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The 2030 Agenda in Spanish local entities: Does the government's ideological color matter?
Authors: Rieiro‐García Manuel , Aibar‐Guzmán Cristina , Aibar‐Guzmán Beatriz 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis article examines the influence of the political ideology of the governing party on the commitment of the city council to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the disclosure of information in this regard. The effect of the level of political fragmentation in the city council is also analyzed. The results obtained through the content analysis of the information related to the 2030 Agenda disclosed on the websites of 102 municipalities during the period 2016–2021 reveal a significant influence of the ideological orientation of the ruling party, with a higher level of disclosure of SDG information in those municipalities governed by left‐wing parties. Furthermore, political fragmentation limits the ability of left‐wing governments to promote the SDGs as part of their political agenda. The findings reinforce the discussion on the influence of government ideology on public policy and enhance the understanding of the determinants of the contribution of public entities to sustainable development.Related ArticlesBenveniste, Joseph, and Shlomo Mizrahi. 2023. “Accountability, Governance, and Institutional Change in Intergovernmental Relations: A Theoretical Framework.” Politics & Policy 51(2): 242–55. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12520.Ruiz‐Campillo, Xira. 2022. “The Drive to Sustainability: A Way in which Local Initiatives Diffuse Internationally.” Politics & Policy 50(5): 967–91. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12496.Villanueva Ulfgard, Rebecka. 2019. “Mexico's Struggle with Development between Global Compromises and National Development Plans.” Politics & Policy 47(1): 50–78. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12288.
Antiparasitic approaches and strategies in European aquaculture, with emphasis on Mediterranean marine finfish farming: Present scenarios and future visions
Authors: Rigos George , Padrós Francesc , Golomazou Eleni , Zarza Carlos 
Published: September 2023

AbstractParasitic infections can be occasionally severe in the European marine aquaculture industry, including the Mediterranean region, as they can incur considerable financial losses. Due to the lack of commercial vaccines, therapeutic approaches seem the only measure to battle parasitic outbreaks. Integrated strategies and increased resilience of the hosts, may limit to some degree the level of infestation. Ectoparasitic therapy is traditionally based on baths, with few exceptions. Several antiparasitic compounds have been registered in European aquatic medicine to combat mainly salmon sea lice; however, few of them are readily used against Mediterranean fish parasites. Formalin and less commonly hydrogen peroxide baths are applied against ectoparasites in the Mediterranean region. Most of the registered anti‐lice antiparasitics have limited potential perhaps due to their adverse environmental impact. Future therapies against fish parasites will rely mainly on effective substances ensuring consumer, animal, and environmental welfare. Ideally, dietary antiparasitics such as praziquantel exhibiting mild environmental impact and high efficacy against a wide range of pathogens should be adopted. Moreover, combined strategies such as integrated pest management, involving various management practices with limited use of chemicals, should be a priority for specific parasitic outbreaks. The information presented in this review can guide future research and promote effective and prudent parasite control practices for Mediterranean‐farmed fish.
Innovations in assessment in health professions education during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A scoping review
Authors: Giri Jamal , Stewart Claire 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundAfter an initial period of uncertainty during the COVID‐19 pandemic, medical universities responded to the pandemic by innovating their methods of teaching‐learning and assessment. This scoping review aimed to identify innovations in assessment in medical, dental and nursing education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels during the pandemic.MethodsThis review was conducted utilising Arksey and O'Malley's framework where three electronic databases—PubMed, Embase and Web of Science—were systematically searched in February 2022 for articles in English describing innovations in assessments published in or after January 2020.ResultsA total of 70 articles were included in the review. Among the primary research articles, 82.1% reported online assessment, 76.1% were related to medical speciality, 74.6% described assessment at the undergraduate level, 68.7% described summative assessment and 58.2% reported assessment of practical skills. All assessments of theoretical knowledge were done virtually with MCQ being the most used assessment tool and virtual OSCE being the most popular assessment tool to assess practical skills; however, it was acknowledged that the assessment of procedural skills was its limitation. Although the studies described the newer forms of assessments as feasible and acceptable, few studies reported the reliability and validity of the assessments.ConclusionsThis scoping review identified several innovations in assessment during the COVID‐19 pandemic with an overall shift towards virtual or hybrid forms of assessment. However, there was a dearth of evidence regarding the effectiveness of these assessment tools suggesting a need for more research before the tools can be implemented post‐pandemic.
The Singularity of Expanded Jacobian Matrix in Incremental Harmonic Balance Method Directly Locates Bifurcation Points of Steady-State Responses
Authors: Chen Y. M. , Liu J. K. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
As a semi-analytical approach, the incremental harmonic balance (IHB) method is widely implemented for solving steady-state (including both periodic and quasi-periodic) responses through an iteration process. The iteration is carried out through a Jacobian matrix (JM) and a residual vector, both updated in each iteration. Though the JM is known to be singular at certain bifurcation points, the singularity is still an open question and could play a pivotal role in real applications. In this study, we define and calculate an expanded JM (EJM) by applying an expanded solution expression in the IHB iteration. The singularity of the EJM at several different bifurcation points is proved in a general manner, according to the bifurcation theory for equilibria in nonlinear dynamical systems. Given the possible bifurcation type, furthermore, the singularity is applied to locate the corresponding bifurcation point directly and precisely. Considered are the cases of the period-doubling, symmetry breaking, and Neimark-Sacker bifurcations of periodic and/or quasi-periodic responses.
Cyclic Reconfigurability of Deployable Ring Structures With Angulated Beams
Authors: Fan Linzi , He Ruoqi , Chen Yao , Hu Shun , Sareh Pooya 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Deployable ring structures have been useful concepts for engineering design applications due to their smooth transformation from an initially compact configuration to a substantially larger deployed state. As a result, over the past few decades, various computational and kinematic models have been introduced to analyze the behavior of such deployable structures. Here, we propose a type of deployable ring structure designed based on a transformable concept known as the Swivel Diaphragm. In particular, the geometry of the deployable ring structure is introduced, including different structural configurations with fixed pivots and angulated beams. Then, taking a group-theoretic approach, we establish appropriate constraint equations and perform a symmetry-adapted kinematic analysis. In the next step, the mobility and self-stress states of three example structures are studied, including a simple ring structure with C3 symmetry, a C6-symmetric ring with a hexagonal Swivel Diaphragm structure, and a general Cn-symmetric ring structure with inner hoops. The usefulness and effectiveness of the utilized group-theoretic approach are examined and validated through the study of these examples. We show that the kinematic behavior of the numerical models developed in this study agrees well with the finite element results obtained using abaqus. Importantly, the illustrated motion trajectories of the reconfigurable structures demonstrate that they retain a single degree-of-freedom as well as a cyclic symmetry. Moreover, it is shown that the angulated members necessarily rotate around the fixed pivots, which could be practically desirable in designing transformable structures for various applications in engineering and architecture.
Performance Evaluation and Optimal Design Analysis of Continuous-Operation Solar-Driven Cooling Absorption Systems With Thermal Energy Storage
Authors: Patiño-Jaramillo Gustavo A. , Rivera-Alvarez Alejandro , Osorio Julian D. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
A solar absorption cooling system consisting of a flat plate collector, thermal energy storage tank, and absorption chiller is analyzed in this work. A dimensionless model is developed from the energy balance on each component and the chiller’s characteristic performance curves. The model is used to determine the interaction and influence of different parameters such as tank size, solar collector area, chiller size, cooling load, cooling temperature, heat loss, and mass flow rates on the performance. From the analysis, smaller solar collector areas are required for lower cooling loads and smaller tank volumes. A specific cooling load of 1 × 10−5 will require a specific solar collector area between two and six times larger, depending on the initial tank temperature, than the area required for a baseline system that considers typical commercial design and operation parameters. A similar behavior was observed for the specific tank volume. For the baseline system, the minimum specific area of the collector of 9.57 is achieved for an initial tank temperature of 1.19. For a cooling load of 1 × 10−5, the optimum initial tank temperature will be 1.11 that results in a minimum specific solar collector area of 25.26. A specific tank volume of 4 × 10−4 will also have an optimum initial tank temperature of 1.11 that minimizes the specific solar collector area to a value of 28.18. The approach and analysis in this work can be used to determine design parameters for solar absorption cooling systems based on a proper relation among system’s dimensions to achieve optimum operation.
Effects of the Seal Wire on the Nonlinear Dynamics of the Aircraft Engine Turbine Blades
Authors: Tüfekci Mertol , El Haddad Fadi , Salles Loïc , Setchfield Richard , Renson Ludovic 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Complicated systems made of multiple components are known to be difficult to model, considering their solutions can change dramatically even with the slightest variations in conditions. Aircraft engines contain such complicated systems, and some components in aircraft engines' turbines can cause significant changes in the system's overall response. Hence, this study is focused on investigating the behavior of a turbine blade of an aircraft engine and the effects of the contact between the blade and the seal wire on the dynamics of the blade-disk system. The investigation is performed via various numerical simulations in time and frequency domains. One sector of the bladed disk is modeled using the finite element method with the lock plate and the seal wire imposing cyclic symmetry boundary conditions in the static, modal, and frequency domain forced response analyses. In time domain analyses, the cyclic symmetry is replaced with simplified displacement restricting boundary conditions. The time domain analysis contains steady-state forced responses of the system. The results show that contact with the seal wire is not a major source of nonlinearity and damping. The contacts with the lock plate contribute more to the vibration damping than the seal wire. However, compared to the contacts at the root of the blade, both components remain less significant with regard to frictional damping and nonlinearity.
Techno-Economic Assessment of CO2-Based Power to Heat to Power Systems for Industrial Applications
Authors: Trevisan Silvia , Shamsi Syed Safeer Mehdi , Maccarini Simone , Barberis Stefano , Guedez Rafael 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The industrial sector is a major source of wealth, producing about one-quarter of the global gross product. However, industry is also a major emitter of CO2 and it represents a key challenge toward achieving the worldwide CO2 emission reduction targets. Nowadays, about 22% of the overall energy demand is heating for the industrial sector, generating about 40% of the global CO2 emissions. Additionally, 30% of the final energy demand of the industrial sector is electricity. Solutions to decarbonize the industrial sector are needed. This work presents the techno-economic assessment of four different molten salts-based power-to-heat-to-heat and power solutions aiming at decarbonizing the industrial sector, requiring medium temperature heat. The systems are studied under different electric markets. Dispatch strategies and system sizing are identified to ensure optimal techno-economic performance. The main performance indicators investigated are the levelized cost of heat and electricity (LCoH and LCoE), the operational expenditure, and the attainable savings with respect to alternative business as usual solutions. The results highlight that the proposed system can be cost-competitive, particularly in markets characterized by low electricity prices and high daily price fluctuations, such as Finland. In these locations, LCoE as low as 100 €/MWh and LCoH lower than 55 €/MWh can be attained by the base system configuration. The introduction of high temperature heat pumps can provide further LCoH reduction of about 50%. This study sets the ground for further power-to-heat-to-heat and power techno-economic investigations addressing different industrial sectors and identifies main system design strategies.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Team Sport Engagement: The Perceptions of Adolescent Females in Victoria
Authors: Keane Rachel , Ruddock-Hudson Mandy 
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to qualitatively investigate the impact of restrictions in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on team sport engagement from the perspectives of Victorian adolescent females. In 2022, 10 female athletes aged between 14 and 17 years, recruited via snowball sampling, took part in semistructured interviews exploring their experiences and perceptions during the pandemic. Three higher order themes emerged: (a) team sport barriers during COVID-19, (b) emotional responses of athletes during COVID-19, and (c) behavioral reactions of athletes during COVID-19. Findings indicated that athletes reported harsh restrictions, a lack of social interaction, and resources severely impacted training, ultimately resulting in poor motivation, lowered mood, and decreased sport enjoyment. Athletes also expressed concern in relation to spreading the virus, adhering to restrictions, and discovering lost skills and ability postlockdown. Guided by the self-determination theory, the perceived reduction in motivation and sport engagement for Victorian female athletes during COVID-19 was a result of the added depletion of autonomy, relatedness, and competence during the strictest lockdowns worldwide. The practical implications of this research offered new qualitative insights into how extended lockdowns and limited sport engagement impacted participation of female youth athletes who resided in the most locked-down state in the world. It also provided a strong foundation to enhance female motivation and sport engagement through addressing athletes’ self-efficacy levels and encouraging enjoyable and socially simulating sporting contexts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adaptation of rhizosphere bacterial communities of drought-resistant sugarcane varieties under different degrees of drought stress
Authors: Dao Jicao , Xing Yuanjun , Chen Chunyi , Chen Mianhe , Wang Ziting 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Sugarcane is highly sensitive to changes in moisture, and increased drought severely restricts its growth and productivity. Recent studies have shown that plant growth-promoting microorganisms are essential to reduce the adverse effects of environmental stresses, especially drought. However, our knowledge about the dynamics of rhizosphere microbial community structure in sugarcane under varying degrees of drought stress is limited. We analyzed the effects of different degrees of drought stress on the rhizosphere microbial communities of Zhongzhe 1(ZZ1) and Zhongzhe 6(ZZ6) with differences in drought resistance, by combining soil enzyme activity, nutrient content, and physiological and morphological characteristics of sugarcane roots. The results showed that rhizosphere bacterial community began to change at a field capacity of 50%, enriching the sugarcane rhizosphere with drought-resistant bacteria. The core strains of ZZ1 and ZZ6 rhizosphere enrichment were mainly
Streptomycetales
,
Sphingomonadales
, and
Rhizobiales
. However, compared to ZZ1, the changes in rhizosphere bacterial abundance in ZZ6 were primarily associated with the abundance of
Streptomycetales
as drought levels increased.
Rhizobiales
and
Streptomycetales
, enriched in the rhizosphere of ZZ6 under drought, were positively correlated with root tip number and total root length (TRL), increasing the distribution area of roots and, thus, improving water and nutrient uptake by the roots thereby enhancing the resistance of sugarcane to drought stress. This research enhances our understanding of the composition of the rhizosphere microbial community in sugarcane under different levels of drought stress and its interaction with the roots, thereby providing valuable insights for enhancing drought resistance in sugarcane.

Importance
Drought stress is expected to further increase in intensity, frequency, and duration, causing substantial losses in sugarcane yields. Here, we exposed sugarcane to varying degrees of drought treatment during growth and quantified the eventual composition of the resulting sugarcane rhizosphere bacterial community groups. We found that sugarcane rhizosphere under mild drought began to recruit specific bacterial communities to resist drought stress and used the interactions of root tip number, total root length, and drought-resistant strains to improve sugarcane survival under drought. This research provides a theoretical basis for the rhizosphere microbiome to help sugarcane improve its resistance under different levels of drought stress.
Discovery of novel reversible inhibitor of DprE1 based on benzomorpholine for the treatment of tuberculosis
Authors: Xiang Wang , He Hualong , Duan Xianjie , He Zhiqun , Xu Xinyue , Liao Mengya , Teng Fei , Li Xiao , Luo Tianwen , Zeng Jumei , Yu Luoting , Gao Chao 
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

About a quarter of the world’s population is infected with
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
, equivalent to about two billion people. With the emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, those existing anti-tuberculosis drugs no longer meet the demand for cure anymore; there is an urgent need for the development of new anti-tuberculosis drugs. Decaprenylphosphoryl-β-D-ribose 2´-epimerase (DprE1) has been proven to be a potential antimycobacterial target, and several inhibitors have entered clinical trial. Herein, we designed and synthesized a series of compounds based on the indole and benzomorpholine by using the strategy of scaffold hopping. The preferred compound
B18
showed strong antimycobacterial activity in H37Rv and drug-resistant clinical isolates. In addition, compound
B18
did not exhibit antimycobacterial efficacy against other species of strains. Subsequently, the target of
B18
was identified as DprE1 by analyzing spontaneous compound-resistant mutation data, and a docking study was performed to illustrate the binding mode between
B18
and DprE1. In general, compound
B18
is compatible to current DprE1 inhibitors, even higher phosphodiesterase 6C selectivity and plasma protein binding rate, which represent a new type of effective reversible DprE1 inhibitor.

IMPORTANCE

Drug therapy remains the cornerstone of tuberculosis (TB) treatment, yet first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs are associated with significant adverse effects that can compromise patient outcomes. Moreover, prolonged and widespread use has led to an alarming rise in drug-resistant strains of
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
, including multidrug-resistant [MDR-tuberculosis (TB)] and extensively drug-resistant (XDR-TB) forms. Urgent action is needed to develop novel anti-tuberculosis agents capable of overcoming these challenges. We report that compound
B18
, a decaprenylphosphoryl-β-D-ribose 2´-epimerase inhibitor with a benzomorpholine backbone, exhibits potent activity against not only the non-pathogenic strain H37Ra, but also the pathogenic strain H37Rv and clinical MDR and XDR strains. Preliminary druggability studies indicate that
B18
possesses high safety and acceptable pharmacokinetic properties, rendering it a promising candidate for further development as a novel anti-tuberculosis agent.
Linking source and sink: The timing of deposition of Paleogene syntectonic strata in Central Asia
Authors: Cheng Feng , Zuza Andrew V. , Jolivet Marc , Mulch Andreas , Meijer Niels , Guo Zhaojie 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Determining the age of siliciclastic continental sequences in the absence of comprehensive biostratigraphy or radiometric dating of geological markers (e.g., volcanic layers) is inherently challenging. This issue is well exemplified in the current debate on the age of Cenozoic terrestrial strata in Central Asia, where competing age models constrained by non-unique paleomagnetic correlations are interpreted to reflect the growth of the Tibetan Plateau and its impact on Central Asian climate change. Here we present a new approach to evaluate competing age models by comparing the onset of rapid basement exhumation constrained by low-temperature thermochronology in the sediment source region with the initiation of growth strata in the adjacent sedimentary sink. We first validate this method in regions with well-constrained age models and subsequently apply this approach to the Tarim and Qaidam Basins in the northern Tibetan Plateau. The results of this analysis show that syntectonic sedimentation had already initiated during the Paleocene–Eocene and was followed by intensified Oligocene–Miocene mountain building along the northern margin of the plateau. Based on this refined Paleogene tectonic history, we further arrive at a temporal correlation between Paleogene tectonism in Northern Tibet and the retreat of the Proto-Paratethys Sea, a major water body that extended across Eurasia and was closely associated with climatic and biodiversity changes. We thus highlight the previously underestimated role tectonics in Northern Tibet had in the evolution and demise of the Proto-Paratethys Sea during the Paleogene.