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Material selection in the construction industry: a systematic literature review on multi-criteria decision making
Authors: Bajwa Asad Ur Rehman , Siriwardana Chandana , Shahzad Wajiha , Naeem Muhammad Ahmad 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Material choice is critical for ensuring sustainability in the construction industry. Higher carbon embodiment materials contribute towards greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. Decisions on sustainable material selection depend on multiple criteria and variables, thus creating a difficulty to determine the best choice. Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques have the potential to address this challenge. However, there is limited data that reviews MCDM in choosing building and construction materials. This study aims to review the MCDM methods employed in the sustainable selection of building materials within the construction industry. This systematic literature review (SLR) incorporates meta-analysis and thematic mapping through applying “PRISMA framework” and “Bibliometrix”, respectively. This study explored and analysed the records published from 2010 to 2023. This work identified the critical steps for addressing decision problems in building material selection: Establishing criteria, ranking the hierarchy, comparing the selection criteria, and enabling consistency indices. Moreover, one of the most used MCDM methods, i.e. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was particularly found particularly useful for the selection criteria and weight assignment of variables regarding the waste, recycled, and composite materials. The involvement of several criteria and alternatives raised the complexity of decision problems, leading to the use of Hybrid MCDM. Hybrid MCDM techniques possess the capacity guide informed decisions for the sustainable material selection in the construction industry.
The Trade Theory of Money: External Exchange and the Origins of Money
Authors: Fauvelle Mikael 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
For over a century, scholars have debated the merits of two competing theories for the origins of money. The commodity theory of money has traditionally held that money developed as a medium of exchange in order to increase the economic efficiency of barter economies. Alternatively, chartalist explanations have given causal primacy to the role of state taxation in standardizing money as a unit of account. Recently, skepticism over the existence of barter economies in either contemporary societies or ancient history has led to the increased popularity of the state-centric chartalist approach. Evidence from many pre-state societies around the world, however, shows that commodity money was often used in long-distance trade networks where systems of debt and reciprocity would have been impractical. This paper draws on evidence from two such exchange systems, the “interior world” of pre-Columbian western North America and the Bronze Age of western Europe, to argue that money can come about to facilitate exchange between strangers and across borders. As such, I suggest that the commodity theory of money is more accurately explained by the importance of exchange in external rather than internal economic systems. I propose that a trade theory of money can explain the origins of money in pre-state societies without relying on the “myth of barter”.
Lower bounds on weighted moments of primes in short intervals in number fields
Authors: de la Bretèche Régis , Kuperberg Vivian 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
We consider an analog of a conjecture of Montgomery and Soundararajan on the moments of primes in short intervals in number fields; this analog was discussed and heuristically derived in a paper of the second author, Rodgers, and Roditty-Gershon. Adapting work of the first author and Fiorilli in the integer case, we establish lower bounds on a weighted version of these moments which agree with the conjectured values.
Notes on valuation theory for Krasner hyperfields
Authors: Linzi Alessandro 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The main aim of this article is to study and develop valuation theory for Krasner hyperfields. In analogy with classical valuation theory for fields, we generalise the formalism of valuation rings to describe equivalence of valuations on hyperfields. After proving basic results and discussing several examples, we focus on the valued hyperfields that Krasner originally defined in 1957. We find that these must have a particular additive structure which in turn implies the existence of a valuation a’la Krasner. We note that given such a valued hyperfield, the valuation induced by its additive structure does not have to be equivalent to the initially given valuation. We discuss the cases in which it does.
A Taxonomy for Process Improvement and Innovation Systems
Authors: Fehrer Tobias , Moder Linda , Röglinger Maximilian 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Business process improvement and innovation (PII) are crucial for adapting to dynamic market conditions and maintaining competitive advantage. Until now, PII has required many resources due to primarily relying on manual methods. With the increasing use of process data in process mining and artificial intelligence gaining momentum in emulating and augmenting human creativity, there is an opportunity to explore information systems that facilitate PII. However, a holistic understanding of the PII field has yet to be developed. To address this gap, this paper presents a taxonomy for how PII systems create improved process designs, an assessment of the state of the art of existing research based on a comprehensive literature review, and an analysis of PII system archetypes. The taxonomy serves as a theoretical lens for analyzing PII systems, helping researchers and practitioners to determine relevant design options and to identify promising research opportunities building upon previous work.
Optical Fiber Hydrogen Sensor Based on π-Phase-Shifted Grating and Sputtered Pd/Hf Composite Film
Authors: Zhang Fan , Buchfellner Fabian , Hu Wenbin , Ao Wenxin , Bian Qiang , Roths Johannes , Yang Minghong 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
A novel optical fiber hydrogen sensor based on the π-phase-shifted grating and partial coated Pd/Hf composite film is proposed and experimentally demonstrated in this paper. The hydrogen sensitive Pd/Hf film with the length of 4 mm is successfully deposited in the π-phase-shifted grating region by the magnetron sputtering process and rotating fixture technology. Since the hydrogen sensitivity between the notch and flank wavelengths of the π-phase-shifted grating is different due to the partial coating only on the π-phase-shifted grating region, the relative shift between the notch and flank wavelengths is employed to characterize the hydrogen concentration in this paper. The hydrogen calibration results show that the sensor shows the good response and repeatability. At the temperature of 20 °C and the hydrogen concentration of 2%, the wavelength distance shifts of 200 nm and 500 nm Pd/Hf coatings are 12.6 pm and 33.5 pm, respectively.
High risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis in IGRA-negative contacts: should preventive treatment be considered?
Authors: Brehm Thomas Theo , Köhler Niklas , Grobbel Hans-Peter , Welling Jürgen , Mandalakas Anna Maria , Fava Vinicius , Schurr Erwin , Lange Christoph 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Purpose
Deciding whether to provide preventive treatment to contacts of individuals with multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis is complex.

Methods
We present the diagnostic pathways, clinical course and outcome of tuberculosis treatment in eight siblings from a single family. Tuberculosis disease was diagnosed by Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture and molecular detection of M. tuberculosis-specific DNA from bronchopulmonary specimens using GeneXpert® MTB/RIF. M. tuberculosis infection was diagnosed by an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA; QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus). Whole exome sequencing for genetic predisposition to mycobacterial infection was performed in one patient.

Results
Six of eight siblings aged 16–20 years from a migrant family of Somali origin were diagnosed with pulmonary MDR tuberculosis over a 12-month period. The remaining male siblings, aged 11 and 14 years, were asymptomatic during contact investigation. Chest radiographs, computed tomography (CT) scans, sputum cultures and nucleic acid amplification tests were negative, and the IGRA did not detect M. tuberculosis infection. A repeat CT scan eight months later was unremarkable, and repeated sputum cultures remained negative. In the absence of sufficient evidence of M. tuberculosis infection, no preventive treatment was offered. At month seven of consistent clinical observation, both children were diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis; the older with advanced disease and subsequent post-tuberculosis lung disease. Whole exome sequencing revealed no Mendelian variant associated with susceptibility to mycobacterial infection.

Conclusion
When significant risk of tuberculosis transmission exists, close contacts of MDR tuberculosis patients should be offered preventive treatment with levofloxacin despite a negative IGRA test result.
The role of TCNQ for surface and interface passivation in inverted perovskite solar cells
Authors: Abicho Samuel , Hailegnaw Bekele , Mayr Felix , Cobet Munise , Yumusak Cigdem , Sergawi Asefa , Yohannes Teketel , Kaltenbrunner Martin , Scharber Markus Clark , Workneh Getachew Adam 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The noticeable growth in the power conversion efficiency of solution-processed organo-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (OIHPSCs) incited the photovoltaic community to look for limitations that hurdle the commercialization process. The surface and interface defects between the perovskite and electron transport layers are among the main challenges that cause significant non-radiative recombination losses, thereby they result in poor performance and stability. In this work, tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ), a strong electron acceptor molecule, is applied at the interface between the photoactive perovskite and [6,6]-phenyl C61 butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) layers to modify the interface, and enhance device performance and stability. Steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence measurements were used to characterize the role of the TCNQ passivation in reducing non-radiative recombination of charge carriers. Current density versus voltage (J-V) measurements show improvement in devices open-circuit voltage (Voc), short-circuit current density (Jsc), and fill factor (FF) for devices with TCNQ interface passivation, which is attributed to suppressed non-radiative recombination. In addition, a noticeable improvement in the device’s stability was observed. This study reveals the dual role of TCNQ passivation in improving the photoelectric properties and stability of ambient air processed perovskite devices with the pin architecture.
Sexual risk orders as a tactic to counter sexual violence against women and girls
Authors: Whitten Dan , Neyroud Eleanor , Neyroud Peter 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Research question
Sexual Risk Orders (SRO) have been advocated as a means to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This is despite significant detriment to the fundamental rights of the legally innocent and a lack of empirical assessment that can speak to preventative efficacy. This study asks; do SROs serve to prevent sexual-harm?

Data
The Police National Computer (PNC) was used to identify two samples of SRO subjects. Legal Services’ data from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) was used to construct a counterfactual group, for whom SRO was considered but not obtained. PNC was used to identify arrests as a proxy for offending and a harm index applied.

Methods
Before-after and between-group comparisons are used, along with an interrupted-time-series analysis, to assess the relationship between SRO and sexual-harm prevention. Rank-ordering of harm caused by alleged sexual-offenders in London enables an estimate of how precisely SROs are used against the highest-harm offenders.

Findings
SROs are associated with a significant 84.5% reduction in sexual-harm. This increases to a 93.1% reduction in the case of high-harm offenders, controlling for time incarcerated. Despite this, SROs are rarely used and are not systematically targeted against the most harmful offenders.

Conclusions
Within the limitations of the methodology we conclude that the evidence supports SRO use as a primary tactic to counter VAWG. Preventative impact may be maximised by increasing use, actively targeting SROs at the highest-harm offenders and considering use at an earlier stage of a subjects sexual-offending. A randomised trial is the next logical step to augment causal inference.
Transformer models for quantum gate set tomography
Authors: Yu King Yiu , Sarkar Aritra , Rimbach-Russ Maximilian , Ishihara Ryoichi , Feld Sebastian 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Quantum computation represents a promising frontier in the domain of high-performance computing, blending quantum information theory with practical applications to overcome the limitations of classical computation. This study investigates the challenges of manufacturing high-fidelity and scalable quantum processors. Quantum gate set tomography (QGST) is a critical method for characterizing quantum processors and understanding their operational capabilities and limitations. This paper introduces Ml4Qgst as a novel approach to QGST by integrating machine learning techniques, specifically utilizing a transformer neural network model. Adapting the transformer model for QGST addresses the computational complexity of modeling quantum systems. Advanced training strategies, including data grouping and curriculum learning, are employed to enhance model performance, demonstrating significant congruence with ground-truth values. We benchmark this training pipeline on the constructed learning model, to successfully perform QGST for 2 and 3 gates on single-qubit and two-qubit systems, with over-rotation error and depolarizing noise estimation with comparable accuracy to pyGSTi. This research marks a pioneering step in applying deep neural networks to the complex problem of quantum gate set tomography, showcasing the potential of machine learning to tackle nonlinear tomography challenges in quantum computing.
Genotypic detection of clindamycin resistance in locally isolated Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Thamer Samah A. , Al-Ugaili Dhafar N. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The emergence of Staphylococcus aureus and its ability to confer cross-resistance to clindamycin has complicated the treatment and increase the possible ratio of morbidity and mortality. There are numerous potential causes resulted in the variations in the resistance rate. This study aimed to detect the molecular basis for clindamycin resistance among multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus local isolates. According to previous results of our work in press, polymerase chain reaction technique were used to test the existence of ermABC and msrA genes in ten of the clindamycin multidrug resistant S. aureus isolates using specific primers. Molecular detection revealed the presence of the virulence genes (ermABC and msrA genes) in all of the tested S. aureus isolates and the results of PCR amplification for spa gene in S. aureus isolates showed bands of different sizes (250–350 bp). After sequencing and comparing sequences to the spa genotyping database, the results indicated that there were six different spa typing, including t042 (2 isolates; 20%), t304 (1 isolate; 10%), t044 (2 isolates; 20%), t037 (2 isolate; 10%), t18072 (1 isolate; 10%) and t1028 (1 isolate; 10%). Depending on the types of spa produced, the number of repetitions might range from four (t1028) to nine (t304 and t18072). Spa types t042 and t044 were the most prevalent among the studied isolates. ermABC and msrA distribution may be increased as a result of the excessive use of clindamycin make Staphylococcus aureus resistant to it.
Yeast cultures improve lactation performance by influencing rumen microbial composition in dairy goats
Authors: Ge Liyan , Bai Shuying , Shen Huijun , Sha Kela , Shao Yuexin , Shi Huaiping 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study evaluated the effects of dietary yeast culture (YC) supplementation on rumen microbiota and lactation performance in dairy goats. Twenty mid-lactation dairy goats were selected and divided into two groups: the control (CON) group was fed a basal diet; the YC group was supplemented with 10 g of YC in 1 kg of basal diet. The administration of YC was associated with a significant increase in dry matter intake, milk yield, milk protein yield, and milk lactose yield in dairy goats (P < 0.05). Additionally, serum total protein, albumin, creatinine, glucose, superoxide dismutase, and catalase levels were increased (P < 0.05). Furthermore, there was an increase in rumen pH and NH3-N levels (P < 0.05), while volatile fatty acid levels were observed to decrease (P < 0.05). The study found no significant difference in the α-diversity of bacteria and fungi between the YC and CON groups (P > 0.05). However, 15 bacterial genera and 13 fungal genera were upregulated (P < 0.05), while 4 bacterial genera and 11 fungal genera were downregulated (P < 0.05) in the YC group. The relative abundance of pathogenic fungi Dipodascus and Gibberella decreased (P < 0.05). Correlation analysis revealed that the bacterial genera were not significantly correlated with lactation performance (P > 0.05), whereas fungal genera Dipodascus and Gibberella were significantly (P < 0.05) correlated with lactation performance. In conclusion, the study demonstrated that YC can influence the rumen microbial composition, reduce the abundance of harmful fungi in the rumen, and improve lactation performance in dairy goats, suggesting that the addition of YC to dairy goat diets has good application prospects.
A CLUB GUESSING TOOLBOX I
Authors: INAMDAR TANMAY , RINOT ASSAF 
Published: January 2025

AbstractClub guessing principles were introduced by Shelah as a weakening of Jensen’s diamond. Most spectacularly, they were used to prove Shelah’s
$\textsf{ZFC}$
bound on
$2^{\aleph _\omega }$
. These principles have found many other applications: in cardinal arithmetic and PCF theory; in the construction of combinatorial objects on uncountable cardinals such as Jónsson algebras, strong colourings, Souslin trees, and pathological graphs; to the non-existence of universals in model theory; to the non-existence of forcing axioms at higher uncountable cardinals; and many more.In this paper, the first part of a series, we survey various forms of club guessing that have appeared in the literature, and then systematically study the various ways in which a club guessing sequence can be improved, especially in the way the frequency of guessing is calibrated.We include an expository section intended for those unfamiliar with club guessing and which can be read independently of the rest of the article.
Inquiring for yourself for others
Authors: Winokur Benjamin 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Why should you inquire for yourself as a novice in a domain of inquiry when, for most questions within most domains, there are established experts to consult instead? In the face of this question, recent discussants of “autonomous-yet-novice” inquiry have sought to defend its epistemic value for the inquirer. Here I argue that autonomous-yet-novice inquiry can also be epistemically beneficial for agents other than the inquirer herself. Paradigm cases are those in which one agent improves her zetetic skills or virtues through an encounter or interaction with a more skillful or virtuous autonomous-yet-novice inquirer.
Should we respond correctly to our reasons?
Authors: Schmidt Sebastian 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
It has been argued that rationality consists in responding correctly to reasons. Recent defenses of the normativity of rationality assume that this implies that we always ought to be rational. However, this follows only if the reasons rationality requires us to correctly respond to are normative reasons. Recent meta-epistemological contributions have questioned whether epistemic reasons are normative. If they were right, then epistemic rationality wouldn’t provide us with normative reasons independently of wrong-kind reasons to be epistemically rational. This paper spells out this neglected challenge for the normativity of epistemic rationality by connecting the two bodies of literature. Moreover, it generalizes this challenge to the rationality of desire, intention, and emotion. The upshot is that we can only answer the normative question about rationality if we debate about blame and accountability for holding different kinds of irrational attitudes, as well as about the sources of mental normativity.
The epistemic dangers of journalistic balance
Authors: Terzian Giulia 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The newsroom routine prescribing that public interest disagreements be covered in a balanced fashion is a cornerstone of informative journalism, particularly in the Anglo-American world. Balanced reporting has been frequently criticised by journalism and communication scholars on multiple grounds; most notoriously, for its tendency to devolve into false balance, whereby a viewpoint conflict is improperly portrayed as a dispute between epistemic equals. Moreover, a widely shared intuition is that peddlers of false balance are deserving of blame. This seems right; if the charge is to stick, however, we need a more detailed understanding of exactly why falsely balanced journalism is so problematic. This article fills some of these gaps by drawing on discussions in argumentation theory, to reconstruct the kind of inferential pattern set off by balanced reporting; social epistemology, to examine the kind of evidence produced by tokens of this format; and theories of pragmatic enrichment, to identify the mechanisms leading recipients to unwarranted conclusions about the reported topic.
Sexist Beliefs in a Sexist World: Exploring the Causal Role of Sexism in Sexist Beliefs
Authors: Brinkerhoff Anna 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The claim that prejudice causes prejudiced beliefs is a familiar one. Call it the causal claim. In this paper, I turn to sexism and sexist beliefs to explore the causal claim within the context of current debates in the ethics of beliefs about moral encroachment on epistemic rationality. My goal is to consider and arbitrate between plausible ways of fleshing out the idea that the non-doxastic dimensions of sexism (including its motivational and affective components as well as its structural and institutional varieties) cause sexist beliefs in a normatively significant way – that is, in a way that can render those beliefs epistemically deficient. I suggest that, in conjunction with the assumption that sexist beliefs are epistemically irrational, each position in the ethics of belief debate lends itself to a different interpretation of the causal claim: purism about epistemic rationality supports a narrow interpretation, while revisionism supports a broad one. After developing each interpretation, I argue that – at the heart of the disagreement between them – is a different story about the normative significance of the fact that evidence about an unfortunate truth has a sexist provenance. Along the way, I consider what it means for evidence to be “stacked in favor” of sexist beliefs.