{"results":[{"id":"arxiv_2603.01172","title":"Midterm Status Report of the ILC Technology Network Activities","authors":[{"name":"ILC Technology Network"}],"abstract":"The ILC Technology Network (ITN) was established in 2022 by the ILC International Development Team, a subcommittee of the International Committee for Future Accelerators, to advance engineering studies toward the realisation of the International Linear Collider (ILC). While the ITN work packages focus on engineering activities for the ILC, their topics are also relevant to a broad range of accelerator applications in particle physics and beyond. These work packages are being carried out now by laboratories in Asia and Europe in close collaboration. This report summarises the current status of the ITN activities.","source":"arXiv","year":2026,"language":"en","subjects":["physics.acc-ph","hep-ex","hep-ph"],"url":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.01172","pdf_url":"https://arxiv.org/pdf/2603.01172","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"2026-03-01T16:22:42Z","score":70},{"id":"doaj_10.1007/s43832-025-00215-z","title":"A short review on water management and reuse in textile industry – a sustainable approach","authors":[{"name":"Nitin Thombre"},{"name":"Pritesh Patil"},{"name":"Ankita Yadav"},{"name":"Anand Patwardhan"}],"abstract":"Abstract The textile industry is one of the important and largest industry that consumes major chunk of the water in the world. This industry produces a large amount of wastewater during the processes such as sizing, de-sizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerizing, dyeing, printing, and finishing. The used water produced after such processes affects the environment heavily due to its composition such as mineral salts and oils present in suspended state, metals and metal complexes, dyes, various chemicals, some readily-biodegradable products and some constituents that are hard to biodegrade. The treatment of such hazardous effluent to reuse the water in certain water demanding processes is essential. Considering the worldwide application of the textiles, the appropriate management of water resources in the sector includes the treatment of effluent by efficient technology and the reuse of the water. This article displays an overview of waste management during textile industrial processes. It aims at giving oversight on waste minimization and reuse along with wastewater treatment methods. It also involves the cross-utilization of effluent between processes for achieving water efficiency. This review covers advanced waterless textile dyeing processes, zero liquid discharge techniques, advanced oxidation processes, biological treatment methods, which can be a sustainable and greener approach to reducing the waste generation.","source":"DOAJ","year":2025,"language":"","subjects":["Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes","Environmental sciences"],"doi":"10.1007/s43832-025-00215-z","url":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s43832-025-00215-z","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"doaj_10.1016/j.enceco.2025.08.019","title":"Metabolic perturbations underlying the associations of endocrine-disrupting chemical mixtures with muscle mass and strength in adults: A repeated-measures study","authors":[{"name":"Kun Huang"},{"name":"Shuoshuo Hu"},{"name":"Yilin Zhou"},{"name":"Qingqing Cao"},{"name":"Rongchuan Huang"},{"name":"Biao Zhang"},{"name":"Liangle Yang"},{"name":"Wenqian Huo"},{"name":"Zhenxing Mao"},{"name":"Xiaomin Zhang"}],"abstract":"Introduction: Adult exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may reduce muscle mass and strength; however, few studies considered EDC mixtures and their potential mechanisms. Objectives: We aimed to explore associations of EDC mixtures with adult muscle mass and strength, the modifying effects of diet and exercise, as well as the potential metabolic perturbations through plasma metabolome. Methods: We included 127 adults from a panel study that repeated measures across 3 seasons. We measured 110 EDCs spanning 12 groups in plasma and urine, along with the plasma metabolome. Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR), Bayesian weighted quantile sum regression, and quantile-based g-computation were employed to assess the mixture effects and relative contributions. Key EDCs were defined as those with weights exceeding the group average in at least two models. Stratified analyses were employed to investigate the modifying effects of diet and exercise. A meet-in-the-middle (MITM) approach was applied to characterize the underlying mechanisms. Results: BKMR results revealed significant negative associations between 7 EDC groups and both appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) and hand-grip strength (HGS), namely per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, organophosphate pesticides, bisphenols, neonicotinoids, atrazine, and parabens. Three multi-exposure models identified 22 and 17 key EDCs linked to decreased ASM and HGS, respectively. Mixtures of these key EDCs were associated with decreases in both ASM and HGS, with significantly attenuated effects observed among participants with healthy diets or regular exercise. MITM approach identified overlapping pathways linking key EDC mixtures to ASM, including arachidonic acid, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid metabolism. Key EDC Mixtures were negatively associated with glycocyamine, which was positively associated with ASM. Conclusions: Adult exposure to EDC mixtures was linked to reduced ASM and HGS, whereas healthy diets and regular exercise mitigated such impairment. Downregulated glycocyamine and altered fatty acid metabolism were potential mechanisms underlying the decreased ASM.","source":"DOAJ","year":2025,"language":"","subjects":["Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering"],"doi":"10.1016/j.enceco.2025.08.019","url":"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590182625001389","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"doaj_10.3389/fenve.2025.1568542","title":"A review on the recent mechanisms investigation of PFAS electrochemical oxidation degradation: mechanisms, DFT calculation, and pathways","authors":[{"name":"Gengyang Li"},{"name":"Mason Peng"},{"name":"Qingguo Huang"},{"name":"Ching-Hua Huang"},{"name":"Yongsheng Chen"},{"name":"Gary Hawkins"},{"name":"Ke Li"}],"abstract":"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have drawn public concern recently due to their toxic properties and persistence in the environment, making it urgent to eliminate PFAS from contaminated water. Electrochemical oxidation (EO) has shown great promise for the destructive treatment of PFAS with direct electron transfer and hydroxyl radical (⋅OH)-mediated indirect reactions. One of the most popular electrodes is Magnéli phase titanium suboxides. However, the degradation mechanisms of PFAS are still unsure and are under investigation now. The main methodology is the first-principal density functional theory (DFT) computation, which is recently used to explore the degradation mechanisms and interpret by-product formation during PFAS mineralization. From the literature review, the main applications of DFT computation for studying PFAS degradation mechanisms by EO include bond dissociation energy, absorption energy, activation energy, and overpotential η for oxygen evolution reactions. The main degradation mechanisms and pathways of PFAS in the EO process include mass transfer, direct electron transfer, decarboxylation, peroxyl radical generation, hydroxylation, intramolecular rearrangement, and hydrolysis. In the recent 4 years, 11 papers performed DFT computation to explore the possible PFAS degradation mechanisms and pathways in the EO process. This paper’s objectives are to: 1) summarize the main degradation mechanisms of PFAS degradation in EO; 2) review the application of DFT computation for studying PFAS degradation mechanisms during EO; process; 3) review the possible degradation pathways of perfluorooctane sulfonoic acid (PFOS) and per-fluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) during EO process.","source":"DOAJ","year":2025,"language":"","subjects":["Environmental engineering","Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering"],"doi":"10.3389/fenve.2025.1568542","url":"https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenve.2025.1568542/full","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"doaj_10.1088/1748-9326/ada16f","title":"Expert projections on the development and application of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage technologies","authors":[{"name":"Tobias Heimann"},{"name":"Lara-Sophie Wähling"},{"name":"Tomke Honkomp"},{"name":"Ruth Delzeit"},{"name":"Alessandra Pirrone"},{"name":"Franziska Schier"},{"name":"Holger Weimar"}],"abstract":"Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) is a crucial element in most modelling studies on emission pathways of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to limit global warming. BECCS can substitute fossil fuels in energy production and reduce CO _2 emissions, while using biomass for energy production can have feedback effects on land use, agricultural and forest products markets, as well as biodiversity and water resources. To assess the former pros and cons of BECCS deployment, interdisciplinary model approaches require detailed estimates of technological information related to BECCS production technologies. Current estimates of the cost structure and capture potential of BECCS vary widely due to the absence of large-scale production. To obtain more precise estimates, a global online expert survey ( N = 32) was conducted including questions on the regional development potential and biomass use of BECCS, as well as the future operating costs, capture potential, and scalability in different application sectors. In general, the experts consider the implementation of BECCS in Europe and North America to be very promising and regard BECCS application in the liquid biofuel industry and thermal power generation as very likely. The results show significant differences depending on whether the experts work in the Global North or the Global South. Thus, the findings underline the importance of including experts from the Global South in discussions on carbon dioxide removal methods. Regarding technical estimates, the operating costs of BECCS in thermal power generation were estimated in the range of 100–200 USD/tCO _2 , while the CO _2 capture potential was estimated to be 50–200 MtCO _2 yr ^−1 by 2030, with cost-efficiency gains of 20% by 2050 due to technological progress. Whereas the individuals’ experts provided more precise estimates, the overall distribution of estimates reflected the wide range of estimates found in the literature. For the cost shares within BECCS, it was difficult to obtain consistent estimates. However, due to very few current alternative estimates, the results are an important step for modelling the production sector of BECCS in interdisciplinary models that analyse cross-dimensional trade-offs and long-term sustainability.","source":"DOAJ","year":2025,"language":"","subjects":["Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering","Environmental sciences","Science","Physics"],"doi":"10.1088/1748-9326/ada16f","url":"https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ada16f","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"arxiv_2501.10872","title":"Requirements Engineering for a Web-based Research, Technology \u0026 Innovation Monitoring Tool","authors":[{"name":"Alexandra Mazak-Huemer"},{"name":"Christian Huemer"},{"name":"Michael Vierhauser"},{"name":"Jürgen Janger"}],"abstract":"With the increasing significance of Research, Technology, and Innovation (RTI) policies in recent years, the demand for detailed information about the performance of these sectors has surged. Many of the current tools are limited in their application purpose. To address these issues, we introduce a requirements engineering process to identify stakeholders and elicitate requirements to derive a system architecture, for a web-based interactive and open-access RTI system monitoring tool. Based on several core modules, we introduce a multi-tier software architecture of how such a tool is generally implemented from the perspective of software engineers. A cornerstone of this architecture is the user-facing dashboard module. We describe in detail the requirements for this module and additionally illustrate these requirements with the real example of the Austrian RTI Monitor.","source":"arXiv","year":2025,"language":"en","subjects":["cs.SE"],"url":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.10872","pdf_url":"https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.10872","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"2025-01-18T20:36:26Z","score":69},{"id":"arxiv_2501.03569","title":"What Does a Software Engineer Look Like? Exploring Societal Stereotypes in LLMs","authors":[{"name":"Muneera Bano"},{"name":"Hashini Gunatilake"},{"name":"Rashina Hoda"}],"abstract":"Large language models (LLMs) have rapidly gained popularity and are being embedded into professional applications due to their capabilities in generating human-like content. However, unquestioned reliance on their outputs and recommendations can be problematic as LLMs can reinforce societal biases and stereotypes. This study investigates how LLMs, specifically OpenAI's GPT-4 and Microsoft Copilot, can reinforce gender and racial stereotypes within the software engineering (SE) profession through both textual and graphical outputs. We used each LLM to generate 300 profiles, consisting of 100 gender-based and 50 gender-neutral profiles, for a recruitment scenario in SE roles. Recommendations were generated for each profile and evaluated against the job requirements for four distinct SE positions. Each LLM was asked to select the top 5 candidates and subsequently the best candidate for each role. Each LLM was also asked to generate images for the top 5 candidates, providing a dataset for analysing potential biases in both text-based selections and visual representations. Our analysis reveals that both models preferred male and Caucasian profiles, particularly for senior roles, and favoured images featuring traits such as lighter skin tones, slimmer body types, and younger appearances. These findings highlight underlying societal biases influence the outputs of LLMs, contributing to narrow, exclusionary stereotypes that can further limit diversity and perpetuate inequities in the SE field. As LLMs are increasingly adopted within SE research and professional practices, awareness of these biases is crucial to prevent the reinforcement of discriminatory norms and to ensure that AI tools are leveraged to promote an inclusive and equitable engineering culture rather than hinder it.","source":"arXiv","year":2025,"language":"en","subjects":["cs.SE"],"url":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.03569","pdf_url":"https://arxiv.org/pdf/2501.03569","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"2025-01-07T06:44:41Z","score":69},{"id":"ss_c4bc3281cc87b60a0bec58f80b970b7a23531122","title":"Development of an Efficient Sanitary Pad Shredding and Disposal System for Environmental Sustainability","authors":[{"name":"N. Shenode"}],"abstract":"Abstract: Improper disposal of sanitary pads contributes to environmental pollution, landfill accumulation, and public health risks due to non-biodegradable materials and potential pathogen transmission. This study proposes an innovative sanitary pad shredding and incineration system designed to minimize environmental impact while ensuring safe and efficient waste management. Through laboratory experiments, prototype testing, and stakeholder surveys conducted over a 3-year period (2022– 2025), we evaluated the system’s efficiency in reducing waste volume, neutralizing pathogens, and minimizing emissions. Results indicate that the proposed system achieves a 90% reduction in waste volume, 99.9% pathogen elimination, and compliance with air quality standards (PM2.5 \u003c 25 µg/m³). Socio-economic assessments revealed that 70% of potential users (schools, hospitals, and communities) face barriers⅓ barriers to adoption due to high initial costs and lack of awareness. We propose cost-effective scaling strategies, including subsidies and awareness campaigns, to enhance system adoption. This research underscores the potential of the shredding-incineration system to address sanitary waste challenges while promoting environmental sustainability","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2025,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.22214/ijraset.2025.71547","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/c4bc3281cc87b60a0bec58f80b970b7a23531122","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"ss_1f343034f4eaaa2b630a62da525a29d38484e0aa","title":"Sustainable Consumerism: Market Demand for Eco-Friendly Subscription-Based Sanitary Products","authors":[{"name":"Dr. Nitin Ganorkar"}],"abstract":"Eco-friendly menstrual hygiene products are becoming more popular due to growing awareness of sustainable consumerism, especially when they are available through subscription-based delivery models. This study looks at consumer demand for environmentally friendly sanitary products and assesses the impact of subscription services on long-term loyalty and adoption. A mixed-methods approach was used to gather data from 150 female consumers between the ages of 18 and 45, as well as interviews with 20 industry experts and secondary market sources. Strong willingness to subscribe is revealed by quantitative analysis and thematic interpretation, motivated by cost effectiveness, convenience, and environmental concern. Higher initial costs and fewer product options, however, continue to be major obstacles. Results show that subscription models greatly improve customer retention, underscoring their potential to increase the adoption of sustainable menstrual hygiene. The study concludes that affordability, awareness, and transparent supply chains are essential for scaling eco-friendly sanitary products and supporting sustainable market growth.","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2025,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.22214/ijraset.2025.76423","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/1f343034f4eaaa2b630a62da525a29d38484e0aa","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"ss_cedf029fdd64244a9c1489aa4fbc39bc77393ac2","title":"Environmental Modification and Anthropogenic Impacts on Urban Environment","authors":[{"name":"Edewor Akpezi Okiemute"}],"abstract":"The paper focuses on environmental modification resulting from urban hazardous ecological impact induced by humans who are the most potent and fundamental agents of environmental alteration, exponential population growth, industrialization, poor sanitary conditions and general environmental depletion activities, thereby contributing to the decline of environmental quality. Thus, advancing mitigation and adaptation strategies to ameliorate environmental degradation. To provide an in- depth analysis of the subject matter, literature was reviewed while situating the research on a conceptual framework based on environmental possibilism, determinism and carrying capacity. Human activities which are the major ecological transformation agent in the urban area, can also be measured in terms of the biologically productive natural resources (land, water, air soils and the biologically active sphere). The study therefore recommends that social impact assessment, as well as environmental impact assessment, must be carried out to regulate man’s activities to mitigate environmental decline. These measures will safeguard, protect and conserve the environment and improve its quality to forestall indiscriminate damage.","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2025,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.55047/ijateis.v4i2.1686","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/cedf029fdd64244a9c1489aa4fbc39bc77393ac2","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"ss_65d8aeb28ff51a8ccf9fbc4e957fd4a58b149dcf","title":"FORMATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF UNDERGROUND WATER AND TECHNOLOGY OF DISINFECTION USING COAGULANTS","authors":[{"name":"Anvar Kodirov"},{"name":"Umeda Tolibzoda"},{"name":"Farzona Nazhmudinova"},{"name":"Firdavs Shaymuradov"},{"name":"Ilkhomiddin Rakhimov"}],"abstract":"The conducted research is aimed at assessing the chemical composition of groundwater and developing an effective technology for its disinfection. It was found that in most points the water quality indicators comply with the standards, however, in some places there were recorded exceedances in a number of parameters. As a solution, a purification technology using coagulants and bentonite clays is proposed, which reduces the concentration of pollutants and improves the sanitary characteristics of water. The method is easy to use, environmentally friendly and can be recommended for implementation at the main points of water intake. Its use will ensure a sustainable water supply, reduce environmental risks, and improve the effectiveness of monitoring and management of groundwater resources in the study area.","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2025,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.65599/ilfp8681","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/65d8aeb28ff51a8ccf9fbc4e957fd4a58b149dcf","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"ss_95215d5602857b5bf37f235591f59a15a2c36ab8","title":"Microbial air contamination inside academic buildings in Białystok University of Technology","authors":[{"name":"Anna Andraka"},{"name":"Marzanna Andraka"},{"name":"Andrzej Butarewicz"},{"name":"Eliza Hawrylik"}],"abstract":"Microbiological tests of the air in selected rooms of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences of the Białystok University of Technology were carried out from September 2023 to April 2024. The total number of psychrophilic and mesophilic bacteria, the number of actinobacteria, the number of Staphylococci, and the total number of fungi were determined in the tested air. Measurements were made using two methods: the impact method and the sedimentation method. For the assessment of microbiological air quality, the higher result of the number of bacteria or fungi calculated on the basis of the two air measurement methods was selected. The obtained results indicate the periodic occurrence of mannitol-positive and mannitol-negative Staphylococci in the tested air, which indicates a sanitary threat to students and employees staying in these rooms. It is essential to introduce air disinfection using UVC air-flow lamps, especially in teaching rooms.","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2025,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.12913/22998624/208114","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/95215d5602857b5bf37f235591f59a15a2c36ab8","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":69},{"id":"ss_8deacc333274a1139c5dad9c2025fd697f2d2413","title":"Disposal of Sanitary Pads","authors":[{"name":"Shreyas Dnyaneshwar Harishchandre"},{"name":"Prof. Atul A. Joshi"}],"abstract":"Abstract: The disposal of sanitary pads presents a pressing challenge due to social, cultural, and religious factors hindering menstrual hygiene management. Despite increased awareness efforts, improper disposal practices persist, leading to environmental contamination and health hazards. Sanitary pads, when discarded inappropriately, contribute to the spread of diseases and pollution, with their decomposition releasing microplastics and toxins into the environment. Urgent action, including the adoption of proper disposal methods like incinerators, is essential to address this issue and prevent future repercussions on public health and the environment.","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2024,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.22214/ijraset.2024.62430","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/8deacc333274a1139c5dad9c2025fd697f2d2413","pdf_url":"https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2024.62430","is_open_access":true,"citations":1,"published_at":"","score":68.03},{"id":"doaj_10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116167","title":"Computational methods meet in vitro techniques: A case study on fusaric acid and its possible detoxification through cytochrome P450 enzymes","authors":[{"name":"Lorenzo Pedroni"},{"name":"Daniel Zocchi Doherty"},{"name":"Chiara Dall’Asta"},{"name":"Gianni Galaverna"},{"name":"Stephen G. Bell"},{"name":"Luca Dellafiora"}],"abstract":"Mycotoxins are known environmental pollutants that may contaminate food and feed chains. Some mycotoxins are regulated in many countries to limit the trading of contaminated and harmful commodities. However, the so-called emerging mycotoxins are poorly understood and need to be investigated further. Fusaric acid is an emerging mycotoxin, noxious to plants and animals, but is known to be less toxic to plants when hydroxylated. The detoxification routes effective in animals have not been elucidated yet. In this context, this study integrated in silico and in vitro techniques to discover potential bioremediation routes to turn fusaric acid to its less toxic metabolites. The toxicodynamics of these forms in humans have also been addressed. An in silico screening process, followed by molecular docking and dynamics studies, identified CYP199A4 from the bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris HaA2 as a potential fusaric acid biotransforming enzyme. Its activity was confirmed in vitro. However, the effect of hydroxylation seemed to have a limited impact on the modelled toxicodynamics against human targets. This study represents a starting point to develop a hybrid in silico/in vitro pipeline to find bioremediation agents for other food, feed and environmental contaminants.","source":"DOAJ","year":2024,"language":"","subjects":["Environmental pollution","Environmental sciences"],"doi":"10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116167","url":"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651324002422","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":68},{"id":"doaj_10.3390/molecules29122829","title":"Composite 2D Material-Based Pervaporation Membranes for Liquid Separation: A Review","authors":[{"name":"Roberto Castro-Muñoz"}],"abstract":"Today, chemistry and nanotechnology cover molecular separations in liquid and gas states by aiding in the design of new nano-sized materials. In this regard, the synthesis and application of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are current fields of research in which structurally defined 2D materials are being used in membrane separation either in self-standing membranes or composites with polymer phases. For instance, pervaporation (PV), as a highly selective technology for liquid separation, benefits from using 2D materials to selectively transport water or other solvent molecules. Therefore, this review paper offers an interesting update in revising the ongoing progress of PV membranes using 2D materials in several applications, including solvent purification (the removal of water from organic systems), organics removal (the removal of organic molecules diluted in water systems), and desalination (selective water transport from seawater). In general, recent reports from the past 3 years have been discussed and analyzed. Attention has been devoted to the proposed strategies and fabrication of membranes for the inclusion of 2D materials into polymer phases. Finally, the future trends and current research gaps are declared for the scientists in the field.","source":"DOAJ","year":2024,"language":"","subjects":["Organic chemistry"],"doi":"10.3390/molecules29122829","url":"https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/12/2829","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":68},{"id":"arxiv_2406.04710","title":"Morescient GAI for Software Engineering (Extended Version)","authors":[{"name":"Marcus Kessel"},{"name":"Colin Atkinson"}],"abstract":"The ability of Generative AI (GAI) technology to automatically check, synthesize and modify software engineering artifacts promises to revolutionize all aspects of software engineering. Using GAI for software engineering tasks is consequently one of the most rapidly expanding fields of software engineering research, with over a hundred LLM-based code models having been published since 2021. However, the overwhelming majority of existing code models share a major weakness - they are exclusively trained on the syntactic facet of software, significantly lowering their trustworthiness in tasks dependent on software semantics. To address this problem, a new class of \"Morescient\" GAI is needed that is \"aware\" of (i.e., trained on) both the semantic and static facets of software. This, in turn, will require a new generation of software observation platforms capable of generating large quantities of execution observations in a structured and readily analyzable way. In this paper, we present a vision and roadmap for how such \"Morescient\" GAI models can be engineered, evolved and disseminated according to the principles of open science.","source":"arXiv","year":2024,"language":"en","subjects":["cs.SE","cs.AI"],"doi":"10.1145/3709354","url":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.04710","pdf_url":"https://arxiv.org/pdf/2406.04710","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"2024-06-07T07:38:33Z","score":68},{"id":"arxiv_2406.04780","title":"Software Engineering for Collective Cyber-Physical Ecosystems","authors":[{"name":"Roberto Casadei"},{"name":"Gianluca Aguzzi"},{"name":"Giorgio Audrito"},{"name":"Ferruccio Damiani"},{"name":"Danilo Pianini"},{"name":"Giordano Scarso"},{"name":"Gianluca Torta"},{"name":"Mirko Viroli"}],"abstract":"Today's distributed and pervasive computing addresses large-scale cyber-physical ecosystems, characterised by dense and large networks of devices capable of computation, communication and interaction with the environment and people. While most research focusses on treating these systems as \"composites\" (i.e., heterogeneous functional complexes), recent developments in fields such as self-organising systems and swarm robotics have opened up a complementary perspective: treating systems as \"collectives\" (i.e., uniform, collaborative, and self-organising groups of entities). This article explores the motivations, state of the art, and implications of this \"collective computing paradigm\" in software engineering, discusses its peculiar challenges, and outlines a path for future research, touching on aspects such as macroprogramming, collective intelligence, self-adaptive middleware, learning, synthesis, and experimentation of collective behaviour.","source":"arXiv","year":2024,"language":"en","subjects":["cs.SE","cs.AI","cs.DC","cs.MA","eess.SY"],"doi":"10.1145/3712004","url":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.04780","pdf_url":"https://arxiv.org/pdf/2406.04780","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"2024-06-07T09:28:22Z","score":68},{"id":"arxiv_2406.07737","title":"The Future of AI-Driven Software Engineering","authors":[{"name":"Valerio Terragni"},{"name":"Annie Vella"},{"name":"Partha Roop"},{"name":"Kelly Blincoe"}],"abstract":"A paradigm shift is underway in Software Engineering, with AI systems such as LLMs playing an increasingly important role in boosting software development productivity. This trend is anticipated to persist. In the next years, we expect a growing symbiotic partnership between human software developers and AI. The Software Engineering research community cannot afford to overlook this trend; we must address the key research challenges posed by the integration of AI into the software development process. In this paper, we present our vision of the future of software development in an AI-driven world and explore the key challenges that our research community should address to realize this vision.","source":"arXiv","year":2024,"language":"en","subjects":["cs.SE","cs.AI","cs.LG","cs.PL"],"doi":"10.1145/3715003","url":"https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.07737","pdf_url":"https://arxiv.org/pdf/2406.07737","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"2024-06-11T21:46:19Z","score":68},{"id":"ss_17868678d2e359f2ee64a6aafdcbf9b4b440496d","title":"ADAPTABLE MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A FOCUS ON SANITARY PADS","authors":[{"name":"Anjali Bhardwaj"},{"name":"Dr. Shalini Juneja"}],"abstract":"Menstrual hygiene is a vital health issue affecting millions of women and girls globally, impacting their physical health, dignity, and participation in various social, educational, and economic activities (Sommer et. al., 2016). Traditional sanitary pads, predominantly composed of non-biodegradable plastics and synthetic fibres, pose severe environmental challenges, taking hundreds of years to decompose and contributing to significant waste (Garside \u0026 Sutherland, 2019). These conventional products lead to landfill overload, water pollution, air pollution from incineration, and related health hazards (Smith, 2020). Additionally, the economic and social barriers posed by the high cost of these products disrupt education, workplace participation, and perpetuate social stigmas (Kuhlmann, 2018). This paper examines the use of adaptable materials to create sustainable sanitary pads, focusing on innovative materials like biodegradable and reusable options (White \u0026 O'Neill, 2021). It highlights the potential for technological advancements to revolutionize menstrual hygiene management, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health, gender equality, responsible consumption, and climate action (United Nations, 2021). The paper also presents case studies of successful initiatives worldwide, addressing challenges and proposing solutions to promote widespread adoption of sustainable menstrual hygiene products (Chaudhary \u0026 Dhawan, 2022). Through collaborative efforts in education, policy-making, and community engagement, sustainable sanitary pads can contribute significantly to a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally friendly future (Jones, 2023).","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2024,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.33564/ijeast.2024.v09i03.010","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/17868678d2e359f2ee64a6aafdcbf9b4b440496d","pdf_url":"https://doi.org/10.33564/ijeast.2024.v09i03.010","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":68},{"id":"ss_35a9a556728f2d3dc825533a41359e6801e475a7","title":"SMART SANITARY NAPKINS VENDING MACHINE","authors":[{"name":"Mr. Hemanth Kumar"}],"abstract":"Our project, the Smart Sanitary Napkins vending machine, is an innovative solution that combines the functionalities of dispensing sanitary pads and medicines while incorporating advanced features for user convenience. Utilizing Arduino, LCD display, keypad, RFID technology, DC motor, and Node MCU, we've developed a robust system that enhances accessibility and usability. At its core, our vending machine boasts a user-friendly interface, featuring an LCD display and keypad for seamless interaction. Users can easily navigate through the menu to select and purchase either sanitary pads or medicines according to their specific needs. The integration of RFID technology ensures secure user authentication, granting access only to authorized individuals. The dispensing mechanism is driven by a precise DC motor, guaranteeing accurate and controlled distribution of sanitary pads and medicines. Additionally, we've incorporated a disposal unit to promote environmental sustainability by facilitating proper disposal of used sanitary pads. Keywords--- Arduino, LCD display, keypad, RFID technology, DC motor,","source":"Semantic Scholar","year":2024,"language":"en","subjects":null,"doi":"10.55041/ijsrem33703","url":"https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/35a9a556728f2d3dc825533a41359e6801e475a7","pdf_url":"https://ijsrem.com/download/smart-sanitary-napkins-vending-machine/?wpdmdl=33597\u0026refresh=665990c99866c1717145801","is_open_access":true,"published_at":"","score":68}],"total":13576818,"page":1,"page_size":20,"sources":["CrossRef","DOAJ","arXiv","Semantic Scholar"],"query":"Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering"}