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The Impacts of Crop Diversity Adoption on Rubber Farmers’ Welfare: Evidence from Thailand
Authors: LEEPROMRATH SIRIMAPORN , ZHOU JIAJUN , Zhou De 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Given the environmental and socioeconomic challenges of monoculture rubber plantation, FAO emphasized the use and protection of crop diversity which also has been proposed for sustainable development of rubber industry in Thailand. But the adoption of such technology is relatively low that makes rubber crop diversity highly controversy in Thailand. With 2,159 observations at rubber household level collected in 2012–2014, present study investigated the impacts of crop diversity adoption on rubber farmers’ net income in Thailand with use of propensity score matching models. The study found that rubber crop diversity adoption had statistically significant negative impacts on the net income of rubber farmers. And the rubber crop diversity farmers got lower net income of [-11,785.29, -10,887.21] baht per person than monoculture rubber farmers. As the rubber crop diversity system usually grants environmental benefits to the local eco-systems which are exactly the positive externalities and non-rewarded in the market, more incentives and supports are necessary to steam up rubber crop diversity adoption and the sustainability of rubber industry in Thailand.
Numerical study on improving the efficiency of MoTe 2 -based heterojunction solar cell with Sb 2 S 3 as hole transport layer
Authors: Rahman Md. Arifur , Haque Md. Dulal , Ali Md. Hasan , I Abu Zafor Md. Touhidul 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

In this study, SCAPS-1D simulator was used to investigate the performance of a solar cell structure based on Molybdenum Telluride (MoTe2) with Antimony Sulfide (Sb2S3) Hole Transport Layer (HTL). The motivations behind choosing MoTe2as an absorber layer for its higher optical absorption efficiency, cost-effectiveness, reliable and stable operation. The comparative study of this introduced (Al/FTO/CdS/MoTe2/Sb2S3/Pt) and baseline solar cell (Al/FTO/CdS/MoTe2/Pt) has been implemented. Various photovoltaic parameters like open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, fill factor, and efficiency have been investigated varying absorber and HTL thickness, doping density, rare surface recombination velocity, defect density, series as well as shunt resistance, temperature and capacitance-voltage (C-V). The determined values of performance parameters of Voc, Jsc,FF, and η are 0.95 V, 38.15 mA/cm2, 81.09% and 29.35% respectively for baseline solar cell. The proposed solar cell performance of η, Voc,Jsc,and FF was found 40.33%, 1.13 V, 40.78 mA/cm2, and 87.63% respectively after optimizing absorber thickness of 0.5 µm and doping concentration of \({ 5\times 10}^{16}\)cm− 3. The implantation of Sb2S3layer contributes to improve the performances by diminishing carrier recombination losses. The present research results indicate the feasible way for obtaining a lower-cost, and higher-efficiency MoTe2−based SC with Sb2S3HTL layer.
Towards time-resolved multi-property measurements by filtered Rayleigh scattering: diagnostic approach and verification
Authors: Doll Ulrich , Kapulla Ralf , Dues Michael , Steinbock Jonas , Melnikov Sergey , Röhle Ingo , Migliorini Matteo , Zachos Pavlos K. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

The use of multiple perspective views is a possible pathway towards the combined measurement of multiple time-resolved flow properties by filtered Rayleigh scattering (FRS). In this study, a six view observation concept is experimentally verified on a aspirated pipe flow. The concept was introduced in our previous work and it has the ability to simultaneously measure high-accuracy time-averagedandtime-resolved three-component velocity, pressure and temperature fields. To simulate time-resolution, multi-view FRS data at a single optimised excitation frequency is selected and processed for multiple flow properties. Time-averaged and quasi time-resolved FRS results show very good agreement with differential pressure probe measurements and analytical temperature calculations and lie within ±2 m/s of complementary laser Doppler anemometry (LDA) velocity measurements for all operating points. The introduction of a multistage fitting procedure for the time-resolved analysis leads to a significant improvement of the precision by factors of 4 and 3 for temperature and axial velocity, and 17 for pressure. Moreover, both processing methods show their capacity to resolve flow structures in a swirling flow configuration. It is demonstrated that the developed multi-view concept can be used to determine multiple flow variables from a single-frequency measurement, opening the path towards time-resolved multi-parameter measurements by FRS.
Effect of Bank Lending on Agricultural Output in Nigeria From 1981 – 2021 (Auto-regresive Distribution Approach)
Authors: SALISU Temitope Quadri , ALAMU Olamilekan Kabir 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Lending plays a vital role in expediting agricultural modernization and encouraging farmer involvement in the development process. By alleviating financial constraints, lending offers the motivation to embrace new technologies that might otherwise be adopted at a slower pace. This study investigates the effect of bank lending on agricultural activities in Nigeria from 1981 - 2021 using a secondary form of analysis. Different diagnostic tests were carried out, which include descriptive statistics, a pear wise correlation matrix, unit root test, co-integration test, and an auto regressive distributed model (ARDL). The result of the study shows that commercial bank lending to agriculture and interest rates have a positive and statistically significant effect on agricultural output in Nigeria. The study recommends that the government should strengthen financial institutions, which are the credit agencies, in order to ensure efficient disbursement of funds to agricultural and manufacturing sectors and ensure that funds are not misappropriated for other purposes, in order to boost economic growth.
Pure Platelet-Rich Plasma promotes Semaphorin3A expression: a novel insight to ameliorate intervertebral disc degeneration in vitro
Authors: Huang Jie , Lian Shi-lin , Han Jia-heng , Zhang Yan , Lu Zheng-cao , Rozi Rigbat , Liu Jiang , Ding Yu 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Introduction: Platelet-rich plasma(PRP) has been proven to have therapeutic potential for intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). Pure PRP (P-PRP) with the exclusion of leukocytes has been proved to be a better choice for mitigating IVDD, while the potential mechanism is unclear. Sema3A, an inhibitor of innervation and angiogenesis, plays a vital role in maintaining the homeostasis of IVDD. However, it was seldom studied whether PRP prevents IVDD by modulating Semaphorin3A (Sema3A). The purpose of this study is to elucidate the effect of P-PRP on Sema3A in the progress of IVDD in vitro. Methods: Nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) isolated from 8-week-old male Sprague-Dawle rats were exposed to 10ng/ml IL-1β, and then treated with P-PRP or leukocyte platelet-rich plasma (L-PRP) in vitro, followed by measuring cell proliferation, apoptosis and microstructures, inflammatory gene and Sema3A expression, as well as anabolic and catabolic protein expression by immunostaining, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), Western blot, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: The concentration of growth factors in P-PRP was higher than that of L-PRP, while the concentration of inflammatory elements was lower. The proliferation of NPCs was enhanced by P-PRP and the apoptosis level was alleviated after the intervention of IL-1β. The expression levels of anabolic genes and aggrecan, collagen II were elevated. On the contrary, the expression levels of catabolic or inflammatory genes including MMP-3, ADAMTS-4 were decreased. The Sema3A activity was promoted after intervention of P-PRP, while the expression levels of CD31 and NF200 were down regulated. Conclusions: P-PRP improved the function of NPCs in IVDD by modulating the NF-κB signaling pathway and promoting Sema3A expression, which may provide a new insight for IVDD treatment. The translational potential of this article: The study elucidates the potential mechanism of PRP reveals novel insights into the role of Sema3A in the progression of IVDD and provides a new therapeutic target for the treatment of IVDD.
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stock Returns: Evidence from the Palestine Exchange
Authors: ALASHI Mohammed , Madi Hisham , Shaeen Nisreen , Swirki Hani 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Purpose - This study investigates the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak on the daily stock returns of Palestine Exchange-listed companies.
Design/methodology/approach - The study employs panel-data regression models to determine the effect of the daily increase in the number of confirmed and fatal COVID-19 cases on the daily stock returns of 46 firms listed on the Palestine Exchange from 10 June 2020 to 31 December 2021.
Findings – The study reveals that the daily increase in COVID-19-related fatalities has a significant negative impact on the stock returns of Palatine. Additionally, the study indicates that the daily confirmed COVID-19 cases have a significant and positive impact on stock returns. While the daily count of COVID-19 death cases had a notable adverse effect on stock returns, the daily number of confirmed COVID-19 cases exhibited a significant and positive influence on stock market returns, particularly for banks and industry sectors. Within the industrial sector, the COVID-19 outbreak had the most significant effect on the Palestine Exchange.
Research limitations/implications – The recovery of the Palestine Exchange stock market during COVID-19 can be attributed to investors' trust in the government's efforts to combat COVID-19.
Originality/value – This is the first study to examine the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on stock performance in Palestine, thereby making a significant contribution to the extant body of COVID-19 research
Color tunability of NaLaMgWO6:Mn4+, Tb3+ phosphor and its potential application in temperature sensor and wavelength detector
Authors: Liu Huirao , Yang Xiaoliang , Xiao Siguo 
Published: August 2023

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Dual emission NaLaMgWO6:Mn4+,Tb3+ phosphors have been synthesized. Excited by 487nm, NaLaMgWO6:Mn4+,Tb3+ phosphor shows red Mn4+ emission and green Tb3+ emission. By adjusting the ratio of Mn4+/Tb3+ doping concentration, the phosphor can change its emssion color from red to green. Moreover, at a certain temperature the luminescence intensity ratio of Tb3+/Mn4+ exhibits a monotonic relationship with the excitation wavelength in the range of 293-348 nm, and under a certain wavelength excitation the luminescence intensity ratio of Mn4+/Tb3+ also shows a monotonic relationship with the temperature, making the phosphor possible to be used in optical temperature sensing and wavelength detection.
Exploring Adverse Events Of Remdesivir In Covid-19 Patients: A Comprehensive Global Analysis
Authors: Malvade Pratik V. , Palve Atish S. , Navale Abhijit S. , Musmade Prajwal S. , Muntode Prasad J. , Joshi Rohit S. , Kadam Suraj R. , Ghogare Sudarshan 
Published: August 2023

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Background The emergence of COVID-19, stemming from SARS-CoV-2, has triggered a global pandemic, urging rapid therapeutic interventions. Remdesivir, a nucleotide analog prodrug, garnered attention for its potential against COVID-19 due to in vitro efficacy against coronaviruses. This study reviews Remdesivir's adverse effects in COVID-19 patients.Methodology: While Remdesivir shows promise, recent studies raise efficacy concerns. Adverse drug event (ADE) documentation is vital due to limited pre-pandemic ADE data. WHO VigiBase® analysis (2015–2020) and COVID-19 ADE studies were undertaken, focusing on age, severity, region, and organ impact. 1086 ADEs emerged from 439 case reports by July 19, 2020, in VigiBase®, reducing to 1004 after duplicates were removed. ADEs primarily related to COVID-19 patients (92.5%), notably from the Americas (67.7%). Mainly in males above 45, ADEs were serious (82.5%). Key ADEs encompassed elevated hepatic enzymes (32.1%), renal damage (14.4%), increased creatinine levels (11.2%), and respiratory failure (6.4%).Conclusion Liver and kidney function deterioration emerged as frequent ADEs, underscoring the need for vigilance during Remdesivir treatment. These findings align with regulatory documents. In sum, COVID-19 has prompted swift therapeutic responses, with Remdesivir being explored as a potential treatment. This study sheds light on associated ADEs, highlighting the importance of monitoring and informed decision-making.
Data-driven patient stratification and drug target discovery by using medical information and serum proteome data of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients
Authors: Natsume-Kitatani Yayoi , Itoh Mari N , Takeda Yoshito , Kuroda Masataka , Hirata Haruhiko , Miyake Kohtaro , Shiroyama Takayuki , Shirai Yuya , Noda Yoshimi , Adachi Yuichi , Enomoto Takatoshi , Amiya Saori , Adachi Jun , Narumi Ryohei , Muraoka Satoshi , Tomonaga Takeshi , Kurohashi Sadao , Cheng Fei , Tanaka Ribeka , Yada Shuntaro , Aramaki Eiji , Wakamiya Shoko , Chen Yi-An , Higuchi Chihiro , Nojima Yosui , Fujiwara Takeshi , Nagao Chioko , Takeda Toshihiro , Matsumura Yasushi , Mizuguchi Kenji , Kumanogoh Atsushi , Ueda Naonori 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Medical information is valuable information obtained from humans regarding the phenotype of diseases. Omics data is informative to understand diseases at biomolecular level. We aimed to detect patient stratification patterns in a data-driven manner and identify candidate drug targets by investigating biomolecules that are linked to phenotype-level characteristics of a targeted disease. Such data integration is challenging because the data types of them are different, and these data contain many items that are not directly related to the disease. Hence, we developed an algorithm, subset binding, to find inter-related attributes in heterogeneous data. To search for potential drug targets for intractable IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), we collected medical information and proteome data of serum extracellular vesicles from patients with interstitial pneumonia including IPF. Our approach detected 20 proteins linked with IPF characteristics, whose expression intensities were confirmed to be high in fibrotic areas of human lung tissues. Furthermore, ponatinib, which inhibits these proteins, suppressed EMT (epithelial mesenchymal transition) in vitro. This workflow paves the way for data-driven drug target discovery even for intractable diseases whose mechanisms of pathogenesis are not fully understood.
Magnesio-ferri-hornblende, ☐Ca2(Mg4Fe3+)[(Si7Al)O22](OH)2, a new member of the amphibole supergroup
Authors: Zhang Yongmei , Gu Xuexiang , Li Ting , Fan Guang , Zhang Yingshuai , Wang Tao , Wang Jialin 
Published: August 2023

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Magnesio-ferri-hornblende, ideally ☐Ca2(Mg4Fe3+)[(Si7Al)O22](OH)2, is a new mineral of the amphibole supergroup from the Husite granitic complex related to skarn-type Fe-Cu mineralization in the Western Tianshan, Xinjiang, northwestern China. The new species and the new name have been approved by the IMA-CNMNC (2021-100). Magnesio-ferri-hornblende is dark green to green-black with a vitreous luster and a pale gray-green to gray-white streak. It occurs mostly as subhedral-columnar crystals with lengths of 0.5 to 3 mm and shows well-developed {110} cleavage. It has a Mohs hardness of ~5 and a Vickers microhardness of 389–448 kg/mm2 (VHN load in 100 g) and is brittle with a conchoidal fracture. The measured and calculated densities are 3.275(6) and 3.204 g/cm3, respectively. In transmitted plane-polarized light, magnesio-ferri-hornblende is strongly pleochroic, X = pale yellow, Y = yellowish brown, Z = dark yellowish green. It is biaxial (–), α = 1.651(2), β = 1.658(2), γ = 1.662(2), 2V (meas) = 73 (1)° to 82 (1)°, and 2V (calc) = 73.9 (1)°, dispersion is r &gt; v, medium to strong. The orientation is Y||b, X^a = 31.5° (β obtuse), Z^c = 16.5° (β acute).
Magnesio-ferri-hornblende is monoclinic, space group C2/m, a = 9.8620(3), b = 18.1060(5), c = 5.30810(10) Å, β = 104.8480(10)°, V = 916.17(4) Å3, Z = 2. The seven strongest lines in the powder X-ray diffraction pattern are [d in Å(I)(hkl)]: 8.397(52)(110), 3.383(41)(150), 2.717(100)(151), 2.597(84)(061), 2.545(61)(202), 1.854(49)(172), and 1.519(62)(622). Analysis by a combination of electron microprobe and Mössbauer spectroscopy gave SiO2 47.37, TiO2 1.51, Al2O3 7.07, Fe2O3 3.86, FeO 11.62, MgO 12.77, CaO 11.22, SrO 0.15, MnO 0.39, Na2O 1.54, K2O 0.78, Cl 0.15, F 0, H2Ocalc 2.01, Cl≡O –0.03, sum 100.41 wt%. The empirical formula calculated on the basis of 24 (O+OH+F+Cl) with (OH+F+Cl) = 2 apfu is A(☐0.62Na0.23K0.15)Σ1.00B(Ca1.76Na0.21Mn0.02Sr0.01)Σ2.00C(Mg2.79Fe1.422+Fe0.433+Ti0.17 Al0.16Mn0.03)Σ5.00T(Si6.94Al1.06)Σ8.00O22W(OH1.96Cl0.04)Σ2.00. The crystal structure of magnesio-ferri-hornblende was refined to an R1 of 3.95% using 2185 data (&gt;2σ) collected with MoKα X-radiation. The A site is dominantly occupied by ☐ where A(Na+K+2Ca) ≤0.5. TAl is ordered at the T(1) site. M(1) and M(3) are dominantly occupied by Mg2+, and M(2) is occupied by both Mg2+ and high-charged cations. The new mineral occurs most commonly in the porphyry-skarn Fe-Cu-Mo-Au- and hydrothermal Aumineralized granitoids with high oxygen fugacity but is rare or absent in barren intrusions. Its finding has important significance for magma fertility discrimination and can potentially be used in regional exploration for porphyry-skarn ore systems.
The 34S/32S homogeneity of Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) Reaction-synthesized pyrites
Authors: Liu Li , Fu Bin , Ding Xing , Gu Jing 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) Reaction is an important and efficient method of synthesizing pyrite crystals. CVT-grown pyrites have been comprehensively investigated for physical properties and elemental chemical compositions. However, the isotopic compositions have not been investigated. In this study, four series of pyrite crystals (PY3, PY4, PY5, and PY6) were synthesized using the CVT method, with PY5 undoped and the others doped with nickel. The synthesized crystals were characterized qualitatively with confocal laser Raman microspectroscopy and quantitatively by EMPA, LA-ICP-MS, SIMS, and IRMS. The synthetic products are irregular polycrystalline aggregates or cubic and octahedral monocrystals, with characteristic Raman bands at ~344 cm–1, ~380 cm–1/377 cm–1, ~427 cm–1/430 cm–1, and S/Fe weight and atomic ratios of 1.15–1.17 and 2.01–2.04, respectively, indicative of pyrite. The pyrites contain traces of inevitable impurities such as Si and Br. The nickel contents of Ni-doped pyrites are heterogeneous, 39–27 300 ppm for PY3, 24–21 700 ppm for PY4, and 57–2610 ppm for PY6. By comparison, the δ34S values obtained by SIMS are relatively homogeneous (PY3 = 17.3 ± 0.9‰, PY4 = 17.7 ± 0.8‰, PY5 = 17.9 ± 0.8‰, PY6 = 17.7 ± 0.6‰, ±2SD), and are consistent with IRMS δ34S values (17.8 ± 0.2‰ for PY3, 18.3 ± 0.9‰ for PY4, 18.2 ± 0.3‰ for PY5, 18.1 ± 0.1‰ for PY6, ±2SD). The homogeneity of 34S/32S suggests that CVT has the potential to synthesize reference materials for the determination of sulfur isotopic composition of pyrite using in situ techniques. Additionally, we also investigated the matrix effects of nickel in pyrite on the measurement of 34S/32S by SIMS, and a preliminary equation of Δ34S (‰) = –0.59 × Ni (wt%)0.27 (R2 = 0.3), where Δ34S is the discrepancy between in situ and bulk δ34S values, was derived for calibration.
Microbial contamination analysis of drinking water from bulk dispensers and fast-food restaurants in the Eastern Coachella Valley, California
Authors: Hile Thomas Dama , Dunbar Stephen G. , Sinclair Ryan G. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractSafe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for human life. The deterioration of water quality primarily involves microbiological hazards, since most evident water-related health problems are the result of microbial contamination. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbial contamination of drinking water from three sources: water vending machines (WVMs), soda fountains (SFs), and tap water (TW) in the Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) using physico-chemical parameters, conventional cultivable methods, including IDEXX technology and molecular methods. A total of 72 samples were analyzed and results indicated heterotrophic plate counts (HPCs) bacteria in 20% of samples from WVMs, 25% of samples from SFs, 33.3% of TW samples, and 76% of swab samples. Results also demonstrated 20% of WVM, 88% of swab samples, 41% of SF, and 50% of TW samples had total coliforms. Our qPCR indicated the presence of genetic materials of all six selected microorganisms (Salmonella spp, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis) used as indicators of pathogenic microorganisms in water from WVMs, SFs, and TW, and were represented at different concentrations and predominance.
Effect of planting and irrigation management strategies on growth, yield and water productivity of indica rice in Iran
Authors: Pool Mahsa Rahimi , Akbari Nodehi Davood , Asadi Reza , Bagheri Ali , Shahmiri Fazl Shirdel 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

One of the most important problems for rice production is the high water need of this plant. Therefore, the use of modern technologies to increase water-saving in paddy fields is critical to global food security. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of different planting methods and irrigation systems on growth, yield and water productivity in rice. The experiment was arranged as a split-plot in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The experimental treatments included the main plot assigned to three planting methods (transplanting at puddled bed [TPB], transplanting at non-puddled bed [TNPB], and direct-seeded rice [DSR]) and the sub-plot assigned to three irrigation systems (continuous flooding irrigation (CFI), alternate wetting and drying [AWD], and drip irrigation [DI]). The results showed that the highest grain yield (3962.7 kg.ha−1) and more-water-saving (17.3%) was achieved in the TPB treatment. Total water productivity for TPB, TNPB, and DSR methods were calculated to be 0.56, 0.43, and 0.34 kg.m−3, respectively. Grain yield in CFI (3457.6 kg.ha−1) and AWD (3410.3 kg.ha−1) systems was significantly higher than DI treatment (3150.7 kg.ha−1), while no significant difference was observed between CFI and AWD treatments in terms of rice production. However, the AWD system increased water-saving by 24.8% compared with CFI. Our results highlight that combined application of AWD system and TPB method has a great potential to reduce total water input without negatively affecting yield.