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Rejuvenation of Traditional Water Harvesting System in the Drought Prone Region of Tamil Nadu
Authors: Nandhini G , Shanmuga Priya G 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Water is vital for all forms of life on earth. So, its efficient usage and management are crucial for the survival of human beings, particularly in regions like Tamil Nadu that depend on monsoons, as it is a major source of water. Recognizing the importance of monsoon, water harvesting systems were developed centuries ago, in this region. Such type of traditional water harvesting and management system is known as ‘Eri system’. However, in the past two decades, various regions of the state experience extreme floods from monsoon rainfall and face severe drought during the summer. This may be attributed to different factors such as the urbanization, land use change, improper management and neglect of the Traditional Water Harvesting Systems (TWHS). Therefore, the aim of the current research study is to assess the potentials for the revival of TWHS in the urbanized regions of Tamil Nadu and to develop guidelines for their rejuvenation by identifying the components of TWHS in a selected watershed and analyze its transformation and the extent of its deterioration. At first, to identify the study area, land use change was analyzed in a selected watershed in Cheyyar River Basin, Tamil Nadu. The most urbanized area within the watershed i.e., Polur was selected for detailed study. The analysis outcomes revealed that the study area has water bodies with different levels of degradation. Further, the study also compared two water bodies with different levels of deterioration based on a few parameters such as the physical features, landscape elements and community engagement to develop the guidelines. The study results confirm that the TWHS can be revived in the urbanizing regions of Tamil Nadu based on context-specific development guidelines and strategies.
The spatial vision of place identity elements along the highways: A procedural approach
Authors: Ophylia Vinodhini G , Godwin Emmanuel J 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Placelessness and the loss of a place’s identity, along the travel corridors, can generate a few problems like fatigue in driving, difficulties in wayfinding and limit the people from exploring new places and architectural buildings. The sense of a place’s familiarity and the similarity of views along the roadways are often overlooked, which result in the development of monotonous mundane highways, leading to the loss of place identity. There is an imperative need to understand the place identity elements along the roads and enhance them so as to improve the activity encounters, comprehensive awareness, and orientation along the travel sequences. Spatial identity elements help the travellers to sit, look, relax or entertain themselves which enhances the identity of a place along with the travel experience. Spatial vision is vital to notice the places that pass by with elements along the travel. The logical positioning of locating the identities attracts a clear visibility. A comprehensive viewshed, with an appropriate angle of vision, adds to the sense of identity and creates the place memory. The current research paper provides a method to understand the importance of locating a building along a highway with proper orientation. The research focuses on checking the visibility of buildings and studying them for the right location so as to enhance the place-identity quality for a better perception and visibility of the travellers in their moving corridors. In this background, the ISOVIST measures are appropriate design and study tools to calculate the visibility viewsheds and angles of the place identity elements. The evaluation of the elements’ visibility is performed using Depthmap X 0.70 (designed by UCL), a simulation tool with nine options of designing a restaurant, as a place identity element along a highway, at the entrance of an educational institution. In this study, a total of 144 maps was generated with 16 maps for each option for nine options of location and orientation. The research concludes with methods and recommendations at an eye level of the traveller along the highway for an innovative and procedural approach to measure and assess the location and visibility of place identity elements along the highway.
Water accessibility and inequalities in the hill town Kalimpong (W.B)
Authors: Kumar Piyush 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
‘Water is life’ and it is a unique natural resource compared to all other sources, available on earth (Nations, no date). Water is the most important and an essential natural resource available to mankind. With ever-growing population, water scarcity has become a threat to the organizational process of urban areas. Due to urbanization and migration, the local bodies are unable to provide the basic amenities and facilities that should be provided by a city’s administration to the increasing urban population. Every land-use decision and practice impact the water footprint and changes in land use can either reduce or increase the quality and quantity of the surface and sub-surface water resources. This study focuses on Kalimpong, a Himalayan city, to investigate the water concerning space, the existing situation regarding the water supply and the cost of being connected to water supply, customer’s capacity to pay for water supplies, water accessibility for the consumers to become get connected, water availability after connection, and the seasonal effects on water availability that result in inequalities. The data collected from the stakeholders was analysed to estimate the problems and issues in the case study area. The demand for water at Kalimpong municipality, is shooting up as the population is increasing. Water resource management is a comprehensive activity that involves planning, development, distribution, and the management of optimum utilization of water resources. It is a sub-set of water cycle management. Ideally, the water resource management planning processes are concerned with all the competing demands for water and seek to the allocate water on an equitable basis to meet the demands of the users. In comparison with rest of the resources’ management, this is rarely possible in practice. The current study provides recommendation and future strategies to be incorporated upon the traditional water sources in the main water supply system. Moreover, spring rejuvenation through rainwater harvesting can add up to water security in this region. So, there is an urgent requirement to look upon in this situation. Maintaining the existing water supply systems and the augmentation of 90 springs so as to divert the water towards the main water supply system for Kalimpong will increase the efficiency of the water supply system, at a low cost. The existing water supply system was led by the British, which needs to be re-evaluated and revamped since it may not be sufficient for to meet the current and the future population demands.
Preface III International scientific and practical conference “Ensuring sustainable development in the context of agriculture, energy, ecology and earth science” (ESDCA-III-2023)
Authors: Hushvakhtzoda Koboldjon , Rybchenko Tatiana , Romanova Iraida , Gibadullin Arthur 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Within the framework of the presented material, the results of the conducted III International scientific and practical conference “Ensuring sustainable development in the context of agriculture, energy, ecology and earth science” (ESDCA-III-2023).
Influence of soil tillage minimization on the density of southern chernozem in conditions of the dry steppe of the Southern Urals
Authors: Fedyunin S A , Khalin A V , Nesterenko Yu M , Yu Nesterenko M , Grintsov D A 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Article presents the results of studies on the effect of minimizing the main tillage on the bulk density of southern chernozem in the conditions of the dry steppe of the Southern Urals. Influence of the system of annual shallow tillage (Mini-till) and direct sowing technologies (No-till) on the density of the root layer and the general porosity of the soil during the cultivation of spring wheat was studied. It was revealed that the absence of soil loosening for several years leads to its compaction above the optimal values for most grain crops. The condition for the application of No-till technology has been determined - the formation of a layer of plant mlch, which loosens the top layer of soil to a depth of up to 15 cm and excludes its overcompaction. Absence of the influence of fine tillage on the density of the root layer of the soil was revealed, its role in the fight against weeds and the creation of technological conditions for sowing was confirmed. The compaction limit of the southern chernozem and its equilibrium density in the 15-40 cm horizon were determined.
Full utilization of coal-fired power plant ash and slag waste components
Authors: Delitsyn L , Kulumbegov R , Popel O , Kosivtsov Yu , Sulman M 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Ash and slag waste are a major source of raw materials for various industries. In this work, we studied the possibility of the fractionation of coal-fired power plant ash and slag waste. The fractionation was carried out by the flotation to separate the aluminosilicate and carbon concentrate. The magnetic separation was used for isolation of iron oxide. The composition of the ash and slag as well as the fractions obtained was studied. Moreover, the morphology of the concentrate was investigated.
Survival rate as a parameter of sustainability of the honey bee population and bee colonies
Authors: Mishin I N , Mishina E 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The results of studying the number of honey bees in colonies and the results determining and the evaluation the age-stage specific survival rates of bee colonies have been presented. The survival rate depends on the egg-laying of the queen bee, the period of the season, the level of development of bee colonies and reaches a minimum in all colonies in the period after the main honey collection S = 0.3-0.5. In the spring and autumn periods, there is a high negative correlation dependence (r=−0.7÷(−0.9), between the egg-laying of the queen bee (number of brood) and survival. The average survival rate in the spring and summer periods for strong families is 20-30% lower than in weak and medium families. The values of the survival rate in the spring and autumn periods for all types of bee colonies are more than one. This result is typical for bee colonies and is associated with the presence of wintering bees with a high life expectancy (up to 9 months) in colonies. A decrease in the survival rate in the period after the main honey flow to S<0.5-0.6 may be one of the factors in the colony collapse disorder (CCD) due to a violation of the gene expression mechanism in bees during the transition from hive activity to forager or to the autumn-winter period. A high survival rate determines the sustainability of the honey bee population, increasing the survival rate to one allows you to manage the vital activity of bee colonies, reduce the impact of various adverse factors on bees, reduce the risk of CCD, and manage the population of honey bees in ecosystems.
Comparative characteristics of the microbiological composition of soils of the K.A. Timiryazev Garden of the Lipetsk region
Authors: Sotnikova E B , Morgacheva N V 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The work is devoted to a comparative analysis of the quantitative and qualitative microbiological composition of soils on the territory of the former Timiryazev gardens in the Dolgorukovsky district of the Lipetsk region. The samples were taken from sites where old apple trees and recultivated soils grow, differing in their properties and composition of microorganisms. The article presents the results of identification of such groups of microorganisms as ammonifying bacteria (total microbial number), microscopic fungi, actinomycetes, nitrogen-fixing microorganisms, cellulolytics.
Enzymatic synthesis of β-d-fructofuranosyl α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-d-glucopyranoside using Escherichia coli glycoside phosphorylase YcjT
Authors: Isono Naoto , Yagura Shuichiro , Yamanaka Kanon , Masuda Yukino , Mukai Kazuki , Katsuzaki Hirotaka 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT
YcjT is a kojibiose phosphorylase found in Escherichia coli. We found that sucrose was a good acceptor of YcjT in reverse phosphorolysis using β-d-glucose 1-phosphate as a donor. The product was identified as β-d-fructofuranosyl α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-d-glucopyranoside. This sugar was also synthesized from sucrose and maltose using YcjT and maltose phosphorylase and promoted the growth of the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve.
Chronic Diarrhea Caused by a Klebsiella oxytoca Toxin Producer Strain Following Antibiotic-Associated Hemorrhagic Colitis: Successful Treatment by Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Authors: Granger Marie-Félixe , Kelly Mirabelle , Fortier Louis-Charles , Fournier Eric , Côté-Gravel Julie , Malouin François , Valiquette Louis , Lévesque Simon 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Klebsiella oxytoca is a gram-negative bacterium found in fecal microbiota and known to cause several infections in humans, including antibiotic-associated hemorrhagic colitis. We present here a case of colitis caused by K. oxytoca toxin-producing strains that evolved in chronic diarrhea successfully treated by fecal microbiota transplant.
Morphological Awareness and DHH Students’ Reading-Related Abilities: A Meta-Analysis of Correlations
Authors: Zhang Dongbo , Ke Sihui , Anglin-Jaffe Hannah , Yang Junhui 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
This article presents the first meta-analysis on correlations of morphological awareness (MA) with reading-related abilities in deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students (k = 14, N = 556). The results showed high mean correlations of MA with all three reading-related abilities: rs = 0.610, 0.712, and 0.669 (all ps &lt; 0.001), respectively, for word reading, vocabulary knowledge, and reading comprehension. A set of moderator analysis was conducted of language, DHH students’ age/reading stage and degree of hearing loss, and task type. The correlation of MA with word reading was significantly stronger in alphabetic than in non-alphabetic languages, and for fluency than accuracy; for vocabulary knowledge, the correlation was significantly stronger for production MA tasks than for judgment tasks; for reading comprehension, derivational MA tasks showed a stronger correlation than those having a mixed focus on inflection and derivation. While no other moderator effects were significant, the correlations for subsets of effect sizes were largely high for a moderator. These findings reaffirmed the importance of morphology in DHH students’ reading development. The present synthesis, while evidencing major development of research on the metalinguistic underpinnings of reading in DHH students, also showed that the literature on MA is still very limited.
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of Acceptance Commitment Therapy for Adults Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Distress
Authors: Romano Daniel , Chesterman Susan , Fuller-Tyszkiewicz Matthew , Evans Subhadra , Dober Madeleine , Gearry Richard , Gibson Peter R , Knowles Simon , McCombie Andrew , O Eric , Olive Lisa , Raven Leanne , Van Niekerk Leesa , Mikocka-Walus Antonina 
Published: July 2023

Abstract

Background
The bidirectional relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare-ups and depression/anxiety symptoms has prompted investigations into psychotherapy to improve health-related quality of life (HRQoL) by targeting depression and anxiety. Acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) is effective in improving symptoms of depression and anxiety in people with chronic diseases, yet minimal research has examined ACT’s effectiveness for IBD. This study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the ACTforIBD program, an online program codesigned with consumers to deliver ACT to those with IBD.

Methods
Adults with IBD and symptoms of mild-moderate distress were randomized to ACTforIBD or an active control (psychoeducation) condition. Participants completed 8 weekly, 1-hour sessions, 4 of which were therapist facilitated. Feasibility was based on recruitment and retention and acceptability was derived from postprogram satisfaction measures. Preliminary efficacy was determined by group differences in rate of change in study outcomes from baseline to postprogram.

Results
Of 62 participants (89% women, 11% men; mean age  33 years), 55 completed the program (ACTforIBD: n = 26 [83.9%]; active control: n = 29 [93.5%]). Adherence and acceptability were high in the ACTforIBD group, with 80% of participants completing all self-directed modules and 78% of participants expressing satisfaction with the program. Significant and marginally significant group × time interactions were found for anxiety symptoms (b = -1.89; 95% confidence interval, -3.38 to -0.42) and psychological HRQoL (b = -0.04; 95% confidence interval, -0.07 to 0.01), showing decreased anxiety and increased psychological HRQoL in the intervention group.

Conclusions
ACTforIBD is feasible, acceptable, and improved anxiety symptoms, and psychological HRQoL. This highlights the need for a full-scale randomized controlled trial to further examine the program’s efficacy.
Improving the design of patient-generated health data visualizations: design considerations from a Fitbit sleep study
Authors: Tsai Ching-Tzu , Rajput Gargi , Gao Andy , Wu Yue , Wu Danny T Y 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Interactive data visualization can be a viable way to discover patterns in patient-generated health data and enable health behavior changes. However, very few studies have investigated the design and usability of such data visualization. The present study aimed to (1) explore user experiences with sleep data visualizations in the Fitbit app, and (2) focus on end users’ perspectives to identify areas of improvement and potential solutions. The study recruited eighteen pre-medicine college students, who wore Fitbit watches for a two-week sleep data collection period and participated in an exit semi-structured interview to share their experience. A focus group was conducted subsequently to ideate potential solutions. The qualitative analysis identified six pain points (PPs) from the interview data using affinity mapping. Four design solutions were proposed by the focus group to address these PPs and illustrated by a set of mock-ups. The study findings informed four design considerations: (1) usability, (2) transparency and explainability, (3) understandability and actionability, and (4) individualized benchmarking. Further research is needed to examine the design guidelines and best practices of sleep data visualization, to create well-designed visualizations for the general population that enables health behavior changes.
Food-sensitized pediatric patients show colonic cow's milk protein–specific Th2 cells
Authors: Canziani Karina E , Ruiz María Carolina , Candia Martín R , Ilid Manuela , Feregotti Emanuel , Curciarello Renata , Álvarez María Cecilia , Guzmán Luciana , Bernedo Viviana , García Marcela , Bohle Barbara , Docena Guillermo Horacio , Muglia Cecilia Isabel 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Food allergies have become a health concern worldwide. Around 6% to 10% of children are allergic to cow's milk proteins. We have previously characterized colorectal polyps in patients sensitized to food allergens. These polyps are classified as inflammatory and present a type 2 environment, with elevated interleukin (IL)-13 and IL-4, and are a site of immunoglobulin E synthesis. In this study, we characterized and isolated cow's milk protein–specific T cell lines and T cell clones from the lamina propria of polyps from patients sensitized to these proteins. Isolated T cells responded to cow's milk proteins similarly to peripheral blood T cells, showing antigen-specific cell proliferation and Th2 cytokines release in vitro. T cell clones obtained were all CD4+ T cells and expressed the membrane TCRαβ receptor and secreted higher IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 amounts than unstimulated cells, whereas interferon γ secretion remained unchanged. Remarkably, the gut homing chemokine receptor CCR9 was augmented in cow’s milk–specific peripheral and lamina propria T cells, and CCL25 was found to be expressed in the inflammatory polyp tissue and not in the adjacent mucosa. In conclusion, we isolated and characterized cow’s milk–specific lamina propria CD4+ Th2 cells from colonic inflammatory polyps. CCR9 expression on these cells, along with increase secretion of CCL25 in the polyp, favors recruitment and cow's milk–specific allergic response within the inflammatory polyp tissue. Our findings may be critical to understand the underlying mechanism that promotes immunoglobulin E synthesis in the colon of cow's milk proteins allergic patients, contributing to the development of novel T cell–targeted immunotherapies.
Multi-scale analysis provides insights into the roles of ureide permeases in wheat nitrogen use efficiency
Authors: Meng Xiaodan , Zhang Zhiyong , Wang Huali , Nai Furong , Wei Yihao , Li Yongchun , Wang Xiaochun , Ma Xinming , Tegeder Mechthild 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
The ureides allantoin and allantoate serve as nitrogen (N) transport compounds in plants, and more recently, allantoin has been shown to play a role in signaling. In planta, tissue ureide levels are controlled by the activity of enzymes of the purine degradation pathway and by ureide transporters called ureide permeases (UPS). Little is known about the physiological function of UPS proteins in crop plants, and especially in monocotyledon species. Here, we identified 13 TaUPS genes in the wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genome. Phylogenetic and genome location analyses revealed a close relationship of wheat UPSs to orthologues in other grasses and a division into TaUPS1, TaUPS2.1, and TaUPS2.2 groups, each consisting of three homeologs, with a total of four tandem duplications. Expression, localization, and biochemical analyses resolved spatio-temporal expression patterns of TaUPS genes, transporter localization at the plasma membrane, and a role for TaUPS2.1 proteins in cellular import of ureides and phloem and seed loading. In addition, positive correlations between TaUPS1 and TaUPS2.1 transcripts and ureide levels were found. Together the data support that TaUPSs function in regulating ureide pools at source and sink, along with source-to-sink transport. Moreover, comparative studies between wheat cultivars grown at low and high N strengthened a role for TaUPS1 and TaUPS2.1 transporters in efficient N use and in controlling primary metabolism. Co-expression, protein–protein interaction, and haplotype analyses further support TaUPS involvement in N partitioning, N use efficiency, and domestication. Overall, this work provides a new understanding on UPS transporters in grasses as well as insights for breeding resilient wheat varieties with improved N use efficiency.
Photorespiration: regulation and new insights on the potential role of persulfidation
Authors: Aroca Angeles , García-Díaz Inmaculada , García-Calderón Margarita , Gotor Cecilia , Márquez Antonio J , Betti Marco 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
Photorespiration has been considered a ‘futile’ cycle in C3 plants, necessary to detoxify and recycle the metabolites generated by the oxygenating activity of Rubisco. However, several reports indicate that this metabolic route plays a fundamental role in plant metabolism and constitutes a very interesting research topic. Many open questions still remain with regard to photorespiration. One of these questions is how the photorespiratory process is regulated in plants and what factors contribute to this regulation. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the regulation of the photorespiratory pathway with a special focus on the transcriptional and post-translational regulation of photorespiration and the interconnections of this process with nitrogen and sulfur metabolism. Recent findings on sulfide signaling and protein persulfidation are also described.