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Japan’s Relationship with Portuguese-Speaking Africa: Considering the Future of Brazil–Japan Cooperation
Authors: Koyasu Akiko , Ramos Danielly 
Published: October 2022

AbstractJapan and Brazil have built a partnership not only in bilateral and multilateral framework but also in triangular cooperation. In recent years, the term FOIP (Free and Open Indo–Pacific) has been used as the philosophy of Japanese diplomacy. FOIP vision means to achieve peace, stability and prosperity in Asia and African region. Brazil itself is not a direct region for FOIP. But considering the African region is included in FOIP, and for Brazil, Africa is a continent historically and strategically important, Japan’s diplomatic concept, FOIP is not irrelevant to Brazil. To think about the future of Japan–Brazil relations, it is necessary to consider Japan’s African diplomacy in the era of FOIP in order to compare it with Brazil’s African diplomacy. In this article we will especially focus on the Portuguese-speaking African countries. The structure of the article is as follows. First, regarding Japan’s diplomacy with Africa, the philosophy and achievements of TICAD (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) started under the initiative of Japanese government since 1993 will be explained. In considering the future cooperation between Japan and Brazil in Africa, it is also necessary to understand Brazil’s African diplomacy. To that ends, the second part of the article will be the Brazilian diplomatic relations with Africa from the postwar period to the present day. In contrast to the active relations with Africa during the Lula governments, some major setbacks can be seen in the current Bolsonaro administration’s diplomatic relations with Africa. After the characteristics of Japan and Brazil’s diplomacy with Africa have been clarified, in the third part of this article, we will inquire the possibility of further cooperation of Japan and Brazil while looking back on the history and achievements of triangular cooperation between Japan–Brazil, and African countries, especially Mozambique. And we will put some comments as a concluding remark.
Dissemination of Japanese Quality Control in Brazil
Authors: Hamaguchi Nobuaki , Miyazaki Silvio Y. M. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractUntil the 1980s, Brazilian industrialization was oriented toward the domestic market. Although competitive pressure was weak, exporting companies and local subsidiaries of multinationals deployed the Japanese quality control model, which was considered the hallmark of the Japanese industry’s competitiveness. Individual companies and local business associations were the leading promoters of quality control, with the collaboration of JUSE. The first boom fell short of expectations because of the lack of understanding from corporate managers and some inter-cultural problems for workers in introducing Total Quality Control. The market liberalization since the 1990s set new ground for competitiveness-seeking quality control, supported by the government. The second boom did not materialize because of the industrial paradigm change for machine-based productivity gains, while Japanese style quality control is human-based. Still, we find that Japanese style quality control has been effectively used in non-industrial sectors such as public administration and healthcare. We argue that Japanese technical cooperation capitalizing on quality control methods will enhance Brazil’s labor productivity and social well-being.
CP-violation, asymmetries and interferences in $$ t\overline{t}\phi $$
Authors: Azevedo Duarte , Capucha Rodrigo , Onofre António , Santos Rui 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
In this paper, we use the associated production of top-quark pairs ($$ t\overline{t} $$
t

t
¯

) with a generic scalar boson (ϕ) at the LHC (pp → $$ t\overline{t}\phi $$
t

t
¯

ϕ
) to explore the sensitivity of a large set of observables to the sign of the CP mixing angle (α), present in the coupling between the scalar boson and the top quarks. The mass of the scalar boson is set to mϕ = 125 GeV (the Standard Model Higgs boson mass) and its coupling to top-quarks is varied such that α = 0°, 22.5°, 45.0°, 67.5°, 90.0°, 135.0° and 180.0°. Dileptonic final states of the $$ t\overline{t}\phi $$
t

t
¯

ϕ
system are used (pp → bℓ+νℓ$$ \overline{b} $$

b
¯

ℓ−$$ \overline{\nu} $$

ν
¯

ℓb$$ \overline{b} $$

b
¯

), where the scalar boson is expected to decay according to ϕ → $$ b\overline{b} $$
b

b
¯

. A new method to reconstruct the scalar mass, originally designed for the low mass regime is used, improving the resolution of the Higgs mass by roughly a factor of two. A full phenomenological analysis is performed using Standard Model (SM) background and signal events generated with MadGraph5_aMC@NLO, in turn reconstructed using a kinematical fit. The most sensitive CP-observables are selected to compute Confidence Level (CL) limits as a function of the sign of the top quark Yukawa couplings to the ϕ boson. We also explore the sensitivity to interference terms using differential distributions and angular asymmetries. Given the significant difference between the pure scalar (σ0+) and pure pseudo-scalar (σ0−) production cross section values, it is unlikely the $$ t\overline{t}\phi $$
t

t
¯

ϕ
channel alone will be sensitive to the sign of the CP-mixing angle or interference terms, even at the end of the LHC. Using the $$ {b}_2^{t\overline{t}\phi } $$

b
2

t

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and $$ {b}_4^{t\overline{t}\phi } $$

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variables, exclusion limits at 95% CL for the CP-even and CP-odd components of the top quark Yukawa couplings are expected to be set to $$ \overset{\sim }{\kappa } $$

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~

∈ [-0.698,+0.698] and |κ| ∈ [0.878,1.04], respectively, at the end of the High Luminosity phase of the LHC (HL-LHC) by using the dileptonic decay channel alone.
gamma-UPC: automated generation of exclusive photon-photon processes in ultraperipheral proton and nuclear collisions with varying form factors
Authors: Shao Hua-Sheng , d’Enterria David 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The automated generation of arbitrary exclusive final states produced via photon fusion in ultraperipheral high-energy collisions of protons and/or nuclei, A B $$ \overset{\upgamma \upgamma}{\to } $$

→
γγ

A X B, is implemented in the MadGraph5_aMC@NLO and HELAC-Onia Monte Carlo codes. Cross sections are calculated in the equivalent photon approximation using γ fluxes derived from electric dipole and charge form factors, and incorporating hadronic survival probabilities. Multiple examples of γγ cross sections computed with this setup, named gamma-UPC, are presented for proton-proton, proton- nucleus, and nucleus-nucleus ultraperipheral collisions (UPCs) at the Large Hadron Collider and Future Circular Collider. Total photon-fusion cross sections for the exclusive production of spin-0, 2 resonances (quarkonia, ditauonium, and Higgs boson; as well as axions and gravitons), and for pairs of particles (J/ψJ/ψ, WW, ZZ, Zγ, $$ t\overline{t} $$
t

t
¯

, HH) are presented. Differential cross sections for exclusive dileptons and light-by-light scattering are compared to LHC data. This development paves the way for the upcoming automatic event generation of any UPC final state with electroweak corrections at next-to-leading-order accuracy and beyond.
Anomaly inflow for local boundary conditions
Authors: Ivanov A. V. , Vassilevich D. V. 
Published: October 2022

Abstract
We study the η-invariant of a Dirac operator on a manifold with boundary subject to local boundary conditions with the help of heat kernel methods. In even dimensions, we relate this invariant to η-invariants of a boundary Dirac operator, while in odd dimension, it is expressed through the index of boundary operators. We stress the necessity of the strong ellipticity condition for the applicability of our methods. We show that the Witten-Yonekura boundary conditions are not strongly elliptic, though they are very close to strongly elliptic ones.
Human dietary exposure to dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs through the consumption of Atlantic herring from fishing areas in the Norwegian Sea and Baltic Sea
Authors: Fechner Carolin , Frantzen Sylvia , Lindtner Oliver , Mathisen Gro Haarklou , Lillegaard Inger Therese L. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe concentrations of dioxins [polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs)], and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (DL-PCBs) in Atlantic herring depend on the fishing area. These substances originate from various anthropogenic sources and accumulate in the environment and in food. The influence of country-specific contaminant concentrations on human dietary exposure was studied exemplary for herring to show the influence of fish origin. PCDD/F and DL-PCB concentrations in herring from the Norwegian Sea and the Baltic Sea were combined with country-specific herring consumption. Herring concentrations showed geographical variation. For herring consumers, the 50th percentile dietary exposure to the total sum of PCDD/Fs and DL-PCBs amounted to 1.2 and 8.9 pg WHO-2005-TEQ/kg BW/week for Norway and Germany, respectively. The different exposure was mainly related to higher concentrations in herring from the Baltic Sea, rather than in herring from the Norwegian Sea. If contaminant concentrations are influenced by geographical origin, this should be integrated into the dietary exposure assessments. For herring, relevant fishing areas should be integrated into the sampling strategy to generate concentration data. The usage of country-specific data could refine exposure assessments.
Comparative LCA study of wood and mineral non-residential buildings in Germany and related substitution potential
Authors: Hafner Annette , Özdemir Özlem 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe construction sector is a central source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing environmental impacts along the life cycle of buildings is therefore an important target. Given recent innovations in low-energy buildings and energy supply systems with low climate impacts, additional reduction potential can mainly be found in mitigating GHG emissions in other life cycle stages. The focus of mitigation has thus shifted to emissions related to material input, and comparative life cycle analyses of buildings constructed with different material types are becoming increasingly relevant in guiding regulations to achieve emission reduction targets. This paper performs comparative life cycle assessments for 48 non-residential buildings, comparing GHG emissions according to the current European standardised calculation methods. A substitution potential is introduced to evaluate the advantage of using timber as a building material. Furthermore, a comparative method is presented for assessing the substitution potential on the building level. The results show that the substitution potential for the construction of the studied buildings ranges from 5 to 48%. Specific substitution potentials are differentiated between four subcategories of non-residential buildings. The lowest substitution potential was identified for agricultural buildings and the highest for office and administration buildings. Moreover, the current research shows that the specific materials, construction, the geometry and design all affect the substitution potential of a building. On the basis of these values, it is possible to make projections regarding GHG reduction potential in the construction sector on a national scale.
The immigrant-native gap in risk and time preferences in Germany: levels, socio-economic determinants, and recent changes
Authors: Deole Sumit S. , Rieger Marc Oliver 
Published: October 2022

AbstractWe present new descriptive evidence on the immigrant-native gap in risk and time preferences in Germany, one of immigrants’ most preferred destination countries. Using the recent waves of the Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) dataset, we find that the immigrant-native gap in risk preferences has widened for recent immigration cohorts, especially around the time of the 2015 European Refugee Crisis. We attribute the recent widening to decreased assimilation rates of new immigrants caused by reduced integration due to sudden increases in immigrants flows from culturally diverse parts of the world, particularly around the year 2015. We also find that the immigrant-native gap varies across different migrant groups: “Opportunity seekers,” which we define as economic immigrants who intend to stay in Germany only temporarily, are very similar in their risk preferences to natives. Other immigrants, however, are substantially more risk averse than natives. A smaller gap in risk preferences is also found among migrants who are female, highly educated, proficient in the host language, self-employed, and working in predominantly high-skilled jobs. Concerning time preferences, a noticeably large immigrant-native gap is evident, but the gap does not vary across most individual-level socio-economic variables.
A sensitive LC–MS/MS method for isomer separation and quantitative determination of 51 pyrrolizidine alkaloids and two tropane alkaloids in cow’s milk
Authors: Klein Lisa Monika , Gabler Angelika Miriam , Rychlik Michael , Gottschalk Christoph , Kaltner Florian 
Published: October 2022

Abstract1,2-Unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA), their corresponding N-oxides (PANO), and tropane alkaloids (TA) are toxic secondary plant metabolites. Their possible transfer into the milk of dairy cows has been studied in feeding trials; however, only few data on the occurrence of these toxins in milk are available. In this study, the development of a sensitive analytical approach for the simultaneous detection and quantification of a broad range of 54 PA/PANO as well as of the TA atropine and scopolamine in milk of dairy cows is presented. The method optimisation focused on sensitivity and separation of PA/PANO isomers. Milk samples were extracted using liquid–liquid extraction with aqueous formic acid and n-hexane, followed by a cation-exchange solid-phase extraction for purification. Reversed phase liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) analysis was performed using alkaline solvent conditions. Validation proved low limits of detection and quantification of 0.005 to 0.054 µg/L and of 0.009 to 0.123 µg/L, respectively. For 51 of the 54 tested PA/PANO and both TA, the recovery rates ranged from 64 to 127% with repeatability (RSDr) values below 15% at concentration levels of 0.05 and 0.50 µg/L and below 8% at a concentration level of 3.00 µg/L. Only three PANO did not match the validation criteria and were therefore regarded as semiquantitative. The final method was applied to 15 milk samples obtained from milk vending stations at farms and from local marketers in Bavaria, Germany. In three of the milk samples, traces of PA were detected.
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Origin, timing and paleogeographic implications of Paleogene karst bauxites in the northern Transdanubian range, Hungary
Authors: Kelemen Péter , Dunkl István , Csillag Gábor , Mindszenty Andrea , Józsa Sándor , Fodor László , von Eynatten Hilmar 
Published: October 2022

AbstractPaleogene karst bauxites in the northeastern Transdanubian Range and their cover sequences provide valuable sedimentary archives, despite their weathered nature and vague paleontological records. U–Pb detrital zircon geochronology combined with heavy mineral analysis indicates ‘local’ Alpine aeolian and fluvial sources and ‘distant’ aeolian sources connected to the Bohemian Massif. Records of episodic Paleogene volcanic eruptions related to igneous complexes of the Adamello and probably also the Bergell, Recsk and Balkan Peninsula, are reflected by euhedral zircon crystals. Their U–Pb geochronology supplies age constraints for the phases of subaerial exposure of the karstic surface and the accumulation of bauxitic protoliths and helps to improve the existing stratigraphic records and to define stages of denudation in the northeastern Transdanubian Range. Distinct phases of subaerial exposure and accumulation of the bauxite's protoliths are identified as ca. 42, 35 and 31 Ma; alternating with episodes of subsidence, represented by siliciclastic and carbonatic sequences at ca. 38, 32 and 31 Ma. Besides Paleogene volcanism, zircon dating also revealed contributions from the Middle Triassic tuffs of the Transdanubian Range. Garnet, epidote, kyanite, staurolite, and xenotime/monazite crystals suggest fluvial drainage of diverse metamorphic units of the Austroalpine basement from the Eastern- and Southern Alps, which also supplied most of the pre-Mesozoic zircons. However, the unexpectedly high proportion of Variscan ages in the bauxites most likely relate to igneous rocks of the Bohemian Massif, thus suggesting additional long-distance aeolian sources. The new data allow for detailed reconstructions of the Paleogene evolution and palaeogeography of the northeastern Transdanubian range.
Maternal exposure to childhood maltreatment and mental and behavioral disorders in children
Authors: Airikka Aino , Lahti-Pulkkinen Marius , Tuovinen Soile , Heinonen Kati , Lahti Jari , Girchenko Polina , Lähdepuro Anna , Pyhälä Riikka , Czamara Darina , Villa Pia , Laivuori Hannele , Kajantie Eero , Binder Elisabeth B. , Räikkönen Katri 
Published: October 2022

AbstractExposure to maltreatment in childhood is associated with lifelong risk of mental and behavioral disorders. Whether the effects extend to the next generation remains unclear. We examined whether maternal exposure to childhood abuse and neglect in her own childhood were associated with mental and behavioral disorders and psychiatric symptoms in her children, and whether maternal lifetime mental and behavioral disorders or lower education level mediated or added to the effects. Mothers (n = 2252) of the Prediction and Prevention of Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction cohort study completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and reported on their education and their 7.0–12.1-year-old children’s psychiatric symptoms using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. We identified lifetime mental and behavioral disorder diagnoses for the mothers and diagnoses for their children from birth (2006–2010) until 8.4–12.8 years (12/31/2018) from Care Register for Health Care. We found that maternal exposure to childhood abuse, but not neglect, was associated with higher hazards of mental and behavioral disorders (hazard ratio 1.20, 95% confidence interval 1.06–1.37) in children. These associations were partially mediated by maternal mental and behavioral disorders and education (proportion of effect size mediated: 23.8% and 15.1%, respectively), which together with maternal exposure to childhood abuse added to the hazard of mental and behavioral disorders in children. Similar associations were found for maternal exposure to childhood abuse and neglect with psychiatric symptoms in children. To conclude, maternal exposure to childhood maltreatment is associated with mental and behavioral disorders and psychiatric symptoms in children. Our findings call for interventions to prevent intergenerational transmission.
Plankton population dynamics and methylmercury bioaccumulation in the pelagic food web of mine-impacted surface water reservoirs
Authors: Seelos Mark , Beutel Marc , McCord Stephen , Kim Sora , Vigil Katie 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThermal stratification of reservoirs can lead to anaerobic conditions that facilitate the microbial conversion of mercury (Hg) to neurotoxic and bioaccumulative methylmercury (MeHg). But MeHg production is just the first step in a complex set of processes that affect MeHg in fish. Of particular relevance is uptake into suspended particulate matter (SPM) and zooplankton at the base of the pelagic food web. We assessed plankton dynamics and Hg uptake into the pelagic food web of four Hg-impaired California water reservoirs. Combining water chemistry, plankton taxonomy, and stable carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) isotope values of SPM and zooplankton samples, we investigated differences among the reservoirs that may contribute to differing patterns in MeHg bioaccumulation. Methylmercury accumulated in SPM during the spring and summer seasons. Percent MeHg (MeHg/Hg*100%) in SPM was negatively associated with δ15N values, suggesting that “fresh” algal biomass could support the production and bioaccumulation of MeHg. Zooplankton δ13C values were correlated with SPM δ13C values in the epilimnion, suggesting that zooplankton primarily feed in surface waters. However, zooplankton MeHg was poorly associated with MeHg in SPM. Our results demonstrate seasonal patterns in biological MeHg uptake and how multiple data sources can help constrain the drivers of MeHg bioaccumulation.
Health and Social Care Outcomes in the Community: Review of Religious Considerations in Interventions with Muslim-Minorities in Australia, Canada, UK, and the USA
Authors: McLaren Helen , Hamiduzzaman Mohammad , Patmisari Emi , Jones Michelle , Taylor Renae 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe aims of this integrative review included examining the intervention characteristics, religious tailoring, and behavioural outcomes of health and social care interventions with Muslim-minorities in Australia, Canada, UK, and the USA. Nineteen articles were included, and each showed some level of improved health and social care outcomes associated with interventions that were religiously tailored to Islamic teachings, and when notions of health were extended to physical, psychological, spiritual and social domains. Future studies should measure levels of religiosity to understand whether religiously tailored interventions produce a significant intervention effect when compared to non-religiously tailored interventions with Muslims.
Seasonal Variability of Phytoplankton Biomass Revealed by Satellite and BGC‐Argo Data in the Central Tropical Indian Ocean
Authors: Hu Qiwei , Chen Xiaoyan , He Xianqiang , Bai Yan , Zhong Qingwen , Gong Fang , Zhu Qiankun , Pan Delu 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThe variability of phytoplankton biomass related to ocean's biological carbon pump in the central tropical Indian Ocean is not fully understood. Using satellite and biogeochemical Argo data, we found that phytoplankton biomass exhibits significantly different and even opposite changes at the near‐surface (0–10 m) and subsurface layer (50–100 m). Results showed that the shoaling/deepening of the mixed layer and thermocline dominated the phytoplankton biomass change in different layers. In February–May, the shallow mixed‐layer depth (MLD) exacerbated the oligotrophic environment in the mixed layer, thus resulting in low near‐surface phytoplankton biomass (Chl a < 0.1 mg m−3). However, strengthened wind stress and surface cooling induced deep vertical mixing (MLD > 50 m), hence increasing the supply of both nutrients and phytoplankton from the subsurface to maintain the near‐surface phytoplankton blooms (Chl a > 0.2 mg m−3) in June–October. Below the mixed layer, wind‐induced upwelling/downwelling modulated the thermocline, which significantly affects the supply of nutrients for phytoplankton growth in the subsurface layer. The shallower thermocline during February and March provided favorable conditions for the subsurface blooms (Chl a > 0.5 mg m−3) with a prominent subsurface chlorophyll maximum layer (SCML). Conversely, the deeper thermocline in June and July was related to the lowest phytoplankton biomass with the disappearance of the SCML. These results may help explain the response of vertical phytoplankton to changes driven by multiple atmospheric and physical forcing factors in future climate‐change scenarios.