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Impacts of marine cloud brightening scheme on climatic extremes in the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Zhang Zhihua , Zhu Yuanzhuo , Crabbe Michael James Cardwell 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
As an ecologically fragile plateau and major water source in Asia, the Tibetan Plateau (TP) has grown warmer over recent decades, contributing to frequent occurrence of extreme climate events. It is urgently needed to find a suitable option to mitigate climate change impacts in the TP. The marine cloud brightening (MCB) scheme is proposed to mitigate global warming through the increasing cloud droplet number concentration of low marine clouds to reflect some solar radiation back into space. Until now, impacts of MCB scheme on the TP have not been investigated. In this study, we utilized 13 Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices to assess the evolution of climate extremes over the TP with/without MCB implementation. We found that although the MCB is implemented over ocean only, it would cause significant changes on climate extremes in the TP which is very far from oceans and much higher than sea level. During 2030–2059, MCB implementation can decrease warm temperature extremes, leading to a significant decrease in the TXx index by 6–18°C, the TX90p index by 15–45 days, and the TN90p index by 15–50 days. MCB implementation would also have some cooling effects on cold temperature extremes, leading to an increase in the ID index by 30–80 days, the TX10p index by 22–32 days, and the TN10p index by about 12 days and a decrease in the TNn index by 0.5–1.5°C. Although MCB implementation would not have much impacts on precipitation extremes, it would significantly increase the area of the region with <10% drought frequency, and increase the drought intensity in the west of Lhasa city.
Usage of a computer cluster for physics simulations using bullet engine and OpenCL
Authors: Beznosyk Oleksandr , Syrotiuk Oleksandr 
Published: September 2023

The study focuses on using a computer cluster for implementing real-time physical simulations, responding to a growing need for such use in various sectors, including medicine, video processing, automated transport management, robotics, and visualisation. The object of research is cluster and cloud technologies for conducting costly physical simulations for specific sectors, particularly high-budget and entertainment ones, such as cinematography and interactive entertainment.
Research methods include using a modified Bullet engine to carry out physical simulations, integrated with OpenCL to work with the cluster. The choice of these technologies was determined by their high performance and adaptability to cluster systems. The research was based on a typical Bullet framework’s benchmark falling tower scene with the primary goal of measuring computational performance in frames per second.
Results showed that the use of clusters is not advisable in environments with a low network throughput and the use of non-uniform computers. Under those conditions, simulations using a cluster become unstable with many objects and contacts between them and show a degradation in performance by an average of 50–60 % (to values of 10–20 frames per second).
Despite the intermediate results of calculations on the cluster, the study met the expectations within the goals set and resources available. These results have significant implications for the further development of cluster and cloud technologies in physical simulations, providing valuable information about the limitations and capabilities of these systems.
Volunteering and Catholicism in Europe. The Inside Perspective. Part 1: Theoretical
Authors: Sadlon Wojciech , Rymsza Marek 
Published: September 2023

The paper analyses the social activity practices of the Catholic persons, as a set of individual and collective action emerging from the Catholic identity and structuralised under the Church-related formal non-profit initiatives. The purpose of the study is to clarify: (1) to what extent the Catholic unpaid social activities of different kinds could be classified as forms of volunteering and (2) to what extent the third sector definitions of volunteering include the specificity of Catholic activities. There are three reasons for observed tendencies to not include religion-oriented volunteering in voluntary studies. Firstly, while using tools for collecting data adequate for the secular world, researchers face methodological difficulties in order to successfully cover social activities organized in parishes and congregations. Secondly, fonist approach reflects the ideological-rooted tendency to treat religion as a matter pertaining to private life. Thirdly, some of religious-based entities tends to keep social activities of the believers inside the church-related circle. From the Catholic perspective, volunteer engagement represents an important aspect of faith-based daily activities, so called ‘lived religion’. Social engagement of believers provided within the church-related entities, as well as outside them, usually fulfils all the main features of volunteering. The relation between volunteering and religion is to be referred, not only to the general position of faith-based and religious organizations in public sphere, but also to the embeddedness of religious life in the society, as in fact, both religion and volunteering are categories social per se. Reflection on volunteering and Catholicism is illustrated by presenting empirical evidence from the 2018 panel expert research among representatives of 29 Catholic Bishops Conferences across Europe.
Long Way to the 2014 Istanbul Convention: Its Role and Significance
Authors: Hršak Eva , Kovač Jernej 
Published: September 2023

This article investigates the historical aspects of physical violence in intimate relationships. The primary purpose is to illustrate the legal aspects and emotional dynamics of physical violence in intimate relationships, focusing on differences in perspective of various historical eras. We analyzed the Istanbul Convention, which represents a base document for preventing physical violence in domestic environments. In addition, we have analysed curriculum in kindergarten. We have discovered that the topics from the Istanbul Convention are incorporated in the kindergarten.
Ecotype effects on photosynthesis performance using A/PFFD among Pinus nigra Arn.
Authors: FKIRI Sondes , RZIGUI Touhami , GHAZGHAZI Hanene , KHOUJA Larbi M. , KHALDI Abelhamid , GUIBAL Frédéric , NASR Zouheir 
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to provide insights on intraspecific variability of photosynthesis performance of 19 provenances of black pine planted in a common garden. The experiment was conducted in an experimental trial located at Souiniet (the southern limit of its range) Photosynthetic capacity char­acterized by light-saturated net photosynthetic rates, associated light compensation points and apparent quantum yield was monitored by measuring the response of leaf gas exchange to light levels. Amax was the highest in provenances Puget Theniers (nigra ssp), Saint-Guilhem (salzmanni ssp), Marghese and les barres (laricio ssp). The lowest value was recorded in Olette of the subspecies salzmanni. Needles from two provenances Crimea (pallasiana ssp) and Les Barres (ssp laricio) revealed the highest apparent quantum yield (ɸ), followed by Brougatlès Ales (salzmanni ssp), Trenta Coste (ssp laricio), Les barres and Puget Theniers (nigra ssp). The lowest apparent quantum Yield was recorded in Laricio subspecies (Cosenza; Les barres and Bois frerot). The highest value of dark respiration (Rd) was shown in provenance Les barres (laricio ssp), while Grancia and Tavola of the laricio subspecies reported the lowest one. Provenances Tavola (laricio ssp) and Puget Theniers (nigra ssp) exhibited the highest LCP. The provenance Crimée (pallasiana ssp) and Aspromonto (laricio ssp) recorded the lowest values. The maximum values of photosynthesis are positively correlated with the total chlorophyll contents and Leaf Mass area. Our study illustrates that Photosynthesis performance showed a difference between 19 provenances of black pine; it seems that black pine photosynthetic performance is eco-typical independent.
Biochemical responses of Silybum marianum seedlings to independent and combined salt and SiO2 treatments
Authors: OPRICĂ Lăcrămioara , GRIGORE Marius-Nicușor , VOCHIȚA Gabriela , JIJIE Roxana , POPOVICI Lucia-Florina 
Published: September 2023

In recent years, silicon dioxide (SiO2) particles have drawn increasing attention due to their potential to enhance plant tolerance to various stresses by modulating physiological and biochemical processes. Salinity is an important abiotic stress with a harmful impact on crop growth and productivity. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate the influence of silicon dioxide (SiO2) addition on milk thistle (Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn.) under salinity stress. Thus, individual and combined effects of the application of sodium chloride (NaCl, 50 and 100 mM) and SiO2 particles (0.1 mM) on some physiological and oxidative stress parameters, such as growth variables, photosynthetic pigments and soluble protein contents, the levels of an oxidative stress biomarker (malondialdehyde), and the specific activity of several antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase and peroxidase) were evaluated. The results revealed that salt stress (100 mM) inhibited plant growth and decreased chlorophyll and carotenoid levels, whereas the added SiO2 partially mitigated these negative effects. In addition, the 100 mM NaCl treatment significantly increased peroxidise (POD) activity and decreased soluble protein content after 22 days, while no significant differences were found for group subjected to salt stress in the presence of SiO2. Results suggest that application of SiO2 on salt-stressed milk thistle may modify the seedling metabolism and increase the plant salt tolerance capacity.
MITIGASI BANJIR BERDASARKAN HUJAN 3 HARIAN MAKSIMUM TAHUNAN DENGAN SIMULASI PEMASANGAN PARAPET DI KOTA SURAKARTA
Authors: Nurhidayati Fridya Ikafitri , Hadiani Rintis , Muttaqien Adi Yusuf 
Published: September 2023

<em>Surakarta City often floods when there is high rainfall, according to BNPB 2016 three consecutive days of rain can cause flood disasters. Hydrological analysis is needed to determine the flood discharge due to the maximum three-day rain. With the development of TRMM satellite rain data technology can be used in hydrological analysis to overcome the problem of limited data availability at rainfall gauges. The purpose of this research is to determine the value of discharge, inundation area caused by a maximum of three days of rain. In addition, this research also evaluates flood events and determines appropriate efforts in overcoming floodwater runoff by installing parapets. The use of HEC-RAS software in this research is for flood analysis and simulation of parapet installation in areas experiencing river water runoff. The calculated flood discharge is the annual flood discharge from 2000 - 2019. The method of calculating the discharge uses HSS Gama 1. Then flood tracing is carried out to determine the area of inundation that occurs. The process of mapping and determining the extent of flooding that occurred in each sub-district was carried out with the help of software GIS. The highest flood area due to river runoff occurs in Laweyan Subdistrict, which is 45,80 ha. From this location, a parapet installation simulation was carried out as one of the flood mitigation efforts. Simulation of parapet installation was carried out in Pajang Village and Laweyan Village, after simulating parapet installation, the flood area for Laweyan Subdistrict was 2,21 ha. </em>
Impact of the Ultrasonographic Assessment of Lung and Diaphragmatic Function on Postoperative Respiratory Function in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Authors: zhang ping , Huang Wei-hong , Fan Long-cheng , Guo Shan-liang , Liu Zhong-yu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background
Previous studies have evaluated the feasibility of diaphragmatic ultrasonography or lung ultrasound in the PACU, but the clinical significance of combined evaluation of the two in improving postoperative respiratory function in patients under general anesthesia has not been confirmed.We hypothesized that ultrasound evaluation of lung and diaphragm function would lead to more effective intervention measures to improve the recovery of respiratory function in patients undergoing general anesthesia recovery after abdominal surgery.
Methods
This study included a total of 130 patients who underwent elective abdominal surgery in our hospital and were planned to be sent to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The patients were randomly divided into an ultrasound group (group DL) and the control group (group N). In the group DL , LUS and diaphragm ultrasonography were performed at room entry (T0), entry into the PACU (T1), 15 minutes after extubation (T2), and exit from the PACU (T3). Lung ultrasound score (LUSS) and the diaphragm thickening fraction (DTF) at each time point were recorded and intervention based on the ultrasound results were performed in the group DL, Conventional resuscitation without ultrasound assessment was used in group N. Arterial blood gas analysis and oxygenation index were recorded at T3 of patients in both groups.The all patients were followed up for seven days after operation for pulmonary complications.
Results
Compared with T0, DTF decreased significantly (P<0.01) and LUSS increased significantly (P<0.01) after T1, T2, and T3 in the DL group, and did not return to the preoperative level at T3 (P<0.01). Compared with the group N, the total number of intervention measures in the group DL and the number of taking intervention measures in the group DL at T1 increased (P<0.05). Compared with the group N, the extubation time, PACU length-of-stay, and incidence of postoperative hypoxemia at T3 in the group DL were significantly reduced (P<0.01).
Conclusion
Ultrasound evaluation of lung and diaphragm function can dynamically monitor the ventilation status and diaphragm function recovery degree of patients during anesthesia recovery, so as to take effective intervention measures to improve the recovery of respiratory function in patients undergoing general anesthesia after abdominal surgery.
Retail Demand Forecasting: A Comparative Study for Multivariate Time Series
Authors: Haque Md Sabbirul , Amin Md Shahedul , Miah Jonayet 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Accurate demand forecasting in the retail industry is a critical determinant of financial performance and supply chain efficiency. As global markets become increasingly interconnected, businesses are turning towards advanced prediction models to gain a competitive edge. However, existing literature mostly focuses on historical sales data and ignores the vital influence of macroeconomic conditions on consumer spending behavior. In this study, we bridge this gap by enriching time series data of customer demand with macroeconomic variables, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS), and unemployment rates. Leveraging this comprehensive dataset, we develop and compare various regression and machine learning models to predict retail demand accurately.
Covid-19 associated Acute Kidney Injury: a retrospective study
Authors: Alami Hamza El , Elhamdouchi Hajar , Ajerame Ayoub , Sebbata Othmane , Chajai Idriss , Chari Walid , Arfaoui Manal , Benhalima Abdelkader , Elhamzaoui Hamza , Alilou Mustapha 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background:

Whilst acute pneumonia is the main manifestation of Covid-19 infections, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common complication of the disease, associated with a poor prognosis.
Covid-19 associated AKI (CAKI) is thought to be the result of multiple components including the virus’ direct toxicity, hypovolemia and the autoimmune response.
The aim of this study is to review and discuss the pathophysiology behind CAKI and evaluate the incidence, risk factors and treatment performed to manage Covid-19 associated AKI in patients admitted in an ICU in Morocco.

Methods:

We analyzed the data of adult patients with a laboratory or imaging confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19 (Positive test or CO-RADS 5) admitted in one of the ICUs of Ibn Sina Hospital in Rabat, Morocco, from January 1st 2020 to June 1st 2022.

Results:

Of the 550 inpatients included, 185 (33.63%) experienced AKI (22.16% stage 1,
18.38% stage 2, and 59.46% stage 3). Among CAKI patients, 31.89% required renal replacement therapy (RRT). Death rate after 7 days was 60.54%.

Conclusions:

Covid-19 associated AKI is a common complication of an infection with
SARS-COV-2 that negatively affects the patient’s prognosis. The treatment is mainly supportive, and varies depending on the severity of the renal dysfunction.
An evaluation of physical access barriers to Covid-19 vaccines uptake among persons with physical disabilities in western Kenya
Authors: Odongo David Omondi , Osir Esther , Awandu Shehu Shagari 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background
Physically disabled persons continue to face discrimination, exclusion and neglect which hamper equitable access to services and disproportionately affect them during a pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate the physical access barriers to COVID-19 vaccines among persons with physical disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, (March, 2020 to March, 2022) in Ugenya Subcounty, Siaya County in western Kenya.
Methods
The study design was cross sectional involving physically disabled persons. A simple random sampling technique was used to recruit participants 108 participants. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data needed.
Results
Marital status, (χ2 = 13.310, p = 0.004), mobility impairment, (χ2 = 16.168, p = 0.001), source of information, (χ2 = 4.022, p = 0.002), vaccination site, (χ2 = 95.480, p =0.001), motivation, (χ2 = 95.457, p = 0.045), decision time, (χ2 = 95.501, p = 0.001) and access to room, (χ2 = 84.098, p = 0.001), all had statistically significant associations with access to and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines. Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed that fare used and age, (0.001), alongside transport means and age, (p = 0.004), had statistically significant associations with COVID-19 vaccine access and uptake. Those who had difficulty both in movement and speaking found it hard to access and receive COVID-19 vaccines, (p = 0.001).
Conclusion
Marital status, information from reliable sources, belief in existence of COVID-19 were associated with access to and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, nonpayment of transport fare increased the odds of being vaccinated. Therefore, programs such as mobile health teams or reimbursement of fare should be adopted to increase access to healthcare by the physically disabled.
The Current Status and Challenges of Bioethics Education in Undergraduate Medical Education in Karachi, Pakistan.
Authors: Shirazi Bushra , Riaz Qamar , Jafarey Aamir , Ahmed Rashida , Shamim Muhammad Shahid 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
The importance of including bioethics in the medical curricula has been recognized globally. Certain countries including Pakistan continue to lag behind although some developments have occurred recently.
Objectives
The research aimed to provide a snapshot of bioethics education in undergraduate medical colleges in Karachi, Pakistan. The secondary objectives included identifying factors promoting or inhibiting integration of bioethics into the curriculum.
Methods
A two-pronged strategy was used to collect data including a website review of medical colleges, in existence for more than ten years, recognized by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the regulating body for undergraduate medical education in Pakistan. The other arm employed in-depth interviews with medical educationists in colleges fulfilling inclusion criteria. Data from the website was analyzed and presented as frequencies. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis method which involved coding of transcripts, multiple readings and arriving at subthemes and themes iteratively.
Results
Thirteen medical colleges were included for the website review, of which four were from public sector. Three medical colleges used the word “ethics” in their vision and mission statement and four had provided a detailed curriculum for ethics on their website.
Thematic framework included four broad themes: 1) Need for Bioethics Education, 2) Current Status of Bioethics Education 3) Challenges in integration of bioethics in medical curriculum and 4) Recommendations for integration of bioethics in the Curriculum. Participants were in agreement that bioethics was important in development of future physicians. Participants identified various challenges, foremost being shortage of trained faculty, lack of institutional buy-in and overcrowded curriculum.
Conclusion
The study identified sporadic inclusion of bioethics in undergraduate medical curricula, left to the discretion of individual institutions. Since Karachi is a cosmopolitan city, the findings may reasonably reflect the situation in other parts of the country. While bioethics is recognized as an important field, it will continue to remain an orphan subject in the curricula unless the regulatory and accreditation bodies make it compulsory for institutions to include ethics in their curricula.
Pyrite-assisted degradation of methoxychlor by laccase immobilized on Fe3S4/EW-mSiO2
Authors: Yang Jiaqi , Yang Yuxiang , Dong Mengyang , Huang Yan , Yuan Hongming , Zhao Yi , Liu Xiangnong , Ni Chaoying 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Laccase immobilized and cross-linked on Fe3S4/earthworm-like mesoporous SiO2 (Fe3S4/EW-mSiO2), was used to degrade methoxychlor (MXC) in aqueous environments. The effects of various parameters on the degradation of MXC were determined using free and immobilized laccase. Immobilization improved the thermal stability and reuse of laccase significantly. Under the conditions of pH 4.5, temperature 40°C and reaction time 8h, the degradation rate of MXC by immobilized laccase reached a maximum value of 40.99% and remained at 1/3 of the original after six cycles. The excellent degradation performance of Fe3S4/EW-mSiO2 was attributable to the pyrite (FeS2) impurity in Fe3S4, which could act as an electron donor in reductive dehalogenation. Sulfide groups and Fe2+ reduced the activation energy of the system resulting in pyrite-assisted degradation of MXC. The degradation mechanism of MXC in aqueous environments by laccase immobilized on Fe3S4/EW-mSiO2 was determined via mass spectroscopy of the degradation products. This study is a new attempt to use pyrite to support immobilized laccase degradation.
Rationalizing the efficiency of Cu-based MOF for the capture and biomimetic sequestration of Carbon dioxide
Authors: Abraham Dana Susan , V Athul K , I Shamna , M Bhagiyalakshmi , Jeong Soon Kwan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In light of their outstanding properties, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) appear to be the latest and most assured sorbent in CCUS technology. In this study, adsorption isotherms of pure CO2, CH4, and N2, at three different temperatures were obtained for Cu-MOF and it showed a maximum CO2 adsorption uptake of 8.25 mmol g− 1 at 298 K and 30 bar. Cu-MOF was also employed as support to immobilize carbonic anhydrase (CA) derived from the bovine erythrocytes through cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEA). CO2 hydration as well as its transformation into CaCO3 was studied using the CA immobilized Cu-MOF (CA/Cu-MOF). The biocatalytic activity, thermal stability, reusability, and storage stability of CA/Cu-MOF were evaluated through para-nitrophenyl acetate (p-NPA) hydrolysis. CA immobilized on Cu-MOF exhibits a fairly low Kcat/Km value than the free CA; regardless of the above, the reusability of CA/Cu-MOF for about 20 cycles makes it a suitable biocatalyst of CO2 hydration under industrial operating conditions. The results demonstrated Cu-MOF as potential support for CA immobilization for CO2 sequestration and high CO2 uptake adsorbent.