Integration Of Maps Research Articles

A multiscale landscape approach for prioritizing river and stream protection and restoration actions.

River and stream conservation programs have historically focused on a single spatial scale, for example, a watershed or stream site. Recently, the use of landscape information (e.g., land use and land cover) at multiple spatial scales and over large spatial extents has highlighted the importance of incorporating a landscape perspective into stream protection and restoration activities. Previously, we developed a novel framework that links information about watershed-, catchment-, and reach-scale integrity with stream biological condition using scatterplots and a landscape integrity map. Here we examined an application of this approach for streams in urban and other settings in King County, Washington State, United States, where we related stream macroinvertebrate condition to two indices of landscape integrity, the US Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) nationally available Index of Watershed Integrity (IWI) and Index of Catchment Integrity (ICI). We generated a scatterplot of IWI versus ICI for sample sites, where points represented site macroinvertebrate condition from poor to good. The same data were also visualized as a landscape integrity map that displayed catchments of King County according to the level of watershed and catchment integrity (high or low IWI/ICI). Almost three-quarters of poor-condition sites were associated with high-integrity watersheds and catchments (i.e., underperforming sites), which suggested that either one or both national indicators were insufficient for this area, and that sites underperformed because of local-scale factors. In response, we used a catchment-scale indicator related to forest condition (PctForestCat) after examining several GIS-based dispersal indicators from the National Hydrography Dataset and other candidates from the USEPA's StreamCat dataset. We then compared the results of the scatterplots and maps based on the current and original analyses and found that many of the sites previously classified as underperforming now performed as expected, that is, they were poor-condition sites in poor-condition catchments. This analysis demonstrates how results based on a national dataset can be improved by developing an alternative that represents regionally important stressors. The methods used to develop an effective landscape indicator based on StreamCat datasets, and the utility of the multiscale approach, could provide important tools for prioritizing, optimizing, and communicating stream conservation actions.

Методология геоинформационного мелкомасштабного картографирования геосистем для управления экологическими рисками

Within the framework of the thematic section “Ecological state of the natural environment, natural environmental risks” of the electronic geographical Atlas of North and Northeast Asia, a methodology for small-scale mapping of geosystems has been developed as a procedure for preparing scientific information about a natural geographical object to ensure environmental risk management. The scientific basis of the research is the theory of spatial and temporal organization and the methodology of constructive integration mapping of geosystems. Natural ecological risk is understood as the probability of negative changes in the structure and functioning of geosystems in the case of natural or anthropogenic phenomena and processes in the habitat. The methods of creation, structure, and content of the unified information and cartographic system of the Mongolian-Siberian region of geosystem content of scale 1:5 000 000 have been developed. For these purposes, geographically and conceptually inconsistent maps of the geosystems of the regions of Siberia and Mongolia were analyzed. The patterns of spatial and temporal organization, regional features of functional differentiation of natural systems are revealed. Based on the results of the study, scientific generalizations were made concerning the description of geosystems of regional rank, their typification, classification, and zoning. The prognostic potential of small-scale maps of geosystems in relation to geographical studies of natural environmental risks based on the procedure for analyzing geosystems by typological functional, structural, and dynamic features is revealed. The characteristics of natural factors of the intensity of functioning, ecological functions of geosystems served as indicators in the environmental regulation of the use of natural systems, allowed to correctly substantiate environmental recommendations to minimize undesirable consequences. A specialized classification is demonstrated—a legend and a zoning map of the territory of the Mongolian-Siberian region, reflecting the sequence of multi-stage cartographic studies of natural environmental risk and the structuring of physical and geographical information. The created maps make up the basic set in the structure of spatial data of the electronic Atlas, new maps of geosystems can be created on their basis.

The nexus of public administration, public policy, and nonprofit studies: An empirical mapping of research topics and knowledge integration

AbstractThe interdisciplinary fields of public administration (PA), public policy studies (PP), and nonprofit studies (nonprofit) all contribute to our understanding of public affairs, but the nature and extent of their knowledge integration are empirically unclear. The current study adapts Rafols and Meyer's framework for understanding interdisciplinary research integration and applies bibliometric and qualitative methods to analyze citation trends among PA, PP, and nonprofit journal articles published between 2009 and 2020. Our findings reveal that articles in PA and PP journals cite nonprofit journals at a low (but consistent) rate, while those in nonprofit journals cite their PA and PP counterparts more frequently. Using qualitative coding, we developed a taxonomy of 15 broad research categories at the nexus of the fields: three of these (collaboration, networks, and partnerships; public service provision; and financial management) were shown to integrate knowledge from PA/PP and nonprofits, while several others indicated the potential to do so.

Generalized integral type mappings on orthogonal metric spaces

This study is devoted to investigate the problem whether the existence and uniqueness of integral type contraction mappings on orthogonal metric spaces. At the end, we give an example to illustrative our main result.

A multi-omics integrative network map of maize.

Networks are powerful tools to uncover functional roles of genes in phenotypic variation at a system-wide scale. Here, we constructed a maize network map that contains the genomic, transcriptomic, translatomic and proteomic networks across maize development. This map comprises over 2.8 million edges in more than 1,400 functional subnetworks, demonstrating an extensive network divergence of duplicated genes. We applied this map to identify factors regulating flowering time and identified 2,651 genes enriched in eight subnetworks. We validated the functions of 20 genes, including 18 with previously unknown connections to flowering time in maize. Furthermore, we uncovered a flowering pathway involving histone modification. The multi-omics integrative network map illustrates the principles of how molecular networks connect different types of genes and potential pathways to map a genome-wide functional landscape in maize, which should be applicable in a wide range of species.

Deformations of cluster mutations and invariant presymplectic forms

We consider deformations of sequences of cluster mutations in finite type cluster algebras, which destroy the Laurent property but preserve the presymplectic structure defined by the exchange matrix. The simplest example is the Lyness 5-cycle, arising from the cluster algebra of type A_2: this deforms to the Lyness family of integrable symplectic maps in the plane. For types A_3 and A_4, we find suitable conditions such that the deformation produces a two-parameter family of Liouville integrable maps (in dimensions two and four, respectively). We also perform Laurentification for these maps, by lifting them to a higher-dimensional space of tau functions with a cluster algebra structure, where the Laurent property is restored. More general types of deformed mutations associated with affine Dynkin quivers are shown to correspond to four-dimensional symplectic maps arising as reductions in the discrete sine-Gordon equation.

Floods and Emergency Management: Elaboration of Integral Flood Maps Based on Emergency Calls (112)—Episode of September 2019 (Vega Baja del Segura, Alicante, Spain)

Emergency mapping makes it possible to manage an emergency situation and even to analyze the catastrophic event, a posteriori, in order to improve action protocols for Civil Protection. The emergency maps are produced from the analysis of calls to the Emergency Coordination Centre (911 or 112). Thus, the concept of integral risk mapping arises, in which risk mapping and aspects that allow for more realistic analysis and mapping through the analysis of emergency calls in the event of a natural event converge. In this case, the analysis is focused on the floods that occurred from 12 to 15 September 2019 in the Vega Baja del Segura district (Alicante, Spain). The results obtained show that this is the flooding episode with the highest number of emergency calls in Valencian region and Vega Baja del Segura district (2010–2022). Likewise, the spatial-temporal analysis of the geolocation of the calls and their reasons, have allowed us to draw up a much more detailed map of flooding or affected areas in 2019 than the official maps. In conclusion, the analysis of emergency calls makes it possible to identify problems and vulnerable areas where proposals can be made to reduce the impact of floods and increase the resilience of a territory. At the same time, it is presented as a novel field of research for the analysis of natural and anthropic risks.

SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS UNTUK PEMETAAN KONDISI JALAN DI TALANG KELAPA KABUPATEN BANYUASIN

Banyuasin Regency is one of the regencies located in South Sumatra Province has a fairly extensive roadnetwork and is a cross-city link. The problem faced is that many roads are damaged, and inadequatereporting systems result in slow repairs. Therefore, a better road condition reporting system is needed, sothat the priority of handling road conditions is right on target. integrated mapping of the city's roadnetwork by utilizing the Geographic Information System as a solution to solving these problems. Thisresearch was conducted by collecting road network data and road condition surveys using the SurfaceDistress Index (SDI) method on road sections in Talang Kelapa along 142.7 km, after completing roadcondition data then created a database of all road condition information with the GIS application. Basedon the analysis obtained SDI value parameters from a total of 142.7 km of road sections in TalangKelapa, Banyuasin Regency, there are 46.8 km (32.8%) of road conditions in the "Good" category, roadsections of 31.4 km (32%) road conditions in the "Moderate" category, road sections of 35.7 Km(25.02%) in "Lightly Damaged" condition and 28.8 Km of road sections (20.18%) of "SeverelyDamaged" road conditions.

Integrative single-cell mapping of combinatorial target antigens for logical CAR switches

Integrative single-cell mapping of combinatorial target antigens for logical CAR switches

Respiratory strategy at birth initiates distinct lung injury phenotypes in the preterm lamb lung

BackgroundA lack of clear trial evidence often hampers clinical decision-making during support of the preterm lung at birth. Protein biomarkers have been used to define acute lung injury phenotypes and improve patient selection for specific interventions in adult respiratory distress syndrome. The objective of the study was to use proteomics to provide a deeper biological understanding of acute lung injury phenotypes resulting from different aeration strategies at birth in the preterm lung.MethodsChanges in protein abundance against an unventilated group (n = 7) were identified via mass spectrometry in a biobank of gravity dependent and non-dependent lung tissue from preterm lambs managed with either a Sustained Inflation (SI, n = 20), Dynamic PEEP (DynPEEP, n = 19) or static PEEP (StatPEEP, n = 11). Ventilation strategy-specific pathways and functions were identified (PANTHER and WebGestalt Tool) and phenotypes defined using integrated analysis of proteome, physiological and clinical datasets (MixOmics package).Results2372 proteins were identified. More altered proteins were identified in the non-dependent lung, and in SI group than StatPEEP and DynPEEP. Different inflammation, immune system, apoptosis and cytokine pathway enrichment were identified for each strategy and lung region. Specific integration maps of clinical and physiological outcomes to specific proteins could be generated for each strategy.ConclusionsProteomics mapped the molecular events initiating acute lung injury and identified detailed strategy-specific phenotypes. This study demonstrates the potential to characterise preterm lung injury by the direct aetiology and response to lung injury; the first step towards true precision medicine in neonatology.

Theoretical and applied aspects of assessing the efficiency of professional pedagogical associations in Russia

Introduction. The article presents a comprehensive study on the problem of evaluating the effectiveness of professional pedagogical associations. A structural model for evaluating the effectiveness of professional pedagogical associations at the theoretical, methodological and methodological levels is presented and substantiated. The key indicators of evaluation are identified and an integral map for evaluating the effectiveness of the activities of professional pedagogical associations is described as a technological component of the model and tools for conducting internal self-examination and external expertise in the context of delegating new socially significantfunctions to them. Materials and Methods. The materials were compiled by domestic and foreign studies that reflected the experience of professional pedagogical associations and the results of monitoring studies with the participation of respondents from various professional groups involved in the field of education. In the course of the study, methods of system-structural analysis and generalizations, monitoring, design and modeling were used. Results. The ideas about the activities of psychological and pedagogical associations in the context of the challenges of modern education have been expanded. A structural-functional model for evaluating the effectiveness of professional pedagogical associations at the theoretical, methodological and methodological levels has been designed and substantiated. Discussion and Conclusion. The practical significance of the developed structural-functional model for evaluating the effectiveness of the activities of professional pedagogical associations is substantiated. It is clarified that the prospects for research are associated with the introduction of the developed model into a practical circuit.

Glacial microsedimentology—a new lens to investigate glacial sediments—a review

Glacial sediment research using thin sections began post-1945. Microsedimentology examines sediments at the microscopic level deriving insights into the processes of glacial erosion, transport, and deposition. Two issues exist (1) the difficulty by some in recognizing microstructures in thin section and (2) the absence of quantitative data making data reproduction difficult. The latter is hard to resolve but more image capture and software methodologies are now becoming available at reasonable costs. Thin sections are two-dimensional sections of three-dimensional objects, and this must be considered when measurements, fabrics and other data are assessed. Research into the microaspects of glacial sediments followed a typical scientific trajectory: thin sections description with little uniformity or common “language” for observed microstructures: standardization allowed comparison between different sediments; with standardization, came an open-ended classification; and with cross-comparison with multiple thin sections—a quantitative means of study needs developed. It has become apparent that the basic principles of structural geology had to be applied. Thus, micromorphology has subsumed into a microsedimentological study of glacial sediments where stress parameters, structural fabrics and the mapping of deformation structures and contextual integration allows an understanding of how these sediments have been formed. Examples of the development stages of glacial micromorphology/sedimentology are presented here as well as discussion of future avenues of study. In addition, multiple thin sections are used to illustrate the many aspects of glacial micromorphology and the parameters necessary to understand glacial sedimentology and the processes of glacial sedimentation.

ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF NATIONAL ECONOMIC SECTORS OF THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONS OF KAZAKHSTAN WITH THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

This article is devoted to the study of the processes of economic integration of the northern border regions of Kazakhstan and the national economic sectors of the Russian Federation adjacent to them. This direction is particularly relevant at the present stage of socio-economic and political development of our country, since the current geopolitical and geo-economic situation in the post-Soviet space requires an assessment of the effectiveness and rethinking of the processes of economic integration of the border regions in order to choose the most optimal path for further development. In this regard, the article attempts to analyze the economic and geographical processes of economic integration between the subjects of economic sectors of Kostanay, Pavlodar and North Kazakhstan regions adjacent to Russia. During it, on the basis of various economic and geographical indicators, a cumulative-point assessment of the degree of economic integration was carried out. The system of indicators of integration includes macroeconomic and economic-geographical parameters calculated on the basis of statistical data. Taking into account the fact that the indicators used are not always comparable and the image of integration for each parameter may be different, scores corresponding to the calculated indicators were assigned to assess the effectiveness of the level of economic integration. The main result of this work is the division of the northern border regions of Kazakhstan into ranks according to the degree of economic integration and the compilation of a summary-point assessment map of economic integration with the use of GIS technologies.

QTL Analysis and CAPS Marker Development Linked with Russet in Pear (Pyrus spp.).

The fruit skin types of pear (Pyrus spp.) are divided into russet, smooth, and intermediate. One of the important traits in pear breeding programs is russet on pear fruit skin because it affects the commercial value. In the present study, a high-density genetic linkage map of ‘Whangkeumbae’ (smooth) × ‘Minibae’ (russet) was constructed. In addition, quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis was performed to identify russet related QTL and develop a cleaved amplified polymorphism sequence (CAPS) marker. Together with SNPs derived from Axiom Pear 70K Genotyping Array and genotyping-by-sequencing derived SNPs and SSRs generated in previous study, an integrated genetic linkage map of ‘Whangkeumbae’ × ‘Minibae’ was constructed. A total of 1263 markers were anchored in 17 linkage groups (LGs) with a total genetic distance of 1894.02 cM and an average marker density of 1.48 cM. The chromosome coverage of ‘Whangkeumbae’ × ‘Minibae’ map was improved because the SNPs derived from Axiom Pear 70K Genotyping Array were anchored. QTL analysis was performed using previous russet phenotype data evaluated with russet coverage and Hunter a. As a result of QTL analysis, russet coverage- and Hunter a-related QTLs were identified in LG8 of the ‘Whangkeumbae’ × ‘Minibae’ map, and SNPs located in the QTL region were heterozygous in the ‘Minibae’. Although the russet coverage- and Hunter a-related QTLs were commonly detected in LG8, the logarithm of odds values of SNPs in the QTL region were higher in QTL related to russet coverage than to Hunter a. The CAPS marker (CBp08ca01) was developed using an array SNP located in the russet coverage related QTL, and the genotype of CBp08ca01 showed a 1:1 ratio in ‘Whangkeumbae’ × ‘Minibae’ (χ2 = 0.65, p > 0.05). ‘Whangkeumbae’ and ‘Minibae’ were thought to have rr and Rr genotypes, respectively, and the genetic factors controlling the russet formation might be located in chromosome 8. The CBp08ca01 was able to select F1 individuals with less than 30% russet coverage. Thus, it will be a useful tool for marker-assisted selection in pears.

Revealing the Intellectual Structure and Evolution of Digital Addiction Research: An Integrated Bibliometric and Science Mapping Approach.

The current study uses "digital addiction" as an umbrella term to refer to addiction to the Internet, social media, smartphones, digital devices, video games, or similar digital technologies. The study aims to investigate the scientific landscape of the digital addiction research field through combining bibliometric and science mapping analysis and to facilitate insight into the development and evolution of this knowledge base. Data for the analysis were extracted from the Scopus database, which covers a wide range of journal articles, with 429 articles addressing digital addiction included in the analysis. The science mapping analysis was performed over three consecutive time periods using SciMAT software to observe the thematic evolution. The results indicated that addictive behavior was the most significant theme across the three time periods. Cross-sectional studies addressing the risk factors or outcomes of addiction among adults and different sexes were prevalent during the first period (1997-2012), while interest moved to the addictive behavior of adolescents and students during the second period (2013-2017). Research during the third period (2018-2022) was driven by smartphone and social media addiction, and resilience as a preventive factor garnered more research interest than previously studied risk factors, which may indicate a perspective change by researchers. Implications are suggested for future investigations of digital addiction.

A physically motivated “charge-exchange method” for measuring electron temperatures within H ii regions

Aims. Temperature uncertainties plague our understanding of abundance variations within the interstellar medium. Using the PHANGS-MUSE large program, we develop and apply a new technique to model the strong emission lines arising from H ii regions in 19 nearby spiral galaxies at ~50 pc resolution and infer electron temperatures for the nebulae. Methods. Due to the charge-exchange coupling of the ionization fraction of the atomic oxygen to that of hydrogen, the emissivity of the observed [O i]λ6300/Hα line ratio can be modeled as a function of the gas phase oxygen abundance (O/H), ionization fraction (fion), and electron temperature (Te). We measure O/H using a strong-line metallicity calibration and identify a correlation between fion and [S iii]λ9069/[S ii]λ6716,6730, tracing ionization parameter variations. Results. We solve for Te and test the method by reproducing direct measurements of Te([N ii]λ5755) based on auroral line detections to within ~600 K. We apply this“charge-exchange method” of calculating Te to 4129 H ii regions across 19 PHANGS-MUSE galaxies. We uncover radial temperature gradients, increased homogeneity on small scales, and azimuthal temperature variations in the disks that correspond to established abundance patterns. This new technique for measuring electron temperatures leverages the growing availability of optical integral field unit spectroscopic maps across galaxy samples, increasing the statistics available compared to direct auroral line detections.

INTEGRATIVE SEMANTIC MAP AS AN ILLUSTRATIVE AND SCHEMATIC BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROFESSIONALLY SIGNIFICANT ENGLISH-LANGUAGE THESAURUS OF THE THEMATIC FIELD “LAW”

The authors of the article consider integrative semantic mapping as an illustrative and schematic basis for the law students’ development of a professionally oriented English-language thesaurus of the topical field “Law”. The aim of the research is to study further development of professional and communicative English-language competence which allows ensuring the implementation of pragmatic and professional communicative tasks in simulated situations of entering into legal relationship by the students.
 Methodology. The methodological framework for the research is the cognitive and generalizing methods, such as the theoretical analysis of research works in linguodidactics, pedagogy, cognitive linguistics, and the prognostic methods. The research material was an educational and methodological complex on the discipline “Legal English”, used as part of the Bachelor’s degree program 40.03.01 “Jurisprudence”.
 Results. The paper analyzes an algorithm for the development of abilities and skills of linguo-cognitive processing of professionally significative highly legal English texts of a static nature (for intermediate and upper-intermediate students), and English-language videos of a dynamic nature of the genre “courtroom drama” (for advanced and proficient students) using integrative semantic maps. Analyzing their application features allows us to emphasize their main function, which consists in optimizing the development of information about the law enforcement and legal proceedings in English-speaking countries, necessary for the effective intercultural communication of future practitioners in various branches of law.
 Conclusion. Forming and developing the English-language thesaurus of a professional lawyer is one of important areas of modern linguodidactics. It has been proved that the optimization of this process has become possible thanks to the use of new learning technologies, in particular, integrative semantic mapping as a tool for verbalization of acquired knowledge, which allows consciously applying cognitively mastered information, competently verbalizing it in intercultural professional communication, preventing and eliminating possible communication failures.

Quantum cluster characters of Hall algebras revisited

Let Q be a finite acyclic valued quiver. We define a bialgebra structure and an integration map on the Hall algebra associated to the morphism category of projective representations of Q. As an application, we recover the surjective homomorphism defined in [12], which realizes the principal coefficient quantum cluster algebra \(\mathcal {A}\,_q(Q)\) as a sub-quotient of the Hall algebra of morphisms. Moreover, we also recover the quantum Caldero–Chapoton formula, as well as some multiplication formulas between quantum Caldero–Chapoton characters.

Integrative QTL mapping and selection signatures in Groningen White Headed cattle inferred from whole-genome sequences.

Here, we aimed to identify and characterize genomic regions that differ between Groningen White Headed (GWH) breed and other cattle, and in particular to identify candidate genes associated with coat color and/or eye-protective phenotypes. Firstly, whole genome sequences of 170 animals from eight breeds were used to evaluate the genetic structure of the GWH in relation to other cattle breeds by carrying out principal components and model-based clustering analyses. Secondly, the candidate genomic regions were identified by integrating the findings from: a) a genome-wide association study using GWH, other white headed breeds (Hereford and Simmental), and breeds with a non-white headed phenotype (Dutch Friesian, Deep Red, Meuse-Rhine-Yssel, Dutch Belted, and Holstein Friesian); b) scans for specific signatures of selection in GWH cattle by comparison with four other Dutch traditional breeds (Dutch Friesian, Deep Red, Meuse-Rhine-Yssel and Dutch Belted) and the commercial Holstein Friesian; and c) detection of candidate genes identified via these approaches. The alignment of the filtered reads to the reference genome (ARS-UCD1.2) resulted in a mean depth of coverage of 8.7X. After variant calling, the lowest number of breed-specific variants was detected in Holstein Friesian (148,213), and the largest in Deep Red (558,909). By integrating the results, we identified five genomic regions under selection on BTA4 (70.2–71.3 Mb), BTA5 (10.0–19.7 Mb), BTA20 (10.0–19.9 and 20.0–22.7 Mb), and BTA25 (0.5–9.2 Mb). These regions contain positional and functional candidate genes associated with retinal degeneration (e.g., CWC27 and CLUAP1), ultraviolet protection (e.g., ERCC8), and pigmentation (e.g. PDE4D) which are probably associated with the GWH specific pigmentation and/or eye-protective phenotypes, e.g. Ambilateral Circumocular Pigmentation (ACOP). Our results will assist in characterizing the molecular basis of GWH phenotypes and the biological implications of its adaptation.

A high-density integrated map for grapevine based on three mapping populations genotyped by the Vitis18K SNP chip.

We present a high-density integrated map for grapevine, allowing refinement and improved understanding of the grapevine genome, while demonstrating the applicability of the Vitis18K SNP chip for linkage mapping. The improvement of grapevine through biotechnology requires identification of the molecular bases of target traits by studying marker-trait associations. The Vitis18K SNP chip provides a useful genotyping tool for genome-wide marker analysis. Most linkage maps are based on single mapping populations, but an integrated map can increase marker density and show order conservation. Here we present an integrated map based on three mapping populations. The parents consist of the well-known wine cultivars 'Cabernet Sauvignon', 'Corvina' and 'Rhine Riesling', the lesser-known wine variety 'Deckrot', and a table grape selection, G1-7720. Three high-density population maps with an average inter-locus gap ranging from 0.74 to 0.99cM were developed. These maps show high correlations (0.9965-0.9971) with the reference assembly, containing only 93 markers with large order discrepancies compared to expected physical positions, of which a third isconsistent across multiple populations. Moreover, the genetic data aid the further refinement of the grapevine genome assembly, by anchoring 104 yet unanchored scaffolds. From these population maps, an integrated map was constructed which includes 6697 molecular markers and reduces the inter-locus gap distance to 0.60cM, resulting in the densest integrated map for grapevine thus far. A small number of discrepancies, mainly of short distance, involve 88 markers that remain conflictual across maps. The integrated map shows similar collinearity to the reference assembly (0.9974) as the single maps. This high-density map increases our understanding of the grapevine genome and provides a useful tool for its further characterization and the dissection of complex traits.