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Re-Gendering the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction: Experiences of Gender Diverse Groups from India and the Philippines
Authors: Sharan Aditi , Gaillard JC 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR) has been a guide for disaster risk governance globally. With the popularization of the vulnerability paradigm, gender has been established as one of the social determinants of disaster risk. However, it is often used interchangeably with “women” based on the binary categorization of gender identity that dominates, including in the Western world, reducing it to a demographic variable denied of any voice, context, or history. This article explores gender beyond the binary in the SFDRR, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and the broader risk governance mechanisms through examples of hijras from India and baklas from the Philippines. It delves into a discussion on the influence of dominant Western discourses in the creation of gender categories and their non-Western realities through a post-colonial lens. The article deals with questions on hybridity of identities, power, control, resistance, leverage, and the unique capacities of gender diverse groups at the time of disasters and beyond, while investigating the space of such groups within global frameworks like the SFDRR.
Lessons from the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction from Latin America and the Caribbean
Authors: Cabral-Ramírez Mayleen , Niño-Barrero Yezid , DiBella Jose 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Over the past decade, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have made progress in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (SFDRR). Still, significant challenges remain in assessing its impact. The region’s high levels of inequality and vulnerability to disasters continue to hinder the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction (DRR) efforts. This article emphasizes the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach in SFDRR implementation, particularly the role of regional intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and networks that promote collaboration among civil society, the private sector, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, youth, and marginalized groups. Despite government efforts to integrate SFDRR into national policies, gaps in stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and governance limit DRR effectiveness. The article underscores the value of co-production for involving communities to contribute to designing DRR strategies that address their specific needs. Co-produced strategies can bridge the gap between high-level policies and practical solutions by leveraging local knowledge and fostering partnerships. The review of regional networks’ efforts highlights the central role of IGOs in coordinating DRR strategies. These networks help create innovative solutions that empower communities. The article advocates for thinking about the subsequent phases post-SFDRR, drawing on the lessons from the regional networks and calls for more strategic collaborations and experimentation as a model to promote effective governance of DRR by engaging multiple stakeholders to design and pilot locally-driven solutions that can accelerate the implementation of the priorities of the SFDRR to reduce disaster risks in LAC through collaborations that build capacity through action and ensure meaningful engagement.
Direct non-oxidative methane decomposition over silica-supported Co/Ni/Mo catalysts
Authors: Parashar Siddharth , Sontakke Sharad M. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Typically, the methods for converting methane can be categorized into two primary groups: direct and indirect. Among these, the direct non-oxidative conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons has received a lot of interest in recent years due to its distinct advantages over the indirect routes. Several catalysts based on transitional metals such as Ni, Fe, Co, Mo, etc. have been reported for the methane conversion, employing different supports. This study focuses on the direct non-oxidative decomposition of methane using monometallic catalysts based on silica. The catalysts, specifically Co, Ni, and Mo, were impregnated to the pre-synthesized silica support. The synthesized catalysts were characterized for crystallite size, surface area, morphology and thermal stability using X-ray diffraction, porosimeter, scanning electron microscope and thermogravimetric analysis, respectively. The effect of reaction temperature, amount of catalyst, methane preheating, flow rate of methane and presence of promotors on the decomposition reaction was investigated.
Suggestions for the decision making in subjective cognitive complaints
Authors: Basagni Benedetta , Navarrete Eduardo 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
In recent years, the increasing life expectancy has underscored the importance of cognitive health alongside physical well-being, particularly because healthy adults may report subjective cognitive complaints (SCC), often related to memory. These complaints may or may not align with objective cognitive impairments, fueling ongoing debates about whether SCC could serve as an early indicator of dementia. While some studies suggest SCC as a potential precursor to dementia, others propose that these complaints may merely co-occur with cognitive decline. Despite the lack of consensus, addressing SCC remains crucial for early intervention, especially as emerging treatments for dementia show promise when applied at early stages. Risk factors associated with dementia, such as age, education, family history, and comorbid conditions like depression and diabetes, have been incorporated into predictive models. However, clinical practice continues to rely heavily on neuropsychological assessments to bridge subjective complaints with objective cognitive performance and may often require additional investigations, such as neuroimaging. Factors such as cognitive reserve, depression, stress, sleep disturbances, and personality traits also play significant roles in the interpretation of SCC. Some of these conditions may potentially mask underlying cognitive decline. A comprehensive clinical evaluation, integrating neuropsychological testing with a thorough anamnesis, can help distinguish between cognitive disorders and other contributing factors. Here, we propose a flowchart to guide clinicians in the management of SCC, integrating key factors to enhance diagnostic accuracy and inform treatment decisions. Despite the challenges involved, a careful and holistic approach remains essential for effective patient care.
Influence of heat treatment on microstructure and magnetic properties of laser powder bed fusion generated NdFeB magnets
Authors: Genç Kübra , Todd Iain , Mumtaz Kamran 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) presents a promising technique for producing neodymium–iron–boron (NdFeB) magnets. However, the magnetic properties of L-PBF-generated magnets remain inferior to those of their sintered counterparts. To address this, post-processing techniques, such as heat treatment, could enhance the magnetic properties of L-PBF-fabricated NdFeB magnets. This study examines the effects of post-heat treatment on the density, magnetic properties, and microstructure of samples produced using MQP-S-11-9-20001 powder. Archimedes density measurements indicate an improvement of up to 5% in density following heat treatment, corroborated by optical images showing decreased porosity. Analysis of magnetic properties reveals an increase in remanence (B

r
) alongside a decrease in coercivity (H

ci
). Microstructural analysis indicates variations in grain size and morphology, with more distinct grain boundaries contributing to enhanced coercivity. The study also highlights challenges in analyzing high-temperature treated samples, particularly due to their extreme sensitivity to oxygen and etching difficulties. Despite these challenges, the findings offer valuable insights into how heat treatment affects the microstructure of L-PBF-generated NdFeB magnets and the resultant changes in their magnetic properties.
Nubian Levallois Cores from MIS 5 Alluvial Terraces in the Negev Desert: New Insights into the Middle Paleolithic in the Arid Regions of the Southern Levant
Authors: Oron Maya , Avni Yoav , Wieler Nimrod , Porat Naomi , Sasson Eli Cohen , Barzilai Omry 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The Negev region is a part of the great desert belt of north Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, a physical and environmental barrier between eastern Africa and southwest Asia. The proximity of the Negev Desert to the Eastern Mediterranean ecological zone to its north, makes it an interesting study area for identifying movements of people and ideas between these areas, in particular during interglacial periods such as Marine Isotope Stage 5 (MIS 5). Not until recently, the archaeological data associated with this stage in the Negev was quite limited, but new studies point to a complex scenario in which several lithic traditions coexisted. One of them was dominated by the Nubian Levallois technology, that is seen by some as a cultural proxy for population movement from Afro-Arabia into the Levant. A comprehensive geoarchaeological survey conducted during the years 2017–2020 revealed dozens of previously unknown Middle Paleolithic findspots in the central and the southern parts of the Negev. Amongst the new findspots, sites with Nubian Levallois cores were identified. The geomorphological contexts of most of these findspots correspond to MIS 5 terraces, as supported by several luminescence ages. A comparison between surveyed sites and excavated MIS 5 sites from the Negev shows differences in the composition of the lithic assemblages. The surface sites include a combination of Nubian cores, centripetal and bidirectional Levallois knapping modes, while the excavated sites are more homogeneous and dominated by centripetal and bidirectional Levallois, or Nubian Levallois, but not both together. We propose that the Nubian core technology in the Negev is part of a distinct lithic tradition, probably originated in regions to the south and the east, whereas the centripetal and bidirectional Levallois are integral part of the known Middle Paleolithic lithic traditions of the Mediterranean ecological zone to the north and likely represent their expansion south into the Negev Desert.
Modeling the Optimum Deceleration for the Motion of Asymmetric Rigid Body
Authors: Amer T. S. , Abady I. M. , El-Sherbiny Hamed , Abdo H. A. , El-Kafly H. F. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Purpose
In this study, we investigate the minimum time (MT) for the spatial motion of a free rigid body (RB) under the influence of viscous friction and gyrostatic moments (GMs). Assuming that the body’s center of mass coinciding with the original point of two Cartesian systems of coordinates.

Results
The optimal control (OC) law for the slow movements, as a main goal, is established, and the corresponding time and phase pathways are assessed.

Conclusion
The resulting innovative outcomes are achieved and displayed for two new scenarios in various graphs to show the gyrostatic moment’s positive impacts. When comparing the obtained results with the previous one when the gyrostatic moment isn’t present, amazing consistency is observed, and the slight deviations between them are discussed. As a result, the acquired results generalize those that were discovered in earlier investigations.

Applications
The significance of this study arises from its practical implications in everyday existence, that confine themself to applying gyroscopic theory to preserve the stability and balance of vehicles in the design of which gyroscopes are used, in addition to determining the path of aircraft and marine vehicles.
Potential use of the Maroua (Far North, Cameroon) river sand as construction materials and degreasing agent for earthenware ceramics
Authors: Nafissatou Mahamad , Kagonbé Bertin Pagna , Mouthe Arnaud Ghislain Anombogo , Nafissa Bouba , Bakaïné Viviane Djaoyang , Yanné Etienne , Boubakar Likiby , Dongmo Armand Kagou 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
There is an enhnaced accessibility of sand, which may be suitable for concrete and ceramic in different regions of Cameroon and the Far North in particular. Hence, this paper aims at assessing the properties of Maroua river sand and its prospects for use in building and probably in ceramic. Fieldwork and laboratory analyses have been performed to elicit their properties using standard methods of physical-textural analysis and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. Gradation parameters have been deduced mathematically.
The results indicate that the grain size distribution varies slightly from one site to another. Organic matter content is relatively poor; it ranges from 0.26 to 0.67%. Sand equivalent (87.00–98.60) and fineness modulus (2.4–2.91) change to very clean and medium sand, respectively. The coefficient of uniformity and coefficient of curvature varies from 2.39 to 3.37 and 0.40 to 0.99, respectively, so it can be classified as a tightly-grained material. The most abundant oxides in the five samples are SiO2, Al2O3, and K2O, while Fe2O3, MgO, TiO2, and P2O5 are in small amounts except for CaO and Na2O which are present in high amounts in NS1, and NS2 samples. Globally, the studied sands have given satisfactory results, and they are suitable for use in concrete. Chemically, these sands can be used in the production of terracotta (pottery, bricks, tiles, and stoneware) as degreasers and fluxes, given the high percentage of K2O suitable for this group of ceramics.
A Comprehensive Review on the Thermochemical Treatment of Plastic Waste to Produce High Value Products for Different Applications
Authors: Roychand Rajeev , Zafar Muhammad Adeel , Jacob Mohan , Ngo Tuan 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Managing plastic waste is challenging due to its non-biodegradable nature, high volume of production, and the varying properties of different types of plastic, making it difficult to recycle effectively and efficiently. This comprehensive review examines thermochemical treatments of plastic waste for producing high-value by-products, focusing on pyrolysis and plasma technologies as promising solutions to these challenges. The review analyses various pyrolysis methods, including conventional, catalytic, and microwave-assisted pyrolysis, detailing their effects on product yield and quality. It explores the production of valuable byproducts such as hydrogen, carbon nanotubes, and graphene from plastic waste, highlighting the influence of process parameters and feedstock composition. Additionally, the review discusses plasma technology as an emerging method for plastic waste treatment, comparing different plasma types (DC/AC arc, RF, and microwave) and their applications. The paper critically evaluates the advantages and challenges of each technology, emphasising their potential for creating a circular economy. Unlike existing reviews, which often focus on individual technologies or specific applications, this work provides an integrated analysis of advanced thermochemical methods and their synergistic potential for high-value product synthesis, while also addressing industrial-scale implementation challenges. Future research directions are identified, including optimizing process conditions, developing more efficient catalysts, and scaling up technologies for commercial applications. Furthermore, the review underscores the broader environmental and socio-economic benefits of these advancements, such as reducing plastic pollution, decreasing reliance on virgin resources, and supporting sustainable development goals. This review provides a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals seeking to advance plastic waste recycling technologies and contribute to sustainable waste management solutions.
JrMYB44 is required for the accumulation of polyphenols and contributes to drought tolerance in Juglans regia
Authors: Gao Xiangqian , Wang Tianyu , Li Dapei , Chen Sisi , Yang Shen , Li Chenhao , Hou Siyu , Xie Muhong , Xu Zhenggang , Yang Guiyan 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Juglans regia, an important economic tree species, is planted all over the world, and drought is one of the crucial factors limiting its growth and development. The various polyphenol content in walnut plants constitutes one of the material bases for the differences in stress resistance among various germplasms. However, the molecular mechanism underlying stress response mediated by polyphenol -dependent pathways remains unclear. v-Myb avian myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog (MYB) protein of transcription factors play important regulatory roles in the process of plant stress responses. Previously, we identified JrMYB44 could be involved in osmotic stress response in walnut. In this study, we confirmed that the drought resistance of four walnut cultivars (‘Chandler’, ‘Xiangling’, ‘Xilin2’ and ‘Xifu1’) is positively correlated with the accumulation of polyphenols. The content and component changes of polyphenols in JrMYB44 overexpression (OE) and suppression (SE) lines in both walnut and Arabidopsis thaliana demonstrated that JrMYB44 positively regulated polyphenols accumulation. The variation of JrMYB44 expression and polyphenol levels under drought treatment indicated significant correlation between JrMYB44-induced drought tolerance and polyphenol accumulation, which was involved in reactive oxidative species (ROS) balance. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between OE and WT implied that JrMYB44 could positively activate downstream genes to participate in the drought stress response. Yeast one-hybrid (Y1H), transient GUS expression assay and dual-luciferase reporter assay (DLR) confirmed that JrMYB44 could recognize downstream JrWRKY7 and JrDREB2A, two transcription factors previously reported to be involved in drought response. Meanwhile, it was confirmed by Y2H, GST-pull down and luciferase complementation imaging assay (LCI) that JrMYB44 could interact with JrMYC2 and JrDof1, another two previously reported potential drought response regulators. Collectively, these results indicated that JrMYB44 could activate JrWRKY7, JrDREB2A and interact with JrMYC2 and JrDof1 to promote walnut polyphenol accumulation and improve drought resistance in a ROS dependent manner.
“What’s Your Problem?”: Building an Evidence-Based System of Regulatory Analysis from the Bottom-Up
Authors: Bull Reeve T. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This article is part of a larger series that is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jerry Ellig, with whom I had the pleasure of working on multiple occasions. It explores the concept of regulatory subsidiarity, which involves pushing regulatory power down from centralized governments to state, local, tribal, and other governments. It explains how this approach both promotes policy tailoring and facilitates regulatory experimentation, allowing policy makers to test which interventions produce the best results. Finally, it considers how regulatory subsidiarity has proven itself outside of the U.S. and can succeed within the U.S. as well.
Neoliberal reforms, Great Recession and political backlash: parties, groups and voters in the new politics of welfare in Italy
Authors: Natili Marcello , Jessoula Matteo 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
When observed in comparative perspective, until the early-1990s the Italian welfare state was clearly an outlier, characterized by an unbalanced allocation of resources among welfare sectors (so-called functional distortion) and towards social groups (distributive distortion). Since then, however, profound transformations have affected both the institutional architecture and the distributive profile of the Italian welfare state. Through an in-depth reconstruction of three decades of welfare reforms in Italy, this article shows how retrenchment and regulatory reforms in pension and labour market policies in an earlier phase (1992–2015), combined with the rather unexpected ‘expansionary turn’ in family and anti-poverty policies in more recent times (2016–2022), have partly reduced the comparative imbalances of the Italian welfare state, making it less of an outlier than in previous decades. To understand such puzzling developments, it relies on an explanatory framework centred on the interplay between socio-political demand and political supply, showing how the emergence of new coalitions, which for the first time mobilized latent social needs, combined with the reshuffling of the party system and the electoral success of parties challenging the austerity paradigm, quite unexpectedly contributed to make the Italian welfare state now look more ‘mainstream’ than in the past.
EFFECTS OF INFLATION EXPECTATIONS ON INFLATION
Authors: Moessner Richhild 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
We study the effects of professionals’ survey-based inflation expectations on inflation for a large number of 36 economies, using dynamic cross-country panel estimation of New-Keynesian Phillips curves. We find that inflation expectations have a significantly positive effect on inflation. We also find that the effect of inflation expectations on inflation is significantly larger when inflation is higher. This suggests that second-round effects via the effects of higher inflation expectations on inflation are more relevant in a high-inflation environment.
Short‐Period Mass Variations and the Next Generation Gravity Mission
Authors: Bender P. L. , Conklin J. W. , Wiese D. N. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractAt the time that the 2017–2027 Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space was released, there was a strong emphasis on reducing the possibility of a substantial gap between the GRACE Follow‐On mission and a successor mission. This has led to the subsequent rapid development of a successor mission in partnership between NASA and DLR, GRACE‐Continuity (GRACE‐C), expected to launch in 2028, to continue the timeseries of Earth system mass change established by GRACE and GRACE‐FO. In parallel, ESA continues development of a pair of satellites called Next Generation Gravity Mission (NGGM), targeted for an inclination between 65° and 75° to complement GRACE‐C, launching in the early 2030s. NGGM offers the possibility for reduced noise in measuring short‐period variations in the satellite separation using an improved accelerometer relative to what is flying on GRACE‐C. One pathway for this is by using a simplified version of the Gravitational Reference Sensors demonstrated on the LISA Pathfinder Mission in 2016. And, if the measurement accuracy is much improved, it appears desirable to fly NGGM with a fixed ground track and an approximately 5‐day orbit repeat period.