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Global Seismic Networks Operated by the U.S. Geological Survey
Authors: Wilson David C. , Hutt Charles R. , Gee Lind S. , Ringler Adam T. , Anthony Robert E. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Global Seismographic Network (GSN) Program operates two thirds of the GSN, a network of state-of-the-art, digital seismological and geophysical sensors with digital telecommunications. This network serves as a multiuse scientific facility and a valuable resource for research, education, and monitoring. The other one third of the GSN is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the operations of this component are overseen by EarthScope. This collaboration between the USGS, EarthScope, and NSF has allowed for the development and operations of the GSN to be a truly multiuse network that provides near real-time open access data, facilitating fundamental discoveries by the Earth science community, supporting the earthquake hazards mission of the USGS, benefitting tsunami monitoring by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and contributing to nuclear test monitoring and treaty verification. In this article, we describe the installation and evolution of the seismic networks operated by the USGS that ultimately led to the USGS portion of the GSN (100 stations under network codes IU, IC, and CU) as they are today and envision technological advances and opportunities to further improve the utility of the network in the future. This article focuses on the USGS-operated component of the GSN; a companion article on the GSN stations funded by the NSF and operated by the Cecil and Ida Green Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California at San Diego by Davis et al. (2023) appears in this volume.
Navigating the Landscape of Mobile Banking in Bangladesh: A Critical Examination of Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Karim B. M. Sajedul , Billah Md. Rashed , Khatun Most. Tania , Nurunnahar  , Islam Md. Afsarul , Rahman Md. Mostafijur 
Published: November 2023

Mobile Banking is an emerging alternate channel for providing banking services. The primary purpose of this study is to identify the problems of mobile banking and the benefits of mobile banking users in Bangladesh. For the research, both primary and secondary data were used. The total sample consisted of 158 respondents (male 69% and female 31%), and a semi-structured close-ended questionnaire was used. This study adopts a descriptive. Besides, we used the Likert Scale to range the satisfaction and dissatisfaction levels. A frequency test was done to measure the result, and then a graph was used to represent and show the findings efficiently. Statistical software SPSS version 16.0 was used to analyze data. The most significant result shows that 59.5 % of respondents face security and safety risks, and 46.8 % think mobile banking is a quick customer service and time-saving transaction system. So, to run the mobile banking service effectively and efficiently, proper care has been taken, and necessary steps to improve the quality of services.
Mortality due to ectopic pregnancy revealed by police surgeon
Authors: Sharma Naveen , Yadav Naveen 
Published: November 2023

A pregnancy is said to be ectopic when implantation of fertilized ovum occurs other than uterine cavity. The incidence of ectopic pregnancy is increasing globally over time and carries significant maternal mortality due to the risk of rupture of ectopic pregnancy. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy is a life threatening surgical emergency. Usually, any abnormality in tubal morphology or function may lead to tubal ectopic pregnancy. Also an altered hormonal ratio (i.e. estrogen/progesterone) may affect tubal motility and cause ectopic pregnancy. To make diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy merely on the basis of symptoms is difficult and challenging task for clinician due to its non-specific clinical manifestations and such cases can be present with normal intrauterine pregnancy. Authors report a case of ruptured tubal ectopic pregnancy which remained undiagnosed clinically because clinician refer the patient to higher center for ultrasonography to confirm or rule out the ectopic pregnancy as there was non-availability of bed side ultrasonography machines in rural health care centers in developing countries like our country. but patient died in ambulance before reaching to higher center. The autopsy revealed 1.5-liter fluid and clotted blood in the peritoneal cavity. The right fallopian tube was bulged along with a tear evident on the anterior and superior aspect. Complete dissection revealed a gestational sac of diameter 7.5 cm containing a foetus and placenta. All other organs were pale and normal. The uterine cavity was found empty. The cause of death was attributed to ruptured ectopic pregnancy. This case emphasizes the fact that “health for all” and importance of the availability of various radiological investigations including ultrasonography, prompt diagnosis, laparoscopic management are the minimal demand of rural health care centers which play a major role in saving of life. Furthermore, this report envisions benefitting clinicians and autopsy surgeons facing similar cases in their practice. Finally, this case is another addition in maternal mortality data.
DEPDC1 Promotes Thyroid Cancer Migration, Invasion, and Proliferation, and Correlates with Poor Prognosis
Authors: Tan Haosheng , Huang Hui , Yang Huaiyu , Qian Jiaxin , Wei Liyuan , Liu Wensheng 
Published: November 2023

Background: We screened key genes involved in the dedifferentiation process of thyroid cancer by analyzing differentially expressed genes in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) using Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database.
Methods: We analyzed differentially expressed genes in ATC from GEO database and constructed a co-expression network using Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) . Cytoscape was used to calculate top ten key genes based on their gene scores. DEPDC1 was selected as interest gene for further validation, including examination of its prognostic relationship with thyroid cancer, correlation analysis with thyroid differentiation markers, immune cell infiltration, and tumor microenvironment. The impact of DEPDC1 on cancer cell migration, invasion, and proliferation was validated through downregulation and overexpression of DEPDC1 gene in thyroid cancer cell lines c643 and BCPAP.
Results: We identified top 10 key genes in ATC: AURKA, TPX2, RACGAP1, MELK, DLGAP5, DEPDC1, KIF2C, NCAPG, CCNB1, and PBK. DEPDC1 showed a strong correlation with the prognosis of thyroid cancer. The odds ratio (OR) for overall survival was 3.5 (P=0.016) in individuals with high DEPDC1 expression, and the OR for disease-free survival was 2.6 (P=0.003). Additionally, the analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between the expression of DEPDC1 and thyroid differentiation markers. Gene Ontology enrichment analysis demonstrated that DEPDC1 co-expressed genes were enriched in cellular processes, cell cycle pathways, and dynamic protein groups. Matrix and immune scoring indicated tumor microenvironment and immune scores were associated with DEPDC1 expression. TIMER2.0 online analysis revealed a strong correlation between DEPDC1 expression and immune cell infiltration in papillary thyroid carcinoma. After downregulation of DEPDC1 expression, the invasion, migration, and proliferation abilities of tumor cells were significantly reduced. Conversely, overexpression of DEPDC1 exhibited the opposite effect.
Conclusion: DEPDC1, a newly identified dedifferentiation gene in thyroid cancer, inversely correlated with the degree of differentiation. High expression of DEPDC1 promotes cancer progression and leads to poor prognosis in thyroid cancer.
Intra-Operative Role of Ultrasonography in Planning Surgical Decompression for Chiari Malformation Type I in Pediatric Population: A Single-Center Experience
Authors: Venanzi Maria Sole , Pavanello Marco , Pacetti Mattia , Secci Francesca , Rossi Andrea , Consales Alessandro , Piatelli Gianluca 
Published: November 2023

Introduction- Chiari malformation type 1 (CM-1) is defined by the caudal displacement of cerebellar tonsils through
the foramen magnum (cut off of 5 mm from McRae line.) In Chiari malformation type 1.5 (CM-1.5) both cerebellar tonsils and brainstem result herniated. Patient with CM may exhibit a variety of symptoms: the most common are headache and cervical pain. Associated anomalies such as syringomyelia (67-80%), hydrocephalus (10 %), craniosynostosis or tethered spinal cord may be present. Surgical treatment is not performed in asymptomatic patients, while the presence of syringomyelia represents an indication for surgical decompression. In this paper we report our experience with the use of intra-operative ultrasonography in orienting surgical decompression with or without dural opening.
Methods- We retrospectively examined and selected pediatric patients with CM-1/ CM-1.5 who were managed between 2006-2020 at Giannina Gaslini Hospital. Exclusion criteria were the association with achondroplasia and with spina bifida.
Results- A total of 211 pediatric patients were identified for evaluation: CM-1 accounted for 83.9% of patients and CM-1.5 for 16.1%. Syringomyelia was associated in 28.4% of cases and hydrocephalus in 8%. According to findings at the intra-operative ultrasonography, a bony and ligamentous decompression alone was sufficient in 59.8% patients, a simple opening of dura mater was performed in 3% and a duraplasty in 27.1%. Seven patients experience post-operative complications, and 3 patients needed a second surgical operation for insufficient decompression, found at follow-up.
Discussion and conclusion- The standard surgical treatment of CM-1/ CM-1.5 consists in decompression of posterior cranial fossa. Whether to perform a simple bony decompression or to associate the opening of the dura mater with duraplasty has always been controversial in pediatric population. Our case series, where good radiological findings were achieved with a limited number of reoperations, shows how intra-operative ultrasound may be a real-time helpful tool in orienting the surgical strategy, if we consider as surgical endpoint the restoration of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flux. However, there is the need to standardize this method, using quantitative variables.
ANALISIS PERBEDAAN PEMAHAMAN MASYARAKAT TENTANG DESA TANGGUH BENCANA (DESTANA) DI DESA TAMBAKREJO KABUPATEN BLITAR JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Bigandata Yulis , Endarwati Susiani , Wahyuni Purbudi , Maharani Yohana Noradika 
Published: November 2023

Indonesia is located on the meeting point of three continent pieces namely Indo-Australia, Eurasia, and Pacific. That is why Indonesia has high risk of earthquake either low or high level. Blitar Regency is one of the areas which has risk of tsunami namely Wonotirto District, Panggungrejo District, Wates District, and Bakung District.The goal of this research is to analyze the different understanding of villagers about Disaster Sturdy Village or Desa Tanguh Bencana (Destana) in Tambakrejo Village Wonotirto District Blitar Regency. The kind of approach in this study is qualitative research with pre-experimental by using pre test-post test. The data were taken by giving questionnaire, and then they were analyzed by Wilcoxon Match Pairs Test. The result of this study shows that there are 39 respondents (54,2%) who have less understanding about Disaster Sturdy Village or Desa Tanguh Bencana (Destana) before giving infromation about Disaster Sturdy Village. After being given information about Disaster Sturdy Village, it was got 44 respondents (61.1%) who have good understanding. The result of analysis shows the significant difference namely Z result -5.468 with (σ ≤ 0.05). It means there is different understanding of the people about Disaster Sturdy Village before and after being given information.
Application of Electric Fields to Reduce Microorganism Contamination for Animal-Based Products
Authors: Yudhistira Bara , Husnayain Naila , Punthi Fuangfah 
Published: November 2023

<p>Non-thermal preservation has become popular recently for the preservation of animal-based products. One of the non-thermal preservation methods is the electric field (EF) treatment of food, which can suppress enzyme and microorganism activity. The EF treatment itself consists of various types, including pulsed electric fields (PEF), high-voltage electric fields (HVEF), and alternating capacitive electric fields (ACEF and DCEF). This review discusses the EF treatment effects, especially PEF, on animal-based product preservation, including mechanisms, advantages and disadvantages, PEF application, and its preservation effect. PEF has the potential to be widely applied in food processing.</p>
A retrospective cohort study: vaccination status and safety analysis of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in patients with Wilson's disease
Authors: Han Hui , Zhao Dan , Fang Xinru , Yang Wenming , Wang Mengli , Liu Qianzhuo , Wang Luyao , Ji Zhihui , Zhang Juan , Hou Zhifeng , Hua Lei , Wang Yu , Wu Limin 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Background: Wilson's disease (WD) is a rare hepatic and neurological disorder，which can dramatically worsen by traumatic injuries, surgeries, and infections. No studies have reported safety data of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination in WD patients. We aimed to investigate the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination status and post-vaccination adverse events in WD patients.
Methods: This is a multicenter, retrospective, observational study. We investigated the vaccination rates, the type of vaccine, subjective reasons for non-vaccination, and the adverse events following vaccination. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the correlation between vaccination status and increased Unified Wilson's Disease Rating Scale (UWDRS) scores.
Results: A total of 554 WD patients with a mean (SD) age of 25.3 (10.85) years were included in this study, of whom 336 (60.6%) were males and 218 (39.4%) were females. 368 (66.4%) patients received at least one dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.186 (33.6%) patients were unvaccinated. Logistic regression analysis showed that vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 was not significantly associated with increased UWDRS scores. The safety analysis demonstrated that 21.2% had post-vaccination adverse events.
Conclusions: In this study, vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 was safe in WD patients, providing evidence for the safety of vaccination in WD patients.
Phylogenetic study of cox1 gene in Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes in southwestern Iran
Authors: Jamshidi Ali , Ghatee Mohammad Amin , Haniloo Ali , Fazaeli Asghar , Sabaghan Mohamad 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a serious global health concern, with Iran being recognized to have a high prevalence of the disease. The substantial genetic diversity of this parasite is closely linked to its life cycle, mechanisms of transmission, and toxicity. This study aimed to explore the phylogenetic structure of the genotypes of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.) in southwest Iran (SWI). Seventy-two hydatid cyst samples were taken from a range of intermediate hosts, including naturally infected animals from adjacent slaughterhouses and patients at the SWI undergoing surgery. Samples were obtained from the liver, heart, lungs, and spleen. Following that, the cysts' protoscolices and germinal layers were extracted, triple-washed in normal saline, and kept at -20°C until needed. Sequence analysis revealed three genotypes of E. granulosus s. l. in the SWI: G1, G3, and genotypes like G6/G7. Twenty-one distinct haplotypes have been discovered. Even though it was discovered that some G1 and G6/G7 isolates had cox1 gene similarities over extensive geographic regions, these genotypes frequently revealed a diverse population worldwide. The G6/G7 genotype was found in the SWI, which connects it to the proliferation of the genotype among potential intermediate hosts like wild boar and camels and increases the chance of transmission from outside the region. The study's conclusions offer valuable information for further research and are useful to phylogenetic studies, CE control initiatives in Iran and abroad, and molecular epidemiology.
Impacts of Invasion on a Freshwater Cleaning Symbiosis
Authors: Bell Spencer , McElmurray Philip , Creed Robert , Brown Bryan 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Invasions are a driving force behind the loss of biodiversity, but the effect of invasion on native symbiont communities has received scant attention. While invasive hosts may present an opportunity to native symbionts through providing a novel host environment, invasive hosts could also be noncompetent host, resulting in negative impacts on native symbionts. Two invasive crayfish hosts in the genus Faxonius have been introduced in three watersheds in western Virginia, USA. Previous studies suggest that the invasive host F. cristavarius is a less competent host for native branchiobdellidan symbionts when compared to native hosts in the genus Cambarus. We carried out an extensive survey in these watersheds to determine impacts of varying degrees of invasion on symbiont abundance and diversity. We also conducted an experiment to investigate how increases in the relative abundance of invasive hosts contributes to observed patterns of symbiont abundance and diversity in the field. In our survey, as the proportion of invasive hosts at a site increased branchiobdellidan abundance and diversity declined significantly. In the experiment, the worms dispersed onto both native and invasive hosts. As the percentage of invasive hosts increased, the survival of symbionts declined. Both symbiont survival and opportunities for successful dispersal were reduced as invasive hosts displaced native hosts. Given that many native hosts accrue significant fitness benefits from their relationships with native symbionts, losses of beneficial symbionts may produce a feedback loop that decreases invasion resistance of native species, exacerbates the effects of invasions, and presents a major conservation issue.
Breaking New Ground: Uncovering the Synergistic Impact of Difenoconazole and Salt on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) Growth, Photosynthetic Pigments, and Oxidative Stress
Authors: Touzout Nabil , Hassani Djamel , Bouzidi Amel , Tahraoui Hichem , Mihoub Adil , Ainas Mahfoud , Slifi Malika , Telli Hayet , Zhang Jie , Amrane Abdeltif 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Studies have shown that exposure to either fungicide difenoconazole (DIF) or salt (NaCl) alone can cause phytotoxicity in plants, but it remains uncertain whether co-exposure to these two xenobiotics, which often co-occur in the agroecosystem, can also induce phytotoxicity. This research aimed to study the phytotoxicity and underlying mechanisms of co-exposure to DIF (field recommended doses (0.5 L ha− 1) and NaCl (150 mM) in tomato seedlings. The results showed that exposure to DIF and/or NaCl causes phytotoxic effects in tomato seedlings, including a decrease in fresh weight and length of shoots and roots, damage to chlorophyll pigment, and induced oxidative stress in the leaves. Interestingly, combined exposure to DIF and NaCl exhibited synergistic effects on shoot and root biomass inhibition. Antioxidant defense analyses revealed that the DIF and/or NaCl exposure altered the activities of enzymes involved in the H2O2 scavenging (ascorbate peroxidase and catalase), and in xenobiotic detoxification (glutathione-s-transferase and peroxidase) in leaf tissues. Interestingly, combined exposure to DIF and NaCl markedly enhanced detoxifying enzymes, thereby enhancing xenobiotic biotransformation. In addition, DIF and/or NaCl exposure enhanced proline accumulation, and altered the thiols profile (reduced glutathione) content, while stimulating the phenylpropanoid pathway (phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity) to produce secondary metabolites such as polyphenols and flavonoids. As pioneer research to highlight the phytotoxicity induced by co-exposure to DIF and NaCl in tomato seedlings, these results provide new insights into physio-biochemical responses of non-target plants to DIF and NaCl co-contamination and shedding light on the ecological risks of pesticides and salt exposure in agroecosystems.
Predicting polymerization reactions via transfer learning using chemical language models
Authors: Giro Ronaldo , Ferrari Brenda , Manica Matteo , Laino Teodoro , Steiner Mathias 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Polymers are candidate materials for a wide range of sustainability applications such as carbon capture and energy storage. However, computational polymer discovery lacks automated analysis of reaction pathways and stability assessment through retro-synthesis. Here, we report the first extension of transformer-based language models to polymerization reactions for both forward and retrosynthesis tasks. To that end, we have curated a polymerization dataset for vinyl polymers covering reactions and retrosynthesis for representative homo-polymers and co-polymers. Overall, we obtain a forward model Top-4 accuracy of 80\% and a backward model Top-4 accuracy of 60\%. We further analyze the model performance with representative polymerization and retro-synthesis examples and evaluate its prediction quality from a materials science perspective.
Population Recovery in U.S. Communities Affected by Tornadoes, 2000–2010
Authors: Paul Bimal Kanti , Stimers Mitchel , Mahmood Sharif , Kashem Shakil , Lu Max 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
We investigated the demographic changes in American communities impacted by tornadoes from 2000 to 2010, exploring the factors influencing population recovery in tornado-affected communities, considering short-term (within one year) and long-term (2–10 years) outcomes. To identify significant contributors to population recovery, we analyzed seven predictor variables using logistic regression models, including tornado strength, community size, population trend, and state status (Sunbelt or Snowbelt). The data encompassed 516 tornado-affected communities across the conterminous United States. Our findings revealed that about 55.81% of the communities experienced no significant population change immediately after the tornado event. However, 44.19% of the communities witnessed a population decline, and only 10.66% fully recovered within 2–10 years. Results indicated community size and trends were pivotal in population recovery. Communities with negative population trends, especially those with fewer than 5,000 residents, faced significant challenges in regaining their pre-tornado population size within 1 year. The data did not show a significant difference in population recovery between communities in the Sunbelt and Snowbelt regions. The study highlights the importance of community-level factors in shaping population recovery dynamics following tornado events. Understanding these factors can aid community leaders and disaster managers formulate effective strategies to retain populations and encourage rapid recovery. Although certain limitations exist due to data availability, future researchers could explore additional factors, such as post-tornado policies and socioeconomic variables, to gain comprehensive insights into post-disaster population dynamics. Our research contributes valuable to social science disaster research, helping communities build resilience in the face of tornado hazards.