bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Low intensity repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates brain-wide functional connectivity to promote anti-correlated c-Fos expression
Authors: Moretti Jessica , Terstege Dylan J. , Poh Eugenia Z. , Epp Jonathan R. , Rodger Jennifer
Published: November 2022

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) induces action potentials to induce plastic changes in the brain with increasing evidence for the therapeutic importance of brain-wide functional network effects of rTMS; however, the influence of sub-action potential threshold (low-intensity; LI-) rTMS on neuronal activity is largely unknown. We investigated whether LI-rTMS modulates neuronal activity and functional connectivity and also specifically assessed modulation of parvalbumin interneuron activity. We conducted a brain-wide analysis of c-Fos, a marker for neuronal activity, in mice that received LI-rTMS to visual cortex. Mice received single or multiple sessions of excitatory 10 Hz LI-rTMS with custom rodent coils or were sham controls. We assessed changes to c-Fos positive cell densities and c-Fos/parvalbumin co-expression. Peak c-Fos expression corresponded with activity during rTMS. We also assessed functional connectivity changes using brain-wide c-Fos-based network analysis. LI-rTMS modulated c-Fos expression in cortical and subcortical regions. c-Fos density changes were most prevalent with acute stimulation, however chronic stimulation decreased parvalbumin interneuron activity, most prominently in the amygdala and striatum. LI-rTMS also increased anti-correlated functional connectivity, with the most prominent effects also in the amygdala and striatum following chronic stimulation. LI-rTMS induces changes in c-Fos expression that suggest modulation of neuronal activity and functional connectivity throughout the brain. Our results suggest that LI-rTMS promotes anticorrelated functional connectivity, possibly due to decreased parvalbumin interneuron activation induced by chronic stimulation. These changes may underpin therapeutic rTMS effects, therefore modulation of subcortical activity supports rTMS for treatment of disorders involving subcortical dysregulation.
Partial differential equations modeling of thermal transportation in Casson nanofluid flow with arrhenius activation energy and irreversibility processes
Authors: Al Oweidi Khalid Fanoukh , Jamshed Wasim , Goud B. Shankar , Ullah Imran , Usman  , Mohamed Isa Siti Suzilliana Putri , El Din Sayed M. , Guedri Kamel , Jaleel Refed Adnan
Published: November 2022

The formation of entropy in a mixed convection Casson nanofluid model with Arhenius activation energy is examined in this paper using magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). The expanding sheet, whose function of sheet velocity is nonlinear, confines the Casson nanofluid. The final equations, which are obtained from the first mathematical formulations, are solved using the MATLAB built-in solver bvp4c. Utilizing similarity conversion, ODEs are converted in their ultimate form. A number of graphs and tabulations are also provided to show the effects of important flow parameters on the results distribution. Slip parameter was shown to increase fluid temperature and decrease entropy formation. On the production of entropy, the Brinkman number and concentration gradient have opposing effects. In the presence of nanoparticles, the Eckert number effect's augmentation of fluid temperature is more significant. Furthermore, a satisfactory agreement is reached when the findings of the current study are compared to those of studies that have been published in the past.
A dual-transmission-bands rasorber with improved absorption and oblique incidence performance
Authors: Ma Zheyipei , Jiang Chao , Li Jiale , Huang Xiaozhong
Published: November 2022

In this paper, a high-absorption and dual-transmission-bands rasorber (HADTR) was proposed. Different from the reported designs, a foam layer and a FR4 layer are added as top layers in HADTR to improve its absorption and oblique incidence performance. The unit cell of resistive layer is concentric metallic rings loaded with chip resistors based on absorption enforced design to ensure its dual-transmission-bands at the same time. The unit cell of band-stop frequency selective surface (BS-FSS) is double metallic square loops loaded with chip inductors on both sides of FR4 substrate, which expands its reflection band (|S11|≥ − 1.0 dB) without destroying its dual-transmission-bands effectively. At normal incidence, for TE and TM polarization, the HADTR has a low-frequency passband up to 1.34 GHz (|S21|≥ − 1.5 dB), a high-frequency passband from 16.04 to 18.00 GHz (|S21|≥ − 1.5 dB) and a wide 90% absorption band from 5.01 to 10.56 GHz; and the reflection coefficient below − 10 dB and − 20 dB is in the range of 4.48–11.70 GHz and 5.48–9.96 GHz, respectively. For TE/TM polarization, the 90% absorption of oblique incidence stability is 40° and 30° respectively. Strong association between measurement and simulation results validates the design method and the HADTR.
The impact of natural fibers’ characteristics on mechanical properties of the cement composites
Authors: Kurpińska Marzena , Pawelska-Mazur Magdalena , Gu Yining , Kurpiński Filip
Published: November 2022

The paper reviews the properties of cement composites reinforced with short fibres. The effect of natural fibres was investigated: cotton, sisal, jute, ramie, bamboo, and synthetic fibres: polymer and polypropylene. It was noticed that the fibres change the consistency of the mixture up to 15%. In the composite flexural strength tests, a change in strength by +/− 8% was observed, depending on the type of fibres used. The research shows that the use of natural fibres had a positive effect on the compressive strength by 27%, while the use of synthetic fibres caused its decrease by 4%. Additionally, it was noticed that the chemical composition, the diameter and the total length of the fibres in the element have an impact on the composite shrinkage. The fibre-containing composites showed an 8% higher water absorption compared to the non-fibre samples. The exception is the ramie fibres, which reduce water absorption. In general, a positive effect of natural fibers on the properties of cement composites has been noticed, however, in case of natural fibres application, a thorough further properties investigation is recommended.
Glucose emission spectra through mid-infrared passive spectroscopic imaging of the wrist for non-invasive glucose sensing
Authors: Kitazaki Tomoya , Morimoto Yusuke , Yamashita So , Anabuki Daichi , Tahara Shiori , Nishiyama Akira , Wada Kenji , Ishimaru Ichiro
Published: November 2022

Non-invasive blood glucose sensing can be achieved using mid-infrared spectroscopy, although no practical device based on this method has yet been developed. Here, we propose mid-infrared passive spectroscopic imaging for glucose measurements from a distance. Spectroscopic imaging of thermal radiation from the human body enabled, for the first time in the world, the detection of glucose-induced luminescence from a distance. In addition, glucose emission spectra of the wrist acquired at regular intervals up to 60 min showed that there was a strong correlation between the glucose emission intensity and blood glucose level measured using an invasive sensor. Thus, the new technology proposed here is expected to be applied to real-time monitoring of diabetic patients to detect hypoglycemic attacks during sleep and to detect hyperglycemia in a population. Moreover, this technology could lead to innovations that would make it possible to remotely measure a variety of substances.
Current trends suggest most Asian countries are unlikely to meet future biodiversity targets on protected areas
Authors: Farhadinia Mohammad S. , Waldron Anthony , Kaszta Żaneta , Eid Ehab , Hughes Alice , Ambarlı Hüseyin , Al- Hikmani Hadi , Buuveibaatar Bayarbaatar , Gritsina Mariya A. , Haidir Iding , Islam Zafar-ul , Kabir Muhammad , Khanal Gopal , Koshkin Maxim A. , Kulenbekov Rahim , Kubanychbekov Zairbek , Maheshwari Aishwarya , Penjor Ugyen , Raza Hana , Rosen Tatjana , Yachmennikova Anna , Rozhnov Viatcheslav V. , Yamaguchi Nobuyuki , Johnson Paul J. , Macdonald David W.
Published: November 2022

Aichi Target 11 committed governments to protect ≥17% of their terrestrial environments by 2020, yet it was rarely achieved, raising questions about the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework goal to protect 30% by 2030. Asia is a challenging continent for such targets, combining high biodiversity with dense human populations. Here, we evaluated achievements in Asia against Aichi Target 11. We found that Asia was the most underperforming continent globally, with just 13.2% of terrestrial protected area (PA) coverage, averaging 14.1 ± SE 1.8% per country in 2020. 73.1% of terrestrial ecoregions had <17% representation and only 7% of PAs even had an assessment of management effectiveness. We found that a higher agricultural land in 2015 was associated with lower PA coverage today. Asian countries also showed a remarkably slow average annual pace of 0.4 ± SE 0.1% increase of PA extent. These combined lines of evidence suggest that the ambitious 2030 targets are unlikely to be achieved in Asia unless the PA coverage to increase 2.4-5.9 times faster. We provided three recommendations to support Asian countries to meet their post-2020 biodiversity targets: complete reporting and the wider adoption “other effective area-based conservation measures”; restoring disturbed landscapes; and bolstering transboundary PAs.
Temperature-robust rapid eye movement and slow wave sleep in the lizard Laudakia vulgaris
Authors: Albeck Nitzan , Udi Daniel I. , Eyal Regev , Shvartsman Arik , Shein-Idelson Mark
Published: November 2022

During sleep our brain switches between two starkly different brain states - slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. While this two-state sleep pattern is abundant across birds and mammals, its existence in other vertebrates is not universally accepted, its evolutionary emergence is unclear and it is undetermined whether it is a fundamental property of vertebrate brains or an adaptation specific to homeotherms. To address these questions, we conducted electrophysiological recordings in the Agamid lizard, Laudakia vulgaris during sleep. We found clear signatures of two-state sleep that resemble the mammalian and avian sleep patterns. These states switched periodically throughout the night with a cycle of ~90 seconds and were remarkably similar to the states previously reported in Pogona vitticeps. Interestingly, in contrast to the high temperature sensitivity of mammalian states, state switches were robust to large variations in temperature. We also found that breathing rate, micro-movements and eye movements were locked to the REM state as they are in mammals. Collectively, these findings suggest that two-state sleep is abundant across the agamid family, shares physiological similarity to mammalian sleep, and can be maintain in poikilothems, increasing the probability that it existed in the cold-blooded ancestor of amniotes.
Tetrabutylammonium-chloride-glycerol of deep eutectic solvent functionalized MnO2: a novel mimic enzyme for the quantitative and qualitative colorimetric detection of l-cysteine
Authors: Chen Jing , Qin Hangdao , Xu Lu , Leng Senlin , Chang Jun
Published: November 2022

Application of a novel colorimetric sensor based on a [N4444]Cl-G/MnO2-TMB system for the quantitative and qualitative detection of l-cysteine.
Molecularly imprinted polymers as effective capturing receptors in a pseudo-ELISA immunoassay for procalcitonin detection in veterinary species
Authors: Battaglia Federica , Bonelli Francesca , Sgorbini Micaela , Intorre Luigi , Minunni Maria , Scarano Simona , Meucci Valentina
Published: November 2022

Pseudo-ELISA innovative assay based on the combined use of biomimetic receptors (MIP) and antibodies for procalcitonin detection.
An allosteric DNA switch–mediated catalytic DNA circuit for ratiometric and sensitive nucleic acid detection
Authors: Zhang Xiaofan , Xie Shunjun , Chen Xue , Wang Li , Li Fang , Liu Shufeng
Published: November 2022

An allosteric DNA switch–mediated catalytic DNA circuit reaction strategy has been proposed for ratiometric and sensitive nucleic acid detection.
Palladium-catalyzed acetalization/cyclization of enynones with alcohols: rapid access to functionalized dihaloalkenyl dihydrofurans
Authors: Ma Ruize , Chen Yang , Fang Songjia , Jiang Huanfeng , Yang Shaorong , Wu Wanqing
Published: November 2022

A novel Pd-catalyzed acetalization/cyclization of enynones and alcohols for the construction of dihaloalkenyl dihydrofuran derivatives is described.
Fast ionic transport in SrTiO3/LaAlO3 heterostructure
Authors: Shi Quan , Zhong Haijian , Huang Ming , Zhu Bin , Huang Liwen , Wu Yan
Published: November 2022

We constructed SrTiO3/LaAlO3 (STO/LAO) hetero-structural composites, which achieved a high ionic conductivity of 0.24 S cm−1 at 520 °C.
Phosphorescence emission from spatial stacks of phenanthrene units in oligo(9,10-phenanthrene)s
Authors: Kawata Takahiro , Sonobe Masahiro , Morikawa Dai , Kitazawa Yu , Nomura Yasushi , Uchiyama Masanobu , Kimura Mutsumi
Published: November 2022

The covalent linkage of phenanthrene units at 9 and 10 positions resulted in a broadening of the absorption band and a red-shift of the fluorescence band in ethanol compared with its monomer.
Incorporation of CeO2 with Ni–Co mixed metal phosphide boosts electrochemical seawater oxidation performance
Authors: Fang Bin , Chu Xiang , Han Xiaoxiao , He Jianing , Geng Baokang , Jia Lingxi , Wang Xiao , Song Shuyan , Zhang Hongjie
Published: November 2022

We demonstrate a hard template route to couple CeO2 with carbon-embedded Ni–Co mixed metal phosphide, which possesses remarkably-improved performance for electrocatalytic direct seawater oxidation.
Selectfluor®-enabled photochemical selective C(sp3)–H(sulfonyl)amidation
Authors: Chen Yuehua , Yang Boxuan , Li Qian-Yu , Lin Yu-Mei , Gong Lei
Published: November 2022

Chemo- and site-selective C(sp3)–H sulfonylamidation and amidation of toluene derivatives, cycloalkanes, natural products and bioactive molecules has been achieved by employing Selectfluor® as a versatile reagent.
Bonding and the role of electrostatics in driving C–C bond formation in high valent organocopper compounds
Authors: Shearer Jason , Vasiliauskas Dovydas , Lancaster Kyle M.
Published: November 2022

The electronic structures and contrasting reactivity of [Cu(CF3)4]−and [Cu(CF3)3(CH3)]−were probed using coupled cluster andab initiovalence bond calculations.
Iron-catalysed reductive coupling for the synthesis of polyfluorinated compounds
Authors: Guan Yu-Qiu , Wang Tian-Zhang , Qiao Jia-Fan , Chen Zhangpei , Bai Zhushuang , Liang Yu-Feng
Published: November 2022

Iron-catalysed reductive cross-coupling of difluorobromo acetic acid derivatives with trifluoromethyl olefins to afford polyfluorinated molecules, containing a difluorenyl and difluoroalkyl group, with a broad substrate scope.
Slow magnetic relaxation and selective luminescent probe in a 2p–3d–4f heterotrispin chain
Authors: Zhu Mei , Ma Shuqi , Dong Huiyang , Zhong Qing , Liu Yi
Published: November 2022

Three types of radical–3d/3d–4f heterotrispin complexes have been obtained. The Tb derivative reveals slow magnetic relaxation and a selective luminescent probe coexisting in a molecular entity.
A strategy of enhancing the ionic conductivity of Li7La3Zr2O12 under accurate sintering conditions
Authors: Kim Minjea , Park Hyun Gyu , Park Kwangjin
Published: November 2022

The sintering conditions for forming LLZO in advance promote the formation of cubic LLZO.
Theoretical prediction of superconductivity in two-dimensional MXenes of molybdenum carbides
Authors: Liu Hao-Dong , Lu Hong-Yan , Jiao Na , Zheng Meng-Meng , Li Ya-Ping , Yang Liu , Wang Bao-Tian , Zhang Ping
Published: November 2022

Increasing the Mo content and applying biaxial tensile strain can effectively modulate the superconducting transition temperature of the two-dimensional MXenes of molybdenum carbides.
Accelerating the evaluation of crucial descriptors for catalyst screening via message passing neural network
Authors: Doan Hieu A. , Li Chenyang , Ward Logan , Zhou Mingxia , Curtiss Larry A. , S. Assary Rajeev
Published: November 2022

Graph neural networks developed for adsorption energy prediction on molybdenum carbide catalysts provide a significant acceleration over density functional theory calculations.
Evaluation of blanching technology in green color preservation in yerba-mate as a substitute for conventional process
Authors: Picolo Ana Paula , Gonçalves Itamar Luís , Pasquali Everson Adelmo , Aparecida Mielniczki-Pereira Albanin , Valduga Alice Teresa
Published: November 2022

The exposure of yerba-mate leaves to boiling water for 60 seconds yields enzymatic inactivation, low colorimetric coordinate a*, avoids chlorophyll degradation and improves food safety.
Determination of moisture loss of pomegranate cultivars under cold and shelf storage conditions and control strategies
Authors: Lufu Robert , Ambaw Alemayehu , Opara Umezuruike Linus
Published: November 2022

Pomegranates are prone to moisture loss, despite having a thick rind.
Low temperature ammonia synthesis by surface protonics over metal supported catalysts
Authors: Sekine Yasushi
Published: November 2022

Low-temperature ammonia synthesis by applying an electric field to a solid heterogeneous catalyst was investigated to realize an on-demand, on-site catalytic process for converting distributed renewable energy into ammonia.
The origin of overpotential in lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction
Authors: Westhead O. , Tort R. , Spry M. , Rietbrock J. , Jervis R. , Grimaud A. , Bagger A. , Stephens I. E. L.
Published: November 2022

We present a simple method for determining the reversible hydrogen electrode potential in a lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction system, and use this to highlight that the greatest source of cathodic potential loss is the requirement for in situ lithium plating.
Fine-tuning non-covalent interactions between hybrid metal-oxo clusters and proteins
Authors: Lentink Sarah , Salazar Marcano David E. , Moussawi Mhamad Aly , Vandebroek Laurens , Van Meervelt Luc , Parac-Vogt Tatjana N.
Published: November 2022

Interactions between lysozyme and hybrid Anderson–Evans polyoxometalate clusters reveal the synergistic contributions of the metal-oxo core and organic ligands towards non-covalent protein binding, allowing for specific interactions to be tuned.
Pd-functionalized polydopamine-coated polyurethane foam: a readily prepared and highly reusable structured catalyst for selective alkyne semi-hydrogenation and Suzuki coupling under air
Authors: Peng Han , Zhang Xiong , Papaefthimiou Vasiliki , Pham-Huu Cuong , Ritleng Vincent
Published: November 2022

Easy low-energy-cost preparation of a highly efficient and reusable single-atom-type structured catalyst for alkyne-to-alkene hydrogenation and Suzuki coupling.
Coordination assembly enables highly selective catalytic hydroaminomethylation of olefins
Authors: Qian Chun , Zheng Qingshu , Chen Jie , Tu Bo , Tu Tao
Published: November 2022

Thel/bselectivity in hydroaminomethylation of olefins could be boosted to 99 : 1 with 98% yield by using recyclable self-supported NHC–Rh(i) catalysts.
Ultrahigh pressure-induced modification of morphology and performance of MOF-derived Cu@C electrocatalysts
Authors: Yamane Ichiro , Sato Kota , Ando Teruki , Tadokoro Taijiro , Yokokura Seiya , Nagahama Taro , Kato Yoshiki , Takeguchi Tatsuya , Shimada Toshihiro
Published: November 2022

We report the pyrolysis of copper-containing metal–organic frameworks under high pressure and the effect of the applied pressure on the morphology and electrocatalytic performance toward the oxygen-related reactions of the products.
Sustainable aerobic oxidative coupling of thiols and amines for selective formation of sulfenamides using MOF-derived cobalt nanoparticles supported on N-doped carbon
Authors: Guo Ya-Fei , Dong Le , Ma Jun-Ying , Feng Shu-Xiao , Duan Yong-Hua , Xu Bao-Hua
Published: November 2022

A heterogeneous catalyst system has been developed for the aerobic oxidative coupling of thiols with amines for the selective formation of various sulfenamides with ZIF-67-derived cobalt-based N-doped carbon catalysts.
Amorphous structures for enhancing the electrochemical activity of nickel disulfide for efficient methanol oxidation
Authors: Zhang Sai , Chen Ping , Fan Yu , Zhao Yan , Yang Wenlong , Gao Hongtao , Luo Xiliang
Published: November 2022

Amorphous nickel disulfide was employed as a prototype to clarify the effect of amorphous structures on methanol electrooxidation.
Preparation of high-performance supercapacitors from waste polyurethane-based hierarchical porous carbon
Authors: Li Weining , Wang Kunyin , Li Zhuo , Sun Chengyu , Zhao Shuyang , Zhang Dequan , Chen Kun , Guo Aijun
Published: November 2022

The specific surface area and pore structure of carbon materials significantly impact their electrochemical performance.
Thickness-dependent excitonic properties of WSe2/FePS3 van der Waals heterostructures
Authors: Zhang Xu , Wang Chunli , Ou Zhenwei , Jiang Xiaohong , Chen Jinlian , Ma Huifang , Zha Chenyang , Wang Wei , Zhang Linghai , Wang Ti , Wang Lin
Published: November 2022

The PL quenching effect and carrier decay rate of WSe2–FePS3 heterostructures become more obvious as the FePS3 thickness increases, revealing that 2D magnets can be used to change the optical performance of conventional 2D semiconductors.
Strongly polarized surface electroluminescence from an organic light-emitting transistor
Authors: Trukhanov Vasiliy A. , Kuevda Alexey V. , Dominskiy Dmitry I. , Mannanov Artur L. , Rybalova Tatyana V. , Tafeenko Victor A. , Sosorev Andrey Yu. , Konstantinov Vladislav G. , Kazantsev Maxim S. , Borshchev Oleg V. , Ponomarenko Sergey A. , Pshenichnikov Maxim S. , Paraschuk Dmitry Yu.
Published: November 2022

Highly emissive organic semiconductor that supports the combination of balanced ambipolar charge transport, weakened light waveguiding, and strongly polarized surface electroluminescence in organic light-emitting transistors is reported.
Lead-binding biogenic polyelectrolyte multilayer coating for lead retention in perovskite solar cells
Authors: Körte Fabian , Wessendorf Cordula Daniela , Schnabel Thomas , Herrmann Markus , Schröppel Birgit , Stadelmann Kathrin , Arefaine Elsa , Busch Luisa , Daum Ruben , Ahlswede Erik , Hartmann Hanna
Published: November 2022

The incorporation of a lead-binding biogenic polyelectrolyte multilayer coating inside the encapsulation of perovskite solar cells limits the perovskite solar cells inherent risk of lead leakage in a sustainable manner.
Rational construction of ZnO/CuS heterostructures-modified PVDF nanofiber photocatalysts with enhanced photocatalytic activity
Authors: Zang Chuanfeng , Chen Hao , Han Xiangye , Zhang Wei , Wu Junfang , Liang Fanghua , Dai Jiamu , Liu Hongchao , Zhang Guangyu , Zhang Ke-Qin , Ge Mingzheng
Published: November 2022

The PVDF/ZnO/CuS heterostructured photocatalysts with excellent photocatalytic performance under UV and visible light irradiation were prepared by hydrothermal and ion-exchange techniques using PVDF nanofiber membranes as the substrate.
Synthesis and characterization of thiophene-derived palladium(ii) complex immobilized on FSM-16 and its application in the novel synthesis of 7-(aryl)-7,12-dihydro-6H-indeno[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-6-one derivatives
Authors: Jahanbakhshi Azar , Farahi Mahnaz , Karami Bahador , Sedighimehr Iman
Published: November 2022

The present study aims at synthesizing a palladium complex with a thiophene-carboimine ligand, supported on FSM-16 as a mesoporous silica support.
Activity and stability studies of H-transfer reduction reactions of aldehydes and ketones over aluminium isopropoxide heterogenised catalysts
Authors: Muhammad Atika , Ismaila Ammaru , Usman Bashir Jelani , Di Carmine Graziano , D'Agostino Carmine
Published: November 2022

Aluminium isopropoxide Al(OiPr)3 immobilised on various mesoporous supports (SiO2, TiO2 and γ-Al2O3) was tested for H-transfer reductions of various aldehydes and ketones exhibiting excellent activity and stability.
A broad range and piezoresistive flexible pressure sensor based on carbon nanotube network dip-coated porous elastomer sponge
Authors: Cai Yuyang , Liu Linpeng , Meng Xiancun , Wang Jingxiang , Zhang Changchao , Li Jianhao , Lu Zhilai , Duan Ji-an
Published: November 2022

A flexible pressure sensor based on multicarbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) network-coated porous elastomer sponge is developed with a broad range and robust features for use in wearable applications.
Protein charge parameters that influence stability and cellular internalization of polyelectrolyte complex micelles
Authors: Kapelner Rachel A. , Fisher Rachel S. , Elbaum-Garfinkle Shana , Obermeyer Allie C.
Published: November 2022

The stability and delivery efficiency of protein-based polyelectrolyte-complex micelles was evaluated for a panel of proteins with varying net charge and charge distribution.
Effect of connectivity on the elasticity of athermal network materials
Authors: Parvez Nishan , Picu Catalin R.
Published: November 2022

This article addresses the structure-properties relation in network materials, with focus on the effect of the crosslink connectivity. Three regimes of behavior are outlined, and a new non-affine relaxation mechanism is described.
Stable, highly conductive and orthogonal silver nanowire networks via zwitterionic treatment
Authors: Li Hui , Chen Qiaomei , Zhang Guangcong , Zhang Zhou , Fang Jie , Zhao Chaowei , Li Weiwei
Published: November 2022

A high-performance AgNW electrode was developed via zwitterionic treatment, where the anions electrostatically adsorb on AgNWs and the cations enhance the electrostatic repulsion, resulting in orthogonally aligned AgNW electrode.
Toward efficient hybrid solar cells comprising quantum dots and organic materials: progress, strategies, and perspectives
Authors: Liu Junwei , Wang Jingjing , Liu Yang , Xian Kaihu , Zhou Kangkang , Wu Junjiang , Li Sunsun , Zhao Wenchao , Zhou Zhihua , Ye Long
Published: November 2022

A comprehensive and critical review of state of the art hybrid quantum dots and organic solar cells is presented with the goal of advancing their commercial applications.
A 2D layered cobalt-based metal–organic framework for photoreduction of CO2to syngas with a controllable wide ratio range
Authors: Wei Mei-Juan , Xu Xian-Yan , Song Jia-Qi , Pan Mei , Su Cheng-Yong
Published: November 2022

A two-dimensional cobalt-based metal–organic framework provides an available concept for the design of heterogeneous photocatalysts that can reduce CO2to a controllable syngas using solar energy.
Cruciate DNA probes for amplified multiplexed imaging of microRNAs in living cells
Authors: Dong Zhe , Xu Xizhu , Ni Jing , Li Yuancheng , An Kang , Meng Ling , Wu Han
Published: November 2022

The developed cruciate DNA probes afford high specificity and sensitivity for imaging multiple miRNAs in living cells, showing great potential for accurate biomarker detection and early clinical diagnosis of cancers.
Generating bioactive and antiseptic interfaces with nano-silver hydroxyapatite-based coatings by pulsed electrochemical deposition for long-term efficient cervical soft tissue sealing
Authors: Chen Jie , Gai Kuo , He Yuanyuan , Xu Yuchan , Guo Weihua
Published: November 2022

Fabrication of bioactive and antiseptic interfaces with nano-Ag–HA coatings for functional cervical soft tissue sealing in beagle lasting for one year.
A pH-neutral bioactive glass coated 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V scaffold with enhanced osseointegration
Authors: Wang Xinguang , Guo Qirui , He Yizhen , Geng Xiao , Wang Cheng , Li Yang , Li Zijian , Wang Caimei , Qiu Dong , Tian Hua
Published: November 2022

A pH neutral bioactive glass (PSC) coated 3D-printed porous Ti6Al4V scaffold using a fast in situ sol–gel method can improve osteogenesis, bone ingrowth, and osseointegration.
Thermally stable and strongly emitted CPL in Eu(d-facam)3 hybrid solids with an alkylammonium salt
Authors: Li Ziying , Nakamura Kazuki , Kobayashi Norihisa
Published: November 2022

A novel europium-based hybrid material, Eu(d-facam)3-TMAOAc (tetramethylammonium acetate), with ultra-high luminescence, excellent circular polarization and remarkable thermostability was prepared.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Hearing Loss and Audiology Practice in a Developing Country
Authors: Quar Tian Kar , Rashid Mohd Fadzil Nor , Rosdi Muhd Yusran Mohd , Ishak Wan Syafira , Chong Foong Yen
Published: November 2022

Objective:

This study aimed to determine the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss at a time when many nations were attempting to move from the COVID-19 pandemic to endemic.

Design:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted on Malaysian adults with hearing loss to determine the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on hearing aid management, communication difficulties, psychosocial challenges, and access to audiological services.

Study Sample:

One hundred forty-six individuals aged 18 years old and above with hearing loss were recruited from hearing health care centers to participate in the survey.

Results:

Many of the participants (54.2%) reported significant difficulties communicating with people wearing face masks. For hearing aid management, repairing (36.3%) and fine-tuning devices (30.2%) were considered more challenging than obtaining a battery (21.3%). The COVID-19 pandemic had a serious psychosocial impact on a small portion of the individuals surveyed. Remote services were rarely offered by the audiologists, and most participants preferred in-person treatment. However, the majority perceived that creating awareness and training on telehealth was important.

Conclusions:

Effective management for people with hearing loss needs to consider the challenges faced by them, as the world prepares to live with the coronavirus. Clinical protocols should consider providing a service that is helpful for the clients as well as safe and sustainable in future pandemics.
Speaker front‐back disambiguity using multi‐channel speech signals
Authors: Qian Xinyuan , Yang Jichen , Brutti Alessio
Published: November 2022

This paper tackles the front‐back disambiguity problem in speaker localization when the audio signals are captured by a symmetric microphone array. To this end, a deep neural network is proposed with an attention‐based mechanism designed to assign different weights to features obtained from individual microphones. For support, a real dataset with synchronized multichannel audio signals captured by a large linear microphone array is introduced, along with manual annotations. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method over the other approaches. In particular, more than 50% reduction in Equal Error Rate (EER) is achieved when comparing with the single‐channel case. The designed multi‐channel self‐attention mechanism also brings further improvements. The dataset and source code will be released.
Dynamic identification of key nodes in active distribution network for operation optimisation requirements
Authors: Liu Zhihong , Sheng Wanxing , Su Juan , Du Songhuai , Xia Yue , Wang Jinli
Published: November 2022

Accurate and dynamic identification of key nodes that can efficiently improve the safety and economy of active distribution network (ADN) is of great significance for optimising the operation level of ADN with time‐varying characteristics. In this study, a dynamic identification method for the key nodes of ADN operation optimisation requirements is proposed. Firstly, considering the influence of nodes on ADN operation performance, the importance of nodes in the network structure, and the controllable potential of nodes, a multi‐angle key node identification index system is constructed. Secondly, considering the influence of the ADN operation state on node importance, the classification boundary of ADN operation state was set to determine the operation state of the ADN at different times. Thirdly, the order relation analysis method and variation coefficient method were used to comprehensively evaluate the key nodes of the ADN under different operating states. Finally, the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution is used to sort the comprehensive evaluation results of key nodes to achieve the effective identification of key nodes. The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method are verified on 33‐bus and 118‐bus test systems considering the time sequence variation in distributed generation and load.
V‐I droop‐based distributed event‐ and self‐triggered secondary control of AC microgrids
Authors: Hajian Masoud , Golsorkhi Mohammad S. , Ranjbar Alireza , Shafiee Qobad , Savaghebi Mehdi
Published: November 2022

In this study, distributed event‐and self‐triggered (ST) control methods are proposed for accurate load sharing and voltage control in islanded AC microgrids with resistive line impedances. The proposed control framework is comprised of a two‐level control structure. At the primary level, the V‐I droop control method is adopted. In this method, the distributed energy resources (DERs) are synchronised to a common synchronous reference frame and load sharing is accomplished through voltage‐current droop characteristics in this frame. The secondary level, which has a distributed structure, mitigates the voltage deviations induced by the primary level and eliminates the current sharing error caused by the line impedances. The data exchange among the DERs is controlled using event‐ and ST algorithms. In order to reduce the communication burden, the feedback control laws are realised using estimated variables, which are updated at certain event times. The event times are extracted based on Lyapunov stability analysis and by consideration of the V‐I droop characteristics. Comparison of event and ST algorithms shows that while the event‐triggered strategy offers superior dynamic response, the ST approach requires lower network traffic. The efficacy of the proposed scheme is verified through real time simulation results.
Auditory-visual scenes for hearing research
Authors: van de Par Steven , Ewert Stephan D. , Hladek Lubos , Kirsch Christoph , Schütze Julia , Llorca-Bofí Josep , Grimm Giso , Hendrikse Maartje M.E. , Kollmeier Birger , Seeber Bernhard U.
Published: November 2022

While experimentation with synthetic stimuli in abstracted listening situations has a long standing and successful history in hearing research, an increased interest exists on closing the remaining gap towards real-life listening by replicating situations with high ecological validity in the lab. This is important for understanding the underlying auditory mechanisms and their relevance in real-life situations as well as for developing and evaluating increasingly sophisticated algorithms for hearing assistance. A range of ‘classical’ stimuli and paradigms have evolved to de-facto standards in psychoacoustics, which are simplistic and can be easily reproduced across laboratories. While they ideally allow for across laboratory comparisons and reproducible research, they, however, lack the acoustic stimulus complexity and the availability of visual information as observed in everyday life communication and listening situations. This contribution aims to provide and establish an extendable set of complex auditory-visual scenes for hearing research that allow for ecologically valid testing in realistic scenes while also supporting reproducibility and comparability of scientific results. Three virtual environments are provided (underground station, pub, living room), consisting of a detailed visual model, an acoustic geometry model with acoustic surface properties as well as a set of acoustic measurements in the respective real-world environments. The current data set enables i) audio–visual research in a reproducible set of environments, ii) comparison of room acoustic simulation methods with “ground truth” acoustic measurements, iii) a condensation point for future extensions and contributions for developments towards standardized test cases for ecologically valid hearing research in complex scenes.
Supply chain analysis of incense in North Tapanuli Regency
Authors: Naibaho Sonya , Manik Yosef
Published: November 2022

Incense (Styrax sumatranaJ. J. Sm) is a non-timber forest commodity in North Tapanuli Regency. This study aims to map out incense supply chain in North Tapanuli, to analyze the stakeholders who play role, and to determine the added value of incense throughout its supply chain models. Using snowball sampling, this study found different supply chain models and stakeholders who play role, namely farmers, village collectors, large village collectors, sub-district collectors, district collectors, agents, exporters, and consumers. Calculation of the added value of incense for each stakeholder throughout the supply chain was carried out using the Hayami method. The results indicate that farmers who sell their crops to sub-district collectors get the highest added value with R/C ratio of 2.18. Further, the stakeholders were also mapped out into quadrants based on power and interest in incense value chain. Unexpectedly, stakeholders who have high influence and interest are the collectors, while the farmers are only the subjects, namely actors who are high in terms of interest but low in influence. The result of this study is useful for developing of incense trade system that favors its community stakeholder.
Is social capital important in coping with climate change? A case of agriculture sector in Gunungkidul, Indonesia
Authors: Saptutyningsih Endah , Dewi Nurcahyani Fitria
Published: November 2022

Agricultural producing fields in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, are suffering as a result of climate change. Drought is becoming more often as a result of climate change, making the agricultural sector more vulnerable. Adaptation methods are needed to mitigate a hazard posed by climate change. Farmers' willingness to participate in the climate change adaptation process in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is investigated in this study, particularly in light of the increasing risk of drought. Contingent valuation method (CVM) was used to determine the farmer's WTP. We investigated the effects of social capital on farmers' willingness to participate using a logistic regression model. This study involved 268 respondents. According to the findings, 68% of farmers are willing to financially contribute to the adaptation process. This involvement was linked to a high degree of social capital which proxied by community engagement. Apart from social capital, this study also uses socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of climate change, assets, and farming experience. This study adds to the body of knowledge by addressing the possible importance of social capital in the agricultural sector's climate change adaptation process.
Criteria of pesticide selection in shallot pestdisease control in Brebes Regency, Central Java
Authors: Adiyoga Witono , Khaririyatun Nur , Murtiningsih Rini
Published: November 2022

Farmers’ socio-economics, beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes affect their behavior toward pesticides. This study was aimed at identifying criteria considered by shallot farmers in selecting and using pesticides. A survey of shallot pesticide-use was carried out in Brebes, Central Java. Data were collected by interviewing 75 respondents that was proportiona-tely and randomly selected from three villages in Brebes. By using factor analysis, four components are extracted and they account for 65.15% of the total explained variation. The rank of importance of selection criteria is “financial and accessibility criteria” (FA-1st), “performance, knowledge and information criteria” (PK-2nd), “safety and environmental criteria” (SE-3rd), and “technical and operational criteria” (TO-4th). Farmers with higher education prefer more PK, FA and TO criteria for pesticide-use. Farmers with land size of 1,001 - 2,000 m2 prefer more PK and FA criteria. Farmers who put attention to pesticide active ingredients and pesticide movement in the plants show a tendency to prefer to PK and TO criteria more than farmers who do not. Farmers who have participated in IPM training tend to consider all of the four criteria when selecting and using pesticides. The findings provide useful information for improving extension programs related to safe and appropriate pesticide use.
Technology improvement strategy of cassava farming to support local food development: case study in Warung Kiara, Sukabumi Regency, West Java
Authors: Rozi Fachrur , Sutrisno Imam , Adi Anggraeni Elisabeth Dian
Published: November 2022

The opportunity to increase cassava productivity can be done through cultivation technology improvement. The research aimed to obtain information on the suitability of agroecology, agro-economy, and strategy planning for developing cassava as local food. Research was carried out in 2021 in the form of survey and field experiment in Sukabumi Regency, West Java. Data analysis that was used is Random Block Design for field experiment and SWOT analysis for survey data. The results indicated that fertilization significantly increased the growth of Manggu and Adira 1. Adira 1 can be accepted by farmers as an alternative to Manggu because it has higher starch content. Dominant factors identified as potentials for cassava-based local food development are the suitability of cultivation location and increasing demand. There are four important strategies, i.e.: (1) maxi-maxi strategy, by exploiting strengths and opportunities in cassava development, (2) mini-maxi strategy, by overcoming the weaknesses of cassava resources owned to take advantage of existing opportunities, (3) maxi-mini strategy, by trying to find the strengths of the cassava farming and used to ward off the threats with coordination between parties, and (4) mini-mini strategy, where the threats and weaknesses of cassava farming can be faced by well-targeted and steady policies.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Concentrations of Neurotransmitters in a Greek Pediatric Reference Population
Authors: Vilanakis Emmanouil , Papakonstantinou Evangelos , Paramera Efstathia , Argyri Ioanna , Drakou Eleni , Kokkinou Eleftheria , Zouvelou Vicky , Outsika Chrysa , Pons Roser
Published: November 2022

Background Biogenic amines and pterins analysis in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis of inherited disorders of monoamine neurotransmitters.

Objective The objectives of this study were the establishment of reference values of CSF biogenic amine metabolites in a cohort of Greek children, the detection of primary defects of biogenic amine metabolism, and the assessment of biogenic amine metabolites in children with different neurological disorders.

Methods CSF biogenic amine metabolites and pterins (biopterin and neopterin) were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical and fluorescence detection. Three hundred sixty-three samples were analyzed: 60 infants and children with no history of neurological disorder, 6 with inherited disorders of monoamine neurotransmitters, and 297 with diverse neurological disorders.

Results Reference values were stratified into six age groups. A strong correlation between homovanillic acid (HVA) and ﻿5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA) levels with age was detected (p < 0.001). Two patients were diagnosed with a defect of the biogenic amine synthetic pathway and three with a defect of tetrahydrobiopterin cofactor production. HVA and 5HIAA abnormalities were detected within different groups of neurological disorders, but none followed a specific pattern of HVA and 5HIAA abnormalities.

Conclusion In the current study, Greek reference values of biogenic amines and pterins in CSF are presented. Five new patients with inherited monoamine neurotransmitter disorders are described. Nonspecific secondary biogenic amine disturbances can be seen in patients with different neurological disorders.
Make Bayley III Scores Comparable between United States and German Norms—Development of Conversion Equations
Authors: Kosmann Pauline , Blaeser Annett , Rochow Markus , So Hon Yiu , Ascherl Rudolf , Heussinger Nicole , Haiden Nadja , Fusch Christoph , Rochow Niels ,   on behalf of GTC Consortium
Published: November 2022

Aim Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Bayley-III) determines scaled scores and converts these into composite scores. It was shown that applying the German and the U.S. manual leads to different results. This study aims to systematically analyze the differences between the U.S. and German Bayley-III version and to develop conversion equations.

Methods This simulation study generated a dataset of pairs of U.S. and German Bayley-III composite scores (cognitive: n = 4,416, language: n = 240,000, motor: n = 314,000) by converting the same number of achievable tasks for 48 age groups. Bland–Altman plot and regression analyses were performed to develop conversion equations for all age groups.

Results German and US Bayley-III scores demonstrate distinct slope and interception for cognitive, language, and motor composite scores. Lower developmental performance leads to higher composite scores with U.S. norms compared with German norms (up to 15 points). These differences varied between age groups. With newly developed conversion equations, the results can be converted (R
2 > 0.98).

Interpretation This study confirms systematic differences between U.S. and German Bayley test results due to different reference cohorts. Our data consider the full age range and add conversion equations. These findings need to be acknowledged when comparing Bayley Scores internationally.
Risk-Taking Behaviors in Children with ADHD Compared to Children with Primary Headaches
Authors: Winter Gidon Nathan , Aran Adi , Pollak Yehuda
Published: November 2022

The study examined the engagement in risk-taking behaviors and their onset in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with children with primary headaches. Whether ADHD is associated with higher engagement in risk-taking behavior compared with other neurodevelopmental disorders (and not only typical development) has yet to be demonstrated. A sample of 189 children, 10 to 18 years old, undergoing neurological surveillance for ADHD (N = 144) or primary headaches (N = 45) participated in the study. The children and their parents reported the children's engagement in various risk-taking behaviors. The ADHD group reported a higher level of general risk-taking behavior relative to the headache group. The differences remained significant even after controlling for demographic and clinical variables. No differences in the age of onset of risk-taking behaviors were found. It is concluded that risk-taking behavior is more common in children with ADHD under active neurological surveillance than in children followed for primary headaches.
Palladium-Catalyzed Denitrogenative Cross-Coupling of Silicon-Masked, Aryl-Substituted Diazenes and Aryl Bromides
Authors: Finck Lucie , Dabrowski Sarah , Oestreich Martin
Published: November 2022

A denitrogenative palladium-catalyzed C(sp2)–C(sp2) cross-coupling of aryl-substituted diazenes capped with a trimethylsilyl group and functionalized aryl bromides is reported. A PEPPSI™ catalyst in the presence of NaOt-Bu enables the activation of the N-aryl-N′-silyldiazene pronucleophile with concomitant loss of dinitrogen and subsequent coupling of the in-situ-formed aryl nucleophile. By this, biaryl compounds bearing a variety of substituents can be prepared.