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• #### DNA codes from skew dihedral group ring

&lt;p style='text-indent:20px;'&gt;In this work, we present a matrix construction for reversible codes derived from skew dihedral group rings. By employing this matrix construction, the ring &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M1"&gt;\begin{document}$\mathcal{F}_{j, k}$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; and its associated Gray maps, we show how one can construct reversible codes of length &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M2"&gt;\begin{document}$n2^{j+k}$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; over the finite field &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M3"&gt;\begin{document}$\mathbb{F}_4.$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; As an application, we construct a number of DNA codes that satisfy the Hamming distance, the reverse, the reverse-complement, and the GC-content constraints with better parameters than some good DNA codes in the literature.&lt;/p&gt;
• #### Miyamoto groups of code algebras

A code algebra A_C is a nonassociative commutative algebra defined via a binary linear code C. In a previous paper, we classified when code algebras are Z_2-graded axial (decomposition) algebras generated by small idempotents. In this paper, for each algebra in our classification, we obtain the Miyamoto group associated to the grading. We also show that the code algebra structure can be recovered from the axial decomposition algebra structure.
• #### Split spin factor algebras

Motivated by Yabe's classification of symmetric $2$-generated axial algebras of Monster type \cite{yabe}, we introduce a large class of algebras of Monster type $(\alpha, \frac{1}{2})$, generalising Yabe's $\mathrm{III}(\alpha,\frac{1}{2}, \delta)$ family. Our algebras bear a striking similarity with Jordan spin factor algebras with the difference being that we asymmetrically split the identity as a sum of two idempotents. We investigate the properties of these algebras, including the existence of a Frobenius form and ideals. In the $2$-generated case, where our algebra is isomorphic to one of Yabe's examples, we use our new viewpoint to identify the axet, that is, the closure of the two generating axes.
• #### Enumerating 3-generated axial algebras of Monster type

An axial algebra is a commutative non-associative algebra generated by axes, that is, primitive, semisimple idempotents whose eigenvectors multiply according to a certain fusion law. The Griess algebra, whose automorphism group is the Monster, is an example of an axial algebra. We say an axial algebra is of Monster type if it has the same fusion law as the Griess algebra. The 2-generated axial algebras of Monster type, called Norton-Sakuma algebras, have been fully classified and are one of nine isomorphism types. In this paper, we enumerate a subclass of 3-generated axial algebras of Monster type in terms of their groups and shapes. It turns out that the vast majority of the possible shapes for such algebras collapse; that is they do not lead to non-trivial examples. This is in sharp contrast to previous thinking. Accordingly, we develop a method of minimal forbidden configurations, to allow us to efficiently recognise and eliminate collapsing shapes.
• #### Binary self-dual and LCD codes from generator matrices constructed from two group ring elements by a heuristic search scheme

&lt;p style='text-indent:20px;'&gt;We present a generator matrix of the form &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M1"&gt;\begin{document}$[ \sigma(v_1) \ | \ \sigma(v_2)]$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt;, where &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M2"&gt;\begin{document}$v_1 \in RG$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; and &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M3"&gt;\begin{document}$v_2\in RH$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt;, for finite groups &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M4"&gt;\begin{document}$G$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; and &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M5"&gt;\begin{document}$H$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; of order &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M6"&gt;\begin{document}$n$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; for constructing self-dual codes and linear complementary dual codes over the finite Frobenius ring &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M7"&gt;\begin{document}$R$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt;. In general, many of the constructions to produce self-dual codes forces the code to be an ideal in a group ring which implies that the code has a rich automorphism group. Unlike the traditional cases, codes constructed from the generator matrix presented here are not ideals in a group ring, which enables us to find self-dual and linear complementary dual codes that are not found using more traditional techniques. In addition to that, by using this construction, we improve &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M8"&gt;\begin{document}$10$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; of the previously known lower bounds on the largest minimum weights of binary linear complementary dual codes for some lengths and dimensions. We also obtain &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M9"&gt;\begin{document}$82$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; new binary linear complementary dual codes, &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M10"&gt;\begin{document}$50$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; of which are either optimal or near optimal of lengths &lt;inline-formula&gt;&lt;tex-math id="M11"&gt;\begin{document}$41 \leq n \leq 61$\end{document}&lt;/tex-math&gt;&lt;/inline-formula&gt; which are new to the literature.&lt;/p&gt;
• #### Weak convergence of the L1 scheme for a stochastic subdiffusion problem driven by fractionally integrated additive noise

The weak convergence of a fully discrete scheme for approximating a stochastic subdiffusion problem driven by fractionally integrated additive noise is studied. The Caputo fractional derivative is approximated by the L1 scheme and the Riemann-Liouville fractional integral is approximated with the first order convolution quadrature formula. The noise is discretized by using the Euler method and the spatial derivative is approximated with the linear finite element method. Based on the nonsmooth data error estimates of the corresponding deterministic problem, the weak convergence orders of the fully discrete schemes for approximating the stochastic subdiffusion problem driven by fractionally integrated additive noise are proved by using the Kolmogorov equation approach. Numerical experiments are given to show that the numerical results are consistent with the theoretical results.
• #### Numerical methods for Caputo-Hadamard fractional differential equations with graded and non-uniform meshes

We consider the predictor-corrector numerical methods for solving Caputo-Hadamard fractional differential equation with the graded meshes $\log t_{j} = \log a + \big ( \log \frac{t_{N}}{a} \big ) \big ( \frac{j}{N} \big )^{r}, \, j=0, 1, 2, \dots, N$ with $a \geq 1$ and $r \geq 1$, where $\log a = \log t_{0} < \log t_{1} < \dots < \log t_{N}= \log T$ is a partition of $[\log t_{0}, \log T]$. We also consider the rectangular and trapezoidal methods for solving Caputo-Hadamard fractional differential equation with the non-uniform meshes $\log t_{j} = \log a + \big ( \log \frac{t_{N}}{a} \big ) \frac{j (j+1)}{N(N+1)}, \, j=0, 1, 2, \dots, N$. Under the weak smoothness assumptions of the Caputo-Hadamard fractional derivative, e.g., $\prescript{}{CH}D^\alpha_{a,t}y(t) \notin C^{1}[a, T]$ with $\alpha \in (0, 2)$, the optimal convergence orders of the proposed numerical methods are obtained by choosing the suitable graded mesh ratio $r \geq 1$. The numerical examples are given to show that the numerical results are consistent with the theoretical findings.
• #### Isotopic signatures of methane emissions from tropical fires, agriculture and wetlands: the MOYA and ZWAMPS flights

We report methane isotopologue data from aircraft and ground measurements in Africa and South America. Aircraft campaigns sampled strong methane fluxes over tropical papyrus wetlands in the Nile, Congo and Zambezi basins, herbaceous wetlands in Bolivian southern Amazonia, and over fires in African woodland, cropland and savannah grassland. Measured methane δ13CCH4 isotopic signatures were in the range −55 to −49‰ for emissions from equatorial Nile wetlands and agricultural areas, but widely −60 ± 1‰ from Upper Congo and Zambezi wetlands. Very similar δ13CCH4 signatures were measured over the Amazonian wetlands of NE Bolivia (around −59‰) and the overall δ13CCH4 signature from outer tropical wetlands in the southern Upper Congo and Upper Amazon drainage plotted together was −59 ± 2‰. These results were more negative than expected. For African cattle, δ13CCH4 values were around −60 to −50‰. Isotopic ratios in methane emitted by tropical fires depended on the C3 : C4 ratio of the biomass fuel. In smoke from tropical C3 dry forest fires in Senegal, δ13CCH4 values were around −28‰. By contrast, African C4 tropical grass fire δ13CCH4 values were −16 to −12‰. Methane from urban landfills in Zambia and Zimbabwe, which have frequent waste fires, had δ13CCH4 around −37 to −36‰. These new isotopic values help improve isotopic constraints on global methane budget models because atmospheric δ13CCH4 values predicted by global atmospheric models are highly sensitive to the δ13CCH4 isotopic signatures applied to tropical wetland emissions. Field and aircraft campaigns also observed widespread regional smoke pollution over Africa, in both the wet and dry seasons, and large urban pollution plumes. The work highlights the need to understand tropical greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet the goals of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement, and to help reduce air pollution over wide regions of Africa. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue 'Rising methane: is warming feeding warming? (part 2)'.
• #### A Novel Averaging Principle Provides Insights in the Impact of Intratumoral Heterogeneity on Tumor Progression

Typically stochastic differential equations (SDEs) involve an additive or multiplicative noise term. Here, we are interested in stochastic differential equations for which the white noise is nonlinearly integrated into the corresponding evolution term, typically termed as random ordinary differential equations (RODEs). The classical averaging methods fail to treat such RODEs. Therefore, we introduce a novel averaging method appropriate to be applied to a specific class of RODEs. To exemplify the importance of our method, we apply it to an important biomedical problem, in particular, we implement the method to the assessment of intratumoral heterogeneity impact on tumor dynamics. Precisely, we model gliomas according to a well-known Go or Grow (GoG) model, and tumor heterogeneity is modeled as a stochastic process. It has been shown that the corresponding deterministic GoG model exhibits an emerging Allee effect (bistability). In contrast, we analytically and computationally show that the introduction of white noise, as a model of intratumoral heterogeneity, leads to monostable tumor growth. This monostability behavior is also derived even when spatial cell diffusion is taken into account.
• #### Oscillatory and stability of a mixed type difference equation with variable coefficients

The goal of this paper is to study the oscillatory and stability of the mixed type difference equation with variable coefficients $\Delta x(n)=\sum_{i=1}^{\ell}p_{i}(n)x(\tau_{i}(n))+\sum_{j=1}^{m}q_{j}(n)x(\sigma_{i}(n)),\quad n\ge n_{0},$ where $\tau_{i}(n)$ is the delay term and $\sigma_{j}(n)$ is the advance term and they are positive real sequences for $i=1,\cdots,l$ and $j=1,\cdots,m$, respectively, and $p_{i}(n)$ and $q_{j}(n)$ are real functions. This paper generalise some known results and the examples illustrate the results.
• #### Spatial Discretization for Stochastic Semi-Linear Subdiffusion Equations Driven by Fractionally Integrated Multiplicative Space-Time White Noise

Spatial discretization of the stochastic semilinear subdiffusion driven by integrated multiplicative space-time white noise is considered. The spatial discretization scheme discussed in Gy\"ongy \cite{gyo_space} and Anton et al. \cite{antcohque} for stochastic quasi-linear parabolic partial differential equations driven by multiplicative space-time noise is extended to the stochastic subdiffusion. The nonlinear terms $f$ and $\sigma$ satisfy the global Lipschitz conditions and the linear growth conditions. The space derivative and the integrated multiplicative space-time white noise are discretized by using finite difference methods. Based on the approximations of the Green functions which are expressed with the Mittag-Leffler functions, the optimal spatial convergence rates of the proposed numerical method are proved uniformly in space under the suitable smoothness assumptions of the initial values.
• #### Error estimates of a continuous Galerkin time stepping method for subdiffusion problem

A continuous Galerkin time stepping method is introduced and analyzed for subdiffusion problem in an abstract setting. The approximate solution will be sought as a continuous piecewise linear function in time $t$ and the test space is based on the discontinuous piecewise constant functions. We prove that the proposed time stepping method has the convergence order $O(\tau^{1+ \alpha}), \, \alpha \in (0, 1)$ for general sectorial elliptic operators for nonsmooth data by using the Laplace transform method, where $\tau$ is the time step size. This convergence order is higher than the convergence orders of the popular convolution quadrature methods (e.g., Lubich's convolution methods) and L-type methods (e.g., L1 method), which have only $O(\tau)$ convergence for the nonsmooth data. Numerical examples are given to verify the robustness of the time discretization schemes with respect to data regularity.
• #### A Comprehensive Review of the Composition, Nutritional Value, and Functional Properties of Camel Milk Fat

Recently, camel milk (CM) has been considered as a health-promoting icon due to its medicinal and nutritional benefits. CM fat globule membrane has numerous health-promoting properties, such as anti-adhesion and anti-bacterial properties, which are suitable for people who are allergic to cow’s milk. CM contains milk fat globules with a small size, which accounts for their rapid digestion. Moreover, it also comprises lower amounts of cholesterol and saturated fatty acids concurrent with higher levels of essential fatty acids than cow milk, with an improved lipid profile manifested by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. In addition, it is rich in phospholipids, especially plasmalogens and sphingomyelin, suggesting that CM fat may meet the daily nutritional requirements of adults and infants. Thus, CM and its dairy products have become more attractive for consumers. In view of this, we performed a comprehensive review of CM fat’s composition and nutritional properties. The overall goal is to increase knowledge related to CM fat characteristics and modify its unfavorable perception. Future studies are expected to be directed toward a better understanding of CM fat, which appears to be promising in the design and formulation of new products with significant health-promoting benefits.
• #### Layer Dynamics for the one dimensional $\eps$-dependent Cahn-Hilliard / Allen-Cahn Equation

We study the dynamics of the one-dimensional ε-dependent Cahn-Hilliard / Allen-Cahn equation within a neighborhood of an equilibrium of N transition layers, that in general does not conserve mass. Two different settings are considered which differ in that, for the second, we impose a mass-conservation constraint in place of one of the zero-mass flux boundary conditions at x = 1. Motivated by the study of Carr and Pego on the layered metastable patterns of Allen-Cahn in [10], and by this of Bates and Xun in [5] for the Cahn-Hilliard equation, we implement an N-dimensional, and a mass-conservative N−1-dimensional manifold respectively; therein, a metastable state with N transition layers is approximated. We then determine, for both cases, the essential dynamics of the layers (ode systems with the equations of motion), expressed in terms of local coordinates relative to the manifold used. In particular, we estimate the spectrum of the linearized Cahn-Hilliard / Allen-Cahn operator, and specify wide families of ε-dependent weights δ(ε), µ(ε), acting at each part of the operator, for which the dynamics are stable and rest exponentially small in ε. Our analysis enlightens the role of mass conservation in the classification of the general mixed problem into two main categories where the solution has a profile close to Allen-Cahn, or, when the mass is conserved, close to the Cahn-Hilliard solution.
• #### New Extremal Binary Self-dual Codes from block circulant matrices and block quadratic residue circulant matrices

In this paper, we construct self-dual codes from a construction that involves both block circulant matrices and block quadratic residue circulant matrices. We provide conditions when this construction can yield self-dual codes. We construct self-dual codes of various lengths over F2 and F2 + uF2. Using extensions, neighbours and sequences of neighbours, we construct many new self-dual codes. In particular, we construct one new self-dual code of length 66 and 51 new self-dual codes of length 68.
• #### New Self-dual Codes from 2 x 2 block circulant matrices, Group Rings and Neighbours of Neighbours

In this paper, we construct new self-dual codes from a construction that involves a unique combination; $2 \times 2$ block circulant matrices, group rings and a reverse circulant matrix. There are certain conditions, specified in this paper, where this new construction yields self-dual codes. The theory is supported by the construction of self-dual codes over the rings $\FF_2$, $\FF_2+u\FF_2$ and $\FF_4+u\FF_4$. Using extensions and neighbours of codes, we construct $32$ new self-dual codes of length $68$. We construct 48 new best known singly-even self-dual codes of length 96.
• #### Galerkin finite element approximation of a stochastic semilinear fractional subdiffusion with fractionally integrated additive noise

A Galerkin finite element method is applied to approximate the solution of a semilinear stochastic space and time fractional subdiffusion problem with the Caputo fractional derivative of the order $\alpha \in (0, 1)$, driven by fractionally integrated additive noise. After discussing the existence, uniqueness and regularity results, we approximate the noise with the piecewise constant function in time in order to obtain a regularized stochastic fractional subdiffusion problem. The regularized problem is then approximated by using the finite element method in spatial direction. The mean squared errors are proved based on the sharp estimates of the various Mittag-Leffler functions involved in the integrals. Numerical experiments are conducted to show that the numerical results are consistent with the theoretical findings.
• #### New binary self-dual codes of lengths 56, 58, 64, 80 and 92 from a modification of the four circulant construction.

In this work, we give a new technique for constructing self-dual codes over commutative Frobenius rings using $\lambda$-circulant matrices. The new construction was derived as a modification of the well-known four circulant construction of self-dual codes. Applying this technique together with the building-up construction, we construct singly-even binary self-dual codes of lengths 56, 58, 64, 80 and 92 that were not known in the literature before. Singly-even self-dual codes of length 80 with $\beta \in \{2,4,5,6,8\}$ in their weight enumerators are constructed for the first time in the literature.
• #### Composite Matrices from Group Rings, Composite G-Codes and Constructions of Self-Dual Codes

In this work, we define composite matrices which are derived from group rings. We extend the idea of G-codes to composite G-codes. We show that these codes are ideals in a group ring, where the ring is a finite commutative Frobenius ring and G is an arbitrary finite group. We prove that the dual of a composite G-code is also a composite G-code. We also define quasi-composite G-codes. Additionally, we study generator matrices, which consist of the identity matrices and the composite matrices. Together with the generator matrices, the well known extension method, the neighbour method and its generalization, we find extremal binary self-dual codes of length 68 with new weight enumerators for the rare parameters $\gamma$ = 7; 8 and 9: In particular, we find 49 new such codes. Moreover, we show that the codes we find are inaccessible from other constructions.
• #### High order algorithms for numerical solution of fractional differential equations

In this paper, two novel high order numerical algorithms are proposed for solving fractional differential equations where the fractional derivative is considered in the Caputo sense. The total domain is discretized into a set of small subdomains and then the unknown functions are approximated using the piecewise Lagrange interpolation polynomial of degree three and degree four. The detailed error analysis is presented, and it is analytically proven that the proposed algorithms are of orders 4 and 5. The stability of the algorithms is rigorously established and the stability region is also achieved. Numerical examples are provided to check the theoretical results and illustrate the efficiency and applicability of the novel algorithms.