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Reuse of wastewater for irrigation of coriander in Morocco: Evaluation of effects on crop growth parameters
Authors: Bel Haj Hind , El Ouarghi Hossain , El Yousfi Yassine , Elkhattabi Saif , Ben Zhir Khalid , Benyoussef Said , Aboulhassan Moulay Abdelazize , Krid Azzouz , Abioui Mohamed 
Published: October 2023

AbstractCurrently, the convergence of climate change, population growth, and deteriorating water quality has triggered a scarcity of freshwater resources, presenting substantial hurdles for agricultural endeavors. Consequently, repurposing treated wastewater for agricultural use is gaining prominence. This strategy offers a noteworthy advantage by furnishing an alternative water source, distinct from conventional freshwater, for agricultural irrigation. The considered irrigation water categories encompass treated wastewater, sewage treated with supplementary fertilization, treated water of a specific quality, and treated water quality fortified with fertilizer. An assessment of the treated wastewater extracted from the Imzouren‐Bni Bouayach treatment facility was undertaken, encompassing scrutiny of its physical, chemical, and bacteriological attributes. This analysis yielded measurements for a range of parameters, including pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, suspended matter, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total phosphorus, nitrate, nitrite, total coliforms, fecal coliforms, and fecal streptococci. These measurements align with acceptable thresholds for direct discharge and are following Morocco's established water quality standards tailored for irrigation. In light of the soil analysis, the soil is classified as alkaline, with a pH of 8.2, and displays low salinity, evidenced by an electrical conductivity of 2.42 mS/cm. Furthermore, the soil exhibits deficiencies in organic matter and essential nutrients, with carbon content measuring 0.84%, organic matter at 1.45%, nitrogen at 0.07%, phosphorus at 10.6 mg/L, and potassium at 56.5 mg/L. The utilization of treated wastewater for irrigation purposes bestows the crop with a dependable water supply, ensuring stability in its growth.
State-of-the-Art Approaches
Authors: Zhao Xiang , Zeng Weixin , Tang Jiuyang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis chapter performs a thorough assessment and meticulous examination of the most advanced EA techniques. Initially, we introduce a broad EA framework that covers all current methods and classify these methods into three main groups. Then, we carefully appraise these solutions on various scenarios, taking into account their efficacy, efficiency, and scalability. Lastly, we create a novel EA dataset that reflects the actual difficulties encountered in alignment, which prior literature mostly ignored. This chapter aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the advantages and drawbacks of current EA methods, in order to encourage further high-quality research.
Poor usability of computer-assisted navigation for hip fracture surgery
Authors: Hestehave Rasmus Abildtrup , Gundtoft Per Hviid , Nielsen Christian Lind , Brink Ole , Rölfing Jan Duedal 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Introduction
The STRYKER ADAPT computer-assisted navigation system provides intraoperative feedback to the surgeon regarding implant placement of the Gamma3 nail. The usability of the ADAPT system has not been evaluated. The aim of the study was to investigate the perceived usability of the ADAPT system.

Materials and methods
This was a descriptive study with prospectively collected data. ADAPT was introduced at Aarhus University Hospital in February 2021. Prior to introduction, surgeons at the department attended a general introduction to the system. ADAPT was introduced to the surgical nurses and was on display at the surgical ward at more than one occasion, where personal introduction to the system was possible. After introduction, it was mandatory to use ADAPT when using the Gamma3 nail to treat intertrochanteric femur fractures. After each procedure, primary and an eventual supervisor answered a questionnaire, which encompassed the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire. The SUS is a ten-item questionnaire regarding the perceived usability of a system. SUS scores were translated to adjectives, describing user experience on a 7-point adjective scale (worst imaginable, awful, poor, ok, good, excellent, best imaginable). User acceptability, defined as “not acceptable”, “marginal” or “acceptable”, was also used to interpret the SUS scores.

Results
ADAPT was used in 50 procedures by 29 different surgeons, with varying skill-level. Median SUS-score after first-time use of ADAPT for all 29 surgeons was 43 (range: 5–60), which translated to “poor” or “not acceptable”. For surgeons who performed ≥ 3 ADAPT-assisted procedures, there were no statistically significant difference in their first to latest SUS-score (median difference: 4.3, p = 0.5). In free text comments ADAPT was positively described as helpful in placement of K-wire and providing educational opportunities for inexperienced surgeons and negatively as inconsistent, slow, time consuming, and causing excessive fluoroscopy.

Conclusions
Usability and acceptability of ADAPT was rated as “poor” or “not acceptable” by the majority of operating surgeons. ADAPT has not been used at our institution based on these findings. The System Usability Scale may be used in further research exploring usability and acceptability of novel computer-assisted navigation systems for orthopaedic surgery.
Assessment of clinical outcomes and patient response to gingival depigmentation using a scalpel, ceramic bur, and diode laser 980 nm
Authors: Mikhail Faten Fawzy , El Menoufy Hala , El Kilani Naglaa Shawki 
Published: October 2023

AbstractObjectiveThis research compares the clinical outcomes of gingival depigmentation procedures with conventional scalpel, ceramic trimmer bur, and diode laser techniques.Materials and methodsTwenty-four individuals with physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation received random allocation to one of three treatment groups: scalpel, ceramic bur, or diode laser. Pain score, operation time, bleeding index, degree of epithelialization, wound healing, Dummett-Gupta Oral Pigmentation Index (DOPI), and Takashi Index score changes were all investigated at different time points.ResultsAt 12-h follow-up, significant variations in pain scores were seen between the laser and scalpel groups (p = 0.003) but not between the laser and ceramic bur groups. The diode laser group completed the procedure significantly quicker than the scalpel and ceramic bur groups (p = 0.004 andp = 0.001, respectively). The ceramic trimmer bur and diode laser groups showed significantly less bleeding tendency than the scalpel group. Wound healing and the degree of epithelialization were similar in all groups. DOPI and Takashi indices significantly decreased compared to baseline in all groups, with no significant difference recorded between all groups.ConclusionWhile diode lasers are a safe and effective treatment option for gingival hyperpigmentation, providing optimal aesthetics with reduced discomfort to patients, a ceramic trimmer bur can also be used as a simple and affordable alternative to a laser in gingival depigmentation procedures.Clinical relevanceGingival hyperpigmentation is a major aesthetic issue for many individuals. Laser and ceramic trimmer bur treatments produce equivalent aesthetic outcomes for gingival hyperpigmentation.
Latina American and Caribbean Single Mothers in Anglophone Children’s Picturebooks
Authors: Sergeev Dmitrii 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPicturebooks are the primary source from which children receive initial understandings about family and motherhood. In this article, I discuss verbal and visual tools used in portraying Latina American and Caribbean single mothers in Katherine Leiner and Edel Rodriguez’sMama Does the Mambo(2001), Monica Gunning and Elaine Pedlar’sA Shelter in Our Car(2004), Jonah Winter and Edel Rodriguez’sSonia Sotomayor(2009) and Yuyi Morales’sDreamers(2018). I argue that authors employ a marginalised position of Latinx American and Caribbean characters in Anglophone children’s picturebooks to portray psychologically deep images of single mothers. The illustrators adjust semiotic tools within children’s literature and develop recognizable artistic styles to amplify these issues. White American authors often use foreign cultures as assets to speak on behalf of marginalised groups, importing their own values and stereotypes. Artists and writers develop a toolkit to navigate the perspectives of outsiders and insiders, exploring meaningful topics such as homelessness, immigration, widowhood, poverty, deprivation, grief, and depression. However, authors’ creative representations conform with the existing social institutions and family values, such as a marriage, re-partnering, gendered household chores, and unproblematized relationship with children. While symbolic conventions align with stereotypical expectations, illustrators innovate in colour palettes and artistic techniques, using depictions, interactions, and language integration. Despite constraints, these fictional single mothers exude agency on behavioural, symbolic, and psychological levels.
Extended finite similitude and dimensional analysis for scaling
Authors: Davey Keith , Ochoa-Cabrero Raul 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe theory of scaling called finite similitude does not involve dimensional analysis and is founded on a transport-equation approach that is applicable to all of classical physics. It features a countable infinite number of similitude rules and has recently been extended to other types of governing equations (e.g., differential, variational) by the introduction of a scaling space $$\Omega _{\beta }$$

Ω
β

, within which all physical quantities are deemed dependent on a single dimensional parameter $$\beta $$
β
. The theory is presently limited to physical applications but the focus of this paper is its extension to other quantitative-based theories such as finance. This is achieved by connecting it to an extended form of dimensional analysis, where changes in any quantity can be associated with curves projected onto a dimensional Lie group. It is shown in the paper how differential similitude identities arising out of the finite similitude theory are universal in the sense they can be formed and applied to any quantitative-based theory. In order to illustrate its applicability outside physics the Black-Scholes equation for option valuation in finance is considered since this equation is recognised to be similar in form to an equation from thermal physics. It is demonstrated that the theory of finite similitude can be applied to the Black-Scholes equation and more widely can be used to assess observed size effects in portfolio performance.
Agricultural frontiers and environment: a systematic literature review and research agenda for Emerging Countries
Authors: Sales Arthur Pereira 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Despite having the largest land and water reserves for agriculture on the planet, intensive agricultural production in emerging countries has stimulated research around the world, especially due to the numerous environmental impacts caused by the expansion of agricultural frontiers. Motivated to analyze the literature on the transformations brought about by the development of intensive agriculture since the middle of the twentieth century, this study analyzes the main studies on the interference of agricultural frontiers on the environment in emerging countries over the last 30 years (1993–2022). To do so, the Systematic Literature Review methodology was used, with the CIMO planning approach and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) reporting guideline. The analysis initially included 14,366 scientific articles from a wide range of subjects in the social and natural sciences, available on the Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics), ScienceDirect (Elsevier), and Google Scholar databases. One of the most significant findings of this study is that there is no specific framework to analyze the relationship between the agricultural frontier and the environment in developing countries; however, literature has mainly been concerned with measuring the impact of intensive agriculture on natural resources, as well as verifying how local socio-economic factors and/or public policies affect populations’ behavior regarding this relationship between the environment and agricultural production. The data also revealed that Brazil is the “country of origin” of the literature on agricultural frontiers and the environment, especially due to studies on the Amazon rainforest, followed somewhat distantly by studies on South America in general and the island regions of Indonesia and Malaysia. There is also a lack of studies on European economies in transition, emerging African countries and Russia, or on the agri-environmental impact of the demand for food in populous countries such as India and China. Finally, in addition to country-specific suggestions, this systematic literature review suggests directions and implications for future research.
Movement patterns of the endemic flightless bush-cricket, Isophya beybienkoi
Authors: Nuhlíčková Soňa , Svetlík Ján , Kaňuch Peter , Krištín Anton , Jarčuška Benjamín 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIntroductionKnowledge on the mobility of threatened species is a clue to understanding population dynamics and is needed to develop appropriate conservation strategies. Here, we investigate movement patterns of the Bei-Bienko’s Plump Bush-cricket (Isophya beybienkoi), an example of a flightless and critically endangered species endemic to the Slovak Karst (southern Slovakia, Central Europe). The capture-mark-recapture method was used to estimate the mobility of the species using fluorescent dye as a marking medium. We found that the mean (± SD) daily distance travelled by this species was only 3.2 ± 2.6 m, with significant differences between males (4.1 ± 3.0 m) and females (2.7 ± 2.1 m). Our results indicate thatI. beybienkoiis a short-distance disperser. Males disappeared faster than females from the study plots (at maximum, two females were recaptured even after 41 days). The observed movement patterns suggest that the most urgent conservation measure for this species is to improve the habitat quality of sites, which suffer from overgrowth, and to maintain the quality of other suitable sites that might increase the size of the existing subpopulations.Implications for insect conservationOur results show thatI. beybienkoiis a short-distance disperser and wanders only within its optimal habitat. Hence, to incorporate movement behaviour into conservation, one of the measures that should mitigate this threat is to preserve or improve the quality of habitats that suffer from overgrowth, in order to increase the size of existing subpopulations. The observed movement patterns suggest that the species is probably incapable of responding to changes in the availability of suitable habitats by dispersing, indicating a limited exchange of individuals between isolated populations. Thus, to enhance structurally diverse mosaic of high-quality habitats, restoration of migration corridors former used as movement corridors for grazing animals may support the dispersal of the threatened bush-cricket.
A model for contact and friction between beams under large deformation and sheaves
Authors: Ntarladima Konstantina , Pieber Michael , Gerstmayr Johannes 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis work focuses on the modeling of contact between sheaves and flexible axially moving beams. A two-dimensional beam finite element is employed, based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF) with an improved selective reduced integration for the virtual work of elastic and viscous damping forces. For the efficient modeling of contact between flexible axially moving beams and sheaves in systems such as belt-drives or reeving systems, a number of newly developed algorithms is presented. The computation of normal contact is based on a penalty formulation using a spring-damper model, while for the efficient contact detection a bounding box which fits the exact dimensions of the finite elements is employed. For the detection and computation of contact, the beam elements are divided into linear segments. The modeling of tangential contact is based on a bristle model for friction extended for being compatible with an implicit time integration. A numerical example of a belt drive showed good convergence and agreement with analytical solutions.
Topology optimization of periodic structures for crash and static load cases using the evolutionary level set method
Authors: Huang Hua-Ming , Raponi Elena , Duddeck Fabian , Menzel Stefan , Bujny Mariusz 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAssembly complexity and manufacturing costs of engineering structures can be significantly reduced by using periodic mechanical components, which are defined by combining multiple identical unit cells into a global topology. Additionally, the superior energy-absorbing properties of lattice-based periodic structures can potentially enhance the overall performance in crash-related applications. Recent research developments in periodic topology optimization (PTO) have shown its efficacy for tackling new design problems and finding advanced novel structures. However, most of these methods rely on gradient information in the optimization process, which poses difficulties for crash problems where analytical sensitivities are usually not directly applicable. In this paper, we present an effective periodic evolutionary level set method (P-EA-LSM) for the optimization of periodic structures. P-EA-LSM uses a low-dimensional level-set representation based on moving morphable components to parametrize a single unit cell, which is replicated in the design domain according to a predefined pattern. The unit cell is optimized using an evolutionary algorithm and the structural responses are calculated for the entire system. We initially assess the performance of P-EA-LSM using three 2D minimum compliance test cases with varying periodicities. Our results demonstrate that our approach produces solutions comparable to other state-of-the-art methods for PTO while keeping a low dimensionality of the optimization problem. Subsequently, we effectively evaluate the capabilities of P-EA-LSM in a crashworthiness scenario. This particular application highlights the significant potential of the method, which does not rely on analytical sensitivities.
Validation of Anti-Adeno Associated Virus Serotype rh10 (AAVrh.10) Total and Neutralizing Antibody Immunogenicity Assays
Authors: Butala-Flores Elizabeth , Nguyen Thien , Selvan Nithya , Armstrong Luke , Miller Michelle , Kamen Lynn , Lester Todd , Wernyj Roman , Khanna Richie , McNally Jim , Hays Amanda 
Published: October 2023

AbstractImmunogenicity assessment of Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) vectors is a critical part of gene therapy drug development. Whether the assays are used for inclusion/exclusion criteria or to monitor the safety and efficacy of the gene therapy, they are critical bioanalytical assessments. While total anti-AAV assays are perceived as easier to develop and implement than neutralizing anti-AAV assays, the gene therapy field is still nascent, and it is not yet clear which of the assays should be implemented at what stage of drug development. Recently AAVrh.10 has gained interest for use in gene therapies targeting cardiac, neurological, and other diseases due to its enhanced transduction efficiency. There is limited information on anti-AAVrh.10 antibodies and their clinical impact; thus, the information presented herein documents the validation of both a total antibody assay (TAb) and a neutralizing antibody (NAb) assay for anti-AAVrh.10 antibodies. In this manuscript, the validation was performed in accordance with the 2019 FDA immunogenicity guidance with additional evaluations to comply with CLIA where applicable. The AAVrh.10 TAb and NAb assays were compared in terms of sensitivity, drug tolerance, and precision, along with a concordance analysis using the same individual serum samples. This comparison gave insight into the utility of each format as a screening assay for inclusion into clinical studies.
Iron dynamics and isotope fractionation in soil and rice during 2000 years of rice cultivation
Authors: Wu Bei , Meng Xiangtian , Yao Huaiying , Amelung Wulf 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Background and aims
Paddy management results in frequent redox cycles of the soil and thus changes in the terrestrial iron (Fe) cycle. We intended to test that the increasing duration of paddy management and the increasing frequency of soil redox cycles leave their fingerprint on Fe isotope composition of paddy systems, which could subsequently be used to deduce the origin of rice plants as related to the extent of past soil paddy management.

Methods
We sampled soil and rice plants of a paddy chronosequence in China with rice cultivation history up to 2000 years and determined the changes of soil Fe pools and Fe isotope composition of the soil and rice plants.

Results
Prolonged paddy management reduced Fe concentrations in submerged topsoil leading to an enrichment of heavy Fe isotopes, with the δ56Fe values 0.12‰ heavier than the parent material after 2000 years. Particularly, Fe oxides were lost quickly, while exchangeable and organic-associated Fe continuously accumulated during paddy management and played an increasing role in the plant-available Fe pool in the topsoil. The Fe content in rice also increased with paddy age, while its Fe isotope composition did not reflect that of paddy soil but resembled that of the Fe plaques on the roots.

Conclusion
Prolonged rice cropping altered the biological contribution in the terrestrial Fe cycle. However, while soil Fe pools that are closely linked with biological activities were affected rather quickly, the changes in the whole soil Fe system were detectable only after a millennium of paddy management.
Photospheric Velocities Measured at Mt. Wilson Show Rotational and Poleward Velocity Deviations Compose the Torsional Oscillations
Authors: Ulrich Roger K. , Tran Tham , Boyden John E. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe methods for reducing the observations from the 150-foot tower telescope on Mt. Wilson are reviewed, and a new method for determining the poleward and rotational velocity deviations is described and applied. The flows we study are smaller than global and change with the solar cycle, so we describe them as poleward and rotational deviations rather than meridional circulation when we discuss solar surface flows. Due to a calibration problem with the data prior to 1983, only observations between 1983 and 2013 are presented at this time. After subtraction of latitude-dependent averages over the 30-year period of observation, the residual deviations in both the poleward and the rotational velocity are well synchronized and correspond to what is widely recognized as torsional oscillations. Both flow components need to be included in any model that replicates the torsional oscillations.