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Assessing the Impacts of Future Land Use Land Cover and Climate Change on the Water Balance Components and Sediment Yield of The Bhavani Watershed in India
Authors: Kamaraj Manikandan , Rangarajan Sathyanathan 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
This study aims to investigate land use/land cover (LULC) and climate change for a better understanding of the hydrological processes of the Bhavani watershed, India. The ANN-CA model, which is based on artificial neural networks and cellular automata, is utilized for the simulation and prediction of LULC. Five criteria, including DEM, slope, aspect, distance from the road, and distance from existing built-up areas, were used as exploratory data for the learning process of the ANN-CA model. The calibrated LULC maps for 2020 showed a high level of agreement, with a kappa index of 0.76 and a percentage of correctness 78.23%. The model was then used to predict LULC changes for the years 2030, 2040, and 2050 and integrated these predictions with different future climate scenarios (CMIP6 RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) to estimate changes in hydrological components using the soil and water assessment tool (SWAT). The average sediment yield ranges from 9.86 to 14.79 ton/ha/year between 2000 and 2020, which is attributed to the changes in LULC. Additionally, the combination of climate change scenarios and changes in LULC resulted in the projected increases in annual average soil losses by 23.90 and 20.18 ton/ha/year in 2030; 18.22 and 25.07 ton/ha/year in 2040 and 23.87 and 23.54 ton/ha/year in 2050. Among the 26 sub-watersheds, SW-07, SW-09, SW-21, SW-22, SW-25, and SW-26, showed high sediment yield in the watershed. The model calibration and validation values of R2, NSE, PBIAS, and RSR showed that the predicted flow and sediment yield results are in good agreement with the observed values.
Maternal near miss as a predictor of adverse perinatal outcomes: findings from a prospective cohort study in southwestern Uganda
Authors: Jjuuko Mark , Lugobe Henry Mark , Migisha Richard , Agaba David Collins , Tibaijuka Leevan , Kayondo Musa , Ngonzi Joseph , Kalyebara Paul Kato , Kanyesigye Hamson 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
Despite efforts, Uganda has not met the World Health Organization target of < 12 newborn deaths per 1,000 live births. Severe maternal morbidity or ‘near miss’ is a major contributor to adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly in low-resource settings. However, the specific impact of maternal near miss on perinatal outcomes in Uganda remains insufficiently investigated. We examined the association between maternal near miss and adverse perinatal outcomes at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in southwestern Uganda.
Methods
We conducted a prospective cohort study among women admitted for delivery at MRRH’s maternity ward from April 2022 to August 2022. We included mothers at ≥ 28 weeks of gestation with singleton pregnancies, while intrauterine fetal death cases were excluded. For the near-miss group, we consecutively included mothers with any one of the following: antepartum hemorrhage with shock, uterine rupture, hypertensive disorders, coma, and cardiac arrest; those without these complications constituted the non-near-miss group. We followed the mothers until delivery, and their infants until seven days postpartum or death. Adverse perinatal outcomes considered were low birth weight (< 2,500 g), low Apgar score (< 7 at five minutes), fresh stillbirths, early neonatal death, or admission to neonatal intensive care unit. Multivariable log-binomial regression was used to determine predictors of adverse perinatal outcomes.
Results
We enrolled 220 participants (55 maternal near misses and 165 non-near misses) with a mean age of 27 ± 5.8 years. Most of the near-misses were pregnancies with hypertensive disorders (49%). Maternal near misses had a four-fold (adjusted risk ratio [aRR] = 4.02, 95% CI: 2.32–6.98) increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared to non-near misses. Other predictors of adverse perinatal outcomes were primigravidity (aRR = 1.53, 95%CI: 1.01–2.31), and gestational age < 34 weeks (aRR = 1.81, 95%CI: 1.19–2.77).
Conclusion
Maternal near misses, primigravidity, and preterm pregnancies were independent predictors of adverse perinatal outcomes in this study. We recommend implementing maternal near-miss surveillance as an integral component of comprehensive perinatal care protocols, to improve perinatal outcomes in Uganda and similar low-resource settings. Targeted interventions, including specialized care for women with maternal near misses, particularly primigravidas and those with preterm pregnancies, could mitigate the burden of adverse perinatal outcomes.
Simplified Methodology for Fatigue Analysis of Reinforced Asphalt Systems
Authors: Orešković Marko , Bohuš Štepan , Virgili Amedeo , Canestrari Francesco 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Fatigue analysis has an imporant role in evaluation the durability and performance of ashalt pavements, especially when new or alternative materials are used. Numerous laboratory studies have investigated fatigue performance with aim to estimate field behavior as closer as possible. Therefore, there are currently many different testing methods and data analysis approaches that can be used. One of the most common laboratory test methods is four-point bending beam (4PBB) test, which results are usually analyzed using the so-called traditional approach (where 50% of stiffness reduction is considered as failure criterion) or the energy ratio (ER) approach. However, outcomes from previous studies have shown that these approaches may not be appropriate and reliable if geogrids are used as a reinforcement. As a possible solution, this study proposes a new Simplified Flex Point (SFP) approach that considers the flex point of the strain amplitude curve, measured during 4PBB fatigue tests, to calculate the number of cycles to failure. These three approaches were applied on four sets of double-layered asphalt samples: one unreinforced and three reinforced with geogrids of different strength (50, 100 and 200 kN). The impact of reinforcement on the fatigue life was evaluated by comparing the critical strain values (ε6) of reinforced and unreinforced sets through fatigue resistance improvement factor (FRIF). The research findings showed that the use of geogrids improves fatigue life when the SFP and ER approaches are applied and that the traditional approach might not always be appropriate for assessing the fatigue resistance of reinforced asphalt mixtures.
A Case of Unexpected Diagnosis of Fibronectin Glomerulopathy with Histological Features of Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
Authors: Hata Misa , Mori Takayasu , Hirose Yurika , Nishida Yuriko , Mandai Shintaro , Ando Fumiaki , Susa Koichiro , Iimori Soichiro , Naito Shotaro , Sohara Eisei , Rai Tatemitsu , Taguchi Towako , Tomii Shohei , Ohashi Kenichi , Uchida Shinichi 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Fibronectin (FN) glomerulopathy (FNG), a rare autosomal hereditary renal disease, is characterized by proteinuria resulting from the massive accumulation of FN in the glomeruli. It typically affects individuals aged 10–50 years. In this report, we describe the case of a 57-year-old man who was diagnosed with FNG through genetic analysis and histological examination that revealed membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. Despite treatment with prednisolone (PSL), the therapeutic response was unsatisfactory. PSL was subsequently tapered and discontinued because the patient had pulmonary thromboembolism. Subsequent comprehensive genetic testing, which was initially not conducted because the patient’s parents did not have a history of kidney disease, identified a known disease-causing variant in the FN1 gene, indicating a de novo variant. FNG was further confirmed by positive staining of glomeruli with FN using an IST-4 antibody. Although corticosteroid is commonly employed as the initial treatment for MPGN, its appropriateness depends on the underlying etiology. Thus, clinicians must be aware of the potential hereditary nature of MPGN as an underlying condition.
Adaptive synchronization analysis of chaotic system based on memristor
Authors: Li Ping , Xia Lei , Qian Jin , Fan Yigang 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
On the basis of the classic chaos theory, a new memristive chaotic system with hidden attractor was constructed. And the basic dynamic characteristics of the system was analyzed. Based on the system, an analog circuit was designed for simulation. Finally, the synchronization control of the system was explored. The research show that the system has abundant nonlinear behaviors, such as Poincaré mapping, Brownian motion, bifurcation diagram and Lyapunov exponent spectrum. The circuit simulation results are basically consistent with the theoretical analysis and numerical simulation results, which lays a certain foundation for the practical application of the memristive chaotic system. According to the existing theory, a suitable adaptive controller was proposed to achieve synchronization. At the same time, the unknown parameters of the system were identified. The effectiveness of the control method was verified by the numerical simulation.
A comprehensive evaluation of pregnancy and newborn outcomes in Syrian refugees in Turkey
Authors: Dirican Aylin Önder , Korucu Dilay Gök 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
The study was conducted to evaluate the obstetric and neonatal outcomes of Syrian migrant women in a tertiary centre.
Methods
It was conducted retrospectively using the birth records of 2,866 Syrian migrant women, who had given birth at a tertiary center between January 2016 and May 2020. Demographic features, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were analyzed according to age groups and vitamin D use.
Results
The mean age of the patients included in the study was 26.22 ± 5.90, the mean gestational age at birth was 38.06 ± 2.1 weeks, and the mean newborn birth weight was 3.151g. The mean hemoglobin value of the patients was 11.55 ± 1.54. While most of the patients were taking iron supplements (80.59%), vitamin D (vit D) supplement intake was 38.31%. The mean number of antenatal follow-ups was 3.40 ± 1.65. While the most common delivery method was normal vaginal delivery (61.93%), cesarean section rates were found to be 38.07%. The need for blood transfusion was significantly lower in the group that had received vitamin D than that in the group that had not received it (2.00% vs. 8.94% p < 0.001). The rate of preterm birth was found to be 5.74% in the group that had received vitamin D and 9.28% in the group that had not received it, which was significantly higher (p < 0.001).
Conclusions
We have seen that maternal and fetal outcomes can be improved with hospital follow-up and adequate vitamin supplements in refugee pregnant women.
Guiding Human Navigation with Non-Invasive Vestibular Stimulation and Evoked Mediolateral Sway
Authors: Brunyé Tad T. , Navarro Ester , Hart-Pomerantz Hannah , Valter Yishai , Datta Abhishek , Taylor Holly A. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) involves the non-invasive stimulation of otolith organs and semicircular canals by applying low-intensity electrical current to the mastoids. One consistent effect of GVS administration is a mild, transient, and polarity-specific mediolateral postural sway (MPS). The present study examined whether evoked MPS can be used to communicate instructions to humans, guiding performance on a stressful navigation task through a virtual urban environment. Our experimental design consisted of three primary phases: thresholding, training, and testing. During individualized thresholding, participants stood on a multi-axis force platform and received GVS stimulation at increasing intensity with two polarity conditions: anodal/cathodal on right/left mastoid, or vice-versa. The stimulation intensities reliably eliciting MPS during thresholding were then applied to a training session that involved learning associations between stimulation polarity and directions (i.e., left, right, straight). Participant then applied learned associations to a complex urban virtual navigation task. We found a polarity-specific and parametrically increasing MPS as a function of GVS stimulation intensity. Participants were able to rapidly learn GVS-to-direction associations, and they showed very high accuracy in applying learned associations to the navigation task. Results are discussed in the context of sensory augmentation research and identifying innovative methods for multisensory information transfer.
Risk effects of meteorological factors on human brucellosis in Jilin province, China, 2005-2019
Authors: Huang Shanjun , Wang Hao , Li Zhuo , Wang Zhaohan , Li Fande , Fan Wenqi , Du Lanping , Lu Menghan , Han Xin , Zhao Meifang , Zhen Hua , Yan Yuke , Zhen Qing , Shui Tiejun 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
The impact of climate on zoonotic infectious diseases (or can be referred to as climate-sensitive zoonotic diseases) is confirmed. Seasonal distribution of brucellosis indicates meteorological factors have an important role in its epidemiology. Yet, research on brucellosis and climate change association is limited.
Methods
Monthly incidence data of brucellosis and monthly meteorological data (average temperature (℃), wind velocity (m/s), relative humidity (%), sunshine hours (h), air pressure (hPa), and rainfall (mm)) in Jilin province, China from 2005–2019 were collected. Use Spearman’s correlation analysis and a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) to estimate the lag and non-linearity effect of meteorological factors on the risk of brucellosis.
Results
A total of 24,921 cases of human brucellosis were reported in Jilin province from 2005–2019, with the peak epidemic period from April to June. Low temperature and low sunshine hours were protective factors for the brucellosis, where the minimum RR values were 0.50 (95% CI = 0.31–0.82) for − 13.7°C with 1 month lag and 0.61 (95% CI = 0.41–0.91) for 110.5h with 2 months lag, respectively. High temperature, high sunshine hours, and low wind velocity were risk factors for brucellosis. The maximum RR values were 2.91 (95% CI = 1.43–5.92, lag = 1, 25.7℃), 1.85 (95% CI = 1.23–2.80, lag = 2, 332.6h), and 1.68 (95% CI = 1.25–2.26, lag = 2, 1.4m/s). The trends in the impact of extreme temperature and extreme sunshine hours on the transmission of brucellosis were generally consistent.
Conclusion
High temperature, high sunshine hours, and low wind velocity were more beneficial to the activity of brucellosis with an obvious lag effect in Jilin province, China. The results will deepen the understanding of the relationship between climate and brucellosis and provide a reference for formulating relevant public health policies.
When single-host parasites become multi-host?
Authors: Klimov Pavel , He Qixin 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Parasitic organisms have large impacts on wildlife, livestock, and human health, however, little is known about ecological and biological factors influencing their host range. When single-host mites are shifted to new hosts, they are likely to become more virulent and cause epidemics as new hosts may lack natural defenses against new parasites (high epidemic risk). Here, we assembled the largest and complete dataset on mites permanently parasitic on mammals and conducted an analysis of factors affecting the probability of single-host parasites becoming multi-hosts, while accounting for potentially unobserved host-parasite links and class imbalance. We identified statistically significant predictors related to parasites (5 variables), hosts (2), climate (2), and habitat disturbance (1). Among mite-related variables, the most important was the proximity to the host immune system which was correlated with the mouthpart morphology. The accuracy of predicting the multi-host risk group was estimated at 0.721. When our model was used for forecasting, it identified Chiroptera (bats) and Carnivora as hosts having the largest number of parasites belonging to the multi-host risk group category. Of them, several single-host bat parasitic species of Notoedres were identified as having the potential to become multi-hosts that are probably capable of causing an epidemic. Our study provides a robust quantitative framework showing how ecological and biological factors can affect the ability of a single-host parasite to become multi-host.
Assessment of Submarine Landslide Volume
Authors: Sager Thore Falk , Urlaub Morelia , Berndt Christian 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Submarine landslides pose major geohazards as they can destroy seafloor infrastructure such as communication cables and cause tsunamis. The volume of material displaced with the landslide is one factor that determines its hazard and is typically estimated using bathymetric and/or seismic datasets. Here, we review methods to determine the initial failed volume based on a well-constrained case study, the Ana Slide, a small slope failure in the Eivissa Channel off the eastern Iberian Peninsula. We find that not only the availability and quality of datasets but also the emplacement mechanism determines the quality of the volume estimation. In general, the volume estimation based on comparison of modern and reconstructed pre-failure seafloor topographies yields conservative, yet robust volumes for the amount of material that was mobilized. In contrast, volume estimated from seismic data may be prone to overestimation if no detailed constraints on the nature of the chaotic, transparent, or disrupted seismic facies commonly used to identify landslide material are available.
Do animal husbandry operations contaminate groundwater sources with antimicrobial resistance: Systematic review
Authors: Meyer Cameron , Price Skyler , Ercumen Ayse 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health concern. Animal husbandry operations are AMR hotspots due to heavy antibiotic use and dissemination of animal waste into the environment. In this systematic review, we examined the impact of swine, poultry and cattle operations on AMR in groundwater. We searched the PubMed, Web of Science, CAB Direct, and the North Carolina State University Agricultural and Environmental Science databases in June 2022. The search returned 2,487 studies, of which 23 met our inclusion criteria. Studies investigated facilities for swine (13), poultry (4), cattle (3) and multiple types of animals (3), mostly in high-income countries. The sampling distance ranged from onsite to > 20 km from facilities; the majority of studies (19) sampled onsite. Most studies collected samples from monitoring wells; only 4 studies investigated private drinking water wells. Among the 23 studies, 17 found evidence of AMR in groundwater associated with animal husbandry operations. Contamination was mostly found in onsite wells, especially downgradient of waste lagoons, but also in offsite private wells up to 2–3 km away. AMR contamination was more common in non-high-income countries and increased with rainy conditions. Future studies should sample private wells at varying distances from animal husbandry operations under different weather conditions and include low- and middle-income countries where food animal production is intensifying.
Correlation analysis of cavitation-induced pressure pulsation and vibration in a bulb turbine
Authors: Li Tianshu , Feng Jianjun , Zhu Guojun , Li Yunzhe , Luo Xingqi 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Cavitation is one of the primary factors leading to the destabilisation of tubular turbines. To enhance their stability, this study examines the effects of runner cavitation on draft tube pressure fluctuations and vibration in tubular turbines through experimental methods. With varying cavitation coefficients, a synchronous test system, including a high-speed camera, vibration acceleration sensors and pressure pulsation sensors, is applied to obtain cavitation images of the runner, and vibration and internal fluid pressure pulsation data of the draft tube. The results show that the correlated component of pressure pulsation signals during the cavitation process is the synchronous pressure pulsation of 16 fn. With the development of cavitation, the amplitude of synchronous pressure pulsation increases first and then decreases. Cavitation enhances the high-frequency vibration of the runner chamber wall and the RMS of the vertical vibration component IMF3 and the horizontal vibration components IMF2 and IMF4 are linearly negatively correlated with the cavitation coefficient. The associated component between cavitation-induced vibration and pressure pulsation signal is 16 fn and its harmonics. In the process of cavitation, pressure pulsation plays a leading role in vibration.
Annual and geographical variations in the specific composition of jassids and their damage on cotton in Ivory Coast
Authors: KOUADIO Houphouet , KOUAKOU Malanno , BINI Kouadio Kra Norbert , KOFFI Kouakou Jean Innocent , OSSEY Christian Landry , KONE Pitou Woklin Euloge , ADEPO-GOURENE Abouo Béatrice , OCHOU Ochou Germain 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The aim of this study was to highlight the diversity of jassid species and their impact on cotton growing in Ivory Coast. The collections carried out in 2021 identified three species. Jacobiasca lybica (Bergevin & Zanon, 1922) is the most abundant, with proportions ranging from 73.3–93.3% depending on the site. The other two species are Empoasca papayae (Oman, 1937) (8.3%) and Empoasca facialis (Jacobi, 1912) (5%). In 2022, collections revealed the invasion of a new species, Amrasca biguttula (Shiraki, 1913), which became dominant with proportions of 90 to 100% depending on the site. Two other species, J. lybica (2.7%) and E. facialis (1.3%), cohabit with A. biguttula. Thus, while the damage noted in 2021 was attributable to J. lybica, that observed in 2022 is essentially due to A. biguttula, with incidences exceeding the economic impact threshold. The North-East of the cotton basin was the area most affected by attacks by these two species. The results of the study reveal significant changes in jassid species composition and climatic conditions in the cotton-growing areas of Ivory Coast, from one year to the next. This situation also explains the variations in damage levels.
Analytical solutions of fractional order Newell-Whitehead-Segel equation
Authors: Behera Sidheswar 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
In this article, the (G G)-expansion method along with the (G G , 1 G)-expansion method was considered to obtain analytical solutions of fractional order Newell-Whitehead-Segel(FNWS) equation. FNWS equation has paramount significance in nonlinear systems describing different stripe patterns in various surfaces(two-dimensional). The parametric condition influences the periodic solutions, kink solutions , and soliton solutions for the FNWS equation are extracted and classified into hyperbolic, trigono-metric, and rational solutions. The numerical results and their graphical simulations are presented by the use of MATLAB.