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Simulating the impacts of climate change on rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield using the DSSAT-CERES Rice Model in Fogera Plain, Ethiopia
Authors: Tefera Sisay , Tesfaye Kindie , Tadesse Tilahun , Alem Teferi , Ademe Dereje 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Climate variability throughout the growing season is expected to have a significant impact on rice yield and crop model s are incredibly beneficial in a simulating crop and soil process in response to change in climate and crop management. So the objectives of the study were to consider calibrating and evaluating the effectiveness of the CERES-Rice model over the course of the growing seasons 2020 and 2021 in Fogera Plain. The varieties used were NERICA_4 and Foegera_1 as a high-yielding variety. The Meteorological Research Institute (MRI CGCM3) was chosen as an ensemble model to produce climate change scenarios for the 2021–2083 period, employing representative concentration pathways (RCP8.5 and 4.5). The model's results showed that the days to anthesis, maturity, and grain yield were all predicted correctly, with the normalized RMSEs for the cultivars NERICA_4 and Fogera_1 being 5.15 and 4.66, 2.98 and 3.19, and 3.55 and 7.14%, respectively. The predicted maximum and minimum temperatures under both RCP scenarios increased by 0.7 and 2.7 oC and 0.8 oC and 2.7 oC, respectively; however, rainfall decreased by 15% and increased by 11% in comparison to baseline. For the cultivars NERICA 4 and Fogera 1, the relative error in percentage between the baseline and the future climate scenario revealed a decrease in yield of 31.6% and 36.6%, respectively. Overall, the result showed the CERES-Rice model was capable of predicting how future climate change will impact rice productivity and assessing the requirement for long-term adaptation strategies for rain-fed rice production in the Fogera Plain.
On the Use of Solid 133Ba Sources as Surrogate for Liquid 131I in SPECT/CT Calibration – a European Multi-Centre Evaluation
Authors: Tran-Gia Johannes , Denis-Bacelar Ana M , Ferreira Kelley M , Robinson Andrew P , Bobin Christophe , Bonney Lara M , Calvert Nicholas , Collins Sean M , Fenwick Andrew J , Finocchiaro Domenico , Fioroni Federica , Giannopoulou Katerina , Grassi Elisa , Heetun Warda , Jewitt Stephanie J , Kotzasarlidou Maria , Ljungberg Michael , Lourenço Valérie , McGowan Daniel R , Mewburn-Crook Jamie , Sabot Benoit , Scuffham James , Gleisner Katarina Sjögreen , Solc Jaroslav , Thiam Cheick , Tipping Jill , Wevrett Jill , Lassmann Michael 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Commissioning, calibration, and quality control procedures for nuclear medicine imaging systems are typically performed using hollow containers filled with radionuclide solutions. This leads to multiple sources of uncertainty, many of which can be overcome by using traceable, sealed, long-lived surrogate sources containing a radionuclide of comparable energies and emission probabilities. This study presents the results of a quantitative SPECT/CT imaging comparison exercise performed within the MRTDosimetry consortium to assess the feasibility of using 133Ba as a surrogate for 131I imaging. Materials and Methods Two sets of four traceable 133Ba sources were produced at two National Metrology Institutes and encapsulated in 3D-printed cylinders (volume range: 1.68–107.4 mL). Corresponding hollow cylinders to be filled with liquid 131I and a mounting baseplate for repeatable positioning within a Jaszczak phantom were also produced. A quantitative SPECT/CT imaging comparison exercise was conducted between seven members of the consortium (eight SPECT/CT systems from two major vendors) based on a standardised protocol. Each site had to perform three measurements with the two sets of 133Ba sources and liquid 131I. Results As anticipated, the 131I pseudo-image calibration factors (cps/MBq) were higher than those for 133Ba for all reconstructions and systems. A site-specific cross-calibration reduced the differences in performance between both radionuclides from a median of 1.5–12% when applying a cross-calibration based on the ratio of emission probabilities. The site-specific cross-calibration method also showed agreement between 133Ba and 131I for all cylinder volumes, which highlights the potential use of 133Ba sources to calculate recovery coefficients for partial volume correction. Conclusion This comparison exercise demonstrated that traceable solid 133Ba sources can be used as surrogate for liquid 131I imaging, thus potentially reducing inherent problems with routine on-site activity measurements and phantom preparation.
Cover crop application on dredged sediments increases corn yield through microorganism-associated enzyme-driven nutrient mineralization.
Authors: Julian Ashley N. , Stevenson Louise , Rúa Megan A. 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background & Aims Common strategies to mitigate soil degradation of agricultural soils include cover crop application and soil amendment addition. Applying dredged sediments as a soil amendment is gaining popularity since they often provide benefits other amendments lack; however, their use with cover crops is largely unexplored. To understand how cover crop use changes the restorative properties of dredged sediments, we assessed soil physical and chemical properties, enzymatic activities, and corn yield for plots of dredged sediments with and without a cover crop.Methods We assessed soil texture, bulk density, water content, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, cation exchange capacity, calcium, magnesium, potassium and organic matter content, as well as alkaline phosphatase, β-glucosidase, leucine aminopeptidase, peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase and urease enzyme activities and crop responses and yields in manipulated dredged sediments with and without a cover crop over three collection periods: pre-cover crop, post-cover crop, and post-harvest.Results Cover crop application on dredged sediments increased corn yields by ~ 24% when compared to dredged sediments alone. Increases in corn yield were driven by changes in nutrient mineralization, specifically within the nitrogen cycle. The physical and chemical properties of dredged sediments remained unchanged regardless of cover crop application.Conclusion Our results suggest that when cover crops are applied to dredged sediments, crop yield increased through microorganism-driven nutrient mineralization. However, the physical and chemical environment remained optimal for corn growth within dredged sediments, regardless of cover crop application. This research is a vital step into understanding the use of dredged sediments in agricultural soil systems.
Automatic Surface Polishing Based on Probe Measurement and Force-Position Decoupling Control
Authors: Zheng Hao , Liang Chenbo , Gao Feng , Qi Chenkun 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Automatic polishing is a great application of industrial intelligent manufacturing, which needs not only accurate measurement tools and methods to get the information of polishing surface, but also effective control strategies to ensure better polishing effects. To obtain both the information of the polishing surface and the positional relationship between the object and manipulator, a measuring device composed of a two-degree-of-freedom (DOF) parallel platform equipped with a ruby probe is introduced. Based on the characteristics of the measuring device, an adaptive trajectory generation algorithm for measuring is introduced, and the methods of parameter calibration and accuracy measurement are given. The 3D surface of the polished object is reconstructed by a surface fitting method. The control of position and force directly determines the polishing effect. A force-position decoupling control strategy is developed, that helps keep the normal contact force constant and maintain a tangential feed movement simultaneously. In this paper, the non-standard column in the experiment is polished by a 2DOF parallel measuring device combined with the force-position decoupling control strategy, and the experimental effects of polishing using only the data of the measuring device, polishing using only the force decoupling control strategy and combining the two are compared, and the surface roughness of the workpiece under the comprehensive polishing strategy is given. The result shows that the combination of the measurement and control strategies proposed in this paper can play a great role in automatic polishing.
Sheet lamination additive manufacturing of 316L/AISI 4140 parts using friction stir method
Authors: Ghajari Arman , Beidokhti Behrooz 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
The sheet lamination additive manufacturing was applied to fabricate 316L stainless steel/AISI 4140 alloy steel composite parts. The friction stir welding was used instead of ultrasonic to heat sheets. Different specimens with 2, 3 and 4 layers were fabricated. The insufficient heat input and the abnormal stirring induced two kinds of defects in specimens. The severe stirring and mixing of the low alloy steel and the stainless steel produced high hardness regions in the first layer of specimens as well as in the last one. The surficial hardness of about 600 HV was obtained for a 4th -layered specimen. The results showed that the conventional laminate composite formulas could not accurately predict the strength of fabricated parts due to the phase transformation and microstructural changes. The specimens showed superior ultimate strength values compared to the ultimate strength of both base metals and the maximum strength was about 1331 MPa. The fracture mode was a combination of ductile and quasi-cleavage fracture.
EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations: CT Characteristics and Clinicopathologic Features in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Pang Li , Huang Aiben , Xie Mei , Ma Xidong , Deng Hui , Gao Jie , Wu Chongchong , Song Jialin , Zhang Xin , Wang Shanshan , Ren Fangping , Yao Jie , Bao Xinyu , Pan Lei , Xue Xinying 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background: Epidermal growth factor receptor gene (EGFR) exon 20 insertion (ex20-ins) mutations are a rare and heterogeneous type of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with a prevalence of approximately 1.5-2.5%. The differences between computed tomography (CT) characteristics and clinical pathology of EGFR ex20-ins mutant NSCLC patients and classical EGFR mutant ones remain to be evaluated.
Method: A retrospective study of 1432 EGFR-positive patients in three medical centers was conducted to analyze the frequency and genetic features, CT characteristics, and clinical pathology data of EGFR ex20-ins mutations.
Result: Among the EGFR-positive NSCLC patients, 1.75% (25/1432) had EGFR ex20-ins mutations. Compared with classical mutations, ex20-ins patients had more solid components (50%) and a lower proportion of the lepidic subtype (35.7%) in pathological subtypes, and the most common mutation type is p.V769_D770insASV (4/25).
Conclusion: Although EGFR ex20-ins mutations have similarities with classical EGFR mutations, our study still finds differences between them in clinical pathology, CT characteristics, and other aspects.
Association between sun-protective behaviors and hypertension: a cross-sectional study from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009 to 2014
Authors: Yang Shuping , Dai Feng , Wang Zhaokai , Li Ruoshui , Xu Xianzhi , Li Cheng , Hou Xiancun , Liu Yang , Wang Chaofan , Li Dongye , Li Lei , Xu Tongda 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
In previous studies, sun-protective behaviors increased cardiovascular incidence. Our present article is to further analyze the potential relationship between sun-protective behaviors (staying in the shade, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and applying sunscreen) and hypertension.
Method
The present cross-sectional study evaluated 8,613 participants (aged 20–60 years) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) obtained between 2009 and 2014. We performed multiple logistic regression analysis to examine the relationship between sun-protective behaviors and hypertension. Subgroup analysis was then performed. Multiple linear regression analysis was utilized to examine the relationship of sun-protective behaviors and each sun-protective behavior with systolic and diastolic blood pressure, stratified by sex and race.
Results
A total of 8,613 participants (weighted n = 127,909,475) were applied in our study, including 1,694 hypertensive subjects. Our study demonstrated that sun-protective behaviors of the 2–3 category were associated with increased risk of hypertension, but not with higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure. In subgroup analysis, men, Mexican American, and 25 < BMI ≤ 30 who reported sun-protective behaviors (2–3) were prone to hypertension. Multiple linear regression models showed that non-Hispanic white men with sun-protective behaviors (2–3) were positively associated with systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The association between other-Hispanic men with frequent wearing long-sleeved clothing and diastolic blood pressure was positively correlated.
Conclusion
Sun-protective behaviors of the 2–3 category could increase the incidence of hypertension, but not increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. We only found that non-Hispanic white men who reported sun-protective behaviors (2–3) were positively associated with systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These findings suggested that excessive sun-protective behaviors should be avoided.
The dynamic changes of macrophage morphology in progression of choroidal neovascularization in laser-induced choroidal neovascularization mice model
Authors: Xu Nana , Sun Tao , Wang Yulan , Tong Xiaowei , Lu Shiheng , Yang Fan , Wang Jing , Bo Qiyu , Sun Junran , Sun Xiaodong 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background: Neovascular AMD is responsible for the majority of severe vision loss which is mainly caused by choroidal neovascularization (CNV) . It persists or recurs in a subset of patients and regression at 5 years of anti-VEGF treatment or later. The precise mechanisms contribute to CNV continue to be elucidated. According to our previous studies, macrophage play a critical role in CNV, herein, we aim to unveil the conceret morphological changes of macrophage in CNV process to help us understand the dynamic changes intuitively.
Methods: Mice were subjected to laser injury to induce CNV, and lesion expansion and macrophages, transformation were tracked using immunofluorescence and confocal analysis. Several strategies were taken to verify the dynamic changes of macrophage: Immunofluorescence and confocal assays were performed on choroidal flat-mount to evaluate the morphologe and phenotype of macrophage in different CNV phase and further certified with western-blot and RT-PCR.
Results: Location of infiltrated macrophages was dynamic after laser injury in CNV mice model and morphology of macrophages was also in dynamic changing. Branching macrophage were gradually shift to be round with the progression of CNV which were certificated to be M2 phenotype shift.
Conclusions: The dynamic changes of macrophage morphology were obviously in CNV formation and round-shaped M2 phenotype was proved to promote neovascularization. In general, the changes of morphology we found in this study can further help us to know the critical role macrophages play in CNV progression and to exploite the potential treatment option for CNV implied by macrophage polarity shift.
What happens after forensic psychiatric care? A latent class analysis of dimensions of welfare for former forensic psychiatric patients
Authors: Noland Ebba , Logan Fia Klötz , Sjöström Stefan , Strandh Mattias 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background
Mentally disordered offenders are a heterogenous group regarding psychopathology as well as background factors, which makes it likely that more than one stereotypical life situation will apply to all forensic psychiatric patients following discharge. Knowledge about typical life situations would be valuable for optimising support for improving the overall life situation of these individuals. This paper investigates life situations from the perspective of level of living research and resources in terms of different welfare dimensions.
Methods
Included were all all individuals (n = 1146) who had been discharged from forensic psychiatric care in Sweden during 2009–2018 and were included in the Swedish National Forensic Psychiatric Register. Follow-up time varied from 4–3644 days, (m = 1697, Md = 1685). Register data from several different registers was combined. Data was analysed using latent class analysis, and multinominal logistic regression analysis investigated what background factors were associated with class membership.
Results
The results show that there are four subgroups of post-discharge life situations: the high support group, the general psychiatric needs group, the working group, and the family group. The high support group was the largest, representing 54% of the entire sample.
Conclusions
This study contributes to the understanding of the post-discharge lives of former forensic psychiatric patients and shows that for several subgroups, negative outcomes are rare. Knowledge about these subgroups could be drawn upon to make informed decisions about in- and outpatient forensic psychiatric care, discharge from forensic psychiatric services, and what support is offered to former forensic psychiatric patients.
Sedimentary characteristics of Miaolingian leiolites dominated by filamentous cyanobacteria: A case study of Jinzhouwan section, North China Platform
Authors: Gong Yunyun , Ni Shengli , Jiang Hanlu , Zhang Rui , Cui Mingming 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Leiolites exposed in the Jinzhouwan section of Cambrian Miaolingian in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, North China Platform, were developed in the highstand systems tract of third-order sequence. The macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of leiolites are studied via field and indoor polarizing microscope observations. Macroscopically, leiolites mainly consist of micrites without any special internal structure. Microscopically, in addition to micrite matrix, calcimicrobes (including Girvanella, Subtifloria, Angulocellularia, Renalcis, Tarthina, and Bacinella-like fabric), microclots, benthic ooids, bioclasts, dolomite, and terrigenous debris were observed. Girvanella shows four types of growth habits. Differences in microfabrics and microbial communities within the Miaolingan leiolites may be caused by the different local environmental conditions. The calcimicrobes dominated by calcified sheaths of filamentous cyanobacteria, together with amounts of pyrites and poorly preserved calcified microbes, indicate that the formation of leiolites is related to the calcification induced by microbial metabolic activities and the degradation of organic matter by heterotrophic sulfate-reducing bacteria. The complex calcification in the microbial mats dominated by filamentous cyanobacteria in the study area provides an example for studying the first cyanobacterial calcification episode during Phanerozoic.
Climate induced riverbank erosion and flood hazards effects on riverine flood-prone Bait and Riverbank community of Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Dilshad , Afzal Muhammad , Ishaq Muhammad 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In global perspective, in current decades the intensity of climatic dynamics have elevated disasters incidence of floods and riverbank erosion. Farming community mainly resides in flood prone locality has happen to more susceptible owing to destruction of these repeated climate induced disasters. The purpose of this research work is to examine the influence of Indus River current tendency of shifting course with raising outcomes of floods and riverbank erosion on living of Bait and riverbank areas community in Pakistan. The study applied both secondary and primary date even as applied random sampling approach to collecting the primary data of 380 households from Bait and riverbank area. This research work used satellite images from 2000 to 2022 for analysis procedure; it is pragmatic as Indus River course continuing to shifting eastern side and is eroding villages in succession. Study area inhabited households are confronted with multidimensional obstructions to sustaining their livelihood and households in the homeland. Frequent land losses due to riverbank erosion enforce each year majority of households to displace from their native areas. Inadequate access of resettlement space and lack of other public support disaster mitigation mechanism make it unfeasible to get better from dreadful circumstances of susceptible inhabited population. Construction of embankment, criss-cross embankment pillars, sandbags and boulder pitching to protect inhabited population from forthcoming floods and riverbank collapses strategy measures initiated by Government to reduce sever influence of hazards. Outcomes of such government protective measures remained unsatisfied due to inappropriate implementation such strategies. Local based appropriate rehabilitation programmes and quick work need to focus for riverbank erosion and flood affected inhabitants to maintain the sustainability of their livelihood.
Motivations for Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccination: A Comparative Study of Adolescent and Caregiver Perspectives in Germany
Authors: Rothoeft Tobias , Brinkmann Folke , Maier Christoph , Selzer Dominik , Dings Christiane , Kuehn Anna , Möhler Eva , Grote Hanna , Gehrke Thomas , Nonnenmacher Alexandra , Wenning Markus , Buckhart Holger , Zemlin Michael , Richter Ulf , Lehr Thorsten , Lücke Thomas 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
Background: Given the crucial role of vaccination in managing and halting the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to understand the factors that motivate adolescents to get vaccinated. However, data on this topic are currently limited.
This study aimed to characterize the adolescent population willing to receive COVID-19 vaccination in mid-2021 in an urban region in Germany and to identify the factors that motivated those who accepted vaccination with the mRNA vaccine Comirnaty, which was not yet nationally recommended.
Methods: We surveyed adolescents and their accompanying guardians who were scheduled to receive COVID-19 vaccination and collected data on sociodemographic characteristics, the adolescent's medical history, the family's vaccination status, and any history of COVID-19 infection in the family. We also queried information strategies related to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and reasons for vaccinating the adolescents.
Results: Motivations for getting vaccinated were similar among adolescents and their parents. The primary reasons for vaccination were to protect against SARS-CoV-2-related illness and to gain access to leisure facilities. The adolescents' motivation for vaccination was not influenced by gender, health status, migration background, or presence of chronic or acute diseases. The percentage of parents who had received SARS-CoV-2 immunization and the proportion of parents with a high level of education were higher among study participants than in the general population.
Conclusions: Adolescents are especially willing to be vaccinated if they have a better-educated environment and a high vaccination rate in the family. Emphasizing the importance of vaccination among all segments of population and removing barriers to vaccines, may lead to an ameliorated acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines.