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Trust but verify: How to assess the reliability of paleomagnetic directions by using the R package PmagDirs
Authors: Dallanave Edoardo 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Paleomagnetism is the most important source of information for determining the position of tectonic plates in the geological past. During the last decades significant advancement have been done for improving the reliability of paleomagnetic data, ranging from analytical methods to statistic assessment. Here I present the first version of PmagDirs, a R-based open-source package optimized for R-Studio that allows to display, assess the reliability, and, when possible, un-flaw a given paleomagnetic directions distribution. The main functions in the package are: plotting paleomagnetic directions distributions and their average, apply different direction cut-off to eliminate outliers, perform test for antipodality, comparing the distribution shape with the one predicted by a widely accepted paleosecular variation model, correcting flawed distributions for paleomagnetic inclination flattening, and correct for strain-derived paleomagnetic directions deviation when the strain fabric is known. Ultimately, directions can be converted in virtual geomagnetic poles and plot on spherical projection for comparison with reference apparent polar wander path. All main functions of the PmagDirs package return text results as comma separated value files as well as vector graphic files (pdf) optimized for publication purpose with minimal to none manipulation.
Optimized CNN and Adaptive RBFNN for channel Estimation and Hybrid Precoding approaches for Multi User Millimeter wave Massive MIMO
Authors: B Pradheep T Rajan , N Muthukumaran 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
The Millimetre Wave (mmWave) communication satisfy the demand for high data rates due to the characteristic of wide bandwidth. Using massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology, significant propagation loss of mmWave communication is effectively compensated. However, it is challenging to provide a specialised Radio Frequency (RF) chain for each antenna due to constrained physical area with closely spaced antennas and prohibitive power consumption in mmWave massive MIMO systems. This paper presents novel approaches for effective channel estimation and hybrid precoding in mmWave communication systems. To address the challenges of channel estimation, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is utilized, and network parameters are optimized using Enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm (EWOA). The proposed CNN-based channel estimation method aims to accurately estimate the channel in mmWave systems with enhanced efficiency and reduced complexity. By training CNN using EWOA optimization algorithm, the network parameters are fine-tuned to improve accuracy and generalization capability of channel estimation process. Furthermore, hybrid precoding is achieved using Adaptive Radial Basis Function Neural Networks (Adaptive RBFNN) which enables efficient precoding while minimizing complexity. Moreover, the Adaptive RBFNN approach determines the optimal precoding weights based on Channel State Information (CSI), resulting in improved performance and reduced computational overhead. The performance analysis is validated using MATLAB/Simulink software and offers in providing effectual and reliable mmWave communication systems, facilitating the realization of high-speed and high-capacity wireless networks.
Auditory attention measured by EEG in neurological populations: Systematic review of literature and meta-analysis
Authors: Vanbilsen Nele , Kotz Sonja , Rosso Mattia , Leman Marc , Triccas Lisa Tedesco , Feys Peter , Moumdjian Lousin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Sensorimotor synchronization strategies have been frequently used for gait rehabilitation in different neurological populations. Despite these positive effects on gait, attentional processes required to dynamically attend to the auditory stimuli needs elaboration. Here, we investigate auditory attention in neurological populations compared to healthy controls quantified by EEG recordings. Literature was systematically searched in databases PubMed and Web of Science. Inclusion criteria were investigation of auditory attention quantified by EEG recordings in neurological populations in cross-sectional studies. In total, 35 studies were included, including participants with Parkinson’s disease (PD), stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). A meta-analysis was performed on P3 amplitude and latency separately to look at the differences between neurological populations and healthy controls (HCs) in terms of P3 amplitude and latency. Overall, neurological populations showed impairments in auditory processing in terms of magnitude and delay compared to healthy controls. Consideration of individual auditory processes and thereafter selecting and/or designing the auditory structure during sensorimotor synchronization paradigms in neurological physical rehabilitation is recommended.
Differential Tempol effects in prostatic cancer: angiogenesis and short- and long- term treatments
Authors: Santos Felipe Rabelo , Rossetto Isabela Maria Urra , Montico Fabio , Lamas Celina de Almeida , Cagnon Valéria Helena Alves 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second cause of cancer death among men worldwide. Several processes are involved in the development and progression of PCa such as angiogenesis, inflammation and oxidative stress. The present study investigated the effect of short- or long-term Tempol treatment at different stages of prostate adenocarcinoma progression, focusing on angiogenic, proliferative, and stromal remodeling processes in TRAMP mice. The dorsolateral lobe of the prostate of TRAMP mice were evaluated at two different stages of PCa progression; early and late stages. Early stage was again divided into, short- or long-term. 50mg/kg Tempol dose was administered orally. The results demonstrated that Tempol mitigated the prostate histopathological lesion progressions in the TRAMP mice in all treated groups. However, Tempol increased molecules involved in the angiogenic process such as CD31 and VEGFR2 relative frequencies, particularly in long-term treatment. In addition, Tempol upregulated molecule levels involved in angiogenesis and stromal remodeling process VEGF, TGF-β1, VE-cadherin and vimentin, particularly, in T8-16 group. Thus, it was concluded that Tempol treatment delayed prostatic lesion progression in the dorsolateral lobe of the TRAMP mice. However, Tempol also led to pro-angiogenic effects and glandular stromal microenvironment imbalance, especially, in the long-term treatment.
Explored on Heat and Mass Transfer of Laser Cladding Molten Pool
Authors: Zhu Shichao , Niu Baolin , Chang Zhen , Jiang Zhengyi , Zhenhua Deng , Yin Feihong , Ouyang Linhan , Xie Lingling 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
To study the evolution law of the temperature field, flow field of molten pool and the macroscopic morphology of cladding layer in the process of laser cladding, the changes of molten pool morphology and distribution of molten pool temperature and flow fields due to the variation of the corresponding parameters during the laser cladding process are studied in this paper. Energy conservation equation, apparent heat capacity method, fluid dynamics theory and moving mesh algorithm were employed to analyze the effects of laser power, scanning speed, powder feeding rate and other process parameters on the cladding layer, the law of Marangoni convection caused by the change of surface tension temperature coefficient on the macroscopic morphology of molten pool and the distribution of internal temperature field and flow field were revealed.
Research on temperature control of high power microwave oven based on BPNNPID
Authors: Wang Wei , Li Shaohu , Wu Hao , Jiang Cheng , Tang Yingying 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
When using a relay as the control actuator for heating an existing 10kW high-power industrial microwave oven, traditional control methods result in significant overshoot and oscillation when the temperature reaches steady state, leading to low system temperature stability. To address this issue,we propose introducing a BP neural network PID control into the microwave heating device. We conducted simulation comparison and experimental verification using tap water as the heating object. Firstly,we established a temperature control model for industrial microwave ovens based on existing input and output experimental data. Secondly, we used MATLAB/SIMULINK to build a temperature control system for high-power industrial microwave ovens and conducted simulation comparative experiments .Finally,we performed an experiment to verify the temperature control performance of the BP neural network PID control method in industrial microwave ovens when heating 5kg of tap water. The experimental results demonstrate that this method exhibits smaller overshoot in medium temperature control during microwave heating, in comparison to conventional PID and fuzzy PID control. Additionally, there is no significant temperature oscillation observed.This method effectively enhances the stability of system temperature during the operation of high-power industrial microwave ovens,thereby contributing to the improvement of product quality and safety performance.
Furosemide Drug as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Carbon Steel in 1.0 M Hydrochloric Acid
Authors: Maksoud Samir Abd El , Fouda Abd El Aziz Fouda , Badawy Haby 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Furosemide (4-chloro-2-furan-2-ylmethylamino-5-sulfamoylbenzoic acid) was examined as an inhibitor for the corrosion of carbon steel (CS) in 1.0 M HCl. The investigation included mass loss (ML) and electrochemical techniques: potentiodynamic polarization (PP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and electrochemical frequency modulation (EFM). The efficiency of inhibition rises with increasing Furosemide concentration and temperature. At 300 ppm, the IE% reached 90%. This compound's behaviour follows the Temkin isotherm with good fit. The presence of varying quantities of the substance influences both anodic metal dissolution and cathodic hydrogen evolution (i.e., mixed type). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) were used to detect the effect of this compound on the CS surface. The molecular inhibitory effect of furosemide was demonstrated using quantum chemical calculations, and the molecular simulation results demonstrated the adsorption of these derivatives on the carbon steel surface.
IL-11 suppress VEGFR2 expression and hampers endothelial cell wound healing
Authors: Waghmare Ajay , Gustafsson Rasmus 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Endothelial cells (EC) line the lumen of all blood vessels and are crucial for vascular integrity, haemeostasis and inflammation. EC are also targets for infections such as human cytomegalovirus (hCMV) that can induce vascular injury and release of various cytokines including the closely related interneukin (IL) 11 and IL-6. Here, we report a follow up study on our previous work on IL-11 and IL-6 responses to hCMV where the EC wound healing capacity and expression of relevant gene transcripts in EC treated with IL-11 or IL-6 are assessed. Treatment with IL-11, but not with IL-6, hampered the wound healing capacity and this effect may be due to suppression of VEGF signaling caused by suppression of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2). VEGFA levels remained unaltered. Together our data suggests that IL-11 hampers the regenerating wound healing capacity of EC and this may be due the to reduces expression of VEGFR2.
De-novo genome assembly of the invasive mosquito species Aedes japonicus and Aedes koreicus.
Authors: Catapano Paolo Luigi , Falcinelli Monica , Damiani Claudia , Cappelli Alessia , Koukouli Despoina , Rossi Paolo , Ricci Irene , Napolioni Valerio , Favia Guido 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
Recently, two invasive Aedes mosquito species, Ae. japonicus and Ae. koreicus, are circulating in several European countries posing potential health risks to humans and animals. Vector control is the main option to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, and an accurate genome sequence of these mosquitoes is essential to better understand their biology and to develop effective control strategies.
Methods
A de novo genome assembly of Ae. japonicus (Ajap1) and Ae. koreicus (Akor1) have been produced based on a hybrid approach that combines Oxford Nanopore long reads and Illumina short reads data. Their quality was ascertained using various metrics. Masking of repetitive elements, gene prediction and functional annotation was performed.
Results
Sequence analysis revealed a very high presence of repetitive DNA and, among others, thermal adaptation genes and insecticide-resistance genes. Through the RNAseq analysis of larvae and adults of Ae. koreicus and Ae. japonicus exposed to different temperatures we also identified genes showing a differential temperature-dependent activation.
Conclusions
The assembly of Akor1 and Ajap1 genomes constitutes the first updated collective knowledge of the genomes of both mosquito species, providing the possibility of understanding key mechanisms of their biology such as the ability to adapt to harsh climates and to develop insecticide-resistance mechanisms.
Photocatalytic activity of Mordenite Fe3O4-Fe2O3 composite under visible light exposure
Authors: Avilés-Monreal Raúl , Borbón-Núñez Hugo A. , Farías M. H. , Castillón-Barraza Felipe 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Dyes pollution is a serious environmental problem, heterogeneous catalysis has been proposed as a remediation method. In this study, a set of composite catalysts formed by synthetic mordenite with iron oxides was fabricated by a facile chemical co-precipitation method assisted by a subsequent partial thermal oxidation process. Physicochemical characterization of prepared materials was performed by a variety of techniques, including XRD, SEM, EDS, UV-Vis, and XPS. Photocatalytic methylene blue (MB) degradation by the synthesized composite catalyst was evaluated with visible light excitation. From the studied set, the sample prepared with a thermal treatment at 100°C in an air atmosphere for 3 h was capable to degrade ~ 90% of MB after 120 min with visible light of λ = 420 nm exposition and a little portion of H2O2 added. The catalyst composite obtained used three processes to eliminate methylene blue dye organic residue: adsorption of pollution, photocatalysis heterogeneous reaction and Fenton reaction. It is possible to modulate the catalytic properties by thermal treatments in the air atmosphere of synthesized mordenite Fe3O4-Fe2O3 composites. Mordenite iron oxide composites can be retrieved taking advantage of their magnetic properties and can be reusable. Mordenite Fe3O4-Fe2O3 composite could be an economical, facile, and non-toxic alternative for eliminating organic dye pollution using visible light irradiation in wastewater.
Community Septicemia Due to Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Carriers of Panton-valentine Toxin in Children in Tropical Environments.
Authors: Azagoh-Kouadio Richard , Bi Claude Ghislain Tué , Koné Toutou Ismaël , Touré Kiffon Priscillia Marie-France , Kouadio Bhérat Armel Rameaux , Djè Adjoua Sonia , Sy Kadidia Savané , Taty Graces Guyléna , Lotchouang Djuidje Ulriche Ingrid , Cardenat Mélissa , Amon-Tanoh Dick Flore 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Community-acquired infections with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which produces Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) or staphylococcal toxic shock toxin (TSST), is rare in children without immune deficiency. Thus pose a threat. In a retrospective study of twelve cases collected from August 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 in the Pediatrics and Medical Specialties Department of the University Hospital of Angré, we studied the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects of this often-fatal infection. The average age was 43 months 10 days, with 6/12 girls (50%) and 6/12 boys (50%). The skin lesion was present in 91.7% of patients. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carrying Panton-Valentine's toxin (PVL) was isolated from all children in the blood. Three deaths from septic shock were observed. Anti-staphylococcal antibiotic therapy was administered in all cases. Chest exsufflation was necessary 3 times. The evolution was favorable for 9/12 patients (75%); 8/9 are cured without sequelae (88.9%) and 1/9 a pachypleuritis (11.1%). 3/12 deaths (25%) were recorded.
Interkingdom interactions shape the fungal microbiome of mosquitoes
Authors: Hegde Shivanand , Khanipov Kamil , Hornett Emily A , Nilyanimit Pornjarim , Pimenova Maria , Saldaña Miguel A , de Becker Charissa , Golovko Georgiy , Hughes Grant L 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
The mosquito microbiome is an important modulator of vector competence and vectoral capacity. Unlike the extensively studied bacterial microbiome, fungal communities in the mosquito microbiome (mycobiome) remain largely unexplored. To work towards getting an improved understanding of the fungi associated with mosquitoes, we sequenced the mycobiome of three field-collected and laboratory-reared mosquito species (Aedes albopictus, Aedes aegypti, and Culex quinquefasciatus).
Results
Our analysis showed both environment and host species were contributing to the diversity of the fungal microbiome of mosquitoes. When comparing species, Ae. albopictus possessed a higher number of diverse fungal taxa than Cx. quinquefasciatus, while strikingly less than 1% of reads from Ae. aegypti samples were fungal. Fungal reads from Ae. aegypti were < 1% even after inhibiting host amplification using a PNA blocker, indicating that this species lacked a significant fungal microbiome that was amplified using this sequencing approach. Using a mono-association mosquito infection model, we confirmed that mosquito-derived fungal isolates colonize and for Aedes mosquitoes, support growth and development at comparable rates to their bacterial counterparts. Strikingly, native bacterial taxa isolated from mosquitoes impeded the colonization of symbiotic fungi in Ae. aegypti suggesting interkingdom interactions shape fungal microbiome communities.
Conclusion
Collectively, this study adds to our understanding of the fungal microbiome of different mosquito species, that these fungal microbes support growth and development, and highlights that microbial interactions underpin fungal colonization of these medically relevent species.
Mapping Environmental Fragility in Anthropized Landscapes using Fuzzy Logic and continuous data spatialization
Authors: Morales Milton Vinícius , Valente Roberta Averna 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Demographic expansion and intensive human activities have negatively impacted natural landscapes worldwide. The conversion of natural areas into anthropogenic sites often occurs without adequate planning, resulting in severe environmental and social problems. There is a constant search for the development of diagnosis and environmental planning methodologies to analyze the landscape in an integrated way. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the cartographic representation of different landscape attributes (i.e., soil types, rainfall regime, topography, land use/land cover, among others) are essential tools for understanding the environmental dynamics of a region. This study focuses on analyzing environmental fragility in areas near the reservoir of the Jurumirin Hydropower Plant in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, using a fuzzy logic-based approach and spatially continuous data. The results indicate a medium and high environmental fragility predominance, significantly influencing agricultural practices and land use. The fuzzy approach allowed for a more precise representation of transitions between fragility classes, enhancing the understanding complex interactions among landscape attributes. These findings significantly impact reservoir management and environmental decision-making in transformed landscapes.
Polarized Variations of six Blazars in the Optical Emission
Authors: Yuan Yu-Hai , Wu Feng-Jie 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Polarization studies in blazars are very effective tools when we analyze the emission composition and the relativistic jet. In order to investigate the origin of polarization and study the polarized variabilities, we collected the photometric and polarized data from the Steward Observatory blazar monitoring program, and made the following studies.
(1) Among the 6 target sources, there are 5 sources displaying strong correlations between the polarized variations ($P$) and $V$-lightcurves ($F_V$). (2) When we use the multi-order power law function to fit $P$ and $F_V$, we obtain some parameters, including the brightening timescales ($\Delta T_{b}$) and the dimming timescales ($\Delta T_{d}$).In the brightening stage, $\Delta T_{P|b}$ and $\Delta T_{F|b}$ show strong correlation, with the correlation coefficient $r=0.45$, the chance probability $p=0.30\%$. In the dimming stage, $\Delta T_{P|b}$ and $\Delta T_{F|b}$ show weak correlation.(3) In order to analyze the origin of polarization, we compare the dependence of polarizations on spectral indices, and conclude that the polarization come from both the beamed regions and the unbeamed regions.
Bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: parental phubbing and perceived school climate as moderators
Authors: Yang Ruirong , Gan Xiong , Wang Pinyi , Jin Xin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
There has been growing scholarly interest in understanding the adverse effects of bullying victimization on adolescents' development. However, it is less clear whether bullying victimization potentially increases adolescents' non-suicidal self-injury, to date, and the understanding of the factors, that may affect this relationship is also limited. The current study, therefore, examined the relationship between bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents and sought to determine whether parental phubbing and perceived school climate simultaneously moderated this relationship.
Methods
The participants included 704 students (Mage = 15.15, SD = 0.98) from middle schools in China. They completed the questionnaires regarding their experience with bullying victimization, parental phubbing, perceived school climate and non-suicidal self-injury.
Results
The results indicated that adolescents with a high level of bullying victimization were likely to have a high level of non-suicidal self-injury, after controlling for age and gender. High parental phubbing adolescents who experienced higher levels of bullying victimization were more likely to be non-suicidal self-injury than low parental phubbing adolescents. Furthermore, higher levels of bullying victimization significantly predicted increases in adolescents' non-suicidal self-injury when they had high parental phubbing and low perceived school climate. In contrast, this effect became insignificant when parental phubbing was low and perceived school climate was high.
Conclusions
Our findings indicated bullying victimization affects non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents,This relationship is mediated by parental bowing and perceived school climate. Educators who are concerned about adolescents' non-suicidal self-injury should pay closer attention to parental phubbing, as well as their perceived school climate, to provide appropriate interventions.