bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Portraits of a Lady: The Self-Presentation of Esther Inglis, Protestant Limner
Authors: Ziegler Georgianna
Published: July 2023

Esther Inglis (ca. 1570–1624), a Franco-Scottish writer, is known for her manuscript books, written in many handwriting styles and decorated with pen or brushwork in black-and-white or color. About twenty-five of her sixty or so surviving manuscripts contain self-portraits, which until now have not been examined in detail. This essay surveys the developing author portrait in manuscript and print for French women writers, along with portrait engravings and miniatures, considering their influence on Inglis. It shows further how she created a self within the broader context of transnational Protestant humanism and poetics, crossing boundaries of gender, language, and nationality.
Assessing Guiana dolphin abundance and density in the Southwestern Atlantic: insights from conservation areas
Authors: de Almeida Inaê Guion , Percequillo Alexandre Reis , Rollo Mario Manoel
Published: July 2023

Accurate demographic data play a critical role in implementing conservation strategies and identifying key areas for species preservation. The population abundance and density of Sotalia guianensis were estimated in the estuarine-lagoon complex of Cananéia, Brazil, using distance sampling. The survey covered 1339.91 km with 83 h 05 min in effort. A half-normal model with cosine adjustments was evaluated as the best fit to estimate an abundance of 193 individuals (95% CI 158–237) and a density of 2.55 ind km−2. The majority of sightings occurred in the Baía de Trapandé (48.72%), followed by the Mar de Cananéia (32.72%) and Mar de Cubatão (18.56%), the three areas surrounding the Ilha de Cananéia. The study confirmed the heterogeneous distribution of the estuary and found that the Mar de Cananéia and the Baía de Trapandé were more densely populated, with 2.76 ind km−2 (95% CI 1.93–3.96) and 2.76 ind km−2 (95% CI 2.07–3.66), respectively, while the Mar de Cubatão was less densely populated, with 1.59 ind km−2 (95% CI 1.04–2.44). The findings support previous research indicating a stable population over the last few decades. The Cananéia estuary is an ecologically diverse region located between protected areas under different categories of environmental protection and harbours a significant population of S. guianensis, providing essential resources for feeding and breeding. Protected areas have proven to be effective tools for preserving both marine and terrestrial environments. Despite the close proximity to humans and constant threats, the study underscores the importance of the area for the conservation of the species.
Development of a novel hybrid haptic (nHH) device with a remote center of rotation dedicated to laparoscopic surgery
Authors: Meskini Majdi , Saafi Houssem , Mlika Abdelfattah , Arsicault Marc , Zeghloul Said , Laribi Med Amine
Published: July 2023

This paper focuses on developing a novel hybrid-haptic (nHH) device with a remote center of rotation with 4 DOFs (degrees of freedom) intendant to be used as a haptic device. The new architecture is composed of two chains handling each one a part of the motions. It has the advantages of a parallel robot as high stiffness and accuracy, and the large workspace of the serial robots. The optimal synthesis of the nHH was performed using real-coded genetic algorithms. The optimization criteria and constraints were established and successively formulated and solved using a mono-objective function. A validation and comparison study were performed between the spherical parallel manipulator and the nHH. The obtained results are promising since the nHH is compared to other similar task devices, such as spherical parallel manipulator, and presents a suitable kinematic performance with a task workspace free singularity inside.
Asymptotic behaviors of aggregated Markov processes
Authors: Cui Lirong , Yi He , Jiang Weixin
Published: July 2023

Finite state Markov processes and their aggregated Markov processes have been extensively studied, especially in ion channel modeling and reliability modeling. In reliability field, the asymptotic behaviors of repairable systems modeled by both processes have been paid much attention to. For a Markov process, it is well-known that limiting measures such as availability and transition probability do not depend on the initial state of the process. However, for an aggregated Markov process, it is difficult to directly know whether this conclusion holds true or not from the limiting measure formulas expressed by the Laplace transforms. In this paper, four limiting measures expressed by Laplace transforms are proved to be independent of the initial state through Tauber’s theorem. The proof is presented under the assumption that the rank of transition rate matrix is one less than the dimension of state space for the Markov process, which includes the case that all states communicate with each other. Some numerical examples and discussions based on these are presented to illustrate the results directly and to show future related research topics. Finally, the conclusion of the paper is given.
Surgical treatment of cardiac tumour thrombus in children
Authors: Yi Hanlu , Li Xiaofeng , Wang Huanmin
Published: July 2023

Cardiac mass in children is rare and insidious onset, and primary cardiac mass is less than secondary mass. Among the malignant tumours in children with tumour thrombus in the venous system, about 98% of the cases are nephroblastoma. But it is still rare for the tumour thrombus to reach the level of the atrium or even enter the right ventricle. In this case, the child complained of chest tightness and palpitation and went to the doctor and found Wilms tumour complicated with intracardiac tumour thrombus.
Anxious distress in people with major depressive episodes: a cross-sectional analysis of clinical correlates
Authors: Bartoli Francesco , Bachi Bianca , Callovini Tommaso , Palpella Dario , Piacenti Susanna , Morreale Marco , Di Lella Maria Elisa , Crocamo Cristina , Carrà Giuseppe ,   NOMIAC Investigators
Published: July 2023

Objective

Most people with major depressive episodes meet the criteria for the anxious distress (AD) specifier defined by DSM-5 as the presence of symptoms such as feelings of tension, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and fear that something awful may happen. This cross-sectional study was aimed at identifying clinical correlates of AD in people with unipolar or bipolar depression.

Methods

Inpatients with a current major depressive episode were included. Data on socio-demographic and clinical variables were collected. The SCID-5 was used to diagnose depressive episodes and relevant specifiers. The Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) and Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) were used to assess the severity of depressive and manic (mixed) symptoms, respectively. Multiple logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify clinical correlates of AD.

Results

We included 206 people (mean age: 48.4 ± 18.6 yrs.; males: 38.8%) admitted for a major depressive episode (155 with major depressive disorder and 51 with bipolar disorder). Around two-thirds of the sample (N = 137; 66.5%) had AD. Multiple logistic regression models showed that AD was associated with mixed features, higher YMRS scores, psychotic features, and a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Despite some limitations, including the cross-sectional design and the inpatient setting, our study shows that AD is likely to be associated with mixed and psychotic features, as well as with unipolar depression. The identification of these clinical domains may help clinicians to better contextualize AD in the context of major depressive episodes.
Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the German Version of the Revised Olweus Bullying Questionnaire
Authors: Dreißigacker Leonie , Kliem Sören
Published: July 2023

Abstract. The revised Olweus Bullying Questionnaire (OBQ-R) is a frequently used self-report measure that assesses bullying and victimization. This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the German OBQ-R with a representative sample of ninth graders ( N = 12,444). Measurement invariance across gender and migration background was analyzed. The two-factor structure of the OBQ-R with high internal consistency reliability (victimization: ω = .89; bullying: ω = .89) was confirmed. Partial scalar invariance can be assumed for gender and migration background. The victimization subscale correlated in the predicted direction with depression ( rs = .29), anxiety ( rs = .30), and suicidal ideation ( rs = .25). Additionally, the bullying subscale correlated in the expected directions with empathy ( rs = −.18), problematic alcohol use ( rs = .11), and problematic drug use ( rs = .12). In summary, the German OBQ-R is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing bullying and victimization among adolescents in Germany.
A Planet Is Dramatically Losing Its Atmosphere
Authors: Kornei Katherine
Published: July 2023

Helium that was once part of the atmosphere of the extrasolar planet HAT-P-32b is being ripped away and forming two giant streamers of gas several million kilometers long.
A Practical Algorithm for Correcting Topographical Effects on Global GPP Products
Authors: Xie Xinyao , Chen Jing M. , Yuan Wenping , Guan Xiaobin , Jin Huaan , Leng Jiye
Published: July 2023

Vegetation in mountainous areas contributes about 36% to the global gross primary productivity (GPP). However, the influences of topography on radiation and water redistributions in mountain ecosystems are so far ignored in existing global GPP data sets. Here, an eco‐hydrological model was adopted to simulate 30 m resolution mountain and flat GPP over 16 watersheds. Then, a topographical correction index (TCI) was developed based on simulated soil water redistribution (TCIwater), radiation redistribution (TCIrad), and redistribution of climate factors (TCIclim). Finally, the proposed TCI was applied to four GPP data sets. The mean‐bias‐error (MBE), determination coefficient (R2), and Root‐Mean‐Square‐Error (RMSE) between mountain GPP and flat GPP (or GPP data sets) were used for evaluation. Results showed that the MBE of flat GPP before correction (194 g C m−2 yr−1) was reduced to 126, 94, and 2 g C m−2 yr−1 after the corrections of TCIwater, TCIrad, and TCIclim, highlighting the effectiveness of integrated redistribution information in correcting the topographical effect on GPP estimation. The relationship between mountain and flat GPP after the TCI correction was improved at the 30 m resolution (increasing R2 by 0.09 and reducing RMSE by 90 g C m−2 yr−1) and 480 m resolution (increasing R2 by 0.13 and reducing RMSE by 178 g C m−2 yr−1). Regarding the four GPP data sets after the TCI correction, the MBE of 183 g C m−2 yr−1 was averagely reduced to 17 g C m−2 yr−1, and RMSE was reduced by 118 g C m−2 yr−1 at 480 m resolution. This study suggests that integrating topography‐induced interactions into current GPP data sets is a feasible way to understand the carbon budget in mountain ecosystems.
Effect of linearly polarized microwaves on nanomorphology of calcium carbonate mineralization using peptides
Authors: Usui Kenji , Ozaki Makoto , Hirao Kan , Kosaka Tsubasa , Endo Natsumi , Yoshida Shuhei , Yokota Shin-ichiro , Arimoto Yonejiro , Osawa Ryuji , Nakanishi Nobuhiro , Tomizaki Kin-ya , Umetani Tomohiro , Kayamori Fumihiro
Published: July 2023

Microwaves are used for diverse applications such as mobile phones, ovens, and therapy devices. However, there are few reports on the effects of microwaves on diseases other than cancer, and on physiological processes. Here, we focused on CaCO3 mineralization as a model of biomineralization and attempted to elucidate the effect of microwaves on CaCO3 mineralization using peptides. We conducted AFM, ζ potential, HPLC, ICP-AES, and relative permittivity measurements. Our findings show that microwaves alter the nanomorphology of the CaCO3 precipitate, from sphere-like particles to string-like structures. Furthermore, microwaves have little effect on the mineralization when the mineralization ability of a peptide is high, but a large effect when the precipitation ability is low. Our findings may be applicable to not only the treatment of teeth and bones but also the development of organic–inorganic nanobiomaterials. This methodology can be expanded to other molecular/atomic reactions under various microwave conditions to alter reaction activity parameters.
Human alveolar hydrogels promote morphological and transcriptional differentiation in iPSC-derived alveolar type 2 epithelial cells
Authors: Hoffman Evan T. , Uriarte Juan J. , Uhl Franziska E. , Eckstrom Korin , Tanneberger Alicia E. , Becker Chloe , Moulin Chloe , Asarian Loredana , Ikonomou Laertis , Kotton Darrell N. , Weiss Daniel J.
Published: July 2023

Alveolar type 2 epithelial cells (AT2s) derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iAT2s) have rapidly contributed to our understanding of AT2 function and disease. However, while iAT2s are primarily cultured in three-dimensional (3D) Matrigel, a matrix derived from cancerous mouse tissue, it is unclear how a physiologically relevant matrix will impact iAT2s phenotype. As extracellular matrix (ECM) is recognized as a vital component in directing cellular function and differentiation, we sought to derive hydrogels from decellularized human lung alveolar-enriched ECM (aECM) to provide an ex vivo model to characterize the role of physiologically relevant ECM on iAT2 phenotype. We demonstrate aECM hydrogels retain critical in situ ECM components, including structural and basement membrane proteins. While aECM hydrogels facilitate iAT2 proliferation and alveolosphere formation, a subset of iAT2s rapidly change morphology to thin and elongated ring-like cells. This morphological change correlates with upregulation of recently described iAT2-derived transitional cell state genetic markers. As such, we demonstrate a potentially underappreciated role of physiologically relevant aECM in iAT2 differentiation.
Synthesis of palladium nanoparticles stabilized on Schiff base-modified ZnO particles as a nanoscale catalyst for the phosphine-free Heck coupling reaction and 4-nitrophenol reduction
Authors: Baran Nuray Yılmaz , Baran Talat , Nasrollahzadeh Mahmoud
Published: July 2023

Recently, the development of heterogeneous nanocatalytic systems using solid supports has been gaining importance due to some advantages such as easy handling, high thermal stability, high efficiency, reusability, and so on. Therefore, the design of catalyst supports for the preparation of stable heterogeneous catalytic systems is of great importance. In this work, Schiff base-modified ZnO particles have been developed (ZnO–Scb) as a novel support. A heterogeneous nanocatalyst system has then been prepared by immobilizing palladium nanoparticles (Pd NPs) on the ZnO-Scb surface as the support. The resulting palladium nanocatalyst (Pd–ZnO–Scb) structure has been characterized by different analytical techniques (FT-IR, XRD, TEM, FE-SEM, elemental mapping and EDS) and used to catalyze the Heck coupling reactions and 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) reduction. Test results revealed that Pd–ZnO–Scb could effectively couple various aryl halides with styrene in yields of up to 98% in short reaction times. Pd–ZnO–Scb was also efficiently used in the complete 4-NP reduction within 135 s at room temperature. Additionally, it was found that Pd–ZnO–Scb was more effective than other reported catalysts in the Heck coupling reaction. Moreover, the recycling tests indicated that Pd–ZnO–Scb could be easily isolated from the reaction medium and reused in seven consecutive catalytic runs while retaining its nanostructure.
A lack of nurse autonomy impacts population health when compared to physician care: an ecological study
Authors: You Wenpeng , Cusack Lynette , Donnelly Frank
Published: July 2023

This study highlights that the contribution of nursing is secondary to physicians in overall population health (indexed with life expectancy at birth, e(0)). Scatter plots, bivariate correlation and partial correlation models were performed to analyse the correlations between e(0)and physician healthcare and nursing healthcare respectively. Affluence, urbanization and obesity were incorporated as the potential confounders. The Fisher’s r-to-z transformation was conducted for comparing the correlations. Multiple linear regression analyses were implemented for modelling that physicians’ contributions to e(0)explain nurses’. Nursing healthcare correlated to e(0)significantly less strongly than physician healthcare in simple regressions. Nursing healthcare was in weak or negligible correlation to e(0)when physician healthcare was controlled individually or together with the three confounders. Physician healthcare remains significantly correlational to e(0)when nursing healthcare alone was controlled or when the three confounders were controlled. Linear regression revealed that nursing healthcare was a significant predictor for e(0)when physician healthcare was “not added” for modelling, but this predicting role became negligible when physician healthcare was “added”. Our study findings suggested that nurses still work under the direction of physicians due to lack of autonomy. Without correction, health services will continue to transmit the invisibility of nursing healthcare from one generation of nurses to another.
Unmet needs for rehabilitation service of middle-aged and older adult residents in Chengdu, Sichuan, China: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Li Xichun , Shi Yingxi , Zhao Dan , Jin Ke , Zhu Jianmei , Wang Ying
Published: July 2023

To investigate the unmet needs for rehabilitation services among middle-aged and older adults in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and identify the associated factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted on middle-aged and older adults in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, between 2015 and 2016. The questionnaire included demographic data and questions about rehabilitation needs. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors of unmet needs for rehabilitation services. Among 663 participants, 91.70% needed medical rehabilitation (608/663), 26.55% of who need auxiliary equipment (176/663), 77.07% of who need daily care and social participation (511/663), and 79.34% of who need recreational therapy activities (526/663), while < 30% required auxiliary equipment. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that residents who were married, had annual income < CNY 80,000, had no medical insurance, had three or more health problems, were aged ≥ 60, and the disability status were independently associated with unmet needs for rehabilitation services (all P < 0.05). Marital status, annual income, medical insurance, health problems, and disability might be factors independently associated with the unmet needs for rehabilitation services. Attention should be paid to the financial burden of the population on rehabilitation services, and in addition to the disabled, the slow patients should also be given priority.
The relation between dietary phytochemical index and metabolic health status in overweight and obese adolescents
Authors: Tirani Shahnaz Amani , Lotfi Keyhan , Mirzaei Saeideh , Asadi Ali , Akhlaghi Masoumeh , Saneei Parvane
Published: July 2023

Previous studies have rarely investigated dietary phytochemicals consumption in relation to metabolic health of adolescents. The current study was performed to investigate dietary phytochemical index (DPI) in relation to metabolic health status in overweight and obese adolescents. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 203 adolescents with overweight or obesity. Dietary intakes of participants were obtained through a validated 147-item food frequency questionnaire. DPI was calculated [(dietary energy derived from phytochemical-rich foods (kcal)/total daily energy intake (kcal)) ⨯100]. Glycemic and lipid profiles, blood pressure, and anthropometric indices were also measured. A metabolically unhealthy overweight/obesity (MUO) profile was determined based on the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and IDF/Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) definitions. Study subjects had a mean age of 13.98 years and 50.2% of them were girls. According to IDF and IDF/HOMA-IR criteria, 38.9% (37 boys, and 42 girls) and 33% (35 boys, and 32 girls) of the study participants were respectively MUO. According to IDF and IDF/HOMA-IR definitions, adolescents in the third DPI tertile had respectively 61% (maximally-adjusted OR = 0.39, 95%CI 0.16–0.91) and 67% (maximally-adjusted OR = 0.33, 95%CI 0.13–0.83) lower odds of being MUO, compared to the first tertile. Stratified analysis by sex indicated that DPI was inversely related to MUO phenotype based on IDF criteria in girls (maximally-adjusted OR = 0.25, 95%CI 0.06–0.98), but not in boys. The current study found that adolescents with a higher dietary intake of phytochemicals have lower odds of being MUO, particularly among girls. However, further large-scale prospective cohort studies are required to confirm this finding.
Past permafrost dynamics can inform future permafrost carbon-climate feedbacks
Authors: Jones Miriam C. , Grosse Guido , Treat Claire , Turetsky Merritt , Anthony Katey Walter , Brosius Laura
Published: July 2023

Climate warming threatens to destabilize vast northern permafrost areas, potentially releasing large quantities of organic carbon that could further disrupt the climate. Here we synthesize paleorecords of past permafrost-carbon dynamics to contextualize future permafrost stability and carbon feedbacks. We identify key landscape differences between the last deglaciation and today that influence the response of permafrost to atmospheric warming, as well as landscape-level differences that limit subsequent carbon uptake. We show that the current magnitude of thaw has not yet exceeded that of previous deglaciations, but that permafrost carbon release has the potential to exert a strong feedback on future Arctic climate as temperatures exceed those of the Pleistocene. Better constraints on the extent of subsea permafrost and its carbon pool, and on carbon dynamics from a range of permafrost thaw processes, including blowout craters and megaslumps, are needed to help quantify the future permafrost-carbon-climate feedbacks.
Quantification of race/ethnicity representation in Alzheimer’s disease neuroimaging research in the USA: a systematic review
Authors: Lim Aaron C. , Barnes Lisa L. , Weissberger Gali H. , Lamar Melissa , Nguyen Annie L. , Fenton Laura , Herrera Jennifer , Han S. Duke
Published: July 2023

Background

Racial and ethnic minoritized groups are disproportionately at risk for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), but are not sufficiently recruited in AD neuroimaging research in the United States. This is important as sample composition impacts generalizability of findings, biomarker cutoffs, and treatment effects. No studies have quantified the breadth of race/ethnicity representation in the AD literature.

Methods

This review identified median race/ethnicity composition of AD neuroimaging US-based research samples available as free full-text articles on PubMed. Two types of published studies were analyzed: studies that directly report race/ethnicity data (i.e., direct studies), and studies that do not report race/ethnicity but used data from a cohort study/database that does report this information (i.e., indirect studies).

Results

Direct studies (n = 719) have median representation of 88.9% white or 87.4% Non-Hispanic white, 7.3% Black/African American, and 3.4% Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, with 0% Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native, Multiracial, and Other Race participants. Cohort studies/databases (n = 44) from which indirect studies (n = 1745) derived are more diverse, with median representation of 84.2% white, 83.7% Non-Hispanic white, 11.6% Black/African American, 4.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.75% Asian American participants. Notably, 94% of indirect studies derive from just 10 cohort studies/databases. Comparisons of two time periods using a median split for publication year, 1994–2017 and 2018–2022, indicate that sample diversity has improved recently, particularly for Black/African American participants (3.39% from 1994–2017 and 8.29% from 2018-2022).

Conclusions

There is still underrepresentation of all minoritized groups relative to Census data, especially for Hispanic/Latino and Asian American individuals. The AD neuroimaging literature will benefit from increased representative recruitment of ethnic/racial minorities. More transparent reporting of race/ethnicity data is needed.
The vertical position of visual information conditions spatial memory performance in healthy aging
Authors: Durteste Marion , Van Poucke Louise , Combariza Sonia , Benziane Bilel , Sahel José-Alain , Ramanoël Stephen , Arleo Angelo
Published: July 2023

Memory for objects and their location is a cornerstone of adequate cognitive functioning across the lifespan. Considering that human visual perception depends on the position of stimuli within the visual field, we posit that the position of objects in the environment may be a determinant aspect of mnemonic performance. In this study, a population of 25 young and 20 older adults completed a source-monitoring task with objects presented in the upper or lower visual field. Using standardPrand multinomial processing tree analyses, we revealed that although familiarity-based item memory remained intact in older age, spatial memory was impaired for objects presented in the upper visual field. Spatial memory in aging is conditioned by the vertical position of information. These findings raise questions about the view that age-related spatial mnemonic deficits are attributable to associative dysfunctions and suggest that they could also originate from the altered encoding of object attributes.
The replication crisis has led to positive structural, procedural, and community changes
Authors: Korbmacher Max , Azevedo Flavio , Pennington Charlotte R. , Hartmann Helena , Pownall Madeleine , Schmidt Kathleen , Elsherif Mahmoud , Breznau Nate , Robertson Olly , Kalandadze Tamara , Yu Shijun , Baker Bradley J. , O’Mahony Aoife , Olsnes Jørgen Ø. -S. , Shaw John J. , Gjoneska Biljana , Yamada Yuki , Röer Jan P. , Murphy Jennifer , Alzahawi Shilaan , Grinschgl Sandra , Oliveira Catia M. , Wingen Tobias , Yeung Siu Kit , Liu Meng , König Laura M. , Albayrak-Aydemir Nihan , Lecuona Oscar , Micheli Leticia , Evans Thomas
Published: July 2023

The emergence of large-scale replication projects yielding successful rates substantially lower than expected caused the behavioural, cognitive, and social sciences to experience a so-called ‘replication crisis’. In this Perspective, we reframe this ‘crisis’ through the lens of a credibility revolution, focusing on positive structural, procedural and community-driven changes. Second, we outline a path to expand ongoing advances and improvements. The credibility revolution has been an impetus to several substantive changes which will have a positive, long-term impact on our research environment.
Introducing proton/electron mediators enhances the catalytic ability of an iron porphyrin complex for photochemical CO2 reduction
Authors: Imai Maho , Kosugi Kento , Saga Yutaka , Kondo Mio , Masaoka Shigeyuki
Published: July 2023

A novel iron porphyrin complex with hydroquinone moieties as proton/electron mediators at meso positions was designed and synthesised. The complex exhibits excellent catalytic activity for photochemical CO2 reduction.
Redox-active carborane clusters in bond activation chemistry and ligand design
Authors: Nussbaum Bryce C. , Humphries Amanda L. , Gange Gayathri B. , Peryshkov Dmitry V.
Published: July 2023

The icosahedral carborane cluster can accept two electrons and change from a closed closo-form to an open nido-form. This transformation unlocks the potential for bond activation chemistry, uranyl capture, and stabilization of low-valent centers.
CO2-responsive tunable persistent luminescence in a hydrogen-bond organized two-component ionic crystal
Authors: Xiao Guowei , Ma Yu-Juan , Fang Xiaoyu , Xu Changhai , Yan Dongpeng
Published: July 2023

A hydrogen-bond organized ionic crystal exhibits CO2-responsive tunable afterglow.
Toward functionalization of ZnO nanotubes and monolayers with 5-aminolevulinic acid drugs as possible nanocarriers for drug delivery: a DFT based molecular dynamic simulation
Authors: Mohammadzaheri Masoumeh , Jamehbozorgi Saeed , Ganji Maosud Darvish , Rezvani Mahyar , Javanshir Zahra
Published: July 2023

We have investigated the interactions between a 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) drug and ZnO nanostructures including ZnO monolayers and ZnO nanotubes (ZnONTs) using density functional theory (DFT) calculations.
Unraveling the dynamic behaviors of BF4-based ionic liquids at the SnO2/FAPbI3 interface using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations
Authors: Han Jinge , Xiao Hongbin , Guo Yanru , Liu Xue , Zang Zhigang , Li Ru
Published: July 2023

According to dynamic behaviors of BF4-based ionic liquids (ILs) at the SnO2/FAPbI3 interface, the BMIMBF4 IL not only eliminates the density of states in SnO2 but also increases the ion migration energy barrier in FAPbI3.
Investigation of mechanical properties and structural integrity of graphene aerogels via molecular dynamics simulations
Authors: Zheng Bowen , Liu Chen , Li Zhou , Carraro Carlo , Maboudian Roya , Senesky Debbie G. , Gu Grace X.
Published: July 2023

Mechanical properties and structural integrity of 3D graphene aerogels are studied using molecular dynamics simulations. The influences of various simulation parameters are systematically discussed.
Protein network centralities as descriptor for QM region construction in QM/MM simulations of enzymes
Authors: Brandt Felix , Jacob Christoph R.
Published: July 2023

Network analysis is applied for the construction of QM/MM models, and protein network centralities are proposed as a promising descriptor for identifying residues with a large non-electrostatic effect on the QM region.
Correction: Structure and bonding of molecular stirrers with formula B7M2− and B8M2 (M = Zn, Cd, Hg)
Authors: Yu Rui , Barroso Jorge , Wang Meng-hui , Liang Wei-yan , Chen Chen , Zarate Ximena , Orozco-Ic Mesías , Cui Zhong-hua , Merino Gabriel
Published: July 2023

Correction for ‘Structure and bonding of molecular stirrers with formula B7M2− and B8M2 (M = Zn, Cd, Hg)’ by Rui Yu et al., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2020, 22, 12312–12320, https://doi.org/10.1039/D0CP01603A.
Correction: A redshifted photonic bandgap and wide-angle polarization selection in an all-hyperbolic-metamaterial one-dimensional photonic crystal
Authors: Wu Feng , Liu Dejun , Li Hongju , Feng Mingku
Published: July 2023

Correction for ‘A redshifted photonic bandgap and wide-angle polarization selection in an all-hyperbolic-metamaterial one-dimensional photonic crystal’ by Feng Wu et al., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2023, 25, 10785–10794, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CP00280B.
Green mechanochemical synthesis of imine-linked covalent organic frameworks for high iodine capture
Authors: Brown Normanda , Alsudairy Ziad , Behera Ranjan , Akram Fazli , Chen Kuangcai , Smith-Petty Kayla , Motley Bria , Williams Spirit , Huang Wenyu , Ingram Conrad , Li Xinle
Published: July 2023

Delineated here is the first mechanochemical synthesis of covalent organic frameworks (COF) adsorbents that exhibited exceptional iodine adsorption capacities of 6.4–7.1 g g−1, surpassing those of most existing COFs.
Investigation of the crystal structure and electrochemical performance of Gd doped LaNb0.9Mo0.1O4.05
Authors: Han Yidong , J. Skinner Stephen
Published: July 2023

Single phase La1−xGdxNb0.9Mo0.1O4.05 (x = 0, 0.20, 0.40, 0.50, 0.60, 0.80 and 1.00) compositions have been synthesized by a solid state reaction route. Phase transition and ionic conductivity are correlated.
Size and surface-engineered BiVO4 catalytic smooth spheres for efficient electrochemical detection of bifenox herbicide
Authors: Dheivasigamani Thangaraju , Ammasai Kumaravel , Shanmugam Priyadharshini , Selvam Govarthini Seerangan , Arulmozhi Durairajan
Published: July 2023

Synthesis of smooth-surfaced BiVO4 semiconducting particles with periodic size control was achieved under hydrothermal conditions with long carbon chain oleic acid as an additive in weak organic acid and methanol as solvents for bifenox detection.
An efficient low-cost and facile ITO interdigital micro-photodetector based on mixed cationic perovskites for screening new optoelectronic materials
Authors: Li Mengqing , Cao Wenhuan , Min Xiangfei , Li Wenhui , Wang Xueze , Gao Huidan , Zhou Huawei , Yin Jie , Zhang Xianxi
Published: July 2023

In this study, durable, low-cost, and convenient ITO-IEs and design thought can effectively screen new perovskite-like photoelectric materials.
Carbonized polymer dots for the sensitive and selective analysis of chlortetracycline based on the aggregation induced emission
Authors: Shao Tong , Wang Xiaoshuang , Guan Rentian , Zeng Suyuan , Li Rui , Hong Min , Yue Qiaoli
Published: July 2023

In this study, carbonized polymer dots (CPDs) were first proposed for the quantitative detection of chlortetracycline (CTC) based on aggregation induced emission.
Architecture engineering toward highly active Rh integrated porous carbon with diverse flexible channels for hydrogen evolution
Authors: Zhang Hongmin , Luo Yanfei , Liu Siyu , Wu Jie , Fan Guangyin , Yu Xiaojun
Published: July 2023

An architecture engineering strategy is developed to construct h-NCNWs which enable the uniform deposition of ultrafine Rh NPs. The resultant Rh/h-NCNWs exhibit excellent H2 production performance with a TOF of 1234 min−1 for AB hydrolysis.
On improving interoperability for cross‐domain multi‐finger fingerprint matching using coupled adversarial learning
Authors: Hasan Md Mahedi , Nasrabadi Nasser , Dawson Jeremy
Published: July 2023

Improving interoperability in contactless‐to‐contact fingerprint matching is a crucial factor for the mainstream adoption of contactless fingerphoto devices. However, matching contactless probe images against legacy contact‐based gallery images is very challenging due to the presence of heterogeneity between these domains. Moreover, unconstrained acquisition of fingerphotos produces perspective distortion. Therefore, direct matching of fingerprint features suffers severe performance degradation on cross‐domain interoperability. In this study, to address this issue, the authors propose a coupled adversarial learning framework to learn a fingerprint representation in a low‐dimensional subspace that is discriminative and domain‐invariant in nature. In fact, using a conditional coupled generative adversarial network, the authors project both the contactless and the contact‐based fingerprint into a latent subspace to explore the hidden relationship between them using class‐specific contrastive loss and ArcFace loss. The ArcFace loss ensures intra‐class compactness and inter‐class separability, whereas the contrastive loss minimises the distance between the subspaces for the same finger. Experiments on four challenging datasets demonstrate that our proposed model outperforms state‐of‐the methods and two top‐performing commercial‐off‐the‐shelf SDKs, that is, Verifinger v12.0 and Innovatrics. In addition, the authors also introduce a multi‐finger score fusion network that significantly boosts interoperability by effectively utilising the multi‐finger input of the same subject for both cross‐domain and cross‐sensor settings.
Automatic recognition and detection of building targets in urban remote sensing images using an improved regional convolutional neural network algorithm
Authors: Lin Sida
Published: July 2023

The accuracy of regional convolutional neural network (R‐CNN) algorithms on image recognition detection remains to be improved. The authors optimised the Mask R‐CNN algorithm and tested it through experiments on the automatic recognition of building targets in urban remote sensing images. It was found that the improved Mask R‐CNN algorithm recognised more complete building targets and clearer edges than the original algorithm with a precision of 95.75%, a recall rate of 96.28% and a mean average precision (mAP) of 0.9403, and it also reduced the detection time per image to 0.264 s, all of which were better than other R‐CNN algorithms. The ablation experiments showed that compared with the original Mask R‐CNN algorithm, the improvement in the mAP of the Mask R‐CNN algorithms with an improved feature pyramid network and an improved non‐maximum suppression (NMS) algorithm was 0.0206 and 0.0119, respectively, while the improvement in the mAP of the improved Mask R‐CNN algorithm was 0.0376. The two improvement methods adopted for the Mask R‐CNN algorithm were proved to be feasible and can effectively improve the automatic recognition and detection accuracy and efficiency of building targets in urban remote sensing images.
Three‐phase current reconstruction method for permanent magnet synchronous motor based on current transformer sensors
Authors: Cao Jianan , Peng Jia , Meng Gefei , Li Yunjia
Published: July 2023

The position sensorless permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), with its simple structure, is applied in the aerospace field with high reliability requirements. To drive PMSM safely, the three‐phase current measured from the driver needs to be isolated for the closed‐loop control. And then, the accuracy current measurement is crucial for achieving optimal motor performance. In the paper, current transformer (CT) with centre taps is employed to isolate and measure the high‐frequency current of the inverter switch. Additionally, an algorithm is proposed to reconstruct the switch current into the low‐frequency phase current. Subsequently, the measuring method and the algorithm are applied to an inverter platform, which drives a 100W PMSM. Finally, the reconstructed phase current waveform is compared with the measured phase current waveform, and the experimental results show that the above method is effective and feasible.
Highly‐selective microstrip bandpass filters based on new dual‐mode fan‐shape patch resonators
Authors: Fan Chunfeng , Gong Ke , Liu Baichao , Liu Yufang , Liu Qing
Published: July 2023

A design method for highly‐selective bandpass filters based on novel dual‐mode fan‐shaped patch resonator (FSPR) is presented in this article. Different from traditional dual‐mode patch filters, two higher‐order modes TM020 and TM110 are utilised to generate a passband, and the two resonant frequencies can be controlled well by its radius and angle. A dual‐mode filter with two transmission zeros (TZs) is implemented by using one FSPR, and locations of TZs can be controlled well. To further improve the selectivity of FSPR filters, four‐pole filters based on two identical dual‐mode FSPRs with co‐directional and reverse‐directional cascade are simulated, fabricated and measured. Furthermore, three‐ and four‐pole filters based on dual‐mode FSPR and single‐mode uniform impedance resonators are proposed, which are also simulated, fabricated, and measured. The later proposed filters not only achieve high selectivity and wide stopband, but also have simple structure and small size.
Uncompleted construction work in the Russian Federation: causes and remedies
Authors: Silka Dmitriy Nikolaevich
Published: July 2023

Uncompleted construction work is a major issue for the sector and the economy as a whole. According to Russia’s Accounts Chamber, the current average figure for state-funded projects in Russia in this respect is 30% (as much as 70% in some regions).

As a possible solution, this paper suggests using a system of surveys of participants in construction activity in order to have enough information for an analysis. In addition, the paper draws attention to the following important characteristic of construction – the critical importance of the planning stage. This is where a large number of regulatory instruments are used. There is a need to develop the nation’s corresponding regulatory framework at an advanced pace. Indeed, if construction work on a site cannot be completed and is discontinued, it may well cost as much to resume work on that site as it would to begin work on a new project. In-depth audits of the regulatory framework must begin with the planning stage. Any innovations in the regulation system must be assessed via two-way communication. The article was written on the basis of the RANEPA state assignment research program.
A model for assessing the sustainable development of the city area
Authors: Guk Tatyana N. , Vlasov Denis N.
Published: July 2023

The balanced management and development of the territory requires the development of the concept of sustainable development of the territory. In addition to the sustainable development of the territory, it is necessary to ensure the balance of all the main aspects that determine the sustainable development of the territory. The search for an optimal balance of urban area development is the most important task which requires the development of scientific methodologies.

The article deals with the principle model of agglomeration in the context of the aspects of sustainable development of the territory. In the model the assessment is carried out in two stages. The purpose of the first stage is to determine the degree of balance of the territory on a particular aspect. The purpose of the second stage is to determine the degree of compliance of the urban planning organization of the territory with the conditions of sustainable development of the territory.

In order to create a strategy for the development of urban space it is necessary to monitor the urban planning condition of the territory, as well as to assess its compliance with the conditions for sustainable development of the city territory.
Adaptive management of investment and construction projects
Authors: Mishlanova Marina
Published: July 2023

The modern conditions of investment and construction projects’ realization, particularly incompleteness, inaccuracy and lack of characteristics’ clarity of the project and environment of activity are highlighted in the article. The relevance of introduction of adaptive management methods and complex characterization are presented. Methods of the target function formation of investment and construction projects management are considered in the article. Moreover, the parametric approach based on the best result of managerial impacts is defined. The informational basis of input into the model is determined: actual project indicators, quantitative and qualitative description of the project status and situational problems. The adaptive essence of the management model has been identified as situational management. The conclusion of precedents and the description of construction production situations in the form of indistinct states model with the usage of linguistic variables were substantiated on this basis. The fragmentary example of the precedents base based on the studied experience of investment and construction projects implementation is presented in the article. The author developed a basic algorithm of decision-making in the system of adaptive management of investment and construction projects. Prospects and predicted effects of introduction of adaptive management of investment and construction projects at micro-level and macro-level are determined.
Capital attraction solution for social housing development in Vietnam in the period of 2023 – 2030
Authors: Nguyen Thi Lan Phuong , Nguyen Tuan Anh , Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung , Ngo Viet Hung
Published: July 2023

Social housing development for low-income people, industrial park workers and poor households is one of the key tasks in socio-economic development of the Vietnamese Government. In recent years, the government has had many incentive policies to mobilize capital for investment in social housing development (incentives on land use levy, land rental, incentives on value-added tax, corporate income tax, incentives on bank loans). However, the supply of social housing has been still lacking, reaching 65% of the set target. The capital supported by the government for Vietnam Bank for Social Policies is 3,163.9/9,000 billion VND, reaching 35% of the demand in the period of 2016 – 2020 [1], while the private sector has not been really interested in this field. The article analyzes the current situation of capital attraction for social housing development in Vietnam, identifies the achievements and shortcomings, at the same time establishes and evaluates the influencing factors, thereby proposing some solutions for capital attraction for this task.
Analysis of the integrated development of the territory of the industrial zones of the city of Moscow
Authors: Cogutiac Ion S. , Bakaeva Natalia V.
Published: July 2023

The relevance of the chosen theme is due to the novelty of the program for the integrated development of the territory and the diversity of its implementation in the regions. The paper objective is to identify a scientific problem in decision-making for the integrated development of the territory of industrial zones in the city of Moscow. To achieve the stated objective, the scientific method of systematic analysis of the statutory regulations of state authorities – the Government of the city of Moscow, which determines the role of the integrated development of the territory of the city of Moscow, was applied. The analysis of the implementation of the objectives of the territory integrated development presented in the Federal legislation made it possible to identify the interrelation of factors caused by the current city-planning situation in terms of restrictions on the urban planning activities, the economic feasibility of locating permanent facilities during the reorganization of industrial zones.
Competence approach in professional training of landscape students
Authors: Adilov Zarif , Dobronravova Elena , Vetlugina Anna
Published: July 2023

Landscape design has increasingly become a universal form of environment exploration in terms of spiritual, aesthetic, environmental and functional expediency. The training of a professionally competent landscape specialist with the knowledge gained during the training period and adaptable to difficult modern socio-cultural conditions is among the main objectives of modernizing the system of higher professional education in Uzbekistan. In this regard, there is a need of a renewed vision for training a highly qualified specialist in the field of landscape design.
Integrated green construction as a prerequisite for sustainable urban development
Authors: Baronin Sergey Alexandrovich , Guschina Ekaterina Sergeevna , Romanova Anna Ilyinichna
Published: July 2023

The article studies problems of sustainable housing construction modeling as part of complex development of the territory projects with consideration of requirements of green, energy-efficient and resource-saving approaches as an obligatory condition of sustainable urban development. The aim of the study is to develop methodical approaches and scientific and practical recommendations in the field of integrated green construction modelling on the basis of assessment and cost management of environmental eco-oriented life cycles of a set of capital construction objects. The object of the study is taken in the form of a portfolio of capital construction projects as part of investment programs for integrated residential development of territories at the stage of prospective construction preparation in the conditions of their competitive selection for financing based on the priority. The article demonstrates the obtained scientific results in the form of: conceptual clarification of the category of integrated green construction; methods of estimation of the environmental-ecological cost oriented life cycles of buildings in the competitive selection of complex residential development projects for its application in the selection procedures for financing; justification of the author’s coefficient «infrastructure» in the assessment of the cost of the life cycle of buildings; modeling the effects of reducing the cost of environmentally-oriented life cycles of objects of complex green development.