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Challenges of COVID-19 Case Forecasting in the US, 2020–2021

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by Velma K. Lopez, Estee Y. Cramer, Robert Pagano, John M. Drake, Eamon B. O’Dea, Madeline Adee, Turgay Ayer, Jagpreet Chhatwal, Ozden O. Dalgic, Mary A. Ladd, Benjamin P. Linas, Peter P. Mueller, Jade Xiao, Johannes Bracher, Alvaro J. Castro Rivadeneira, Aaron Gerding, Tilmann Gneiting, Yuxin Huang, Dasuni Jayawardena, Abdul H. Kanji, Khoa Le, Anja Mühlemann, Jarad Niemi, Evan L. Ray, Ariane Stark, Yijin Wang, Nutcha Wattanachit, Martha W. Zorn, Sen Pei, Jeffrey Shaman, Teresa K. Yamana, Samuel R. Читать дальше...

MGSurvE: A framework to optimize trap placement for genetic surveillance of mosquito populations

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by Héctor M. Sánchez C., David L. Smith, John M. Marshall

Genetic surveillance of mosquito populations is becoming increasingly relevant as genetics-based mosquito control strategies advance from laboratory to field testing. Especially applicable are mosquito gene drive projects, the potential scale of which leads monitoring to be a significant cost driver. For these projects, monitoring will be required to detect unintended spread of gene drive mosquitoes beyond field sites, and the emergence of alternative alleles... Читать дальше...

On the impact of re-mating and residual fertility on the Sterile Insect Technique efficacy: Case study with the medfly, Ceratitis capitata

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by Yves Dumont, Clélia F. Oliva

The sterile insect technique (SIT) can be an efficient solution for reducing or eliminating certain insect pest populations. It is widely used in agriculture against fruit flies, including the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata. The re-mating tendency of medfly females and the fact that the released sterile males may have some residual fertility could be a challenge for the successful implementation of the SIT. Obtaining the right balance... Читать дальше...

Differential disruptions in population coding along the dorsal-ventral axis of CA1 in the APP/PS1 mouse model of Aβ pathology

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by Udaysankar Chockanathan, Krishnan Padmanabhan

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is characterized by a range of behavioral alterations, including memory loss and psychiatric symptoms. While there is evidence that molecular pathologies, such as amyloid beta (Aβ), contribute to AD, it remains unclear how this histopathology gives rise to such disparate behavioral deficits. One hypothesis is that Aβ exerts differential effects on neuronal circuits across brain regions, depending on the neurophysiology and connectivity of different areas. Читать дальше...

Russia’s Oil Revenues Doubled in April Compared to a Year Earlier

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Russia’s oil and gas revenues hit $13.5 billion (1.23 trillion Russian rubles) in April, Russian finance ministry data showed on Monday. The Kremlin received nearly double the oil income for the Russian budget that it did in the same month of 2023, per Bloomberg’s estimates. The weaker Russian ruble and the higher price of Russia’s flagship Urals crude amid higher international oil prices contributed to higher revenues from oil-related taxes and from all total oil and gas sales, per Bloomberg’s calculations. Читать дальше...

An EPR model for predicting the bearing capacity of single and double-strip foundations near earth slope crests

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by Khalil Sadiq Ismael, Rafi’ Mahmoud Sulaiman

It is imperative to understand how foundations behave on earthen slopes to accurately predict their allowable carrying capacity in geotechnical engineering. A comprehensive finite element (FE) simulation with PLAXIS 2D was conducted to assess the effects of various parameters on the bearing capacity (BC) of single- and double-strip foundations placed near the earth’s slope crest. The specified parameters include foundation width (B) and depth... Читать дальше...

The role of ICT investment, digital financial inclusion, and environmental tax in promoting sustainable energy development in the MENA region: Evidences with Dynamic Common Correlated Effects (DCE) and instrumental variable-adjusted DCE

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by LIU Xiangling, Md. Qamruzzaman

His research investigates the interplay among investment in Information and Communication Technology [ICT], digital financial inclusion, environmental tax policies, and their impact on the progression of sustainable energy development within the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region. Recognizing the distinctive hurdles impeding sustainable energy advancement, effective policy formulation and implementation in MENA necessitate a comprehensive understanding of these variables. Читать дальше...

An investigation into perceived autonomy support, motivation and competence in chronic pain patients in Ireland: A cross-sectional study

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by Kate Sheridan, Siobhan O’Connor, Enda Whyte

Autonomy supportive healthcare settings are associated with enhanced behaviour change and self-management strategies in individuals living with chronic disease. The level of autonomy support provided by healthcare professionals to individuals living with chronic pain in Ireland is unknown. A cross-sectional study was completed on participants living with chronic pain (>3 months) in Ireland. Participants (n = 389) completed an anonymous survey... Читать дальше...

Can energy saving and emission reduction policies promote green transformation of industrial enterprises——The Case of China

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by Chunyan Li, Deqi Wang, Rui Hu, Fei Zhang, Mingna Li

In the context of the continued advancement of the green economy transition, the proactive pursuit of carbon emissions reduction and the early attainment of carbon neutrality goals have emerged as essential components in promoting high-quality economic development. Not only does it contribute to the creation of a community of human destiny, but it is also vital to the realization of sustainable development for human civilization. A dynamic evolutionary game model... Читать дальше...

Cognitive and neural mechanisms of learning and interventions for improvement across the adult lifespan: A systematic review protocol

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by Adam John Privitera, Siew Hiang Sally Ng, S. H. Annabel Chen

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There continues to be growing interest in the Science of Learning including identifying applications for findings from this work outside the laboratory to support learning. Presently, there exists a gap in our understanding of learning during healthy adulthood as well as effective ways in which that learning can be improved. Developing a more comprehensive understanding of learning during adulthood, and effective ways of improving that learning... Читать дальше...

Detection of thermotolerant coliforms and SARS-CoV-2 RNA in sewage and recreational waters in the Ecuadorian coast: A call for improving water quality regulation

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by Maritza Cárdenas-Calle, Leandro Patiño, Beatriz Pernia, Roberto Erazo, Carlos Muñoz, Magaly Valencia-Avellan, Mariana Lozada, Mary Regato-Arrata, Miguel Barrera, Segundo Aquino, Stefania Fuentes, Javier Duque, Luis Velázquez-Araque, Bertha Carpio, Carlos Méndez-Roman, Carlos Calle, Guillermo Cárdenas, David Guizado-Herrera, Clara Lucía Tello, Verónica Bravo-Basantes, Jhannelle Francis, Miguel Uyaguari

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Prediction of robo-advisory acceptance in banking services using tree-based algorithms

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by Witold Orzeszko, Dariusz Piotrowski

The banking sector is increasingly recognising the need to implement robo-advisory. The introduction of this service may lead to increased efficiency of banks, improved quality of customer service, and a strengthened image of banks as innovative institutions. Robo-advisory uses data relating to customers, their behaviors and preferences obtained by banks from various communication channels. In the research carried out in the work, an attempt was made... Читать дальше...

The causal role of multiple psycho-emotional disorders in gastroesophageal reflux disease: A two-sample Mendelian randomized study

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by Jing Wang, Meng Song, Mingbo Cao

Background

Observational studies have previously shown a potential link between psycho-emotional disorders, such as mood swings, highly strung, anxious feelings, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the credibility of these associations could be influenced by various confounding factors. Consequently, our study sought to employ a Mendelian randomization (MR) approach to elucidate a potential causal relationship between psycho-emotional disorders and GERD. Читать дальше...