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Aion: Live Migration for In-Memory Databases with Zero Downtime and Reduced Redundant Data Transfer
Authors: Cao Huijie , Huang Chenfeng , Liu Shengchi , Hu Huiqi , Zhao Minghao , Zhou Xuan , Tu Yaofeng , Qian Weining 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Distributed in-memory databases are widely adopted to achieve low latency and high bandwidth for data-intensive applications. They support scale-out by sharding and distributing data across multiple nodes. To efficiently adapt to various workloads, distributed in-memory databases must be capable of migrating shards across nodes. In this paper, we demonstrate that state-of-the-art approaches experience significant performance degradation during migration due to service downtime and redundant data transfer. Furthermore, our findings indicate that the presence of service downtime constrains the scalability of migration strategies, while the transfer of redundant data during the snapshot transfer phase limits their adaptability to dynamic workloads. To this end, this paper proposes Aion, a live migration strategy designed for distributed in-memory databases. Aion eliminates any potential service downtime by immediately switching transaction routing to the destination node. To ensure data consistency between the source and destination nodes, as well as serializable execution during migration, Aion proposes the mutual validation phase. Moreover, Aion introduces an analysis phase before the snapshot transfer phase to identify dynamically changing hotspots in workloads. The analysis phase identifies and transfers tuples and versions accessed less frequently to the destination node, reducing the amount of data transferred. Aion is implemented on a distributed in-memory database and evaluated using various OLTP workloads. The results demonstrate that Aion can fundamentally eliminate service downtime, adapt effectively to various workloads and exhibit robust scalability. Compared to state-of-the-art approaches, Aion achieves up to 2.25x–6.57x higher throughput during migration and shortens the migration duration by 53.7–68.2%.
Surveillance Digitisation, Performativity, and Teacher-Student Relationships in a Blended Learning Setting
Authors: Calderwood Sarah Julia 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study investigates how digitized surveillance technologies impact teacher-student relationships in a blended learning environment at a UAE university. Using semi-structured faculty interviews, it examines the effects of tools such as plagiarism detection, class recordings, and learning analytics on trust and engagement. The findings reveal tensions between institutional goals of academic integrity and active participation and the unintended consequences of fostering performative behaviours and eroding relational trust. Teachers report that surveillance mechanisms promote compliance over genuine learning, reshaping their roles and interactions with students. Despite these challenges, educators employ strategies of resistance, prioritising human connection and relational pedagogy to counteract the dehumanising effects of constant monitoring. This study contributes to postdigital scholarship by exploring the complex entanglements of technology, pedagogy, and trust, emphasising the need for critical and human-centred approaches to digital education.
Microplastics in pelagic and demersal fishes from the Meghna River estuary, Bangladesh
Authors: Hossain M. Shahadat , Bhuiyan Md. Riyad Hossain , Uddin Mohammad Nasir , Sharifuzzaman S. M. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Microplastics (MPs) were investigated in four fish species viz., paradise threadfin (Polynemus paradiseus), corsula mullet (Rhinomugil corsula), flathead sillago (Sillaginopsis panijus) and king gobyeel (Taenioides sandwipi), which were collected from the Meghna River estuary in Bangladesh. The gastrointestinal tracts (GITs) of fishes (n = 80 in total) were examined for the presence of MPs following alkali digestion, microscopic observation and μ-FTIR analysis. A total of 573 MPs were detected across all four fish species, indicating the presence of MPs in 81.3% of the fish samples. On average, there were 7.16 ± 4.33 MP items/fish, 2.16 ± 1.76 items/g of GIT and 0.15 ± 0.12 items/g of body weight. Polyethylene, polypropylene and nylon were the most abundant polymers, comprising 47%, 23% and 19%, respectively, according to μ-FTIR analysis. The majority of MPs were fibers (62.48%), with white being the dominant color. R. corsula demonstrated the highest number of MPs in the < 500 μm size range, suggesting that smaller particles are more bio-available to pelagic fish. The findings confirm the contamination of the Meghna River estuary by MPs, and their presence in local fish raises concerns about potential public health risks through the food chain.
Parametric study on configuration geometry effect on thrust performance of annular ED nozzles
Authors: Wang Ge , Zou Jun , Chen Lei , Guan Ben 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
A numerical investigation is conducted to uncover the parametric influence of configuration geometry on the thrust performance of annular expansion deflection (ED) nozzles. Based on the classic design principle of Taylor’s ED nozzle configuration, the influences of six geometric elements, covering the expansion channel region, the near-pintle region, and the shroud region, including 13 nozzle configurations, are examined in detail. The flow characteristics in each nozzle are demonstrated, according to which the connections between the geometric changes and nozzle thrust performance are elucidated. The present results show that the nozzle flow pattern is closely related to the nozzle configuration geometry. In the open operation mode of the ED nozzle, the wide expansion channel has very little restriction on the axial expansion of the exhaust gas. The high axial velocity brings strong shock strength and total pressure loss, which are unfavorable to the nozzle thrust performance. The large curvature of the shroud expansion section contributes greatly to the exhaust gas deflection, which increases the mass flow rate of the supersonic core flow zone through the nozzle exit plane, and therefore favors the thrust performance. In the closed operation mode, geometric differences in the expansion channel region have little effect on the supersonic gas, which fills almost the entire nozzle. The shroud region still affects the axial deflection of the gas and its large curvature is associated with superior thrust performance. These investigations suggest that the annular ED nozzles with narrow expansion channels and large shroud curvatures are superior in thrust performance.
Do people like financial nudges?
Authors: van den Akker Merle , Sunstein Cass R. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Do people like financial nudges? To answer that question we conducted a pre-registered survey presenting people with 36 hypothetical scenarios describing financial interventions. We varied levels of transparency (i.e., explaining how the interventions worked), framing (interventions framed in terms of spending, or saving), and ‘System’ (interventions could target either System 1 or System 2). Participants were a random sample of 2,100 people drawn from a representative Australian population. All financial interventions were tested across six dependent variables: approval, benefit, ethics, manipulation, the likelihood of use, as well as the likelihood of use if the intervention were to be proposed by a bank. Results indicate that people generally approve of financial interventions, rating them as neutral to positive across all dependent variables (except for manipulation, which was reverse coded). We find effects of framing and System. People have strong and significant preferences for System 2 interventions, and interventions framed in terms of savings. Transparency was not found to have a significant impact on how people rate financial interventions. Financial interventions continue to be rated positive, regardless of the messenger. Looking at demographics, we find that participants who were female, younger, living in metro areas and earning higher incomes were most likely to favor financial interventions, and this effect is especially strong for those aged under 45. We discuss the implications for these results as applied to the financial sector.
Prevalence of daily fruit and vegetable intake by socio-economic characteristics, women’s empowerment, and climate zone: an ecological study in Latin American cities
Authors: Valentino Giovanna , Auchincloss Amy H. , Acharya Binod , Tumas Natalia , López-Olmedo Nancy , Ortigoza Ana , de Menezes Mariana Carvalho , Kroker-Lobos María Fernanda , Nazzal Carolina 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This cross-sectional ecological study described fruit and vegetable (F&V) intake variability across 144 cities in 8 Latin American countries and by city-level contextual variables. Data sources came from health surveys and census data (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru). Self-reported frequency of F&V intake was harmonised across surveys. Daily F&V intake was considered as consumption 7 d of the week. Using a mixed-effects model, we estimated age and sex-standardised city prevalences of daily F&V intake. Through Kruskal–Wallis tests, we compared city F&V daily intake prevalence by tertiles of city variables related to women’s empowerment, socio-economics, and climate zones. The median prevalence for daily F&V intake was 55.7% across all cities (22.1% to 85.4%). Compared to the least favourable tertile of city conditions, F&V daily intake prevalence was higher for cities within the most favourable tertile of per capita GDP (median = 65.7% vs. 53.0%), labour force participation (median = 68.7% vs. 49.4%), women achievement-labour force score (median = 63.9% vs. 45.7%), and gender inequality index (median = 58.6% vs. 48.6%). Also, prevalences were higher for temperate climate zones than arid climate zones (median = 65.9% vs. 50.6%). No patterns were found by city level of educational attainment, city size, or population density. This study provides evidence that the prevalence of daily F&V intake varies across Latin American cities and may be favoured by higher socio-economic development, women’s empowerment, and temperate weather. Interventions to improve F&V intake in Latin America should consider the behaviour disparities related to underlying local social, economic, and climate zone characteristics.
Associations between social determinants of health and mental health disorders among U.S. population: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Tanarsuwongkul S. , Liu J. , Spaulding M. , Perea-Schmittle K. , Lohman M. , Wang Q. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Aims
The impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on mental health is increasingly realized. A comprehensive study examining the associations of SDOH with mental health disorders has yet to be accomplished. This study evaluated the associations between five domains of SDOH and the SDOH summary score and mental health disorders in the United States.

Methods
We analyzed data from a diverse group of participants enrolled in the All of Us research programme, a research programme to gather data from one million people living in the United States, in a cross-sectional design. The primary exposure was SDOH based on Healthy People 2030: education access and quality, economic stability, healthcare access and quality, social and community context, and neighbourhood and built environment. A summary SDOH score was calculated by adding each adverse SDOH risk (any SDOH vs. no SDOH). Our primary outcomes were diagnoses of major depression (MD) (i.e., major depressive disorder, recurrent MD or MD in remission) and anxiety disorders (AD) (i.e., generalized AD and other anxiety-related disorders). Multiple logistic regression models were used to determine adjusted odd ratios (aORs) for MD and/or ADs after controlling for covariates.

Results
A total of 63,162 participants with MD were identified (22,277 [35.3%] age 50–64 years old; 41,876 [66.3%] female). A total of 77,624 participants with AD were identified (25,268 [32.6%] age 50–64 years old; 52,224 [67.3%] female). Factors associated with greater odds of MD and AD included having less than a college degree, annual household income less than 200% of federal poverty level, housing concerns, lack of transportation, food insecurity, and unsafe neighbourhoods. Having no health insurance was associated with lower odds of both MD and AD (aOR, 0.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.46–0.51 and aOR, 0.44; 95% CI, 0.42–0.47, respectively). SDOH summary score was strongly associated with the likelihood of having MD and AD (aOR, 1.97; 95% CI, 1.89–2.06 and aOR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.63–1.75, respectively).

Conclusions
This study found associations between all five domains of SDOH and the higher odds of having MD and/or AD. The strong correlations between the SDOH summary score and mental health disorders indicate a possible use of the summary score as a measure of risk of developing mental health disorders.
Evaluation of a new model of care for bladder management in a statewide spinal cord service
Authors: Gabbe Belinda J. , Haughton Stacey RJ , Nunn Andrew , Graco Marnie , Michael Chris , Reeder Sandra , McGaw Rebekah , Berlowitz David J. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Study design
Registry-based cohort study.

Objectives
To evaluate the impact of the introduction of a new bladder management model of care at the Victorian Spinal Cord Service (VSCS) on the incidence of subsequent emergency department presentations and readmissions to hospital for urinary tract infection (UTI) in the first 2 years after injury.

Setting
VSCS, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia.

Methods
A new model of care that prioritized intermittent self-catheterization was implemented at the VSCS on 1 August 2017. Data from the Victorian State Trauma Registry and Austin Health medical record were used to compare the rate of readmissions, emergency department (ED) presentations and hospitalisations for UTI in the first two years post-injury before and after practice was changed.

Results
A total of 333 cases were included; 149 cases pre-model of care change and 184 cases after. 143 males and 41 females with a mean (SD) age of 48.9 (19.7) were admitted to the VSCS following the change in model of care. The rate of any subsequent hospitalisation for UTI (ED presentation or admission) was lower following the introduction of the new bladder management model of care (Incidence rate ratio 0.30, 95% CI 0.12–0.73).

Conclusions
Our data demonstrates the real-world impact of a change in bladder management after new SCI. These data strengthen the consensus recommendation in current practice guidelines.
Motor cortical neuronal hyperexcitability associated with α-synuclein aggregation
Authors: Chen Liqiang , Chehade Hiba Douja , Chu Hong-Yuan 
Published: January 2025

Αbstract
In Parkinson’s disease (PD), Lewy pathology deposits in the cerebral cortex, but how the pathology disrupts cortical circuit integrity and function remains poorly understood. To begin to address this question, we injected α-synuclein (αSyn) preformed fibrils (PFFs) into the dorsolateral striatum of mice to seed αSyn pathology in the cortical cortex and induce degeneration of midbrain dopaminergic neurons. We reported that αSyn aggregates accumulate in the motor cortex in a layer- and cell-subtype-specific pattern. Specifically, αSyn aggregates-bearing intratelencephalic neurons (ITNs) showed hyperexcitability, increased input resistance, and decreased cell capacitance, which were associated with impaired HCN channel function. Morphologically, the αSyn aggregates-bearing ITNs showed shrinkage of cell bodies and loss of dendritic spines. Last, we showed that partial dopamine depletion is not sufficient to alter thalamocortical transmission to cortical pyramidal neurons. Our results provide a novel mechanistic understanding of cortical circuit dysfunction in PD.
Long-lived entanglement of molecules in magic-wavelength optical tweezers
Authors: Ruttley Daniel K. , Hepworth Tom R. , Guttridge Alexander , Cornish Simon L. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Realizing quantum control and entanglement of particles is crucial for advancing both quantum technologies and fundamental science. Substantial developments in this domain have been achieved in a variety of systems1–5. In this context, ultracold polar molecules offer new and unique opportunities because of their more complex internal structure associated with vibration and rotation, coupled with the existence of long-range interactions6,7. However, the same properties make molecules highly sensitive to their environment8–10, affecting their coherence and utility in some applications. Here we show that by engineering an exceptionally controlled environment using rotationally magic11,12 optical tweezers, we can achieve long-lived entanglement between pairs of molecules using detectable hertz-scale interactions. We prepare two-molecule Bell states with fidelity

$$0.92{4}_{-0.016}^{+0.013}$$

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, limited by detectable leakage errors. When correcting for these errors, the fidelity is

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. We show that the second-scale entanglement lifetimes are limited solely by these errors, providing opportunities for research in quantum-enhanced metrology7,13, ultracold chemistry14 and the use of rotational states in quantum simulation, quantum computation and as quantum memories. The extension of precise quantum control to complex molecular systems will enable their additional degrees of freedom to be exploited across many domains of quantum science15–17.
A Chromosomal-level genome assembly and annotation of fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii)
Authors: Li Li , Hu Fawen , Liu Dong , Wang Xiaolong , Diao Jing , Zhu Yijing , Gao Fengxiang , Fan Ying , Jian Yuxia , Wang Xue , Pan Lei , Guo Wen 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii Jordan & Starks, 1895) is a valuable marine fish species, crucial for aquaculture in Northern China due to its high-quality meat and significant economic value. However, the aquaculture industry faces challenges such as trait degradation, early sexual maturity, and disease susceptibility, necessitating advanced genomic interventions for sustainable cultivation. This study presents the first chromosomal-level genome assembly of H. otakii, achieved using PacBio long-read sequencing and Hi-C technology. The assembly yielded a genome size of 682.43 Mb with a contig N50 size of 2.39 Mb and a scaffold N50 size of 27.83 Mb. The completeness of genome assessed by BUSCO is 96.99%. A total of 22,334 protein-coding genes were predicted, with 21,619 (96.80%) functionally annotated across various protein databases. This genomic resource is a step forward in supporting the breeding, germplasm conservation, and enhancement of H. otakii, facilitating genetic studies and the development of strategies for disease resistance and growth optimization in aquaculture.
Influence of spousal educational disparities on intimate partner violence (IPV) against pregnant women: a study of 30 countries
Authors: Nishan M. D. Nahid Hassan , Ahmed M. Z. E. M. Naser Uddin , Mashreky Saidur Rahman , Dalal Koustuv 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) during pregnancy poses a serious threat to maternal health, particularly in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite these known risks, the role of spousal educational differences in IPV during pregnancy remains poorly understood. This study aimed to examine this influence, analyzing data from multiple countries across five continents. This study utilized data from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) focusing on lower and LMIC countries. DHS employs two-stage sampling to gather comprehensive health data. Thirty countries from five regions were selected. Covariates like husband’s age, residence, wealth, education, husband’s working status, husband’s education, and spousal educational gap were considered. Cross-sectional survey design was considered. Chi-square test was done to find the association between IPV and covariates. Binary logistic regression was used to assess whether the independent variable is related to spousal educational disparity and other covariates of IPV during pregnancy. Out of 152,643 (weighted) pregnant women from all five continents, 8357 (weighted) experienced IPV during pregnancy. IPV is most prevalent in Papua New Guinea (17.01%; 95% CI 15.76–18.38%)), while least prevalent in Cambodia (0.99%; 95% CI 0.88–1.10%)). Overall, the IPV prevalence was (5.47%; 95% CI 5.30–5.65%)). Educational disparity and socioeconomic factors play a significant role in encountering IPV during pregnancy. This study revealed complex, region-specific effects on violence likelihood, emphasizing implications for policymakers and practitioners addressing IPV. Education disparity emerged as a significant factor; lower-educated couples exhibit increased abusive behavior.
ATKB-PID: an adaptive control method for micro tension under complex hot rolling conditions
Authors: Xu Xinkai , Song Xiangrong , Qi Zheng 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
At present, the parameters of the controllers in hot rolling roughing microtension control systems are not adaptively adjustable to variations in working conditions, which compromises both width accuracy and production stability. To address this issue, this paper introduces an ATKB-PID adaptive micro tension control method. This method incorporates a linear attention layer and utilizes a K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithm to predict the optimal learning rate and inertia coefficient under actual operating conditions. Furthermore, an objective function is tailored to production indices to enhance model performance. Comparative experiments with both established and recently introduced controllers demonstrate that the proposed ATKB-PID method exhibits a smaller steady-state error and quicker adjustment time. The ATKB-PID control method is well-suited for the complex and dynamic microtension control demands in thermal roughing processes, showing promising application potential.
Genetic proxies for clinical traits are associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19
Authors: Chaddock N. J. M. , Crossfield S. S. R. , Pujades-Rodriguez M. , Iles M. M. , Morgan A. W. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Routine use of genetic data in healthcare is much-discussed, yet little is known about its performance in epidemiological models including traditional risk factors. Using severe COVID-19 as an exemplar, we explore the integration of polygenic risk scores (PRS) into disease models alongside sociodemographic and clinical variables. PRS were optimized for 23 clinical variables and related traits previously-associated with severe COVID-19 in up to 450,449 UK Biobank participants, and tested in 9,560 individuals diagnosed in the pre-vaccination era. Associations were further adjusted for (i) sociodemographic and (ii) clinical variables. Pathway analyses of PRS were performed to improve biological understanding of disease. In univariate analyses, 17 PRS were associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19 and, of these, four remained associated with COVID-19 outcomes following adjustment for sociodemographic/clinical variables: hypertension PRS (OR = 1.1, 95%CI 1.03–1.18), atrial fibrillation PRS (OR = 1.12, 95%CI 1.03–1.22), peripheral vascular disease PRS (OR = 0.9, 95%CI 0.82–0.99), and Alzheimer’s disease PRS (OR = 1.14, 95%CI 1.05–1.25). Pathway analyses revealed enrichment of genetic variants in pathways for cardiac muscle contraction (genes N = 5; beta[SE] = 3.48[0.60]; adjusted-P = 1.86 × 10−5). These findings underscore the potential for integrating genetic data into epidemiological models and highlight the advantages of utilizing multiple trait PRS rather than a single PRS for a specific outcome of interest.