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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0179.v1

Significance of Neutrino Environments on Neutrino-Induced Fission and Neutron-Induced Fission Processes

Muhammad Ali

Subject: Physical Sciences, Acoustics Keywords: Neutrino-Induced Fission; Neutron-Induced Fission; Neutrino-Environments; Neutrino-Zeta; Fission Fragments; Supernova; High Energy Physics

Online: 4 November 2020 (09:21:48 CET)

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Preprint SHORT NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0069.v1

The Nonagenarian Neutrino

C Sivaram, Arun Kenath, Kiren OV

Subject: Physical Sciences, Acoustics Keywords: neutrino; neutrino detection; beta decay

Online: 5 January 2021 (10:09:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1021.v1

Neutrino Energy Formula Different from the Planck Energy Formula

Sheng Qin

Subject: Physical Sciences, Theoretical Physics Keywords: Weak force; Neutrino; Neutrino energy formula

Online: 17 October 2023 (05:04:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0864.v1

The Neutrino Mass Problem: From Double Beta Decay to Cosmology

Osvaldo Civitarese

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: neutrino mass; axions neutrino mass; propagator

Online: 11 May 2023 (13:45:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201811.0634.v1

On the determination of the $\theta_{23}$ octant in long baseline neutrino experiments

C.R. Das, Jukka Maalampi, João Pulido, Sampsa Vihonen

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: Neutrino oscillations; neutrino mixing; long baseline

Online: 30 November 2018 (11:07:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0171.v3

On the Flavour States and the Mass States of Neutrinos

Engel Roza

Subject: Physical Sciences, Nuclear And High Energy Physics Keywords: neutrino; neutrino oscilation; lepton; flavour state; mass state

Online: 17 October 2023 (11:58:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0047.v1

Superluminal Neutrinos: Experimental Data and New Interpretative Theories

Luca Nanni

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: tachyons; neutrino; superluminal tunneling; neutrino oscillation; dark matter

Online: 5 August 2019 (05:12:12 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202001.0003.v1

Present and Future Contributions of Reactor Experiments to Mass Ordering and Neutrino Oscillation Studies

Vito Antonelli, Lino Miramonti, Gioacchino Ranucci

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: reactor antineutrino experiments; neutrino oscillations; neutrino mass ordering; JUNO experiment

Online: 2 January 2020 (02:36:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201812.0011.v1

Solar and Atmospheric Neutrino Mass Splitting with SMASH Model

Chitta Ranjan Das, Katri Huitu, Timo Kärkkäinen

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: neutrino mass; Planck neutrino mass limit; Higgs metastability; SMASH model

Online: 3 December 2018 (08:09:38 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0224.v1

BBN Constraints and Indications for Beyond Standard Model Neutrino Physics

Daniela Kirilova, Mariana Panayotova, Emanuil Chizhov

Subject: Physical Sciences, Other Keywords: BSM physics; BBN constraints; neutrino oscillations; sterile neutrino; lepton asymmetry; drak radiation.

Online: 4 December 2023 (17:30:57 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1387.v1

Safe and Robust Map Updating For Long-Term Operations in Dynamic Environments

Elisa Stefanini, Enrico Ciancolini, Alessandro Settimi, Lucia Pallottino

Subject: Engineering, Other Keywords: Mapping; localisation; Dynamic environments

Online: 19 May 2023 (07:11:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0452.v1

Solar Neutrinos Spectroscopy with Borexino Phase-II

Lino Miramonti, M. Agostini, K. Altenmueller, S. Appel, V. Atroshchenko, Z. Bagdasarian, D. Basilico, G. Bellini, J. Benziger, D. Bick, I. Bolognino, G. Bonfini, D. Bravo, B. Caccianiga, F. Calaprice, A. Caminata, S. Caprioli, M. Carlini, P. Cavalcante, F. Cavanna, A. Chepurnov, K. Choi, L. Collica, S. Davini, A. Derbin, X.F. Ding, A. Di Ludovico, L. Di Noto, I. Drachnev, K. Fomenko, A. Formozov, D. Franco, F. Gabriele, C. Galbiati, M. Gschwender, C. Ghiano, M. Giammarchi, A. Goretti, M. Gromov, D. Guffanti, C. Hagner, T. Houdy, E. Hungerford, Aldo Ianni, Andrea Ianni, A. Jany, D. Jeschke, V. Kobychev, D. Korablev, G. Korga, T. Lachenmaier, M. Laubenstein, E. Litvinovich, F. Lombardi, P. Lombardi, L. Ludhova, G. Lukyanchenko, L. Lukyanchenko, I. Machulin, G. Manuzio, S. Marcocci, J. Maricic, J. Martyn, E. Meroni, M. Meyer, M. Misiaszek, L. Papp, O. Penek, L. Pietrofaccia, N. Pilipenko, A. Pocar, A. Porcelli, G. Raikov, G. Ranucci, A. Razeto, A. Re, M. Redchuk, A. Romani, N. Rossi, S. Rottenanger, S. Schönert, D. Semenov, M. Skorokhvatov, O. Smirnov, A. Sotnikov, L.F.F. Stokes, Y. Suvorov, R. Tartaglia, G. Testera, J. Thurn, M. Toropova, E. Unzhakov, A. Vishneva, R.B. Vogelaar, F. von Feilitzsch, S. Weinz, M. Wojcik, M. Wurm, Z. Yokley, O. Zaimidoroga, S. Zavatarelli, K. Zuber, G. Zuzel

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: solar neutrinos; neutrino oscillation; Borexino

Online: 19 October 2018 (11:49:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0279.v1

Exploiting Concepts of Instance Segmentation to Boost Detection in Challenging Environments

Khurram Azeem Hashmi, Alain Pagani, Marcus Liwicki, Didier Stricker, Muhammad Zeshan Afzal

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: object detection; challenging environments; low-light; image enhancement; complex environments; deep neural networks; computer vision

Online: 28 April 2022 (09:42:37 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.0558.v1

Neutrino Masses in Supersymmetric Models with R-Symmetry

Marcos Cardoso Rodriguez, Ion Vasile Vancea

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: neutrino mass; supersymmetric models; R-symmetry

Online: 7 September 2023 (15:32:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.1107.v1

Analyzing the Time Spectrum of Supernova Neutrinos to Constrain Their Effective Mass or Lorentz Invariance Violation

C. Moura, L. Quintino, F. Rossi-Torres

Subject: Physical Sciences, Nuclear And High Energy Physics Keywords: neutrino; supernova; Lorentz Invariance violation; mass

Online: 28 April 2023 (04:31:14 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0533.v1

A Standard Model Neutrino Oscillation

Robert B. Hayes

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: neutrino; standard model; entanglement; flavor conservation

Online: 26 January 2021 (11:25:49 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0275.v1

Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics with the JUNO Detector

Lino Miramonti

Subject: Physical Sciences, Nuclear And High Energy Physics Keywords: JUNO; liquid scintillator; neutrino mass hierarchy.

Online: 12 October 2018 (16:38:11 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201809.0441.v1

From Black Holes to Neutrino Stars

Roumen Tsekov

Subject: Physical Sciences, Atomic And Molecular Physics Keywords: self-gravitation, black holes, neutrino stars

Online: 21 September 2018 (16:41:04 CEST)

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Preprint SHORT NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202009.0401.v2

The Hunger Games as the Key to Happily Ever After?

Jacques Deere, Clarice Xu, Celestine Adelmant, Aziz Aboobaker, Roberto Salguero-Gómez

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: life history; longevity; senescence; stochastic environments

Online: 26 July 2022 (08:51:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0343.v1

A Novel Anti-Environmental Forest Experience Scale to Predict Preferred Pleasantness Associated with Forest Environments

Ernest Bielinis, Jianzhong Xu, Aneta Anna Omelan

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Environmental Science Keywords: forest environments; forest experience; psychometric test

Online: 15 August 2020 (08:34:05 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201911.0022.v1

PRIPRO: A Comparison of Classification Algorithms for Managing Receiving Notifications in Smart Environments

João Antonio Martins, Iago Sestrem Ochôa, Luis Augusto Silva, André Filipe Sales Mendes, Gabriel Villarrubia Gonzalez, Juan Francisco De Paz, Valderi Reis Quietinho Leithardt

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Information Systems Keywords: smart environments; notification management; machine learning

Online: 3 November 2019 (16:12:57 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0309.v2

From Black-Body Radiation to Gravity: Why Neutrinos are Left-Handed and Why the Vacuum is not Empty

Engel Roza

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: neutrino; Fermi constant; parity violation; dark matter

Online: 24 April 2023 (10:49:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202002.0346.v1

Dynamics of Neutrino Wave Packet in the Tachyon-like Dirac Equation

Luca Nanni

Subject: Physical Sciences, Mathematical Physics Keywords: Dirac equation; superluminal neutrino; mass oscillation; Zitterbewegung

Online: 24 February 2020 (05:21:43 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201906.0012.v1

Dialectic of Homochirality

Alexander Kholmanskiy

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: homochirality; dialectics; energoform; chiral factor; neutrino; biophysics

Online: 3 June 2019 (09:50:25 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202202.0151.v1

Multiple-Trait Model through Bayesian Inference Applied to Flood-Irrigated Rice (Oryza sativa L)

Antonio Carlos da Silva Junior, Isabela de Castro Sant’Anna, Marco Antônio Peixoto, Lívia Gomes Torres, Michele Jorge Silva, Weverton Gomes da Costa, Camila Ferreira Azevedo, Plinio César Soares, Cosme Damião Cruz

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Analysis Keywords: high-performance; heritable; multi-environments; credibility interval

Online: 10 February 2022 (11:14:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0366.v1

The Evolution of the Majorana Neutrino Mass Renormalization Group in the Super-Weak Theory

Chitta Ranjan Das

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: super-weak theory; renormalization group; majorana neutrino mass

Online: 20 December 2022 (10:25:56 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0519.v1

Review on Dark Matter Searches with Neutrino Telescopes

Juan de Dios Zornoza

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: dark matter; neutrino telescopes; icecube; antares; km3net; superk

Online: 30 September 2021 (14:15:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1419.v1

MOR-SLAM: A New Visual SLAM System for Indoor Dynamic Environments Based on Mask Restoration

Chengzhi Yao, Lei Ding, Yonghong Lan

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Visual SLAM; repaired mask; dynamic environments; ORB-SLAM2

Online: 21 August 2023 (08:54:41 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1874.v1

Privacy-Preserving Blockchain Technologies

Dalton Cézane Gomes Valadares, Angelo Perkusich, Aldenor Martins Falcão, Chris Seline

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Security Systems Keywords: Security; Trusted Execution Environments; Technical Analysis; Privacy Preservation

Online: 26 May 2023 (07:17:51 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0079.v1

Does Long-Term Indoor Exposure to Thermoneutral Environments Impair Human Body Thermal Acclimatization Abilities?

Faming Wang

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Biophysics Keywords: thermal neutral; acclimation; acclimatization; adaptation; health; indoor environments

Online: 4 March 2022 (11:23:44 CET)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

Predicting Food Safety Compliance for Informed Food Outlet Inspections: A Machine Learning Approach

Rachel Oldroyd, Michelle Morris, Mark Birkin

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Food Science And Technology Keywords: Food safety; food environments; food hygiene; machine learning

Online: 22 March 2021 (13:13:25 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202010.0112.v1

Genomic Regions Associated with the Control of Flowering Time in Durum Wheat

Priyanka Gupta, Hafssa Kabbaj, Khaoula El Hassouni, Marco Maccaferri, Miguel Sabchez-Garcia, Roberto Tuberosa, Filippo Maria Bassi

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Anatomy And Physiology Keywords: durum wheat; flowering time; Pheno-environments; GWAS; QTL

Online: 6 October 2020 (09:22:28 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0027.v1

Chemostratigraphy of the Upper Jurassic (Oxfordian) Smackover Formation for Little Cedar Creek and Brooklyn Fields, Alabama

Rian Engle, Lance D. Yarbrough, Greg Easson

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Geochemistry And Petrology Keywords: x-ray fluorescence, paleo-depositional environments; porosity correlation

Online: 3 January 2019 (13:54:22 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0775.v1

Two Proposed Experiments for the Tachyon-Neutrino Theory of Dark Matter

Charles Schwartz

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: neutrinos; tachyons; dark matter; detection of Cosmic Neutrino Background

Online: 12 December 2023 (05:06:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202202.0026.v1

Dark Energy is Dark Matter below Absolute Zero in Black Holes

Roumen Tsekov

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: Neutrino, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Black Holes, Negative Temperature

Online: 2 February 2022 (09:35:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201912.0067.v1

Production of Tachyonic Neutrino in Matter

Luca Nanni

Subject: Physical Sciences, Optics And Photonics Keywords: superluminal neutrino; quantum tunnelling; mass oscillation; generalised Lorentz transformations

Online: 5 December 2019 (11:14:58 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202106.0590.v1

Survey and Performance Analysis of Object Detection in Challenging Environments

Muhammad Ahmed, Khurram Azeem Hashmi, Alain Pagani, Marcus Liwicki, Didier Stricker, Muhammad Zeshan Afzal

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Algebra And Number Theory Keywords: Object detection; challenging environments; low-light; image enhancement; complex environments; state-of-the-art; deep neural networks; computer vision; performance analysis.

Online: 23 June 2021 (16:01:33 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1660.v1

Machine Learning Forensics: State of the Art in the Use of Machine Learning Techniques for Digital Forensic Investigations within Smart Environments

Laila Tageldin, H.S. Venter

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: IoT devices; smart environments; digital forensics; machine learning techniques

Online: 23 June 2023 (10:58:04 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1146.v1

Antioxidant Capacity of Mango ‘Ataulfo’ Grown in the Region of Denomination of Origin

Iris Ordoñez-Guillén, Alfredo Vázquez-Ovando, Raymundo Rosas-Quijano, Miguel Salvador-Figueroa, Didiana Gálvez-López

Subject: Chemistry And Materials Science, Food Chemistry Keywords: denomination of origin; micro-environments; parent trees; phenolic compounds

Online: 16 May 2023 (09:56:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202109.0243.v1

A Literature Review on Intelligent Services Applied to Distance Learning

Lidia Martins da Silva, Lucas P. S. Dias, Sandro Rigo, Jorge L. V. Barbosa, Daiana R. F. Leithardt, Valderi Reis Quietinho Leithardt

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: distance learning; intelligent services; literature review; virtual learning environments.

Online: 14 September 2021 (15:06:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202001.0123.v1

DM-SLAM: Monocular SLAM in Dynamic Environments

Xiaoyun Lu, Hu Wang, Shuming Tang, Huimin Huang, Chuang Li

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: static features extraction; dynamic environments; 3D reconstruction; monocular SLAM

Online: 12 January 2020 (15:12:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201810.0536.v1

“What a Mobility-Limited World”: Design Requirements of an Age-Friendly Playable City

Liliana Vale Costa, Ana Isabel Veloso, Michael Loizou, Sylvester Arnab, Richard Tomlins, Arun Sukumar

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: playable city; age-friendly environments; games; mobility; active ageing

Online: 23 October 2018 (10:11:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1002.v4

Dark Energy and Dark Matter from Extra Dimensional Symmetry as Different Manifestations of Vacuum Energy

Kabir Umar

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: dark energy; dark matter; extra dimension; gravity; neutrino; vacuum energy

Online: 5 January 2024 (15:40:05 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0899.v1

Ordinary Muon Capture on ¹³⁶Ba: Comparative Study Using the Shell Model and pnQRPA

Patricia Gimeno, Lotta Jokiniemi, Jenni Kotila, Marlom Ramalho, Jouni Suhonen

Subject: Physical Sciences, Nuclear And High Energy Physics Keywords: neutrino physics; muon-capture rates; double beta decays; weak interaction

Online: 25 April 2023 (08:01:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201904.0048.v1

Evanescent Waves and Superluminal Behavior of Matter

Luca Nanni

Subject: Physical Sciences, Quantum Science And Technology Keywords: Evanescent waves; quantum tunneling; relativistic wave packet; neutrino; mass oscillation

Online: 4 April 2019 (11:36:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201910.0080.v1

Theory on Neutrino Self-Energy and Neutrino Oscillation with Consideration of Superconducting Energy Gap and Fermi’s Golden Rule

Shinichi Ishiguri

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: neutrino; neutrino’s flavor; neutrino oscillation; many-body interactions; superconducting energy gap; a quantized space-time; zero-point energy; lepton; Fermi’s golden rule; mass gap

Online: 8 October 2019 (08:47:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1662.v1

Multi-locational Evaluation of Forage-suited Selected Sudan Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L. R.Br.) Accessions Identified High-Yielding and Stable Genotypes in Irrigated, Arid Environments

Sara A. E. Babiker, Mohammed A. M. Khair, Abdelraheem A. Ali, Mohamoud A. M. Abdallah, Asim M. E. Hagelhassan, Eltahir I. Mohamed, Nasrein M. Kamal, Hisashi Tsujimoto, Izzat S. A. Tahir

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Forage yield; genotype × environment interaction; stability; pearl millet; arid environments.

Online: 27 March 2024 (09:06:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.2154.v1

D-VINS:Dynamics Adaptive Visual-Inertial SLAM With IMU Prior and Semantic Constraints in Dynamic Scenes

Yang Sun, Qing Wang, Chao Yan, Youyang Feng, Rongxuan Tan, Xiaoqiong Shi, Xueyan Wang

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Vision And Graphics Keywords: VISLAM; dynamic environments; object detection; geometric constraint; IMU prior constraint

Online: 30 May 2023 (13:29:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202211.0026.v1

Tracking Obesity Phenotypes in Korean Adults Based on KNHANES (2015-2019)

Jieun Shin, Okhyun Kim, Myoungsook Lee

Subject: Medicine And Pharmacology, Dietetics And Nutrition Keywords: obesity phenotypes, obesogenic environments, metabolic syndrome, K-score, food pattern

Online: 1 November 2022 (09:36:30 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202207.0267.v1

Genotype-by-Environment Interaction for Yam (Dioscorea species) Mosaic Virus Resistance, Dry Matter Content, and Yields in Uganda

Emmanuel Amponsah Adjei, Williams Esuma, Titus Alicai, Emmanuel Boache Chamba, Richard Edema, Isaac Onziga Dramadri, Alfred Adebo Ozimati, Rolland Agaba, Thomas Lapaka Odong

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Agricultural Science And Agronomy Keywords: Dioscorea; yield stability; environments; genotype; dry matter; disease resistance; Uganda

Online: 18 July 2022 (10:56:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202204.0005.v1

Metabolomic Comparison Using Streptomyces spp as a Factory of Secondary Metabolites

Rene Flores Clavo, Alana Kelyene Pereira, Nataly Ruiz Quiñones, Jonas Henrique Costa, Taícia Pacheco Fill, Fabiana Fantinatti Garboggini

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Immunology And Microbiology Keywords: genome mining; marine environments; molecular networking; bacterial extremophiles; secondary metabolites

Online: 1 April 2022 (10:21:11 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0572.v1

Determinants Associated with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in East and Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review

Jason Tsz Him Cheung, Johnson Lok, Stuart Gietel-Basten, Keumseok Koh

Subject: Business, Economics And Management, Accounting And Taxation Keywords: Fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption; Food businesses; Food environments; Asia

Online: 23 November 2020 (09:23:57 CET)

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Working Paper ARTICLE

A Cooperative Machine Learning Approach for Pedestrian Navigation in Indoor IoT

Marzieh Jalal Abadi, Luca Luceri, Mahbub Hassan, Chun Tung Chou, Monica Nicoli

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: IoT; Smart Environments; Context aware Application; Machine Learning; Indoor Localization

Online: 14 August 2019 (09:33:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201901.0056.v1

Assessing the Impact of Different Levels of Interactivity on the Effectiveness of Self-Learning

Nisala Kalupahana

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: interactive learning environments; distance education and telelearning; human-computer interface

Online: 8 January 2019 (09:42:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202101.0538.v1

Lepton Pair Production with Only One Charge Available - Neutrino

Ari Lehto

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: neutrino; period doubling; muon decay; elementary charge; electron mass; Planck units

Online: 26 January 2021 (12:16:30 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1994.v1

Integrating GRU with Kalman Filter to Enhance Visual Inertial Odometry Performance in Complex Environments

Tarafder Elmi Tabassum, Zhengjia Xu, Ivan Petrunin, Zeeshan Rana

Subject: Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Keywords: GNSS; visual inertial odometry; failure modes; GRU-aided ESKF; complex environments

Online: 28 September 2023 (10:28:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0441.v1

Analysis of Orchestration Load and Teacher Agency in Smart Synchronous Hybrid Learning Environments

Adrián Carruana Martín, Carlos Alario-Hoyos, Alejandra Martínez-Monés, Carlos Delgado Kloos

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Other Keywords: Hybrid Learning; Collaborative Learning; Orchestration load; Smart Learning Environments; Teacher agency.

Online: 6 July 2023 (15:50:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202212.0031.v1

Lighting for Green Walls

Peter Raynham, Amardeep M. Dugar

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Horticulture Keywords: Commercial building environments; Electric lighting; Green walls; Plant growth and health

Online: 2 December 2022 (02:09:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202203.0252.v1

Leveraging Immersive Technologies to Support Blended Learning Post Covid-19

Simon Colreavy-Donnelly, Alan Ryan, Stuart O'Connor, Fabio Caraffini, Stefan Kuhn, Salim Hasshu

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Mathematical And Computational Biology Keywords: Audio-Visual Technologies; Blended Learning; Pedagogy; Virtual Learning Environments; Virtual Reality

Online: 17 March 2022 (11:05:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1078.v1

Fast Coincidence Filter for Silicon Photomultiplier Dark Count Rate Rejection

Diego Real, David Calvo, Juan de Dios Zornoza, Mario Manzaneda, Rebecca Gozzini, Carlos Ricolfe-Viala, Rafael Lajara, Francisco Albiol

Subject: Engineering, Electrical And Electronic Engineering Keywords: time-to-digital converters; neutrino telescopes; silicon photomultipliers; dark noise rate filtering

Online: 20 February 2024 (10:52:18 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202303.0544.v1

Constraining Neutrino Mass in Dynamical Dark Energy Cosmologies With the Logarithm Parametrization and the Oscillating Parametrization

Rui-Yun Guo

Subject: Physical Sciences, Astronomy And Astrophysics Keywords: dynamical dark energy; neutrino mass; mass hierarchies of neutrinos; the observational constraints

Online: 31 March 2023 (07:21:41 CEST)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202012.0461.v1

Finding New Physics, Phenomenological, Experimental, and Astrophysical Predictions from Neutrino Mass

Chitta Ranjan Das, Katri Huitu, Zhanibek Kurmanaliyev, Bakytbek Mauyey, Timo Kärkkäinen

Subject: Physical Sciences, Acoustics Keywords: neutrino mass; KATRIN experiment; GERDA experiment; cosmological probe; Beyond the Standard Model

Online: 18 December 2020 (11:55:31 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201906.0100.v1

On the Cosmological Origin of the Rest Mass of Elementary Particles: The Ideas of Maximons and Minimons Revisited

Vikraman Vipindas, Trivandrum Easwaraiyer Girish, Chellappan Radhakrishnan Nair

Subject: Physical Sciences, Nuclear And High Energy Physics Keywords: elementary particles; cosmological origin; maximon; Hawking radiation; neutrino mass; primordial black holes

Online: 12 June 2019 (03:45:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0961.v1

From Clastics to Carbonates and Black Shales: Deciphering Sedimentary Continuity and Discontinuity in the Devonian Landscape of the Volga-Ural Petroleum Province

Vladimir V. Silantiev, Dinara N. Miftakhutdinova, Nouria G. Nurgalieva

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Geophysics And Geology Keywords: Volga-Ural Petroleum Province, Devonian, black shales, carbonates, clastic, sedimentation, rate, environments

Online: 18 March 2024 (09:00:44 CET)

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Analyses of the three predominant types of sedimentation – clastic, carbonate and black shale – revealed their discontinuity/continuity in different facies environments of the Middle and Late Devonian of the central part of the Volga-Urals petroleum province, namely (1) in depressions, both condensed and non-condensed, (2) on the slopes of depressions and (3) in shallow water environments represented by tectonic arches or localised biohermal uplifts. The regional zonation of conodonts, correlated with the global chronostratigraphic scheme, substantiates the stratigraphic completeness of the general Devonian sequence in this area. In particular, the sedimentation of organic-rich black shales, traditionally considered as source rocks, lasted more than 29 million years, starting from the Late Eifel and ending at the Devonian-Carboniferous boundary. There was only one hiatus in the deposition of both black shales and carbonate sediments, lasting about 2.5 million years at the end of the Frasnian. That interval is dominated by clastic sediments, which are considered to be the most productive reservoirs of the Volga-Ural province. In the time interval from the beginning of the Eifel to the end of the Frasnian (about 17 Ma), (a) clastic sediments show the highest accumulation rates; (b) the most complete sequences occur in depressions; and (c) arches and uplifts show the most significant gaps in the geological record. During Famennian, (a) clastic sedimentation has completely ceased; (b) differences between the slopes of troughs and shallow-water environments have diminished, resulting in stable accumulation of carbonate sediments in both settings; (c) the decrease in sequence thickness (up to 50 m) in depressions suggests reduced accumulation rates of deep-water organic-rich black shales. The results help to understand the complex spatial relationship between different coexisting sedimentation types and focus attention to the incompleteness of the geological record in different environments.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.1421.v1

Explaining the Behaviour of Reinforcement Learning Agents in a Multi-Agent Cooperative Environment Using Policy Graphs

Marc Domènech i Vila, Dmitry Gnatyshak, Adrian Tormos, Victor Gimenez-Abalos, Sergio Alvarez-Napagao

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Keywords: Explainable AI; Reinforcement Learning; Policy Graphs; Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning; Cooperative Environments

Online: 19 January 2024 (04:41:49 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.2118.v1

An Evaluation Study on the Analysis of People’s Domestic Routines based on Spatial, Temporal and Sequential Aspects

Aitor Arribas Velasco, John McGrory, Damon Berry

Subject: Engineering, Other Keywords: Behaviour analysis; domestic environments; activities of daily living; knowledge discovery in databases

Online: 31 August 2023 (09:30:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0038.v1

Conserving Cairo’s Historical Courtyards through Mixed Reality: A Geospatial Framework for Immersive Environments and Social Sustainability

Habiba Ayoub, Momen El-Husseiny, Islam Mashaly, Sherif Morad Abdelmohsen

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: virtual heritage; immersive environments; courtyard houses; mixed reality; social sustainability; Historic Cairo

Online: 3 July 2023 (09:56:35 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1941.v1

XDN Based Network Framework Design to Communicate Interaction in Virtual Concert with Metaverse Platform

Sangwon Oh, Kwangmoo Chung, Ibrahim Aliyu, Tai-Won Um, Minsoo Hahn, Jinsul Kim

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Networks And Communications Keywords: metaverse; multiuser ivrtual environments; experience delivery network; content delivery network; cloud edge

Online: 28 June 2023 (03:52:54 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0122.v1

Initial Field Testing Results from Building-Integrated Solar Energy Harvesting Windows Installation in Perth, Australia

Mikhail Vasiliev, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Kamal Alameh

Subject: Physical Sciences, Applied Physics Keywords: renewables; energy saving and generation; built environments; solar windows; advanced glazings; photovoltaics

Online: 11 August 2019 (02:40:57 CEST)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints201801.0153.v1

Lead Levels in the Bones of Small Rodents from Alpine and Subalpine Habitats in the Tian-Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan

Zuzana Ballová, Marián Janiga

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior And Systematics Keywords: lead pollution; alpine environments; Alticola argentatus; Microtus gregalis; atmospheric deposition; heavy metals

Online: 17 January 2018 (11:37:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0162.v1

Investigation of the Combined Influence of Temperature and Humidity on Fatigue Crack Growth Rate in Al6082 Alloy in a Coastal Environment

Ibrahim Alqahtani, Andrew Starr, Muhammad Khan

Subject: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Keywords: Al-Mg-Mn-Si alloy; Fracture toughness; Coastal environments; Polynomial model; Failure mechanism

Online: 4 October 2023 (07:48:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0567.v1

Differences in the Sulfate-Methane Transitional Zone in Coastal Pockmarks in Various Sedimentary Environments

Chao Cao, Feng Cai, Hongshuai Qi, Shaohua Zhao, Chengqiang Wu

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: pockmark; sulfate and methane transitional zone; various sedimentary environments; pore water and sediment

Online: 23 November 2020 (09:04:12 CET)

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Different types of pockmarks, including single pockmarks, circular pockmarks, elongated pockmarks, chain-type pockmarks and compound pockmarks, were identified in coastal areas around Fujian, China. The sediments associated with pockmarks were mainly silty clay to clay, with a small quantity of silt with fine sand. The sulfate content in the pore water in the sedimentary layers associated with pockmarks decreased with depth from the surface, whereas the free methane content increased with depth. The interaction between sulfate and methane is well known, but differences in the sulfate-methane transitional zone (SMTZ) were observed in different areas with different hydrologic characteristics. The sedimentary SMTZ of the offshore Zhe-min mud wedge was shallow, at 50–70 cm below the seafloor. The sedimentary SMTZ was moderately deep (90–115 cm) in the central bay area and deep (180–200 cm) in the sandy area offshore. This variability in SMTZ depth reflects different amounts of free methane gas in the underlying formations, with a shallower SMTZ indicating a higher free methane content. The free methane had δ13C values of -26.47‰ to -8.20‰ and a biogenic-hybrid genetic type. The flux of sedimentary gas from the pockmark surfaces, calculated according to Fick’s formula, was 2.89 to 18.85 l/m2·a. The shape, size and scale of the pockmarks are directly related to the substrate type and the gas production of the underlying strata and thus vary with the sedimentary environment and development stage. Therefore, different types of pockmarks, in various phases of development, are associated with different sedimentary and dynamical conditions. A single circular pockmark forms by strong methane flux. As the intensity of methane flux weakens, the pockmark becomes elongated in the direction of the water flow because of long-term erosion induced by regular hydrodynamic forces. Finally, under weak intensity of methane flux and the influence of complex hydrodynamic conditions, pockmarks merge to form large-scale, compound pockmarks.

Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1499.v1

A Note on the Solar Neutrino Problem

M. Apostol

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: solar neutrinos; neutrino oscillations; coupled dirac equations; interaction with matter; admixture angle; superfluid correlations

Online: 24 October 2023 (07:45:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202208.0114.v1

Unified Modeling that Explains Dark Matter Data, Dark Energy Effects, and Galaxy Formation Stages

Thomas J. Buckholtz

Subject: Physical Sciences, Space Science Keywords: Beyond the Standard Model; Dark matter; Galaxy formation; Neutrino masses; Evolution of the universe

Online: 5 August 2022 (03:25:10 CEST)

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Physics lacks a confirmed description of dark matter, has yet to develop an adequate understanding of dark energy, and includes unverified conjectures regarding new elementary particles. This essay features modeling that addresses those problems and explains otherwise unexplained data. Our modeling starts from five bases – multipole expansions for the electromagnetic and gravitational fields associated with an object, the list of known elementary particles, some aspects of mathematics for isotropic harmonic oscillators, concordance cosmology, and a conjecture that the universe includes six isomers of most elementary particles. The multipole expansions – which have use in conjunction with Newtonian kinematics modeling, special relativity, and general relativity – lead to a catalog of kinematics properties such as charge, magnetic moment, mass, and repulsive gravitational pressure. The multipole expansions also point to all known elementary particles, some properties of those particles, and properties of some would-be elementary bosons and elementary fermions. The harmonic-oscillator mathematics points to Gauge symmetries regarding some elementary bosons. The would-be elementary fermions lack charge and would measure as dark matter. The conjecture regarding six isomers of most elementary particles rounds out and dominates our specification for dark matter. Five of the isomers form the basis for most dark matter. Our modeling explains ranges of observed ratios of dark matter effects to ordinary matter effects – for the universe, galaxy clusters, two sets of galaxies observed at high redshifts, three sets of galaxies observed at modest redshifts, and one type of depletion of cosmic microwave background radiation. Our description of repulsive gravitational pressure points toward resolution for tensions – between data and modeling – regarding the recent rate of expansion of the universe, resolution for possible tensions regarding large-scale clumping, and resolution for possible tensions regarding interactions between neighboring galaxies. Our work regarding gravity, dark matter, and elementary particles suggests characterizations for eras that might precede the inflationary epoch, a mechanism that might have produced baryon asymmetry, mechanisms that govern the rate of expansion of the universe, and insight about galaxy formation and evolution.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1304.v1

Psychosocial Occupational Health—A Priority for Middle-Income Countries?

Johannes Siegrist

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: middle-income countries; economic globalisation; psychosocial work environments; occupational health; Asia Pacific; Latin America

Online: 20 October 2023 (03:55:30 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0424.v1

Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity of Green Land and Its Effect on the Thermal Comfort of Urban Human Settlements in the Central Coast of China, a Case in Rizhao Region

Tao Pan, Shanfeng He, Zhaoyu Liu, Liming Jiang, Qinglei Zhao, Rafiq Hamdi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing Keywords: Land use; greening; land-surface thermal properties; residential environments; central coast region of China

Online: 17 April 2023 (07:47:16 CEST)

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The central coast is one of the importantly livable regions in China, and green land plays a meaningful role in improving human settlements through regulating ecosystem services. However, the research on spatiotemporal heterogeneity of green land in different urbanized areas are still lacking in this region, which limits the timeliness of reporting on the land-surface thermal properties of residential environment from green land perspective. To address this issue, the synergistic methodology of “artificial numerical technology -- urban interior mixed pixel classification -- surface radiation energy balance model” was applied to investigate the green land change and its impact on human settlements in Rizhao region, which is known for its coastal ecology and greenery in China and obtained the United Nations habitat award. Main conclusions of this study are below: (1) Although total green land decreased by 474.05 km2, resulting in a decrease of 9.17% in its share of the entire study area from 2000-2022 during the urbanization process, but the greening levels improved within the built-up area, with the greening proportion of 25.34% in 2000 and 42.98 km2 in 2022. (2) Differences in green land at different urbanized regions were first observed, namely, urban greening rate was 37.78% in the old urban areas of 2022, while it was up to 46.43% in new urban areas. More attention was paid to the construction of urban green space during urban expansion, which will inevitably bring better visual and comfort experience to residents. (3) Thermal comfort indicators for urban residents were evaluated in latent heat flux (0-457.83 W/m2), sensible heat flux (0-645.09 W/m2), total available energy (254.07-659.42 W/m2) and others. (4) The lowered cooling temperature effect in the middle, high green land density region was 1.05 ℃ and 2.12 ℃ compared to the low-density region, and the average air temperature was 25.86 ℃. Also, spatial patterns of hot and cold uncomfortable areas were displayed in this study. Overall, this study provides the meaningfully practical reference for exploring the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of green land and its impact on residents' environments from the perspective of land-surface thermal properties in coastal areas of China and around the world.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0514.v1

In-Stream Tidal Energy Resources in Macrotidal Non-Cohesive Sediment Environments: Effect of Morphodynamic Changes at Two Bays in the Upper Gulf of California

Anahí Bermúdez-Romero, Vanesa Magar, Markus S. Gross, Victor M. Godínez, Manuel López-Mariscal, Julio Candela

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: In-Stream Tidal Energy Resources; Macro-Tidal Environments; Marine Renewable Energy; Gulf of California

Online: 19 November 2020 (14:18:31 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.2125.v4

Tachyonic Neutrinos: From the Cosmic Rays to Extragalactic Supernovae

Robert Ehrlich

Subject: Physical Sciences, Particle And Field Physics Keywords: cosmic rays; tachyons; tachyonic neutrinos; neutrino line; monochromatic neutrinos; SN 1987A; supernova; dark matter; Laniakea

Online: 8 August 2023 (07:14:47 CEST)

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The question of whether some neutrinos are tachyons remains unresolved although various evidence from cosmic ray and other data exists that the electron neutrino has an effective $m_\nu^2\approx -0.25 eV^2,$ which would require that one or more mass states is also tachyonic. In 2013 the $3+3$ model of the neutrino masses, which includes one tachyonic mass state, was proposed based on supernova SN 1987A neutrino data. Here we update evidence for tachyonic electron neutrinos and the $3+3$ model and discuss one test which could prove conclusive. The update of earlier evidence includes many new elements, including new data which makes the earlier cosmic ray evidence more robust, new results on cosmic ray composition, the ankle of the spectrum, leptonic cosmic ray data, and the statistical significance of finding the three large neutrino masses stipulated in the $3+3$ model. Barring a galactic supernova, which occur only around twice a century, a decisive test of the $3+3$ model could involve observing an extragalactic supernova neutrino burst, that is a cluster of neutrinos in a specific time window well beyond what chance would predict. Even though existing searches for such bursts have yielded only upper limits on the extragalactic supernova frequency within a certain distance, it is shown that the choice of a one-day window for possible neutrino clusters in time might be far more sensitive. A search using a one day time window could be done using existing data, and if a signal is found it would confirm the $3+3$ model. Of course, the absence of any day-long neutrino burst would not disprove the model, since it could mean only that the nearest supernova during the period when detectors were active was simply too far to be detected. Finally, apart from testing the 3 + 3 model, an alternative type of search is suggested using existing hadronic cosmic ray data (from the IceCube Collaboration) that might verify the tachyonic neutrino hypothesis.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1702.v1

Research on the Shock Environment Characteristics of Marine Diesel Engine Based on a Large Floating Impact Platform

Yu Zhang, Jun Li, Chun hui Zhang, Wei Chen, Zhi peng Du, Xiao bin Li

Subject: Engineering, Marine Engineering Keywords: large-scale floating shock platform (LFSP); shock environments; underwater explosion; marine diesel engines; shock spectra

Online: 26 October 2023 (11:40:15 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.0883.v1

Associations among Food Systems, Food Environments, Food Choices, Food Security and Nutrition Transition in Adults in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vhushavhelo Nedzingahe, Betrand Ayuk Tambe, Mthokozisi Kwazi Zuma, Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Food environments; Food systems; Food security; Dietary intake; Nutritional status; Nutrition transition; Household; South Africa

Online: 12 May 2023 (04:56:58 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0373.v1

Challenges and Solutions for Autonomous Ground Robot Scene Understanding and Navigation in Unstructured Outdoor Environments: A Review

Liyana Wijayathunga, Alexander Rassau, Douglas Chai

Subject: Engineering, Transportation Science And Technology Keywords: unstructured environments; mobile robots; robot navigation; perception; scene understanding; path planning; autonomous robots; ground robots

Online: 17 April 2023 (02:57:09 CEST)

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The capabilities of autonomous mobile robotic systems have been steadily improving due to recent advancements in computer science, engineering, and related disciplines such as cognitive science. In controlled environments, autonomous robots have been able to achieve relatively high levels of autonomy. In more unstructured environments, however, the realisation of autonomous mobile robots remains challenging due to limitations in the robots’ external environment understanding. Many autonomous mobile robots use classical, learning-based or hybrid approaches for navigation. The classical navigation approach typically includes robot perception, localisation, environmental mapping, path planning and motion control stages. More recent learning-based methods may replace the complete navigation pipeline or selected stages of the classical approach. For effective deployment, autonomous robots need to be able to understand their external environments at a sophisticated level according to their intended applications. Therefore, in addition to robot perception, scene analysis and higher-level scene understanding (e.g., traversable/non-traversable, and rough or smooth terrain) are required for autonomous robot navigation in unstructured outdoor environments. A wide number of alternative approaches have been proposed in recent years to attempt to address these scene understanding requirements. This paper provides a comprehensive review and critical analysis of these methods in the context of their applications to the problems of robot perception and scene understanding in unstructured environments, and the related problems of localisation, environment mapping and path planning. State-of-the-art sensor fusion methods and multimodal scene understanding approaches are also discussed and evaluated within this context. The paper concludes with an in-depth discussion regarding the current state of the autonomous ground robot navigation challenge in unstructured outdoor environments and the most promising future research directions to overcome these challenges.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202312.0867.v1

Strength Characteristics and Wastage Allowance of Pipe Pile Subjected to Marine Corrosion

Ruilin Xia, Yordan Garbatov, Changyong Liu, Mingyang Sun

Subject: Engineering, Marine Engineering Keywords: marine environments; corroded steel pipe pile; tensile test; tri-linear constitutive model; time-dependent corrosion degradation.

Online: 12 December 2023 (13:15:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202305.1413.v1

Smart Local Governments Facing Turbulence: Robust Governance and Institutional Capacities

Miquel Salvador, David Sancho

Subject: Social Sciences, Government Keywords: Smart Government Strategies; Crisis Environments; Governance Robustness; Institutional Capacities; Effective Local Governance; Evaluation; Indicators Analytical Model.

Online: 19 May 2023 (08:40:37 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints201902.0165.v1

Recent Developments in Solar Energy-Harvesting Technologies for Building Integration and Distributed Energy Generation

Mikhail Vasiliev, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Kamal Alameh

Subject: Physical Sciences, Applied Physics Keywords: renewables; energy saving and generation; built environments; transparent concentrators; luminescent concentrators; solar windows; advanced glazings; photovoltaics

Online: 18 February 2019 (16:52:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202401.0118.v3

Beta Decay with No Neutrinos and Parity Conservation

Bryan Sanctuary

Subject: Physical Sciences, Quantum Science And Technology Keywords: Neutrinos; beta decay; Dirac equation; Spin; Quantum Theory; helicity; ; Foundations of physics; no neutrinos; neutrino existence; parity conservation; parity violation; Wu parity experiment

Online: 31 January 2024 (07:17:50 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202209.0348.v1

A Power Sequence Model as a Bridge between Fundamental Natural Constants and Macroscopic Liquid Systems

Otto G. Piringer

Subject: Physical Sciences, Mathematical Physics Keywords: coupling constants; natural constants; neutrino mass; Higgs mass; Z boson mass; proton mass; nuclear binding; interaction function

Online: 23 September 2022 (02:04:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202008.0707.v1

Comparative Study of the Restorative Effects of Forest and Urban Videos during Covid-19 Lockdown: Intrinsic and Benchmark Value

Federica Zabini, Lorenzo Albanese, Francesco Riccardo Becheri, Gioele Gavazzi, Fiorenza Giganti, Fabio Giovanelli, Giorgio Gronchi, Andrea Guazzini, Marco Laurino, Qing Li, Tessa Marzi, Francesca Mastorci, Francesco Meneguzzo, Stefania Righi, Maria Pia Viggiano

Subject: Social Sciences, Cognitive Science Keywords: Anxiety; Audio-Visual stimulation; COVID-19; Environmental enrichment; Forest environments; Forest therapy; Lockdown; Mental health; Stress; Quarantine

Online: 31 August 2020 (05:20:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0079.v1

Emergency Service Provision using a Novel Hybrid SOM-Spiral STC Model for Group Decision Support Under Dynamic Uncertainty

Hai Van Pham, Philip Moore

Subject: Physical Sciences, Applied Physics Keywords: self organizing maps; fuzzy rules; emergency planning and management; group decision support; autonomous robot control; smart-environments

Online: 6 August 2019 (12:53:49 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202111.0491.v5

Models That Link and Suggest Data about Elementary Particles, Dark Matter, and the Cosmos

Thomas J. Buckholtz

Subject: Physical Sciences, Space Science Keywords: Beyond the Standard Model; Dark matter; Evolution of the universe; Cosmological tensions; Galaxy formation; Cosmic inflation; Neutrino masses

Online: 28 February 2022 (10:48:58 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1542.v1

The Potential of Poplars (Populus L.) for the Sustainable Environment of Cities

Jan Łukaszkiewicz, Andrzej Długoński, Beata Fortuna-Antoszkiewicz, Jitka Fialová

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Forestry Keywords: poplars; green infrastrucuture; urban green spaces; urbanized landscape; urban environments; climate changes; phytoremediation; value of trees; Populus xberolinensis

Online: 27 February 2024 (11:53:22 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202306.1160.v1

Drinking Water Systems as a Cocktail of Emerging Organic Contaminants: Occurrence, Public Health Risks, and Research Needs

Jerikias Marumure, Tinoziva T Simbanegavi, Zakio Makuvara, Rangarirayi Karidzagundi, Richwell Alufasi, Marvelous Goredema, Claudious Gufe, Nhamo Chaukura, Willis Gwenzi

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Water Science And Technology Keywords: Human exposure; high-risk environments; human health hazards; personal care products; pharmaceuticals; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; risk factors

Online: 16 June 2023 (03:16:14 CEST)

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Emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) of anthropogenic origins are ubiquitous in environmental compartments, including aquatic systems. Thus, EOCs have attracted considerable research and public attention due to their potential human and ecological health risks. However, compared to other aquatic environments such as wastewater systems, comprehensive reviews focussing on the occurrence and human health risks of EOCs in drinking water systems are still lacking. Therefore, to address this knowledge gap, the current review posits that drinking water systems harbour a cocktail of toxic EOCs, which pose public health risks via multiple exposure routes. In the present review, global evidence is examined to track EOCs along the source-pathway-receptor-impact-mitigation (SPRIM) continuum. Evidence shows that, various groups of EOCs, including pharmaceuticals and personal care products, solvents, plasticizers, endocrine disrupting compounds, gasoline additives, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), food colourants, artificial sweeteners, and musks and fragrances, have been detected in drinking water systems. The anthropogenic sources of EOCs detected in drinking water systems, including wastewater systems and industrial emissions, are summarized. Further, the behaviour and fate of EOCs in the drinking water systems, including removal processes are discussed. Once in drinking water systems, human exposure to EOCs may occur via ingestion of contaminated drinking water and cooked foods, and possibly dermal contact and inhalation. The high-risk environments, and risk factors and behaviours predisposing humans to EOC exposure are discussed. Evidence on the human health risks of the various EOCs and a critique of the data are presented. Notably, besides inferential data, quantitative epidemiological evidence directly relating the occurrence of EOCs in drinking water systems to specific adverse human health outcomes is still scarce. Lastly, future research directions, including the need for quantitative public health risk assessment, and the application of emerging detection tools are discussed.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0409.v2

Harnessing the Metaverse for Livestock Welfare: Unleashing Sensor Data and Navigating Ethical Frontiers

Suresh Neethirajan

Subject: Biology And Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science And Zoology Keywords: Animal welfare; Virtual environments; Metaverse; Augmented reality; Precision Livestock Farming; Ethical farming; Sustainability; Livestock; Environmental impact; Digital agriculture

Online: 26 May 2023 (08:22:52 CEST)

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The metaverse, a virtual world comprising a collective virtual shared space where users interact with one another through avatars and computer-generated objects, aims to closely mimic our real world by integrating elements of Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive reality, advanced connectivity, and Web3. As metaverse technologies gain momentum across multiple sectors, including animal farming, their potential for addressing complex challenges such as climate change and sustainability in precision food production systems becomes increasingly apparent. However, it is crucial to consider the ethical implications and the role of sensor data and livestock behavior analysis in developing metaverse technologies for modern animal farming, given the sensitive and controversial nature of animal welfare. Failure to address these ethical considerations and harness the power of sensor data and behavior analysis could lead to a lack of credibility and insensitivity towards adopting metaverse technologies in the animal farming sector. It is essential to ensure that the development of metaverse technologies does not prioritize technology over animal welfare, ethics, socio-economic implications, and the potential for data-driven insights. Addressing diversity and equity in the context of animal farming and the metaverse is crucial to avoid perpetuating existing inequalities during the implementation of metaverse technologies. This groundbreaking paper ventures into unexplored territory, shedding light on the untapped potential of the metaverse for modern animal farming. While research on this topic is still in its infancy, we embark on a journey of visionary speculation, presenting a compelling technology forecast that envisions the extraordinary possibilities awaiting us in the future. By delving into the metaverse's transformative capabilities, we provide a glimpse into a world where animal farming transcends its traditional limitations and embraces a new era of efficiency, sustainability, and ethical practices.

Preprint TECHNICAL NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints201908.0295.v2

Detecting IoT Devices and How They Put Large Heterogeneous Networks at Security Risk

Sharad Agarwal, Pascal Oser, Stefan Lüders

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Security Systems Keywords: Internet of Things; security; vulnerabilities and protective measures; control network security; operation in multi-user environments; risk assessment

Online: 15 September 2019 (02:55:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints201704.0128.v3

A Platform with Multiple Head-Mounted Displays for Advanced Training in Modern Driving Schools

Kareem Abdelgawad, Jürgen Gausemeier, Jörg Stöcklein, Michael Grafe, Jan Berssenbrügge, Roman Dumitrescu

Subject: Engineering, Automotive Engineering Keywords: driver assistance systems; autonomous and cooperative driving; driving schools; driving simulators; multiple head-mounted displays; shared virtual environments

Online: 16 October 2017 (13:27:33 CEST)

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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202107.0469.v1

Application of Integrated Geophysical Methods for Site Suitability of Research Infrastructures (RIs) in China

Yanjun Shang, Changgen Yang, Weijun Jin, Yanwei Cheng, Hasan Muhammad, Yue Wang, Kun Li, Daming Lin, Min Zhou

Subject: Environmental And Earth Sciences, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology Keywords: Research Infrastructures (RIs); Engineering Geological conditions; Integrated geophysical methods; Daya Bay Neutrino Laboratory (DBNL); China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS)

Online: 21 July 2021 (08:17:01 CEST)

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Research Infrastructures (RIs) are essential to achieve excellence in innovative scientific research. However, because of limited land availability and specific geological requirements, evaluating the viability of a site for a new RI can be a challenging task. Stringent safety construction requirements include developing site-specific architectural and geoengineering solutions, minimizing construction disturbances, and reinforcing rock and soil in a timely fashion. For successful development of the RIs in China, such as the Daya Bay Neutrino Laboratory (DBNL), and the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS), an integrated approach of joint geophysical methods including the electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), controlled-source audio-frequency magneto telluric (CSAMT)), gravity and seismic refraction methods, and geological mapping and surveys were carried out. Geophysical parameters, such as electrical resistivity, density, and seismic velocity show inverse proportion to the degree of rock fracturing or weathering. The results show that the low values of geophysical parameters suggest the weathered/fractured rock, while high values reveal the fresh bedrock. The Engineering Geological Suitability Index (EGSI) value can represent the individual EGSI values at a constant and summed over varying depths. EGSI methodology is an improvement on the existing siting process, and has been applied this to CSNS. Our integrated approach provides clearer insight of the subsurface for site suitability of RIs in challenging engineering geological conditions, and removes any ambiguity caused by a single geophysical parameter. The obtained geological knowledge of the area not only provides engineers with much-needed information about the construction conditions of a potential site, but also gives scientists the opportunity to explore the local geology. In this study, we demonstrate our innovative approach for siting RIs, as demonstrated by the synthetic evaluation of the site location and utilization for two established RIs (DBNL and CSNS).

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202003.0258.v1

Children's Health in the Digital Age

Birgitta Dresp-Langley

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: digital environments; over exposure; children; vitamin D; melatonin; myopia; sleep loss; depression; obesity internet addiction; serotonin; dopamine; oxidative stress

Online: 16 March 2020 (04:22:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1115.v1

Synergy in Action: Integrating Environmental Monitoring, Energy Efficiency, and IoT for Safer Shared Buildings

Alessandro Franco, Emanuele Crisostomi, Stefano Dalmiani, Roberta Poletti

Subject: Engineering, Architecture, Building And Construction Keywords: Environmental Monitoring; CO2 concentration; Energy Efficiency; Technological Integration; Digital Technologies; Occupant Health; IoT Environments; Sensor Technologies; Machine Learning; Building Management

Online: 21 March 2024 (04:39:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202304.0689.v1

Art and the City’s Fiction in Japanese-American internment camps. Sequels for sustainability.

Inmaculada Rodriguez-Cunill, Jose Maria Cabeza-Lainez, Maria del Mar Lopez-Cabrales

Subject: Arts And Humanities, Other Keywords: Japanese-American Internment Camps; Gaman bunka or culture of resignation; Art and violence; sustainability in hostile environments; redress to victims

Online: 21 April 2023 (08:32:43 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.1030.v1

Effectiveness of AI-Based Resource Optimization in Cloud Environments: An Empirical Study Focused on Comparative Analysis between MSA and Rehost Systems

Do Jin Yoo, Cheong Jeong Seo

Subject: Computer Science And Mathematics, Computer Science Keywords: Cloud Resourece Optimization; AI-Based Automation in Cloud Computing; Performance Management in Cloud Environments; Cost Efficiency in Cloud Services; Turbonomic ARM

Online: 18 March 2024 (11:37:55 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202311.0486.v1

Laser Metal Deposition of WC-NiCrBSi Powders on Gas Carburization Steels Used in Mining Industry

M Kalyan Phani, Varun Kumar Kurapati

Subject: Engineering, Metallurgy And Metallurgical Engineering Keywords: Surface engineering; Mining tools; harsh environments; microstructure; laser metal deposition; gas carburizing; metallurgical bond; heat-affected zone; metallurgical defects; durability; performance optimization

Online: 7 November 2023 (15:48:52 CET)

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