bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review and Evaluation of Automated Charging Technologies for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Authors: Piedel Emma Megan , Grahle Alexander , Lauth Enrico , Göhlich Dietmar
Published: April 2024

Automated charging technologies are becoming increasingly important in the electrification of heavy road freight transport, especially in combination with autonomous driving. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of automated charging technologies for electric heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). It encompasses the entire spectrum of feasible technologies, including static and dynamic approaches, with each charging technology evaluated for its advantages, potentials, challenges, and technology readiness level (TRL). Static conductive charging methods such as charging robots, underbody-couplers or pantographs show good potential, with pantographs being the most mature option. These technologies are progressing towards higher TRLs, with a focus on standardization and adaptability. While static wireless charging is operational for some prototype solutions, it encounters challenges related to implementation and efficiency. Dynamic conductive charging through an overhead contact line or contact rails holds promise for high-traffic HDV routes with the overhead contact line being the most developed option. Dynamic wireless charging, although facing efficiency challenges, offers potential for seamless integration into roads and minimal wear and tear. Battery swapping is emerging as a practical solution to reduce downtime for charging, with varying levels of readiness across different implementations. To facilitate large-scale deployment further standardization efforts are required. The study emphasizes the necessity for continued research and development to enhance efficiency, decrease costs, and ensure seamless integration into existing infrastructures. Technologies that achieve this best will have the highest potential to significantly contribute to the creation of an efficiently automated and environmentally friendly transport sector.
Whether the Financial Development Is Helpful to the Government Governance in Underdeveloped Regions——Empirical Evidence from 193 Counties in Five Provinces of Northwest China
Authors: Gong Xinshu , Zhao Liyu
Published: April 2024

Inclusive and sustainable development has become an important part of China's sustainable development agenda, the self-recovery and stability of China's economy cannot be achieved without the macro-governance of the government. Figuring out the internal logic of digital finance and economic resilience is an important part of effective government governance. Based on the panel data of 193 counties in five provinces in northwest China from 2014 to 2021, the paper tested digital finance and county-level economic resilience by using two-way fixed-effect model, intermediary-effect model and threshold-effect model, to test whether financial development promotes government governance in underdeveloped regions. The results prove that digital inclusive finance significantly enhances the resilience of county economies by improving capital allocation efficiency, stimulating entrepreneurship and employment, and reducing pollution emissions. In addition, there are dual threshold effects between capital allocation efficiency and employment vitality, in which capital allocation efficiency has a gradually increasing threshold effect, and entrepreneurship and employment vitality have a fluctuating increasing threshold effect. Therefore, "Digital inclusive finance" in underdeveloped regions is an indispensable part of financial globalization；promoting the healthy development of digital finance is the basis and premise for providing a good financial environment for government management; deepening the reform in the financial field and promoting the green and sustainable development of finance are the future trend and direction of efforts.
Cotton Fabric-Reinforced Hydrogels with Excellent Mechanical and Broad-Spectrum Photothermal Antibacterial Properties
Authors: Yuan Xiangnan , Zhang Jun , Shi Jiayin , Liu Wenfu , Kritchenkov Andreii S. , Van Vlierberghe Sandra , Wang Lu , Liu Wanjun , Gao Jing
Published: April 2024

Hydrogel wound dressings hold great potential in eliminating bacteria and accelerating the healing process. However, it remains a challenge to fabricate hydrogel wound dressings that simultaneously exhibit excellent mechanical and photothermal antibacterial properties. Here we report the development of polydopamine-functionalized graphene oxide/calcium alginate/Polypyrrole cotton fabric-reinforced hydrogels (abbreviated as rGO@PDA/CA/PPy FHs) for tackling bacterial infections. The mechanical properties of hydrogels were greatly enhanced by cotton fabric reinforcement and an interpenetrating structure, while excellent broad-spectrum photothermal antibacterial properties based on the photothermal effect were obtained by incorporating PPy and rGO@PDA. Results indicated that rGO@PDA/CA/PPy FHs exhibited superior tensile strength in both the warp (289±62.1N) and weft directions (142±23.0N) similar to cotton fabric. By incorporating PPy and rGO@PDA, the swelling ratio was significantly decreased from 673.5% to 236.6%, while photothermal conversion performance was significantly enhanced with a temperature elevated to 45.0 ℃. Due to the synergistic photothermal properties of rGO@PDA and PPy, rGO@PDA/CA/PPy FHs exhibited excellent bacteria-eliminating efficiency for S. aureus (0.57%) and E. coli (3.58%) after exposure to NIR for 20 min. We believe that the design of fabric-reinforced hydrogels could serve as a guideline for developing hydrogel wound dressings with improved mechanical properties and broad-spectrum photothermal antibacterial properties for infected wound treatment.
Analyzing the Possibilities of Using the Scilit Platform to Identify Current Energy Efficiency and Conservation Issues
Authors: Chigarev Boris
Published: April 2024

Purpose of publication: - Preparation of bibliometric data exported from the Scilit platform on energy efficiency and conservation for further analysis to identify relevant research topics. - To identify potential issues in the processing of data exported from the Scilit platform. - Providing colleagues with the opportunity to use the prepared data and examples of their analysis for independent research on topical issues of energy efficiency and energy conservation using materials provided by the Scilit platform. Research Materials: Files in CSV and RIS formats exported from Scilit for the query "energy conservation OR efficiency" in Common Fields [Title, Abstract, Keyword], using filters: Content Type → Journal Article; Year→2021-2023; Subject → Industrial Engineering (29.8K), Energy and Fuel Technology (9.8K), Manufacturing Engineering (9.2K). A total of 30K records sorted by their relevance (10K for each year) were exported. Data are current as of 14-03-2024. Methods: Preprocessing of title, annotation, and keyword field texts using lemmatization dictionaries collected on GitHub, removal of keywords taken from GATE and spaCy, and "manual" editing. Using VOSviewer to analyze publication topics by clustering keywords based on their co-occurrence. Using Scimago Graphica to build bubble diagrams.Application of the GSDMM algorithm for clustering bibliometric records by title and annotation texts. Creation of a dictionary for this algorithm using the keyword field.Use of the Carrot2 demo version and the NMF algorithm for a more detailed analysis of the topics of the record clusters obtained from GSDMM. Results: are presented in the form of initial and interim tables and graphs obtained in the course of this study. The full tables are provided as references to the attached materials. Supplementary material for this preprint on figshare: Chigarev, Boris (2024). Supplementary material for preprint "Analyzing the Possibilities of Using the Scilit Platform to Identify Current Energy Efficiency and Conservation Issues". figshare. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.25574058.v1
Synthesis and Characterization of Polyaniline Emeraldine Salt (PANI-ES) Colloids Using Potato Starch as a Stabilizer, to Enhance the Physicochemical Properties and Processibility
Authors: Boudjelida Soufiane , Li Xue , Djellali Souad , Chiappetta Giampiero , Russo Francesca , Figoli Alberto , Carraro Mauro
Published: April 2024

The processability of conductive polymers such as polyaniline (PANI) still poses a challenge due to their properties. The use of stabilizers, compatible and able to interact with PANI, to obtain dispersible and stable colloids is described in this work. To this aim, potato starch has been used as a steric stabilizer for the preparation of polyaniline (emeraldine salt, ES)/starch biocomposites, by exploiting oxidative polymerization of aniline in aqueous solutions containing different ratios of aniline and starch (% w/w). The polyaniline/starch biocomposites were subjected to structural and spectroscopic analyses, thermal analysis, morphological analysis and electrochemical analysis. The samples were then tested for their dispersibility/solubility in various organic solvents. The results showed the formation of PANI/starch biocomposites with an overall smaller size than starch particles, with improved aqueous dispersion and solubility in organic solvents. Although X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry analyses indicated a loss of crystallinity in the biocomposites, the cyclic voltammetry tests showed that all PANI ES/starch biocomposites display improved redox exchange properties.
International trade of PRC and its place in environmental sustainability
Authors:   West Ukrainian National University, Zvarych Roman , Linhai Wei ,   West Ukrainian National University, Masna Olha ,   West Ukrainian National University, Rivilis Igor ,   West Ukrainian National University
Published: April 2024

The sustainable development of trade and the environment is related to the sustainability of a region, a country, and even the global economy. As a major trading country, China has achieved remarkable results in international trade growth in recent years, driven by its continuous deepening of open trade policies. Article identify the key factors that contribute to the changes in environmental sustainability in China’s international trade. Research defined the ways of China’s growth of international trade volume with promoting sustainable environmental development. Analysis found the impact and role of the continuous expansion of trade scale on China’s sustainable environmental development. By analyzing the data on the scale and structure of China’s international trade, research checked the data changes that affect the relationship between international trade and environmentally sustainable development. In this paper we substantiate the conceptual provisions of the theoretical and methodological model of the international trade and its place in environmental sustainability: system characteristics (international trade development to total GDP; international trade pattern structure analysis; geographic direction of international trade) and the principles of environmental sustainability (total industrial waste gas emissions and treatment; industrial solid waste generation, disposal and comprehensive utilization; industrial wastewater emissions, industrial chemical oxygen demand emissions, and Industrial ammonia nitrogen emissions).
Brand quality in the sphere of transportation and expedition services development in a corporation
Authors:   National Development University Veteran of East Java, Waluyo Minto , Waluyo Mohammad Rachman ,   National Development University Veteran of Jakarta
Published: April 2024

The XYZ Corporation is a state-owned company in the field of freight, expedition, and transportation services in Indonesia. The company’s main competitors are PT JNE, J&T, and TIKI. Even though XYZ Corporation started operations earlier, it is less competitive than its rivals. Therefore, this study analyses the relationship between brand loyalty, perceived quality, brand awareness, brand equity and brand associations on purchasing decisions for freight forwarding services at XYZ Corporation. We applied a quantitative descriptive method, and the data was obtained in 2022 using a questionnaire, namely online and offline. We examined four exogenous variables (perceived quality, brand association, brand loyalty, and brand awareness) and their relation to the five endogenous variables (brand equity, need recognition, information seeking, evaluation of alternatives, and purchase decisions). The measurement scale used in this questionnaire is a Likert scale (1-5). Data processing in the form of validity, significance, regression weight, reliability, and goodness of fit models were done. Data was then analyzed using the SEM model. The results show that brand loyalty, perceived quality, brand awareness, equity, and brand associations influence purchasing decisions. This means that the decision to use expedition services is determined by brand loyalty, perceived quality, brand awareness, and brand associations. This research implies that XYZ Corporation should change its service and business procedures to be better, or at least equivalent to some other services, to become the main focus in providing services.
Reform of control and supervisory activities and inspection of medical organizations: myths and reality.
Authors:   Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education – the branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Piven D. V. , Kitsul I. S. ,   Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education – the branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Ivanov I. V. ,   Federal State Budget Institution «Russian Scientific and Research Institute for Medical Engineering» of Federal Service for Supervision in the sphere of public health
Published: April 2024

The analysis presented in the article convincingly shows that all changes occurring in recent years in the implementation of federal state control of the quality and safety of medical activities are implemented in strict accordance with the program “Reform of control and supervisory activities”, and at the same time these changes do not allow any – weakening in terms of the need to comply with mandatory requirements for this type of control (supervision). The reform of control and supervisory activities does not imply the abolition of all inspections of medical organizations, but the replacement of certain traditional control (supervisory) activities, first of all, this concerns scheduled inspections, with new types of control (supervisory) activities, i. e. for new types of inspections, and for preventive measures. Currently, priority areas of work in the state control (supervision) system are expanding the number and more precise adjustment of risk indicators, including with the aim of increasing the share of unscheduled control (supervisory) activities, i. e. unscheduled inspections conducted based on risk indicators. Medical organizations need to constantly ensure thorough preparation for carrying out preventive measures within the framework of federal state control of the quality and safety of medical activities as measures that are the most important part of the modern system of control (supervisory) activities; control (supervisory) activities without interaction with controlled persons; a wide range of unscheduled control (supervisory) activities, including unscheduled inspections carried out on the basis of risk indicators.
Opinion of the leaders of medical organizations about internal problems of health care.
Authors:   Institute of Current Research and Technologies, Mushnikov D. L. , Korsunov P. P. ,   Federal scientific center of hygiene named after F.F, Erisman, Yatsina I. V. ,   Federal scientific center of hygiene named after F.F, Erisman, Ananyina L. G. ,   State University of Management, Uglanova N. N. ,   Ivanovo State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: April 2024

There are many problems in modern healthcare. In practice, these tasks will have to be solved at the level of specific medical organizations. In this regard, it is important to understand the structure of the problems that concern the heads of medical organizations. Objective: to study the opinion of the heads of medical organizations on internal health care problems. Materials and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of health care in the Ivanovo region. The collection of information included a survey of 250 heads of public and private medical organizations in the period 2023. Results and conclusions. The survey showed that at present, the «universal» problem of management in medical organizations of state and private ownership is the «personnel issue» associated with the lack of personnel with the appropriate level of competence. The established differences in the priority of management problems by levels and functional orientation of the activities of the heads of medical organizations should be taken into account in the formation of programs for advanced training and retraining of health care organizers.
Metaphorical analysis of pre-service early childhood teachers’ perceptions on electronic picture books
Authors:   The Society for Cognitive Enhancement and Intervention, Kim Doolee , Kang Min Ju
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to explore the formation of conceptual metaphors by pre-service early childhood teachers concerning electronic picture books. The goal is to gain insights into how these metaphors may impact the integration of electronic pictures books within early childhood education settings.
Methods: A total of 210 pre-service early childhood teachers participated in this study and responded to a metaphorical questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Results: The research findings categorized the 210 metaphorical expressions into the following eight main categories: Convenience, Visual Effects, Innovation, Developmental Hindrance, Immersion, Educational Effects, Ambiguity, and Enjoyment.
Conclusions: This study analyzed metaphorical expressions and their underlying rationales among prospective preschool teachers regarding electronic picture books. The aim is to provide guidance and support for prospective teacher education to foster a proper understanding and effective utilization of electronic picture books.
The Effect of Student Agency and Academic Buoyancy on Agentic Engagement for College Students: Moderated Mediating Effect of Regulatory Focus
Authors:   The Society for Cognitive Enhancement and Intervention, Kee Hee-Kyung
Published: April 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to examine whether motivational regulation strategy known as regulatory focus plays a moderating role in the relationship between student agency, academic buoyancy, and agentic engagement among college students.
Methods: An online survey was conducted with 413 university students enrolled in four-year universities in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do regions. SPSS 25.0 and SPSS Process Macro 4.0. were used to demonstrate an integrated model known as moderated mediation effect.
Results: First, the mediating effect of academic buoyancy was identified in the relationship between student agency and agentic engagement. Then, the moderated effect of regulatory focus was confirmed in the association between student agency and academic buoyancy. Lastly, the moderated mediating effect of regulatory focus was verified in the association between student agency, academic buoyancy and agentic engagement.
Conclusions: The study suggests the utilization of regulatory focus strategies to improve the agentic engagement, along with psychological and behavioral engagement with student agency and academic buoyancy. Limitations and implications for further study were discussed.
Cell Shape Sensing Licenses Dendritic Cells for Homeostatic Migration to Lymph Nodes
Authors: Alraies Zahraa
Published: April 2024

Immune cells experience large deformation events while patrolling their environment. These cell shape changes arise from the physical constraints encountered during migration within and between tissues. It has become increasingly clear that these cells can survive and adapt to these changes in cell shape using dedicated shape sensing pathways. However, how shape sensing impacts their behavior and function remains largely unknown. Here we identify a shape sensing mechanism that couples dendritic cell motility to expression of CCR7, the chemokine receptor guiding their migration from the periphery to lymph nodes. We found that this mechanism relies on the lipid metabolism enzyme cPLA2, requires nuclear envelop unfolding and tension and is finely tuned by the Arp2/3 actin nucleation complex. We further observed that shape sensing through the Arp2/3-cPLA2 axis leads to Ikkb-NFkB-dependent transcriptional reprogramming of dendritic cells, which was shown to control their migration to lymph node and tolerogenic function at steady-state. Our results highlight that cell shape changes experienced by immune cells can define their migratory behavior and immunoregulatory properties, revealing the contribution of the physical properties of tissues to adaptive immunity.
Development of Novel Skin Mimetic Substrate to Assess the Adhesion Properties of Transdermal Patches
Authors: Bagde Arvind , Mosley-Kellum Keb , Salau Oluwaseyi , Dev Satyanarayan , Modi Nisarg , Singh Mandip
Published: April 2024

The objective of the present study was to develop novel skin mimetic substrates using 3D Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printing using materials with similar surface energy as skin and evaluate the adhesion property of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs). Additionally, the objective was to study the effect of various intrinsic factors, including coat weight, elastic properties of backing membranes, and viscosity of PSAs on adhesion properties of PSAs. Our novel 3D-printed polypropylene (PP) probe was successfully printed and postprocessed using FDM printing coupled with an automated robotic arm setup for adhesion testing. Probe tack test results showed no significant difference in peak adhesive force in case of skin and PP probes. However, PP probes showed about a 10.26-fold decrease (p < 0.0001) in the adhesive force compared to the SS probe. Probe tack and peel adhesion tests of the marketed Salonpas patch also showed a significant decrease (p < 0.0001) in the adhesive force in case of PP as compared to the SS probe/plate. Effect of coat weight using PP probe results revealed that both amine (PSA-4302) and non-amine (PSA-4501) compatible silicone PSAs showed significant (p < 0.05) increase in their adhesion prosperities at 10 mg/cm2 as compared to 5 mg/cm2 coating. Further, the choice of backing membrane and viscosity of silicone PSAs also showed a significant (p < 0.0001) effect on the PSA’s adhesion property. In conclusion, PP probes/plates could be a promising approach for in vitro adhesion testing of TDS products. Further, intrinsic properties, including coat weight and viscosity of silicone PSAs, significantly affected their adhesion properties.
Physico-chemical characterization of water obtained by condensation of moisture from an atmospheric water generator in Tunisia
Authors: Chebbi Ghada , Elaoud Anis , Abid Mohamed Ali , Trigui Maher
Published: April 2024

The availability of water resources is an uphill struggle for many countries in the world since it guarantees environmental, agronomic, food, economic competitiveness, and public health. Water scarcity is becoming a headache worldwide, and this solution has become a must. The technique of condensation of moisture through the water vapor contained in the atmosphere is developed to generate water. Therefore, the purpose of our work is an additional source of water through the process of condensation of moisture to supply drinkable water intended for consumption. In this context, a condensation prototype Kumulus has been adapted. In those studies, tests conducted in different regions of Tunisia to determine the physicochemical quality of the produced water. To improve the quality of the water obtained, a treatment process has been implemented. Dew quality is assessed according to the standards of potable water quality. Ion concentration meets the requirements of the World Health Organization, European Directives, and Tunisian Drinking Water Guidelines. Costs and economic aspects are also considered. The results of water chemistry can therefore be viewed as a "footprint" of regional and local air composition.
This project aims to produce water in areas where access to water is difficult. This technique provides an alternative to other sources of drinking water.
Evaluation and distribution of essential minerals in different soil habitats of cold arid high-altitude environment
Authors: nil Guru Charan , nil Vijay K Bharti , nil Jatinder Kumar , NIl Rajendra Kumar , nuil Preeti Mahawar
Published: April 2024

Essential minerals are the main constituents of soil ecosystems, and status of soil is directly affected by the availability of these mineral nutrients to the feed/forages and then to the livestock. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the objectives to investigate essential mineral nutrients in various soil ecosystems in cold arid region of India. The study was done in Leh-Ladakh, a cold arid region of India, under the Tibetan plateau and the part of Trans-Himalayas. For the study, soil samples from various soils (agriculture soil, pasture land, Indus River sediment and road side soils) were collected and analyzed for iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), and Boron (B). Our experimental results revealed that, Fe content varied from 9520 to 65660 ppm, whereas total mean concentration was found 32027.22±2026.57 ppm in pasture land. The total average content of Mn in pasture land, Indus River sediment and road side soils were found 583.33±34.21, 661.28±118.77 and 582.99±20.71 ppm respectively, while values varied from 197.70-1089.00, 166-6603.00 and 300.30-1209.00 ppm respectively. The total mean concentration of Zn was reported 84.87±7.91, 191.86±143.95 and 79.14±4.39 ppm respectively in pasture land, Indus River sediment and road side soils, while values ranged from 3.75-242.90, 17.48-7804.00 and 2.95-220.70 ppm respectively in pasture land, Indus River sediments and road side soils. B concentration ranged from 1.71-212.60, 2.24-5653.00 and 6.44-141.30 ppm and the total mean concentration was observed as 80.10±7.06, 151.62±103.89, 36.41±2.53 ppm respectively in pasture land, Indus River sediment and road side soils. Results of our study revealed that Fe, Mg, Mn, Zn and B were found within the typical range of soil indicating that the levels of studied essential mineral nutrients are within the range in various soil ecosystems from cold arid region as far as the requirement of crop plants and livestock are concerned.
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Carob leaf extract: Characterization and analysing of toxic effects in model organism Galleria mellonella L. (The Greater Wax Moth)
Authors: Andırın Aslıhan , Yaycı Nur Dudu , Idikut Murat , Kara Ayse , Tuncsoy Mustafa , Tuncsoy Benay , Ozalp Pınar
Published: April 2024

Silver nanoparticles (AgNP) have been used in many studies due to their inhibitory properties on microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. In recent years, due to global problems such as environmental pollution, the green synthesis (biosynthesis) method is frequently preferred because it is simple and low cost and does not require the use of toxic substances. In this study, it was determined that the effects on antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD, CAT, GPx, GST), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and total hemocyte count (THC) as well as phenoloxidase activity to determine their effect on antioxidant defence and the immune system in model organism Galleria mellonella larvae. We observed that green synthesized AgNPs accumulate in the midgut of the larvae and led to the increasing of CAT and SOD activities. GST and AChE activities were increased in the fat body of the larvae otherwise; it was decreased in the midgut. Moreover, increases were found in THC and phenoloxidase activity. Consequently, green synthesized silver nanoparticles led to oxidative stress and immuntoxic effects on G. mellonella larvae.
Mindfulness training reduces the preference for sustainable outcomes
Authors: Corbi Zarah Le Houcq , Koch Kathrin , Hölzel Britta , Soutschek Alexander
Published: April 2024

Theoretical accounts posit that mindfulness promotes pro-environmental behavior. While this claim is supported by correlational findings, past intervention studies provided no evidence that enhancing mindfulness increases self-report measures of pro-environmental attitudes or behavior. Here, we tested whether a 31-day mindfulness intervention strengthens preferences for pro-environmental outcomes with decision tasks involving real conflict between participants’ selfish interests and beneficial consequences for the environment. To unravel the psychological mechanisms underlying the impact of mindfulness on sustainability, we assessed the impact of mindfulness training on prosociality and future orientation. Contrary to our hypotheses, the mindfulness intervention reduced instead of increased preferences for pro-environmental and prosocial outcomes, whereas no effects were observed on future orientation. Baseline preferences for pro-environmental and prosocial outcomes (and the intervention effects on them) were correlated, providing empirical evidence for a link between sustainability and prosociality. Together, the current data suggest that the relationship between mindfulness and sustainability as well as prosociality may be more complicated than assumed in the literature.
Regeneration of capacity-degraded LixNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2（0 < x < 1）by molten salt method
Authors: Huang Li , Huang Junjie , Lian Hongxia , Wu Yiyun , Wang Zhifu , Wang Hao , Deng Heming , Cheng Qi
Published: April 2024

This paper provides a method for recycling spent lithium-ion battery cathode material NCM622, which is extremely innovative and simple to implement. The capacity of degraded NCM622 can be restored to the initial capacity by relithiation the degraded NCM622 with LiNO3-LiOH as the lithium salt. X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are adopted to evaluate the properties of the regenerated NCM622. The capacity-degraded cathode particles with significant Li loss (≈20%) and capacity degradation (≈26.3%) can be successfully regenerated to achieve their original composition and crystal structures, leading to effective recovery of their capacity, cycling stability, and rate capability to the levels of the pristine materials. the first discharge capacity of pristine, capacity-degraded, regenerated was 172.5 mAh/g, 127.1 mAh/g, 170.5 mAh/g (0.1 C) . After cycling for 100 cycles at 1 C, the discharge capacity of all samples was 130. 5 mAh/g, 38.0 mAh/g, 133.1 mAh/g. This method can be widely used to recycle and regenerate NCM cathodes on a large scale of recycling from industrial production of LIBs.
Unveiling the Brazilian Kefir Microbiome: Discovery of a novel Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens (LkefirU) genome and in silico prospection of bioactive peptides with potential anti-Alzheimer properties
Authors: Silva Matheus Henrique , Batista Letícia Leandro , Malta Serena Mares , Santos Ana Carolina Costa , Mendes-Silva Ana Paula , Bonetti Ana Maria , Ueira-Vieira Carlos , Santos Anderson Rodrigues
Published: April 2024

Background- Kefir is a complex microbial community that plays a critical role in the fermentation and production of bioactive peptides, and has health-improving properties. In this study, we employed shotgun metagenomics and peptidomics approaches to further characterize Brazilian kefir.
Results- We successfully assembled the novel genome of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens (LkefirU) and conducted a comprehensive pangenome analysis to compare it with other strains. Furthermore, we performed a peptidome analysis, revealing the presence of bioactive peptides encrypted by L. kefiranofaciens in the Brazilian kefir sample, and utilized in silicoprospecting and molecular docking techniques to identify potential anti-Alzheimer peptides, targeting β-amyloid (fibril and plaque), BACE, and acetylcholinesterase. Through this analysis, we identified two peptides that show promise as compounds with anti-Alzheimer properties.
Conclusions -These findings not only provide insights into the genome of L. kefiranofaciens but also serve as a promising prototype for the development of novel anti-Alzheimer compounds derived from Brazilian kefir.
Insights into Water Quality of River Yamuna, India: A Comprehensive Spatial-Temporal Analysis Using Advanced Indices and Multivariate Statistical Techniques.
Authors: Antil Sandeep , Maurya Swati , Dagar Jyoti , Bhagat Pooja , Makhija Seema , Toteja Ravi
Published: April 2024

The escalating issue of heavy metal pollution is a global concern, primarily due to its toxic and persistent nature, further exacerbated by a continuous surge in concentrations above recommended thresholds. This study examines the spatial-temporal dynamics of water quality along the Yamuna River through physicochemical parameters, heavy metal analysis, advanced approaches such as the Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI) & Ecological Risk Index (ERI), and multivariate statistical techniques (Principal Component Analysis). It was identified that Wazirabad after drain (WBAD) exhibits poor water quality, with levels of Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Ammonia, Electrical Conductivity (EC), and five heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Pb, Cr, and Ni) exceeding Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) permissible limits. During the pre-monsoon season, HPI values surpassed the critical threshold (100) in WBBD (146.69), WBAD (267.13), and PJ (204.80), while in the post-monsoon season, only PJ (115) exhibited elevated HPI values. Ecological risk assessment highlighted Cd, Pb, and Ni as major risk elements, posing significant environmental threats. Pearson Correlation analysis and PCA identified two distinct groups of heavy metals, suggesting distinct contamination sources for Co, Cd, and Cu compared to the Fe-Cr-Pb-Mn-Zn-Ni group. This thorough study not only emphasizes the critical condition of water quality in the Delhi region but also provides valuable insights into the sources and distribution of heavy metals, offering a valuable foundation for targeted intervention and mitigation strategies to address the pressing issue of heavy metal pollution.
Reverse obliquity femoral neck fracture: two cases report and review of the literature
Authors: Huang Zheyuan , Fu Hongjun , Chen Xiaolin , Liu Haoyuan
Published: April 2024

Background:The literature defines a femoral neck fracture with a Pauwels angle of more than 70° as a vertical femoral neck fracture, which is one of the refractory fracture types. Clinically, there is a class of femoral neck fractures with a Pauwels angle ≥ 90° and a fracture line alignment that does not allow for Gotfried-positive support. we classified and named it as reverse obliquity femoral neck fracture（ROFNF）and report the treatment of two cases.
Case presentation: The first case was a 56-year-old female admitted with a right femoral neck fracture (Pauwels III-type, Pauwels angle 95°) caused by a slip and fall while playing table tennis. The second case was a 45-year-old male admitted with a right femoral neck fracture (Pauwels III-type, Pauwels angle 90°) due to a rollover accident while driving an electric car. The patients were supine on a fluoroscopic operating table and offered lumbar epidural anesthesia. After failure of closed anatomical repositioning under fluoroscopy, both patients were treated with incisional repositioning via an anterior hip approach and internal fixation with three 7.3 mm cannulated screws in combination with a medial femoral neck buttressplate. The follow‑up radiographs at 9 months showed complete union of the bone fractures.
Conclusions: This is the first reported of reverse obliquity femoral neck fracture with Pauwels angle≥ 90°. The course of treatment in our case showed that closed reduction and firm fixation of this rare type of femoral neck fracture were difficult, and open reduction via anterior hip approach and combined fixation were the optional treatment.
Transmutation of Palladium at Electrochemical Interfaces: Experimental and Theoretical Validation with Second Order Perturbation Theory
Authors: Gadly Trilochan , Phapale Suhas , Gamre Sunita , Jain Pankaj , Kumar Harishyam , Poudel Sanjeev , Desai Shraddha , Pathak Arup Kumar , Srivast Ashutosh , Kumar Amit , Pal Rupali , Chandwadkar Pallavi , Acharya Celin , Bakshi A. K. , Varma Salil , Patro Birija S , Goswami Dibakar
Published: April 2024

Electrolysis of D2O may be used as a portable neutron source with numerous applications without the complexity of huge reactor operations. Herein, we report reproducible fast neutron generation by electrolysis of D2O using palladium cathode and platinum anode, which was detected with diamond detector, gas filled 3He detectors after thermalisation with high density polythene, as well as novel epoxy resin and CR-39 detectors. Notably, a highly reproducible neutron generation at electrochemical surfaces of palladium electrode was observed and signature transmutation via Pd (d, n) Ag was corroborated. This was further explained using a theoretical model based on second order quantum perturbation theory.
Identification and validation of an inflammatory response-related signature for predicting prognosis and immunotherapeutic response in non-small cell lung cancer
Authors: Hu Xuelei , Jiang Tengfei , Wang Jinxiang
Published: April 2024

Background: Immunotherapy has revolutionized non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC
) therapy, only a small proportion of patients demonstrate durable antitumor response due to the heterogeneity. Emerging evidence has linked inflammatory response to progression, anticancer therapeutic resistance, and poor prognosis of NSCLC. This study aimed to classify distinct inflammatory response-related subtypes and constructed a new risk model to predict the prognosis and guide immunotherapeutic treatments.
Methods:
The gene expression, somatic mutation and clinical parameters for patients with NSCLC were obtained from TCGA-LUAD, and were used as the training dataset. GSE41721 and GSE54467, from GEO database including gene expression and clinical parameters were used as external validation datasets. We distinguished the patients of TCGA-LUAD into three clusters by Consensus clustering analysis based on the “ConsensusClusterPlus” package. It was validated through clinical features, prognosis, tumor microenvironment, expression of immune checkpoints and somatic mutation profile in distinct inflammation-associated subtypes. The risk model was construct by the hub-gene, which were screened out from the inflammation-related genes by univariate Cox and LASSO Cox regression, and verified by time-dependent ROC and Kaplan–Meier analyses. In addition, IC50 was implemented with “oncoPredict” package and GDSC datasets to evaluate the difference of drug susceptibility, the immunotherapy response were investigated by the IMVigor210 datasets. Finally, the single cell RNA seq analysis was preformed to validate of inflammation genes expression pattern.
Results:
Our findings demonstrated that NSCLC can be devided into three subtypes by inflammatory response-related signature, namely, inflammation-low, inflammation-mid, and inflammation-high, each exhibiting distinct clinicopathological characteristics, prognostic implications, somatic mutation profile and tumor microenvironments. We have affirmed the reproducibility and predictability of this categorization. The inflammation-high subtype generally represents a poor prognosis characterized by high immune cell infiltration, high immune score, low tumor purity high expression of immune checkpoints and a high frequency of oncogene mutations. Conversely, the inflammation-low subtype exhibit favorable clinical outcomes, low immune cell infiltration, low immune score, high tumor purity low expression of immune checkpoints and a low frequency of oncogene mutations. Furthermore, we have developed an inflammatory response-related risk model that demonstrates robust efficiency in assessing prognosis, drug sensitivity and immunotherapy response.
Conclusions: In conclusion, we devided NSCLC into three subtypes and constructed a risk model based on the inflammatory response . This model was highly effective in predict the prognosis, as well as the immunotherapy response.
A heterogenous-source Geoinformation System to manage landscape modifications from a climate-change resilience perspective
Authors: Bellini Lorenzo Serra , Spanò Antonia , Bellini Marcello Cittadini , Tonolo Fabio Giulio
Published: April 2024

Historical landscapes in Italy have been changing slowly over the centuries since their features, once fixed in certain shapes, were perpetuated until new economic and social developments occurred. Yet, in the Alpine region, this territorial organization underwent sudden changes after WWII, resulting in a loss of population and traditional agropastoral production in favour of skiing plants and holiday houses. Moreover, the loss of traditional knowledge of environmental behaviour has resulted in urbanization of lands vulnerable to extreme events.
Nowadays, modern mapping technologies enable the assessment of the state of the landscape before, during, and after extreme events whose increased frequency is possibly related to climate change. The case study presented in the paper is the flood that hit Limone Piemonte, Italy, between October 2 and 3, 2020. On that occasion, an aerial survey of the affected areas was carried out by means of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) a few weeks after the event. Spatial analyses based on very high-resolution satellite imagery acquired a few days after the event were also carried out to integrate and support where to plan more detailed 3D surveys, enabling the assessment of damages at different map scales. Thanks to the availability of pre-event multi-temporal cartographic reference datasets it was possible to monitor the historical evolution of built-up area extent in the affected areas. It was possible to assess the vulnerable areas before the event and to evaluate the morphological and settlement changes after the disaster. Thus, we advocate that geoinformation systems are one of the main tools for studying environmental and climate alterations impacting landscapes. The ultimate goal was not only to produce a 3D model of the affected areas but also to provide the public administration with a sustainable and innovative tool for territorial and landscape management, in accordance with the 11th pillar of UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Exploration of Chemical Composition and Properties of Ancient Silver Mine Slag
Authors: KÜLEKÇİ Gökhan
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on the investigation of pozzolanic properties of the by-products generated from silver distillation processes in ancient times. The residues resulting from silver distillation are commonly described as slag or residues, representing unwanted materials left behind after metallurgical processes. However, these residues are now recognized as potential secondary raw material sources that can be economically utilized through secondary processes. Various analyses were conducted in this study to determine the pozzolanic properties of ancient mine slag. The methodology employed in the study involved grinding the mine residues to cement size and determining strength activity indexes with different pozzolan-cement mixtures. The obtained data indicates the potential pozzolanic activity of ancient mine slag. These findings provide significant implications for waste management and economic recycling. The pozzolanic properties of residues from silver distillation processes in ancient times serve as an important reference point for future research and industrial applications. This study contributes to the evaluation of residues carrying traces of metallurgical processes from ancient times through modern scientific methods, elucidating their potential value. Exploration of Pozzolanic Properties of Ancient Silver Distillation By-Products serves as a bridge spanning from ancient to modern times, offering important insights into how residues from prehistoric periods can be utilized in contemporary industrial processes."
Fine structure of a daytime mid-latitude sporadic-E revealed by GNSS TEC, InSAR, and MAI
Authors: Fujimoto Tatsuya , Furuya Masato , Heki Kosuke
Published: April 2024

Combining the total electron content (TEC) data from two nationwide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) networks in Japan with the L-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data, we reveal the fine spatial and temporal structure of a daytime sporadic-E (Es) episode in Shikoku, Japan. The snapshot of the Es is derived not only from interferometric SAR (InSAR) but also from multiple aperture interferometry (MAI). The Es episode is accompanied by east-west elongated (up to ~ 180 km) multiple southward migrating TEC striations with a speed of ~ 90 m/s and ~ 10–20 km widths in the north-south direction. As previously suggested by the GNSS TEC time series, the present InSAR and MAI data independently confirm that electron density gradually increases from the frontal leading edge but abruptly drops in the trailing edge. The asymmetric electron density distribution is consistent with a previous study but requires further clarifications that can account for the occurrence in the daytime. The multiple TEC striations are reminiscent of the quasi-periodic (QP) echoes in nighttime Es detected by the Middle and Upper Atmosphere (MU) radar. Still, no vertically extended anomalies are suggested in the present daytime Es. The Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities around the wind shear of neutral winds could be responsible for the QP TEC striations.
Coronary angiographic findings and clinical characteristics in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Jand Abolfazl , amirfarhangi Abdollah , Sezavar seyed hashem , Naderi Maryam , eshrati Babak
Published: April 2024

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common causes of mortality worldwide. Several studies have demonstrated that some areas of the coronary arteries are more prone to thrombosis. This study investigated the associations between angiographic findings and risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated the total number of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) referred to the angiography department at Hazrat-E-Rasool Hospital from 21st March 2017 to 20th March 2018. All patients underwent standard coronary angiography; if necessary, a stent was deployed in the infarct-related artery (IRA). The referrals were made through emergency medical services (EMS) or the hospital's emergency department.
Results: Fifty-two patients were enrolled as STEMI patients and underwent coronary angiography at Hazrat-E-Rasool Hospital in 1396. The mean age of the patients was 59.7±12.7 years, and 78.9% were males. The most frequently involved vessels were the left anterior descending (LAD), right coronary artery (RCA), and left circumflex(LCX) Most lesions in the LAD were located in the mid-segment, while in the RCA and LCX, the involvement predominantly occurred in the proximal segment.
Conclusions: The results of our study demonstrated that the LAD artery is the most commonly involved vessel. Additionally, male sex, family history, and smoking are considered risk factors at a younger age, while diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) play significant roles in older generations.