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An Electronic Payment System for Revenue Collection in the Kassena Nankana Municipality
Authors: Nyoka Mumuni Abdulai , Salifu Abdul-Mumin Selanwiah , Laar David Sanka 
Published: December 2023

Traditionally, revenue collection in Kassena-Nankana Municipal Assembly (KNMA), as in Ghana, was manual, with some ICT systems employed recently.This study designed an E-payment system for revenue collection in the KNMA. The research focused on the development and implementation of an electronic payment system, to facilitate revenue mobilization. The study utilizes tools such as HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, MYSQL, SQL, and other resources like VS Code, and payment APIs for the development of the system as well as azure key vaut and secureauth for incription and muti-factor authentication( MFA).As part of the research, it is revealed that, there is a strong willingness among people to embrace electronic payment methods for their taxes, finding it convenient to pay via the internet from anywhere. The E- system developed during this study demonstrated the flexibility expected of an Electronic Payment System, allowing users to create and update accounts, make payments in instalment or in full in any location using their phones. The study establishes a positive impact between the electronic systems and improved revenue generation processes which support the notion that there is indeed a correlation between ICT systems and revenue generation processes, against the notion that there is no correlation.
Space without Time and Time without Space in Education
Authors: Koutsopoulos Kostis C. , Kotsanis Yannis K. 
Published: December 2023

Aims: The objectives of the article are three-fold: first, to show that space and time are interrelated when teaching and learning is considered, creating the need to examine space and time in an integrated and inter-dimensional framework; second, to propose an integrated approach to the concept of space-time as a useful teaching and learning issue, allowing us to unmask the true time-space consideration in education; and third, to argue for the relevance of analyzing the concept of space-time (S-T) as a paramount issue in the research on teaching and learning.
Study Design: Due to the ongoing societal and technological changes, the S-T is changing extremely fast and new conceptualizations are required in order to examine how such evolving space-time approaches can operate as a tool for teaching and learning. This paper provides such a conceptualization.
Methodology: This article should be considered as a theoretical contribution to how the existing conceptualization of space-time in education should be redefined to address emerging teaching and learning paradigm shifts, which have an impact on its consideration and use. As a theoretical paper it does not follow the traditional approaches of research papers (i.e., provide: exact methodology, collection of data, analysis and conclusions based on the analysis).
Results: It has been established: first, that in education the spatial domain is not defined by the classroom, while the temporal domain is not defined by the lessons’ timing; second, space and time are multi-dimensional, which have an impact on how space-time should be considered; and third, the S-T has evolved from a four-dimension (space: x, y, z; time: t) consideration to a multi-dimensional and later on to an inter-dimensional concept, demanding an integrated approach to teaching and learning.
Isolation and identification of phosphate solubilizing microbes in the rhizosphere of maize by sound exposure
Authors: Munar Asritanarni , Sembiring Mariani , Sabrina Tengku , Rafiqi Tantawi Ahmad 
Published: December 2023

Phosphorus (P) is a macronutrient requirement by plants. P elements applied to the soil are quickly deposited into an insoluble form. Insoluble P in the soil can be converted into available P by phosphate solubilizing microbes. One of the factors that affect the activity and growth of phosphate solubilizing microbes is sound. This study aims to isolate and identify phosphate solubilizing soil microbes in the rhizosphere of maize by sound exposure. The research was conducted by sound treatment and without sound of Al-Quran recitation in the rhizosphere of maize, then isolated and identified the phosphate solubilizing microbes. The research results obtained 11 isolates consisting of three isolates of fungi and eight isolates of bacteria. Fungi isolates found on sound-exposure soil. Subsequently, the highest microbes of phosphate dissolution index and growth curve after the sound exposure will be identified. The results of identification using the PCR-16S rRNA sequencing method showed the phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolate TSB1 was Burkholderia contaminants, TSB4 was B. latens, SMB2 was B. cepacia, and SMB4 was Burkholderia sp. Phosphate solubilizing fungi SMJ3 isolate was Talaromyces muroii and SMJ6 was Talaromyces sp. The growth curve of the phosphate solubilizing bacteria showed a different pattern, likewise phosphate solubilizing fungi.
Keywords: Isolation; Identification; Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes; Sound
Effects of adding isolated Lactobacillus plantarum, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, and their mixtures on the quality indices of pickled Chinese cabbage
Authors: Liu Yan , Yang Meng , Li Dalong , Zhang Yaowei 
Published: December 2023

Pickled Chinese cabbage traditional fermented vegetables is popular in China, especially the northeast, owing to their special flavors. Spontaneous fermented Chinese cabbage usually has rich and mellow flavor because of abundant microorganism in the fermentation broth. In our study, LAB were screened from spontaneous Chinese cabbage and identified including morphology, physiology and biochemistry, and molecular levels. 11 of these were used as a single inocula to ferment Chinese cabbage, and acid contents, soluble sugar contents, Vc contents, cellulose contents and nitrite contents of these pickled Chinese cabbage were measured. Overall, three superior strains mixture(X1, M2, and D2) were inoculated to improve the fermentation characteristics of pickled Chinese cabbage. Furthermore, pickled Chinese cabbage with the mixture had the highest acid and Vc contents, the lowest nitrite content, and medium fiber content. The sensory quality mixed inocula was also the best compared with products prepared with single strain and spontaneous fermentation.
Keywords: Lactobacillus plantarum; Leuconostoc mesenteroides; pickled Chinese cabbage, mixed LAB
Physicochemical, morphological and functional characteristics of starch isolated from Quercus ilex and Quercus coccifera
Authors: Lassoued Rabeb , Abderrabba Manef , Mejri Jamel , Benahmed Wafa Najar , Benhmed Aymen , Ferhi Mounir 
Published: December 2023

The present research work examined and compared the morphological, physicochemical and functional characteristics extracted from two oak varietiesgrowing inTunisia. Among the findings, it was observed that Quercus ilex's starch granules had the the hightest value of lipid and phosphor content. When observed under scanning electron microscopy, both Quercus ilex and Quercus coccifera starch granules exhibited various shapes such as ovoid, spherical, elliptical and irregular, with diameters ranging from 4 to 25 µm. As for the X-ray diffraction patterns, acorn starch from both varieties displayed an A-type pattern. Comparing the properties, Quercus coccifera acorn starch exhibited higher values for the light transmittance values, the solubility, the swelling power and the gelatinization temperatures than Quercus ilex acorn starch. However, the transition enthalpy of Quercus coccifera acorn starch was the lowest among the studied parameters. These results indicate that these properties are significantly (p<0.05) different depending on the oak variety. Thus, the starches of Quercus ilex and Quercus coccifera could play different roles in various industrial applications.
Keywords: acorn, functional properties starch,Quercus,physicochemical properties
The impact on shelf life of Tulum cheese of modified atmosphere packaging
Authors: DEMİR Pelin , İLHAK Osman İrfan , ÖKSÜZTEPE Gülsüm 
Published: December 2023

Tulum cheese is one of the most important conventional fermented dairy products produced in Türkiye. In this study, the effects of modified atmosphere packaging on the microbiological, physicochemical, sensory properties, and shelf life of Tulum cheese were investigated. For this aim, Tulum cheese samples were divided into four groups (B=100% CO2, C =100% N2, D=70% N2+30% CO2, E=75% N2+25% CO2), and the control samples were packaged in the air (A). These samples stored at 4±1°C were analyzed for the microbiological, chemical, and sensory on days 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, and 240. TMAB, LLP, lactic streptococcus, lipolytic microorganisms, proteolytic microorganisms, and yeast-mold counts increased while the counts of coliform group bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, and Staphylococcus aureus continually decreased in all groups during the storage. During the storage period, the E. coli and sulfate-reducing anaerobic bacteria counts were detected below detectable levels (<1.0 log10 CFU/g) in all groups. Other chemical parameter values increased continuously while pH values continually decreased during the storage in all the groups. It was observed that the total sensory scores of the samples decreased continually during the storage period. However, when the scores of the E group were evaluated within themselves, significant differences were obtained. In conclusion, Tulum cheese samples packaged in MAP showed significant changes in quality, and their shelf life was extended.
Keywords: Modified atmosphere packaging; Quality characteristics; Sensory evaluation; Shelf-life extension; Tulum cheese
Augmented Reality as a Pedagogical Technique
Authors: Godwin‐Jones Robert 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Augmented reality (AR) enhances the user's view of an object, image, or a printed page through the overlaid display of a textual annotation, image, audiovisual clip, animation, or online resource. That typically occurs through the use of an AR app and a camera on a smartphone. As a way to enhance pedagogical texts or to add explanatory or supplementary digital information to a site of interest, AR has been used in a variety of ways, including in education at all levels and in most academic fields. Studies of AR use have shown generally positive learning gains, with in particular increases in learner motivation and engagement. The use of AR aligns with a variety of educational learning theories, including constructivism and embodied cognition. For language learning, AR offers contextualized learning in authentic, real‐world environments. In that way, it can bring together formal, in‐class instruction with informal, incidental learning. In the classroom, AR is most frequently used to work with learning vocabulary. Location‐based AR leverages built‐in GPS and camera functionalities to enable place‐based information to be displayed. This has been widely used to create digital guides or learning trails as well as mobile games. AR is likely to become more widely used with the advent of more AR‐capable devices, such as smart glasses.
Clinicopathological features of graft versus host disease‐associated myositis
Authors: Kazuta Tomoyuki , Murakami Ayuka , Noda Seiya , Hirano Satoko , Kito Hiroshi , Tsujikawa Koyo , Nakanishi Hirotaka , Kimura Seigo , Sahashi Kentaro , Koike Haruki , Katsuno Masahisa 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackground and ObjectiveChronic graft versus host disease (GVHD)‐associated myositis targeting skeletal muscle is a relatively rare but potentially debilitating complication following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). We reviewed the clinicopathological features of GVHD‐associated myositis among patients receiving allogeneic HSCT to elucidate the cellular pathogenesis.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed clinical data and muscle biopsy results from 17 consecutive patients diagnosed with GVHD‐associated myositis at our institution between 1995 and 2019. Immunostaining findings of GVHD‐associated myositis were compared to those of patients with anti‐tRNA‐synthetase antibody‐associated myopathy (ASM) (n = 13) and dermatomyositis (DM) (n = 12).ResultsThe majority of patients with GVHD‐associated myositis showed subacute or chronic progression of mild to moderate limb weakness together with elevated serum creatine kinase. These patients also exhibited mild C‐reactive protein elevation but were negative for myositis‐related autoantibodies. Programmed death‐1 (PD‐1)‐positive cells were observed in muscle interstitium adjacent to myofibers expressing human leukocyte antigen (HLA)‐DR. The interstitium was also HLA‐DR‐positive, similar to biopsy samples from ASM patients but not DM patients. The proportions of HLA‐DR‐positive muscle fibers and PD‐1‐positive interstitial cells were significantly higher in GVHD and ASM samples than DM samples. The PD‐1‐positive cells were mostly CD‐8‐positive lymphocytes.DiscussionGVHD‐associated myositis is characterized by HLA‐DR‐positive myofibers and infiltration of PD‐1‐positive lymphocytes. These features distinguish GVHD‐associated myositis from DM but not from ASM.
Suppression of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Modulating the Surface Redox Potential Toward Long‐Life Zinc Metal Anodes
Authors: Chen Jiajun , Xiong Jiaming , Ye Minghui , Wen Zhipeng , Zhang Yufei , Tang Yongchao , Liu Xiaoqing , Li Cheng Chao 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAqueous Zn metal batteries hold significant promise for large‐scale energy storage owing to their high safety and low cost. Nevertheless, severe corrosion and uncontrollable dendrite growth hinder the cyclic stability of Zn metal anodes. Herein, a porphyrin‐Zn(II) (ZnTBPP) based multifunctional artificial layer to stabilize Zn anodes by suppression of hydrogen evolution reactions is designed. This hydrophobic interfacial layer repels active water molecules and facilitates the electron transfer from Zn interface to the ZnTBPP layer, thereby increasing the inherent hydrogen evolution potential of Zn anodes. Differential charge density maps reveal that the electron cloud density of the charge transfer layer within the ZnTBPP layer is delocalized due to the electron‐withdrawing effect of Br‐containing functional groups in the ZnTBPP ligands, depleting the interfacial electrons of Zn metal anodes. As a result, H* exhibits a higher Gibbs free energy (∆GH*) of 0.75 eV on Zn with a ZnTBPP coating layer in contrast to bare Zn (0.55 eV), effectively suppressing H2 production. Specifically, the H2 evolution rate of ZnTBPP@Zn (4.06 µmol h−1 cm−2) is ≈2.2 times lower than that of bare Zn. The ZnTBPP@Zn//NaV3O8·1.5H2O full cells exhibit an ultra‐long cycling life of 10 000 cycles at 10 A g−1.
Versatile Photoluminescence Polymers for Printed Transparent Self‐Healing Optical Devices
Authors: Yao Weijing , Sui Xiaoqing , Yang Dai , Hu Xiaoguang , Huang Jun , Tian Qingyong , Liu Xuying 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe development of comprehensive optical self‐healing polyurethane polymers for smart optical devices presents a significant challenge due to the trade‐off between intrinsic self‐healing capability and mechanical strength. This study focuses on the synthesis of versatile photoluminescence supramolecular polymers that integrate self‐healing ability, mechanical strength, and fluorescence responsiveness. The incorporation of hydrogen bonds and disulfide bonds into the dynamic hard domain results in the optimal polymer exhibiting impressive mechanical properties (strength, 27.0 MPa; toughness, 132.1 MJ m−3; elongation at break, 1450%), as well as a conspicuous self‐healing efficiency (surface scratches disappear within just 1 min). Furthermore, the transparent (transparency >97%) and colorless polymers demonstrate aggregation‐induced emission, characterized by intense cyan fluorescence that transitions to subdued blue fluorescence upon stretching under 365 nm irradiation. Proof‐of‐concept experiments demonstrate that screen‐printed fluorescent patterns, based on as‐prepared fluorescence ink associated with dual‐mode upconversion emission, are able to successfully encode fluorescence information, and can be integrated into the self‐healable 3D optical devices. The self‐healing optical devices designed with versatile polymers and featuring diversified patterns offer a promising direction for the advancement and application of future self‐healing materials.
Effect of the filler morphology on the crystallization behavior and dielectric properties of the polyvinylidene fluoride‐based composite
Authors: Filipović Suzana , Obradović Nina , Corlett Cole , Fahrenholtz William G. , Rosenschon Martin , Füglein Ekkehard , Dojčilović Radovan , Tošić Dragana , Petrović Jovana , Đorđević Antonije , Vlahović Branislav , Pavlović Vladimir B. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractCeramic/polymer composites can be chemically stable, mechanically strong, and flexible, which make them candidates for electric devices, such as pressure or temperature sensors, energy storage or harvesting devices, actuators, and so forth. Depending on the application, various electrical properties are of importance. Polymers usually have low dielectric permittivity, but increased dielectric permittivity can be achieved by the addition of the ceramic fillers with high dielectric constant. With the aim to enhance dielectric properties of the composite without loss of flexibility, 5 wt% of BaTiO3‐Fe2O3 powder was added into a polyvinylidene fluoride matrix. The powder was prepared by different synthesis conditions to produce core/shell structures. The effect of the phase composition and morphology of the BaTiO3‐Fe2O3 core/shell filler on the structure and lattice dynamics of the polymer composites was investigated. Based on the results of the thermal analysis, various parameters of ceramic/polymer composites were determined. Differences in the phase composition and morphology of the filler have an influence on the formation of various polyvinylidene fluoride allomorphs and the degree of crystallinity. Furthermore, the dielectric performances of pure polyvinylidene fluoride and the polymer/ceramic composites were measured.
Quantitative evaluation of asphalt blending characteristics in epoxy‐modified hot recycled asphalt mixtures based on 3D confocal fluorescence technology
Authors: Zhang Lei , Cheng Long , Lu Qing , Zhang Zijian 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis study proposes a novel method to quantitatively evaluate the blending effect between aged asphalt and epoxy asphalt in epoxy asphalt‐modified hot recycled asphalt mixture, based on three‐dimensional confocal fluorescence microscopy technology. Samples of epoxy asphalt‐modified hot recycled asphalt mixtures were prepared in a laboratory using new aggregates, epoxy asphalt, and reclaimed asphalt pavement materials that were simulated in the laboratory by subjecting new asphalt mixtures to a short‐term and long‐term aging process. Cube‐shaped stone aggregates were designed to distinguish between new aggregates and reclaimed aggregates. The distribution of epoxy resin in the epoxy asphalt‐modified hot recycled mixtures was tracked using a laser scanning confocal microscope. To address the depth attenuation issue caused by light absorption and scattering, as well as the overall intensity differences resulting from field depth differences and attenuation morphology, a depth compensation function and a feature weight allocation method were proposed. Results from the above method indicated that the degree of blending (DoB) ranged from 65% to 75% on the surface of new aggregates but from 45% to 70% on the surface of reclaimed aggregates. Most of the old asphalt still adhered to the surface of reclaimed aggregates after migration. The proportion of epoxy asphalt in the outer layer of asphalt film on new aggregates is higher than that on reclaimed aggregates. The DoB between the asphalt binders significantly decreased as the aging degree increased. Increasing the epoxy content reduced the viscosity of the epoxy asphalt and effectively improved the DoB between the new and old asphalt binders.
Preparation and properties of a simple super‐hydrophobic carbon fiber composite surface
Authors: Xu Yuan , He Qiang , Zhang Fangyuan , Ning Mengyao , Shi Binghong , Li Peiwen , Jia Yangyang , Zhang Fengwei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractSuper‐hydrophobic surface is widely used in waterproof, antifouling, and anticorrosion fields because of its unique wetting characteristics. However, the rough structure of super‐hydrophobic surface is easily damaged in service, which leads to the loss of various properties, making it difficult to apply super‐hydrophobic surface on a large scale in actual production. In this paper, epoxy resin was used as adhesive, mixed with hydrophobic silica particles and sprayed on the surface of carbon fiber composites. After curing, the surface of super‐hydrophobic carbon fiber composites with contact angle of 158 ± 2° and sliding angle of 1 ± 0.5° was formed. The surface had excellent dynamic water repellent performance, and the droplets could bounce more than three times on the surface. Furthermore, the super‐hydrophobic surface had excellent wear resistance and mechanical stability. After the friction damage test, the surface structure of the sample was slightly damaged. The amount of wear was small, and the surface was still in super‐hydrophobic state. Through soaked in solutions with different pH values, the microstructure of the surface was not obviously damaged by corrosion, the contact angle of water droplets was greater than 155°. The preparation method of super‐hydrophobic surface of carbon fiber composite proposed in this study is simple and rapid, and the prepared surface has excellent performance, the practical application of super‐hydrophobic surface is promoted.
Growth factors and growth factor gene therapies for treating chronic wounds
Authors: Mullin James A. , Rahmani Erfan , Kiick Kristi L. , Sullivan Millicent O. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractChronic wounds are an unmet clinical need affecting millions of patients globally, and current standards of care fail to consistently promote complete wound closure and prevent recurrence. Disruptions in growth factor signaling, a hallmark of chronic wounds, have led researchers to pursue growth factor therapies as potential supplements to standards of care. Initial studies delivering growth factors in protein form showed promise, with a few formulations reaching clinical trials and one obtaining clinical approval. However, protein‐form growth factors are limited by instability and off‐target effects. Gene therapy offers an alternative approach to deliver growth factors to the chronic wound environment, but safety concerns surrounding gene therapy as well as efficacy challenges in the gene delivery process have prevented clinical translation. Current growth factor delivery and gene therapy approaches have primarily used single growth factor formulations, but recent efforts have aimed to develop multi‐growth factor approaches that are better suited to address growth factor insufficiencies in the chronic wound environment, and these strategies have demonstrated improved efficacy in preclinical studies. This review provides an overview of chronic wound healing, emphasizing the need and potential for growth factor therapies. It includes a summary of current standards of care, recent advances in growth factor, cell‐based, and gene therapy approaches, and future perspectives for multi‐growth factor therapeutics.