bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multifunctional Thermoelectric Temperature Sensor for Noncontact Information Transfer and Tactile Sensing in Human‐Machine Interaction
Authors: Gao Fu‐Lin , Min Peng , Ma Qian , Zhang Tingting , Yu Zhong‐Zhen , Shang Jie , Li Run‐Wei , Li Xiaofeng
Published: September 2023

Using sensing devices for noncontact information transfer enhances data security in human‐machine interaction by eliminating direct contact between the information carrier and the communication interface. However, current contactless information transfer strategies struggle with complex application scenarios due to limitations in sensing mechanisms. Here, this work proposes an innovative noncontact information transfer approach that leverages invisible thermal radiation and the Seebeck effect, and demonstrates its feasibility by designing a high‐resolution temperature sensor based on a laminar thermoelectric aerogel of carbon nanotube/PEDOT:PSS/nanocellulose. The sensor exhibits exceptional sensitivity, ultralow detection limits (0.02 K), rapid response time, and reliable cycling stability in temperature detection without interference from pressure stimuli. This work further presents a sensor array‐based communication interface capable of extracting, decoding, and transmitting high‐capacity encrypted information contactlessly. The interface also serves as a contactless input terminal for precisely monitoring finger movements. Additionally, the sensor can convert pressure into resistance signals, functioning as tactile electronic skin in contact scenarios. This study presents a dependable strategy for transmitting information without physical contact, contributing to the development of future integrated devices.
Single‐Molecule Dendritic MRI Nanoprobes Reveal the Size‐Dependent Tumor Entrance
Authors: Ren Huiming , Hu Qiuhui , Yang Jiajia , Zhou Xiaoxuan , Liu Xiangrui , Tang Jianbin , Hu Hongjie , Shen Youqing , Zhou Zhuxian
Published: September 2023

The tumor entrance of drug delivery systems, including therapeutic proteins and nanomedicine, plays an essential role in affecting the treatment outcome. Nanoparticle size is a critical but contradictory factor in making a trade‐off among blood circulation, tumor accumulation, and penetration. Here, this work designs a series of single‐molecule gadolinium (Gd)‐based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) nanoprobes with well‐defined sizes to precisely explore the size‐dependent tumor entrance in vivo. The MRI nanoprobes obtained by divergent synthesis contain a core molecule of macrocyclic Gd(III)‐chelate and different layers of dendritic lysine units, mimicking globular protein. This work finds that the r1 relaxivity and MR imaging signals increase with the nanoparticle size. The nanoprobe with a lower limit of critical size threshold ≈8.0 nm achieves superior tumor accumulation and penetration. These single‐molecule MRI nanoprobes can be served to precisely examine the size‐related nanoparticle‐biological interactions.
Self‐Adaptive Nanoregulator to Mitigate Dynamic Immune Evasion of Pancreatic Cancer
Authors: Pan Jiaxing , Lai Yi , Zhang Shunan , Zhang Huijuan , Shan Yiming , Huang Lujia , Wang Feng , Yu Haijun , Xu Leiming , Xu Zhiai
Published: September 2023

The advance of immunotherapy has shifted the paradigm of cancer management in clinics. Nevertheless, a considerable subset of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients marginally respond to current immunotherapy due to the occurrence of dynamic immune evasion arising from intrinsic and therapeutic stress. In this investigation, the pivotal role of pancreatic cancer‐associated fibroblast (CAF)‐induced fibrosis and tumor cell‐mediated T‐cell exhaustion in driving the dynamic immune evasion is identified. Building upon this discovery, the authors herein engineer a novel peptide‐drug conjugate (PDC)‐based self‐adaptive nanoregulator for mitigating dynamic immune evasion of PDAC. The resulting nanoregulator can perform a two‐stage morphology transformation from spherical micelle to nanofiber, and subsequently from nanofiber to spherical nanoparticles. Such kind of nanostructure design can facilitate differentialized delivery of CAF inhibitor in the extracellular matrix for intervening CAF‐mediated tumor fibrosis, and indoleamine 2,3‐dioxygenase 1 inhibitor to tumor cells for relieving IDO1‐kynurenine axis‐induced T‐cell exhaustion. Antitumor study with the self‐adaptive nanoregulator elicited persistent antitumor immunity and remarkable antitumor performance in both Panc02 and KPC tumor models in vivo. Taken together, the PDC‐based self‐adaptive nanoregulator may provide a novel avenue for enhanced PDAC immunotherapy.
Organic Electronics Circuitry for In Situ Real‐Time Processing of Electrophysiological Signals
Authors: De Salvo Anna , Rondelli Federico , Di Lauro Michele , Tomassini Alice , Greco Pierpaolo , Stieglitz Thomas , Fadiga Luciano , Biscarini Fabio
Published: September 2023

The next generation of brain–machine interfaces are envisioned to couple signal transduction, filtering, and sorting on board with minimum power consumption and maximum bio‐integrability. These functional needs shall be mandatorily met in order to design efficient closed‐loop brain–machine interfaces aimed at treating and monitoring various disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. Here, the pivotal role is highlighted that organic bioelectronics may have in the contextual development of all these three desiderata, by demonstrating a modular organic‐electronics circuit toward real‐time signal filtering. The inherent filtering capabilities of electrolyte‐gated organic transistor are tuned via adjustment of operational conditions and benchmarked in an electromyography experiment. Additionally, a whole‐organic signal processing circuitry is presented, coupling such transistors with ad hoc designed organic passive components. This provides the possibility to sort complex signals into their constitutive frequency components in real time, thereby delineating innovative strategies to devise organic‐based functional building‐blocks for brain–machine interfaces.
Catalyst‐Controlled Divergent C3/C5 Site‐Selective C−H Arylation of 2‐Pyridylthiophenes
Authors: Huang Xuecong , Zhou Pengfei , Yang Xingdong , Wang Ruiyi , Huang Guan , Liang Taoyuan , Zhang Zhuan
Published: September 2023

The development of a rational protocol to realize the complete regioselectivity and the capability to switch regioselectivity is an appealing yet challenging task. Herein, a regiodivergent C−H arylation of 2‐pyridylthiophenes has been demonstrated via the choice of RuII and PdII catalysts. The reactions proceeded smoothly in a good regioselective manner to afford the corresponding C3‐ and C5‐arylated thiophenes. Late‐stage diversification of biologically relevant scaffold derived from estrone and successful transformation of the products further highlighted the potential utility and importance of this synthetic strategy.
DABCO‐Promoted Selective Photochemical C−N Coupling: Access to Unsymmetrical Azahelicenes
Authors: Balakhonov R. Yu. , Mekeda I. S. , Shirinian V. Z.
Published: September 2023

A multifaceted study on the effect of various factors on the efficiency of photocyclization of naphthofuran O‐acyl oximes was performed. It showed that without any additives or in the presence of electron acceptors, the reaction occurs by a radical pathway and with low chemoselectivity, while DABCO promotes intramolecular cyclization to give naphthofuroquinolines (NFQs) in 34–87% yields. The iminyl radical formed under UV irradiation in the presence of DABCO due to single electron transfer (SET) and N−O bond cleavage undergoes selective intramolecular homolytic aromatic substitution (HAS) with formation of a new C−N bond. This route to quinoline‐annulated scaffolds is based on the use of DABCO both as an electron transfer agent and a proton acceptor.
Discovery of Anti‐CD47 Peptides as Innate Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Authors: Mustafa Bahaa , Fetse John , Kandel Sashi , Lin Chien‐Yu , Adhikary Pratik , Mamani Umar‐Farouk , Liu Yanli , Ibrahim Mohammed Nurudeen , Alahmari Mohammed , Cheng Kun
Published: September 2023

Cancer immunotherapy targeting adaptive immune cells has been attracting considerable interest due to its great success in treating multiple cancers. Recently, there is also increasing interest in agents that can stimulate innate immune cell activities. Immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting innate immune cells can block inhibitory interactions (“don't eat me” signals) between tumor cells and phagocytes. CD47 is a transmembrane protein overexpressed in various cancers and acts as a potent “do not eat me” signal that contributes to the immune evasion of cancer cells. Anti‐CD47 peptides that can bind to CD47 and block its interaction with signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPα) are discovered using a novel phage display biopanning strategy. Anti‐CD47 peptides enhance the macrophage‐mediated phagocytosis of NCI‐H82 tumor cells in vitro. Unlike anti‐CD47 antibodies, these peptides do not induce the agglutination of red blood cells. Moreover, anti‐CD47 peptides exhibit high specificity for MC‐38 cancer cells expressing CD47. CMP‐22 peptide show the ability to increase the antitumor activity of doxorubicin and extends the survival of CT26 tumor‐bearing mice. The discovered anti‐CD47 peptides can be considered potential candidates for cancer immunotherapy by blocking the CD47/SIRPα interaction, especially in combination with chemotherapy, to elicit synergistic effects.
Tumor Microenvironment‐Related Sonodynamic Therapy Mediates Tumor Therapy
Authors: Wang Xiaodong , Wang Chunyue , Tian Huimin , Wu Bolin , Cheng Wen
Published: September 2023

Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is a rapidly developing, safe, and noninvasive method for tumor treatment. SDT relies on ultrasound to stimulate the activity of sonosensitizers, induce the production of many reactive oxygen species (ROS), and mediate tumor cell death. The complex tumor microenvironment (TME) is the basis of tumorigenesis and tumor development. The characteristics of the TME, which are different from those of normal tissue, are essential factors in regulating the response to antitumor therapy. The therapeutic effect of SDT is affected by the TME. Therefore, the study of multifunctional sonosensitizers related to the TME is a future direction to enhance the efficacy of SDT in treating tumors. This review summarizes the characteristics of the TME, the factors that regulate it, and its role in regulating the response to sonosensitizers. It introduces strategies for enhancing the therapeutic effect of SDT by exploiting the TME and highlights the prospects of combination therapy for tumors based on the characteristics of the TME. With this paper, it is hoped to provide a research direction for improving the therapeutic effect of SDT and promoting its clinical translation in the future.
Comparative Analysis of Aqueous and Nonaqueous Polymer Binders for the Silicon Anode in All‐Solid‐State Batteries
Authors: An Siyu , Ma Yuan , Payandeh Seyedhosein , Mazilkin Andrey , Zhang Ruizhuo , Janek Jürgen , Kondrakov Aleksandr , Brezesinski Torsten
Published: September 2023

Silicon (Si) is anticipated to become one of the most promising anode materials for high‐energy‐density solid‐state battery (SSB) applications owing to its high theoretical specific capacity and low working potential. This work compares the electrochemical behavior of slurry‐cast electrodes in Si|Li6PS5Cl|In/InLi cells, with micron‐sized Si particles (≥99% active electrode material content) and polyacrylic acid (PAA) or polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) serving as active material and aqueous/nonaqueous model binder, respectively. The cycling stability of Si‐PVDF cells is found to decrease with increasing binder content (accelerated capacity fade), whereas the Si‐PAA cells show more or less the opposite trend. However, they exhibit a similar performance when using 0.5 wt% binder, with specific capacities of ≈850 mAh g−1 (for −0.51–0.11 V vs In/InLi) and high capacity retention depending on the cutoff potentials. This result suggests that PVDF can be substituted for by PAA in Si anodes for SSBs, thereby potentially decreasing cost and environmental impact.
Exploring factors influencing repeated recalls in the US meat and poultry industry
Authors: Yu Jianbin , Hooker Neal H.
Published: September 2023

Repeated recalls are an important issue impacting public health and the food industry. Survival functions are used to investigate the timing of repeated recalls and double hurdle regression models explore factors influencing the probability of repeated recalls and the number of repeated recalls in the US meat and poultry industry between 2003 and 2019. Findings suggest that 25% of recalls are repeated and the average period between recalls is 1340 days (3.67 years). Kaplan–Meier survival analysis results suggest that the number of repeats and similar reasons for recalls significantly impact survival functions but no statistically significant differences were seen across plant sizes. Regression results suggest that product type (processed vs. fresh products) had no significant impact on the probability of a repeated recall but a significant positive impact on the number of repeats. Extraneous material contamination positively influenced the probability of a repeated recall but negatively influenced the number of repeats. The scope of marketing (depth and breadth) had a significant positive impact on the probability of a repeated recall but had no significant impact on the number of repeats. Large plants are more likely to experience a repeated recall and a greater number of repeats. Considering market failures in the provision of safe food, government detection is an important way to discover food safety problems. The results show that government detection of problems is effective in reducing the probability of a repeated recall and the number of repeats. Based on these findings, we draw policy and management implications for the government and plants to avoid repeated recalls. [EconLit Citations: M11, Q13].
Dynamics of energy and biofuel markets in the context of rising oil prices
Authors: Zhang Chi
Published: September 2023

Rising fossil energy prices have sparked interest in biofuels, which has led to a closer link between biofuels and fossil energy markets. We apply a thermal optimal path approach based on daily returns to examine the lead‐lag correlation between three biomass futures and three energy futures for 2020–2022. The empirical results show that the biomass futures market first leads the energy futures market with a significant probability of 20–30 days. Second, the lead days decrease sharply after regional conflicts occur, and the link between the two markets strengthens. Third, the sequence of risk transmission between overseas and domestic energy markets changes, and domestic energy markets become more resilient. Finally, the epidemic disrupted the normal transmission of signals between markets, while regional conflicts reconstructed the links, and the transmission time was shorter. In the post‐Covid‐19 period, ongoing conflicts have synchronized risks between markets, further amplifying the possibility of crises.
Cu2+‐Anchored Carbon Nano‐Photocatalysts for Visible Water Splitting to Boost Hydrogen Cuproptosis
Authors: Ding Haizhen , Ren Fangfang , Liu Peifei , Feng Yushuo , Ma Xiaoqian , Shen Zhiyang , Shi Qianqian , Xu Mengjiao , Li Wenle , Chen Hongmin
Published: September 2023

Both hydrogen (H2) and copper ions (Cu+) can be used as anti‐cancer treatments. However, the continuous generation of H2 molecules and Cu+ in specific sites of tumors is challenging. Here we anchored Cu2+ on carbon photocatalyst (Cu@CDCN) to allow the continuous generation of H2 and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in tumors using the two‐electron process of visible water splitting. The photocatalytic process also generated redox‐active Cu‐carbon centers. Meanwhile, the Cu2+ residues reacted with H2O2 (the obstacle to the photocatalytic process) to accelerate the two‐electron process of water splitting and cuprous ion (Cu+) generation, in which the Cu2+ residue promoted a pro‐oxidant effect with glutathione through metal‐reducing actions. Both H2 and Cu+ induced mitochondrial dysfunction and intracellular redox homeostasis destruction, which enabled hydrogen therapy and cuproptosis to inhibit cancer cell growth and suppress tumor growth. Our research is the first attempt to integrate hydrogen therapy and cuproptosis using metal‐enhanced visible solar water splitting in nanomedicine, which may provide a safe and effective cancer treatment.
Schiff Base Reaction in a Living Cell: In Situ Synthesis of a Hollow Covalent Organic Polymer To Regulate Biological Functions
Authors: Xu Han‐Bin , Chen Hua‐Ying , Lv Jian , Chen Bin‐Bin , Zhou Ze‐Rui , Chang Shuai , Gao Ya‐Ting , Huang Wen‐Fei , Ye Ming‐Jie , Cheng Zi‐Jian , Hafez Mahmoud Elsayed , Qian Ruo‐Can , Li Da‐Wei
Published: September 2023

Artificially performing chemical reactions in living biosystems to attain various physiological aims remains an intriguing but very challenging task. In this study, the Schiff base reaction was conducted in cells using Sc(OTf)3 as a catalyst, enabling the in situ synthesis of a hollow covalent organic polymer (HCOP) without external stimuli. The reversible Schiff base reaction mediated intracellular Oswald ripening endows the HCOP with a spherical, hollow porous structure and a large specific surface area. The intracellularly generated HCOP reduced cellular motility by restraining actin polymerization, which consequently induced mitochondrial deactivation, apoptosis, and necroptosis. The presented intracellular synthesis system inspired by the Schiff base reaction has strong potential to regulate cell fate and biological functions, opening up a new strategic possibility for intervening in cellular behavior.
A prospective study on single‐port versus multiport patient‐reported surgical outcomes
Authors: Morgantini Luca A. , Alzein Ahmad , Bharadwaj Arthi , del Pino Matthew S. , Egan Erin , Ganesh Ashwin , Smith John , Crivellaro Simone
Published: September 2023

Introduction

We sought to determine potential patient reported advantages of the da Vinci single‐port (SP) robotic system for urological procedures compared with the previous model, the da Vinci multiport (MP) system. The SP model utilizes a single 30 to 40 mm incision rather than multiple 5 to 22 mm incisions. This project aims to prospectively investigate the impact of the novel SP system on patient reported cosmetic and psychometric surgical outcomes.

Methods

We conducted a prospective study of patients who underwent uro‐oncologic surgery by three urologists at the University of Illinois Chicago from April to November 2021. Study participants completed a Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire 20 and 90 days post‐procedure. The Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire is a reliable measure of surgical scars that includes five subscales: Appearance, Symptoms, Consciousness, Satisfaction with Appearance, and Satisfaction with Symptoms. Higher scores represented worse reported outcomes.

Results

On Postoperative Day 20, there were 77 responses (53 SP and 24 MP). Patients receiving SP procedures reported more favourable outcomes in terms of appearance, symptoms, consciousness, and pain medication. On Day 90, there were 37 responses (24 SP and 13 MP). Patients receiving SP procedures reported more favourable outcomes in terms of appearance. No significant differences were seen on Day 90 in terms of pain, medication, symptoms, consciousness, or satisfaction.

Conclusions

This study demonstrates the superiority of the SP in patient reported cosmetic and pain outcomes on short‐ and long‐term follow‐up after uro‐oncological surgical procedures. Symptomatic and cosmetic advantages are present at the 20 day follow‐up, with better scar appearance being significant 90 days after surgery.
“Prevalence and secular trend of neural tube defects in fetal deaths in Argentina, 1994–2019”
Authors: Bronberg Ruben , Martinez Jorge , Morales Leonardo , Ruderman Anahi , Taire Damian , Ramallo Virginia , Dipierri Jose
Published: September 2023

Background

Fetal deaths are a major source of information on the epidemiology of neural tube defects (NTDs; anencephaly and myelomeningocele). We analyzed NTDs prevalence and secular trend using fetal death records between 1994 and 2019 in Argentina.

Materials and Methods

Data were obtained from the Department of Statistics and Information of the Ministry of Health (DEIS). Using the number of fetal deaths due to anencephaly and myelomeningocele, we estimated the proportion of all fetal deaths due to anencephaly, myelomeningocele, and NTDs (anencephaly + myelomeningocele) during pre‐ and post‐fortification period in Argentina. We also estimated the ratio of fetal deaths due to anencephaly, myelomeningocele, and NTDs (anencephaly + myelomeningocele) to 10,000 live births. Secular trend in the outcomes was analyzed using a Poisson model and Joinpoint regression analysis.

Results

In the entire period analyzed, the NTD proportion on fetal deaths was 1.32. In 1994, NTDs accounted for 34.7% of congenital malformations fetal deaths (CM) and 1.7% of all fetal deaths, whereas in 2019, these percentages were 9.4% and 0.5%, respectively. NTDs present a negative secular trend (p < .05). The risk of fetal death due to anencephaly and myelomeningocele decreases between 2005 and 2019 by 67% and 51% respectively (p < .05) in comparison to the period between 1994 and 2004 before the effective fortification of wheat flour used in the food industry destined for the domestic market.

Discussion and Conclusion

We found a significant decrease in the risk of all fetal deaths due to NTDs, particularly anencephaly, in Argentina over the study period, with most reduction observed during the mandatory flour fortification era (introduced in Argentina in 2002). The inclusion of fetal deaths in NTD surveillance, coupled or uncoupled with other pregnancy outcomes, is essential for monitoring preventive supplementation measures.
Sociocultural aspects of disorders of sex development
Authors: Ediati Annastasia , Maharani Nani , Utari Agustini
Published: September 2023

Disorders of sex development (DSD) is a congenital condition in which the development of chromosomes, gonads, hormones, and reproductive structures are atypical. DSD brings with it a psychological impact on the affected individual and their families. The consensus statement on management of DSD strongly advised an integrated and multidisciplinary approach in providing care to the affected individuals. Studies have been conducted focusing on medical intervention, and more recently, there is increasing attention paid to psychological aspects of DSD. However, studies reporting cultural aspects of DSD are lacking. This review provides an overview on how culture impacts the affected individuals in coping with DSD and making decisions with regard to gender assignment or reassignment, help‐seeking behavior for medical treatments, attitudes toward medical treatment, religious beliefs, and values concerning marriage and fertility. The involvement of social scientists is needed to study sociocultural aspects of DSD from more diverse cultures, to help affected individuals and their families in gaining better social acceptance. Birth Defects Research (Part C) 108:380–383, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Genetic and epigenetic effects in sex determination
Authors: Gunes Sezgin Ozgur , Metin Mahmutoglu Asli , Agarwal Ashok
Published: September 2023

Sex determination is a complex and dynamic process with multiple genetic and environmental causes, in which germ and somatic cells receive various sex‐specific features. During the fifth week of fetal life, the bipotential embryonic gonad starts to develop in humans. In the bipotential gonadal tissue, certain cell groups start to differentiate to form the ovaries or testes. Despite considerable efforts and advances in identifying the mechanisms playing a role in sex determination and differentiation, the underlying mechanisms of the exact functions of many genes, gene–gene interactions, and epigenetic modifications that are involved in different stages of this cascade are not completely understood. This review aims at discussing current data on the genetic effects via genes and epigenetic mechanisms that affect the regulation of sex determination. Birth Defects Research (Part C) 108:321–336, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Development of hydrophobic, mechanically reliable, and glow‐in‐the‐dark glue using Arabic gum
Authors: El‐Newehy Mohamed H. , Thamer Badr M. , Abdulhameed Meera Moydeen
Published: September 2023

A smart nanocomposite adhesive was created to facilitate a simple production of long‐persistent photoluminescent and hydrophobic commercial products. Even after being left in the dark for up to 90 min, the created photoluminescent adhesive agent continued to generate light. A surface‐specific nanocomposite adhesive agent consisting of lanthanide‐activated strontium aluminate (LSA) nanoparticles (NPs; 5–14 nm) immobilized in the environmentally friendly Arabic gum (AG) was developed. A light‐transmitting nanocomposite adhesive agent was manufactured by dispersing LSA nanoparticles evenly across the AG matrix without agglomeration. An excitation peak at 365 nm and an emission wavelength at 519 nm were observed for the prepared adhesives at different concentrations of LSA NPs. The emission spectra showed either fluorescence or afterglow phosphorescence, depending on the LSA ratio. The photochromic transition from colourless to green beneath an ultraviolet (UV) lamp and greenish yellow in a dark room was tracked. The LSA NPs in the Arabic gum matrix imparted enhanced hydrophobicity and scratch resistance to the LSA@AG nanocomposite. The LSA@AG nanocomposite demonstrated excellent durability and photostability. This study confirmed that the mass production of smart adhesives for applications such as smart windows, smart packaging, and safety directional signs in buildings is possible.
A systematic literature review: Determinants of sustainability competitive advantage
Authors: Satar Abdul , Musadiq Muhammad Al , Hutahayan Benny , Solimun
Published: September 2023

This study aims to find out how the development of research related to sustainability competitive advantage that has been carried out so far and to find research gaps that can be used in the future related to the field of sustainability competitive advantage. This research was conducted using the systematic literature review method with the help of VOSviewer and Bibliometrics software. From the quantitative data obtained, research with the theme of Sustainability Competitive Advantage tends to experience significant growth in its publications. The keyword “sustainability” is the most relevant keyword with the most occurrences.
A framework to model the performance indicators of resilient construction supply chain: An effort toward attaining sustainability and circular practices
Authors: Singh Arpit , Dwivedi Ashish , Agrawal Dindayal , Chauhan Anurag
Published: September 2023

In existing dynamic market place, supply chain disruptions have become a common phenomenon. Emergence of new technologies coupled with variable customer demand and uncertain pandemic has fueled the disruptions across the supply chain ecosystem. To cater the unanticipated disruptions, supply chains of every business has to be circular and sustainable and construction industry is no exception to this. The present study concentrates on identifying the major performance indicators of resilient Construction Supply Chain (CSC) and prioritize the most significant ones. Fuzzy–Decision Making Trial And Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method was used to reveal the influential relationship of performance indicators on the resilience level in CSCs. Further, a strategy map is prepared to highlight the organizational strategy and cause‐effect approach. The findings from study revealed that maintaining appropriate security level, strong collaboration among supply chain partners, efficient supply chain designs, ability to detect discrepancies, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities, and conservation of resources to facilitate sustainable operations are the top seven performance indicators that are evident in the causal group for sustainable CSC. In the effect group, prominent performance indicators are flexibility, financial strength, and efficient allocation of resources. The study adds on to the existing literature by identifying and analyzing significant performance indicators for establishing resilient, sustainable and circular practices in the construction industry.
Predicting the value‐based determinants of sustainable luxury consumption: A multi‐analytical approach and pathway to sustainable development in the luxury industry
Authors: Essiz Oguzhan , Senyuz Aysu
Published: September 2023

Concern for the environment is prevalent among luxury consumers, and sustainable development has become a pervasive theme in the luxury industry. However, there has been limited empirical research on the burgeoning area of sustainable luxury to profile the characteristics of sustainable luxury consumers. In this research, we explore how value perceptions impact consumers' purchase intentions for sustainable luxury products by building an integrated predictive framework based on the theory of consumption values. We deploy a hybrid partial least squares structural equation modeling–artificial neural network approach with additional importance‐performance map analyses to study a sample of 894 luxury consumers in the United States. The empirical findings show that sustainable luxury is profoundly value‐driven. After accounting for linear and nonlinear patterns, functional, emotional, epistemic, conditional, and green consumption values exhibit significant positive impacts on purchase intention, with the exception of social value. Further, we elucidate a theoretically grounded mediator (conspicuous ethical self‐identity) and a moderator (green advertising receptivity) that buffer the link between consumption values and purchase intention. We also uncover cross‐generational disparities, in which millennials—compared to Gen X—display greater conspicuous ethical self‐identity as well as higher levels of green advertising receptivity and purchase intention. From a theoretical perspective, this research contributes to sustainability marketing literature and advances our understanding of the psychographic, behavioral, and demographic factors that influence sustainable luxury consumption. On a managerial basis, this research offers insights for luxury brand practitioners on how to leverage multidimensional value perceptions in their sustainable product positioning and communication strategies.
How clinical psychologists respond to child safeguarding dilemmas: A qualitative study
Authors: O'Connor Molly , Wilson Charlotte , Coughlan Barry , Duschinsky Robbie , Foster Sarah
Published: September 2023

This research aimed to explore how clinical psychologists respond to child safeguarding dilemmas, with special attention to the role of psychology in child welfare. Transcripts from 20 semi‐structured interviews with clinical psychologists working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in England were analysed using a qualitative framework approach. In these interviews, two family case vignettes were used to examine how psychologists respond to child safeguarding dilemmas. We identified three overarching themes: operating within a system of stretched resources; characterising who is considered ‘supportable’ by psychological services; and challenges around conceptualising and responding to risk. Clinical psychologists viewed social services as responsible for family cases with safeguarding concerns and were reluctant to engage in high‐risk cases where stability in the home was not yet established. They saw their role in child welfare primarily as sense‐makers for families, by offering a contextualised explanation/formulation for the presenting difficulties.
Foot‐constrained spatial‐temporal transformer for keyframe‐based complex motion synthesis
Authors: Li Hao , Dai Ju , Zeng Rui , Bai Junxuan , Chen Zhangmeng , Pan Junjun
Published: September 2023

Keyframe‐based motion synthesis holds significant effects in games and movies. Existing methods for complex motion synthesis often require secondary post‐processing to eliminate foot sliding to yield satisfied motions. In this paper, we analyze the cause of the sliding issue attributed to the mismatch between root trajectory and motion postures. To address the problem, we propose a novel end‐to‐end Spatial‐Temporal transformer network conditioned on foot contact information for high‐quality keyframe‐based motion synthesis. Specifically, our model mainly compromises a spatial‐temporal transformer encoder and two decoders to learn motion sequence features and predict motion postures and foot contact states. A novel constrained embedding, which consists of keyframes and foot contact constraints, is incorporated into the model to facilitate network learning from diversified control knowledge. To generate matched root trajectory with motion postures, we design a differentiable root trajectory reconstruction algorithm to construct root trajectory based on the decoder outputs. Qualitative and quantitative experiments on the public LaFAN1, Dance, and Martial Arts datasets demonstrate the superiority of our method in generating high‐quality complex motions compared with state‐of‐the‐arts.
Chemical Composition of Essential Oil from Mosses from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Authors: Klegin Christchellyn , Ethur Eduardo Miranda , Bordin Juçara , Baia Figueiredo Pablo Luis
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to report the unprecedented volatile composition of the mossesPhyllogonium virideBRID,Orthotichella rigida(MÜLL.HAL.) B. H. ALLEN & MAGILL andSchlotheimia rugifolia(HOOK.) SCHWÄGR occurring in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in order to elucidate the chemical composition of these species and enrich the chemotaxonomic knowledge of mosses. 28 compounds were identified, the major constituent being hexadecanoic acid, also known as palmitic acid, specificallyP. viridecom (38.55 %),O. rigidacom (17.17 %) andS. rugifoliacom (24.94 %), followed by phytol,P. viridecom (3.92 %),O. rigidacom (28.57 %) andS. rugifoliacom (36.13 %). In addition, there was a prevalence of aliphatic hydrocarbons (25 %) and fatty acids (17.8 %) in the evaluated samples. These data contribute to the generation of new scientific information about the chemical constitution of mosses, still little studied, enriching the chemotaxonomic collection of the taxon.
Antioxidant, Diabetic and Inflammatory Activities of Alpinia calcarata Roscoe Extract
Authors: Devi Naorem Manglembi , Nagarajan Sankaranarayanan , Singh Chingakham Brajakishor , Khan Mohammad Mujahid Ali , Khan Anish , Khan Nisha , Mahmoud Mohamed H. , Fouad Hassan , Ansari AbuZar
Published: September 2023

Background: Alpinia calcarata (AC) Roscoe of Zingiberaceae popularly known as lesser galangal has a widespread occurrence in China, India, Sri‐Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Essential oil (Eoil) was obtained from leaves/rhizomes of AC via hydro‐distillation process. Methods: To identify chemical ingredients in oil from leaves/rhizomes of AC through GC/MS technique for volatile components and their anti‐oxidant, inflammatory/diabetic activities. Results: The 38 and 65 components were found to make up 99.9 and 99.6 %, respectively in total of Eoil composition of AC leaves/rhizomes. Key chemical constituents were eucalyptol (28.7 % in leaves; 25.4 % in rhizomes), camphor (12.8 % in leaves; 4.2 % in rhizomes), and carotol (9.8 % in leaves; 5.6 % in rhizomes) found in oil of AC leaves/rhizomes. Colorimetric assay showed anti‐oxidant activities in leaves and rhizomes are IC50=71.01±0.71 μg/mL and IC50=73.83±0.49 μg/mL, respectively in the Eoils. Eoils had high anti‐oxidant capabilities in IC50‐values of AC‐L‐Eoil=43.09±0.82&AC‐Rh‐Eoil=68.11±0.87 in reducing power in μg/mL was found. Albumin test of rhizome oil had IC50‐values of 15.19±0.25 μg/mL. Concentrations range of 7.81 μg/mL and 250 μg/mL in the Eoils of AC leaves and rhizome, respectively by α‐glucosidase inhibition assay. Conclusion: Our findings demonstrated that leaf oil was slightly more promising results than rhizome oil of AC extract, which was ultimately showed medicinal potential of secondary metabolites with anti‐oxidant, diabetic/inflammatory activities. Further, Eoils of AC have a wide range of pharmacological potential and promising anti‐diabetic effects.
The necessity of proactive measures from healthcare providers highlighted by delayed breast cancer diagnosis due to COVID‐19: A case report
Authors: Kaneda Yudai , Ozaki Akihiko , Namba Mira , Sawano Toyoaki , Wada Masahiro , Saito Hiroaki , Kanemoto Yoshiaki , Kurokawa Tomohiro , Tsubokura Masaharu , Tachibana Kazunoshin , Tanimoto Tetsuya , Ohtake Tohru , Ejiri Tomozo , Shimmura Hiroaki , Kanzaki Norio
Published: September 2023

Key Clinical Message

During disasters, multiple factors can cause significant delays in medical visits. Regular patient monitoring, high‐risk individual alerts, and telemedicine enhancements can potentially alleviate these issues and ensure timely interventions.

During the COVID‐19 pandemic, a Japanese woman in her 70s delayed her regular breast cancer checkup for over 2 years. During disasters, health priorities tend to decline, necessitating proactive measures from healthcare providers, such as augmenting collaboration among healthcare professionals and identifying high‐risk individuals.
Ototoxicity associated with high‐dose carboplatin for patients with previously treated germ cell tumors
Authors: Funt Samuel A. , Knezevic Andrea , Wilson Kaamilah , Bromberg Maria , Budnick Amy , O’Connor Kerri L. , McHugh Deaglan J. , Larsen Erik , Bajorin Dean F. , Motzer Robert J. , Tonorezos Emily S. , Patil Sujata , Feldman Darren R.
Published: September 2023

Background

High‐dose carboplatin is an essential part of curative high‐dose chemotherapy (HDCT) for patients with previously treated germ cell tumors (GCTs). Although hearing loss (HL) is a known side effect of HDCT, data on its severity and characteristics are limited.

Methods

Eligible patients received HDCT for GCTs from 1993 to 2017 and had audiograms before and after HDCT. HL severity was classified by American Speech‐Language‐Hearing Association criteria, and mean change in hearing threshold at each frequency (0.25–8 kHz) was estimated from pre‐ to post‐HDCT and between HDCT cycles.

Results

Of 115 patients (median age, 32 years), 102 (89%) received three cycles of HDCT. Of 106 patients with normal hearing to mild HL in the speech frequencies (0.5–4 kHz) before HDCT, 70 (66%) developed moderate to profound HL in the speech frequencies after HDCT. Twenty‐five patients (22%) were recommended for hearing aids after HDCT. Patients with moderate to profound HL isolated to the higher frequencies (6–8 kHz) before HDCT were more likely to develop moderate to profound HL in the speech frequencies after HDCT (94% vs. 61%; p = .01) and to be recommended for hearing aids (39% vs. 18%; p = .05).

Conclusions

HL was frequent after HDCT for GCTs, with most patients developing at least moderate HL in the speech frequencies and approximately one in five recommended for hearing aids. Moderate to profound HL isolated to high frequencies at baseline was predictive of more clinically significant hearing impairment after HDCT.

Plain Language Summary

Some patients with germ cell tumors, the most common malignancy in adolescent and young adult men, are not cured with standard‐dose chemotherapy and require high‐dose chemotherapy (HDCT).

Using detailed hearing assessments of patients receiving HDCT, we found that most patients developed significant hearing loss and that one in five needed hearing aids.

Thus, strategies to reduce this side effect are urgently needed, and all patients receiving HDCT should have a hearing test after therapy.
19F VT NMR: Novel Tm3+ and Ce3+ Complexes Provide New Insight into Temperature Measurement Using Molecular Sensors
Authors: Mysegaes Felix , Spiteller Peter , Bernarding Johannes , Plaumann Markus
Published: September 2023

The front cover artwork is provided by Dr. Markus Plaumann's group at the Otto‐von‐Guericke University Magdeburg. The image shows the investigated 19F labeled molecules, which can be used as temperature MR‐sensors in different solvents. The direction of the chemical shift change is strongly solvent dependent. Read the full text of the Research Article at 10.1002/cphc.202300057.
Toward a view of integrating corporate sustainability into strategy: A systematic literature review
Authors: Nguyen Hong Linh , Kanbach Dominik K.
Published: September 2023

In recent years, research on corporate sustainability integration strategies has witnessed a significant growth in interest. However, contributions remain disjointed and fragmented, preventing the emergence of a cohesive understanding of the current research state. This study uses a systematic review of 126 articles from Web of Science (WoS) and Ebsco to extract a seven‐dimensional integrated view of corporate sustainability integration strategies. Our review's contributions are threefold: (1) we enrich the corporate sustainability strategies literature by identifying the focuses and themes of recent publications; (2) we address the research's fragmentation issue by presenting the sustainability implementation strategies in an integrated view with the essential interdependencies shown at different hierarchical levels and across organizational dimensions simultaneously, (3) we present the theoretical and managerial implications and discuss in detail the crucial interdependencies of sustainability integration strategies. The study finishes with a conclusion highlighting potential avenues for future research.
High‐precision state of charge estimation of lithium‐ion batteries based on improved particle swarm optimization‐backpropagation neural network‐dual extended Kalman filtering
Authors: Chen Lu , Wang Shunli , Chen Lei , Qiao Jialu , Fernandez Carlos
Published: September 2023

High‐precision state of charge (SOC) estimation is essential for battery management systems (BMSs). In this paper, a new SOC estimation method is proposed. The dual Kalman filter algorithm and backpropagation neural network (particle swarm optimization ‐ backpropagation neural network ‐ double extended Kalman filter [PSO‐BPNN‐DEKF]) are combined to estimate and correct the SOC of lithium‐ion batteries, in which the initial weight and threshold of the BPNN are optimized by particle swarm optimization algorithm. Based on the second‐order RC equivalent circuit model, parameter identification is carried out using the adaptive forgetting factor least squares (AFFRLS) method. Online parameter updates and SOC estimation are realized by DEKF algorithm. Then, the trained PSO‐BPNN is used to predict the SOC estimation error in real time, and the SOC estimation value is corrected by adding prediction errors. The SOC estimates before and after correction under Beijing Dynamic Stress Test (BBDST), dynamic stress test (DST), and hybrid pulse power characterization (HPPC) were compared. Under BBDST, DST, and HPPC tests, the maximum errors of the corrected SOC estimates are 0.0107, 0.0090, and 0.0147, respectively. The root mean square error (RMSE) of the corrected SOC estimates decreased by 94.02%, 83.18%, and 88.03%, respectively, compared with the extended Kalman filtering (EKF). The mean absolute error (MAE) of the corrected SOC estimates remained around 0.1% for all the BBDST dynamic operating conditions at different temperatures. The experimental results demonstrate the accuracy, effectiveness, and temperature adaptability of the proposed algorithm for SOC estimation under complex conditions of lithium‐ion batteries.
A single‐phase seven‐level buck‐boost common ground transformerless inverter for grid‐connected photovoltaic system
Authors: Agrawal Soniya , Rage Ravitheja , Sahoo Manoranjan , Kuncham Sateesh Kumar
Published: September 2023

Transformerless inverters have recently gained attention in view of their economic benefits and compactness for photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, the limited voltage regulation and common‐mode (CM) leakage current are major concerns in conventional transformerless PV inverters. This paper presents a single‐phase seven‐level buck‐boost common ground transformerless inverter (SLB2CGTLI) to achieve a wide range of output voltages and zero leakage current without any additional stages, respectively. The proposed converter utilizes switched capacitor (SC) cell to buck‐boost the input DC voltage and generates seven‐level voltage at the output terminals. A simple reconfiguration strategy is adopted in the switched capacitor cell to maintain the charge‐second balance across the capacitors. Moreover, the common ground between the AC grid neutral and the PV panel's negative terminal mitigates the leakage current completely. The theoretical steady state analysis for both buck and boost mode is presented and verified with simulation using MATLAB Simulink. The performance of the proposed inverter is analyzed and validated with experimental results by developing a laboratory prototype. Further, the dynamic response of the proposed converter is carried out using OP4510 real‐time simulator for the grid‐connected PV application.
Disturbance supression improved discrete sliding mode fast current tracking control of experimental advanced superconducting tokamak fast control power supply
Authors: Chen Zhao , Huang Haihong , Wang Haixin
Published: September 2023

The output current of the fast control power supply for the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) excites the load coil. Magnetic field can be quickly generated by the fast output current to control the balance of plasma vertical displacement. In order to improve the output current speed of EAST fast control power supply and its ability to resist external disturbance, an improved discrete integral sliding mode control method combining gray prediction and variable gain sliding mode observer is proposed. A sliding mode disturbance observer is used to observe the total disturbance on the load side, and feedforward compensation control is performed on the total disturbance. To further suppress chattering and accelerate convergence speed, a high‐order term is added to the traditional discrete exponential reach law, and a gain adaptive observer is designed to adaptively adjust the observer gain based on the observed current error and the tracking current error. In the current sampling process, an improved gray prediction structure is added, and the original current sequence of gray prediction is improved based on the principle of new information priority, improving the accuracy of predicted current, compensating for the inherent delay in digital control, and further improving the output current response speed. Simulation and experimental verification show that the proposed disturbance suppression improved discrete integral sliding mode fast current tracking control strategy has faster output current response speed and strong antidisturbance performance.