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Nanotechnology in pest management: advantages, applications, and challenges
Authors: Yousef Hesham A. , Fahmy Heba M. , Arafa F. Naser , Abd Allah Mahmoud Y. , Tawfik Youssef M. , El Halwany Kholoud K. , El-Ashmanty Basant A. , Al-anany Fatma Sh. , Mohamed Maha A. , Bassily Mirna E. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractPests are one of the most concerning biotic problems in agriculture and food. Humans are constantly in search of new strategies to control them. Traditional strategies like integrated pest management used in agriculture are insufficient, and applying chemical pesticides has adverse effects on animals and human beings in addition to declining soil fertility, pest resistance, elimination of natural enemies, environmental pollution, loss of biodiversity, and human health hazards. Using nanotechnology in pest management as an alternative strategy can be one of the most promising ways to overcome the problems of using conventional chemical pesticides. Although they still face many obstacles and uncertainties and More research is needed to improve their development, evaluation, and regulation, The advantage of nanotechnology as an alternative for the management of insect pests is increasing efficiency against target organisms and low toxicity of nanocides to non-target organisms, highlighting the insufficient collateral environmental damage were reported in this work. It also provides selective, targeted, and long-term-controlled release of formulated nanomaterial, which is ecologically more viable. So, using nanotechnology for insect pest management is considered environmentally sustainable and an excellent insect control strategy in green agriculture.
A double Fourier sphere method for d-dimensional manifolds
Authors: Mildenberger Sophie , Quellmalz Michael 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe double Fourier sphere (DFS) method uses a clever trick to transform a function defined on the unit sphere to the torus and subsequently approximate it by a Fourier series, which can be evaluated efficiently via fast Fourier transforms. Similar approaches have emerged for approximation problems on the disk, the ball, and the cylinder. In this paper, we introduce a generalized DFS method applicable to various manifolds, including all the above-mentioned cases and many more, such as the rotation group. This approach consists in transforming a function defined on a manifold to the torus of the same dimension. We show that the Fourier series of the transformed function can be transferred back to the manifold, where it converges uniformly to the original function. In particular, we obtain analytic convergence rates in case of Hölder-continuous functions on the manifold.
Carbon footprint analysis of supply chain of bio-based methyl levulinate production in China
Authors: Yang Jie , Gong Tianjun , Li Chuang , Xu Hai , Yu Sanxi , Deng Jin , Fu Yao 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe carbon reduction effect of bio-based levulinic acid chemicals is a matter of concern. This work reports the life cycle assessment of methyl levulinate based on local biomass refineries in China. The final LCA results showed that the entire life cycle of methyl levulinate could reduce by approximately 24% of carbon emissions compared with fossil diesel of equal quality. To address the lack of effective uncertainty analysis in current LCA research on levulinic acid chemicals, this study conducted a comprehensive and detailed assessment of inventory data and utilized Taylor series expansion to obtain uncertainty of the LCA results. When connected to a localized background database, the LCA results showed high credibility. According to the sensitivity analysis and Aspen optimization results, further technical improvement schemes are proposed, including improving thermal efficiency, use of clean electricity, and use of clean methanol. Prospective analysis shows that combined implementation of the above strategies can further reduce the existing carbon emissions by more than half.
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The role of the HERG channel in the secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) from murine intestinal L-cells
Authors: Yuan Ying-Chao , Liu Chang , Xie Rong-Rong , Zhang Lin , Wang Hao , Yang Jin-Kui 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThe HERG ion channel belongs to the voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channel family and is involved in potassium efflux during cellular repolarization. Mutations in HERG have been linked to long QT syndrome, which is associated with elevated secretion of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). However, the precise contribution of HERG to GLP-1 secretion remains unclear. In this study, we demonstrate the expression of HERG in GLP-1-producing L-cells within the intestinal epithelium of rodents. Using a mouse L-cell model (GLUTag cell line), we observed that downregulation of HERG led to a significant prolongation of action potential duration, an increase in intracellular calcium concentration, and a stimulation of GLP-1 secretion following exposure to nutrients. These findings provide evidence that HERG plays a direct role in regulating GLP-1 secretion in the intestine and may hold promise as a potential target for the treatment of diabetes.
Near-term forecasting of water reservoir storage capacities using long short-term memory
Authors: Rohli Eric , Woolsey Nicholas , Sathiaraj David 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Predicting reservoir storage capacities is an important planning activity for effective conservation and water release practices. Weather events such as drought and precipitation impact water storage capacities in reservoirs. Predictive insights on reservoir storage levels are beneficial for water planners and stakeholders in effective water resource management. A deep learning (DL) neural network (NN) based reservoir storage prediction approach is proposed that learns from climate, hydrological, and storage information within the reservoir’s associated watershed. These DL models are trained and evaluated for 17 reservoirs in Texas, USA. Using the trained models, reservoir storage predictions were validated with a test data set spanning 2 years. The reported results show promise for longer-term water planning decisions.
The Advanced C.A.R.E. Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Questionnaire for medical lecturers and specialists: A psychometric evaluation in a Malaysian sample
Authors: Ali Iman Mohamed , Chan Lai Fong , Daud Tuti Iryani Mohd , Othman Abdul Razak , Ng Yin Ping , Pheh Kai Shuen , Panirselvam Ravivarma Rao 
Published: July 2023

AbstractGiven the high prevalence rate of suicidal ideation amongst medical students, medical lecturers and specialists as gatekeepers should be well-trained in suicide prevention. There is a need for validated measures to assess gatekeeper training gains for suicide prevention. The psychometric properties of the Advanced C.A.R.E. Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Questionnaire (AdCARE-Q) were evaluated for a sample of medical lecturers and specialists in Malaysia. A total of 120 participants completed 24 items in the AdCARE-Q. Analysis of variance of perceived knowledge scores was performed. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted. Reliability was calculated. The AdCARE-Q was reduced to 15 items that fit into two factors, “self-efficacy” and “declarative knowledge.” Overall internal consistency was good with Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84. The intraclass correlation coefficient between groups from the psychiatry department and non-psychiatry departments was good at 0.80. The oldest age group and participants from the Psychiatry department scored significantly higher than other groups in perceived knowledge of suicide prevention. This study found that the AdCARE-Q has adequate psychometric properties to assess suicide prevention gatekeeper training gains amongst medical lecturers and specialists. Confirmatory factor analysis is recommended for future studies.
Assessing the effectiveness of a DASH diet in hypertensive patients attending the Ngaoundere Regional Hospital – Cameroon: a case–control study
Authors: Kenmoue Mireille Flore D. , Ngaha Wilfred D. , Fombang Edith N. , Pahane Majeste M. , Simeu Stephane 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Hypertension remains a public health issue in Cameroon, though lifestyle and dietetic measures are the main approaches for the prevention and management of hypertension. The present study aimed at evaluating the impact of a Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet using local foodstuffs on the status of hypertensive patients at the Ngaoundere Regional Hospital. A case–control study was carried out with 160 hypertensive patients divided into two groups, a test and a control group. A food questionnaire was used to evaluate the food habits of patients and design the sheet of the DASH diet to provide a maximum of 2000 kcal/d. The DASH diet was administered to the test group (eighty-eight patients), while the control group (seventy-two patients) consumed their normal diet. Both groups were followed up for 8 weeks. The systolic and diastolic blood pressures (SBP, DBP), body mass index (BMI), triglycerides, HDL-c, LDL-c and total-cholesterol levels of patients of the two groups were measured before and after the intervention. The results indicate that the DASH diet improves all the markers of hypertension in the test group with significant decreases in BMI, SBP, DBP, LDL-c and total-cholesterol. Patients of the control group had fourteen and seven times more risk of having increased systolic and diastolic pressures, respectively, and are thus exposed to hypertension complications. The DASH diet established in this study is therefore effective for the management of hypertension.
Numerical modelling of dense snow avalanches with a well-balanced scheme based on the 2D shallow water equations
Authors: Sanz-Ramos Marcos , Bladé Ernest , Oller Pere , Furdada Glòria 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A common technique for simulating non–Newtonian fluid dynamics, such as snow avalanches, is to solve the Shallow Water Equations (SWE), together with a rheological model describing the momentum dissipation by shear stresses. Friction and cohesion terms are commonly modelled using the Voellmy friction model and, recently, the Bartelt cohesion model. Here, an adaptation of the Roe scheme that ensures the balance between the flux and pressure gradients and the friction source term is presented. An upwind scheme was used for the discretisation of the SWE numerical fluxes and the non–velocity-dependent terms of the friction–cohesion model, whereas a centred scheme was used for the velocity-dependent source terms. The model was tested in analytically solvable settings, laboratory experiments and real cases. In all cases, the model performed well, avoiding numerical instabilities and achieving stable and consistent solution even for an avalanche stopping on a sloping terrain.
OPVS IMPERFECTVM? COMPLETING THE UNFINISHED ACROSTIC AT OVID,METAMORPHOSES15.871–5
Authors: Vos Gary P. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractThis article argues that the incomplete acrosticINCIP- at Ov.Met. 15.871–5 can be completed. If viewed as a ‘gamma-acrostic’, we can supply -iamfrom line 871, so that it receives its termination in retrospect. Ovid's manipulation of gamma-acrostic conventions caps his persistent confusion of beginnings and endings, and emphasizes the role of the reader as co-creator of his metamorphicœuvre.
Geometric aspects on Humbert-Edge curves of type 5, Kummer surfaces and hyperelliptic curves of genus 2
Authors: Castorena Abel , Frías-Medina Juan Bosco 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn this work, we study the Humbert-Edge curves of type 5, defined as a complete intersection of four diagonal quadrics in
${\mathbb{P}}^5$
. We characterize them using Kummer surfaces, and using the geometry of these surfaces, we construct some vanishing thetanulls on such curves. In addition, we describe an argument to give an isomorphism between the moduli space of Humbert-Edge curves of type 5 and the moduli space of hyperelliptic curves of genus 2, and we show how this argument can be generalized to state an isomorphism between the moduli space of hyperelliptic curves of genus
$g=\frac{n-1}{2}$
and the moduli space of Humbert-Edge curves of type
$n\geq 5$
where
$n$
is an odd number.
Optimal choice of cotton cultivar for rainfed conditions in Sahelo-Sudanian climate with late planting: a case study in Senegal
Authors: Traoré Abdou , Gozé Eric , Gérardeaux Edward , Diouf Latyr , Ndour Abdoulaye , Ndiaye Saliou , Oumarou Palaï , Loison Romain 
Published: July 2023

AbstractLate planting due to erratic onset of the rainy season is becoming more frequent in the Sahelo-Sudanian climate where cotton is grown, causing seed cotton yield (SCY) loss and higher risk of drought at the end of the crop cycle. Therefore, cultivars should be adapted to late (from July 10) planting date (PD) in Senegal. The aim of this study was to analyse the interaction between genotypes and PD on SCY in Senegal under rainfed conditions. Field experiments were conducted in 2018 and 2019 using a split-plot design (two PDs, eight cultivars) at three experimental stations. Robust analysis of SCY was used to moderate the effect of potential outliers. The average SCY was 1404 kg/ha under early planting, and 714 kg/ha under late planting. The best SCY was obtained under early planting conditions, in environments with good rainfall. The loss due to late planting was significantly affected by cultivar choice. None of the cultivars performed best under both early and late PD. Under early PD, cultivar CS 50 gave the best SCY, while under late PD it was cultivar IRMA Q302. The best performing cultivar on average depended on the proportion of early plantings. A model was developed to identify the best overall cultivar based on the expected proportion of early planting, as a decision support tool for the cotton development company, if only one cultivar is released. The benefit of releasing a second cultivar for late-planted fields is considered.
Distress, burden, and wellbeing in siblings of people with mental illness: a mixed studies systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Jayasinghe Anuradhi , Wrobel Anna , Filia Kate , Byrne Linda K. , Melvin Glenn , Murrihy Sean , Moller Carl , Berk Lesley , Berk Michael , Cotton Sue 
Published: July 2023

AbstractBackgroundFamily members of people with mental illness (MI) may experience a host of psychological adversities such as increased stress, burden, and reduced wellbeing. However, relatively little is known about siblings. This study aimed to characterise the experience of distress (viz. depressive and anxiety symptoms), burden, and wellbeing in siblings of people with MI.MethodsStudies reporting on quantitative measures of depression, anxiety, burden, or wellbeing in siblings; and/or qualitative findings on siblings’ experience were eligible. The literature search was conducted up until 20th October 2022.ResultsSixty-two studies comprising data from 3744 siblings were included. The pooled mean percentage of depressive symptoms fell in the mild range at 15.71 (k = 28, N = 2187, 95% CI 12.99–18.43) and anxiety symptoms fell in the minimal range at 22.45 (k = 16, N = 1122, 95% CI 17.09–27.80). Moderator analyses indicate that siblings of people with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder experience greater depressive symptoms than siblings of people with other types of MI (β = −16.38, p < 0.001). Qualitative findings suggest that individuals may be particularly vulnerable during their siblings’ illness onset and times of relapse. Limited communication, confusion about MI, and the need to compensate may contribute to siblings’ distress and/or burden. Siblings’ experience of wellbeing and caregiving were closely related.ConclusionThis review highlights the complex psychological experience of siblings and the need for greater research and clinical support for this important yet often overlooked cohort.
The Relationships Between Meridional Position of North Pacific Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies and North American Surface Temperatures Revealed by CMIP6 Models
Authors: Wang Tao , Gou Xiaohua , Tian Wenshou , Wang Xuejia , Xie Fei 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn this study, we obtained the first leading mode and principal component 1 (PC1) of North Pacific sea surface temperature (SST). The PC1‐related SST anomalies, located relatively north/south, are referred to as North/South PC1 events. Model outputs, observations, reanalysis datasets and sensitivity experiments show that during the North PC1 events, an enhanced Aleutian low occurs and is located relatively north, favoring anomalous southerlies over western North America. The anomalous southerlies induce a strong warming anomaly over North America via warm advection of the anomalous southerlies and temperature advection of the climatological westerlies over North America. However, the Aleutian low anomaly and corresponding southerly anomaly associated with South PC1 events shift southward, favoring weakened effects of South PC1 events on atmospheric circulations and surface temperatures over North America. The meridional position of PC1 events deserves to be considered in the studies of the PC1 and its related climate changes.
The Relation Between Decadal Droughts and Eruptions of Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, USA
Authors: Hurwitz Shaul , King John C. , Pederson Gregory T. , Reed Mara H. , Harrison Lauren N. , Hungerford Jefferson D. G. , Vaughan R. Greg , Manga Michael 
Published: July 2023

AbstractIn the past century, most eruptions of Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park's Norris Geyser Basin were mainly clustered in three episodes: 1961–1969, 1982–1984, and ongoing since 2018. These eruptive episodes resulted in extensive disturbance to surrounding trees. To characterize tree response over time as an indicator of geyser activity adjustments to climate variability, aerial and ground images were analyzed to document changes in tree coverage around the geyser since 1954. Radiocarbon dating of silicified tree remnants from within 14 m of the geyser vent was used to examine geyser response to possible variations in decadal to centennial precipitation patterns. We searched for atypical or absent growth rings in cores from live trees in years associated with large geyser eruptions. Photographs indicate that active eruptive phases have adversely affected trees up to 30 m from the vent, primarily in the dominant downwind direction. Radiocarbon dates indicate that the geyser formed before 1878, in contrast to the birthdate reported in historical documents. Further, the ages of the silicified trees cluster within three episodes that are temporally correlated with periods of relative drought in the Yellowstone region during the 15th–17th centuries. The discontinuous growth of trees around the geyser suggests that changes in eruptive patterns occur in response to decadal to multidecadal droughts. This inference is supported by the lack of silicified specimens with more than 20 annual rings and by the existence of atypical or missing rings in live trees during periods of extended geyser activity.
Inferring Hillslope Groundwater Recharge Ratios From the Storage‐Discharge Relation
Authors: Dralle David N. , Hahm W. Jesse , Rempe Daniella M. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractAccurate observation of hillslope groundwater storage and instantaneous recharge remains difficult due to limited monitoring and the complexity of mountainous landscapes. We introduce a novel storage‐discharge method to estimate hillslope recharge and the recharge ratio—the fraction of precipitation that recharges groundwater. The method, which relies on streamflow data, is corroborated by independent measurements of water storage dynamics inside the Rivendell experimental hillslope at the Eel River Critical Zone Observatory, California, USA. We find that along‐hillslope patterns in bedrock weathering and plant‐driven storage dynamics govern the seasonal evolution of recharge ratios. Thinner weathering profiles and smaller root‐zone storage deficits near‐channel are replenished before larger ridge‐top deficits. Consequently, precipitation progressively activates groundwater from channel to divide, with an attendant increase in recharge ratios throughout the wet season. Our novel approach and process observations offer valuable insights into controls on groundwater recharge, enhancing our understanding of a critical flux in the hydrologic cycle.
IMF Dependence of Midnight Bifurcation in the Thermospheric Wind at an Auroral Latitude Based on Nine Winter Measurements in Tromsø, Norway
Authors: Oyama S. , Hosokawa K. , Vanhamäki H. , Aikio A. , Sakanoi T. , Cai L. , Virtanen I. I. , Shiokawa K. , Nishitani N. , Shinbori A. , Ogawa Y. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractA thermospheric wind data set from a Fabry‐Perot interferometer (630 nm) and the ion velocity from a Dynasonde in Tromsø, Norway, was analyzed for nine winter seasons to study the dynamics of the thermosphere and F‐region ionosphere at an auroral latitude. This study focused on bifurcation in the zonal component of the neutral wind and ion velocity at midnight and its dependence on the Y component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). Ionospheric plasma convection patterns are evidently imprinted on the thermospheric wind variations as aspects of the westward and eastward accelerations at dusk and late morning, respectively. The zonal wind bifurcates immediately before midnight for IMF By < 0, but for By > 0, it inverts gradually into the postmidnight sector. Neutral wind streams, originating from higher latitudes, may result in the dependence because of anti‐sunward plasma flow distorted in the polar cap.
Central obesity and its association with retinal age gap: insights from the UK Biobank study
Authors: Chen Ruiye , Zhang Junyao , Shang Xianwen , Wang Wei , He Mingguang , Zhu Zhuoting 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Background
Conflicting evidence exists on the association between ageing and obesity. Retinal age derived from fundus images has been validated as a novel biomarker of ageing. In this study, we aim to investigate the association between different anthropometric phenotypes based on body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) and the retinal age gap (retinal age minus chronological age).

Methods
A total of 35,550 participants with BMI, WC and qualified retinal imaging data available were included to investigate the association between anthropometric groups and retinal ageing. Participants were stratified into 7 different body composition groups based on BMI and WC (Normal-weight/Normal WC, Overweight/Normal WC, Mild obesity/Normal WC, Normal-weight/High WC, Overweight/High WC, Mild obesity/High WC, and Severe obesity/High WC). Linear regression and logistic regression models were fitted to investigate the association between the seven anthropometric groups and retinal age gap as continuous and categorical outcomes, respectively.

Results
A total of 35,550 participants (55.6% females) with a mean age 56.8 ± 8.04 years were included in the study. Individuals in the Overweight/High WC, Mild obesity/High WC and Severe obesity/High WC groups were associated with an increase in the retinal age gap, compared with those in the Normal Weight/Normal WC group (β = 0.264, 95% CI: 0.105–0.424, P =0.001; β = 0.226, 95% CI: 0.082–0.371, P = 0.002; β = 0.273, 95% CI: 0.081–0.465, P = 0.005; respectively) in fully adjusted models. Similar findings were noted in the association between the anthropometric groups and retinal ageing process as a categorical outcome.

Conclusion
A significant positive association exists between central obesity and accelerated ageing indexed by retinal age gaps, highlighting the significance of maintaining a healthy body shape.