rep New Forter report finds UK consumer ‘Trust Premium’ rises, but checkout friction and unfriendly policies are costing British retailers By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: Forter, the Trust Platform for digital commerce, has released findings from its 2024 Consumer Trust Premium Report, which explores the evolving relationship between consumer shopping habits and brand trust, based on 2,000 survey respondents in the US and UK. Full Article Internet Retailing Retail Supply Chain Critical Issues
rep RFID company prepares to scale IoT offering via global partnerships By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: Omni-ID, the developer of passive industrial radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, used by major global organisations for monitoring the location and identity of assets, has appointed Amir Mobayen as Chief Revenue Officer. Full Article RFID Data Capture
rep PervasID’s TrackMaster replaces manual handheld with accurate handsfree real-time location tracking solution By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: PervasID, provider of passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader systems for automating inventory and asset tracking, has launched a new advanced version of TrackMaster, claimed to provide greatly enhanced return on investment performance. Full Article RFID Data Capture
rep RAIN Alliance reports 32% Increase in global RAIN RFID chip shipments as adoption and usage diversifies across multiple industries By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: RAIN Alliance, the non-profit industry organisation supporting the development and adoption of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), has announced that 44.8bn RAIN RFID tag chips were shipped globally in 2023.This figure represents year-on-year growth of 32%, and reflects increasing demand across a variety of industries.... Full Article RFID Data Capture Critical Issues
rep Are you prepared for the 2D code sunrise? By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: On 26th June 1974, retail history was made with the scanning of the first-ever linear barcode. It started as a method to help supermarkets facilitate price look-up at the point of sale (POS) and has now become the common standard for commerce the world over, with global specifications managed by the international standards organisation GS1. Full Article Critical Issues Print and Label
rep Brother UK named as leader in sustainability programs and services in new report By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: Brother UK has been named as a 'leader' in sustainability programs and services in the most recent IDC Sustainability MarketScape assessment. Full Article Print and Label
rep Russian soldiers sentenced for life for killing family of nine in Donetsk People's Republic By english.pravda.ru Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:08:00 +0300 Two Russian servicemen were sentenced for life for the mass murder of civilians in the town of Volnovakha in the Donetsk People's Republic. On October 28, 2023, contract soldiers Stanislav Rau and Anton Sopov shot the Kapkanets family of nine people, including two children. Two days later, law enforcement officers detained the suspects. The men were found guilty of illegally entering a home and murdering two or more people, including minors, in a generally dangerous manner. The servicemen were sentenced to life terms. Full Article Incidents
rep Deck the Halls with Cyber Resilience: Tips to Help Retailers Prepare for the Golden Quarter By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 6400 17:26:46 +0000 As the peak festive sales season approaches, retailers face greater cybersecurity risk during the fourth quarter than any other time of year. Last year the average cost of a data breach jumped up 10% between 2023 and 2024. For retailers the cost has increased beyond the global annual average and sits at an 18% YoY increase ($2.96m). Full Article Surveillance and Security Data Capture Critical Issues Cyber Security
rep New report: Merchants, payment providers ready to embrace CVRP but lack of bank support risks progress By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: Merchants, payment service providers (PSPs) and third-party providers (TPPs) recognise the potential of Commercial Variable Recurring Payments (CVRP, in the UK) and Dynamic Recurring Payments (DRP, in Europe) to deliver better payment experiences, more choice and lower processing costs. There are real concerns, however, that lack of bank support is impeding their delivery. Full Article Data Capture Critical Issues Payment Technology
rep First case of delta plus coronavirus strain reported in Russia By english.pravda.ru Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:01:00 +0300 In Russia, the first case of delta plus coronavirus infection was recorded. "This is the only one case, most likely from abroad,” Darya Danilenko, deputy director of the Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza said. This strain was recorded in isolated cases in the United States and Great Britain. Full Article Health
rep Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation By www.newswise.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:29 EST Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Full Article
rep Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation By www.newswise.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:29 EST Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open. Full Article
rep Lean Hypotheses and Effectual Commitments: An Integrative Framework Delineating the Methods of Science and Entrepreneurship By www.newswise.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:15:47 EST Full Article
rep Entrepreneurship and Democracy: A Complex Relationship By www.newswise.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:30:22 EST Full Article
rep The Enactment of a Corporate Entrepreneurial Role: A Double-Edged Sword Forged by Heart and Context By www.newswise.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:45:00 EST Full Article
rep Conceptualizing International New Ventures as the Nexus of Entrepreneurship and International Business By www.newswise.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:35:56 EST Full Article
rep Drug Safety Ministry: ADHD Pills Marketed to Students Preparing for CSAT By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:41:47 +0900 [Domestic] : Ahead of the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT), several companies have been caught illegally distributing medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and posting misleading advertisements for the pills. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Monday, an intensive ...[more...] Full Article Domestic
rep Prime Minister to Cabinet: Prepare for US Policy Changes under Trump By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:40:55 +0900 [Politics] : Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has ordered officials to prepare for potential policy changes in the United States upon Donald Trump’s reelection. The prime minister issued the instruction Tuesday during a Cabinet meeting, saying the U.S. is expected to seek “considerable policy shifts” in foreign ...[more...] Full Article Politics
rep Heavy Rains Reported in Eastern Gangwon, Central Chungcheong, Southern Regions By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:37:32 +0900 [Science] : Heavy rains are being reported in the eastern parts of Gangwon, as well as the central Chungcheong provinces and southern regions on Saturday, as heavy rain alerts remain in place for most of the nation. According to the weather agency, a deluge of 30 to 50 millimeters per hour is being observed in the ...[more...] Full Article Science
rep First Frost of Season Reported in Seoul and Daejeon By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:16:01 +0900 [Science] : Seoul, Daejeon and other inland areas experienced the first frost of the fall season Wednesday. In Seoul and Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, the first frost was observed two days earlier than last year and nine days later than average. Daejeon reported its first frost 16 days later than last year and nine ...[more...] Full Article Science
rep What's the Easiest Business to Start? 14 Ideas for Entrepreneurs By money.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:05:02 -0400 Looking for a career change, or just trying to make some extra cash on the side? You may be able to leverage talents that you already have and put them into your own hustle, or maybe you're simply on the hunt for the easiest business to start. Full Article
rep Ukraine Commander: Numerous Reports of N. Korean Soldiers Preparing to Participate in Combat Operations By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:56:09 +0900 [International] : Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reportedly said that his country has numerous reports of North Korean soldiers preparing to participate in combat operations alongside Russian forces. Reuters said on Sunday that Syrskyi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Saturday. In the ...[more...] Full Article International
rep Reports: 50,000 Russian, N. Korean Troops Preparing to Attack By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:57:14 +0900 [International] : The Russian military has reportedly assembled a force of 50-thousand soldiers, including North Korean troops, to carry out an assault with the goal of reclaiming territory in Russia’s Kursk region. Quoting a U.S. official on Sunday, CNN said Russia has amassed tens of thousands of troops to carry out ...[more...] Full Article International
rep Lisa of Blackpink preparing for new music release By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: 2024-06-17 Lisa of Blackpink is signaling a comeback as a solo artist. The singer uploaded a clip on social media and posted a notice on her website on how to “pre-save” her new release. It will be her first...[more...] Full Article
rep What Does the 7th House Represent in Astrology? By entertainment.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:03 -0500 Discover how the 7th House in astrology shapes love, partnerships, and marriage dynamics, revealing deep insights into relationship compatibility and commitment. Full Article
rep Minister Meets with Auto, Battery Industry Representatives ahead of Trump’s Second Term By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:54:38 +0900 [Economy] : The minister of trade, industry and energy has met with automotive and battery industry representatives ahead of Donald Trump’s return to power in the U.S. The ministry announced on Wednesday that the meeting took place earlier in the day, with participants highlighting the importance of South Korean ...[more...] Full Article Economy
rep New report assesses deep geothermal energy in the UK - British Geological Survey By news.google.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT New report assesses deep geothermal energy in the UK British Geological Survey Full Article
rep Scientific report published - British Geological Survey By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:38:32 GMT Scientific report published British Geological Survey Full Article
rep Visit by Indonesian Embassy representatives to BGS - British Geological Survey By news.google.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT Visit by Indonesian Embassy representatives to BGS British Geological Survey Full Article
rep Analytical models representing X-ray form factors of ions By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-01-01 Parameters in analytical models for X-ray form factors of ions f0(s), based on the inverse Mott–Bethe formula involving a variable number of Gaussians, are determined for a wide range of published data sets {s, f0(s)}. The models reproduce the calculated form-factor values close to what is expected from a uniform statistical distribution with limits determined by their precision. For different ions associated with the same atom, the number of Gaussians in the models decreases with increasing net positive charge. Full Article text
rep N-representable one-electron reduced density matrix reconstruction with frozen core electrons By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-03-21 Recent advances in quantum crystallography have shown that, beyond conventional charge density refinement, a one-electron reduced density matrix (1-RDM) satisfying N-representability conditions can be reconstructed using jointly experimental X-ray structure factors and directional Compton profiles (DCP) through semidefinite programming. So far, such reconstruction methods for 1-RDM, not constrained to idempotency, have been tested only on a toy model system (CO2). In this work, a new method is assessed on crystalline urea [CO(NH2)2] using static (0 K) and dynamic (50 K) artificial experimental data. An improved model, including symmetry constraints and frozen core-electron contribution, is introduced to better handle the increasing system complexity. Reconstructed 1-RDMs, deformation densities and DCP anisotropy are analysed, and it is demonstrated that the changes in the model significantly improve the reconstruction quality, even when there is insufficient information and data corruption. The robustness of the model and the strategy are thus shown to be well adapted to address the reconstruction problem from actual experimental scattering data. Full Article text
rep Preparing research samples for safe arrival at centers and facilities: recipes for successful experiments By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-07-11 Preparation of biomacromolecules for structural biology studies is a complex and time-consuming process. The goal is to produce a highly concentrated, highly pure product that is often shipped to large facilities with tools to prepare the samples for crystallization trials or for measurements at synchrotrons and cryoEM centers. The aim of this article is to provide guidance and to discuss general considerations for shipping biomacromolecular samples. Details are also provided about shipping samples for specific experiment types, including solution- and cryogenic-based techniques. These guidelines are provided with the hope that the time and energy invested in sample preparation is not lost due to shipping logistics. Full Article text
rep TOMOMAN: a software package for large-scale cryo-electron tomography data preprocessing, community data sharing and collaborative computing By journals.iucr.org Published On :: Here we describe TOMOMAN (TOMOgram MANager), an extensible open-sourced software package for handling cryo-electron tomography data preprocessing. TOMOMAN streamlines interoperability between a wide range of external packages and provides tools for project sharing and archival. Full Article text
rep The success rate of processed predicted models in molecular replacement: implications for experimental phasing in the AlphaFold era By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-10-03 The availability of highly accurate protein structure predictions from AlphaFold2 (AF2) and similar tools has hugely expanded the applicability of molecular replacement (MR) for crystal structure solution. Many structures can be solved routinely using raw models, structures processed to remove unreliable parts or models split into distinct structural units. There is therefore an open question around how many and which cases still require experimental phasing methods such as single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD). Here, this question is addressed using a large set of PDB depositions that were solved by SAD. A large majority (87%) could be solved using unedited or minimally edited AF2 predictions. A further 18 (4%) yield straightforwardly to MR after splitting of the AF2 prediction using Slice'N'Dice, although different splitting methods succeeded on slightly different sets of cases. It is also found that further unique targets can be solved by alternative modelling approaches such as ESMFold (four cases), alternative MR approaches such as ARCIMBOLDO and AMPLE (two cases each), and multimeric model building with AlphaFold-Multimer or UniFold (three cases). Ultimately, only 12 cases, or 3% of the SAD-phased set, did not yield to any form of MR tested here, offering valuable hints as to the number and the characteristics of cases where experimental phasing remains essential for macromolecular structure solution. Full Article text
rep Solving protein structures by combining structure prediction, molecular replacement and direct-methods-aided model completion By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-01-13 Highly accurate protein structure prediction can generate accurate models of protein and protein–protein complexes in X-ray crystallography. However, the question of how to make more effective use of predicted models for completing structure analysis, and which strategies should be employed for the more challenging cases such as multi-helical structures, multimeric structures and extremely large structures, both in the model preparation and in the completion steps, remains open for discussion. In this paper, a new strategy is proposed based on the framework of direct methods and dual-space iteration, which can greatly simplify the pre-processing steps of predicted models both in normal and in challenging cases. Following this strategy, full-length models or the conservative structural domains could be used directly as the starting model, and the phase error and the model bias between the starting model and the real structure would be modified in the direct-methods-based dual-space iteration. Many challenging cases (from CASP14) have been tested for the general applicability of this constructive strategy, and almost complete models have been generated with reasonable statistics. The hybrid strategy therefore provides a meaningful scheme for X-ray structure determination using a predicted model as the starting point. Full Article text
rep Synthesis, structural and spectroscopic characterization of defect-rich forsterite as a representative phase of Martian regolith By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-10-28 Regolith draws intensive research attention because of its importance as the basis for fabricating materials for future human space exploration. Martian regolith is predicted to consist of defect-rich crystal structures due to long-term space weathering. The present report focuses on the structural differences between defect-rich and defect-poor forsterite (Mg2SiO4) – one of the major phases in Martian regolith. In this work, forsterites were synthesized using reverse strike co-precipitation and high-energy ball milling (BM). Subsequent post-processing was also carried out using BM to enhance the defects. The crystal structures of the samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction and total scattering using Cu and synchrotron radiation followed by Rietveld refinement and pair distribution function (PDF) analysis, respectively. The structural models were deduced by density functional theory assisted PDF refinements, describing both long-range and short-range order caused by defects. The Raman spectral features of the synthetic forsterites complement the ab initio simulation for an in-depth understanding of the associated structural defects. Full Article text
rep Attractive and repulsive forces in a crystal of [Rb(18-crown-6)][SbCl6] under high pressure By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-03-20 The compression behavior of [Rb(18-crown-6)][SbCl6] crystal under pressure up to 2.16 (3) GPa was investigated in a diamond anvil cell (DAC) using a mixture of pentane–isopentane (1:4) as the pressure-transmitting fluid. The compound crystallizes in trigonal space group R3 and no phase transition was observed in the indicated pressure range. The low value of pressure bulk modulus [9.1 (5) GPa] found in this crystal is a characteristic of soft materials with predominant dispersive and electrostatic interaction forces. The nonlinear relationship between unit-cell parameters under high pressure is attributed to the influence of reduced intermolecular H⋯Cl contacts under pressure over 0.73 GPa. It also explains the high compression efficiency of [Rb(18-crown-6)][SbCl6] crystals at relatively low pressures, resulting in a significant shift of the Rb atom to the center of the crown ether cavity. At pressures above 0.9 GPa, steric repulsion forces begin to play a remarkable role, since an increasing number of interatomic H⋯Cl and H⋯H contacts become shorter than the sum of their van der Waals (vdW) radii. Below 0.9 GPa, both unit-cell parameter dependences (P–a and P–c) exhibit hysteresis upon pressure release, demonstrating their influence on the disordered model of Rb atoms. The void reduction under pressure also demonstrates two linear sections with the inflection point at 0.9 GPa. Compression of the crystal is accompanied by a significant decrease in the volume of the voids, leading to the rapid approach of Rb atoms to the center of the crown ether cavity. For the Rb atom to penetrate into the center of the crown ether cavity in [Rb(18-crown-6)][SbCl6], it is necessary to apply a pressure of about 2.5 GPa to disrupt the balance of atomic forces in the crystal. This sample serves as a compression model demonstrating the influence of both attractive and repulsive forces on the change in unit-cell parameters under pressure. Full Article text
rep A short note on the use of irreducible representations for tilted octahedra in perovskites By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-08-08 It is pointed out that many authors are unaware that the particular choice of unit-cell origin determines the irreducible representations to which octahedral tilts in perovskites belong. Furthermore, a recommendation is made that the preferred option is with the origin at the B-cation site rather than that of the A site. Full Article text
rep Magnetic space groups versus representation analysis in the investigation of magnetic structures: the happy end of a strained relationship By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-09-10 In recent decades, sustained theoretical and software developments have clearly established that representation analysis and magnetic symmetry groups are complementary concepts that should be used together in the investigation and description of magnetic structures. Historically, they were considered alternative approaches, but currently, magnetic space groups and magnetic superspace groups can be routinely used together with representation analysis, aided by state-of-the-art software tools. After exploring the historical antagonism between these two approaches, we emphasize the significant advancements made in understanding and formally describing magnetic structures by embracing their combined use. Full Article text
rep Crystal structure of (1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaoxacyclooctadecane-κ6O)potassium-μ-oxalato-triphenylstannate(IV), the first reported 18-crown-6-stabilized potassium salt of triphenyloxalatostannate By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-08-13 The title complex, (1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaoxacyclooctadecane-1κ6O)(μ-oxalato-1κ2O1,O2:2κ2O1',O2')triphenyl-2κ3C-potassium(I)tin(IV), [KSn(C6H5)3(C2O4)(C12H24O6)] or K[18-Crown-6][(C6H5)3SnO4C2], was synthesized. The complex consists of a potassium cation coordinated to the six oxygen atoms of a crown ether molecule and the two oxygen atoms of the oxalatotriphenylstannate anion. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system within the space group P21. The tin atom is coordinated by one chelating oxalate ligand and three phenyl groups, forming a cis-trigonal–bipyramidal geometry around the tin atom. The cations and anions form ion pairs, linked through carbonyl coordination to the potassium atoms. The crystal structure features C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds between the oxygen atoms of the oxalate group and the hydrogen atoms of the phenyl groups, resulting in an infinite chain structure extending along a-axis direction. The primary inter-chain interactions are van der Waals forces. Full Article text
rep The use of ethanol as contrast enhancer in Synchrotron X-ray phase-contrast imaging leads to heterogeneous myocardial tissue shrinkage: a case report By journals.iucr.org Published On :: In this work, we showed that the use of ethanol to increase image contrast when imaging cardiac tissue with synchrotron X-ray phase-contrast imaging (X-PCI) leads to heterogeneous tissue shrinkage, which has an impact on the 3D organization of the myocardium. Full Article text
rep Mirror-centered representation of a focusing hyperbolic mirror for X-ray beamlines By journals.iucr.org Published On :: 2024-10-29 Conic sections are commonly used in reflective X-ray optics. Hyperbolic mirrors can focus a converging light source and are frequently paired with elliptical or parabolic mirrors in Wolter type configurations. This paper derives the closed-form expression for a mirror-centered hyperbolic shape, with zero-slope at the origin. Combined with the slope and curvature, such an expression facilitates metrology, manufacturing and mirror-bending calculations. Previous works consider ellipses, parabolas, magnifying hyperbolas or employ lengthy approximations. Here, the exact shape function is given in terms of the mirror incidence angle and the source and image distances. Full Article text
rep The Global Payments and Fintech Trends Report 2024 By thepaypers.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:39:00 +0100 The inaugural edition of the Global Payments and Fintech Trends Report offers a comprehensive overview of the key trends in fintech and payments for the year 2024 and beyond. Full Article
rep Emerging Technologies and Trends in Identity Verification, KYC, and KYB Report 2024 By thepaypers.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0100 The inaugural edition of the Emerging Technologies and Trends in Identity Verification (IDV), KYC, and KYB Report 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the key technology trends and best practices in digital onboarding for consumers and businesses in 2024. Full Article
rep Fintech for Marketplaces and Platforms Report 2024 By thepaypers.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 07:24:00 +0100 The 1st edition of the Fintech for Marketplaces and Platforms Report covers essential ecommerce trends and future perspectives. Full Article
rep Unlocking the Potential of A2A Payments Report 2024 By thepaypers.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:44:00 +0100 The first edition of the Unlocking the Potential of A2A Payments Report 2024 provides the latest insights into the A2A space. Full Article
rep Embedded Finance and Banking-as-a-Service Report 2024 By thepaypers.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:52:00 +0100 Unlock unparalleled insights into the transformative world of Embedded Finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with The Paypers' latest report. Dive deep into essential business models, key players, and the latest trends reshaping industries with our comprehensive guide, curated by industry experts and leading companies. Full Article
rep Fraud Prevention in Ecommerce Report 2024-2025 By thepaypers.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:01:00 +0100 The 6th edition of the Fraud Prevention in Ecommerce Report provides a thorough overview of the global fraud ecosystem. Full Article
rep Towards Seamless Payment Interoperability – Thunes Report By thepaypers.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:24:00 +0100 ‘The Road Ahead: Towards Seamless Payments Interoperability’, an eBook from Thunes, Visa, and The Paypers, explores how payments interoperability is reshaping the future of cross-border transactions. Full Article
rep Next-Gen Tech to Detect Fraud and Financial Crime Report 2024 By thepaypers.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:16:00 +0100 The Next-Gen Technologies to Detect Fraud and Financial Crime Report 2024 highlights how banks, fintechs, and PSPs leverage AI and emerging tech to detect and combat advanced fraud. Full Article