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Research of the treatment of depleted nickel­plating electrolytes by the ferritization method

Considerable attention has been paid recently to the development of comprehensive recycling of industrial wastewater, which provides for an appropriate degree of purification for both organization of circulation water supply, and subsequent disposal of waste of water treatment. The improved ferritization process, which allows decreasing original concentration of nickel ions in depleted electrolytes of nickel plating from 50–100 g/dm 3 to <0.2 mg/dm 3 , was presented. The experimental ferrite-reactor with the use of the traditional thermal and electromagnetic pulse method of activation of ferritization process in the range of generating frequencies of up to 0.9 kHz was developed. Economic benefits of the use of the electromagnetic pulse activation compared to the high temperature one were identified. Kinetics of extraction of nickel and iron ions from aqueous solutions was explored. The impact of the basic technological parameters of ferritization at different ways of activation was experimentally determined. The most effective results of treatment of highly concentrated wastewater were achieved using the electromagnetic pulse (T=20 °C) and thermal (T=70 °C) way of activation of the ferritization process at the original ration of concentration Fe 2+ /Ni 2+ within 3/1–4/1, total concentration of ions of heavy metals of 20–25 g/dm 3 , original pH of the reaction mixture of 9.5 and duration of ferritization process of 15 min. Research into phase composition and physical properties of ferritization sediments was performed. Comparative analysis of sediment volumes at different ways of compaction was carried out. Sediments are mainly characterized by the crystalline structure, ferromagnetic properties, and considerable chemical resistance. This provides for actual environmental ways of recycling, which makes it possible to avoid the loss of valuable and, at the same time, toxic metal – nickel. The proposed comprehensive process of recycling liquid industrial waste prevents pollution of the environment, ensures effective and efficient use of water, raw materials, and power in the system of galvanic production.
Social-Media Addiction Among Late Adolescents: Self-Esteem and Narcissism as Predictor

Social media addiction is the compulsive behavior in the use of social media so that it becomes the symptom of addictive behavior. Adolescents is one of the biggest users of social media and smartphones. This study was conducted to examine the effect of self-esteem and narcissism on social-media addiction among late adolescents. Participants who took part in this study were 374 people as active users of social media and at least use social media for more than 2 hours per day. The measuring instruments used are the Rosenberg SelfEsteem Scale, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory-Likert, and the Bergen Social-Media Addiction Scale. To prove the hypothesis, we used multiple linear regression analysis technique. The results show that there is a significant influence on self-esteem and narcissism on social media addiction among late adolescents, with the contribution of 11.3% from the two variables, namely self-esteem and narcissism on social-media addiction among late adolescents (R = 0.113, p = 0.00, < 0.05).
Observation of a highly conductive warm dense state of water with ultrafast pump–probe free-electron-laser measurements

The electrical conductivity of water under extreme temperatures and densities plays a central role in modeling planetary magnetic fields. Experimental data are vital to test theories of high-energy-density water and assess the possible development and presence of extraterrestrial life. These states are also important in biology and chemistry studies when specimens in water are confined and excited using ultrafast optical or free-electron lasers (FELs). Here we utilize femtosecond optical lasers to measure the transient reflection and transmission of ultrathin water sheet samples uniformly heated by a 13.6 nm FEL approaching a highly conducting state at electron temperatures exceeding 20 000 K. The experiment probes the trajectory of water through the high-energy-density phase space and provides insights into changes in the index of refraction, charge carrier densities, and AC electrical conductivity at optical frequencies. At excitation energy densities exceeding 10 MJ/kg, the index of refraction falls to n = 0.7, and the thermally excited free-carrier density reaches ne = 5 × 1027 m−3, which is over an order of magnitude higher than that of the electron carriers produced by direct photoionization. Significant specular reflection is observed owing to critical electron density shielding of electromagnetic waves. The measured optical conductivity reaches 2 × 104 S/m, a value that is one to two orders of magnitude lower than those of simple metals in a liquid state. At electron temperatures below 15 000 K, the experimental results agree well with the theoretical calculations using density-functional theory/molecular-dynamics simulations. With increasing temperature, the electron density increases and the system approaches a Fermi distribution. In this regime, the conductivities agree better with predictions from the Ziman theory of liquid metals.
Incidence of febrile seizures and associated factors in children in Soweto, South Africa.

BACKGROUND Febrile seizures (FSs) are a common cause of paediatric emergencies, but there is limited research on the aetiology and epidemiology of FSs, especially in Africa. OBJECTIVES To determine the incidence of FS hospitalisations in children aged 6 - 59 months in Soweto, South Africa, and factors associated with FS hospitalisations. METHOD In a secondary data analysis using a cohort of children enrolled in a 9-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine efficacy trial conducted in Soweto during 1998 - 2005, the incidence of FS hospitalisation was calculated and stratified by age group. Regression analysis was used to investigate factors associated with FS at the time of hospitalisation. Influenza A, influenza B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus and parainfluenza were investigated for among those with respiratory symptoms using immunofluorescent assays. RESULTS FSs accounted for 780 (11.0%) of 7 126 hospitalisations during the study period. The overall incidence of FSs was 4.4 (95% confidence interval (CI) 4.10 - 4.97) per 1 000 person-years, with the highest incidence in children aged 12 - 23 months (7.25; 95% CI 6.44 - 8.14). Among hospitalised children, FS hospitalisation was associated with HIV-negative status (odds ratio (OR) 6.25; 95% CI 4.34 - 8.99), body temperature ≥39ºC (OR 2.03; 95% CI 1.56 - 2.64) and concurrent diagnosis of acute otitis media (OR 2.16; 95% CI 1.74 - 2.67). Influenza A was identified in 44/515 FS hospitalisations (8.5%) compared with 123/3 794 non-FS hospitalisations (3.2%) (OR 2.22; 95% CI 1.56 - 3.16). In contrast, RSV detection was less commonly identified in children with FSs (21; 4.1%) than without (419; 11.0%) (OR 0.36; 95% CI 0.24 - 0.54). CONCLUSIONS FSs contributed significantly to the burden of paediatric hospitalisations in Soweto, and were strongly associated with influenza A virus infection.
Novel Hybrid Flow Diverter for Intracranial Aneurysm

An intracranial aneurysm is a weakened area in the wall of a cerebral artery which causes abnormal localized ballooning of the blood vessel. As an aneurysm grows, it puts pressure on adjacent structures and may eventually rupture, leading to severe complications or even sudden death. The standard treatments for intracranial aneurysms include traditional craniotomy and endovascular coiling. The purpose of these treatments is to stop the blood flow to an aneurysm to reduce the risk of rupture. In recent years, another new device, "flow diverter", has gained popularity. It is placed in the parent artery to divert the blood flow away from the weakened area, isolating aneurysms from normal circulation. Although flow diverter stents have great potential, there remains clinical issues to be resolved. This paper proposes a unique hybrid flow diverter, the first of its kind in the world, for treatment of the intracranial aneurysm. The hybrid flow diverter is designed to have variable mesh densities, with the denser side facing an aneurysm to block the blood flow and the lighter side facing the artery to prevent stenosis. It is deployed in the main cerebral artery next to an aneurysm to divert the blood flow away from the weakened aneurysm. Simulation results showed that the hybrid flow diverter reduced the blood flow into an aneurysm by a whopping 75-95%. The residence time of the blood flow inside an aneurysm was 12.47 times longer with the hybrid flow diverter, which may trigger thrombogenic reaction to fill an aneurysm and thus reduce the risk of rupture.
Extremal graphs for odd wheels

For a graph H , the Turán number of H , denoted by ex (n,H) , is the maximum number of edges of an n ‐vertex H ‐free graph. Let g(n,H) denote the maximum number of edges not contained in any monochromatic copy of H in a 2‐edge‐coloring of Kn . A wheel Wm is a graph formed by connecting a single vertex to all vertices of a cycle of length m−1 . The Turán number of W2k was determined by Simonovits in 1960s. In this paper, we determine ex (n,W2k+1) when n is sufficiently large. We also show that, for sufficient large n , g(n,W2k+1)=ex(n,W2k+1) which confirms a conjecture posed by Keevash and Sudakov for odd wheels.
Sociodemographic, Circumstantial, and Psychopathological Predictors of Involuntary Admission of Patients with Acute Psychosis

Studies have consistently determined that patients with acute psychosis are more likely to be involuntarily admitted, although few studies examine specific risk factors of involuntary admission (IA) among this patient group. Data from all patients presenting in the psychiatric emergency department (PED) over a period of one year were extracted. Acute psychosis was identified using specific diagnostic criteria. Predictors of IA were determined using logistic regression analysis. Out of 2533 emergency consultations, 597 patients presented with symptoms of acute psychosis, of whom 118 were involuntarily admitted (19.8%). Involuntarily admitted patients were more likely to arrive via police escort (odds ratio (OR) 10.94) or ambulance (OR 2.95), live in a psychiatric residency/nursing home (OR 2.76), report non-adherence to medication (OR 2.39), and were less likely to suffer from (comorbid) substance abuse (OR 0.53). Use of mechanical restraint was significantly associated with IA (OR 13.31). Among psychopathological aspects, aggressiveness was related to the highest risk of IA (OR 6.18), followed by suicidal intent (OR 5.54), disorientation (OR 4.66), tangential thinking (OR 3.95), and suspiciousness (OR 2.80). Patients stating fears were less likely to be involuntarily admitted (OR 0.25). By understanding the surrounding influencing factors, patient care can be improved with the aim of reducing the use of coercion.
Combined antimicrobial effect of bacteriocins of LAB isolated from a traditional brine table olives and essential oils against foodborne pathogens

The study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activity of bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria isolated from olive brine and three essential oils (Thyme, Rosemary and Oregano Eos) alone and in combination against the Gram-positive L. monocytogenes and the Gram-negative E. coli O157: H7. The antimicrobial activity was determined by evaluation of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the tested antimicrobial agents. The evaluation demonstrates that the two CFSs of lactic strains and the purified bacteriocins inhibit the growth of both L. monocytogenes and E. coli . The results showed that thyme EO is most effective followed by rosemary and Oregano Eos. Thus, all combination executed against L. monocytogenes using the checkerboard technique showed an additive effect unless the CFSs of LAB in combination with Thyme EO which showed no interactive effect. Whereas the combination against E. coli, only two bacteriocins in combination with Thyme EO and ELBC02 bacteriocin in combination with Rosemary EO that showed an additive effect. The results obtained in these studies coupled with the right knowledge opens the way to the combination as a new field of application whose goal is confined to conservation and the safety of food.
Influence of head group and chain length of surfactants used for stabilising liquid crystal shells

ABSTRACT We investigate the stability and textural development in nematic liquid crystal (LC) shells, with aqueous interior and exterior, as a function of the type and concentration of surfactant stabiliser of the shell interfaces. The LC is the common thermotropic nematic 5CB and the surfactants are commercial, of cat- as well as of anionic type, with varying alkyl chain length. In addition to stabilising the shell interfaces, surfactants are generally assumed to promote radial (homeotropic) LC alignment, based on prior studies where the surfactant concentration was well above the critical micelle concentration (CMC). Here, we focus on the low-concentration range, below CMC. We find that both cat- and anionic surfactants can stabilise shells, although the higher water solubility of cationics can render stabilisation more difficult. We also conclude that surfactants do not necessarily impose homeotropic alignment; if the surfactant concentration is very low, the director may adopt planar alignment at the 5CB–water interface. Interestingly, the threshold concentration, where the surfactant takes control of alignment, is different for the shell inside and outside. Shells stabilised by solutions of surfactant with concentration near the threshold may therefore adopt a hybrid configuration, with homeotropic inside and planar outside. Graphical Abstract
Analysis on the Structure of Influencing Factors of Sustainable Supply Chain Implementation of Water Diversion Project

The systematic analysis of the hierarchical relationship among the factors affecting the sustainable supply chain implementation of water diversion projects has theoretical value and practical significance for the sustainable development of large-scale water diversion projects. Through the investigation of relevant literature, books, web pages, materials, and discussions with relevant experts and scholars, a total of 23 factors influencing the sustainable supply chain implementation of water diversion projects were identified. Then using ISM (Interpretative Structural Modeling Method) to analyze the causality of each factor, a multi-level hierarchical structure model was obtained. The results showed that: 1) The surface-level influencing factors of the sustainable supply chain implementation of the water diversion project mainly included 8 factors such as water-saving awareness and water-saving intensity in the diversion area, water quality, water pollution and other disasters, effective incentive mechanisms, etc., and surface-level influencing factors were directly related to the sustainable supply chain implementation of water diversion projects. 2) The indirect influencing factors of the sustainable supply chain of water diversion projects included 12 factors such as the water quality and quantity guarantee rate of the supply chain, the government’s enforcement of laws and regulations, water distribution, ecological compensation, and compensation mechanisms for residents in the water source area. Indirect influencing factor scan acts directly on the direct influencing factors, and intervening in the factors that can be controlled by humans is one of the important ways to improve the sustainable operation of water diversion projects. 3) The fundamental influencing factors for the sustainable supply chain implementation of water diversion projects included three factors: Resettlement policy, government financial support, and sound laws and regulations. Deep influencing factors had multi-channel influence and controllability, and intervening in them was the main means to improve the sustainable operation of water diversion projects.
The non-fungible token (NFT) market and its relationship with Bitcoin and Ethereum

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are transferrable rights to digital assets, such as art, in-game items, collectables, or music. The phenomenon and its markets have grown significantly since early 2021. We investigate the interrelationships between NFT sales, NFT users (unique active blockchain wallets), and the pricing of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). Using daily data between January 2018 and April 2021, we show that a Bitcoin price shock triggers an increase in NFT sales. Also, Ether price shocks reduce the number of active NFT wallets. The results suggest that (larger) cryptocurrency markets affect the growth and development of the (smaller) NFT market, but there is no reverse effect.
How Do Online Conflict Disclosures Support Enforcement? Evidence from Personal Financial Disclosures and Public Corruption

Public corruption is a concern for democracies around the world. In the U.S., states have responded to this issue by publishing personal financial disclosures (PFDs) for public officials online. PFDs are a conflict-of-interest disclosure designed to relieve agency conflicts between private citizens and government officials by documenting overlaps between officials’ financial interests and public responsibilities. This paper explores whether and how online PFD supports anticorruption enforcement. I present a stylized model illustrating how online PFD leads investigators to increase case referral volume and quality. Empirically, I find that online PFD for local officials is associated with increased referral rates and greater likelihoods of prosecution conditional on referral. I conduct 126 field interviews of federal prosecutors, journalists, and ethics commissions to understand the mechanisms behind these results. I conclude that online PFD supports the enforcement of local corruption by reducing disclosure acquisition costs for enforcement agents.
CXCL13 expression in mouse 4T1 breast cancer microenvironment elicits antitumor immune response by regulating immune cell infiltration

Abstract Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. Previous studies have reported contradictory performance of chemokine CXC motif ligand 13 (CXCL13) in breast cancer. In this study, The Cancer Genome Atlas database analysis revealed that CXCL13 was overexpressed in various human cancers including breast carcinoma, and associated with good clinical prognosis in breast cancer. Flow cytometry detection also found upregulated intracellular CXCL13 expression in human breast cancer cell lines. To explore the possible role of CXCL13 in the breast cancer microenvironment, mouse triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) was lentivirally transfected to stably overexpress mouse CXCL13 (4T1-CXCL13). Both parental 4T1 and 4T1-CXCL13 strains showed no in vitro or in vivo endogenous cell surface CXCR5 expression. In immune-competent BALB/c mice, the in vivo tumor growth of 4T1-CXCL13 was significantly inhibited and even completely eradicated, accompanied with increased infiltrations of CD4+, CD8+ T lymphocytes and CD11b+CD11c+ DCs. Further investigations showed that CXCL13 expression in the 4T1 tumor microenvironment elicited long-term antitumor immune memory, and rejection of distal parental tumor. The antitumor activity of CXCL13 was remarkedly impaired in BALB/cA-nu nude mice, or in BALB/c mice with CD8+ T lymphocyte or NK cell depletion. Our investigation indicated that CXCL13 expression in TNBC triggered effective antitumor immunity by chemoattracting immune cell infiltrations and could be considered as a novel prognostic marker for TNBC.
Creating a biophilic Wales: increasing the health and wellbeing of people, biodiversity and the environment

The National Botanic Garden of Wales (NBGW) is dedicated to the research and conservation of biodiversity, sustainability, lifelong learning and the enjoyment of our visitors. NBGW’s Conservation and Research programme includes four major themes: ‘Saving Plants and Fungi’, ‘Saving Pollinators’, ‘International Conservation and Research’ and ‘Science and Society’. This article describes some of NBGW’s activities in three of these core areas, focusing on our work within Wales. 1. Conserving and understanding Welsh plants, fungi and habitats. 2. Conserving pollinating insects and understanding pollinator ecosystem services. 3. Understanding and promoting the importance of plants and gardens for the health and wellbeing of people, wildlife and the environment. NBGW takes a multi-disciplinary approach that involves research, education, engagement, advocacy and direct conservation action. We aim to create a Biophilic Wales by increasing our understanding of the natural world and inspiring people to protect it. Wales is used as a study system to develop models that can applied throughout the world.
Highly Active Platinum Single-Atom Catalyst grafted onto 3D Carbon Cloth Support for the Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Platinum single-atom catalysts (PtSACs) on 3D support are emerging as new frontier in catalysis due to their atom-economy, outstanding performance and the advantage to bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Here we report on a simple, single-step electrochemical grafting attachment of a metal-selective ligand, 2,6:2’,2”-terpyridine, and the synthesis of platinum single-atom electrocatalyst via metal uptake from aqueous salt solution. At an ultra-low loading of 0.26 ±0.02 μgcm-2 of platinum, the single atom catalysts supported on porous 3D carbon cloth electrode via chemical bonding revealed the highest reported mass activity of 77.1 AgPt-1 at η = 50 mV/RHE compared to the commercial catalyst 20 % Pt/C. The electro-grafted terpyridine ligand can also act as an effective scavenger for leached platinum from the counter electrode during extended operational hours. The method to make the PtSAC is facile, non-hazardous and versatile without involving any elaborative pre- and/or post-treatment steps and, the value of the added platinum to the ligand is only 0.1 US$m-2.
Does leader mindfulness influence voice behavior? Leader–member exchange as a mediator

In this study we identified leader mindfulness as a characteristic relevant to facilitating employee voice behavior, and examined leader–member exchange (LMX) as a mediator of this relationship. Via a field study of supervisor–subordinate dyads (197 subordinates and 62 supervisors) in a large retailing company in East China, we revealed a partial mediation model in which leader mindfulness was positively related to employee voice behavior both directly and indirectly through LMX. Our findings suggest that attention should be paid to mindfulness in organizations, and leaders should aim to develop highquality LMX relationships with their subordinates.