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Enhancement of the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells via sono‐synthesis of Al‐doped TiO2 as the electron transport layer

Nowadays, there is a focus on perovskite solar cells (PSCs) as one of the most efficient photovoltaic systems. This research presents the effect of the fabrication method on the aluminum‐doped titanium dioxide (Al‐doped TiO2) as the electron transport layer for the improvement of photovoltaic performance of mesostructured PSCs. In the initial step, TiO2 sol with different concentrations of Al+3 was prepared using the sol‐gel method in the presence of ultrasonic irradiation with low intensity. The compact TiO2 films (c‐TiO2) were deposited using the spin‐coating method, and after thermal treatment, were used to fabricate PSCs. Structural, optical, morphological, and electrical properties of layers were studied using different characterizations. The results obtained imply that increasing the conductivity of Al‐doped TiO2 layers compared to undoped TiO2 requires an optimal amount of Al dopant. According to the applied optimization, the PSCs achieved the best performance when the Al dopant concentration was 1 wt%. Therefore, the best device containing 1 wt% Al‐doped TiO2 film showed a short‐circuit current density of 24.06 mA/cm2, open‐circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.970 V, and fill factor of 0.67, yielding a power conversion efficiency of 15.34%.
The Effects of Iron Application Foliarly at Different Times and Amounts on Agricultural Characteristics in Some Peanut Varieties

This study was aimed to determine the effects of treated iron doses on agricultural characteristics by appyling foliar in some peanut varieties (NC-7 and Sultan). It was conducted at different times (flowering period and pod formation period) and doses (control, 400 kg da -1, 500 kg da -1, 600 kg da-1) in the farmer's field in the Göçmenler district in the Hardallık village of Kadirli, Osmaniye, in April and September of 2020. The study was arranged in a "Split-Split Plots Experiment Desing" with three replications, and varieties to the main parcels, treatment time to the sub-parcels, iron doses to the sub-sub-parcels, were treated. In the study, variety, dose, varietyxdose, timexdose, varietyxtimexdose interactions were found to be statistically important in pod yield. In terms of number of pod per plant, 100 pod weight, 100 seed weight; varietyxdose, timexdose, varietyxtimexdose interactions are important, however in the seed ratio these interactions turned out to be statistically insignificant except from variety. According to the results obtained, the highest pod yield was obtained as 521.1 kg da-1 from treatments of Sultan varieties in terms of varieties; it was obtained as 544.5 kg da -1 from pod formation period and 400 kg da -1 dose in the terms of varietyxtime interaction and it was obtained as 512.6 kg da -1 from 400 kg da-1treatment in terms of dose. As a result; for both periods in order to achieve high pod yield in peanut cultivation, 400 kg da -1 iron dose treatment and Sultan variety in Osmaniye conditions can be recommended.
Robust models for approximate multitrait evaluations

This study is a part of a bigger study to validate an approximate multitrait model for prediction of breeding values. The approximate multitrait model is a two-step procedure where solutions for fixed effects from single trait models are subtracted from the phenotypes and a multitrait model is applied on these preadjusted data. The main focus in this presentation is to quantify the effect on genetic gain of adding or not a year effect into the approximate multitrait model. This is done in a stochastic simulation study of a dairy cattle population. There was a significant effect of adding a year effect into the model on genetic gain for total merit. Genetic correlations between production and the other traits in the breeding goal were estimated with the models corresponding to the ones used for prediction of breeding values. These showed considerable differences with the ones used in the simulation and with the ones obtained from an approximate multitrait model without the year effect. Adding a year effect in the model provided more robust genetic trends and took selection bias into account. These conclusions might also apply for international breeding evaluations. ___________________________________________________________________________
Investigating The Relationship Between Midwifery Students’ View on Traditional/Complementary Medicine and Health Perception: A Descriptive Study

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the view of midwifery students on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices and their health perception. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the midwifery department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university in the Black Sea Region between October 4th and November 22nd, 2021 (n=304). Descriptive information form, Complementary, Alternative and Conventional Medicine Attitude Scale (CACMAS), and Health Perception Scale were used to collect the data. SPSS 23.0 statistical program was used for conducting data analysis and the data were presented using mean, standard deviation, number, and percentage values. Correlation analysis was performed to investigate the relationship between the variables. Results: A total of 304 female students participated in this study with a mean age of 20.98 ± 2.18 years. Among them, 68.4% of the students had a family income below the minimum wage, 77.6% had a nuclear family, and 50.3% lived in the city center. Cupping (blood letting 83.8%) was the most frequent CAM practice, and acupuncture (55.9%) was the most common practice for women’s health. Mean score of the students was 111.5 ± 19.1 of 189 points on the CACMAS and 52.7 ± 7.08 points on the Health Perception Scale. No significant correlation was found between the scores of the CACMAS and Health Perception Scale (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Students’ views on traditional complementary medicine and health perceptions were found to be high. It is necessary to increase the awareness of students on these topics.
ANALYSIS OF COOPERATION, ADAPTATION, EXPERTISE, AND COMMUNICATION EFFECTS ON SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY OF TELKOMSEL DISTRIBUTOR PARTNERS IN PADANG BRANCH

This paper aims to clarify the relationship between cooperation, adaptation, expertise, and communication affecting customer satisfaction and loyalty in B2B environment. We use purposive sampling method and collect primary data: documentation and questionnaire as the media of data collection. The partial least square regression become the technique of analysis to test the probabilities of influences (direct/indirect) to asses the validity and realibility for outer model and structural model. The relationship quality aspects of telecommunication service (communication and expertise) positively related with customer loyalty which is mediated trough customer satisfaction. The study is one of the few empirical investigations into marketing relationship in B2B concept, based on cooperation, adaptation, expertise, communication and examining the mediating effect of customer satisfaction on customer loyalty. This study suggest that in developing country like Indonesia, communicatian on social media and celebrity endorsement more efficient in regional, but in district area we suggest that focus on salesman training (competences) and economy incentive for partners.
Apolipoprotein E in Cardiometabolic and Neurological Health and Diseases

A preponderance of evidence obtained from genetically modified mice and human population studies reveals the association of apolipoprotein E (apoE) deficiency and polymorphisms with pathogenesis of numerous chronic diseases, including atherosclerosis, obesity/diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. The human APOE gene is polymorphic with three major alleles, ε2, ε3 and ε4, encoding apoE2, apoE3, and apoE4, respectively. The APOE gene is expressed in many cell types, including hepatocytes, adipocytes, immune cells of the myeloid lineage, vascular smooth muscle cells, and in the brain. ApoE is present in subclasses of plasma lipoproteins, and it mediates the clearance of atherogenic lipoproteins from plasma circulation via its interaction with LDL receptor family proteins and heparan sulfate proteoglycans. Extracellular apoE also interacts with cell surface receptors and confers signaling events for cell regulation, while apoE expressed endogenously in various cell types regulates cell functions via autocrine and paracrine mechanisms. This review article focuses on lipoprotein transport-dependent and -independent mechanisms by which apoE deficiency or polymorphisms contribute to cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, and neurological disorders.
A prospective randomized control trial comparing intracorporeal sutures and tackers for mesh fixation in laparoscopic ventral hernias repair: intraoperative considerations

Background: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) has covered a long distance since its first reported case in 1993. It is an established procedure, but the mesh fixation technique is a contested area. There is a paucity of literature comparing intracorporeal suturing with tackers for mesh fixation. Objectives: This study was done to check the feasibility of intracorporeal suture mesh fixation by comparing its intraoperative dynamics with tacker fixation. Patients and methods: 43 patients with defect size less than 8 cm were considered. They were randomized into two groups: group I, intracorporeal suture fixation, and group II, tacker fixation. Randomization was ascertained by assigning computer-generated random numbers using the technique of block randomization. Further, sealed envelopes were used for concealed allocation. Intraoperative variables were recorded and analyzed for 40 patients (20 in each group) as 3 were excluded from the study due to non-progression of dissection due to dense adhesions. Results: Operative mesh fixation time (49.4 ± 7.83 min versus 17.2 ± 2.86 min, p <0.0001) was found much lesser in group II. Total operative time was found to be significantly higher in group I (113.6 ± 0.91 min versus 88.35 ± 8.27 min, p <0.0001). Average blood loss was less in group I compared to group II (30.25 ± 8.95 ml versus 37.75 ± 11.41 ml, p =0.026). Conclusion: Intracorporeal suturing is a viable alternative for mesh fixation in LVHRs. patients have less intraoperative blood losses statistically significantly.
Social and Emotional Variables as Predictors of Students’ Perceived Cognitive Competence and Academic Performance

Research extensively highlights the importance of social-emotional skills in learning and development. In this study, we evaluated whether social and emotional variables directly impact students’ perceived cognitive competence and academic performance through a structural equation model. Survey responses (N = 29,384) were collected from 114 K-12 schools in a large school district in Alberta. Results showed that cognitive competence was directly predicted by social cognition and social competence but indirectly by emotional competence through the mediating effect of social competence. Academic performance was also directly predicted by social cognition. Cognitive competence was positively associated with academic emotions, while academic performance was negatively associated with them. Overall, our findings suggest that learning is a highly social process, and investing in the development of social-emotional skills must be a priority, with a primary focus on creating positive and supportive learning environments. Future research may adjust this model and target more specific social-emotional variables.
An Analysis of the Influence of Lesson Study on Preservice Secondary Mathematics Teachers' View of Self-As Mathematics Expert

AN ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF LESSON STUDY ON PRESERVICE SECONDARY MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ VIEW OF SELF-AS MATHEMATICS EXPERT Julie Stafford-Plummer Department of Mathematics Education Master of Arts This research seeks to investigate the influence of lesson study on preservice secondary mathematics teachers’ view of self as mathematics expert. The study acknowledges the commonly held belief that prospective mathematics teachers have that they know and understand secondary mathematics. The purpose in engaging the preservice teachers in lesson study is to dislodge this belief. In particular, this research report focuses on one preservice teacher and her experiences during lesson study. Using the data collected, the researcher reports on the baseline beliefs that the preservice teacher held toward her knowledge of secondary mathematics, her mathematical experiences during the actual lesson study phase of the research and the final status of her beliefs in relation to her secondary mathematics understanding. After assessing the preservice teacher’s beliefs, the report focuses on the moves the preservice teacher makes to protect her identity as a knower of mathematics. The report details how the researcher probed the subject’s views through a follow-up interview. The researcher discovered during the follow-up interview that the subject was finally able to admit her lack of mathematical knowledge and her desire to not be seen as ‘dumb’ in front of the interviewer. The implications of the study suggest that teacher educators should be sensitive to preservice secondary teachers’ perceptions of their mathematical knowledge and teacher educators should watch for the moves preservice teachers make to shift conversation away from mathematics topics.
COVID-19: The Black Swan for Green Supply Chain Management in Pakistan

For the last few decades, the business practices have primarily been focusing on the green and sustainable practices that mainly focus on the preservation of the environment and correspond to corporate social responsibility. But the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has left unprecedented effects on the business world. Against this backdrop, the current study entails investigation of the antecedents and consequences of green supply chain management in the post-COVID-19 era. The term black swan stands true for the event. The term could be believed to be accurate as all aspects of the supply chain have been observed to be influenced by the swan (customers with panic/regulated buying, suppliers with hoarding, inventories witnessing bullwhip effects). The current study, therefore, offers a novel explanation by linking various actors of green supply chain management and how the interplay of those actors can influence the supply chain and overall firm performance post COVID-19.
Preoperative Multiparametric Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Correlates with Prognosis and Recurrence Patterns in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Simple Summary Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been considered a noninvasive prognostic biomarker in some cancers; however, the correlation with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains inconclusive. The aim of our study was to identify quantitative MRI parameters associated with prognosis and recurrence patterns. In an analysis of data from the 136 patients ultimately included in this study, we found that the value of the pure diffusion coefficient D in intravoxel incoherent MRI is an independent risk factor for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS), while a low value of D is significantly associated with a higher risk of local recurrence. All the patients have been operated on with histopathology for further evaluation. Based on the results of our research, we believe that it is possible in clinical practice to stratify patients based on quantitative MRI data in order to guide treatment strategies, reduce the risk of local tumor recurrence, and improve patients’ prognosis. Abstract Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to be associated with prognosis in some tumors; however, the correlation in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) remains inconclusive. In this retrospective study, we ultimately included 136 patients and analyzed quantitative MRI parameters that are associated with prognosis and recurrence patterns in PDAC using survival analysis and competing risks models; all the patients have been operated on with histopathology and immunohistochemical staining for further evaluation. In intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), we found that pure-diffusion coefficient D value was an independent risk factor for overall survival (OS) (HR: 1.696, 95% CI: 1.003–2.869, p = 0.049) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) (HR: 2.066, 95% CI: 1.252–3.409, p = 0.005). A low D value (≤1.08 × 10−3 mm2/s) was significantly associated with a higher risk of local recurrence (SHR: 5.905, 95% CI: 2.107–16.458, p = 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that patients with high D and f values had significantly better outcomes with adjuvant chemotherapy. Distant recurrence patients in the high-D value group who received chemotherapy may significantly improve their OS and RFS. It was found that preoperative multiparametric quantitative MRI correlates with prognosis and recurrence patterns in PDAC. Diffusion coefficient D value can be used as a noninvasive biomarker for predicting prognosis and recurrence patterns in PDAC.
Delayed Decline of Cognitive Function by Antihypertensive Agents: A Cohort Study Linked with Genotype Data

Arterial hypertension is among factors with the potential for increasing the risk of cognitive impairment in elderly subjects. However, studies investigating the effects of antihypertensives on cognitive function have reported mixed results. We have used the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC) Uniform Data Set (UDS) to investigate the effect of each class of antihypertensives, both as single and combined, in reducing the rate of conversion from normal to mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The use of antihypertensive drugs was associated with 21% (Hazard ratio: 0.79, p<01001) delay in the rate of conversion to MCI. This effect was modulated by age, gender, and genotypic APOE4 allele. Among different antihypertensive subclasses, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) (24%, HR: 0.76, P=0.004), diuretics (21%, HR: 0.79, P=0.006), and α1-adrenergic blockers (α1-ABs) (23%, HR: 0.77, P=0.034) significantly delayed the rate of MCI conversion. A significant effect was observed with the selective L-type voltage-gated CCBs, dihydropyridines, amlodipine (47%, HR=0.53, P<0.001) and nifedipine (49%, HR=0.51, P=0.012), whereas non-DHPs showed insignificant effect. Loop diuretics, potassium sparing diuretics, and thiazides all significantly reduced the rate of MCI conversion. Combination of α1-AB and diuretics led to synergistic effects; combination of vasodilators plus β-blockers (βBs), and α1-AB plus βBs led to additive effect in delaying the rate of MCI conversion, when compared to a single drug. Our results could have implications for the more effective treatment of hypertensive elderly adults who are likely to be at high risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The choice of combination of antihypertensive therapy should also consider the combination which would lead to an optimum benefit on cognitive function.
Effect of Preoperative Joint Space Width on Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation: Outcomes at Midterm Follow-up

Background: It remains unclear whether lateral joint space narrowing without severe cartilage loss before meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) affects clinical outcomes and graft extrusion. Hypothesis: Patients with greater preoperative joint space narrowing would show more graft extrusion, more osteoarthritis progression, and worse clinical outcomes than would those with less narrowing. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 61 patients who underwent lateral MAT and had a minimum follow-up of 4 to 5 years. The median preoperative joint space width (JSW) on Rosenberg view radiographs was used to classify patients into those with less joint space narrowing (JSW ≥3 mm; group A) and greater joint space narrowing (JSW <3 mm; group B). We compared differences between groups in terms of graft extrusion and articular cartilage loss (modified Outerbridge grade ≥3) on 1-year postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and changes in JSW and clinical outcomes at the last follow-up. Results: There were 31 patients in group A and 30 patients in group B; the mean follow-up time for all patients was 64.4 ± 10.3 months. All patients showed a significant preoperative to postoperative improvement in outcome scores (P < .001 for all). The mean preoperative JSW was 3.8 ± 0.9 mm in group A and 2.3 ± 0.4 mm in group B (P < .001). In group B, there was more graft extrusion on postoperative MRI scans (3.0 ± 0.9 vs 1.9 ± 0.6 mm, respectively; P < .001) and a higher proportion of patients with pathological graft extrusion at final follow-up (43.3% vs 12.9%, respectively; P = .011) compared with group A. At 1 year postoperatively, cartilage loss grade ≥3 was observed at the lateral femoral condyle in 3.2% and 20.0% of patients in groups A and B (P = .053), respectively, and at the lateral tibial plateau in 3.2% and 30.0% of patients (P = .006), respectively. There were moderate correlations between graft extrusion and preoperative absolute JSW (r = –0.471; P < .001) and preoperative relative JSW (r = –0.428; P = .001). Conclusion: Patients with less preoperative joint space narrowing had less graft extrusion and cartilage loss on 1-year postoperative MRI scans, as well as better radiological and clinical outcomes at midterm follow-up, compared with patients with greater preoperative narrowing.
Evaluating corporate environmental reporting

In the field of environmental reporting, three recent tendencies can be noted. Firstly, some countries have started to impose legal obligations on firms. Secondly, a less stringent, implicit societal demand to be open on environmental issues has arisen from both primary and secondary stakeholders. Thirdly, those firms that do report experience an increasing need to move from environmental statements and intentions to quantified, comparable, verifiable and even verified information. These developments also affect evaluation systems of environmental reports. Ratings and research differ with regard to the normative character of the approach, the importance attached to principles of external reporting, the criteria on the basis of which the reports are collected, and the method of data collection. Based on an analysis of different rating systems and their results, it can be concluded that such evaluations will increasingly advance beyond the stage of counting individual reporting components, paying more attention to reliability, consistency and relevance. Meeting such stricter requirement will have implications for both practitioners and academics.
Elevations change fungal communities of the bulk soil, rhizosphere and root of Rhododendron delavayi Franch (Ericaceae) by affecting soil properties in a karst area, southwest China

ABSTRACT Rhododendron delavayi is a natural shrub with importance in preventing rocky desertification in the karst regions of Bijie city of China. The structure of fungal communities in bulk soil, rhizosphere and roots of R. delavayi at three elevations was analyzed by ITS2 amplicon sequencing. The results showed that the soil pH was highest at 1448 m, while the content of available phosphorus, total nitrogen and total phosphorus was lowest at 1821 m. The Shannon of fungal communities in bulk soil was higher than roots at 1448 m. Ascomycota and Basidiomycota were the most dominant phyla present in bulk soil, rhizosphere and root endophyte. The pH was positively related to Chytridiomycota and Glomeromycota in bulk soil at 1643 m. Ammonium-nitrogen significantly influenced the fungal communities in bulk soil, while the elevations impacted the diversity of fungal communities by affecting available phosphorus content in bulk soil and roots. In summary, elevation significantly affected the diversity and structure of fungal communities by affecting soil pH and nutrient levels, and the fungal communities helped R. delavayi in adaptating to different elevations.