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Ramadan: devotion, compassion, and purification in Sydney
Authors: Possamai Adam , Openshaw Kathleen , Khosronejad Pedram , Rasheed Ayesha , Mubashar Aisha 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWhile Ramadan in Western societies has been studied extensively in relation to health issues, no research to date has explored its representation through social scientific lenses. This article uses the Greater Western Sydney region in New South Wales, Australia, as a case study. This agglomeration of suburbs from the outer western suburbs of Sydney to the Blue Mountains has the highest proportion of Muslims in the country. To understand the representation of Islam in this region, this paper first analyses the articles in its major and local newspapers to then contrast them to the way the Ramadan festival is represented by mosques on their websites. This research discovers that Ramadan in Sydney newspapers tends to be reported in a secular fashion with a stronger focus on its public and economic activities. The focus of a large proportion of these articles on the way it attracts business demonstrates that it is a well-accepted event in Australia. In contrast, the pictures provided in Muslim sites in Sydney are more religious than the newspaper depiction and show a contrast with regard to ethnicity and gender. While the newspaper pictures are from the public sphere and tend to be multicultural across various Muslim ethnicities and do not show gender segregation, the online pictures from Muslim organisation show a strong gender segregation and represent the local ethic community they serve. While the representations in the public sphere are neo-liberal post-secularism and multiculturalism, those from these organisations are curating religiously important rather than business orientated moments in their community.
Sleep in German female youth national ice hockey athletes
Authors: Kiel A. , Hof zum Berge A. , Schwarzenbrunner K. , Otto K. , Loch F. , Kellmann M. , Jakowski S. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Background
Adequate sleep is of great importance in recovering from and preparing for training and competition.

Objective
This study aimed to investigate subjective sleep quality and daytime sleepiness of the German women’s junior national ice hockey team before and after a training camp immediately preceding the World Championship Division IA tournament.

Materials and methods
Twenty athletes (16.40 ± 0.68 years) completed German paper–pencil versions of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) before the training camp (T1, day 1) and on the final day of the training camp (T2, day 7).

Results
Paired t-tests indicated a significant decrease in PSQI global scores from pre- to post-training camp assessments (t = 2.33, p = 0.031, df = 19), with a medium effect size (d = 0.52). Regarding ESS global scores, results of the paired t-test indicated no significant pre- to post-training camp differences (t = 0.67, p = 0.510, df = 19) and the effect size was trivial (d = 0.15). Mean scores were reduced for both PSQI (T1 = 5.90 ± 2.36, T2 = 4.65 ± 2.18) and ESS (T1 = 9.00 ± 3.58, T2 = 8.60 ± 4.04) after the training camp. When analyzed according to the position of the players, no statistically significant intergroup differences were found.

Conclusion
This study underlines the need for monitoring and screening youth athletes’ sleep before special sports events in order to identify a potential need for intervention as early as possible, to prevent serious consequences for athletes’ performance capability and well-being.
Diagnostic value of molecular approach in screening for fragile X premutation cases
Authors: Refeat Miral M. , El Saied Mostafa M. , Abdel Raouf Ehab R. 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Background

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability, caused by CGG-repeats expansion (> 200 repeats). Premutation alleles (PM) (55–200 CGG repeats) are associated with tremor ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI), and autistic problems.

Aim
To screen the frequency of premutation carriers using molecular diagnostic assays, in a cohort of Egyptian males with suspected clinical features of (FXS) checking for the presence of premutation alleles.

Methods
The current study comprised 192 Egyptian male children, 92 participants presented with intellectual disability, delayed language development, autistic-like features, behavioral difficulties, anxiety, seizures, and depression compared to 100 healthy males. All cases were subjected to clinical and neuroimaging assessments, when indicated as well as molecular analysis using methylation-specific PCR (MS-PCR) and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR).

Results
Thirty-four premutation carriers out of 92 Egyptian males (37%) of CGG repeats (55 to 200) were illustrated with elevated FMR1 mRNA expression level (p-value < 0.001). Additionally, 2 intermediate (IM) cases (0.03%) (45–55 CGG repeats) showed poor increase in expression level (p-value = 0.02838) plus 6 full mutation (FM) patients (0.07%) with (> 200 CGG repeats) (p-value < 0.001) resulted in FMR1 gene silence.

Conclusion
Molecular diagnostic assay including (MS-PCR) and (qRT-PCR) proved to be a sensitive and rapid screening tool for the detection of premutation cases. Furthermore, the presence of positive correlation between FMR1 mRNA expression levels with CGG repeats in premutation cases could serve as a potential diagnostic marker. Application of these diagnostic tools on larger number clinically suspected cases is recommended.
Stabile Langzeitkultivierung mikrobieller Gemeinschaften im loop-design
Authors: Li Shuang , Müller Susann 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn isolated environments such as stand-alone bioreactor systems, microbial communities change their composition stochastically. Starting from identical inocula and with identical reactor operation, communities will always evolve into different compositions. Here, we have developed a loop-designed reactor system that synchronizes and stabilizes multiple communities in connected reactors over long periods of time.
New tricyclic systems as photosensitizers towards triple negative breast cancer cells
Authors: Barreca Marilia , Ingarra Angela Maria , Raimondi Maria Valeria , Spanò Virginia , Piccionello Antonio Palumbo , De Franco Michele , Menilli Luca , Gandin Valentina , Miolo Giorgia , Barraja Paola , Montalbano Alessandra 
Published: November 2022

AbstractNineteen pyrrolo[1,2-h][1,7]naphthyridinones and pyrido[2,3-c]pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepinones were synthesized as new tricyclic systems in which the pyridine ring is annelated to the 6,7-dihydroindolizin-8(5H)-one and 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-9H-pyrrole[1,2-a]azepine-9-one moieties to obtain potential photosensitizing agents. They were tested for their photoantiproliferative activity on a triple-negative breast cancer cell line, MDA-MB-231, in the dark and under UVA light (2.0 J/cm2). We demonstrated that their toxicity, only when exposed to light, was primarily due to the generation of reactive oxygen species while their photodegradation products were not responsible for their activity. The most active compounds exhibited photocytotoxicity with IC50 values at low micromolar level inducing a decrease in the intracellular content of thiol, thus triggering cancer cell death through apoptosis. All the pyridone derivatives revealed to be pure photosensitizers with preferential photocytotoxic activity towards cancerous over healthy cells. Altogether, the results obtained confirm pyrrolo[1,2-h][1,7]naphthyridinones and pyrido[2,3-c]pyrrolo[1,2-a]azepinones as promising photosensitisers against triple-negative breast cancer.
The Phenotypes of Anthropomorphism and the Link to Personality Traits
Authors: Spatola Nicolas , Marchesi Serena , Wykowska Agnieszka 
Published: November 2022

AbstractFacing robotic agents, we cannot help but ascribe them anthropomorphic characteristics. While this cognitive process has been extensively studied, numerous questions remain about how the tendency to anthropomorphize is related to individual differences and personality traits (i.e. phenotypes). Understanding what generates inter-individual differences is crucial since these differences can explain an important part of the representations and therefore behaviors towards robots. In two studies we aimed to evaluate the idea that anthropomorphism and appraisal of robots can be related to individual phenotypes. We also investigated the relationship between personality traits and anthropomorphic phenotypes. Our results support the idea that anthropomorphism can be considered a phenotype with clear individual differences in anthropomorphic tendencies based on a 2 × 2 anthropomorphism tendency/appraisal matrix.
Feasibility of wear reduction for soft nanostructured thin film through enhanced elastic recoverability and contact stress relief
Authors: Seo Kuk-Jin , Kim Hyun-Joon , Kim Dae-Eun 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis work shows that a soft, thin film comprising randomly aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can reduce surface wear more effectively than a homogeneous thin film because of enhanced elastic recoverability and contact stress relief originating from its mesh structure. To investigate the wear characteristics of the mesh structure compared to those of the homogeneous thin film, multi-walled CNTs (MWCNTs) and diamond-like carbon (DLC) thin films were prepared to conduct nanoscale tribological experiments using the atomic force microscopy (AFM). The MWCNT thin film showed unmeasurably low wear compared with the DLC thin film under a certain range of normal load. To demonstrate the wear reduction mechanism of the MWCNT thin film, its indentation and frictional behaviors were assessed. The indentation behavior of the MWCNT thin film revealed repetitive elastic deformation with a wide strain range and a significantly lower elastic modulus than that of the DLC thin film. The permanent deformation of the MWCNT thin film was observed through frictional experiments under relatively high normal load conditions. These results are expected to provide insights into the design of highly wear-resistant surfaces using nanostructures.
Systematic review of pregnancy and renal outcomes for women with chronic kidney disease receiving assisted reproductive therapy
Authors: Bhaduri Mahua , Gama Rouvick M. , Copeland T. , Balagamage Alokya , Patel Priya , Warmington Emily , Sarris Ippokratis , Nicholaides Kypros , Bramham Kate 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Background
As awareness around infertility is increasing among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), ever more of them are seeking Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Our aim was to perform a systematic review to describe obstetric and renal outcomes in women with CKD following ART.

Methods
The following databases were searched from 1946 to May 2021: (1) Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), (2) Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), (3) Embase and (4) MEDLINE.

Results
The database search identified 3520 records, of which 32 publications were suitable. A total of 84 fertility treatment cycles were analysed in 68 women. Median age at time of pregnancy was 32.5 years (IQR 30.0, 33.9 years). There were 60 clinical pregnancies resulting in 70 live births (including 16 multifetal births). Four women developed ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome which were associated with acute kidney injury. Hypertensive disorders complicated 26 pregnancies (38.3%), 24 (35.3%) pregnancies were preterm delivery, and low birth weight was present in 42.6% of pregnancies. Rates of live birth and miscarriage were similar for women with CKD requiring ART or having natural conception. However, more women with ART developed pre-eclampsia (p < 0.05) and had multifetal deliveries (p < 0.001), furthermore the babies were lower gestational ages (p < 0.001) and had lower birth weights (p < 0.001).

Conclusion
This systematic review represents the most comprehensive assessment of fertility outcomes in patients with CKD following ART. However, the high reported live birth rate is likely related to reporting bias. Patient selection remains crucial in order to maximise patient safety, screen for adverse events and optimise fertility outcomes.
Hommage to Chentsov’s theorem
Authors: Fujiwara Akio 
Published: November 2022

AbstractChentsov’s theorem, which characterises Markov invariant Riemannian metric and affine connections of manifolds of probability distributions on finite sample spaces, is undoubtedly a cornerstone of information geometry. This article aims at providing a comprehensible survey of Chentsov’s theorem as well as its modest extensions to generic tensor fields and to parametric models comprising continuous probability densities on $${\mathbb R}^k$$

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Assessment of Nitrogen Management on Sunflower Yield and Its Economic Response in Smallholder Farms in a Semi-Arid Region
Authors: Vilvert Elisa , Zander Peter , Mgeni Charles Peter , Sieber Stefan , Lana Marcos A. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAlthough sunflower production in Tanzania is increasing, smallholder farmers still face a number of constraints that result in poor yields. Lack or inadequate nutrient supply is one of the main factors limiting crop productivity in Tanzania. However, mineral fertilizer is not always easily available and not economically affordable by smallholder farmers. Therefore, the use of animal manure could be a feasible and financially viable alternative, especially in the Dodoma region, where there is abundant livestock production. The aim is to analyze the effects of different animal manure rates on sunflower yield and the economic response of smallholder farms from Dodoma region. The dataset used in this study was obtained from a 2-year in loco survey. Sunflower yields under different animal manure rates were obtained using a process-based biophysical model, and results linked to an economic assessment. Results considering the 2015 and 2045 period showed a positive effect of animal manure application in sunflower yield (866.8 kg ha−1) under manure rate limiting 5000 kg ha−1. The high rates of animal manure showed a decrease on yield providing evidence that water stress becomes the main limit factor for sunflower growth. Taking the economic assessment into account, an animal manure rate of 3000–5000 kg ha−1 is the most appropriate fertilization management under the environmental and social conditions of Dodoma region, providing a profitable financial return to the farmers (283–416 USD ha−1). Therefore, sunflower is an attractive cash crop for Tanzanian farmers when the soil fertilization is properly managed.
Understanding the Reasons Why Men and Women Do Not Donate Gametes
Authors: Whyte Stephen , Chan Ho Fai , Ferguson Nikita , Godwin Megan , Hammarberg Karin , Torgler Benno 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe global under-supply of sperm and oocyte donors is a serious concern for assisted reproductive medicine. Research has explored self-selected populations of gamete donors and their ex-post rationalisations of why they chose to donate. However, such studies may not provide the necessary insight into why the majority of people do not donate. Utilising the unique open form responses of a large sample (n = 1035) of online survey respondents, we examine the reasons participants cite when asked: “Why haven’t you donated your sperm/eggs?.” We categorise these responses into four core themes (conditional willingness, barriers, unconsidered, and conscientious objector) and eleven lower-order themes. We find that, on average, women are more conditionally willing (8.2% difference; p = 0.008) to participate in gamete donation than men. We also find that women are more likely than men to justify their non-donation based on their reproductive history (21.3% difference; p = 0.000) or kin selection and inclusive fitness (5.7% difference; p = 0.008). However, compared to women, men are more likely to validate their non-donation based on sociocultural or social norms (6% difference; p = 0.000) or religion (1.7% difference; p = 0.030). That so many of our study participants report in-principal willingness for future participation in gamete donation speaks to the need for increased research on understanding non-donor population preferences, motivations, and behaviours.
A review of the joint replenishment problem from 2006 to 2022
Authors: Peng Lu , Wang Lin , Wang Sirui 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn the increasingly competitive market, supply chain decision-makers are making efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs by joint replenishment approach. Recognizing the value of joint replenishment strategy in the supply chain, we are motivated to write a review on the importance of joint replenishment strategy. Despite the vast literature on the joint replenishment problem (JRP), a comprehensive study survey for recent years is lacking. The goal of this study is to review and synthesize research on JRP from 2006 to 2022. Details of JRP are introduced first. Literature selection and an overview of the extant literature are then discussed. Recent research on JRP with relaxed assumptions is summarized, including stochastic demand, dynamic demand, and resource constraints. In addition, recent research on other JRPs and the joint replenishment and delivery (JRD) problem is summarized. The observations and insights of these studies can guide academics and practitioners to implement joint replenishment strategies in different aspects of supply chain management.
Forecasting Sales Profiles of Products in an Exceptional Context: COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sleiman Rita , Mazyad Ahmad , Hamad Moez , Tran Kim-Phuc , Thomassey Sébastien 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAccurate demand forecasting has always been essential for retailers in order to be able to survive in the highly competitive, volatile modern market. However, anticipating product demand is an extremely difficult task in the context of short product life cycles in which consumer demand is influenced by many heterogeneous variables. During the COVID-19 pandemic in particular, with all its related new constraints, the fashion industry has seen a huge decline in sales, which makes it difficult for existing sales forecasting methods to accurately predict new product sales. This paper proposes an original sales forecasting framework capable of considering the effect of the COVID-19 related crisis on sales. The proposed framework combines clustering, classification, and regression. The main goals of this framework are (1) to predict a sales pattern for each item based on its attributes and (2) to correct it by modelling the impact of the crisis on sales. We evaluate our proposed framework using a real-world dataset of a French fashion retailer with Omnichannel sales. Despite the fact that during the lockdown period online sales were still possible, consumer purchases were significantly impacted by this crisis. Experimental analysis show that our methodology learns the impact of the crisis on consumer behavior from online sales, and then, adapts the sales forecasts already obtained.
High-resolution time- and angle-resolved photoemission studies on quantum materials
Authors: Huang Chaozhi , Duan Shaofeng , Zhang Wentao 
Published: November 2022

AbstractUpon femtosecond laser excitation in quantum materials, it is possible to study the many-body interactions through the non-equilibrium processes, realize ultrafast electronic phase transitions, and achieve photoinduced novel states or hidden states. Such studies of the interaction between the ultrafast laser and the quantum materials are the frontiers and attract significant research interests in the field of condensed matter physics. Time- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy is a key experimental tool to study the ultrafast electronic dynamics in quantum materials after photoexcitation. This paper reviews the development of a high-resolution time- and angle-resolved photoemission system based on nonlinear optical crystals and the studies on the ultrafast electronic dynamics in quantum materials using such a setup, including (1) probing the unoccupied electronic states in quantum materials, (2) photoinduced ultrafast electronic phase transitions, and (3) photoinduced new states of matter.
Impact on Vectran/Epoxy composites: Experimental and numerical analysis
Authors: Syed Abdullah S.I.B. , Iannucci L. , Greenhalgh E.S. , Yusof F. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe aim of this paper is to present a plane-stress damage model based on the Classical Lamination Theory (CLT), developed for polymer fibre-based composite. The proposed numerical model utilises a damage mechanics methodology coupled with fracture mechanics to predict composite failure, particularly under quasi-static and dynamic loadings. In addition, the proposed constitutive equations consider a single secant modulus to describe its tensile and compressive modulus, as opposed to the physically proposed tier models for polymer fibres which possesses a ‘skin-core’ structure. The result of single element and coupon-level modelling showed excellent correlation with the experimental results. In addition, it was also found that the proposed numerical model showed considerable accuracy on the response of the composite under low and high velocity impact loadings.
Coloniality of Power and Coloniality of Gender: Sentipensar the Struggles of Indigenous Women in Abya Yala from Worlds in Relation
Authors: Cariño Carmen , Montelongo González Alejandro 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn this work I reflect, from the concepts of coloniality of power (Quijano 2007a) and coloniality of gender (Lugones 2008), key elements to sentipensar,2 the struggles of Indigenous women on the continent in defense of life in their territories. It is not new for Indigenous women to mobilize together with their peoples to defend the land-territory-life, but in recent years their participation has become more visible to the extent that the threat to the territories also involves fundamental elements for the reproduction of life that previously had not been of interest to capital. In this context my interest is focused on the ways in which the women of the territories create and resist from other ontologies in defense of life.Thinking the reality of our countries from the coloniality of power and the coloniality of gender implies, among other things, taking as a baseline the existence of structures of domination, exploitation, and extermination that have been reproduced over the last five centuries in Abya Yala, and that have led to the imposition of a world classification that denies the existence of other worlds that inhabit these territories, and that have been persecuted, massacred, made invisible, but that exist and re-exist (Albán 2013).
Local Legal Strategies to Increase Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic — Lessons from New York City
Authors: Landau Lisa , Stark Naomi , Chokshi Dave A. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractVaccine mandates played a critical role in the success of New York City’s COVID-19 response. By relying on evidence as a substantive basis for the mandates and adhering to procedural requirements and precedent, New York City leveraged its position and expertise as a local governmental authority to devise mandatory vaccine policies that withstood numerous legal challenges. New York City’s experience highlights the role of municipal government in mounting a meaningful public health response, and the strategies adopted by NYC may provide a blueprint for municipalities around the world facing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the threat of future public health emergencies.