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THE TENSILE BEHAVIOUR OF SPIDER SILK
Authors: Van Nimmen E. , Gellynck K. , Van Langenhove L. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Spider silk has attracted the interest of several researchers in recent years because it displays a unique combination of high tensile strength, high breaking strain and an ultra-low weight. Hitherto, the focus has always been on dragline and viscid silk, whereas research on spider cocoon silk is limited. In order to explain the structure-property relationship of spider silk, the stress-strain behaviour of cocoon and dragline silk is compared in this study. It is shown that both fibres have completely different stress-strain behaviours.In addition, the influence of the testing speed is investigated. For cocoon silk, lower testing speeds result in lower strength, stiffness and higher post-modulus. When the stress-strain curve is simulated by an extended Maxwell model, as testing speed increases, the level of the hardening region is higher, the yield region moves to higher strains and the hardening region in the stressstrain curve becomes more horizontal. However, a speed of 20 mm/min can be considered as a saturation point where the effect of the speed decreases. The influence of the testing speed on dragline silk is clearly less pronounced than for cocoon silk. However, a more detailed study of the stress-strain curves of dragline revealed different possible shapes for the stress-strain behaviour of dragline silk.
A STUDY ON FRICTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WOVEN FABRICS
Authors: Das Apurba , Kothari V. K. , Vandana Nagaraju 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
We have examined the fabric-to-metal surface and fabric-to-fabric frictional characteristics (in both warp and weft directions) of a series of fabrics containing 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and P/C & P/V blends with different blend proportions. It has been observed that the normal load and the frictional force follow a logarithmic relationship for all the fabrics. The nature of fabric friction is characterised by different parameters such as the F/N ratio, and the values of n, k and k/n. Fabric-to-metal friction is found to be less sensitive to fabric morphology and rubbing direction, whereas fabric-to-fabric friction is highly sensitive to these factors. Fabric friction has been affected by many factors such as the type of fibre, type of blend, blend proportion, yarn structure, fabric structure, crimp and crimp height, compressibility, etc. In P/C and P/V blended fabrics, the frictional force increases as the cellulose fibre component increases.
AN APPROACH TO THE ‘proKNIT’ SYSTEM AND ITS VALUE IN THE PRODUCTION OF WEFT-KNITTED FABRICS
Authors: Gravas Efthymios , Kiekens Paul , Van Langenhove Lieva 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
‘ProKNIT’ is the result of a project based on the consideration that knitted fabrics shrink in both directions, or that some of them shrink in one direction but expand in another. This shrinkage and extension is not proportional; it varies greatly depending on the type of knitted fabric. However, one value that always changes by increasing upon fabric shrinkage is the fabric’s weight. Increases in weight from shrinkage will not only increase the cost of production but may also affect the final product in a number of ways. Therefore, a program that would help to avoid problems of this nature could be created which would predict the weight of the knitted fabrics in different relaxed conditions, by using appropriate variables such as knitting machine gauge, yarn count, type of fabric, fabric loop length, tightness factor and courses & wales per unit length, but would not be too difficult to operate. This is how ‘proKNIT’ came about. The first part of the word ‘pro’ derives from the Greek meaning ‘before’; therefore, the name of the system appropriately refers to the estimations made before a knitting fabric is produced.
ACOUSTIC UNDERLAY MANUFACTURED FROM CARPET TILE WASTES
Authors: Miraftab Mohsen , Rushforth Ian , Horoshenkov Kirill 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Carpet waste has successfully been converted into acoustic underlay materials that compete with commercial counterparts both in terms of performance and costs. This paper builds on an earlier paper [Miraftab et al, Autex Res.J.5(2), 96-105 (2005).] where granular/fibre mixing ratios, binder concentration and particle size distribution were shown to play a major role in maximising impact sound insulation capabilities of developed underlays. Product optimisation with respect to the particle size as governed by the aperture dimension and mean effective fibre length is further explored in this paper, and the developed underlay is compared with a selection of commercially available acoustic underlays. The results show that a 2mm-aperture screen at the granulating chamber output yields a waste stream with grains in the size range of 0.5-1.0mm and a mean effective fibre length of 2.75 mm which was most suitable to work with, and gave rise to samples with the best impact sound reduction performance. The optimised sample of 10mm recycled underlay (U2) appeared to perform better than most commercial systems tested. The manufactured underlay withstood, and in some instances, outperformed, during the standard tests as required within the BS 5808 protocol. The study concludes that recycling carpet waste to produce quality acoustic underlay with desirable impact sound insulation characteristics is technically feasible, and a viable alternative to landfill or incineration.
ANIONICALLY-MODIFIED COTTON AND SURFACE LAYER FORMATION WITH POLYELECTROLYTES
Authors: El-Shafei Amira , Knittel Dierk , Schollmeyer E. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble cellulose derivative widely used in textile preparations, especially for the application of sizes, which are removed shortly after the weaving process. In this paper, a strategy is given for using CMC as an anionical polymeric modifier of cotton surfaces with permanent character-imparting stable properties, such as after cationic dyeing, durable press properties and polyelectrolyte layer formation, without the use of dangerous chemicals like chloroacetic acid or salts. Thus CMC was fixed onto cotton by using CMC and Na-hydroxydichlorotriazine as an anchoring chemical. The fabric samples before and after finishing were monitored for polyelectrolyte titration values, wet and dry crease recovery angle, and K/S values after fixation of cationic dyestuff.
MOISTURE TRANSMISSION THROUGH TEXTILES
Authors: Das Brojeswari , Das A. , Kothari V. K. , Fanguiero R. , Araújo M. de 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Moisture transmission through textiles has a great influence on the thermo-physiological comfort of the human body which is maintained by perspiring both in vapour and liquid form. The clothing to be worn should allow this perspiration to be transferred to the atmosphere in order to maintaining the thermal balance of the body. Diffusion, absorption-desorption and convection of vapour perspiration along with wetting and wicking of liquid perspiration play a significant role in maintaining thermo-physiological comfort. The scientific understanding of the processes involved in moisture transmission through textiles and the factors affecting these processes are important to designing fabrics and clothing assemblies with efficient moisture transfer in different environment and workload conditions. This paper is in two parts. Part I focuses on the moisture transmission through textile materials and it discusses the processes involved in moisture transmission and the key influencing factors at play to maintaining comfort. It is underlined that the processes which play the major role in moisture transmission in a particular situation are dependant on the moisture content of the fabric, the type of material used, the perspiration rate and the atmospheric conditions, such as humidity, temperature and wind speed. Part II is concerned with the selection of the measurement techniques which are of great importance in determining fabric factors that influence comfort. The instruments and methods used for testing purposes should adequately simulate the exact conditions for which the fabric will be used, in order to determine the effectiveness of that fabric for a particular wearing situation and environmental condition. The testing methods used and the apparatus developed by different researchers for determining moisture transmission through textiles by different mechanisms are discussed in this paper. Moreover, this part of the paper deals with the mathematical models of liquid and vapour transport through textile materials developed by several scientists in order to understand the exact phenomena involved and to predict the factors affecting the transmission under a particular condition. When designing the comfort of a clothing product for a particular application, the requirements may result from needs concerning the application, the individual wearer and the environmental conditions.
KNITTED FABRICS PICTURES COMPUTER ANALYSIS IN THE 3D SYSTEM
Authors: Pinar A. , Kopias K. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The paper shows the new method of measurement of yarn length in loop which was developed regarding computer analysis of knitted fabrics pictures on the base of real axis loom path described by co-ordinates in coordinate system XYZ. The measurements of the three-dimensional yarn length in loop were realized in specially developed computer program "The three-dimensional analysis of the loop's picture" that also gives the possibilities of graphic presentation of real shape indicated axis loom path in rectangular coordinate system XY, XZ, YZ. There is shown the characteristic of developed research place that enables the realization of measurements in compute program in 3D system on the base of registered knitted fabrics pictures in particular measurement surfaces. It was also indicated that developed method of measurement of three-dimensional yarn length in loop regarding computer analysis of knitted fabrics pictures is characterized by high precision and gives results closer to experimental values than results gets by using theoretical methods.
The contextual interplay between advertising and online disinformation: How brands suffer from and amplify deceptive content
Authors: Zarouali Brahim 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The proliferation of online disinformation has become of major societal concern. Because of online programmatic algorithms, brands may find their ads running on disinformation websites alongside disinformation. In this experimental study (N = 617), we investigate people’s brand-related and news-related responses in this context. Results show that when an advertised brand is displayed on the same webpage as a disinformation article, brand attitude and brand trust are negatively affected; this effect is even more pronounced when the brand is thematically congruent with the disinformation article. This suggests that brands (especially congruent ones) might be contaminated by disinformation. In addition, presenting an ad alongside a disinformation article increases the credibility of the article, as well as people’s level of agreement with the article’s content. This seems to suggest that advertising can lend validity to disinformation and amplify its (harmful) effects. These results have important and timely managerial and societal implications.
Dreamers, Queer Kids, and American Culture Wars: Centering Young People in Identity Politics
Authors: Gash Alison , Tichenor Daniel 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Children routinely sit at the center of American culture wars, as parents, officials, and other adults battle over what kids learn in the classroom, which bathrooms they can use, whether they must wear masks or get vaccines, what sports teams they can join, and which schools they can attend. In Democracy’s Child, we describe the crucial reciprocal relationship that exists between children and politics: young people are constituted by their political environs, but liberal democratic politics in turn are shaped and influenced by their young constituents. In this article we ask: what happens when the youngest voices in the most contentious policy battles take the reins – with a specific focus on youth leaders who are challenged by multiple identity-based structural barriers. We train a spotlight on how two youth-led movements – gay straight or gender-sexuality alliances (GSAs) and Dreamers – influenced the rights of LGBTQIA+ people and immigrants amidst opposition from adult adversaries and allies.
Investigation for size and location of electric vehicle charging station accompanying VRP index and commissioning cost
Authors: Sharma Sachin , Kaur Damanjeet , Saxena Nitin Kumar 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The world population is growing with more understanding of technical and social changes. Limited energy reserves and exponential demand growth have created a serious concern in all sectors including automobile sector. Electric vehicles (EVs) develop better means of transportation as it suppress to the adverse effects in using conventional ways of transportation. Among all the energy requirements, the automobile sector demands almost 21 %. It is a matter of concern because of limited energy reserves. Concerning all the adverse effects of using conventional ways of transportation, scientists and engineers are working on electric vehicles. Intensive research has been going on for decades to make electric vehicles a substitute for conventional transportation systems with the same reliability. The merit for EV charging infrastructure is an indispensable metric that plays a pivotal role in assessing the efficacy and progress of electric vehicle charging networks. This metric encompasses a range of critical factors, including the density and geographical distribution of charging stations, the charging speed and capacity, the utilization rates, the availability of alternative charging options (e.g., fast charging, slow charging), and the integration of optimization technologies for optimal energy management. Apart from technical advancements, the researchers are working on the challenges related to their mass adoption in current distribution system. For large-scale deployment of EVs, reliable and sustainable charging infrastructure needs to be developed. But the charging station placement problem is a complex problem. Charging stations must be placed in the distribution network in such a way that the negative impacts of the placement of charging stations on the operating parameters of the distribution network are minimal. The various aspects to gain deeper insights into the strengths and weaknesses of existing charging infrastructure, and to propose innovative solutions for further enhancing the efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability of EV charging networks. The location of the charging station is important and must consider the effect of EV charging demand at existing system with overall charging station placement cost. Therefore, the Voltage Reliability Power loss (VRP) Index (that integrates effect of important parameters such as voltage variation, reliability, and power loss) using Discrete Particle Swarm Optimization (DPSO) is minimized including overall charging station cost as an important constraint for this proposed algorithm. This overall charging station cost includes land cost, installation cost, and energy demand cost by electric vehicles. The results are compared with new discrete versions of different PSO techniques, namely, Standard-Discrete Particle Swarm Optimization (S-DPSO) and Passive Congregation Discrete Particle Swarm Optimization (PC-DPSO) optimization techniques.
Gender-related differences in cardiometabolic risk factors and oxidative stress among prepubertal children with obesity
Authors: Godinho Nelson , Morato Manuela , Albino-Teixeira António , Caldas Afonso Alberto , Sousa Teresa , Correia-Costa Liane 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Objectives
Gender-related differences in oxidative stress, nitric oxide bioavailability, and cardiometabolic risk factors were examined in a cross-sectional study involving 313 prepubertal children (8–9 years old) from the generation XXI birth-cohort.

Methods
Anthropometric measurements, cardiometabolic variables, and redox markers were assessed, including plasma and urinary isoprostanes (P-Isop, U-Isop), plasma total antioxidant status (P-TAS), serum myeloperoxidase (MPO), plasma and urinary nitrates and nitrites (P-NOX, U-NOX), and urinary hydrogen peroxide (U-H2O2).

Results
Girls showed higher levels of total/non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) compared to boys. Notably, U-H2O2 values were lower in girls. When stratifying by body mass index (BMI) and gender, both girls and boys exhibited higher MPO concentration and U-Isop values. Uric acid concentration was higher in overweight and obese girls than in normal weight girls, while no significant differences were observed among boys across BMI categories. Furthermore, U-NOX values differed only in boys, with higher levels observed in overweight and obese individuals compared to those with normal weight. Multivariate analysis, adjusted for age and BMI z-score, demonstrated inverse associations between U-H2O2 and pulse wave velocity values, as well as between U-NOX and total or non-HDL cholesterol, exclusively in boys. In girls, a positive association between U-Isop and HOMA-IR values was observed.

Conclusions
In conclusion, gender differentially impacts oxidative stress, nitric oxide bioavailability, and cardiometabolic risk factors in prepubertal children. Prepubertal girls appear more susceptible to oxidative stress-induced metabolic dysfunction, while in boys, elevated levels of redox and nitric oxide bioavailability markers seem to provide protection against arterial stiffness and lipid homeostasis.
New insights into the prevention of ureteral stents encrustation
Authors: Guo Hao , Yuan Jun-Bin 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Ureteral stents are commonly used medical devices for the treatment of urinary system diseases. However, while providing benefits to patients, they often give rise to various issues, with stent encrustation being a major concern for clinical physicians. This phenomenon involves the formation of attached stones on the stent’s surface, leading to potential complications such as increased fragility and laxity of the ureter, difficulties in stent removal, and a higher risk of stent fracture. Therefore, this review starts from the pathological mechanisms of stone formation and discusses in detail the two major mechanisms of stent encrustation: the conditioning film and the biofilm pathway. It also examines multiple risk factors associated with ureteral stents and patients. Furthermore, the review updates the research progress on the structure, materials, and bio-coatings of ureteral stents in the prevention and treatment of stent encrustation. It presents new insights into the prevention and treatment of stent encrustation. This includes individualized and comprehensive clinical guidance, the use of novel materials, and early intervention based on physiological and pathological considerations. Ultimately, the study offers an encompassing overview of the advancements in research within this field and provides the latest insights into strategies for preventing and treating stent encrustation.
A bibliometric evaluation of the publications on METTL3 mediated m6A from 2000 to 2022
Authors: Wang Yingji , Tan Xiaohua , He Yaqiong , Li Xuan’an 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background: Many studies have demonstrated the role of METTL3 and other proteins in the N6-adenylate methylation(m6A) of RNA. It plays a role in many diseases such as cancer and tumor. However, there is a lack of comprehensive and objective reports on m6A. Therefore, this study aims to visualize the publications to quantify and determine the current status and trends of m6A with METTL3 as the catalytic core in the past two decades.
Methods: Relevant studies published between 1 January 2000 and 24 November 2022 in English were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. We used four scientometric tools (Citespace v6.1.R2, VOSviewer, Scimago Graphica and Microsoft Excel 2019) to quantify and identify the individual impact and cooperation information by analyzing annual publications, the collaboration of authors, co-citation of authors, source, journals and references, cluster and co-occurrence of keywords.
Results: A total of 1349 publications were retrieved and showed a rapid upward trend. Among the top ten journals and the top ten co-cited journals, there are many top journals and their sub journals such as NATURE, CELL, SCIENCE, which indicates the fruitful results in this field. China has the highest publications, while the United States has the most significant academic influence. Chinese researchers have a keen interest in this research field, and high-yield institutions, authors and publications account for most of the ranking. It can be seen from co-cited references and reference burst that the research on biomarker, diagnosis, RRID, YTHDC1, hepatitis B virus, osteogenic differentiation and other aspects has sprung up and continues. The research of m6A pays more attention to its significance in different diseases, such as inflammation and cancer, in addition to its mechanism and role in cells.
Conclusion: METTL3 mediated m6A has achieved fruitful results at the cellular and molecular levels. The research in this field is moving from the exploration of molecular mechanism to the refinement of inflammation, cancer and other diseases, and researchers also pay special attention to its clinical application value. As a biomarker or target, METTL3 is likely to play a role in disease early warning, prognosis prediction and treatment goals.
The transcriptional landscape underlying larval development and metamorphosis in the Malabar grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus)
Authors: Huerlimann Roger , Roux Natacha , Maeda Ken , Pilieva Polina , Miura Saori , Izumiyama Michael , Laudet Vincent , Ravasi Timothy 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Teleost fishes typically have a bi-phasic life cycle with a transition between larval and juvenile phases called metamorphosis, which is known to be regulated by thyroid hormones (TH). However, other hormonal systems might be involved as it is the case in amphibians in which corticosteroids are interacting with TH pathways to trigger and regulate metamorphosis. Unfortunately, such interplay is poorly understood in teleost fishes. In order to investigate the potential involvement of these two hormonal pathways, we used the Malabar grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus) as a model system. We assembled a chromosome-scale genome and conducted a transcriptomic analysis of nine larval developmental stages. We studied the expression patterns of genes involved in TH and corticoid pathways, as well as four biological processes known to be regulated by TH in other teleost species: ossification, pigmentation, visual perception, and metabolism. Surprisingly, we observed an activation of many of the same pathways involved in metamorphosis at an earlier stage, suggesting an additional implication of these pathways in early larval development. Overall, our data reveal that on a common background (TH controlling metamorphosis) evolution is assembling species-specific peculiarities that allow to precisely align the molecular completion of metamorphosis with the ecological constraints.