bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TusDCB, a sulfur transferase complex involved in tRNA modification, contributes to UPEC pathogenicity
Authors: Sato Yumika , Takita Ayako , Suzue Kazutomo , Hashimoto Yusuke , Hiramoto Suguru , Murakami Masami , Tomita Haruyoshi , Hirakawa Hidetada
Published: April 2024

tRNA modifications play a crucial role in ensuring accurate codon recognition and optimizing translation levels. While the significance of these modifications in eukaryotic cells for maintaining cellular homeostasis and physiological functions is well-established, their physiological roles in bacterial cells, particularly in pathogenesis, remain relatively unexplored. The TusDCB protein complex, conserved in γ-proteobacteria like Escherichia coli, is involved in sulfur modification of specific tRNAs. This study focused on the role of TusDCB in the virulence of uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), a bacterium causing urinary tract infections. The findings indicate that TusDCB is essential for optimal production of UPEC's virulence factors, including type 1 fimbriae and flagellum, impacting the bacterium's ability to aggregate in bladder epithelial cells. Deletion of tusDCB resulted in decreased virulence against urinary tract infection mice. Moreover, mutant TusDCB lacking sulfur transfer activity and tusE- and mnmA mutants revealed the indispensability of TusDCB's sulfur transfer activity for UPEC pathogenicity. The study extends its relevance to highly pathogenic, multidrug-resistant strains, where tusDCB deletion reduced virulence-associated bacterial aggregation. These insights not only deepen our understanding of the interplay between tRNA sulfur modification and bacterial pathogenesis but also highlight TusDCB as a potential therapeutic target against UPEC strains resistant to conventional antimicrobial agents.
Memory type Bayesian adaptive max-EWMA control chart for weibull processes
Authors: A. Zaagan Abdullah , Khan Imad , Ayari-Akkari Amel , Raza Aamir , Ahmad Bakhtiyar
Published: April 2024

The simultaneous monitoring of both the process mean and dispersion has gained considerable attention in statistical process control, especially when the process follows the normal distribution. This paper introduces a novel Bayesian adaptive maximum exponentially weighted moving average (Max-EWMA) control chart, designed to jointly monitor the mean and dispersion of a non-normal process. This is achieved through the utilization of the inverse response function, particularly suitable for processes conforming to a Weibull distribution. To assess the effectiveness of the proposed control chart, we employed the average run length (ARL) and the standard deviation of run length (SDRL). Subsequently, we compared the performance of our proposed control chart with that of an existing Max-EWMA control chart. Our findings suggest that the proposed control chart demonstrates a higher level of sensitivity in detecting out-of-control signals. Finally, to illustrate the effectiveness of our Bayesian Max-EWMA control chart under various Loss Functions (LFs) for a Weibull process, we present a practical case study focusing on the hard-bake process in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. This case study highlights the adaptability of the chart to different scenarios. Our results provide compelling evidence of the exceptional performance of the suggested control chart in rapidly detecting out-of-control signals during the hard-bake process, thereby significantly contributing to the improvement of process monitoring and quality control.
Computed tomography-based automated measurement of abdominal aortic aneurysm using semantic segmentation with active learning
Authors: Kim Taehun , On Sungchul , Gwon Jun Gyo , Kim Namkug
Published: April 2024

Accurate measurement of abdominal aortic aneurysm is essential for selecting suitable stent-grafts to avoid complications of endovascular aneurysm repair. However, the conventional image-based measurements are inaccurate and time-consuming. We introduce the automated workflow including semantic segmentation with active learning (AL) and measurement using an application programming interface of computer-aided design. 300 patients underwent CT scans, and semantic segmentation for aorta, thrombus, calcification, and vessels was performed in 60–300 cases with AL across five stages using UNETR, SwinUNETR, and nnU-Net consisted of 2D, 3D U-Net, 2D-3D U-Net ensemble, and cascaded 3D U-Net. 7 clinical landmarks were automatically measured for 96 patients. In AL stage 5, 3D U-Net achieved the highest dice similarity coefficient (DSC) with statistically significant differences (p < 0.01) except from the 2D–3D U-Net ensemble and cascade 3D U-Net. SwinUNETR excelled in 95% Hausdorff distance (HD95) with significant differences (p < 0.01) except from UNETR and 3D U-Net. DSC of aorta and calcification were saturated at stage 1 and 4, whereas thrombus and vessels were continuously improved at stage 5. The segmentation time between the manual and AL-corrected segmentation using the best model (3D U-Net) was reduced to 9.51 ± 1.02, 2.09 ± 1.06, 1.07 ± 1.10, and 1.07 ± 0.97 min for the aorta, thrombus, calcification, and vessels, respectively (p < 0.001). All measurement and tortuosity ratio measured − 1.71 ± 6.53 mm and − 0.15 ± 0.25. We developed an automated workflow with semantic segmentation and measurement, demonstrating its efficiency compared to conventional methods.
Plant networks are more connected by invasive brome and native shrub facilitation in Central California drylands
Authors: Lortie C. J. , Brown Charlotte , Haas-Desmarais Stephanie , Lucero Jacob , Callaway Ragan , Braun Jenna , Filazzola Alessandro
Published: April 2024

Dominant vegetation in many ecosystems is an integral component of structure and habitat. In many drylands, native shrubs function as foundation species that benefit other plants and animals. However, invasive exotic plant species can comprise a significant proportion of the vegetation. In Central California drylands, the facilitative shrub Ephedra californica and the invasive Bromus rubens are widely dispersed and common. Using comprehensive survey data structured by shrub and open gaps for the region, we compared network structure with and without this native shrub canopy and with and without the invasive brome. The presence of the invasive brome profoundly shifted the network measure of centrality in the microsites structured by a shrub canopy (centrality scores increased from 4.3 under shrubs without brome to 6.3, i.e. a relative increase of 42%). This strongly suggests that plant species such as brome can undermine the positive and stabilizing effects of native foundation plant species provided by shrubs in drylands by changing the frequency that the remaining species connect to one another. The net proportion of positive and negative associations was consistent across all microsites (approximately 50% with a total of 14% non-random co-occurrences on average) suggesting that these plant-plant networks are rewired but not more negative. Maintaining resilience in biodiversity thus needs to capitalize on protecting native shrubs whilst also controlling invasive grass species particularly when associated with shrubs.
Predicting non-muscle invasive bladder cancer outcomes using artificial intelligence: a systematic review using APPRAISE-AI
Authors: Kwong Jethro C. C. , Wu Jeremy , Malik Shamir , Khondker Adree , Gupta Naveen , Bodnariuc Nicole , Narayana Krishnateja , Malik Mikail , van der Kwast Theodorus H. , Johnson Alistair E. W. , Zlotta Alexandre R. , Kulkarni Girish S.
Published: April 2024

Accurate prediction of recurrence and progression in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is essential to inform management and eligibility for clinical trials. Despite substantial interest in developing artificial intelligence (AI) applications in NMIBC, their clinical readiness remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to critically appraise AI studies predicting NMIBC outcomes, and to identify common methodological and reporting pitfalls. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched from inception to February 5th, 2024 for AI studies predicting NMIBC recurrence or progression. APPRAISE-AI was used to assess methodological and reporting quality of these studies. Performance between AI and non-AI approaches included within these studies were compared. A total of 15 studies (five on recurrence, four on progression, and six on both) were included. All studies were retrospective, with a median follow-up of 71 months (IQR 32−93) and median cohort size of 125 (IQR 93−309). Most studies were low quality, with only one classified as high quality. While AI models generally outperformed non-AI approaches with respect to accuracy, c-index, sensitivity, and specificity, this margin of benefit varied with study quality (median absolute performance difference was 10 for low, 22 for moderate, and 4 for high quality studies). Common pitfalls included dataset limitations, heterogeneous outcome definitions, methodological flaws, suboptimal model evaluation, and reproducibility issues. Recommendations to address these challenges are proposed. These findings emphasise the need for collaborative efforts between urological and AI communities paired with rigorous methodologies to develop higher quality models, enabling AI to reach its potential in enhancing NMIBC care.
Near-infrared PAINT localization microscopy via chromophore replenishment of phytochrome-derived fluorescent tag
Authors: Lu Kai , Wazawa Tetsuichi , Matsuda Tomoki , Shcherbakova Daria M. , Verkhusha Vladislav V. , Nagai Takeharu
Published: April 2024

Bacterial phytochromes are attractive molecular templates for engineering fluorescent proteins (FPs) because their near-infrared (NIR) emission significantly extends the spectral coverage of GFP-like FPs. Existing phytochrome-based FPs covalently bind heme-derived tetrapyrrole chromophores and exhibit constitutive fluorescence. Here we introduce Rep-miRFP, an NIR imaging probe derived from bacterial phytochrome, which interacts non-covalently and reversibly with biliverdin chromophore. In Rep-miRFP, the photobleached non-covalent adduct can be replenished with fresh biliverdin, restoring fluorescence. By exploiting this chromophore renewal capability, we demonstrate NIR PAINT nanoscopy in mammalian cells using Rep-miRFP.
Multi-step FRET systems based on discrete supramolecular assemblies
Authors: Chen Dengli , Xiao Tangxin , Monflier Éric , Wang Leyong
Published: April 2024

Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) from the excited state of the donor to the ground state of the acceptor is one of the most important fluorescence mechanisms and has wide applications in light-harvesting systems, light-mediated therapy, bioimaging, optoelectronic devices, and information security fields. The phenomenon of sequential energy transfer in natural photosynthetic systems provides great inspiration for scientists to make full use of light energy. In recent years, discrete supramolecular assemblies (DSAs) have been successively constructed to incorporate donor and multiple acceptors, and to achieve multi-step FRET between them. This perspective describes recent advances in the fabrication and application of DSAs with multi-step FRET. These DSAs are categorized based on the non-covalent scaffolds, such as amphiphilic nanoparticles, host-guest assemblies, metal-coordination scaffolds, and biomolecular scaffolds. This perspective will also outline opportunities and future challenges in this research area.
Extracting high-order cosmological information in galaxy surveys with power spectra
Authors: Wang Yuting , Zhao Gong-Bo , Koyama Kazuya , Percival Will J. , Takahashi Ryuichi , Hikage Chiaki , Gil-Marín Héctor , Hahn ChangHoon , Zhao Ruiyang , Zhang Weibing , Mu Xiaoyong , Yu Yu , Zhu Hong-Ming , Ge Fei
Published: April 2024

The reconstruction method was proposed more than a decade ago to boost the signal of baryonic acoustic oscillations measured in galaxy redshift surveys, which is one of key probes for dark energy. After moving the observed overdensities in galaxy surveys back to their initial position, the reconstructed density field is closer to a linear Gaussian field, with higher-order information moved back into the power spectrum. We find that by jointly analysing power spectra measured from the pre- and post-reconstructed galaxy samples, higher-order information beyond the 2-point power spectrum can be efficiently extracted, which generally yields an information gain upon the analysis using the pre- or post-reconstructed galaxy sample alone. This opens a window to easily use higher-order information when constraining cosmological models.
Bioinspired and biomimetic protein-based fibers and their applications
Authors: Schiller Tim , Scheibel Thomas
Published: April 2024

Protein-based fibers combine unique mechanical properties with biocompatibility and biodegradability, and often outperform polymer-based fibers. Furthermore, a growing need for sustainable materials has triggered a revival in the study of protein fibers, including keratin, collagen, elastin, and silk, which do not require environmentally damaging petrochemicals for their synthesis. Nowadays, bioinspired research intends to mimic the underlying proteins as well as their natural assembly or spinning processes, to achieve fibers with properties equivalent to those of their natural counterparts. Protein-based fibers can also be used to mimic functions in nature, which can otherwise not be achieved with synthetic polymer-based fibers. Here, we review promising protein fibers, their synthesis, and applications, such as air and water filtration, energy conversion, smart textiles, and in biosensoring and biomedical fields.
The North Sea rift basement records extensional collapse of the Caledonian orogen
Authors: Fossen Haakon , Polonio Israel , Bauck Marit Stokke , Cavalcante Carolina
Published: April 2024

Our knowledge of crystalline basement rocks flooring continental rift basins, rifted margin deposits, and foreland basins is poor, yet important for understanding basin evolution, crustal heat production, petroleum maturation, and for offshore mineral exploration. Using the northern North Sea rift as an example, we demonstrate how modern broadband seismic data can be utilized to unravel basement lithology and structure at a previously unprecedented level of detail. In our case study, we have discovered a pre-rift Caledonian basement with a folded structural pattern very similar to Devonian collapse-related structures onshore Western Norway. The data indicate that the collapse-generated Caledonian infrastructure extends >100 km into the northern North Sea, defining a wide zone of Caledonian crust that turned hot and mobilized vertically by upright folding and detachment faulting during the post-collisional stage. This extensive post-orogenic thermally induced collapse makes the south Scandinavian Caledonides unique among Phanerozoic orogens.
Mining, refining, and QSAR analysing the nanoinformatics in EPA NaKnowBase
Authors: Harten Paul , Helgen Henry , Melendez Wilson , Beach Bradley , Boyes William K. , Sotiropoulos Iason , Karatzas Pantelis , Sarimveis Haralambos , Mortensen Holly M.
Published: April 2024

The EPA nanoQSAR model predicts the impacts of in vitro cell viability following exposure to certain nanomaterials.
Graphene oxide and oxidized carbon nanodiscs as biomedical scaffolds for the targeted delivery of quercetin to cancer cells
Authors: Zygouri Panagiota , Tsiodoulos Grigorios , Angelidou Marina , Papanikolaou Eirini , Athinodorou Antrea-Maria , Simos Yannis V. , Spyrou Konstantinos , Subrati Mohammed , Kouloumpis Antonios , Kaloudi Angela S. , Asimakopoulos Georgios , Tsamis Konstantinos , Peschos Dimitrios , Vezyraki Patra , Ragos Vasileios , Gournis Dimitrios P.
Published: April 2024

Graphene oxide and oxidized carbon nanodiscs have been utilized as potential nanocarriers of quercetin. The conjugation of quercetin to these nanomaterials further enhanced the cell cycle arrest effects.
Tackling breast cancer with gold nanoparticles: twinning synthesis and particle engineering with efficacy
Authors: Mal Suvadeep , Chakraborty Subhasis , Mahapatra Monalisa , Pakeeraiah Kakarla , Das Suvadra , Paidesetty Sudhir Kumar , Roy Partha
Published: April 2024

From HAuCl4, nano-gold is synthesized via physical, chemical and green techniques. Systematic engineering with different functionalities shapes nano-gold into a sword with multimodal applicability against breast cancer, but what are the consequences?
Quantitative analysis of the illegal addition of Atenolol in Panax notoginseng based on NIR–MIR spectral data fusion and calibration transfer
Authors: Du Jie , Huang Zhengwei , Li Chun , Jiang Ling
Published: April 2024

To address the issue of the common illegal addition of Atenolol in Panax notoginseng, we propose an approach that realizes multivariate calibration transfer between different particle sizes based on spectral data fusion.
Surface modification of halide perovskite using EDTA-complexed SnO2 as electron transport layer in high performance solar cells
Authors: Marques Nuno , Jana Santanu , Mendes Manuel J. , Águas Hugo , Martins Rodrigo , Panigrahi Shrabani
Published: April 2024

The long-term performance of metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be significantly improved by tuning the surface characteristics of the perovskite layers.
A new era of LMCT: leveraging ligand-to-metal charge transfer excited states for photochemical reactions
Authors: May Ann Marie , Dempsey Jillian L.
Published: April 2024

Ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT) excited states showcase promise in enabling photochemical reactions. This article details design principles to enable low energy LMCT excited states and notable examples that drive reactions from these states.
Engineering polyvinyl alcohol microspheres with capability for use in photothermal/chemodynamic therapy for enhanced transarterial chemoembolization
Authors: Lu Xin , Liu Qiufang , Yan Ge , Wang Xiao , Liu Xiaosheng , Tian Qiwei , Song Shaoli
Published: April 2024

A multifunctional microsphere system with capability for use in photothermal/chemodynamic therapy was developed for transarterial chemoembolization.
On-demand release of a selective MMP-13 blocker from an enzyme-responsive injectable hydrogel protects cartilage from degenerative progression in osteoarthritis
Authors: Roy Himadri Shekhar , Murugesan Preethi , Kulkarni Chirag , Arora Malika , Nagar Geet Kumar , Guha Rajdeep , Chattopadhyay Naibedya , Ghosh Deepa
Published: April 2024

Release of BI-4394, a MMP-13 inhibitor, from an enzyme-responsive hydrogel protects cartilage from progressive degeneration in an ACLT rat model.
Heterometallic {Re4Mo2Qi8} cluster-based building blocks: towards the rational nanoarchitectonics of optimized photoelectrodes for solar cells and water splitting
Authors: Lappi Tatiana I. , Cordier Stéphane , Gayfulin Yakov M. , Ababou-Girard Soraya , Nguyen Ngan T. K. , Grasset Fabien , Uchikoshi Tetsuo , Naumov Nikolay G. , Renaud Adèle
Published: April 2024

The mixing of rhenium and molybdenum within the same heterometallic cluster enables to modulate optoelectronic properties of the photo-active layers. Such {Re4Mo2Q8}-based photoelectrodes appear promising for the photoelectrochemical water splitting.
An injectable fluorescent and iodinated hydrogel for preoperative localization and dual image-guided surgery of pulmonary nodules
Authors: Back Woojin , Rho Jiyun , Kim Kyungsu , Yong Hwan Seok , Jeon Ok Hwa , Choi Byeong Hyeon , Kim Hyun Koo , Park Ji-Ho
Published: April 2024

We report the development of an injectable hydrogel-based dual computed tomography (CT) and near-infrared (NIR) imaging marker for use in preoperative pulmonary localization and intraoperative dual-imaging of deep-seated nodules.
CoDBench: a critical evaluation of data-driven models for continuous dynamical systems
Authors: Burark Priyanshu , Tiwari Karn , Rashid Meer Mehran , A. P. Prathosh , Krishnan N. M. Anoop
Published: April 2024

We introduce CoDBench, an exhaustive benchmarking suite comprising 12 state-of-the-art data-driven models for solving differential equations, including 4 distinct categories of models, against 10 widely applicable benchmark datasets encompassing challenges from fluid and solid mechanics.
Classification, uptake, translocation, and detection methods of nanoparticles in crop plants: a review
Authors: Zhang He-Yi , Su Wen-Hao
Published: April 2024

Nanotechnology offers a viable solution to enhancing agricultural sustainability by supporting seed germination and crop growth.
Both live and heat killed Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DPUL-F232 alleviate whey protein-induced food allergy by regulating cellular immunity and repairing the intestinal barrier
Authors: Feng Lu , Chen Gangliang , Guo Zihao , Yao Wenpu , Li Xinling , Mu Guangqing , Zhu Xuemei
Published: April 2024

Comparing directly the alleviating effects of probiotics and postbiotics on allergic rats and filling the application deficiency of postbiotics.
Integration of network pharmacology, lipidomics, and transcriptomics analysis to reveal the mechanisms underlying the amelioration of AKT-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by total flavonoids in vine tea
Authors: Du Siyu , Chen Xin , Ren Rumeng , Li Li , Zhang Baohui , Wang Qi , Meng Yan , Qiu Zhenpeng , Wang Guihong , Zheng Guohua , Hu Junjie
Published: April 2024

Total flavonoids in vine tea ameliorated AKT-induced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in mice by targeting the PPAR signaling pathway, thereby regulating de novo fatty acid synthesis and glycerophospholipid metabolism.
Long-term administration of royal jelly regulates age-related disorders and improves gut function in naturally aging mice
Authors: Chen Lili , Zhao Li , Zhang Gaowei , Li Zhuozhen , Qu Liangliang , Luo Liping
Published: April 2024

A natural aging mouse model can exhibit physiological characteristics that closely resemble those of human aging.
Investigation of different degradation pathways for organic photovoltaics at different temperatures
Authors: Kirk Bradley P. , Alghamdi Amira R. , Griffith Matthew J. , Pan Xun , Jevric Martyn , Lewis David A. , Andersson Gunther G. , Andersson Mats R.
Published: April 2024

Thermal degradation of active layer blend of PPDT2FBT:PCBM deposited via slot-die coating was investigated at 85 °C and 120 °C. The results clearly shows that care must be taken when performing accelerated ageing of OPV materials.
Cobalt-containing ZIF-derived catalysts for Zn–air batteries
Authors: Fan Yansheng , Wang Wenhui , Chen Yixin , Xu Zhenyi , Cai Dongming , Xu Miao , Tong Rui
Published: April 2024

The synthetic and modification parameters of cobalt-containing ZIF-derived catalysts for Zn–air batteries with different amounts of metal.
Investigating Fe-doped Ba0.67Ni0.33Mn1−xFexO3 (x = 0, 0.2) ceramics: insights into electrical and dielectric behaviors
Authors: Tayari Faouzia , Iben Nassar Kais , Algessair Saja , Hjiri Mokhtar , Benamara Majdi
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the characteristics of Ba0.67Ni0.33Mn1–xFexO3 perovskite under varying Fe doping levels at the Mn-site (x = 0, 0.2). X-ray diffraction confirm the material's consistent structure, with Fe3+ ions substituting Mn3+ ions while maintaining identical ionic radius.
Polyvinyl alcohol as solid proton donor to modify g-C3N4via hydrogen bonding enabling efficient photocatalytic H2O2 production from H2O and O2
Authors: Chen Chen , Liao Fengtiao , Zhang Xiangcheng , Cheng Silian , Deng Yu , Chen Chao , Long Mingce
Published: April 2024

PVA modifies graphitic carbon nitride via hydrogen bonds to boost H2O2 production by enhancing charge separation and acting as solid proton donor.
Visible light mediated iron-catalyzed addition of oxamic acids to imines
Authors: Badufle Margaux , Robert Frédéric , Landais Yannick
Published: April 2024

Oxamic acids where shown to add to imines, providing a broad range of α-aminoacid amides in generally good yields.
Synergistic effects of β-NaFeO2 ferrite nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation, antibacterial, and antioxidant applications
Authors: Jabeen Tahira , Khan Muhammad Shahid , Javaid Sana , Azeem Waqar , Ayoub Rabia , Motola Martin
Published: April 2024

Detailed antibacterial mechanism using by synthesized β-NaFeO2.
Synthesis and kinetic study of 1,3,2-dioxathiolane 2,2-dioxide in microreactors
Authors: Wang Ting , Wang Junnan , He Chengxiang , Wang Zhongdong , Li Yating , Zhu Chunying , Ma Youguang , Fu Taotao
Published: April 2024

After optimizing the continuous synthesis process of DTD, the yield can reach 92.22%, which is higher than the yield in the batch reactor. Meanwhile, the reaction kinetics model in the microreactor is also established.
A viscosity measurement technique for ultra-low sample volumes
Authors: Mir Mahrukh A. , Tirumkudulu Mahesh S.
Published: April 2024

We describe a unique method to measure the viscosity of liquids based on the fluid mechanics of thin films. The technique requires only a few drops of the sample and can measure accurately low viscosities.
Lipidation alters the phase-separation of resilin-like polypeptides
Authors: Zhang Zhe , Ji Jingjing , Hossain Md. Shahadat , Bailey Briah , Nangia Shikha , Mozhdehi Davoud
Published: April 2024

This study reveals lipidation impacts phase behavior of resilin-like polypeptides and the material properties of their condensates, with the lipidation site sequence playing a key role in dictating these changes.
Size and orientation of polar nanoregions characterized by PDF analysis and using a statistical model in a Bi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3–PbTiO3 ferroelectric re-entrant relaxor
Authors: Liu Laijun , Chen Kaiyuan , Wang Dawei , Hinterstein Manuel , Hansen Anna-Lena , Knapp Michael , Peng Biaolin , Xing Xianran , Zhang Yuanpeng , Kong Jing , Pramanick Abhijit , Vogel Jørgensen Mads Ry , Marlton Frederick
Published: April 2024

Local structure information of relaxor ferroelectrics is key to a clear understanding of their structure–property relationships. The size of polar nanoregions is determined based on the local atomic displacement and dielectric response.
Regulating Pt-covalent triazine framework Schottky junctions by using tailor-made nitrogen sites towards efficient photocatalysis
Authors: Li Chao , Guan Lijiang , Zhang Jin , Cheng Cheng , Guo Zhaoqi , Tian Zhihong , Yang Li-Ming , Jin Shangbin
Published: April 2024

Covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) with designable nitrogen-rich structures, which can form Schottky junctions with Pt nanoparticles, have been extensively studied in photocatalysis.
Modulation of active metal species in MOF-derived catalysts for efficient NO reduction by CO
Authors: Zhou Ning-Rui , Yang Zhen , Tang Ying , Zhang Ming-Qi , Zha Yun-Peng , Liu Min-Min , Yu Feng , Liu Jiang
Published: April 2024

MOF-derived porous catalysts achieve high catalytic activity for converting NO and CO to N2 and CO2 (100% selectivity).
An investigation of water status in gelatin methacrylate hydrogels by means of water relaxometry and differential scanning calorimetry
Authors: Chang Chun-Wei , Dargaville Bronwin L. , Momot Konstantin I. , Hutmacher Dietmar W.
Published: April 2024

Nuclear magnetic resonance relaxometry and differential scanning calorimetry give fundamental insight into the molecular dynamics of water interactions in gelatin-methacrylate hydrogels, with implications for a multitude of biomaterials applications.
Thermosensitive methyl-cellulose-based injectable hydrogel carrying oxaliplatin for the treatment of peritoneal metastasis in colorectal cancer
Authors: Yang Ju , Wei Yuanfeng , Gao Ling , Li Zhaojun , Yang Xi
Published: April 2024

OXA-MC hydrogel was successfully synthesized and exhibited efficacy in the treatment of peritoneal metastasis in colorectal cancer.
Biocompatible metal–organic frameworks as promising platforms to eradicate HIV reservoirs ex vivo in people living with HIV
Authors: Lebrón José A. , Ostos Francisco J. , Martínez-Santa Marta , García-Moscoso Francisco , López-López Manuel , Moyá María L. , Bernal Eva , Bachiller Sara , González-Ulloa Gabriel , Rodríguez-Lucena David , Lopes-Costa Tania , Fernández-Torres Rut , Ruiz-Mateos Ezequiel , Pedrosa José M. , Rafii-El-Idrissi Benhnia Mohammed , López-Cornejo Pilar
Published: April 2024

The HIV attacks the immune system provoking an infection that is considered a global health challenge.
Lysosomal-targeted fluorescent probe based pH regulating reactivity for tracking cysteine dynamics under oxidative stress
Authors: Liu Tao , Han Xuwei , Zhao Wenjing , Gao Ke , Min Runan , Tian Yuting , Sun Xueyi , Yin Caixia
Published: April 2024

The ability to detect and visualize cellular events and associated biological analytes is essential for the understanding of their physiological and pathological functions.
Interfacial charge doping effect in C8-DNTT/PDIF-CN2 heterojunction field-effect transistors
Authors: Chiarella Fabio , Carella Antonio , Cassinese Antonio , Barra Mario
Published: April 2024

In C8-DNTT/PDIF-CN2 heterojunctions, the formation of an interfacial charge accumulation region provides a shift of the threshold voltage values and an improved resilience to the bias stress effect in comparison with single-layer devices.
Highly efficient narrowed emitting AgInxGa1−xS2/AgGaS2 quantum dots via an HF-assisted one-pot synthesis strategy and their light-emitting diodes
Authors: Li Zilong , Cao Sheng , Wang Kai , Li Qiuyan , Huang Yuanjin , Fu Hui , Zhao Jialong , Yang Weiyou , Zheng Jinju
Published: April 2024

In the present work, we demonstrate pure green-emitting AIGS/AGS QDs achieved via an HF-assisted one-pot synthesis strategy and demonstrate high-luminance QLEDs utilizing the synthesized QDs.
Promising transport properties of multifunctional monolayer GeSe nanodevices
Authors: Liu Xianghe , Mao Yuliang
Published: April 2024

In this study, we conducted a thorough investigation of the transport characteristics of thermoelectric devices, p–n junction diodes, and p–i–n homojunction phototransistors based on monolayer (ML) GeSe.
Research on LFFA-BP neural network model in breakout prediction
Authors: Zhang Benguo , Ma Bangbang , Sheng Wanbao , Zhang Kaijun , Wu Di , Zhang Ruizhong
Published: April 2024

Advance forecasting of breakout in the continuous casting process could help to improve the capacity and quality of slabs. Neural network-based prediction methods are the main methods used for forecasting, but they have the disadvantages of being complicated and time-consuming. To compensate for these shortcomings, Levy Flight (LF) and Firefly Algorithm (FA) are introduced into a Back Propagation (BP) neural network to establish the LFFA-BP network model, which applied to the prediction of breakout. First, the model utilizes LF to change the step size of FA to prevent it from falling into local optimal solutions. Subsequently, the network optimal threshold is determined through the powerful search capability of the FA. Lastly, the network computation time is reduced through the superior convergence speed of FA. The models before and after improvement are used to classify and predict the temperature data collected at a production site. The results show that the identification accuracy of the LFFA-BP breakout prediction model is significantly higher than that of the traditional BP breakout prediction model, since it achieved a prediction accuracy of 99.23% and reporting rate of 100%. The improved model not only accelerates the running speed of the network model, but also ensures its global search capability and robustness, indicating that it has good application prospects.
The prototypologycal design of the green responsive system. Method and tools to improve circularity and physical performances of the liminal space in the Mediterranean urban areas
Authors: Lucanto Domenico , Nava Consuelo
Published: April 2024

In being aware of certain factors as the increasing of the pollution levels, the effects of the Urban Heat Island, or all the extreme climate events attributable to the constant increasing of CO2 emissions. This paper intends to propose an innovative approach to design systems and components that allow to adapt the built environment and mitigate the effects of the Climate Change in the urban Mediterranean areas. An experimental investigation at the building scale was conducted to study the environmental aspects in the early design phase that incorporate circular and ecological materials. The physical interactions between the built and the natural environment is enhanced with the upcycling design of the “Liminal Space” through the prototypological model for the “Green Responsive System”. The focus on the LS needs to push the technological definition beyond the concept of building envelope, just as the element of internal/external separation. The LS is where the “Advanced Circular Design” model can improve with the design of the GRS all the technological elements of adiabatic nature. The proposed framework enables the GRS to have a dynamic and systemic answer to the extreme change of the climatic situation in order to have a strong impact on the performance related to the environmental aspects. The parametric tools in the ACD model offers an important digital interface that can include all the regenerative requirements of the entire building considering the embodied CO2 emissions, the production and the energy consumption during the operational phase, and at the same time to control and improve the recyclability of all its components. The structure of the paper is presented as a succession of digital and physical design processes that identify all the phases for the definition of the GRS when it works on the LS. This becomes a central node in the development of the methodological framework for the upcycling design and the digital control of the responsiveness in the technological systems used for the integration of the physical aspects and the digital devices by using circular materials.
The Challenges of Online Teacher Education - Sentiment Analysis of Course Reviews
Authors: Qi Chenyu
Published: April 2024

online course in higher education has gained widespread acceptance and experienced notable development in recent years, particularly in the post-pandemic era. To explore the opportunities and challenges from learners’ perspectives when developing an online course, two main research questions guide the study: (1) What factors influence learners’ perceptions of their learning experience as either positive or negative? (2) What dominant themes can be identified from a word frequency analysis of course reviews that indicate areas for potential improvement? In this study, 1,763 reviews related to online teaching from seven distinct courses on Coursera were analyzed by using R. Results show predominantly positive reviews (average score of 2.37), with a minor portion reflecting slightly negative sentiment (average score of -1.1). However, some learners pinpointed inconsistencies and errors within the course materials, underscoring the necessity for regular content audits and updates. This study provides valuable insights for educators and course designers aiming to enhance online education quality.
A Discussion of Postmodern Issues Based on Dewey’s Ethics: The Example of Female Moral Education
Authors: Wang Xiaohan , Le Tian
Published: April 2024

The focus on female moral education issues allows us to reexamine the contributions of John Dewey, an American educational philosopher. Dewey’s ethics are built upon a rebellion against the universalism and rationalism that were predominant in the traditional ethics based on intrinsic manifestation and external rules. This ethical approach is primarily characterized by Dewey’s pursuit of a democratic society, as well as the emphasis he places on emotional and moral imagination. Dewey’s ethics can be seen as a means to address postmodern problems, integrating the traditional emphasis on “knowledge” with the postmodern focus on “discourse,” based on experience. However, it is worth contemplating whether this solution is effective or if it overly magnifies the power of “understanding” in its ethical system. In the dialogue with postmodern theory, perhaps what is more crucial for the myriad of postmodern issues, exemplified by female morality, is inclusion rather than understanding, as well as questioning knowledge and reconstructing its elements.
Evaluation of Practice Courses in Preschool Education Based on CIPP Evaluation Model
Authors: Shi Xianjin
Published: April 2024

Based on the CIPP evaluation model, this paper conducts a comprehensive evaluation of preschool professional practice courses in four aspects: project context evaluation (Context evaluation), input evaluation (Input evaluation), process evaluation (Process evaluation), and outcome evaluation (Product evaluation) To promote curriculum reform.
In the Background of the New Liberal Arts, the Construction Measures for the Professional Cluster of Civil and Colleges and Universities
Authors: Lei Juan , Zhang Rongbin
Published: April 2024

In the context of the construction of new literature, professional cluster construction is based on serving the economic development of the economy and based on cultivating application -oriented professional talents. This article understands the research and practice related to professional cluster construction. The problems faced by the construction of private colleges and universities through the construction of professional clusters, which gives private colleges and universities through the construction of professional cluster construction. Through the implementation of these measures, the quality and efficiency of talent training can be improved, and a strong talent guarantee for local economic development can be improved.
An Analysis of College English Teachers’ Research Anxiety and the Suggestions for Their Sustainable Research Development
Authors: Lin Xinming , Hu Zeyuan , Zheng Jie
Published: April 2024

With the development and progress of society and colleges and universities and higher research requirements, College English teachers’ research anxiety and pressure is increasing day by day. In this paper, the self-compiled survey with questionnaires and interviews of college English teachers’ research anxiety were used to investigate the research anxiety of college English teachers in one city in China, and the statistical software SPSS 19 was conducted for the survey and data analysis to find out both the subjective and objective factors leading to their research anxiety, and propose solutions for college English teachers to adapt and resolve their research anxiety: 1)to create conditions for college English teachers to improve their research ability; 2)improve the university research assessment system to make it more scientific and humanistic; 3)college English teachers’ own adjustments on their research efforts.
A Critical Discourse Analysis on the #StopAsianHate movement: Using Topic Modeling through MDCOR to Identify the Most Salient Themes from the Perspective of Social Representations Theory
Authors: Hu Yukun , Li Yunxuan , Zhou Yuhui , Zhu Xiangcun
Published: April 2024

The Atlanta Spa shooting evoked the Stop Asian Hate movement in the US. This study examines what primary topics were covered in Twitter discourse in #StopAsianHate and which phases of collective symbolic coping emerged from the perspective of social representations theory. 21,474 tweets in #StopAsianHate on Twitter in the first weeks from May to August were analyzed by topic modeling using MDCOR. The results of this research showed that the phases of awareness and divergence emerged in the discourse, while the phases of convergence and normalization remained unidentified. The knowledge generated in this research may contribute to identifying the main topics that appeared in #StopAsianHate on Twitter, and it may also inform the supporters of the Stop Asian Hate movement about the following actions.
Analysis of the elderly level based on database
Authors: Yun Yanling
Published: April 2024

Aging is a global problem, and dietary nutrition of the elderly has a very obvious impact on their physical health. A survey of 242 elderly people who can take care of themselves was conducted with the aim of improving the quality of life of the elderly as well as providing a scientific basis for the development of appropriate nutritional interventions. The weight, biochemistry and daily diet of the elderly were analyzed, and the data were sorted out using relevant excel tables, and the results were analyzed by software to understand the healthy nutritional status of the elderly. The results showed that with the increase of age, the weight and obesity level of the elderly decreased significantly. In terms of nutritional intake, salt, oil, vegetables, potatoes and cereals were appropriate, eggs were slightly higher, legumes were lower, and fruits, milk and aquatic products were insufficient. There is a situation of irrational dietary structure. It is necessary to adjust the dietary structure in daily life in a timely manner, and formulate a scientific and reasonable dietary program according to the actual situation of the elderly, so as to make the elderly nutritionally balanced and improve their quality of life. At the same time, publicity on reasonable diets should be strengthened, so that the elderly can understand nutritional knowledge.
Research on High-Quality Development of Corporate Pensions from a Multi-Pillar Pension Perspective
Authors: Wang Weiye
Published: April 2024

The corporate pension system is an integral component of the multi-pillar retirement framework. It is a retirement security system jointly participated in by employers and employees and represents a collective form of employee personal accounts and corporate funds. As China’s aging process accelerates and pension security issues become more pronounced, the corporate pension system has gradually become one of the commonly adopted retirement security systems both domestically and internationally. However, the corporate pension system in China still faces many issues and challenges. These include low employee participation rates, non-uniform regulatory standards, suboptimal investment returns, personal account security risks, and the balancing of interests among different stakeholders.
From Mechanization to Ecologization: A Study of Teaching Organization and Management Models Driven by Self-Organization Theory in Chinese Universities
Authors: Yuan Zhang
Published: April 2024

In the contemporary era, university education, developed post-Industrial Revolution, displays excessive mechanization. This is evident in the lack of personalized learning, unidirectional teaching processes, and treating students as ‘products’, focusing on standardized testing and assessments. As society shifts from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy, university education faces significant changes, with challenges posed by advancements in information technology, globalization trends, and evolving government education policies. This paper introduces the theory of self-organizing synergism and explores the problems of organization and management in teaching, employing new perspectives and methods tailored to the characteristics of Chinese universities. The study proposes a self-organized model of learning and management, demonstrating the ecological, dynamic, and adaptive nature of this model in the context of digital media arts education. The aim of this study is to offer fresh ideas and insights for facilitating the ecological transformation of educational concepts and models.
Detouring between the Mass and Elite Culture: Research on Susan Sontag’s Camp Sensibility
Authors: Wang Shuo
Published: April 2024

Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay, “Notes on ‘Camp’,” was penned against the backdrop of a pervasive elitist culture in New York. Through her exploration of Camp taste and its corresponding artistic styles, Sontag scrutinizes the rigid standards and hierarchical orders within the context of art criticism, challenging the conventional dichotomy of good versus bad art and moral aesthetic criteria. Sontag emphasizes the aesthetic function inherent in language and artistic forms, uncovering marginalized and even theatricalized nonmainstream expressions. She advocates for a life experience that transcends utilitarianism, through a sensuous engagement, and calls for a return of art to life and to the core of aesthetic sensibility. More importantly, her narrative adopts an “innocent” stance of a bystander, artfully detouring between the culture and tastes of mass culture and elite culture. The introduction of ‘Camp’ creates a possibility for transcending the boundaries between mass culture and elite culture, and for facilitating interaction in the implementation of aesthetic experiences through education. It connects the communicative exchange processes among individuals and groups at the level of tools or media.
Research and Practice on the Civics of Environmental Planning and Management Curriculum in the Context of the New Engineering Disciplines
Authors: Qu Yanping , Li Hongcui , He Wen , Gao Xiaojuan , Gao Xing
Published: April 2024

The course of “Environmental Planning and Management” has been reformed and explored in terms of the preparation of course teaching programme and the implementation of teaching methodology, and Civic Education has been carried out throughout the whole process of teaching. Through the Civic Education of professional courses, students are guided to set up a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values, and to have the spirit of commitment to be the strivers of the new era. At the same time, we pay attention to the cultivation and inheritance of “craftsmanship” to achieve the goal of cultivating high-quality “moral and talent” application-oriented talents. This study provides reference for the cultivation of “new engineering" talents in polytechnic colleges and universities, and explores effective ways for the teaching reform of integrating “Civics of Courses” in the teaching of polytechnic professional courses according to the characteristics of Civics of Courses.
German cars in the Russian army during the first world war: Features of the military transport crisis
Authors: Prigodich Nikita
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the challenges of supplying the formations of the army of the Russian Empire with automotive equipment on the eve and during the First World War. Prior to the war, the utilization of road transport in the army and rear was fragmented. However, as of 1914-1915, the advantages of road transport in military logistics became evident to both the command and government. Nonetheless, ordering new cars from the Entente countries posed several difficulties. Drawing from the documents of the military-technical department of the General Staff of the Russian army, the article highlights the extent of dependence on German production. It delves into the complexities faced by the Russian government at the onset of the war. The research convincingly demonstrates that, contrary to previous studies and customs statistics for Russia, the primary issue lay not in the inability to replace cars from Germany, but rather in the necessity to multiply the number of cars when altering the logistics of supplies from other countries that also had to pass through Germany. These two interconnected problems became key issues that proved insurmountable for Russia, ultimately leading to catastrophic consequences.
Exploration on experimental teaching reform of non-electrical major electrical and electronic technology course
Authors: Chen Rong , Yang Lijing
Published: April 2024

Aiming at the disconnection between theory and practice in the experimental teaching of electrical and electronic technology courses, students do not have a deep understanding of knowledge and cannot exercise their practical ability. This paper puts forward the application of simulation software to the experimental teaching process of electrical and electronic technology to form an experimental teaching model combining theory, simulation and practice. The results show that the proposed teaching method can deepen the students' understanding of theoretical knowledge, improve their interest in learning, enhance their innovative application ability, and significantly improve the teaching quality.