bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multi-dimensional optical information acquisition based on a misaligned unipolar barrier photodetector
Authors: Zhang Shukui , Jiao Hanxue , Chen Yan , Yin Ruotong , Huang Xinning , Zhao Qianru , Tan Chong , Huang Shenyang , Yan Hugen , Lin Tie , Shen Hong , Ge Jun , Meng Xiangjian , Hu Weida , Dai Ning , Wang Xudong , Chu Junhao , Wang Jianlu
Published: August 2024

Acquiring multi-dimensional optical information, such as intensity, spectrum, polarization, and phase, can significantly enhance the performance of photodetectors. Incorporating these dimensions allows for improved image contrast, enhanced recognition capabilities, reduced interference, and better adaptation to complex environments. However, the challenge lies in obtaining these dimensions on a single photodetector. Here we propose a misaligned unipolar barrier photodetector based on van der Waals heterojunction to address this issue. This structure enables spectral detection by switching between two absorbing layers with different cut-off wavelengths for dual-band detection. For polarization detection, anisotropic semiconductors like black phosphorus and black arsenic phosphorus inherently possess polarization-detection capabilities without additional complex elements. By manipulating the crystal direction of these materials during heterojunction fabrication, the device becomes sensitive to incident light at different polarization angles. This research showcases the potential of the misaligned unipolar barrier photodetector in capturing multi-dimensional optical information, paving the way for next-generation photodetectors.
Targeted DNA-seq and RNA-seq of Reference Samples with Short-read and Long-read Sequencing
Authors: Gong Binsheng , Li Dan , Łabaj Paweł P. , Pan Bohu , Novoradovskaya Natalia , Thierry-Mieg Danielle , Thierry-Mieg Jean , Chen Guangchun , Bergstrom Lucas Anne , LoCoco Jennifer S. , Richmond Todd A. , Tseng Elizabeth , Kusko Rebecca , Happe Scott , Mercer Timothy R. , Pabón-Peña Carlos , Salmans Michael , Tilgner Hagen U. , Xiao Wenzhong , Johann Donald J. , Jones Wendell , Tong Weida , Mason Christopher E. , Kreil David P. , Xu Joshua
Published: August 2024

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized genomic research by enabling high-throughput, cost-effective genome and transcriptome sequencing accelerating personalized medicine for complex diseases, including cancer. Whole genome/transcriptome sequencing (WGS/WTS) provides comprehensive insights, while targeted sequencing is more cost-effective and sensitive. In comparison to short-read sequencing, which still dominates the field due to high speed and cost-effectiveness, long-read sequencing can overcome alignment limitations and better discriminate similar sequences from alternative transcripts or repetitive regions. Hybrid sequencing combines the best strengths of different technologies for a more comprehensive view of genomic/transcriptomic variations. Understanding each technology’s strengths and limitations is critical for translating cutting-edge technologies into clinical applications. In this study, we sequenced DNA and RNA libraries of reference samples using various targeted DNA and RNA panels and the whole transcriptome on both short-read and long-read platforms. This study design enables a comprehensive analysis of sequencing technologies, targeting protocols, and library preparation methods. Our expanded profiling landscape establishes a reference point for assessing current sequencing technologies, facilitating informed decision-making in genomic research and precision medicine.
Role of charge in enhanced nuclear transport and retention of graphene quantum dots
Authors: Gorav Gorav , Khedekar Vrushali , Varier Geetha K. , Nandakumar P.
Published: August 2024

The nuclear pore complexes on the nuclear membrane serve as the exclusive gateway for communication between the nucleus and the cytoplasm, regulating the transport of various molecules, including nucleic acids and proteins. The present work investigates the kinetics of the transport of negatively charged graphene quantum dots through nuclear membranes, focusing on quantifying their transport characteristics. Experiments are carried out in permeabilized HeLa cells using time-lapse confocal fluorescence microscopy. Our findings indicate that negatively charged graphene quantum dots exhibit rapid transport to the nuclei, involving two distinct transport pathways in the translocation process. Complementary experiments on the nuclear import and export of graphene quantum dots validate the bi-directionality of transport, as evidenced by comparable transport rates. The study also shows that the negatively charged graphene quantum dots possess favorable retention properties, underscoring their potential as drug carriers.
Correlated electron physics near a site-selective pressure-induced Mott transition in α-LiFe5O8
Authors: Layek Samar , Greenberg Eran , Levy Davide , Prakapenka Vitali , Saxena Siddharth S. , Rozenberg Gregory Kh.
Published: August 2024

The Mott insulator-to-metal transition (IMT) driven by electron correlations has been among the main research topics in materials science over the past decades. The complex interplay between electronic and lattice degrees of freedom leads to various transition scenarios. Of particular interest may be the case of a transition involving the formation of complex phases comprising regions that differ significantly in their physical properties within the same material. Here, we present the results that advance the understanding of the IMT phenomenon, offering the documentation of a pure site-selective mechanism that is not complicated by any structural and spin transformation. Combining XRD, resistivity, Mössbauer and Raman spectroscopy measurements, we provide evidence for a pure pressure-induced Mott transition in α-LiFe5O8, characterized by site-selective delocalization of electrons, leading to the formation, above ~65 GPa, of a site-selective Mott phase consisting of metallic and insulating sublattices. We note that the electron delocalization in the partially disordered octahedral sublattice cannot be understood purely in terms of a Mott transition, the Anderson-Mott transition picture seems more adequate.
Low methane emissions from Australian estuaries influenced by geomorphology and disturbance
Authors: Yeo Jacob Z.-Q. , Rosentreter Judith A. , Oakes Joanne M. , Eyre Bradley D.
Published: August 2024

Estuaries are a globally important source of methane, but little is known about Australia’s contributions to global estuarine methane emissions. Here we present a first-order Australia-wide assessment of estuarine methane emissions, using methane concentrations from 47 estuaries scaled to 971 Australian estuaries based on geomorphic estuary types and disturbance classes. We estimate total mean (±standard error) estuary annual methane emissions for Australia of 30.56 ± 12.43 Gg CH4 yr−1. Estuarine geomorphology and disturbance interacted to control annual methane emissions through differences in water–air methane flux rates and surface area. Most of Australia’s estuarine surface area (89.8%) has water–air methane fluxes lower than global means, contributing 80.3% of Australia’s total mean annual estuarine methane emissions. Australia is a good analogue for the ~34% of global coastal regions classified as less than moderately disturbed (>40% intact), suggesting that these regions may also have lower methane fluxes. On this basis, recent global estuarine methane emission estimates that do not consider disturbance in their upscaling, probably overestimate global estuarine methane emissions.
Regulation of CC bonds in penta-graphene by oxidative functionalization: a prototype of penta-graphene oxide (PGO)
Authors: Jin Kaixuan , Liu Xiaojie
Published: August 2024

A prototype of penta-graphene oxide (PGO) through regulation of CC bonds by functional groups.
Parahydrogen-enhanced pH measurements using [1-13C]bicarbonate derived from non-enzymatic decarboxylation of [1-13C]pyruvate-d3
Authors: Santi Maria Daniela , Hune Theresa Luca Katrin , Rodriguez Gonzalo Gabriel , Fries Lisa M. , Mei Ruhuai , Sternkopf Sonja , Elsaßer Josef , Glöggler Stefan
Published: August 2024

PHIP and non-enzymatic decarboxylation of [1-13C]pyruvate-d3 were applied to obtain, in less than one minute, [1-13C]bicarbonate, an accurate and biocompatible pH sensor. This probe is suitable for future in vivo studies of acid-base imbalances.
Highly sensitive CD40L protein discrimination via label-free fiber sensing technologies
Authors: Hu Mingxuan , Li Xuying , Li Yansong , Wang Ruiduo , Kang Tongyuan , Xu Fuxing , Bai Jintao , Jiang Man , Zhu Yaomin
Published: August 2024

A label-free and sensitive biosensor using surface modified etched fiber cascaded waveguides was developed to quantify the concentration of CD40L protein in human serum samples.
A correctable decoding DNA sequencing with high accuracy and high throughput
Authors: Cheng Chu , Cheng Qingzhou , Zhou Wei , Chen Yulong , Liu Wenbin , Zhang Zhiling , Ye Jingsi , Xiao Pengfeng
Published: August 2024

A correctable two-color fluorogenic DNA decoding sequencing, which can significantly improve sequencing accuracy and throughput by employing a dual-nucleotide addition combined with fluorogenic sequencing-by-synthesis (SBS) chemistry.
Recent advances in nonenzymatic electrochemical biosensors for sports biomarkers: focusing on antibodies, aptamers and molecularly imprinted polymers
Authors: He Rui , Chen Long , Chu Pengfei , Gao Pengcheng , Wang Junjie
Published: August 2024

Nonenzymatic biosensors for sports wearables face challenges in sensitivity & specificity. Antigen–antibody, aptamer, & molecular imprinting strategies are explored, enhancing performance via probes, nanostructures, multi-targets, & microfluidics.
Strategies in photochemical alcohol oxidation on noble-metal free nanomaterials as heterogeneous catalysts
Authors: Li Siqi , Morrissey Katherine H. , Bartlett Bart M.
Published: August 2024

We highlight the challenges and recent progress in using semiconductors to harvest solar energy for carrying out alcohol oxidation.
The research progress on COF solid-state electrolytes for lithium batteries
Authors: Wang Yimou , Hao Qinglin , Lv Qing , Shang Xinchao , Wu Mingbo , Li Zhongtao
Published: August 2024

This review focuses on the role of different COFs as solid-state electrolytes, aiming to guide the development of electrolyte materials and battery technology.
Synthesis of benzothiazole compounds based on 2D graphene oxide membrane nanoreactors
Authors: Cui Xinxin , Shi Haoran , Pang Shuai , Li Xiang , Long Yue , Zhang Xiqi , Song Kai , Jiang Lei
Published: August 2024

GO membranes were used as membrane reactors to catalyse the rapid flow synthesis of benzothiazole derivatives.
A closer look at molecular mechanisms underlying inhibition of S-adenosyl-l-homocysteine hydrolase by transition metal cations
Authors: Gawel Magdalena , Malecki Piotr H. , Sliwiak Joanna , Stepniewska Marlena , Imiolczyk Barbara , Czyrko-Horczak Justyna , Jakubczyk Dorota , Marczak Łukasz , Plonska-Brzezinska Marta Eliza , Brzezinski Krzysztof
Published: August 2024

Diverse molecular mechanisms of bacterial S-adenosyl-l-homocysteine inactivation by transition metal cations is essential for developing novel, metal-cation-based antibacterial compounds.
Controlling and predicting alkyl-onium electronic structure
Authors: Tompkins Frances K. Towers , Parker Lewis G. , Fogarty Richard M. , Seymour Jake M. , Gousseva Ekaterina , Grinter David C. , Palgrave Robert G. , Smith Christopher D. , Bennett Roger A. , Matthews Richard P. , Lovelock Kevin R. J.
Published: August 2024

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and ab initio calculations show that fully alkylated onium cation electronic structure can be tuned using both the alkyl chains (methyl versus longer alkyl chains) and the central onium atom.
Structure-dependent magnetoelectric and magnetothermal effects of MOF-derived zero-valence cobalt and iron oxide nanoparticles on a carbonaceous matrix
Authors: Liang Jing-Guan , Gao Wei-Xiang , Chung Chieh-Wei , Dayao Loise Ann , Chou Ho-Hsiu , Lin Zong-Hong , Wan Dehui , Huang Jen-Huang , Chen Ying-Chieh , Lu Tsai-Te
Published: August 2024

Structure of MOF-derived metal nanoparticles and electrically conductive carbonaceous matrix dictates dominant magnetoelectric activity of ZIF-67-derived Co@C microparticles and distinctive magnetothermal effect of MIL-88B-derived Fe3O4:C microrods.
Solvent-induced supramolecular self-assembly in a solid-state A1/A2-difunctionlized pillar[5]arene host
Authors: Vinodh Mickey , Al-Azemi Talal F.
Published: August 2024

Herein we report the influence of the crystallization solvent in the supramolecular self-assembly in the solid-state of an A1/A2-difunctionlized pillar[5]arene host.
Effects of BPQ binding on the nonadiabatic dynamics of excited electrons in poly(dG)–poly(dC) DNA under proton irradiation
Authors: Hu Zhihua , Deng Zun-Yi , Feng Hong-Jian
Published: August 2024

The energy deposition and electron excitation processes in BPQ–DNA adducts caused by proton irradiation.
Gamma-induced stress, strain and p-type doping in MBE-grown thin film MoTe2
Authors: Chaudhary Nahid , Bhatt Kamlesh , Khan Taslim , Singh Rajendra
Published: August 2024

Gamma radiation over thin film MoTe2 on a sapphire substrate creating Te vacancies, oxidizing, etching and doping the film.
Linear graphlet models for accurate and interpretable cheminformatics
Authors: Tynes Michael , Taylor Michael G. , Janssen Jan , Burrill Daniel J. , Perez Danny , Yang Ping , Lubbers Nicholas
Published: August 2024

The surprising effectiveness of topology in the chemical sciences: graphlets in our open-source library, , provide accurate white-box 2D chemical property prediction.
Machine learning the screening factor in the soft bond valence approach for rapid crystal structure estimation
Authors: Kameda Keisuke , Ariga Takaaki , Ito Kazuma , Ihara Manabu , Manzhos Sergei
Published: August 2024

Machine learning of the screening factor in the SoftBV approximation as a function of chemical composition was used to improve the accuracy of structure estimation with SoftBV to help rapid prescreening of ceramic materials.
Antifouling performance against SiO2 particulate matter adhesion of cyclo olefin polymer nanopillar surfaces
Authors: Zhao Zihao , Liang Nan , Shimizu Tomohiro , Shingubara Shoso , Ito Takeshi
Published: August 2024

The global challenge of soil-derived fine particles, mainly composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and recognized as particulate matter (PM), presents a significant environmental and economic issue, notably contributing to air pollution.
Comparative analysis of culture- and ddPCR-based wastewater surveillance for carbapenem-resistant bacteria
Authors: Zhou Siyi , Lou Esther G. , Schedler Julia , Ensor Katherine B. , Hopkins Loren , Stadler Lauren B.
Published: August 2024

This study compares culture-based and ddPCR methods for quantifying carbapenem resistance in wastewater, revealing weak correlations. Nanopore sequencing clarifies resistance mechanisms, emphasizing method selection and integrated AR surveillance.
Sustainable treatment for low ammonia nitrogen sewage wastewater in cold climates: natural polymer gel–organic synthetic polymer embedded anammox bacteria immobilized pellets
Authors: Li Jun , Tabassum Salma , Altundag Hüseyin
Published: August 2024

Denitrification effect of the hybrid carrier-embedded anammox bacteria pellets to treat NH4+–N urban sewage wastewater at low temperature through batch and continuous tests.
Chemical analysis of freeze-dried seeds of Stenocereus stellatus (white tunillo) components and evaluation of their effect on prediabetes reversion in an experimental model in female Wistar rats
Authors: Oidor-Chan Víctor Hugo , Arellano-Mauricio Andrea Brenda , del Valle-Mondragón Leonardo , Ibarra-Lara Luz , Ponce-Sánchez Claudia , Rodríguez-Maldonado Emma , Mendoza-Espinoza José Alberto , Cruz-Sosa Francisco , Guarner-Lans Verónica , Patlán M. , Díaz de León-Sánchez Fernando , Castrejón-Téllez Vicente
Published: August 2024

Prediabetes is defined as a state of moderate hyperglycemia.
Determination of thallium isotopic composition through MC-ICP-MS with mass bias corrected using admixed W
Authors: Wang Zhao-Yang , Dong Fei-Yu , Yin Lu , Liu Jun-Jie , Zhong Qiao-Hui , Li Jie
Published: August 2024

Determination of the Tl isotopic composition of geological materials via MC-ICP-MS with mass bias corrected using external normalization.
Hyperspectral enhanced imaging analysis of nanoparticles using machine learning methods
Authors: Lim Kaeul , Ardekani Arezoo
Published: August 2024

This work classifies nanoparticles based on their spectral characteristics using machine learning methods combined with enhanced hyperspectral imaging analysis.
A multifunctional nanoplatform combining self-supplied H2O2 production with CO delivery for multimodal anti-tumor therapy
Authors: Chen Meng-Jie , Wang Cheng-Bin , Zhang Hai-Lin , Yang Shi-Ping , Liu Jin-Gang
Published: August 2024

Covalent grafting of a MnCO complex on a Cu2+–polydopamine-modified CaO2 carrier yielded a nanoplatform with enhanced intracellular ROS production and cellular calcification under 808 nm irradiation, achieving efficient multimodal therapy for cancer.
Synthesis of novel Bi/Bi2O3@Al2O3 nanocomposites for wastewater treatment, self-cleaning, and corrosion resistance
Authors: Yang Jin , Hassan Noor , Kalsoom Umm E , Mushtaq Fazila , Hammad ul Haq Muhammad , Ajmal Zeeshan , Awwad Fuad A. , Ismail Emad A. A. , Ashraf Ghulam Abbas , Mahmood Sajid
Published: August 2024

Synthesis of Bi/Bi2O3@Al2O3 nanocomposites for wastewater treatment, corrosion resistance, and self-cleaning properties, it is imperative to carefully combine and analyze various elements for the optimization of catalyst performance.
A switchable green emitting dye and its phenomenal properties: implications for the photoluminescence features of carbon dots
Authors: Kasprzyk Wiktor , Romańczyk Piotr P. , Kurek Stefan S. , Świergosz Tomasz
Published: August 2024

The presence of green PL emitting anionic HPPT-like species within CA–urea CDs is corroborated by examination of a reversible specific pyrrole ring opening hydrolysis, which may be used for fine tuning of the PL emission colour from CA–urea CDs.
Toward the stereochemical assignment of euvesperins A and B: total synthesis of the possible structures of the natural products
Authors: Kobayashi Kenichi , Honma Yusuke , Tanaka Kosaku , Suzuki Momoko , Takatori Kazuhiko , Kogen Hiroshi
Published: August 2024

The possible structures of euvesperins A and B were synthesized, suggesting that euvesperin A may be a mixture of the (2R,3R,4S,7S) and (2S,3S,4R,7S) isomers and euvesperin B may be a mixture of the (2R,3S,4S,7S) and (2S,3R,4R,7S) isomers.
Constructing spirooxindoles from non-oxindole precursors: a one-pot nitro-reduction/double lactamization approach to spiro[indoline-3,3′-quinoline]-2,2′-diones
Authors: Chouhan Raju , Gogoi Abhijit , Das Sajal Kumar
Published: August 2024

Spiro[indoline-3,3′-quinoline]-2,2′-diones bearing two free amide NH moieties have been synthesized for the first time via a one-pot nitro-reduction/double lactamization approach.
Chitosan-azo dye bioplastics that are reversibly resoluble and recoverable under visible light irradiation
Authors: Kim Mikhail , Hillel Coral , Edwards Kayrel , Pietro William , Mermut Ozzy , Barrett Christopher J.
Published: August 2024

Biopolymer composite materials were prepared from bio-sourced cationic water-soluble chitosan with bi-functional water-soluble anionic azo food dyes amaranth (AMA) or allura red (ALR), for reversible dis-assembly materials triggered by sunlight.
Multipodal Au–C grafting of calix[4]arene molecules on gold nanorods
Authors: Tetenoire Auguste , Omelchuk Anna , Malytskyi Volodymyr , Jabin Ivan , Lepeintre Victor , Bruylants Gilles , Luo Yun , Fihey Arnaud , Kepenekian Mikaël , Lagrost Corinne
Published: August 2024

Coupled experimental and computational characterizations establish the successful multipodal grafting of calix[4]arene macrocycles onto gold nanorods leading to robust functionalizable nanoobjects.
Direct evidence for ligand-enhanced activity of Cu(i) sites
Authors: Dongmo Elvira Gouatieu , Haque Shabnam , Kreuter Florian , Wulf Toshiki , Jin Jiaye , Tonner-Zech Ralf , Heine Thomas , Asmis Knut R.
Published: August 2024

Cu(i) sites enhance their activity upon coordination with oxygen-donor ligands, as demonstrated by infrared photodissociation spectroscopy and ab initio calculations.
Customizing dumbbell-shaped heterostructured artificial photosystems steering versatile photoredox catalysis
Authors: Su Peng , Yan Xian , Xiao Fang-Xing
Published: August 2024

Dumbbell-shaped heterostructures are constructed through a progressive targeted modification strategy, and a charge transfer channel is carefully designed to enhance photocatalytic selective organic transformation.
Correction: Real-time structural dynamics of the ultrafast solvation process around photo-excited aqueous halides
Authors: Markmann Verena , Pan Jaysree , Hansen Bianca L. , Haubro Morten L. , Nimmrich Amke , Lenzen Philipp , Levantino Matteo , Katayama Tetsuo , Adachi Shin-ichi , Gorski-Bilke Simone , Temps Friedrich , Dohn Asmus O. , Møller Klaus B. , Nielsen Martin M. , Haldrup Kristoffer
Published: August 2024

Correction for ‘Real-time structural dynamics of the ultrafast solvation process around photo-excited aqueous halides’ by Verena Markmann et al., Chem. Sci., 2024, 15, 11391–11401, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SC01912A.
Cu2NiSnS4/g-C3N4 S-scheme photocatalysts: interfacial surface trap states vs. hydrogen production
Authors: T. P. Rugma , Krishna B. S. Rishi , Kangeyan K. Priyanga , Bernaurdshaw Neppolian , AlArifi Abdullah Saad , Lakhera Sandeep Kumar
Published: August 2024

Cu2NiSnS4 (CNTS) was integrated with g-C3N4 using an ultrasonication-assisted microwave irradiation method. CNTS/g-C3N4 produced 38-fold higher photocatalytic sacrificial hydrogen compared to bare g-C3N4.
Promoting fast Na-storage and fabricating a stable layered cathode for sodium-ion batteries via site-selective substitution in triple crystallographic sites
Authors: Li Zheng-Yao , Ma Xiaobai , Sun Kai , Ning Fanghua , Sun Limei , Tian Gengfang , Gao Jianxiang , Wang Hongliang , Chen Dongfeng
Published: August 2024

An advanced Na0.66Ca0.05[Ni0.25Li0.11Mn0.64]O1.95F0.05 with fast Na storage and long-life was designed via a site-selective substitution of Ca2+, Li+ and F−, and investigated by a series of physical/electrochemical tests and theoretical calculation.
Synthesis of MoS2@NdS heterostructures featuring augmented field emission performance
Authors: Mahajan Anima , Jha Menaka , Arora Arushi , Umapathy G. R. , Ghosh Santanu
Published: August 2024

A molybdenum disulfide and neodymium sulfide (MoS2–NdS) heterostructure was successfully fabricated through a facile three-step synthesis process using the spin coating technique exhibiting remarkable field emission properties.
Metal-free bi-functional cooperative catalysis: amine and quaternary amine-functionalized dendritic fibrous nanosilica as heterogeneous catalysts for the Henry reaction and CO2 conversion
Authors: Yadav Sanjay , Kachgunde Hanuman G. , Choudhary Nishu , Wanole Gopal H. , Ravi Krishnan , Biradar Ankush V. , Paital Alok Ranjan
Published: August 2024

This study explores amine-functionalized dendritic fibrous nanosilica (DFNS) as a highly efficient, base-free heterogeneous catalyst for nitro-aldol (Henry) condensation and additive-free CO2 utilization, outperforming existing catalysts.
Mesomeric control of the optoelectronic properties of polymerized small molecule acceptors
Authors: Sorbelli Diego , Wu Yilei , Bao Zhenan , Galli Giulia
Published: August 2024

Via mesomeric control, the optoelectronic properties of regioregular polymerized small molecule acceptors can be finely tuned to improve the efficiency of the related all-polymer solar cells.
Resilient ion/electron dual conductive network with covalent/hydrogen bond cross-linking enables stable and high-energy-density Si–C anodes for lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Xiao Yupeng , Li Tianle , Hao Xiaoqian , Zhu Tianjiao , Zang Jingqi , Li Yuqian , Wang Wenju
Published: August 2024

3D resilient ion/electron dual conductive network endures and dissipates the volumetric stress of Si-based anode.
Highly disordered and resorbable lithiated nanoparticles with osteogenic and angiogenic properties
Authors: Romanazzo Sara , Zhu Yi , Sheikh Rakib , Lin Xiaoting , Liu Hongwei , He Tong-Chuan , Roohani Iman
Published: August 2024

This study develops lithium-doped amorphous calcium phosphate nanoparticles. These bioresorbable particles promote osteogenesis and angiogenesis, effectively inducing the formation of mature ectopic bone.
Non-Mendelian transmission of X chromosomes: mechanisms and impact on sex ratios and population dynamics in different breeding systems
Authors: Adams Sally , Pires-daSilva Andre
Published: August 2024

The non-Mendelian transmission of sex chromosomes during gametogenesis carries significant implications, influencing sex ratios and shaping evolutionary dynamics. Here we focus on known mechanisms that drive non-Mendelian inheritance of X chromosomes during spermatogenesis and their impact on population dynamics in species with different breeding systems. In Drosophila and mice, X-linked drivers targeting Y-bearing sperm for elimination or limiting their fitness, tend to confer unfavourable effects, prompting the evolution of suppressors to mitigate their impact. This leads to a complex ongoing evolutionary arms race to maintain an equal balance of males and females. However, in certain insects and nematodes with XX/X0 sex determination, the preferential production of X-bearing sperm through atypical meiosis yields wild-type populations with highly skewed sex ratios, suggesting non-Mendelian transmission of the X may offer selective advantages in these species. Indeed, models suggest X-meiotic drivers could bolster population size and persistence under certain conditions, challenging the conventional view of their detrimental effects. Furthering our understanding of the diverse mechanisms and evolutionary consequences of non-Mendelian transmission of X chromosomes will provide insights into genetic inheritance, sex determination, and population dynamics, with implications for fundamental research and practical applications.
EQUATOR Network Mapping Review for Dysphagia Research
Authors: Steele Catriona M. , Burdick Ryan J. , Dallal-York Justine , Shapira-Galitz Yael , Abrams Sophia Werden
Published: August 2024

Purpose:

The EQUATOR Network is an international initiative aimed at improving published health research through use of reporting guidelines. We conducted a review to determine the extent to which EQUATOR Network guidelines contain recommendations relevant for dysphagia research in human subjects.

Method:

We downloaded all 542 EQUATOR Network guidelines on November 8, 2022. Each guideline was reviewed by two independent raters and judged for relevance to dysphagia and related fields (e.g., otolaryngology, gastroenterology). Dysphagia-relevant guidelines pertaining to quantitative human subjects research were further inspected to identify reporting guidance regarding (a) general research elements (e.g., data collection, statistical methods), (b) participant characteristics (e.g., demographics, accrual, randomization), (c) screening and clinical/noninstrumental assessments, (d) videofluoroscopic examinations, (e) flexible endoscopic examinations, (f) other instrumentation in swallowing research, (g) dysphagia treatment, (h) patient-/care provider–reported outcome measures, and (i) any other narrowly specified focus relevant for research on swallowing. Discrepancies were resolved by consensus.

Results:

Of 542 guidelines, 156 addressed quantitative research in human subjects relevant to dysphagia. Of these, 104 addressed general research elements and 108 addressed participant characteristics. Only 14 guidelines partially addressed the other topics of interest, and none addressed elements relevant to reporting videofluoroscopic or endoscopic assessments of swallowing.

Conclusions:

We were unable to find guidelines with specific relevance to reporting key methods in dysphagia research. This lack of guidance illustrates a gap that hinders the critical appraisal of research quality in the field of dysphagia. Our review highlights the need to develop dysphagia-specific tools for critical appraisal and guidance regarding adequate research reporting.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.25014017
HIST: Hierarchical and sequential transformer for image captioning
Authors: Lv Feixiao , Wang Rui , Jing Lihua , Dai Pengwen
Published: August 2024

Image captioning aims to automatically generate a natural language description of a given image, and most state‐of‐the‐art models have adopted an encoder–decoder transformer framework. Such transformer structures, however, show two main limitations in the task of image captioning. Firstly, the traditional transformer obtains high‐level fusion features to decode while ignoring other‐level features, resulting in losses of image content. Secondly, the transformer is weak in modelling the natural order characteristics of language. To address theseissues, the authors propose a HIerarchical and Sequential Transformer (HIST) structure, which forces each layer of the encoder and decoder to focus on features of different granularities, and strengthen the sequentially semantic information. Specifically, to capture the details of different levels of features in the image, the authors combine the visual features of multiple regions and divide them into multiple levels differently. In addition, to enhance the sequential information, the sequential enhancement module in each decoder layer block extracts different levels of features for sequentially semantic extraction and expression. Extensive experiments on the public datasets MS‐COCO and Flickr30k have demonstrated the effectiveness of our proposed method, and show that the authors’ method outperforms most of previous state of the arts.
Integrated demand response optimization strategy considering risk appetite under multi‐dimensional uncertain information
Authors: Zheng Shunlin , Liu Yaliang , Sun Yi , Mo Xinpeng , Feng Liming , Liu Xinya , Chao Quan , Cao Wangzhang
Published: August 2024

Integrated demand response (IDR) is deemed as an effective tool to balance energy supply and demand. User’s uncertain information containing prior uncertain information and posterior uncertain information is a key factor affecting the implementation effectiveness of IDR, but existing studies fail to consider the two types of uncertain information, response risk caused by the uncertain information, and risk appetite comprehensively. Based on the principal‐agent theory of optimal incentive contract under uncertain information and Markowitz's mean‐variance portfolio theory, a new IDR model is established in this paper, and an IDR optimization strategy considering risk appetite under uncertain information is proposed. By proposing the user model considering multi‐dimensional uncertain information and the risk appetite‐based integrated energy service providers (IESP) model based on the principal‐agent theory and Markowitz's mean‐variance portfolio theory, we have achieved effective modelling of the user’s uncertain information and the risk borne by IESP. The arithmetic examples have verified advantages of the model in enhancing the accuracy of user’s actual response prediction and the superiority of incentive strategies, which is beneficial to reduce the cost of IESPs and enhance the benefit of users participating in IDR.
Multi‐energy complementary optimal scheduling based on hydrogen gas turbine considering the flexibility of electrolyser
Authors: Zhang Yuntian , Zhang Tiance , Liu Siwei , Li Gengyin , Zhang Yapeng , Hu Zhibing
Published: August 2024

With the transition towards a low‐carbon energy system, renewable energy resources have been extensively developed. However, the limited ability of the power system to absorb renewable energy sources with high volatility, such as wind and solar power, has led to significant curtailment. Redundant electric energy can be converted into storable hydrogen energy through electrolysis and utilized for heating purposes. By leveraging the complementarity of diverse energy sources, optimal allocation of renewable energy can be achieved across a broader scope. However, in the current scheduling of multi‐energy systems, the efficiency of electrolyser is crudely assumed to be a constant, which results in scheduling solutions that deviate from the Pareto optimum. Therefore, a polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyser's model with non‐linear relationship between the load rate and conversion efficiency is proposed in this paper. To tackle the non‐convex optimal scheduling challenge, an adaptive chaos‐augmented particle swarm optimization algorithm is introduced, which effectively enhances computational efficiency while preventing entrapment in local optima. Case studies based on IEEE 14‐node system verified the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Soft‐switching multiport DC‐DC converter for PV/EV applications with a bidirectional port
Authors: Maalandish Mohammad , Hosseini Seyed Hossein , Sabahi Mehran , Rostami Naghi , Khooban Mohammad‐Hassan
Published: August 2024

This paper proposes a new soft‐switching bidirectional multiport DC/DC converter for PV/EV applications. The proposed topology is capable of using several different sources simultaneously. Also, it has some benefits including high voltage gain, bidirectional, soft‐switching technique, and multi‐input multi‐output (MIMO) topology. In addition, all inputs of the proposed converter are separate from each other and it causes control of the outputs to be simple in the wake of the common ground of the inputs and outputs. The proposed converter can work on zero current switching (ZCS) conditions on some power semiconductors (power diode/switch) and decreases the switching and conduction losses. It also makes use of semiconductors with lower resistance on‐state (Rds‐on). Using coupled inductor techniques and working of semiconductors under ZCS conditions eliminates the total loss affected by reverse recovery of the power diodes, and a passive clamp circuit can recover the leakage energy released by the leakage inductance of the used coupled inductor. The proposed topology is built and tested in the laboratory. To confirm the accurate operation of the proposed topology, it is tested by Typhoon HIL‐404 emulator at 12 V–12 V–12 V inputs/270 W with 50 kHz switching frequency.
Seven‐level dual‐buck inverter for photovoltaic power generation
Authors: Wu Jinn‐Chang , Jou Hurng‐Liahng , Chen Fu‐Zen , Huang Han‐Xin
Published: August 2024

A power processing system (PPS) with a seven‐level dual‐buck inverter (SLDBI) for a photovoltaic (PV) power generation system is proposed. The PPS is comprised of a boost power converter and an SLDBI. The boost power converter matches the voltage of the PV array with that of the SLDBI and functions as the maximum power point tracker for the PV array. The SLDBI consists of a dual‐buck bridge converter (DBBC) and a three‐level DC converter (TLDC). The DBBC effectively reduces leakage current in the PPS and prevents current from flowing through the parallel body diode of the power switches, allowing the use of MOSFETs as power electronic switches to enhance power efficiency. The TLDC is structured as a semi‐controlled full‐bridge system to generate a three‐level DC voltage. Besides, the DBBC and TLDC produce a seven‐level AC voltage and drive a sinusoidal current to the utility. The SLDBI reduces both the filter inductor size and the switching loss of power switches. With only six power switches, it simplifies the power circuit. A hardware prototype has been built to experimentally verify the proposed PPS.
Hybrid machine learning-based model for evaluating the performance of agile-sustainable supply chains in the context of industry 4.0: a case study
Authors: Ghorbani Aboozar , Fadaei Mehdi , Soufi Mansour , Shahrodi Kambiz
Published: August 2024

In today’s world, businesses and, in general, supply chains have undergone extensive transformations, and relying solely on traditional metrics such as cost and quality cannot provide a comprehensive and complete evaluation of companies active in various sections of supply chains. One of the main concerns of supply chain managers is to create an integrated and comprehensive structure for evaluating the performance of active branches. In this context, this study presents a structure that, by simultaneously considering agility and sustainability metrics within the context of the industry 4.0, which has brought about fundamental changes in the supply chain environment in recent years, aims to evaluate the active branches in the dairy product supply chain. On the other hand, the increase in the volume of data produced in the supply chain environment and the development of the applications of machine learning algorithms in various fields, which offer better applications compared to intuitive approaches, have led this study to use hybrid data-driven approaches, which are a combination of expert-based methods and documented organizational data, to evaluate the performance of supply chain branches. Therefore, this study is innovative in terms of the evaluation metrics and the data-driven approach developed. In the first step, evaluation metrics appropriate to the dimensions of agility, sustainability, Industry 4.0, and general metrics were identified, and then the fuzzy best-worth method (FBWM) approach was used to weight the metrics. According to the findings, data-driven, marketing, overhead costs, delivery timeframe, and product quality were selected as the most important metrics. Subsequently, using the developed artificial neural network algorithm, which calculates the input weights of the metrics using the FBWM method, a model for evaluating the supply chain was presented, and the findings show that the developed approach performs better than other algorithms on the problem data with more than 92% accuracy.
Kopfschmerztherapie im Krankenhaus für Naturheilweisen München
Authors: Schmidt Robert
Published: August 2024

Kopfschmerzen gehören zu den häufigsten und am wenigsten greif- oder erklärbaren Schmerzen in der
täglichen Praxis. Meist handelt es sich um Spannungskopfschmerzen oder Migräneattacken, denen jeweils
unterschiedliche Ursachen zugrunde liegen und die spontan, episodisch oder chronisch auftreten. Die
Naturheilkunde verfügt über viel Erfahrungswissen zur Behandlung von Kopfschmerzen jeglicher Art, von
denen ein großer Teil im Krankenhaus für Naturheilweisen in München zur Anwendung kommen. Die
Therapiebausteine dort reichen von der Analyse und Umstellung der Ernährung und physikalischer Therapie
bis hin zu Thermotherapien und Homöopathie.
Visualisation of Studies on Knee Injuries in Football: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Yildiz Muhammed
Published: August 2024

Football is a popular sport on a global scale, and injuries sustained by football players have become a significant concern for sports physicians and researchers. Among these injuries, knee injuries are a commonly encountered problem in football players with long-term effects. This paper aims to perform a visual mapping and a bibliometric analysis of research on knee injuries in football, examining the current state and research trends. For this purpose, all publications from the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), and Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI) within the Web of Science database were analysed. VOSviewer 1.6.18 was utilised for visualising bibliometric data. A total of 2159 publications were included in the study. The analysis covers publication year, authors, citation counts, and distributions among publishing journals. Authors, institutions, and international relationships were investigated, and keyword analysis, bibliometric coupling, and co-citation network analyses were conducted. The findings reveal that the United States and Australia are the countries with the highest number of publications. From 2018, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of publications. Citation and publication counts reached their peak in 2021. Turkey takes the 28th rank in terms of citation and centrality. The keywords “soccer,” “football,” “knee”, and “anterior cruciate ligament” were found to be intensively used with high centrality. In conclusion, visual mapping through bibliometric analysis highlights the magnitude and diversity of research in the field of knee injuries in football. It emphasises the need for further studies in this area for future researchers, shedding light on important research areas. Moreover, it provides insights into the prevention of such injuries in football players and the development of effective treatment strategies by fostering more knowledge and understanding of knee injuries.
Kopfschmerzen aus der Perspektive der Classical Osteopathy
Authors: Schabel Kai
Published: August 2024

Innerhalb der Osteopathie existieren verschiedenste Behandlungskonzepte, alle auf den osteopathischen
Prinzipien aufbauend. Die Classical Osteopathy (CO) wählt einen konstitutionellen Zugang über den Weg der
Integration. Je nach Aktualität wird ein spezifischer oder ein globaler Ansatz gewählt. Der Beitrag geht
auf gutartige Kopfschmerzen wie Migräne, Spannungskopfschmerz, Cluster Headache oder Mischtypen ein. Das
Hauptaugenmerk der Classical Osteopathy liegt dabei auf der Wiederherstellung der physiologischen
Funktion und folgend auf dem Abbau der Gesamtläsion in Bezug auf die parietale, viszerale und
neurologische Vernetzung.
Advances in Transition-Metal Catalysis and Organocatalysis Approaches towards Asymmetric Synthesis of β-Amino Acid Derivatives
Authors: Sajjad Farrukh , Zhang Shuyue , Xu Ming-Hua
Published: August 2024

The stereoselective synthesis of β-amino acids has attracted major attention among the synthetic community in recent years. This review provides an overview of the important advances in chiral β-amino acid synthesis over the past decade. It covers the development of enantioselective methods using transition-metal complexes or organocatalysts, mainly including catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation, the Mannich reaction, multicomponent reactions of diazo compounds, and conjugate addition. Additionally, the asymmetric synthesis of optically active β-amino acids by other approaches are also summarized.

1 Introduction

2 Strategies towards the Asymmetric Synthesis of β-Amino Acids

2.1 Hydrogenation

2.2 Mannich Reaction

2.3 Conjugate Addition

2.4 Multicomponent Reactions

2.5 Miscellaneous

2.5.1 Synthesis of β-Amino Acids from Chiral Amines

2.5.2 Synthesis of β-Amino Acids from Isoxazolidinones

2.5.3 Synthesis of β-Amino Acids by Other Methodologies

3 Summary and Outlook
Prevertebral Soft-tissue Swelling Following One-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: An Analysis Based on Surgical Level
Authors: Kanematsu Ryo , Takahashi Toshiyuki , Minami Manabu , Hanakita Junya
Published: August 2024

Background: The purposes of this study were to identify the primary level at which PSTS occurs following one level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) based on surgical level, and to quantify the degree to which it occurs. Although prevertebral tissue swelling (PSTS) peaks at day 2 or 3 after ACDF, with swelling noted to be prominent at levels C2–4, the way in which the features of PSTS vary according to surgical level has not been examined.
Methods: 37 patients who underwent one-level ACDF were reviewed and classified into retropharyngeal and retrotracheal group based on surgical level. PSTS occurring at C2-C6 and the width of airway (WA) at C2-C4 was assessed using plain radiographs before surgery and at 1, 3, 5, and 7 days postoperatively.
Results: The retropharyngeal group comprised 10 patients while the retrotracheal group comprised 27 patients. Retropharyngeal group had the most severe PSTS on day 3 after surgery. C4 showed PSTS peaked on day 3, with a value of 3.26 times the preoperative prevertebral tissue thickness. WA at C4 was narrowest on day 1, with a value of 0.74 times and remained narrow until day 3. The retrotracheal group showed the most severe PSTS on day 1 at level C3:2.81 times. WA at C4 was narrowest on day 1 with a value of 0.78 times and increased thereafter.
Conclusions: PSTS following one-level ACDF for both retropharyngeal and retrotracheal lesions was greatest at the C3 and C4 levels, with peaks on the third day after operation for the former, and the first day for the latter. WA at C4 was narrowest from day 1 in both groups. In the retrophyaryngeal group, narrowing remained until day 3.
Gold(I)-Catalyzed Intramolecular C(sp3)–H Bond Functionalization
Authors: Miguélez Rubén , Arto Omar , Rodríguez-Arias Carlos , Barrio Pablo
Published: August 2024

The merger of two of the most rapidly growing fields in catalysis, namely gold-catalysis and C–H activation/functionalization has resulted in major breakthroughs, affording unprecedented transformations. This review covers the most relevant contributions in this field during the last 10 years, restricted to the intramolecular functionalization of C(sp3)–H bonds.

1 Introduction

2 Carbene/Vinylidene Insertion

3 [1,5]-H Shift

4 Gold-Stabilized Vinyl Cation Mediated

5 Summary and Outlook
Rethinking Fistula Preservation in Anorectal Malformation Surgery: A Histopathological Perspective
Authors: Agarwal Preeti , Roy Shubhajeet , Pandey Anand , Tyagi Nirpex , Pant Nitin , Kumar Piyush , Rawat Jiledar
Published: August 2024

Objective This study aims to assess the histopathological characteristics of the fistulous tissue in males with anorectal malformation (ARM) to determine its suitability for use in constructing a neoanus.

Methods This prospective observational study included male ARM patients with recto-urethral fistula. All other types were excluded. The tissue specimens comprised 0.5 to 2.0 cm of the most distal part of the rectal pouch and the fistulous tissue. Hematoxylin and eosin-stained sections were prepared. Histological features, viz. internal sphincter, anal grand and crypts, ganglion cells, presence of subepithelial fibrosis, thickened nerve trunks, and metaplasia, were evaluated.

Results Of 65 patients of ARM admitted, 24 met the inclusion criteria. Gross and microscopic internal sphincter was not found in any sample. The anal mucosa was visualized in all samples; however, crypts were irregular and distorted architecture was seen in 4 (16.67%) samples. Urothelial metaplasia was identified in 10 (41.67%) samples. Adequate ganglion cells were seen only in 6 (25%) samples. Significant submucosal fibrosis was seen in all samples. Thickened nerve trunks were identified in 4 (16.67%) samples.

Conclusions All normal anal histological features could not be found together in the fistula tissue. With the absence of normal features, such as internal anal sphincter muscles, and the presence of abnormal histopathological features, such as subepithelial fibrosis, thickened nerve trunks, and metaplasia, there are high chances of abnormal bowel function like constipation if the fistulous tissue is used for neoanus construction. It may have an impact on the quality of life of patients.