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Electrodermal activity (EDA) reflects the variation in the electrical conductance of the skin in response to sweat secretion, constituting a non-invasive measure of the sympathetic nervous system. This system intervenes in reactions to stress and is strongly activated in emotional states. In most cases, EDA signals are collected from the hand (fingers or palms), which is not an ideal location for a sensor when the participant has to use their hands during tasks or activities. This study aims to explore alternative locations for retrieving EDA signals (e.g., the chest, back, and forehead). EDA signals from 25 healthy participants were collected using a protocol involving different physical stimuli that have been reported to induce an electrodermal response. The features extracted included the Skin Conductance Response (SCR) height, SCR amplitude, and peak prominence. An analysis of these features and the analysis of the correlation between the standard position with the different locations suggested that the chest, while a possible alternative for EDA signal collection, presents some weak results, and further evaluation of this site is needed. Additionally, the forehead should be excluded as an alternative site, at least in short-term measurements.- Book : 25(6)
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Construction variability and isolated defects in base layer can be limiting factors in pavement’s service life. To control construction quality and implement an efficient quality management system, this study develops a quick, accurate, and simple non-destructive method using ground penetrating radar (GPR) to determine reliable values of in-place compacted base material properties, such as suction (h_m), water content (θ), dry density (γ_d), and resilient modulus (M_R). To overcome the challenges associated with timely laboratory testing on core samples, a set of mechanistic empirical characteristics curve models were utilized and corresponding fitting parameter prediction models were proposed based simple laboratory tests like the Methylene Blue Test (MBT), Percent Size Distribution Analyzer Test, Percometer Test, and Aggregate Imaging Measurement System (AIMS) Test. The laboratory characterization results were integrated with GPR scan data and processed using two GPR signal analysis software programs, PaveCheck and LayerMAPP, to generate a strip map of the in-situ base properties along the pavement section. Finally, to validate the results from the GPR-based approach, the predicted profile of base material properties from filed test sections was compared with results from other non-destructive methods such as the Nuclear Density Gauge and Falling Weight Deflectomter.- Book : ()
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Building integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPV) is a strategy to achieve energy self-sufficiency in buildings. However, photovoltaic (PV) energy production presents challenges due to its intermittent nature, characterized by variations and uncertainties associated with solar radiation and interference from the building's surroundings. Therefore, BIM enables energy simulations and solar performance analyses during the design phase of buildings. In this context, this paper aims to identify the key strategies for integrating BIM and photovoltaic energy production systems and how these ap-proaches support the development of sustainable projects. This paper applies the sys-tematic literature review methodology associated with bibliometric analysis, content analysis, and coding of 63 articles. The findings reveal an annual research growth rate of 19.62%, with contributions from 268 authors and an international co-authorship rate of 22.22%. The paper identifies the core research trends in the BIM-PV context through thematic maps. It identifies four dimensions (divided into 32 codes) related to BIM-PV projects related to BIPV applications, parametric tools for energy simulation, challenges, and potential benefits. The literature findings are summarized in four the-oretical propositions structured in an integrative framework. Finally, the article maps five key applications of BIM-PV integration, their problems to solve, and the limita-tions of establishing theoretical and managerial contributions.- Book : ()
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In this study, we analyze the influence of Non-Standard Interaction (NSI) on steering in three-flavor neutrino oscillations, with a focus on the NO$\nu$A and DUNE experimental setups. DUNE, having a longer baseline, exhibits a more pronounced deviation towards NSI in steering compared to NO$\nu$A. Within the energy range where DUNE's maximum flux appears, the steering value for DUNE shows a $21\%$ deviation from the Standard Model (SM) to NSI for normal ordering (NO), while for inverted ordering (IO), the steering value increases by approximately $15\%$ relative to the SM. We conduct a comparative analysis of nonlocality, steering, and entanglement. Additionally, we express steering in terms of three-flavor neutrino oscillation probabilities and explore the relationship between steering inequality and concurrence.- Book : ()
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In this work, we present an overview of the recent results, obtained in the framework of the fractional analytic QCD in the space-like (Euclidean) and time-like regions. The Higgs boson decays into a bottom–antibottom pair, and the polarized Bjorken sum rule is considered as an application of the obtained results.- Book : 8(1)
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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive and lethal brain tumor with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Standard therapies such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy provide modest survival benefits but are often ineffective against tumor recurrence. Tumor treating fields (TTF) therapy has emerged as a promising non-invasive treatment modality that uses alternating electric fields to disrupt cancer cell division and inhibit tumor growth. However, the optimization and practical implementation of TTF systems remain challenging due to limitations in field penetration, electrode design, and treatment efficacy. In this study, we designed and developed a novel TTF prototype system to enhance electric field transmission and optimize therapeutic efficiency. The system incorporates high-dielectric ceramic electrodes made of barium titanate zirconate, allowing for superior field penetration. We evaluated the system through a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments. In vitro, GBM cells exposed to the TTF system exhibited significant reductions in proliferation, with higher field intensities yielding greater inhibition. In vivo, using a rat GBM model, we observed marked tumor suppression, as validated by bioluminescence imaging and magnetic resonance imaging. Survival analysis further demonstrated prolonged lifespan in TTF-treated rats compared to controls. Our findings highlight the potential of this novel TTF system to improve GBM treatment outcomes. This study provides a comprehensive framework for future advancements in TTF therapy, paving the way for clinical translation and further integration with conventional and emerging cancer therapies.- Pub. Date : 2025
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We report on the phosphorescence of singlet oxygen photogenerated through a stimulated Raman process. Nanosecond radiation in the green spectral region focused on hexane and carbon tetrachloride induces a Raman transition of the dissolved solvent oxygen molecules towards the singlet oxygen state, producing a Stokes signal in the near-infrared. The excited oxygen relaxes to the ground, emitting an infrared photon at 1272 nm. While the Stokes signal’s wavelength changes with the light’s wavelength, the wavelength of the phosphorescent photon remains unaltered. The result confirms previous reports on the stimulated Raman excitation of singlet oxygen.- Book : 5(1)
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We present the double-virtual amplitudes contributing to the production of a Higgs boson in association with a
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AbstractPurposeUltra‐low field MRI scanners have the potential to improve health care delivery, both through improved access in areas where there are few MRI scanners and allowing more frequent monitoring of disease progression and treatment response. This may be particularly true in white matter disorders, including leukodystrophies and multiple sclerosis, in which frequent myelin‐sensitive imaging, such as magnetization transfer (MT) imaging, might improve clinical care and patient outcomes.MethodsWe implemented an on‐resonance approach to MT imaging on a commercial point‐of‐care 64 mT scanner using a non‐balanced steady‐state free precession sequence. Phantom and in vivo experiments were used to evaluate and optimize the sequence sensitivity and reproducibility, and to demonstrate in vivo performance and inter‐site reproducibility.ResultsFrom phantom experiments, T1 and T2 effects were determined to have a negligible effect on the differential MT weighting. MT ratio (MTR) values in white matter were 23.1 ± 1.0% from 10 healthy volunteers, with an average reproducibility coefficient of variation of 1.04%. Normal‐appearing white matter MTR values in a multiple sclerosis participant (21.5 ± 6.2%) were lower, but with a similar spread of values, compared to an age‐matched healthy volunteer (23.3 ± 6.2%).ConclusionAn on‐resonance MT imaging approach was developed at 64 mT that can be performed in as little as 4 min. A semi‐quantitative myelin‐sensitive imaging biomarker at this field strength is available for assessing both myelination and demyelination.- Book : ()
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