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Cover crop influence on nutrient cycling, nematode population and soybean yield in the Brazilian Cerrado
Authors: Souza Victória Santos , Santos Darliane Castro , Ferreira Jaqueline Gomes , Fialho Arlini Rodrigues , Souza Stéfany Oliveira , Gonçalo Tulio Porto , Sousa João Vitor Alves , Cruvinel Aline Guimarães , Vilela Lourival , Paim Tiago Prado , Almeida Rodrigo Estevam Munhoz , Cherubin Maurício Roberto 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Soybean-maize succession is the main annual cropping system used in Brazilian cerrado. However, due to water restrictions, the cultivation of maize (off-season crop) is not viable after cultivation of late maturing soybean cultivars and/or when late soybean seeding occurs due adverse weather conditions. In this scenario, the use of cover crops can be a good option to benefit soil health and consequently the soybean yield in the next crop season. The objective is to evaluate the effects of cover crops on biomass inputs, nutrient cycling, and nematode control during the off-season in the Cerrado biome. The study was conducted for three years in two locations in the state of Goiás. We evaluated five options of cover crops after soybean cultivation: 1) Mix of cover crops (Pennisetum glaucum, Crotalaria spectabilis, and Urochloa ruziziensis), 2) P. glaucum, 3) C. spectabilis, 4) U. ruziziensis 5) U. brizantha cv. Marandu, and 6) U. brizantha BRS Paiaguás. The results revealed that Pennisetum glaucum (9633 and 6958 kg ha-1 in Montividiu and Rio Verde) and U. brizantha cv. Marandu (8015 kg ha-1 in Rio Verde) produced the highest amount of biomass on average over three years. The treatments soybean/Crotalaria spectabilis and soybean/Pennisetum glaucum reduce the population of the nematodes. However, the use of a more diversified system such as the mix of cover crops provided a greater soybean yield, soil coverage and a high concentration and release of nutrients during the soybean cycle. Being one important alternative for ensure agricultural sustainability in the Cerrado.
Model-Based Estimation of Heart Movements using Microwave Doppler Radar Sensor
Authors: Ota Takashi , Okusa Kosuke 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This paper describes the development of a non-contact method for continuously estimating heart movements using a microwave Doppler radar sensor. With this method, mathematical models of cardiac physiology, i.e. the shape and movements of the heart, are created, and Doppler reflected waves are simulated based on these models. In this study, eight subjects were measured and analyzed for one minute, seated shallowly in a chair in the rested state with breathing and body movements allowed. Sinusoidal and extended triangular wave models based on cardiac physiology were employed as the mathematical models. Evaluations of cross-correlation coefficients obtained with the two models showed that those of the extended triangular wave model exceeded 0.9 while those of the sinusoidal wave model were around 0.7. The findings also revealed that extended triangular wave model parameters that maximize cross-correlation coefficients, such as heart radius and extended triangular wave, differed by subject. For instance, the estimated heart radii ranged between 4.2 cm and 7.0 cm depending on the subject, which is consistent with the findings of medical studies that report the heart radii of men and women in Japan to be about 5 cm. These results confirm the validity and effectiveness of the proposed method.
Effect of Volume Fraction of Mesh on The Flexural Strength of Flat and Ribbed Ferrocement Panel
Authors: Gaidhankar Darshan G. , Dubey Rushikesh K. , Kulkarni Mrudula S. , Shinde Sumant N. , Ingle Ganesh S. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Ferrocement is a composite used as a construction material. For any construction material, one of the crucial parameters considered during design is flexural and impact strength. This study’s objective was to look at how ribbed ferrocement panels behave when subjected to flexural and impact loads. The goal of this work was to determine how panel thickness and volume proportion of mesh affect the flexural and impact strength of ribbed ferrocement panels through an experimental and analytical programme. The experimental work consists of the preparation of ferrocement panels with 20mm, 30mm, and 40 mm thicknesses. For the preparation of the specimens, a matrix with a strength of 40 MPa and a mix proportion of cement and sand was 1:1.75 with a water-cement ratio of 0.40 was utilized. The specimens were reinforced with welded square wire mesh for a volume proportion of mesh between 1.5% to 2% for different sizes. These specimens were tested under two-point flexural loading and drop-weight impact loading. The ANSYS 16.0 programme was utilized for the analytical work to compare the experimental results by evaluating the deformation and equivalent stresses. The findings of this investigation show that specimen flexural and impact strength increased along with a rise in the panel thickness as mesh volume proportions increased. For flexural and impact loading, ribs provide adequate stiffness and skeletal steel provides good ductility as compared to those without rib specimens. The experimental findings were compared to the analytical work results and exhibited good agreement.
Supply Chain Strategies and Competitive Advantage: A Roadmap to Achieving Sustainable Performance
Authors: Tariq Samran , Nisar Qasim Ali , Mahmood Kashif , Moeen Ramish 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
In the last decade, the rise of competition and the globalization of markets have resulted in heightened difficulties in delivering goods and services according to the customer expectations cost effectively and efficiently. The main objective of this research is to explore the relationship between Supply Chain strategies with Competitive Advantage of firms that enhance the sustainable performance of the organizations. This study is based on the quantitative study and questionnaire were use to collect the data from supply providers of the hospitality and related industry of Pakistan. The smartPLS4 SEM bootstrapping was employed to analyze the data collected from supply chain professionals. The findings of this study indicate supplier relations, collaboration planning, forecasting, replenishment (CPFR), and leagile supply chain have significant relationships with a firm’s competitive advantage and sustainable performance. The conceptual model presented in this research can be thought as a fundamental reference point for industry professionals seeking to develop and design effective supply chain performance strategies. This study which is one of the first study best of knowledge suggests that lean and agile (leagile) are connected, and when combined with supplier relations and CPFR, they can create a competitive advantage for firms and improve overall organizational performance in the hospitality and related industries.
The Hippo-YAP signaling pathway drives CD24-mediated immune evasion in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma via macrophage phagocytosis
Authors: Yan Ziyi , Hou Jinghan , Zhang Lichen , Chen Zhen , Gao Can , Ahmad Nor Haz , Guo Mingzhou , Wang Weilong , han tao , Chang Tingmin , Kang Xiaohong , Wang Li dong , Liang Yinming , Li Xiumin , Zhou Xiaofeng 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most lethal malignancies in the world with poor prognosis. Despite the promising applications of immunotherapy, the objective response rate is still unsatisfactory. We have previously shown that Hippo/YAP signaling acts as a powerful tumor promoter in ESCC. However, whether Hippo/YAP signaling is involved in tumor immune escape in ESCC remains largely unknown. Here, we show that YAP directly activates transcription of the “don’t eat me” signal CD24, and plays a crucial role in driving tumor cells to avoid phagocytosis by macrophages. Mechanistically, YAP regulates CD24 expression by interacting with TEAD and binding the CD24 promoter to initiate transcription, which facilitates tumor cell escape from macrophage-mediated immune attack. Our animal model data and clinical data show that YAP combined with CD24 in tumor microenvironment redefines the impact of TAMs on the prognosis of ESCC patients which will provide a valuable basis for precision medicine. Moreover, treatment with YAP inhibitor altered the distribution of macrophages and suppressed tumorigenesis and progression of ESCC in vivo. Together, our study provides a novel link between Hippo/YAP signaling and macrophage-mediated immune escape, which suggests that the Hippo-YAP-CD24 axis may act as a promising target to improve the prognosis of ESCC patients.
Dynamic changes and sustainable usage of soil water in the wheat- maize and rape-maize rotation in terrace fields of Southwest China
Authors: Yang Guotao , Chen Hong , Li Chong , Nabi Farhan , Liang Cheng , Shen Kaiqin , Wang Xuechun , Hu Yungao 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The terraced agriculture has great significance for the utilization of soil water and crop carbon fixation in hilly areas, which is beneficial to the sustainable development of soil water. In this study, we focused on two main rotation modes (WM, winter wheat-summer maize rotation; RM, winter rape-summer maize rotation) as the research objective of this experiment. By reducing nitrogen fertilizer (N1 is normal fertilization, N2 is reduced by 15%), exploring the change in soil water and crop carbon under two rotation systems, as well as crop water use efficiency and carbon fixation under nitrogen fertilizer application. The results showed that compared with WM, the RM yield increased significantly by 7.52%, crop carbon fixation was significantly increased by 14.4%, while soil water consumption decreased significantly by 3.45% in the respective treatment. The crop water use efficiency increased significantly by 11.48% in RM as compared to WM, which indicates RM had stronger crop water utilization and crop carbon fixation capabilities. We also found no significant difference in WM soil water consumption, yield, crop carbon fixation and crop water use efficiency under N2 treatment. The environmental load rate of RM soil water was significantly lower than that of WM in the same treatment. Therefore, RM faced less soil water deficit and was more sustainable. In conclusion, the RM in hilly regions had better soil water utilization, economic benefit, carbon fixation and more conducive to the sustainable development of soil water storage than the WM.
The short- and long-term changes of upper airway and facial soft tissue in adult patients treated with Mini- Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Liu Cuiyu , Wang Kaixin , Jiang Chunmiao , Zhao Yang , Zhang Yiyan , Zhang Qianwen , Fan Cunhui , Liu Yang 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Objective: This study aims to assess the short- and long-term changes in the upper airway and facial soft tissue after mini-implant -assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in nongrowing patients with maxillary transverse deficiency (MTD).
Methods: Five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) were searched up to 10 March 2023 without limitations and included studies were identified in accordance with the PICOS principles. The main outcomes were classified into three groups: 1) nasal cavity changes, 2) upper airway volume changes and 3) alar changes. Six reviewers independently completed literature screening, data extraction and quality evaluation. The mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to assess changes in the main outcomes. Heterogeneity tests, subgroup analyses, sensitivity analyses, and publication bias were also analysed.
Result: Overall, 2158 articles were retrieved; 18 articles met the inclusion criteria, and 16 articles were included for data analysis. Nasal cavity width (WMD: 1.58 mm; 95% CI: 0.90, 2.26) and nasal floor width (WMD: 1.88 mm; 95% CI: 0.75, 3.02) increased significantly. While palatopharyngeal volume (WMD: 0.2 cm3, 95% CI: -0.61, 1.00), glossopharyngeal volume (WMD: -0.35 cm3, 95% CI: -1.88, 1.18) and hypopharyngeal volume (WMD: -0.90 cm3; 95% CI: -1.86, 0.06) remained unchanged, nasal cavity volume (WMD: 1.24 cm3, 95% CI: 0.68, 1.81), nasopharyngeal volume (MD: 0.75 cm3, 95% CI: 0.44, 1.06), oropharyngeal volume (WMD: 0.59 cm3, 95% CI: 0.27, 0.92), and total volume of the upper airway (WMD: 1.67 cm3, 95% CI: 0.68, 2.66) increased significantly (P<0.05). Alar width (WMD: 1.47 mm; 95% CI: 0.40, 2.55) and alar base width (WMD: 2.02 mm; 95% CI: 0.26, 3.77) also increased in the short term.
Conclusion: MARPE can increase nasal cavity width, nasal cavity volume, nasopharyngeal volume and oropharyngeal volume for nongrowing patients, but has no significant effect on hypopharyngeal volume. In addition, the alar width also increased. However, the studies included in this meta-analysis were mainly retrospective, nonrandomized and small in number, so the findings should be interpreted with caution and high-quality RCTs need to be studied.
A global survey of eco-evolutionary pressures acting on horizontal gene transfer
Authors: Dmitrijeva Marija , Tackmann Janko , Rodrigues João Matias , Huerta-Cepas Jaime , Coelho Luis Pedro , von Mering Christian 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Horizontal gene transfer, the exchange of genetic material through means other than reproduction, is a fundamental force in prokaryotic genome evolution. Genomic persistence of horizontally transferred genes has been shown to be influenced by both ecological and evolutionary factors. However, the limited availability of ecological information apart from species’ isolation sources prevented deeper exploration of ecological contributions to horizontal gene transfer. Here, we assessed extensive ecological profiles of gene-exchanging organisms, focusing on transfers detected through explicit phylogenetic methods. By analysing the observed horizontal gene transfer events, we show distinct functional profiles for recent versus old events. Although most genes transferred are accessory, genes transferred earlier in evolution tend to be more ubiquitous within present-day species. Based on environmental information, we find that co-occurring, interacting, and high-abundance species tend to exchange more genes. Finally, we show that host-associated specialist species are much more likely to exchange genes with each other, while generalist species display less of a preference towards HGT with other species in their assigned habitat. Our study covers an unprecedented scale of integrated horizontal gene transfer and environmental information, highlighting broad eco-evolutionary trends.
Development of body mass index in adulthood and risk of subtypes of postmenopausal breast cancer
Authors: Busund Marit Katinka , Ursin Giske , Lund Eiliv , Wilsgaard Tom , Rylander Charlotta 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background
Body fatness is a dynamic exposure throughout life. To provide more insight into the association between body mass index (BMI) and postmenopausal breast cancer, we aimed to examine the age at onset, duration, intensity and trajectories of body fatness in adulthood in relation to risk of breast cancer subtypes.
Methods
Based on self-reported anthropometry in the prospective Norwegian Women and Cancer Study, we calculated the age at onset, duration, and intensity of overweight and obesity using linear mixed-effects models. BMI trajectories in adulthood were modeled using group-based trajectory modeling. We used Cox proportional hazards models to calculate hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the associations between BMI exposures and breast cancer subtypes in 151,487 postmenopausal women.
Results
A total of 7,223 incident invasive postmenopausal breast cancer cases occurred during follow-up. Increased overweight duration and age at the onset of overweight or obesity were associated with luminal A-like breast cancer. Significant heterogeneity was observed in the association between overweight duration and the intrinsic-like subtypes (pheterogeneity 0.03). Compared with women who remained at normal weight throughout adulthood, women with a descending BMI trajectory had a reduced risk of luminal A-like breast cancer (HR 0.54, 95% CI 0.33–0.90), whereas women with ascending BMI trajectories were at increased risk (HR 1.09; 95% CI 1.01–1.17 for “Normal-overweight”; HR 1.20; 95% CI 1.07–1.33 for “Normal-obesity”). Overweight duration and weighted cumulative years of overweight and obesity were inversely associated with luminal B-like breast cancer.
Conclusions
Decreasing body fatness from obesity in adulthood was inversely associated with overall, hormone receptor-positive, and luminal A-like breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This study highlights the potential health benefits of reducing weight in adulthood and the health risks associated with increasing weight throughout adult life. Moreover, our data provide evidence of intrinsic-like tumor heterogeneity with regard to overweight duration.
Organic superbase-catalyzed oxidation of alkanethiols to dialkyl disulfides by elemental sulfur
Authors: Zhang Zihan , Xu Zhaoyang , Wang Rui , Li Fei , Jiang Heng 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Under atmospheric pressure and solvent-free conditions, organic superbase (SB) catalyzed the oxidation of alkanethiols (RSH) to dialkyl disulfide (R2S2) by using sulfur as oxidant was investigated. The results showed that amidines (DBU, DBN) and guanidines (BTMG, MTBD, TMG) exhibited significantly higher catalytic activity than common organic bases. Under the condition of 3.0 molar ratio of RSH/S (50 mol% excess of RSH), 99~100% yield of (n-C8H17)2S2 could be obtained with 0.1 mol% SB and more than 95% yield of (n-C8H17)2S2 could be also obtained even if with 0.001 mol% SB. The yield of target product R2S2 (R = alkyl, phenyl) was still obtained above 90% when the molar ratio of RSH/S was 2.1 (5 mol% excess of RSH). R2S3 was the only by-product, and no R2S4 was generated. The deprotonation ability of SB to RSH is significantly higher than that of common organic bases, and RS− is the key active species in the catalytic reaction. This synthetic method has the advantages of operational simplicity, inexpensive, and the applicability to 20-30 g scale synthesis strengthen its potential applications for preparing disulfide at an industrial scale.
Morphological and molecular characterization of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)
Authors: OJO Tolulope Bolatito , Togun Adeniyi O. , Dada Oyeyemi A. , Abberton Michael 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) is a multipurpose short-lived perennial food legume that provides fodder and wood for small holders. However, the crop remains underutilized with limited research on its diversification and improvement. Understanding the genetic diversity in germplasm of a crop is an efficient mean for unveiling unique traits that could be exploited for enhancing genetic improvement and utilization. This study characterized pigeon pea accessions using morphological descriptors and molecular markers. Twenty pigeon pea accessions were evaluated under field conditions in a randomized complete block replicated thrice. Data collected on agro-morphological descriptors, were used to characterize the accessions. Young leaf samples collected from each accession was used for DNA extraction following CTAB standard procedure. Genetic diversity was carried out using Diversity Arrays Technology Sequence Single Nucleotide Polymorphic (DArTseq SNP) markers. Data were analysed using PCA, cluster analysis, and ANOVA at α0.05. The accessions differed significantly for all morphological parameters except days to 75% maturity and seed thickness. The accessions grouped into three clusters based on the morphological traits. Out of 2934 SNPs discovered all over the pigeon pea reference genome, only 2532 SNPs were retained after filtering. They were distributed all over the eleven chromosomes of pigeon pea.
Elasmobranch Bycatch in a bottom trawl fishery at Al Hoceima Port in Morocco (Mediterranean Sea)
Authors: Keznine Mohamed , Giovos Ioannis , Mghili Bilal , AL-Mabruk Sara A. A. , Aksissou Mustapha 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This study focuses on the identification and estimation of the number of rays and sharks caught incidentally in the Moroccan Mediterranean Sea and their seasonal variation. In 2020, from 62 bottom trawl surveys, it was estimated that elasmobranchs represent 6.67% (25 kg) of the total catch (372 kg/ trip) per trip in Al Hoceima Bay. Raja clavata and Scyliorhinus canicula were the most abundant species, representing between 27% and 21% of the total elasmobranchs captured respectively, followed by Prionace glauca (19%) and Oxynotus centrina (13%). Single or sporadic captures of the threatened and protected Isurus oxyrinchus and Mobula mobular were further recorded, as well as of the endemic and threatened Raja radula. Elasmobranch bycatch rates vary with depth, season and fishing area. The current data indicate that the Moroccan Mediterranean may be an important breeding area for many elasmobranchs. They also emphasize the urgent necessity for better understanding the interactions between fisheries and elasmobranchs to develop management measures.
A machine learning algorithm for distinguishing Saudi children with and without autism via eye-tracking data
Authors: Alarifi Hana , Aldhalaan Hesham , Hadjikhani Nouchine , Johnels Jakob Åsberg , Alarifi Jhan , Ascenso Guido , Alabdulaziz Reem 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background.
Despite the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) globally, there's a knowledge gap pertaining to autism in Arabic nations. Recognizing the need for validated biomarkers for ASD, our study leverages eye-tracking technology to understand gaze patterns associated with ASD, focusing on joint attention (JA) and atypical gaze patterns during face perception. While previous studies typically evaluate a single eye-tracking metric, our research combines multiple metrics to capture the multidimensional nature of autism, focusing on dwell times on eyes, left facial side, and joint attention.
Methods.
We recorded data from 104 participants (41 neurotypical, mean age: 8.21 ± 4.12 years; 63 with ASD, mean age 8 ± 3.89 years). The data collection consisted of a series of visual stimuli of cartoon faces of humans and animals, presented to the participants in a controlled environment. During each stimulus, the eye movements of the participants were recorded and analyzed, extracting metrics such as time to first fixation and dwell time. We then used these data to train a machine learning classification algorithm, to determine if these biomarkers can be used to diagnose ASD.
Results.
We found no significant difference in eye-dwell time between autistic and control groups on human or animal eyes. However, autistic individuals focused less on the left side of both human and animal faces, indicating reduced left visual field (LVF) bias. They also showed slower response times and shorter dwell times on congruent objects during joint attention (JA) tasks, indicating diminished reflexive joint attention. No significant difference was found in time spent on incongruent objects during JA tasks. These results suggest potential eye-tracking biomarkers for autism. The machine learning model developed achieved accuracy = 0.744, precision = 0.808, recall = 0.778, and F1 score = 0.792, surpassing traditional machine learning methods trained with more typical data (i.e., SCQ scores) under all metrics considered.
Conclusions.
Although the autism group displayed notable differences in reflexive joint attention and left visual field bias, the dwell time on eyes was not significantly different. Nevertheless, the machine algorithm model trained on these data proved effective at diagnosing ASD, showing the potential of these biomarkers. Our study shows promising results and opens up potential for further exploration in this under-researched geographical context.