and political economics of contemporary, online postgraduate education, and the implications for meaningful participation, co-design, and co-creation.
Let’s Figure It Out: Participatory Methods for Reflecting on Educational Media in a Postdigital World
Authors: Weich Andreas , Schiering Ina , Friedewald Michael , Deny Philipp , Priedigkeit Marvin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe “postdigital condition” is characterized by an entanglement of digital and analogue media technologies and practices, with two of today’s primary societal challenges being a loss of privacy in data-driven media practices and the implicit power relations within media constellations that determine who is able to participate how. Education plays a crucial role in this context, being both the sphere in which reflection on these challenges can take place and also being itself based on digital media constellations that must in turn be reflected upon. This chapter considers two workshop concepts that facilitate such reflection: one based on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), based on risk management and the tradition of technology impact assessments, and an original approach for reflection on media constellations that has its roots in media and practice theory.
From Official Document Utopias to a Collective Utopian Imagination
Authors: Teräs Marko , Teräs Hanna , Suoranta Juha 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn their chapter, Teräs, Teräs, and Suoranta critique the current dominant narrative of the digitalization of higher education. They argue that reports and vision papers by powerful international and national organizations such as the OECD not only predict but also build a certain kind of digital future. They call these reports “official document utopias,” and reflect on their discursive truth with past utopian literature. The authors argue that we should use collective utopian methods to imagine genuinely alternative “postdigital” futures, and to this end, they introduce the Method of Empathy-Based Stories. While discussing its history, they also reflect on its potential and limitations through a study with Finnish teacher students, imagining the digitalization of higher education in 2050.
Software Description of the AR Mobile Application
Authors: Ivanov Vitalii , Pavlenko Ivan , Evtuhov Artem , Trojanowska Justyna 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBefore using Augmented Reality (AR) and its application in engineering graphics, the answer to the primary question should be received: “What is the need for augmented reality in technical drawing?”. The following reasons should be considered to answer this question precisely.
Advances of autoimmune rheumatic diseases related to malignant tumors
Authors: Zhao Miaomiao , Mi Liangyu , Ji Yuli , He Xiaoyao , Gao Yanan , Hu Yuting , Xu Ke 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
Malignant neoplasms are a well-recognized global public health concern, with significant impacts on human health and quality of life. The interplay between tumors and autoimmune rheumatic diseases is complex, and the resulting tumor-associated rheumatic diseases represent a rare and intricate group of conditions that occur in the context of malignant tumors. In addition, various rheumatic diseases can arise as a consequence of oncology treatment. These diseases present with intricate clinical manifestations and pathological features, often rendering them challenging to diagnose and impacting patients' quality of life. Despite this, they have yet to be fully recognized.

Methods
This article presents a literature review of published original articles and review articles concerning paraneoplastic rheumatic syndromes and rheumatic diseases associated with cancer treatment. We conducted a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases, excluding duplicated and irrelevant studies. In cases of duplicated research, we selected articles with higher impact factors for the review.

Results
This review focuses on the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of paraneoplastic rheumatic diseases, as well as the pathogenesis of these diseases. Additionally, we summarize the autoimmune rheumatic diseases associated with cancer treatment. Ultimately, the goal of this review is to enhance recognition and improve the management of autoimmune rheumatic diseases related to tumors.