bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Conflict experience and resolution underlying obedience to authority
Authors: Götz Felix J. , Mitschke Vanessa , Eder Andreas B.
Published: July 2023

Definitions of obedience require the experience of conflict in response to an authority’s demands. Nevertheless, we know little about this conflict and its resolution. Two experiments tested the suitability of the ‘object-destruction paradigm’ for the study of conflict in obedience. An experimenter instructed participants to shred bugs (among other objects) in a manipulated coffee grinder. In contrast to the demand condition, participants in the control condition were reminded of their free choice. Both received several prods if they defied the experimenter. Results show that participants were more willing to kill bugs in the demand condition. Self-reported negative affect was increased after instructions to destroy bugs relative to other objects (Experiments 1 and 2). In Experiment 2, compliant participants additionally showed an increase in tonic skin conductance and, crucially, self-reported more agency and responsibility after alleged bug-destruction. These findings elucidate the conflict experience and resolution underlying obedience. Implications for prominent explanations (agentic shift, engaged followership) are discussed.
Adsorption and mitigation impact of the monosodium glutamate (C5H8NO4Na) bio-molecules on the steel rebar corrosion in the chloride-contaminated simulated concrete pore solution
Authors: Mohammadkhah Sahel , Dehghani Ali , Ramezanzadeh Bahram
Published: July 2023

Corrosion has caused significant annual costs for building construction and civil architectural designs. In this study, Monosodium glutamate (GLU) was proposed as a potential candidate for long-lasting corrosion inhibition to slow down the rate of corrosion in the concrete pore environment. In this regard, the electrochemical and morphological properties of the various GLU concentrated systems between 1 to 5 wt% in the simulated concrete pore solution media were investigated. According to the EIS results, adding 4 wt% of GLU could reduce the mild steel corrosion process by 86% through a mixed inhibition mechanism. Also, the polarization records represented that the samples’ corrosion current density was diminished to 0.169 µA cm−2 after the addition of 4 wt% GLU into the harsh environment. Using the FE-SEM method, the growth of the GLU layer over the metal substrate was demonstrated. The results of spectroscopic methods, i.e., Raman and GIXRD, demonstrated that GLU molecules were successfully adsorbed over the surface of the metal. Contact angle test outcomes showed that by increasing the GLU concentration to its optimum level (4 wt%), the surface hydrophobicity was dramatically raised to 62°.
ORCA-SPY enables killer whale sound source simulation, detection, classification and localization using an integrated deep learning-based segmentation
Authors: Hauer Christopher , Nöth Elmar , Barnhill Alexander , Maier Andreas , Guthunz Julius , Hofer Heribert , Cheng Rachael Xi , Barth Volker , Bergler Christian
Published: July 2023

Acoustic identification of vocalizing individuals opens up new and deeper insights into animal communications, such as individual-/group-specific dialects, turn-taking events, and dialogs. However, establishing an association between an individual animal and its emitted signal is usually non-trivial, especially for animals underwater. Consequently, a collection of marine species-, array-, and position-specific ground truth localization data is extremely challenging, which strongly limits possibilities to evaluate localization methods beforehand or at all. This study presents ORCA-SPY, a fully-automated sound source simulation, classification and localization framework for passive killer whale (Orcinus orca) acoustic monitoring that is embedded into PAMGuard, a widely used bioacoustic software toolkit. ORCA-SPY enables array- and position-specific multichannel audio stream generation to simulate real-world ground truth killer whale localization data and provides a hybrid sound source identification approach integrating ANIMAL-SPOT, a state-of-the-art deep learning-based orca detection network, followed by downstream Time-Difference-Of-Arrival localization. ORCA-SPY was evaluated on simulated multichannel underwater audio streams including various killer whale vocalization events within a large-scale experimental setup benefiting from previous real-world fieldwork experience. Across all 58,320 embedded vocalizing killer whale events, subject to various hydrophone array geometries, call types, distances, and noise conditions responsible for a signal-to-noise ratio varying from$$-14.2$$-14.2 dB to 3 dB, a detection rate of 94.0 % was achieved with an average localization error of 7.01$$^\circ$$∘. ORCA-SPY was field-tested on Lake Stechlin in Brandenburg Germany under laboratory conditions with a focus on localization. During the field test, 3889 localization events were observed with an average error of 29.19$$^\circ$$∘and a median error of 17.54$$^\circ$$∘. ORCA-SPY was deployed successfully during the DeepAL fieldwork 2022 expedition (DLFW22) in Northern British Columbia, with a mean average error of 20.01$$^\circ$$∘and a median error of 11.01$$^\circ$$∘across 503 localization events. ORCA-SPY is an open-source and publicly available software framework, which can be adapted to various recording conditions as well as animal species.
SACTI model in prediction and assessment of large scale natural draft cooling tower environmental impact of nuclear power plant
Authors: Wang Xuan , Liu Shuhuan , Cao Peng , Song Jinsong , Wang Chengkai , Xu Shanwei , Zhu Shijie
Published: July 2023

Large Scale Natural Draft Cooling Tower has become a hot topic in China because it is an important part of the nuclear power plant, and its environmental impacts include shading, solar energy loss, water deposition and salt deposition. In China, there is no built large-scale natural draft cooling tower of nuclear power plant. Therefore, model prediction becomes an effective way to solve this problem. This paper introduces the basic principles and structure of SACTI (Seasonal and Annual Cooling Tower Impact) model. SACTI is a cooling tower assessment model developed by Argonne National Laboratory, USA. A comparative case study between China's Pengze Nuclear Power Plant and the US Amos Power Plant is also presented. Calculations were carried out for the Pengze and Amos power plants, and the results showed that the maximum value of salt deposition at the Pengze plant was about 166.5 kg/(km2-month) at a distance of 800 m from the cooling tower. The maximum value of salt deposition at the Amos plant was about 92.85 kg/(km2-month) at a distance of 600 m from the cooling tower. Conclusions show that the research work can provide a useful solution in future work, the simulation results of the SACTI model have a potential mean in the absence of monitoring data. This research provides a way to generate simulation data through SACTI program in the design process of nuclear power plant cooling tower, and designers can use these data to determine how the cooling tower will affect the natural environment and manage within an appropriate range to reduce the impact on the environment.
Potential of jackfruit inner skin fibre for encapsulation of probiotics on their stability against adverse conditions
Authors: Petsong Kantiya , Kaewthong Pensiri , Kingwascharapong Passakorn , Nilsuwan Krisana , Karnjanapratum Supatra , Tippayawat Patcharaporn
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of jackfruit inner skin fibre (JS) incorporated with whey protein isolate (WPI) and soybean oil (SO) as a wall material for probiotic encapsulation to improve probiotic stability against freeze-drying and gastrointestinal (GI) tract conditions. Bifidobacterium bifidum TISTR2129, Bifidobacterium breve TISTR2130, and Lactobacillus acidophilus TISTR1338 were studied in terms of SCFA production and the antibiotic-resistant profile and in an antagonistic assay to select suitable strains for preparing a probiotic cocktail, which was then encapsulated. The results revealed that B. breve and L. acidophilus can be used effectively as core materials. JS showed the most influential effect on protecting probiotics from freeze-drying. WPI:SO:JS at a ratio of 3.9:2.4:3.7 was the optimized wall material, which provided an ideal formulation with 83.1 ± 6.1% encapsulation efficiency. This formulation presented > 50% probiotic survival after exposure to gastro-intestinal tract conditions. Up to 77.8 ± 0.1% of the encapsulated probiotics survived after 8 weeks of storage at refrigeration temperature. This study highlights a process and formulation to encapsulate probiotics for use as food supplements that could provide benefits to human health as well as an alternative approach to reduce agricultural waste by increasing the value of jackfruit inner skin.
Facile fabrication of Eu-based metal–organic frameworks for highly efficient capture of tetracycline hydrochloride from aqueous solutions
Authors: He Xue , Liu Yong , Wang Qicui , Wang Tao , He Jieli , Peng Anzhong , Qi Kezhen
Published: July 2023

The tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) removal from wastewater is important for the environment and human health yet challenging. Herein, the Eu-based MOF, Eu(BTC) (BTC represents 1,3,5-trimesic acid) was prepared by an efficient and environmental-friendly strategy, and then was used for the TCH capture for the first time. The Eu(BTC) was characterized by different methods such as X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The TCH uptake of Eu(BTC) was investigated systematically. The influences of experiment conditions such as solution pH value, adsorption time and initial concentration on TCH capacity of Eu(BTC) were also studied. The Eu(BTC) obtained exhibited remarkable TCH uptake (qm was up to 397.65 mg/g), which was much higher than those of most materials such as UiO-66/PDA/BC (184.30 mg/g), PDA-NFsM (161.30 mg/g) and many carbon-based materials reported till now. Besides, the TCH adsorption behavior on Eu(BTC) was explored by Freundlich and Langmuir equations, and the adsorption mechanism was further analyzed. The experimental results suggested that the TCH adsorption mechanism of Eu(BTC) included the π–π interaction, electrostatic interaction and coordinate bonds. The excellent TCH adsorption performance and the efficient fabrication strategy make the Eu(BTC) prepared promising in TCH removal.
Change of the CP ENSO’s role in the occurrence frequency of Arctic daily warming events triggered by Atlantic storms
Authors: Wang Cen , Ren Baohua , Yang Chengyun , Zheng Jianqiu , Jiang Linwei
Published: July 2023

Arctic daily warming is gradually garnering the attention of academics. Here we discuss an interdecadal change around the mid-1980s in the role of the Central Pacific El Niño-Southern Oscillation (CP ENSO) in the occurrence frequency of Arctic daily warming events triggered by Atlantic storms in winter (called the Atlantic pattern-Arctic rapid tropospheric daily warming (A-RTDW) event) and the possible mechanism. Before the mid-1980s, the Central Pacific El Niño/La Niña events weakened/strengthened the Iceland Low (IL); the resulting anomalous northerly/southerly at the east of the IL prevented/favored the A-RTDW event occurrence by leading Atlantic storms away from/into the Arctic. Thus, the CP ENSO could affect the occurrence frequency of A-RTDW events by the CP ENSO/IL teleconnection. In contrast, this role hardly exists after the mid-1980s. Before the mid-1980s, the CP ENSO could affect the polar vortex by planetary wave propagation upwards into the stratosphere to create the CP ENSO/IL teleconnection; thereby, the CP ENSO and A-RTDW could establish a connection. However, after the mid-1980s, the planetary wave associated with CP ENSO could not propagate upwards into the stratosphere; thus, the ENSO/IL teleconnection disappears, resulting in CP ENSO having no effect on the occurrence frequency of A-RTDW events.
Constraint on regional land surface air temperature projections in CMIP6 multi-model ensemble
Authors: Zhang Jie , Wu Tongwen , Li Laurent , Furtado Kalli , Xin Xiaoge , Xie Chengjun , Zheng Mengzhe , Zhao He , Zhou Yumeng
Published: July 2023

The reliability of the near-land-surface air temperature (LSAT) projections from the state-of-the-art climate-system models that participated in the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project phase six (CMIP6) is debatable, particularly on regional scales. Here we introduce a method of constructing a constrained multi-model-ensemble (CMME), based on rejecting models that fail to reproduce observed LSAT trends. We use the CMME to constrain future LSAT projections under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways 5–8.5 (SSP5–8.5) and 2–4.5 (SSP2–4.5), representing the high and intermediate scenarios. In comparison with the “raw” (unconstrained) CMIP6 multi-model ensemble (MME) mean, the impact of the observation-based constraint is less than 0.05oC 100 years−1 at a global scale over the second half of 21st century. However, the regional results show a wider range of positive and negative adjustments, from -1.0oC 100 years−1 to 1oC 100 years−1 under the SSP5–8.5 scenario. Although amplitude under SSP2–4.5 is relatively smaller, the CMME adjustment is similar to that under SSP5–8.5, indicating the scenario independency of the CMME impact. The ideal 1pctCO2 experiment suggests that the response of LSAT to carbon dioxide (CO2) forcing on regional scales is responsible for the MME biases in the historical period, implying the high reliability of CMME in the 21st century projections. The advantage of CMME is that it goes beyond the idea of “model democracy” assumed in MME. The unconstrained CMIP6 MME may be overestimating the risks of future warming over North America, but underestimating the risks over Asia.
Intermediately synchronised brain states optimise trade-off between subject specificity and predictive capacity
Authors: Sasse Leonard , Larabi Daouia I. , Omidvarnia Amir , Jung Kyesam , Hoffstaedter Felix , Jocham Gerhard , Eickhoff Simon B. , Patil Kaustubh R.
Published: July 2023

Functional connectivity (FC) refers to the statistical dependencies between activity of distinct brain areas. To study temporal fluctuations in FC within the duration of a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanning session, researchers have proposed the computation of an edge time series (ETS) and their derivatives. Evidence suggests that FC is driven by a few time points of high-amplitude co-fluctuation (HACF) in the ETS, which may also contribute disproportionately to interindividual differences. However, it remains unclear to what degree different time points actually contribute to brain-behaviour associations. Here, we systematically evaluate this question by assessing the predictive utility of FC estimates at different levels of co-fluctuation using machine learning (ML) approaches. We demonstrate that time points of lower and intermediate co-fluctuation levels provide overall highest subject specificity as well as highest predictive capacity of individual-level phenotypes.
Sequence variant affects GCSAML splicing, mast cell specific proteins, and risk of urticaria
Authors: Kristjansson Ragnar P. , Oskarsson Gudjon R. , Skuladottir Astros , Oddsson Asmundur , Rognvaldsson Solvi , Sveinbjornsson Gardar , Lund Sigrun H. , Jensson Brynjar O. , Styrmisdottir Edda L. , Halldorsson Gisli H. , Ferkingstad Egil , Eldjarn Grimur Hjorleifsson , Beyter Doruk , Kristmundsdottir Snædis , Juliusson Kristinn , Fridriksdottir Run , Arnadottir Gudny A. , Katrinardottir Hildigunnur , Snorradottir Margret H. , Tragante Vinicius , Stefansdottir Lilja , Ivarsdottir Erna V. , Bjornsdottir Gyda , Halldorsson Bjarni V. , Thorleifsson Gudmar , Ludviksson Bjorn R. , Onundarson Pall T. , Saevarsdottir Saedis , Melsted Pall , Norddahl Gudmundur L. , Bjornsdottir Unnur S. , Olafsdottir Thorunn , Gudbjartsson Daniel F. , Thorsteinsdottir Unnur , Jonsdottir Ingileif , Sulem Patrick , Stefansson Kari
Published: July 2023

Urticaria is a skin disorder characterized by outbreaks of raised pruritic wheals. In order to identify sequence variants associated with urticaria, we performed a meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for urticaria with a total of 40,694 cases and 1,230,001 controls from Iceland, the UK, Finland, and Japan. We also performed transcriptome- and proteome-wide analyses in Iceland and the UK. We found nine sequence variants at nine loci associating with urticaria. The variants are at genes participating in type 2 immune responses and/or mast cell biology (CBLB, FCER1A, GCSAML, STAT6, TPSD1, ZFPM1), the innate immunity (C4), and NF-κB signaling. The most significant association was observed for the splice-donor variant rs56043070[A] (hg38: chr1:247556467) in GCSAML (MAF = 6.6%, OR = 1.24 (95%CI: 1.20–1.28), P-value = 3.6 × 10-44). We assessed the effects of the variants on transcripts, and levels of proteins relevant to urticaria pathophysiology. Our results emphasize the role of type 2 immune response and mast cell activation in the pathogenesis of urticaria. Our findings may point to an IgE-independent urticaria pathway that could help address unmet clinical need.
Targeting the TCA cycle can ameliorate widespread axonal energy deficiency in neuroinflammatory lesions
Authors: Tai Yi-Heng , Engels Daniel , Locatelli Giuseppe , Emmanouilidis Ioanna , Fecher Caroline , Theodorou Delphine , Müller Stephan A. , Licht-Mayer Simon , Kreutzfeldt Mario , Wagner Ingrid , de Mello Natalia Prudente , Gkotzamani Sofia-Natsouko , Trovò Laura , Kendirli Arek , Aljović Almir , Breckwoldt Michael O. , Naumann Ronald , Bareyre Florence M. , Perocchi Fabiana , Mahad Don , Merkler Doron , Lichtenthaler Stefan F. , Kerschensteiner Martin , Misgeld Thomas
Published: July 2023

Inflammation in the central nervous system can impair the function of neuronal mitochondria and contributes to axon degeneration in the common neuroinflammatory disease multiple sclerosis (MS). Here we combine cell-type-specific mitochondrial proteomics with in vivo biosensor imaging to dissect how inflammation alters the molecular composition and functional capacity of neuronal mitochondria. We show that neuroinflammatory lesions in the mouse spinal cord cause widespread and persisting axonal ATP deficiency, which precedes mitochondrial oxidation and calcium overload. This axonal energy deficiency is associated with impaired electron transport chain function, but also an upstream imbalance of tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle enzymes, with several, including key rate-limiting, enzymes being depleted in neuronal mitochondria in experimental models and in MS lesions. Notably, viral overexpression of individual TCA enzymes can ameliorate the axonal energy deficits in neuroinflammatory lesions, suggesting that TCA cycle dysfunction in MS may be amendable to therapy.
Does climate action bring peace? Assessing the geopolitics of renewables using global investment data
Authors: Braunstein Juergen , Goldthau Andreas C. , Veit Konstantin
Published: July 2023

The transition toward renewables is central to climate action. The paper empirically tests whether renewables also enhance international peace, a hypothesis discussed in the International Political Economy (IPE) of renewables literature. It develops and tests hypotheses about the pacifying effects of renewables, with a view to establishing the foundations for analyzing more detailed causal mechanisms. These mechanisms rest on the ‘energy democracy’ debate, suggesting that a low carbon world sees less interstate tension thanks to more states being democratic; the ‘capitalist peace’ theorem, establishing that the deployment of renewables brings about economic development, reducing conflict; and the human security literature, positing that renewables reduce local-level reduce vulnerabilities, thus enhancing social stability and reducing violence. Using a longitudinal dataset on global renewable energy investment, econometric tests suggest that distributed renewable energy systems do not seem to foster democratic rule, nor do they have a significant influence on human development. Countering the energy democracy literature, it is a higher concentration of renewable investment that tends to increase stability/ absence of violence and human development, instead of decentralized investment patterns. We find no evidence for the ‘peace through prosperity’ argument. Overall, there is no support for the assumption that renewables bring about peace and reduce conflict. The paper critically discusses the limitations of these findings and suggests further avenues for empirical research.
Systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing mindfulness-based programs for mental health promotion
Authors: Galante Julieta , Friedrich Claire ,   Collaboration of Mindfulness Trials (CoMinT), Aeamla-Or Napaporn , Arts-de Jong Marieke , Barrett Bruce , Bögels Susan M. , Buitelaar Jan K. , Checovich Mary M. , Christopher Michael S. , Davidson Richard J. , Errazuriz Antonia , Goldberg Simon B. , Greven Corina U. , Hirshberg Matthew J. , Huang Shu-Ling , Hunsinger Matthew , Hwang Yoon-Suk , Jones Peter B. , Medvedev Oleg N. , Rosenkranz Melissa A. , Schellekens Melanie P. J. , Siebelink Nienke M. , Singh Nirbhay N. , Speckens Anne E. M. , Tang Feng-Cheng , Tomfohr-Madsen Lianne , Dalgleish Tim , Jones Peter B. , White Ian R.
Published: July 2023

Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are widely used to prevent mental ill health. Evidence suggests beneficial average effects but wide variability. We aimed to confirm the effect of MBPs and to understand whether and how baseline distress, gender, age, education, and dispositional mindfulness modify the effect of MBPs on distress among adults in non-clinical settings. We conducted a systematic review and individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42020200117). Databases were searched in December 2020 for randomized controlled trials satisfying a quality threshold and comparing in-person, expert-defined MBPs with passive-control groups. Two researchers independently selected, extracted and appraised trials using the revised Cochrane Risk-of-Bias tool. IPD of eligible trials were sought from authors. The primary outcome was psychological distress (unpleasant mental or emotional experiences including anxiety and depression) at 1 to 6 months after program completion. Data were checked and imputed if missing. Pairwise, random-effects, two-stage IPD meta-analyses were conducted. Effect modification analyses followed a within-studies approach. Stakeholders were involved throughout this study. Fifteen trials were eligible; 13 trialists shared IPD (2,371 participants representing 8 countries. In comparison with passive-control groups, MBPs reduced average distress between 1 and 6 months post-intervention with a small to moderate effect size (standardized mean difference, −0.32; 95% confidence interval, −0.41 to −0.24;P < 0.001; no heterogeneity). Results were robust to sensitivity analyses and similar for the other timepoint ranges. Confidence in the primary outcome result is high. We found no clear indication that this effect is modified by the pre-specified candidates. Group-based teacher-led MBPs generally reduce psychological distress among volunteering community adults. More research is needed to identify sources of variability in outcomes at an individual level.
Using Koopmans’ theorem for constructing basis sets: approaching high Rydberg excited states of lithium with a compact Gaussian basis
Authors: Šmydke Jan
Published: July 2023

For accurate ab initio description of Rydberg excited states, this study suggests generating appropriate diffuse basis functions by cheap variational optimization of virtual orbitals of the corresponding ion core.
A plasmonic fluorescent ratiometric temperature sensor for self-limiting hyperthermic applications utilizing FRET enhancement in the plasmonic field
Authors: George Sharon , Palantavida Shajesh
Published: July 2023

FRET enhancement in the plasmonic field is used to create photothermal agents that ratiometrically sense temperature.
Nanoelectrochemistry at liquid/liquid interfaces for analytical, biological, and material applications
Authors: Huang Siao-Han , Parandhaman Moghitha , Farnia Solaleh , Kim Jiyeon , Amemiya Shigeru
Published: July 2023

Herein, we feature our recent efforts toward the development and application of nanoelectrochemistry at liquid/liquid interfaces, which are also known as interfaces between two immiscible electrolyte solutions (ITIES).
Straightforward access to α-thiocyanoketones and thiazoles from sulfoxonium ylides
Authors: Sharma Ajay , Gola Ajay Kant , Pandey Satyendra Kumar
Published: July 2023

A metal-free and versatile approach for synthesizing α-thiocyanoketones and thiazole derivatives from β-ketosulfoxonium ylides and ammonium thiocyanate has been described.
Biosynthetic diversification of non-ribosomal peptides through activity-based protein profiling of adenylation domains
Authors: Ishikawa Fumihiro , Tsukumo Natsumi , Morishita Erika , Asamizu Shumpei , Kusuhara Saaya , Marumoto Shinsuke , Takashima Katsuki , Onaka Hiroyasu , Tanabe Genzoh
Published: July 2023

Coupled with precursor-directed biosynthesis, activity-based protein profiling of non-ribosomal peptide synthetases provides rational guidance for the biosynthetic diversification of non-ribosomal peptides.
Effects of pressure on hydrogen diffusion behaviors in MgO
Authors: Yang Kaishuai , Tao Xixi , Zeng Zhi , Wang Xianlong
Published: July 2023

DFT calculations show that H atoms tend to form H2 molecules, and H2 molecules tend to be clustering in MgO. Energy barriers for H and H2 diffusion in MgO increase with pressure. Quantitative diffusion ratios of H migrating in MgO are obtained.
Formation of oil-particle aggregates in the presence of marine algae
Authors: Qi Zhixin , Wang Zhennan , Yu Yue , Yu Xinping , Sun Ruiyang , Wang Kaiming , Xiong Deqi
Published: July 2023

After an oil spill, the formation of oil-particle aggregates (OPAs) is associated with the interaction between dispersed oil and marine particulate matter such as phytoplankton, bacteria and mineral particles.
Impact of different fibre ingredients on a low-FODMAP biscuit model system
Authors: Sahin Aylin W. , Atzler Jonas J. , Crofton Emily , Gallagher Eimear , Zannini Emanuele , Walter Jens , Arendt Elke K.
Published: July 2023

Fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs) are carbohydrates which can cause symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Electrosynthesis ofN,N-dimethylformamide from market-surplus trimethylamine coupled with hydrogen production
Authors: Jin Meng , Li An-Zhen , Wang Ye , Li Jing , Zhou Hua , Li Bi-Jie , Duan Haohong
Published: July 2023

We report an electrochemical oxidation strategy to synthesize DMF directly from market-surplus trimethylamine and couple it with hydrogen production. The reaction was achieved in an aqueous medium without any mediator using water as the oxidant.
Rapid single step atmospheric pressure plasma jet deposition of a SERS active surface
Authors: Hagger Oliver S. J. , Sener M. Emre , Khan Imran , Estrin Francis Lockwood , Agrotis Stefanos , Handoko Albertus D. , Parkin Ivan P. , Caruana Daren J.
Published: July 2023

Atmospheric pressure plasma jet used to deposit SERS with good response to model analytes and to replenish the zero baseline for replicate measurements.
Photoelectrochemical aptamer sensor based on AgInS2 and ZnS co-sensitized TiO2 for the detection of Hg2+
Authors: Luo Jing , Ren Xiang , Wang Huan , Wu Dan , Fan Dawei , Fan Yingju , Wei Qin
Published: July 2023

In this work, a photoelectrochemical (PEC) aptamer sensor using a TiO2/AgInS2/ZnS composite material as a photoelectric active anode substrate and NiCo-MOF@Au as a quenching element is constructed to detect Hg2+.
Tricky but repeatable synthetic approach to branched, multifunctional silsesquioxane dendrimer derivatives
Authors: Mrzygłód Aleksandra , Januszewski Rafał , Duszczak Julia , Dutkiewicz Michał , Kubicki Maciej , Dudziec Beata
Published: July 2023

The efficient one-pot procedure based on a sequence of hydrosilylation and reduction reactions was applied to obtain carbosilane dendrimers with different silsesquioxane (SQ) cores,i.e.from mono-T8SQ, octa-T8SQ to di- and tetrafunctional double-decker silsesquioxanes.
Chemical VOC sensing mechanism of sol–gel ZnO pellets and linear discriminant analysis for instantaneous selectivity
Authors: Souissi R. , Bouricha B. , Bouguila N. , El Mir L. , Labidi A. , Abderrabba M.
Published: July 2023

This work reports on the integration of ZnO pellets for use as a virtual sensor array (VSA) of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Ultrasensitive sensing performances of amphiphilic block copolymer induced gyrus-like In2O3 thick films to low-concentration acetone
Authors: Li Ling , Wan Guiwen , Cui Xinling , Wang Yuwei
Published: July 2023

By using high-molecular weight amphiphilic di-block copolymer as a revulsive, the mesoscopic gyrus-like In2O3 with highly crystalline nano-structure can be obtained. Using it as the resistance-gas sensor, it shows excellent performance to acetone.
Eco-friendly synthesis of new olanzapine derivatives and evaluation of their anticancer potential
Authors: Drabczyk Anna K. , Kułaga Damian , Zaręba Przemysław , Tylińska Wiktoria , Bachowski Wojciech , Archała Aneta , Wnorowski Artur , Tzani Andromachi , Detsi Anastasia , Jaśkowska Jolanta
Published: July 2023

New derivatives of the known antipsychotic drug olanzapine have been obtained as potential compounds with anticancer activity in two metabolically different breast cancer cell lines: MCF-7 and triple negative MDA-MB-231.
Flow detoxification of a sulfur mustard simulant with organometallic compounds enabled by an optimization algorithm
Authors: da Silva Valmir Baptista , Mansour Sergui , Delaune Antonin , Felpin François-Xavier , Legros Julien
Published: July 2023

The flow detoxification of the yperite simulant CEES with PhMgBr (>99.5%) was developed at a minimal experimental cost thanks to an optimization algorithm.
Alagille Syndrome and Repeat Oxygenator Failure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Word of Caution
Authors: Moore Ashley C. , Sieck Kyle N. , Lojovich Sarah J. , Mueller Roger P. , Windle Jason E. , Said Sameh M.
Published: July 2023

Alagille syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder that is caused by heterozygous mutation of JAG1 or NOTCH2 gene that impacts several multisystem organs including but may not be limited to the liver, heart, musculoskeletal, skin, and the eyes. The most common congenital heart defect associated with Alagille syndrome is multilevel right ventricular outflow tract obstruction with multiple central and peripheral branch pulmonary arterial stenoses occurring in up to two-thirds of these patients. We report two cases of Alagille syndrome who underwent extensive pulmonary arterial branch rehabilitation and experienced unusual oxygenator failure during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We present lessons learned from these two cases and the changes that we implemented in our practice that facilitated smooth conduct of CPB in other cases that we performed subsequently.
Use of hepatic support with MARS in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia, in treatment with ECMO and CRRT therapies: Case Report
Authors: Villarreal-Ondarza Irma , Rodríguez-Salinas Cesar Alejandro , Gómez-Gutierrez Rene , Guerrero-Izaguirre Israel , Rizo-Topete Lilia María
Published: July 2023

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy had an important role in the treatment of severe COVID-19 pneumonia, where invasive mechanical ventilation was not enough to provide correct oxygenation to various organ systems. However, there are other extracorporeal technologies, such as the Molecular Absorbent Recirculation System (MARS) and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), that provide temporal support for any critical patient. The following case describes a 60-year-old man with severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), who needed ECMO therapy. During the critical days of hospitalization, CRRT was used, but a sudden hyperbilirubinemia ensued. Consequently, MARS therapy was initiated; followed by an improvement of bilirubin levels. Additional studies are needed to establish the possible benefits of the combination of MARS therapy and ECMO; however, we detected that concomitantly, there was a decrease in other laboratory parameters such as acute phase reactants. Even though, no change in clinical course was observed, as shown in some studies.
Die dissoziative Identitätsstörung transtheoretisch
verstehen und behandeln: Ein Fallbericht
Authors: Kratzer Leonhard , Heinz Peter , Eckenberger Christine , Schröder Johanna
Published: July 2023

Die dissoziative Identitätsstörung ist die schwerste dissoziative
Störung und kann in ihrer Komplexität weder durch das
Trauma-Modell noch durch das soziokognitive Modell hinreichend erklärt
werden. Transtheoretische Modelle legen eine Interaktion von traumatischen
Erfahrungen mit kulturellen, kognitiven und sozialen Einflüssen
für die Ätiopathogenese des Störungsbildes nahe. Daraus
ergeben sich bedeutende Impulse für die Behandlung, in der neben einer
Verarbeitung traumatischer Erinnerungen auch eine Verbesserung der
Emotionsregulation sowie eine Modifikation dysfunktionaler Annahmen über
das Gedächtnis erfolgen sollte. Einer Ausgestaltung von
Teilidentitäten sollte kein Vorschub geleistet werden. Ein derartiges
therapeutisches Vorgehen im Rahmen stationärer Psychotherapie wird
beschrieben.
Associated Factors and Prevention of Upper Pole Rippling in Prepectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction
Authors: Ryu Da Hye , Joo Oh Young , Roh Yun Ho , Yang Eun Jung , Song Seung Yong , Lee Dong Won
Published: July 2023

Background Despite its many advantages, prepectoral breast reconstruction also carries the risk of implant rippling. The recent introduction of partial superior implant coverage using a pectoralis muscle slip in prepectoral direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction has shown the potential to minimize upper pole rippling. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with rippling and the effectiveness of our surgical technique.

Methods In total, 156 patients (186 breasts) who underwent prepectoral DTI breast reconstruction between August 2019 and March 2021 were identified retrospectively. Patient data were analyzed from medical records. Univariable and multivariable logistic analyses were performed to contextualize the risks associated with rippling deformity relative to demographic characteristics and other clinical factors. Retrospective propensity-matched analysis was performed to identify the relationship between rippling deformity and the reconstruction method.

Results Patients with body mass index (BMI; odds ratio [OR], 0.736; p < 0.001), those with a postoperative chemotherapy history (OR, 0.324; p = 0.027) and those who received breast reconstruction via the superior coverage technique (OR, 0.2; p = 0.004), were less likely to develop rippling deformity. The median follow-up period was 64.9 weeks, and there were no significant differences between patients in types of mastectomy, implant, or acellular dermal matrix. Patients who underwent superior coverage technique-based reconstruction showed significantly reduced rippling (OR, 0.083; p = 0.017)

Conclusion Patients with higher BMI and prior postoperative chemotherapy were less likely to develop rippling deformity. The superior coverage technique can be effective in minimizing upper pole rippling.
Small Aromatics Bearing Two Diarylamino Termini: Highly Reducing Organic Photocatalysts
Authors: Koike Takashi
Published: July 2023

Small aromatics such as anthracene, naphthalene, or benzene bearing two diarylamino termini function as highly reducing organic photocatalysts (OPCs). In particular, the small aromatic core remarkably enhances the reducing power of the catalyst in the excited state. An appropriate combination of an OPC and an electron-accepting fluoroalkylating reagent is the key to successful radical fluoroalkylation. The basic design of the photocatalyst and the photocatalytic fluoroalkylation of olefins are discussed.

1 Introduction

2 Basic Catalyst Design and Photo- and Electrochemical Properties

3 Photocatalytic Reactions of 9,10-Bis(diphenylamino)anthracene Derivatives

4 Photocatalytic Reactions of 1,4-Bis(diphenylamino)naphthalene Derivatives

5 Photocatalytic Reactions of 1,4-Bis(diphenylamino)benzene

6 Summary and Outlook
Laryngeal Mask Airway Clinical Use and Training: A Survey of North American Neonatal Health Care Professionals
Authors: Robin Beverley , Soghier Lamia M. , Vachharajani Akshaya , Moussa Ahmed
Published: July 2023

Objective The aim of this study was to explore North American neonatal health care professionals' (HCPs) experience, confidence, skill, and training with the laryngeal mask airway (LMA).

Study Design This was a cross-sectional survey.

Results The survey was completed by 2,159 HCPs from Canada and the United States. Seventy nine percent had no clinical experience with the LMA, and less than 20% considered the LMA an alternative to endotracheal intubation (EI). The majority had received LMA training; however, 28% of registered nurses, 18% of respiratory therapists, 17% of physicians, and 12% of midwives had never inserted an LMA in a mannequin. Less than a quarter of respondents agreed that the current biennial Neonatal Resuscitation Program instruction paradigm is sufficient for LMA training. All groups reported low confidence and skill with LMA insertion, and compared with all other groups, the respiratory therapists had the highest reported confidence and skill.

Conclusion This survey study, which is the first of its kind to include midwives, demonstrates that neonatal HCPs lack experience, confidence, skill, and training with the LMA, rarely use the device, and in general, do not consider the LMA as an alternative to EI. These findings contribute to, and support the findings of previous smaller studies, and in conjunction with the diminishing opportunities for EI, highlight the need for programs to emphasize the importance of the LMA for neonatal airway management and prioritize regular LMA training, with focus that parallels the importance placed on the skills of EI and mask ventilation.

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Organizational value and participatory leadership for sustaining the competitive advantages of hospitality and tourism companies
Authors: Gil-Cordero Eloy , Ledesma-Chaves Pablo , Ortega-Gutierrez Jaime , Han Heesup
Published: July 2023

In light of the market uncertainty for hospitality and tourism companies caused by COVID-19, which even led to the legal closure of borders, a study model is proposed. Our model considers market uncertainty as a moderator of the principles of business management. This moderator leads to a sustainable competitive advantage through organizational values, participative leadership, market orientation and innovative intensity. The viability of the proposed model has been analyzed with a mixed methodology using the Smart-PLS tool, on the one hand, and two fsQCA-based samples of hospitality and tourism companies located in Spain and South Korea, on the other hand. The results show the relevance of participative leadership supported by organizational values in obtaining a sustainable competitive advantage. This will help the tourism sector to adapt to future health pandemics. Market uncertainty has not affected participative leadership in achieving this sustainable competitive advantage.
Health system recovery in Northwest Syria–challenges and operationalization
Authors: Al-Abdulla Orwa , Ekzayez Abdulkarim , Kallström Agneta , Valderrama Camilo , Alaref Maher , Kauhanen Jussi
Published: July 2023

The demonstrations in Syria in 2011 became an uncompromising conflict that divided the country into three main areas of control: governmental areas, northeast Syria, and Northwest Syria. A series of United Nations resolutions adopted in 2014 authorizing official cross-border humanitarian aid in opposition-held areas to allow humanitarian agencies and organizations to use routes across the border from neighborhood countries like Turkey to deliver humanitarian assistance to people in need in Syria. The resolution was extended annually until 2021 when it was adapted to involve a cross-line humanitarian response from governmental areas besides cross-border operations. The last adaptation of the cross-border resolution, whose original form was interpreted as a politicized action by Russia and China, implicates an unframed and unplanned transition from an emergency to an Early Recovery status. Without an appropriate framework for the current geopolitical complexity in Syria, Early Recovery programs are doomed to fail, resulting in further complications in the political and humanitarian scenes. Moreover, the effectiveness of the cross-line mechanism is questionable, considering the lack of accessibility and acceptability for Damascus-based humanitarian operations in areas out of government control. The article reviews studies about Early Recovery guidelines and operational frameworks of health systems recovery in post-conflict settings to derive a practical and hybrid framework for operationalizing health system recovery in Northwest Syria, considering current geopolitical and humanitarian circumstances. This article draws upon the six building blocks of the health system, the essential package of public health services, Early Recovery integration criteria, health system resilience dimensions in the literature, and public health determinants to identify context-specific health system recovery challenges and priorities. As a result, we introduce a new health system recovery framework, which is operationalized for the context of Northwest Syria.
The contributions of neighbourhood design in promoting metabolic health
Authors: Koohsari Mohammad Javad , Yasunaga Akitomo , Oka Koichiro , Nakaya Tomoki , Nagai Yukari , Vena Jennifer E. , McCormack Gavin R.
Published: July 2023

The design and quality of the neighbourhood built environment can encourage health-supportive behaviours and support cardiometabolic health. However, despite the relationships between demographic and behavioural risk factors of metabolic syndrome being investigated by many studies, only some studies have directly estimated the associations between the built environment and metabolic syndrome. Using data from Canada, we examined the associations between the neighbourhood built environment and metabolic syndrome. Data from Alberta’s Tomorrow Project participants, conducted in Alberta, Canada, was used (n = 6718). Metabolic syndrome was defined as the presence of at least three clinical risk factors among lipid levels, blood pressure, and waist circumference. The normalised difference vegetation index was used to quantify the greenness of each participant’s neighbourhood. Built attributes of participants’ neighbourhoods associated with supporting physical activity, including dwelling density, intersection density, and the number of points of interest, were obtained via the Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium. Increases in the number of points of interest and total active living environment-friendliness of the neighbourhood were associated with having fewer metabolic syndrome risk factors (b = −0.11, 95% CI −0.16, −0.07 and b = −0.03, 95% CI −0.05, −0.01, respectively) and lower odds of metabolic syndrome (OR = 0.89, 95% CI 0.84, 0.094 and OR = 0.97, 95% CI 0.95, 0.99, respectively). Furthermore, higher dwelling density was associated with having fewer metabolic syndrome risk factors (b = −0.05, 95% CI −0.09, −0.01). Our findings highlight the importance of urban design to prevent and potentially manage metabolic syndrome and improve population health.
Revealing the widespread existence and serious adverse health consequences of low-price rental housing in urban villages in Xiamen, China
Authors: Li Jiaxin , Yuan Jiongjiong , Huang Yong , Zhang Yuan
Published: July 2023

Xiamen, China, currently experiencing rapid development, needs to house large numbers of migrant workers who receive relatively low pay, prompting original residents in urban villages to repurpose and rebuild their original houses for low-price letting. In this conglomerate study, we firstly gauged the scale of existence of low-price rental housing (LPRH) in the city’s rental housing market and the severity of their indoor environmental deficiencies. Questionnaires were then employed to reveal the actual living experience of their renters and the consequences on their health. Finally, statistical analyses were used to find the origin of any reported health problems. It was found that partitioned rural rental housings (PRRHs), the specific type of LPRH developed in Xiamen, represented the majority of rental housing supply in most areas of the city, and that the indoor environment parameters were mostly negative, both from the on-site measurements and from renters’ experience. The sub-standard environmental parameters also showed correlational relationships to the renters’ health. This research highlights the significant presence of PRRHs in Xiamen and their disservice for renters’ health, calling governmental intervention throughout the lifetime of LPRHs in all cities including formulating adequate housing plans to house population explosions and renovating and replacing existing LPRHs.
Quasi-classical simulations of resonance Raman spectra based on path integral linearization
Authors: Bessone Hugo , Vuilleumier Rodolphe , Spezia Riccardo
Published: July 2023

Based on a linearization approximation coupled with path integral formalism, we propose a method derived from the propagation of quasi-classical trajectories to simulate resonance Raman spectra. This method is based on ground state sampling followed by an ensemble of trajectories on the mean surface between the ground and excited states. The method was tested on three models and compared to a quantum mechanics solution based on a sum-over-states approach: harmonic and anharmonic oscillators and the HOCl molecule (hypochlorous acid). The method proposed is able to correctly characterize resonance Raman scattering and enhancement, including the description of overtones and combination bands. The absorption spectrum is obtained at the same time, and the vibrational fine structure can be reproduced for long excited state relaxation times. The method can also be applied to dissociating excited states (as is the case for HOCl).
Analytical solution of a couple stress fluid saturated in a porous medium through a Reiner–Rivlin liquid sphere
Authors: Selvi R. , Maurya Deepak Kumar , Shukla Pankaj
Published: July 2023

The objective of the present investigation is to provide a theoretical analysis of the flow of an incompressible couple stress fluid through a Reiner–Rivlin liquid which is covered by a permeable medium. On the surface of the sphere, the boundary conditions, such as nil couple stress condition, impenetrability condition, continuity of velocities, and continuity of stresses, are applied. This research aims to analyze the flow behavior which has been evaluated under the influence of dimensionless parameter, couple stress parameter, and parameter impacting viscosity. The essential components that influenced the couple stress parameter in relation to couple stress viscosity are physically interpreted and presented. The analysis concludes with a graphical representation of flow pattern and drag under the effects of the couple stress parameter, couple stress viscosity ratio, permeability parameter, etc. The findings demonstrate that the Reiner–Rivlin liquid parameter (S) has an increasing function in the non-dimensional drag case but a decreasing function in the pressure case. Moreover, the stress viscosity of the couple is a significant component that impacts the drag and the pressure. Also, the streamline pattern shows that the couple stress fluid was completely penetrated by the Reiner–Rivlin liquid.