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Latest progress of PandaX-III neutrinoless double beta decay experiment
Authors: Lin Heng 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Neutrinoless double beta decay experiments are one of the most promising approaches to resolving the puzzle of neutrino mass generation. PandaX-III experiment searches the neutrinoless double beta decay of 136Xe with a high-pressure gaseous time projection chamber. A total amount of 140 kg enriched 136Xe under 10 bar will be loaded in the detector. Micromegas is used for charge collection with a high spatial resolution. Benefitting from the long event track in the gaseous detector, identification algorithms can significantly suppress the background rate. In this proceeding, the design and construction of the detector is presented, whose technologies have been successfully demonstrated by a prototype detector. The event classification algorithms were developed, suppressing the background events at a rate of about 300. Based on the result, we expect an exclusion sensitivity of 2.7×1026 yr (90% C.L.) for decay half life after 5 years’ exposure.
IX International Conference Days of Applied Mathematics
Authors: Valbuena O , Gelvez-Almeida E , V-Niño E D 
Published: June 2023

These proceedings are the academic and scientific contributions of the IX International Conference / Days of Applied Mathematics (ICDAM), carried out in San José de Cúcuta, Colombia, from September 21-23, 2022. The main objective of the IX ICDAM is to share concrete experiences of mathematical and physics knowledge, as well as make contributions to problem-solving in different contexts of science and engineering; likewise, the IX ICDAM highlights contributions recent that participants are making to the applied mathematics and scientific computing community. The IX ICDAM was organized by the “Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Biomédicas” of the Universidad Simón Bolívar, San José de Cúcuta, Colombia. The IX ICDAM research works were presented by students, professors, and researchers from Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Perú, Venezuela, and Colombia, through hybrid participation (on-site and virtual).
The topics developed in the IX ICDAM were the following: (i) computer science in mathematics and engineering, (ii) medical physics, (iii) mathematical physics, (iv) modeling, simulation, and diagnostics, and (v) education and communication in science and engineering. The ICDAM is part of the training and research processes of the academic program of mathematics and computer science at Universidad Simón Bolivar, framed within the high quality of education and the relevance of a program aligned with the new times in the digital era and the modeling of scientific knowledge in areas as diverse as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and the applications in medicine, engineering, management, business, education, and others.
The ICDAM offers researchers in training space for participation and training through interactions and dialogues with consolidated researchers in the different areas of knowledge that participate in the framework of the conferences. It also allows students, teachers, and researchers to attend a space for updating and knowledge appropriation from the workshops presented at the sections. It is important to highlight the visibility that ICDAM has recently had due to the participation of masters and doctoral students, from different countries of Latin America, in that they had presented the progress of the graduate work; moreover, the bonds of friendship among the participants have been consolidated, which has even led to the realization of collaborative works between authors from the participating institutions.
List of Organizing Committee, National Scientific Committee, International Scientific Committee, Sponsor, Partners are available in this Pdf.
Consequences of insecticides on the dynamics of Anopheles mosquitoes
Authors: Gómez-Hernández E , Salazar-Jurado E H , Altamirano-Fernández A , Hernández-García R 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Physics is a science that has developed valuable contributions to the understanding of different phenomena; in particular, the concept of a dynamic system originates in Newtonian mechanics; a concept that allows predictions of phenomena that are changing over time. The evolution rule is an implicit relation that can be given by a differential equation; our goal is to use dynamic systems in a problem of global importance, such as malaria. This is a potentially fatal disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans by biting infected female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles; control is mainly due to combating the vectors. However, extensive use of insecticides has subjected mosquitoes to intense selection pressure, resulting in the development of physiological and behavioural resistance; therefore, we propose to study the dynamics of resistant and non-resistant infected mosquitoes. Our contribution is a system of ordinary differential equations in which non-resistant mosquitoes are assumed to have a logistic growth and exit upon developing resistance. In addition, we assume that resistant mosquitoes can have non-resistant offspring and only natural death; we performed a stability analysis of the model, allowing us to conclude that both types of mosquitoes always exist beyond a certain threshold. In addition, we performed a numerical study considering different levels of insecticide represented by the deaths it produces.
Analysis indicators of heart rate variability, before and after active standing with fractional Brownian movement and t-test
Authors: Mejía M , Morantes G , Rojas F , Prada E , Prada D 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Alzheimer’s is a cognitive neurodegenerative disease that mainly affects older adults. Its detection is generally evident when the disease is in a medium-advanced state of development. The studies are carried out with greater emphasis on the part of the brain, however under scientific evidence there is a direct relationship with psychophysiological measures. Identifying a variable that can evidence the presence of this type of dementia is the purpose of this study. Using fractional Brownian movement and the repeated measures t-test applied to electrocardiographic signals, recorded under the standing task, of 8 patients with the presence of the disease, the change in the maximum and minimum heart rate and the average heart rate were evidenced. the same. With the above, there are indicators of the presence of the disease, which contribute significantly to its diagnosis.
Geospatial visualization of indicators for the dynamics of innovation in an educational institution applying clustering techniques
Authors: Buitrago-Cadavid P A , Benavides-Guevara J A , Restrepo-Zapata E J , Castro-Maldonado J J , Patiño-Murillo J A 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The activities of science, technology, and innovation are related to the execution of actions involving research, experimental development, support for education and training, provision of scientific and technological services, administration, and other management activities. In this context, the SENNOVA Research System of Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje of Colombia dedicates human and technological resources to contribute to the country’s economic and social growth, looking to answer the need to develop Colombia’s productive sector. In turn, these contributions also generate social dynamics in which the activity at the institutional level can be represented as a kind of the complex systems studied by nonlinear Physics. These complex dynamics are suitable for visualization from the stochastic processes that lead to statistical distributions typical of complex systems. A data analytics model for the measurement and visualization of innovation indicators is being developed in the Antioquia regional branch of Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, where the distinct categories of science, technology, and innovation activities are graphically identified to facilitate the analysis of the results obtained from both descriptive statistics and data science. From the perspective of complex systems for representing these institutional social dynamics, clustering processes with techniques such as K-means grouping were implemented. Potential distributions determined by the conglomerates of management processes and productivity of the projects executed in the analyzed institution over a given period are identified as innovation indicators and subsequently classified using principal component analysis. Python Folium was used as a visualization tool to graphically generate comparisons between the different Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje centers of the Antioquia regional branch in each period. The results show greater ease of interpretation and analysis of statistical results and data analytics in measuring indicators of science, technology, and innovation activities through the techniques employed in comparison with traditional data visualization tools.
Microstructural evaluation and wear behavior of B4C particle reinforced TiO2-SiO2-ZnO compound by hot-pressing method
Authors: Kaya Ali Ihsan 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
In this study, different wt% of B4C material added to TiO2, ZnO, and SiO2 materials known with distinguished properties by hot-pressing method to produce new materials. Characterization of the materials was performed by using XRD, SEM and EDS. The micro-hardness of the materials was measured and the wear characteristics of B4C-added materials were determined by subjecting them to wear loads of 5 N, 10 N and 15 N. In XRD, it was observed that the intensity of the peak was decreased depending on the increase in B4C content. In SEM, it was determined that there was a two-phase structure with complex boundaries and indefinite grain boundary formation. Besides, it was determined that elements in the EDS and the compounds in the XRD supported each other. In wear analyses, it was seen that as the wear load increased, the depth and width of the wear track in all materials increased. Furthermore, as the weight ratio of B4C material in the composition was increased, the weight loss at different wear loads was decreased and the lowest weight loss was found in Ti45Si15Zn20B20 material. Moreover, it was observed that the wear track and its depth were inversely proportional to the increasing B4C content in the compound. Friction coefficients of the materials under 5 N wear load varied between 0.15–0.43, whereas under 10 N and 15 N wear load, it varied between 0.09–0.28 and 0.06–0.29, respectively. While the hardness value of B4C-free Ti60Si20Zn20 was 260 HV, the highest hardness value was seen in Ti45Si15Zn20B20 material as 1010 HV.
Antibacterial efficacy of greenly synthesized silver nanoparticles using nanocurcumin and silver nanoparticle gel on bovine mastitis
Authors: Vo-Van Quoc Bao , Dao Anh Quang , Nguyen Van-Phuong , Danh Nguyen Duc , Duong Thanh Hai , Anh Le Thi Kim 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
This study summarizes the synthesis of AgNPs using nanocurcumin as a reducing and stabilizing agent (CurAgNPs). The stability of CurAgNPs after 12 months of storage and their antimicrobial activity against four bacteria causing mastitis in cows were investigated. Ultraviolet—visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy of the dark brownish-red stabilized CurAgNPs solution decating the surface plasmon resonance peak of the sample was observed at 438 nm. Images of the spherical CurAgNPs were obtained using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which showed a mean particle size distribution of 15–58 nm, with a mean size of 32 nm. The influence of CurAgNPs on four microorganisms that cause mastitis in cows, Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), and Eschericia coli (E. coli), was studied, and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was from 1.6 to 6.25 ppm. From this, the MBC of CurAgNPs were observed at 3.15 ppm for S. agalactiae, and 6.25 ppm for S. aureus, P. aeruginosa and E. coli, respectively. The formulated homogeneous gel containing 100 ppm CurAgNPs, 1.5% carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and distilled water was developed with a viscosity of 141 ± 7.55 cP, pH of 6.72 ± 0.11, and homogenized. The zeta potential of CurAgNPs gel after 6 months of storage is almost constant. In addition, the improved CurAgNPs gel demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity compared with tetracycline at a concentration of 100 ppm.
Design, testing and characterization of a proton central axis alignment device for the dynamic collimation system
Authors: Geoghegan Theodore , Patwardhan Kaustubh , Ying Qi , Nelson Nicholas , Yu Jen , Gutierrez Alonso , Hill Patrick , Flynn Ryan , Hyer Daniel 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Objective. Proton therapy conformity has improved over the years by evolving from passive scattering to spot scanning delivery technologies with smaller proton beam spot sizes. Ancillary collimation devices, such the Dynamic Collimation System (DCS), further improves high dose conformity by sharpening the lateral penumbra. However, as spot sizes are reduced, collimator positional errors play a significant impact on the dose distributions and hence accurate collimator to radiation field alignment is critical. Approach. The purpose of this work was to develop a system to align and verify coincidence between the center of the DCS and the proton beam central axis. The Central Axis Alignment Device (CAAD) is composed of a camera and scintillating screen-based beam characterization system. Within a light-tight box, a 12.3-megapixel camera monitors a P43/Gadox scintillating screen via a 45° first-surface mirror. When a collimator trimmer of the DCS is placed in the uncalibrated center of the field, the proton radiation beam continuously scans a 7×7 cm2 square field across the scintillator and collimator trimmer while a 7 s exposure is acquired. From the relative positioning of the trimmer to the radiation field, the true center of the radiation field can be calculated. Main results. The CAAD can calculate the offset between the proton beam radiation central axis and the DCS central axis within 0.054 mm accuracy and 0.075 mm reproducibility. Significance. Using the CAAD, the DCS is now able to be aligned accurately to the proton radiation beam central axis and no longer relies on an x-ray source in the gantry head which is only validated to within 1.0 mm of the proton beam.
Religion/Spirituality and Prevalent Hypertension among Ethnic Cohorts in the Study on Stress, Spirituality, and Health
Authors: Kent Blake Victor , Upenieks Laura , Kanaya Alka M , Warner Erica T , Cozier Yvette C , Daviglus Martha L , Eliassen Heather , Jang Daniel Y , Shields Alexandra E 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Background
Hypertension is a significant public health issue, particularly for Blacks, Hispanics/Latinos, and South Asians who are at greater risk than whites. Religion and spirituality (R/S) have been shown to be protective, but this has been identified primarily in whites with limited R/S measures examined (i.e., religious service attendance).

Purpose
To assess hypertension prevalence (HP) in four racial/ethnic groups while incorporating an array of R/S variables, including individual prayer, group prayer, nontheistic daily spiritual experiences, yoga, gratitude, positive religious coping, and negative religious coping.

Methods
Data were drawn from the Study on Stress, Spirituality, and Health, a consortium of ethnically diverse U.S. cohorts. The sample included 994 Black women, 838 Hispanic/Latino men and women, 879 South Asian men and women, and 3681 white women. Using a cross-sectional design, prevalence ratios for R/S and hypertension were reported for each cohort, in addition to pooled analyses. Given differences in R/S among men and women, all models were stratified by gender.

Results
Different patterns of associations were found between women and men. Among women: 1) religious attendance was associated with lower HP among Black and white women; 2) gratitude was linked to lower HP among Hispanic/Latino, South Asian, and white women; 3) individual prayer was associated with higher HP among Hispanic/Latino and white women; 4) yoga was associated with higher HP among South Asian women, and 5) negative religious coping was linked to higher HP among Black women. Among men: significant results were only found among Hispanic/Latino men. Religious attendance and individual prayer were associated with higher HP, while group prayer and negative religious coping were associated with lower HP.

Conclusion
Religion/spirituality is a multifaceted construct that manifests differently by race/ethnicity and gender. Medical practitioners should avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to this topic when evaluating prevalent hypertension in diverse communities.
Effect of a New Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Dermal Filler Cross-Linked With Lysine Amino Acid for Skin Augmentation and Rejuvenation
Authors: Guo Yanping , Wei Wuhan , Wang Haoyu , Li Qiang , Wei Changzheng , Zhang Jingyu , Jin Peisheng 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Background
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are the most popular filler agents for skin rejuvenation. Although 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether is regarded as a relatively safe cross-linker, it still exhibits certain cytotoxicity.

Objectives
We presented here an amino acid–cross-linked HA (ACHA) which was obtained by an amidation reaction with lysine and HA. This study aimed to investigate ACHA's efficacy and safety for skin augmentation and rejuvenation.

Methods
Rheology, compressive tests, and swelling experiments were conducted to investigate ACHA's mechanical and viscoelastic properties. The effects of ACHA on the human keratinocytes (HaCaT) cells and the human dermal fibroblast (HDF) were investigated by Transwell and wound healing assays. Its impacts on the epithelial thickness and collagen synthesis were further examined in a mouse experimental model. We recruited 50 patients with moderate to severe nasolabial folds (NLFs). The patients were randomly allocated to receive ACHA or Restylane injections. The resulting retention rates of HA and the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale outcomes were evaluated and compared.

Results
ACHA exhibited good viscoelasticity. It not only promoted migration and proliferation of HaCat and HDF and secretion of various growth factors but also increased skin thickness and promoted the generation of collagen. Patients who received ACHA had more residual volume 12 months after treatment. ACHA exhibited a promising augmentation effect in NLF correction with few adverse reactions.

Conclusions
ACHA has shown promise as a biomaterial with excellent biocompatibility and viscoelastic characteristics in both research and the clinic.
See the abstract translated into Hindi, Portuguese, Korean, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, and Taiwanese online here: https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjad169.

Level of Evidence: 2
mpwR: an R package for comparing performance of mass spectrometry-based proteomic workflows
Authors: Kardell Oliver , Breimann Stephan , Hauck Stefanie M 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Summary
mpwR is an R package for a standardized comparison of mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomic label-free workflows recorded by data-dependent or data-independent spectral acquisition. The user-friendly design allows easy access to compare the influence of sample preparation procedures, combinations of liquid chromatography (LC)-MS setups, as well as intra- and inter-software differences on critical performance measures across an unlimited number of analyses. mpwR supports outputs of commonly used software for bottom-up proteomics, such as ProteomeDiscoverer, Spectronaut, MaxQuant, and DIA-NN.

Availability and implementation
mpwR is available as an open-source R package. Release versions can be accessed on CRAN (https://CRAN.R-project.org/package=mpwR) for all major operating systems. The development version is maintained on GitHub (https://github.com/okdll/mpwR) and full documentation with examples and workflow templates is provided via the package website (https://okdll.github.io/mpwR/).
Exploring the presence of markers of decidualization in the fallopian tubes: a systematic review
Authors: Aljassim F , Georgopoulou N , Rigby C H , Powell S G , Wyatt J N R , Hapangama D K , Hill C J 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The fallopian tubes (FTs) are part of the female upper genital tract. The healthy FT provides the biological environment for successful fertilization and facilitates the subsequent movement of the conceptus to the endometrial cavity. However, when the FT is damaged, as with salpingitis, pyosalpinx, and hydrosalpinx, it may increase the risk of an ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition. Decidualization refers to a multifactorial process by which the endometrium changes to permit blastocyst implantation. The decidualization reaction is vital for endometrial receptivity during the window of implantation. To date, no comprehensive review that collates evidence on decidualization in the human FT has been conducted. Therefore, the aim of this review is to compile the current evidence on cellular decidualization occurring in the healthy and pathological FT in women of reproductive age. A literature search was conducted using five databases and identified 746 articles, 24 of which were analyzed based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The available evidence indicates that the FT are able to undergo decidual changes under specific circumstances; however, the exact mechanism by which this occurs is poorly understood. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanism by which decidualization can occur in the FT.
“Morning Glories of the Night”: Angela Carter’s Translational Poetics in Fireworks
Authors: Hennard Dutheil de la Rochère Martine 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Translation plays a central role as a creative method in Angela Carter’s Fireworks (1974). The collection of stories showcases Carter’s multilingual musings on the word hanabi by opening with “A Souvenir of Japan,” which records a brief moment of bliss during the Japanese summer festival, captured in the image of the “morning glories of the night.” It then builds on its literary and cultural resonances in English, French, and Japanese to form a variegated bouquet of stories linked by the flower motif that gives the collection its aesthetic identity. Infused by Carter’s experience of Japan and memories of Baudelaire, Buñuel, and Bashō, Fireworks exemplifies Carter’s translational poetics as a mode of writing blossoming across intertwined languages, cultures, and art forms.