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Supporting dynamic allocation of heterogeneous storage resources on HPC systems
Authors: Monniot Julien , Tessier François , Robert Matthieu , Antoniu Gabriel 
Published: August 2023

SummaryScaling up large‐scale scientific applications on supercomputing facilities is largely dependent on the ability to scale up efficiently data storage and retrieval. However, there is an ever‐widening gap between I/O and computing performance. To address this gap, an increasingly popular approach consists in introducing new intermediate storage tiers (node‐local storage, burst‐buffers,) between the compute nodes and the traditional global shared parallel file‐system. Unfortunately, without advanced techniques to allocate and size these resources, they remain underutilized. In this article, we investigate how heterogeneous storage resources can be allocated on an high‐performance computing platform, just like compute resources. To this purpose, we introduce StorAlloc, a simulator used as a testbed for assessing storage‐aware job scheduling algorithms and evaluating various storage infrastructures. We illustrate its usefulness by showing through a large series of experiments how this tool can be used to size a burst‐buffer partition on a top‐tier supercomputer by using the job history of a production year.
Championing diversity and inclusion: an introduction to BIALL's D&I working group
Authors: Toor Narinder , Bhojoo Julia 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBIALL is laying the foundations for a thoughtful, genuine and sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I), embedded throughout BIALL activities and events. Here D&I Working Group members Narinder Toor and Julia Bhojoo set out the background to this new initiative, including the creation of the working group, and the key goals, progress made and future priorities. To tie in with International Stress Awareness Week and World Kindness Day, the working group arranged the inaugural BIALL wellbeing event focused on mental health. This article highlights many of the speaker's tips and the helpful techniques that can assist with stress and anxiety. It also provides BIALL members with details on how to contribute to the D&I dialogue as well as access useful mental health resources and other wellbeing support.
Differential effect of Agaricus host species on the population development of Megaselia halterata (Diptera: Phoridae)
Authors: Smith J.E. , Challen M.P. , White P.F. , Edmondson R.N. , Chandler D. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractTwelve isolates from the genus Agaricus (Fungi, Basidiomycota) were investigated for their ability to support development of the phorid fly, Megaselia halterata (Wood), which is an important pest of the commercial white button mushroom Agaricus bisporus. Combined effects of oviposition of adult female M. halterata and larval development in mushroom compost inoculated with Agaricus mycelium were determined using bioassays. The numbers of M. halterata offspring that developed were affected by the Agaricus isolate used, and there was a significant separation between resistant and susceptible isolates. In a bioassay where the female phorids had a choice of all 12 isolates for oviposition, three isolates produced >200 adults per 100 g compost pot while the remaining nine isolates had <20 adults per pot. Where there was no choice of Agaricus isolate for oviposition, five isolates resulted in >100 adults per 100 g compost pot while the remainder resulted in <4 adults per pot. With the susceptible isolates, there was a positive correlation between increasing concentration of mycelium in the substrate and phorid development until the concentration exceeded 40% after which numbers of emerging phorids declined. Genetic identity of Agaricus isolates was determined using ITS sequencing and phylogenetic methods, which revealed two major cluster groups. Isolates supporting the development of large populations of M. halterata were located in one of these clusters (group I), and were either Agaricus bisporus or other species from the same Agaricus section Duploannulatae. Isolates that did not support the development of M. halterata populations were located in a different cluster (group II) and were more genetically distant from A. bisporus, e.g. Agaricus sections Arvenses, Minores and Xanthodermatei. Species of Agaricus with resistance to M. halterata could have significant potential for the breeding and cultivation of phorid-free mushrooms.
Habitat difference in abundance of willow leaf beetle Phratora vulgatissima (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae): plant quality or natural enemies?
Authors: Dalin P. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractHerbivorous insects are influenced by both ‘bottom-up’ forces mediated through host plants and ‘top-down’ forces from natural enemies. Few studies have tried to evaluate the relative importance of the two forces in determining the abundance of insects. The leaf beetle Phratora vulgatissima Linnaeus sometimes occurs at high densities and severely damages the willow Salix cinerea in forest habitats. For willows growing in open agricultural landscapes (farmland S. cinerea), the leaf beetle generally occurs at low densities and plants receive little damage. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the relative importance of host plant quality and natural enemies behind the observed difference in P. vulgatissima abundance. Female egg-laying and larval performance (growth and survival) were studied on caged willow branches in the field to investigate if plant quality differs between S. cinerea trees growing in forest and farmland habitats. The survival of eggs exposed to natural enemies was examined to see if predation could explain the low abundance of leaf beetles on farmland willows. The results indicated no difference in plant quality; female egg laying and larval performance did not differ between the forest and the farmland. However, heteropteran predators (true bugs) were more abundant, and the survival of eggs was lower, on plants in the farmland habitat than in the forest habitat. The data suggest that the low abundance of P. vulgatissima on farmland willows could not be explained by a poor quality of plants, but more likely by high predation from heteropterans.
Investigating the Propagation of 0.1 - 2.5 THz Radiation Through a Phantom Ear Model: Implications for Wireless Network-Biological Tissue Interaction
Authors: Shams Reza , Sly David , Vilagosh Zoltan 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis research focuses on the investigation of the propagation of frequencies between 0.1 and 2.5 THz through a phantom ear model using terahertz (THz) time-domain spectroscopy (TDS). While the use of THz frequencies between 0.1 to 0.3 THz in fifth and sixth generation cellular networks has gained significant attention, there is also a growing interest in utilising higher frequencies, such as 1 THz and above, for various applications, including the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, smart sensors, and smart cities. Despite the limited absorption coefficient of soft tissues at 5G and 6G frequencies (0.2-0.4 mm), the effect of higher frequencies on deeper regions of the ear, such as the tympanic membrane (with a thickness of 0.1 mm), has not been extensively studied. The study aims to determine the optimal conditions for THz transmission through the ear canal and to investigate the interaction between wireless networks and biological tissues. The results show that when parallel to the ear canal, the average power flux density within the central region of the tympanic membrane is 97% of the incident excitation. However, the outer ear structures are highly protective, with less than 0.4% of the power flux density directed towards them reaching the same region. Due to the sensitivity of the tympanic membrane to mechanical changes, in-vivo assessments are necessary to evaluate the penetration of THz frequencies into the ear canal, assess the suitability of current radiation safety limits, and evaluate the implications of devices that emit these frequencies. The study highlights the importance of understanding the interaction between THz radiation and biological tissues, particularly in the context of emerging wireless technologies, and the need for further research to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
Antifungal Activities of Ocimum gratissimum L. Hydroethanolic Extract against Candida albicans ATCC 35659 and Toxicity Analysis on Oreochromis niloticus Larvae
Authors: Soudah BOMA , Bignoate KOMBATE , Noumonzeme BIDEMA , Toï N’FEIDE , Ibrahim IMOROU TOKO 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
The use of plant extracts as a sustainable substitute for antimicrobials in aquaculture is constrained by a poor understanding of their potential toxicity to aquatic organisms. This study aimed to investigate the antifungal activity of the hydroethanolic extract of Ocimum gratissimum leaves against Candida albicans ATCC 35659 while assessing its toxicity on Nile tilapia larvae.
Methods
The study included control bacterial germs, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 29213 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922. In vitro, growth toxicity on the yeast was evaluated using concentrations (50–500 mg/mL) of the plant extract in standard culture media. Nystatin was used as a control at 250 mg/mL. Subsequently, the toxicity of the extract was analysed using four serial two geometrical fold dilutions (0, 250–2000 mg/L) in a randomized duplicated trial with 20 fish larvae per treatment. The survival of the fish was monitored for up to 96 hours.
Results
Our findings showed that the extract did not have a bactericidal effect, but it exhibited significant differences in the inhibitory zones against the targeted Candida albicans. The extract showed an exhibitory zone of 35.51 ± 6.12 mm (500 mg/mL) and 20.45 ± 3.89 mm (250 mg/mL), while Nystatin had 33.53 ± 2.23 mm (Df2.9, F: 19.03, p: 0.001). However, subjecting the fish to immersion in the extract at a concentration above 500 mg/mL resulted in a high mortality rate of 100%, indicating the potential occurrence of detrimental effects on aquatic fauna.
Conclusion
These findings underline the need for a comprehensive understanding of the potential toxicity of plant extracts to aquatic organisms when considering their use as sustainable alternatives in aquaculture. Future research should focus on elucidating the mechanisms of toxicity and identifying optimal concentrations that balance antifungal efficacy with minimal damage to aquatic life.
An arithmetic-geometric mean difference based approach to consistency index and priority vector of pairwise comparison matrices
Authors: Hu Yuan-Kai , Liu Fang , Wang Shi-Shan 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Consistency measure and prioritization elicitation are two important issues for pairwise comparison matrices (PCMs) originating from the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). In this study, a novel consistency index is reported using the difference between arithmetic mean and geometric mean, which is called the arithmetic-geometric mean difference consistency index (AGMD-CI). Some interesting properties of AGMD-CI are investigated and the thresholds of acceptable consistency are determined using the method of computer simulations. Then, a consistency improving method is proposed by constructing an optimization problem, which is solved by particle swarm optimization (PSO). In addition, based on the idea of minimizing the arithmetic-geometric mean difference, an optimization model is established to obtain the priority vector from PCMs. The analytical solution of the proposed model is further derived. It is found that the proposed prioritization method is equivalent to the logarithmic least squares method. Finally, a novel decision making algorithm is proposed and the case study is carried out to illustrate the proposed methods.
Platelet rich plasma mitigates silver nanoparticles induced - pulmonary fibrosis in Wister rats via CASPASE -3 &amp;TWIST-1genes downregulation
Authors: Abdelmohsen Shaimaa R. , Abdelgalil Ranya M. , Elmaghraby Asmaa M. , Negm Amira M. , Hammad Reham , Efthimiadou Eleni , Seriah Sara , Hakam Fatma El Zahraa Abd EL 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely known for their anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial uses. Still, hazardous usage of AgNPs can damage various tissues, including the lung and is considered as environmental toxin. The ability of platelet rich plasma (PRP) to lessen the pulmonary damage caused by AgNps is not widely recognized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of PRP, a natural yet harmless biological substance, in reducing lung fibrosis and damage caused by AgNps in rats. Forty-eight adults male Wistar albino rats were divided into six groups; Group 1, donors for PRP; Group 2, control rats; Group 3, received AgNPs (10 mg kg-1 of body weight (BWt) once daily by intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection for4 successive weeks; Group 4, received AgNPs +PRP (0.5ml kg-1. BWt i.p.) two days / week after AgNPs for for 3 weeks); Group 5, AgNPs+ dexamethasone (0.5 mg kg -1 i.p) for for 4 weeks after AgNPs treatment; Group 6, recovery group received Ag-NPs and then left for another 4 weeks without treatment. This study included the assessment of; BWt, hydroxyproline level in lung tissue. In addition, Caspase-3, and TWIST -1 gene expression in lung tissue as markers for apoptosis and fibrosis, respectively, was assessed using Rt-PCR. Also, histological (H/E &Siris red staining) and immunohistochemical studies were conducted to detect the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cluster of differentiation 68 (CD68) in lung tissue associated with histomorphometry studies.
Significant increase in BWt was noted in AgNPs group when compared to AgNPs +PRP group (p<0.001). Hydroxyproline levels were markedly increased by AgNPs and decreased after PRP treatment (p<0.001). Caspase-3 and TWIST-1 genes were up-regulated in AgNPs group and significantly downregulated in AgNPs+PRP group. AgNPs induced deleterious changes in the lung tissues, including thickening of the interalveolar septa, collapse of the lung alveoli, diffuse lymphocytic infiltration and pulmonary fibrosis. This was also associated with increased alveolar macrophage CD68 expression and iNOS positivity in the cells lining the alveoli compared to AgNPs group. Treatment with PRP markedly improved histopathological and immunohistochemical picture. Surprisingly, the effect of PRP was comparable to dexamethasone. The herein study showed that treatment with PRP is a promising, natural, safe, and effective treatment against AgNPs induced lung fibrosis and injury by playing anti-apoptotic, anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative stress roles.
The dynamics of Toxoplasmosis epidemiology in large islands: the role of wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Authors: Sini Maria Francesca , Manconi Maria , Varcasia Antonio , Massei Giovanna , Sandu Ramona , Mehmood Naunain , Ahmed Fahad , Carta Carlo , Cantacessi Cinzia , Scarano Christian , Scala Antonio , Tamponi Claudia 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic parasite able to infect all warm-blooded animals. T. gondii is the aetiological agent of toxoplasmosis and is one of the most relevant foodborne diseases globally. The consumption of wild boar (Sus scrofa) meat derived from recreational hunting has been linked to outbreaks of human toxoplasmosis. The island of Sardinia (Italy) hosts a large wild boar population, and thus provides an opportunity to assess the distribution of Toxoplasma in this species and the associated risks of transmission to humans. A total of 562 individual heart and its meat juice samples collected from wild boar hunted in Sardinia were screened for the presence of T. gondii DNA via nested-PCR and the presence of IgG anti-Toxoplasma by commercial ELISA, respectively. IgG anti-Toxoplasma were detected in 24.6% (138/562) of examined animals, while 37.2% (209/562) of the heart samples yielded positive PCR results. The high prevalence of T. gondii antibodies and DNA highlights the role of wild boar as an important reservoir for this parasite. The study suggests that wild boar play a significant role in spreading the parasite to humans. As wild boar numbers are increasing throughout their range, their role in transmitting toxoplasmosis should be highlighted amongst stakeholders, and the impact of different methods of population control on disease transmission should be thoroughly assessed to effectively manage and mitigate potential threats.
Thermal Characterization of Resin Concrete Elaborate by Infusion
Authors: HAWACHI I. , SAMMOUDA H. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This paper presents the results of numerical to investigate the effect of temperature on the performance of resin concrete. Resin concrete is a composite material in which polymeric materials are used to bond the aggregates in a fashion similar to that used in the preparation of cement concrete. In this paper, at first the temperature distribution in gravel preform heated with epoxy resin injection was investigated. Furthermore, a thermo-mechanical study is presented. For this purpose, prismatic and cylindrical specimens were prepared for flexural and compressive tests, respectively, at different temperatures. The effect of heating on the thermal conductivity and elastic modulus were evaluated. Finally, the thermal behavior of resin concrete has been compared to that of cement concrete. When exposed to haut temperatures the epoxy polymer concrete shows a significant loss of strengths mainly due to the thermo-oxidative degradation of the epoxy polymer and to the debonding between aggregates and the binder. Results show that when exposed to temperatures less than 250°C the epoxy polymer concrete is still more efficient than cement based concrete.
Characterization of exopolysaccharides having potential antiviral properties from Priestia aryabattai strain MK1 and Bacillus subtilis strain MK2
Authors: Khan Maham , Imran Muhammad , Ashraf Muhammad , Ishaque Wajid , Habib Mudasser 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Viral diseases are a serious threat to human life while most antiviral drugs have low efficiency and side effects on human health. Therefore, scientists are interested in using microbial biopolymers as the drugs alternate to treat viral infections. In the present study, thirty-four exopolysaccharide producing bacteria were isolated, and exopolysaccharide production capacity of five salt-tolerant isolates was determined under 0, 100 and 150 mM NaCl levels. The two isolates exhibiting high anti-coliphage activity were identified through 16S rRNA gene analysis. Moreover, the exopolysaccharides were characterized by FTIR and XRD analysis, and their composition was determined. Five salt-tolerant bacterial isolates viz. MK1, MK2, MK10, MK22 and MK29 exhibited increased production of exopolysaccharides at 100 mM NaCl compared to the non-saline control. At 100 mM NaCl, the yield of exopolysaccharides produced by five isolates ranged between 105 and 330 mg 100 mL− 1 broth. The EPSs produced by the isolates MK1 and MK2 exhibited higher anti-coliphage activity (PFU decreased from 43×106 mL− 1 to 3×106 and 4×106 mL− 1, respectively). The sugar profile of EPS produced by MK1 and MK2 was comprised of glucose, fructose, galactose, sucrose, lactose and xylose in variable proportions. FTIR spectroscopy depicted that exopolysaccharides are mainly composed of hydroxyl, aliphatic, carboxyl, sulfate and phosphate functional groups. XRD analysis indicated that EPS had an amorphous structure with crystalline index (CIxrd) ranging between 0.33 and 0.39. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that MK1 and MK2 isolates formed clades within genus Priestia and Bacillus sequences (16S rRNA), respectively. High EPS production capacity of bacterial isolates under saline condition and high ant-coliphage activity of the EPS implies that bacterial biopolymers could be useful in antiviral drugs therapy.
A New Concept of Bio-based Prestress Technology with Experimental Proof-of-Concept on Bamboo-Timber Composite Beams
Authors: Zhang Hexin , Shen Minhe , Deng Yu , Andras Peter , Sukontasukkul Piti , Yuen Terry Y.P. , Tang Yunchao , Wong Simon H F , Limkatanyu Suchart , Singleton Ian , Hansapinyo Chayanon 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This paper presents a pioneering experimental proof-of-concept study to validate a novel concept of prestress technology that used only pure bio-based composite materials while achieved consistent prestressed stress distribution within the structure member, and provided in-situ flexibility, improved structural performance, and maximised the rate of utilisation of each material. Industrial level of facilities were used during this development. The prestress is achieved by pressurised/forced lamination of multiple components with different materials and geometrical properties. The prestressing process is activated during the pressure release stage during which the components are interacting with each other, creating different stress statuses that would favour the weaker and adverse the stronger components to maximise the strength exploitation of different materials. Using laminated bamboo and timber as an example pair, twenty-two glulam, non-prestressed and prestressed laminated bamboo-timber composite beams were manufactured, tested, and analysed to provide an in-depth understanding of the structural behaviours of these novel structural members. Failure modes, yielding, ultimate and serviceability limit loads, and corresponding deflections, as well as the histories of strain development at key positions of the specimens were examined. The experimental study confirmed the feasibility, effectiveness and industrial scalability of the proposed technology. The novel concept provides a new approach for developing the prestress technology for bio-based materials, and this experimental study laid the foundation for its future analytical development and numerical studies.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN 5I+1W UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF DALAM MENULIS TEKS CERITA PENDEK DI SMP (SUATU PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN)
Authors: Wuarlela Mouren 
Published: August 2023

Keterampilan menulis memiliki peran penting dalam membangun keutuhan pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Untuk mengembangkan keterampilan menulis, khususnya menulis cerpen, peserta didik terlebih dulu harus mampu mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif. Namun, faktanya kemampuan berpikir kreatif peserta didik masih sangat rendah sehingga berdampak pada keterampilan menulis peserta didik yang juga tergolong rendah. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya dorongan dan motivasi yang termuat dalam proses pembelajaran. Pembelajaran yang bermakna dan menyenangkan melalui penerapan model-model pembelajaran masih belum terlaksana secara maksimal khususnya jika dihubungkan dengan Kurikulum 2013 yang berbasis saintifik (ilmiah). Oleh karena itu, model pembelajaran 5I+1W diharapkan dapat menjadi acuan untuk mempermudah guru merancang dan melaksanakan pembelajaran yang bermakna dan menyenangkan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan menulis teks cerpen dalam konteks pembelajaran berbasis saintifik.
Exérese Ganglionar Cervical Radical: Acidentes Transoperatórios: Complicações - Seqüelas
Authors: Motta Jorge Sampaio de Marsillac 
Published: August 2023

Monografia com que o autor concorreu à vaga da cadeira n.° 27, da Seçao de Cirurgia Geral da Academia Nacional de Medicina. Julho —1968.