bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding improved capacity retention at 4.3 V in modified single crystal Ni-rich NMC//graphite pouch cells at elevated temperature
Authors: Páez Fajardo Galo J. , Belekoukia Meltiani , Bolloju Satish , Fiamegkou Eleni , Menon Ashok S. , Ruff Zachary , Shen Zonghao , Shah Nickil , Björklund Erik , Zuba Mateusz Jan , Lee Tien-Lin , Thakur Pardeep K. , Weatherup Robert S. , Aguadero Ainara , Loveridge Melanie J. , Grey Clare P. , Piper Louis F. J.
Published: September 2023

Al-surface doped Ni-rich single crystal material translates into better capacity retention in long-term cycling at higher UCV and cycling temperature.
DNAzyme-powered AuNR-DNA walker for visual detection of Escherichia coli
Authors: Li Zongqiang , Li Jingjing , Wang Xu , Li Qianru , Zhu Jingru , Yao Yuying , Guo Zhiqiang , Wang Yu , Liu Su , Huang Jiadong
Published: September 2023

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common Gram-negative bacterium that is widely distributed in nature and is susceptible to natural and random genetic factors.
Controllable growth on nano-graphite-supported ZrO2–MnOx bimetallic oxides for electrocatalytic antibiotic degradation: mechanism to boost the Mn3+/Mn4+ redox cycle
Authors: Duan Si , Lan Guihong , Yang Xiaoting , Liu Yongqiang , Qiu Haiyan , Xu Bo , Gao Yuan , Xie Zhuang
Published: September 2023

Mechanism for boosting the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride by in situ production of H2O2 and radicals over the ZrO2–MnOx/nano-G cathode.
C(3)-Aryl isoindolinones: a PTSA-mediated access and improved synthesis of (±)-nuevamine
Authors: Rao H. Surya Prakash , J Prabhakaran
Published: September 2023

We achieved a facile synthesis of some C(3)-aryl isoindolinones with free N(2)H from isoindolinone-3-ols and electron-rich aromatic compounds in a two-step method. In continuation we demonstrated a high yielding synthesis of the tetracyclic alkaloid nuevamine.
Binuclear cobalt(ii) complexes: synthesis, structure, characterizations and catalytic applications in acceptor-less dehydrogenation (AD) of primary alcohols into aldehydes
Authors: Estifanos Filkale Adelew , Gangwar Manoj Kumar , Pandey Indresh Kumar , Butcher Ray
Published: September 2023

The new binuclear (ii) complexes (1–3) with high catalytic activity for acceptor-less dehydrogenation (AD) of diverse primary alcohols into value-added aldehydes under mild conditions.
Reactivity of hydrogen-bonded complexes of water, methanol, phenol and methyl amine
Authors: Samuilov Alexander , Samuilov Yakov
Published: September 2023

Hydrogen-bonded complexes have increased donor–acceptor and acid–base properties and increased reactivity compared to monomers.
Tracking cellular uptake, intracellular trafficking and fate of nanoclay particles in human bone marrow stromal cells
Authors: Mousa Mohamed , Kim Yang-Hee , Evans Nicholas D. , Oreffo Richard O. C. , Dawson Jonathan I.
Published: September 2023

Nanoclay particles are uptaken by hBMSCs via clathrin mediated endocytosis for degradation in lysosomal bodies and ultimately exocytosed.
Redox-induced Diels–Alder revisited: impact of diene's oxidation on demanding cycloadditions
Authors: Jadwiszczak Michał J. , Leszczyński Piotr J. , Mazej Zoran , Malinowski Przemysław J. , Nawrocka Ewa K. , Kazimierczuk Krzysztof , Kwiatkowski Piotr , Połczyński Piotr , Grochowska-Tatarczak Magdalena , Fijalkowski Karol J. , Sadło Jarosław , Grochala Wojciech
Published: September 2023

Our proposition for the modification is:In opposition to the classical explanation of reactivity in Diels–Alder reactions, they can be facilitated by oxidation of dienes with the use of AgIISO4. Experimental and computational studies show the potential and bottlenecks of redox-initiated DA.
A new approach to study semi-coordination using two 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole copper(ii) complexes of biological interest as a model system
Authors: Fachini Lucas G. , Baptistella Gabriel B. , Postal Kahoana , Santana Francielli S. , de Souza Emanuel M. , Ribeiro Ronny R. , Nunes Giovana G. , Sá Eduardo L.
Published: September 2023

Two copper(ii) complexes with 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole ligand were prepared and characterized by spectroscopic and diffractometric techniques. The weak semicoordination was studied by DFT and IGM. Antibacterial assays were also conducted.
Fabrication of inverse opal molybdenum sulfide and its use as a catalyst for H2 evolution
Authors: Nguyen Thai D. , Phung Huong T. L. , Nguyen Duc N. , Nguyen Anh D. , Tran Phong D.
Published: September 2023

Schematical illustration on the HER operation of an inverse opal MoSx catalyst when the generated H2 limits the catalytic surface active area.
Reinvestigation of Passerini and Ugi scaffolds as multistep apoptotic inducers via dual modulation of caspase 3/7 and P53-MDM2 signaling for halting breast cancer
Authors: Ayoup Mohammed Salah , Wahby Yasmin , Abdel-Hamid Hamida , Abu-Serie Marwa M. , Ramadan Sherif , Barakat Assem , Teleb Mohamed , Ismail Magda M. F.
Published: September 2023

Passerini and Ugi scaffolds as selective induction of breast cancer apoptosis are viewed as the mainstay of various ongoing oncology drug discovery programs.
Correction: Appealing perspectives of the structural, electronic, elastic and optical properties of LiRCl3 (R = Be and Mg) halide perovskites: a DFT study
Authors: Rahman Nasir , Husain Mudasser , Tirth Vineet , Algahtani Ali , Alqahtani Hassan , Al-Mughanam Tawfiq , Alghtani Abdulaziz H. , Khan Rajwali , Sohail Mohammad , Khan Abid Ali , Azzouz-Rached Ahmed , Khan Aurangzeb
Published: September 2023

Correction for ‘Appealing perspectives of the structural, electronic, elastic and optical properties of LiRCl3 (R = Be and Mg) halide perovskites: a DFT study’ by Nasir Rahman et al., RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 18934–18945, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA02640J.
Rare-earth hydroxide/MXene hybrid: a promising agent for near-infrared photothermy and magnetic resonance imaging
Authors: Bai Mingjun , Sutrisno Linawati , Duan Junhong , Wan Hao , Chen Gen , Liu Xiaohe , Ma Renzhi
Published: September 2023

A layered gadolinium hydroxide/Ti3C2 (GTC) hybrid exhibited enhanced near-infrared (NIR) light absorption properties, excellent photothermal performance and a T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) effect.
Directing group assisted para-selective C–H alkynylation of unbiased arenes enabled by rhodium catalysis
Authors: Dutta Uttam , Prakash Gaurav , Devi Kirti , Borah Kongkona , Zhang Xinglong , Maiti Debabrata
Published: September 2023

A first work on rhodium-catalyzed para-selective C–H alkynylation has been reported and its mechanistic insights were gleaned from experimental and computational studies.
π-Extended benzo[1,2:4,5]di[7]annulene bis(dicarboximide)s – a new class of non-alternant polycyclic aromatic dicarboximides
Authors: Spengler Jonas , Zhu Chongwei , Shoyama Kazutaka , Würthner Frank
Published: September 2023

A series of non-alternant aromatic dicarboximides was synthesized by manipulating the perylene bisimide framework through the introduction of heptagonal rings, which strongly alter their optoelectronic properties.
On the quantification of hydrogen in lithium metal oxides
Authors: Köhler Thomas , Reichart Patrick , Brendler Erica , Vyalikh Anastasia , Klostermeier Andre , Siketić Zdravko , Mehner Erik , Dollinger Günther , Stöcker Hartmut , Meyer Dirk C.
Published: September 2023

This article presents different hydrogen sensitive methods to determine the bulk hydrogen content in LiMO3 (M = Nb, Ta).
Sustainable stretchable batteries for next-generation wearables
Authors: Rahmanudin Aiman , Khan Ziyauddin , Tybrandt Klas , Kim Nara
Published: September 2023

Stretchable battery technology still faces several challenges to progress the development of next-generation wearables. This perspective will evaluate current strategies and provide a discussion on possible avenues for future research.
Phosphine oxide modulator-ameliorated hole injection for blue perovskite light-emitting diodes
Authors: Fan Xiangyang , Wang Yu , Shen Xinyu , Yu Zhongkai , Jeong Woo Hyeon , Jang Ji Won , Kim Yeong Gyeong , Woo Seung-Je , Ahn Hyungju , Choi Hyosung , Lee Tae-Woo , Park Sung Heum , Gao Feng , Lee Bo Ram
Published: September 2023

TMFPPO is developed and incorporated into PVK to modulate the hole mobility and energy level of the hole-transport layer, giving rise to a barrier-free blue perovskite light-emitting diode and an enhancement of the EQE from 4.95 to 7.23% at 477 nm.
Hydrogen-bonded organic framework with tailored pores prepared by enlarging the core size for high-performance Xe/Kr separation
Authors: Yuan Zhen , Chen Liangji , Zhou Xin , Li Lu , Li Yunbin , Yang Yisi , Zhou Zhiqi , Chen Yanting , Xiang Shengchang , Chen Banglin , Zhang Zhangjing
Published: September 2023

A pore engineering optimized strategy by enlarging the core size of rigid monomers is proposed to increase the pore size of benzene cyanide-based HOFs, resulting in the highest performing HOF material for Xe/Kr separation.
Using small angle neutron scattering to explore porosity, connectivity and accessibility, towards optimised hierarchical solid acid catalysts
Authors: Potter Matthew E. , Oakley Alice E. , Le Brocq Joshua J. M. , Riley Lauren N. , Carravetta Marina , King Stephen M. , Doherty Cara M. , Vandegehuchte Bart D. , Raja Robert
Published: September 2023

The properties of hierarchical solid acid materials have been explored combining experimental catalysis findings, neutron scattering and positron lifetime spectroscopy to understand the multi-porous nature of these materials.
Osteoimmunity-regulating nanosilicate-reinforced hydrogels for enhancing osseointegration
Authors: Li Yuanyuan , Yang Guangmei , Wang Yuting , Li Yahong , Zhang Shu , Li Ruyi , Yang Linxin , Wang Jian , Pei Xibo , Wan Qianbing , Chen Junyu
Published: September 2023

Schematic illustration of osteoimmunity-regulating injectable SA/MMT/HM hydrogel composites for enhanced bone regeneration via M2 macrophage polarization.
Melamine foam-induced isotropic graphite foam for effective thermal management and electromagnetic interference shielding
Authors: Guo Xing , Liu Yaxiong , Yang Sufang , Jia Hui , Gao Long , Tian Xiaodong , Tao Zechao , Liu Jinxing , Yan Xi , Liu Zhanjun
Published: September 2023

A series of isotropic graphite foams (GFs) were synthesized using a melamine foam (MF) template-assisted strategy for effective thermal management and EMI SE.
Tailoring thin film transistor performance through plasma reactant manipulation in indium oxynitride films
Authors: Lee Hyun-Mo , Kim Hye-Mi , Kim Yoon-Seo , Park Jin-Seong
Published: September 2023

Different reaction mechanisms of two nitrogen sources (NH3 and N2) induced dangling bonds in InON and result in differences in TFT performances.
Melatonin targets ferroptosis through bimodal alteration of redox environment and cellular pathways in NAFLD model
Authors: Saha Moumita , Das Sanjib , Manna Krishnendu , Saha Krishna Das
Published: September 2023

Ferroptosis is a non-conventional cellular death caused by lipid peroxide induced iron deposition. Intracellular lipid accumulation followed by generation of lipid peroxides is an hallmark of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Melatonin (MLT) is an important pineal hormone with tremendous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Various studies targeted ferroptosis in different diseases using melatonin. However, none of them focused the intrinsic mechanism of MLT’s action to counteract ferroptosis in NAFLD. Hence, the present study investigated the role of MLT in improvement of NAFLD-induced ferroptosis.

HepG2 cells were treated with free fatty acids (FFAs) to induce in vitro NAFLD state and C57BL/6 mice were fed with high-fat diet (HFD) followed by MLT administration.

The results indicated that MLT administration caused the recovery from both FFA- and HFD-induced ferroptotic state via increasing GSH and SOD level, decreasing lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) and malondialdehyde (MDA) level, increasing Nrf2 and HO-1 level to defend cells against an oxidative environment. MLT also altered the expression of two key proteins GPX4 and SLC7A11 back to their normal levels, which would otherwise cause ferroptosis. MLT also protected against histopathological damage of both liver tissue and HepG2 cells as depicted by Oil Red O, HE staining and immunofluorescence microscopy. MLT also had control over pAMPKα as well as PPARγ and PPARα responsible for lipid homeostasis and lipogenesis.

In brief, MLT exerted its multifaceted effect in FFA- and HFD-induced NAFLD by retrieving cellular oxidative environment, reducing lipogenesis and lipid peroxidation and modulating Nrf2/HO-1 and GPX4/SLC7A11 axis to combat ferroptosis.
An improved CNN‐LSTM network for modulation identification relying on periodic features of signal
Authors: Zhou Fan , Li Jinghui , Wang Yang
Published: September 2023

Aiming at the problem that modulated signals' classification and recognition accuracy is not high in the complex and changeable electromagnetic environment, this paper improves the CNN‐LSTM network and proposes a modulation recognition method of the CNN‐LSTM network (Intra‐InterNet) based on the periodic characteristics of the signal. The method uses the feature extraction ability of the convolutional neural network to extract the correlation features within the cycle and between adjacent cycles of different kinds of modulated signals. At the same time, the relevant features of the signals of non‐adjacent cycles are extracted by using the characteristics of the LSTM. This feature extraction method effectively enhances the feature extraction capability of the network by utilizing the periodicity of the modulated signal. Through the identification and verification of various modulation signals, the experimental results show that: under the signal‐to‐noise ratio of −6 dB ∼ 6 dB, the average identification accuracy rate reaches 87.29%, which effectively improves the accuracy of signal modulation mode identification.
Detection of low‐dose computed tomography pulmonary nodules based on 3D CNN‐CapsNet
Authors: Song Li , Zhang Ming , Wu Liang
Published: September 2023

Lung cancer is currently one of the diseases with the highest mortality rate. Early detection of pulmonary nodules is consistently one of the most effective ways to improve the overall survival of cancer patients. However, the existing deep learning‐based pulmonary nodule detection methods still have some problems such as low sensitivity, high false positives, and difficulty in detecting small nodules. To solve the above problems, a low‐dose computed tomography pulmonary nodule detection algorithm based on 3D convolution neural network and capsule network, namely 3D CNN‐CapsNet, is proposed in this work. Combination of full CNN and capsule network reduces the dependence of CNNs on a large amount of data. In 3D CNN‐CapsNet, the convolution kernel of different sizes is applied to the features of different channels to extract richer context information. Then, fused features of different scales are fed into the capsule network for representative feature extraction and more accurate classification. The authors evaluate their proposed method on Early Lung Cancer Program dataset. The nodule detection rate is 95.19%, the sensitivity is 92.31%, the specificity is 98.08%, and the F1‐score is 0.95 which are much better than other baseline methods. These experiments demonstrate that 3D CNN‐CapsNet can effectively improve the detection accuracy of nodules, and can better meet the diagnostic needs of pulmonary nodules.
An improved dynamic mode decomposition for real‐time electromechanical oscillation monitoring in power systems: The impact of ultra‐low frequency modes and its removal strategy
Authors: Fernández Orlando Delgado , Iqbal Muhammad , Gusrialdi Azwirman
Published: September 2023

The growing complexity of power systems, driven by the increasing use of renewable energy sources, necessitates efficient real‐time monitoring of electromechanical oscillations, which is crucial for enhancing grid security. Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD) is a promising data‐driven method for addressing this challenge of monitoring the electromechanical oscillations, made possible by power system digitalization. However, DMD implementation faces unresolved issues, including the impact of ultra‐low‐frequency modes (ULFM) on accuracy due to trends caused by their excitation. While larger data windows can mitigate this, they slow down oscillation estimation. ULFM characteristics remain poorly studied. This study conducts a comprehensive ULFM analysis and proposes a solution by combining DMD with a high‐pass filter to counter ULFM's adverse effects on accuracy. This allows for a reduction in DMD's window size, significantly improving computational efficiency. Simulations on three test systems demonstrate that the enhanced DMD offers faster computation and superior accuracy compared to the traditional DMD method.
Online evaluation of the distribution system resiliency criteria using Choquet‐based graph technique
Authors: Ranjbar Soheil
Published: September 2023

Nowadays, due to network expansions, system operators are dealing with natural events including system failures. Evaluating the system readiness to maintain the network interconnections during severe faults are known as an important challenge of today's distribution networks. To do this, this paper presents an online non‐model‐based scheme of evaluating the system resiliency and supplying critical loads within severe natural conditions. In this case, by developing system resiliency as multi‐metric decision making problem and proposing the Choquet integral and graph theoretic methodology, the system resiliency is evaluated. The proposed resiliency scheme is an online non‐model‐based approach can be used for all distribution system configurations with the potential of natural event failures. In this case, by proposing online resiliency criteria based on the system critical loads and branches and developing the proposed criteria on Choquet integral scheme in the form of optimization procedure, the system resiliency is evaluated. The validity of the proposed approach is carried out on two different systems including the IEEE 123‐bus test system and the Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS) microgrid. Simulation results present effectiveness of the proposed scheme to provide proper protective switching strategy and design the system resiliency criteria for future distribution systems.
Stability analysis for sub‐synchronous oscillations in multi‐DFIGs connected system considering the interaction between generators
Authors: Shen Yaqi , Ma Jing , Zhao Yufeng
Published: September 2023

In order to reveal the multi‐DFIGs interaction mechanism in DFIG wind farms (DFIG‐WFs), this paper proposes a method based on dynamic energy flow path for stability analysis of sub‐synchronous oscillations in multi‐DFIGs connected system. First, the detailed dynamic energy model of DFIG‐WFs is established considering the inter‐DFIGs coupling effect, and the energy flow paths among multi‐DFIGs are revealed. From this, the interaction energy coefficient is defined to describe the effect of multi‐DFIGs interaction on the system stability, which can be divided into two items: the inter‐DFIGs induction coefficient and the inter‐DFIGs circulation coefficient. On this basis, how the differences in the parameters affect these coefficients are analysed. In this way, the effects of multi‐DFIGs interaction on the oscillation are clarified. Finally, a wind farm model is built in RT‐LAB for simulation verification. The results show that, the changes in DFIG parameters may have mutually exclusive effects on the two coefficients. When the parameters of DFIGs differ greatly, the circulation effect is dominant, which is mainly determined by the difference between DFIGs. If the parameters of DFIGs are similar to each other, the induction effect is dominant and the influence law of parameters is consistent with that of single equivalent model.
Silicone rubber‐nanoceramic composites for 5G antenna substrates
Authors: Altalebi Hasanain B. , Atiyah Alaa A. , Farid Saad B. H.
Published: September 2023

Here, the eligibility of silicone rubber‐nanoceramic composites as flexible substrates for sub‐6 GHz 5G antennas is investigated. Two different composites are prepared using the solution mixing method, namely mono and hybrid composites. The reflection and transmission coefficient (S‐parameters) of composites are measured using a rectangular waveguide‐based transmission line technique in conjunction with a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) at C‐band frequencies (4–8 GHz). The Nicolson–Ross–Weir (NRW) algorithm is adopted to extract the complex permittivity and loss tangent of the material under test. Due to the synergetic effect, the silicone rubber hybrid composite (0.12BiVO4+0.12LaNbO4) exhibits the advantage of a lowered loss tangent while retaining a good dielectric constant at 5.78 GHz. A rectangular microstrip patch antenna is designed and simulated with CST software using 0.12BVO/0.12LNO/0.76SR composite as a substrate. Moreover, based on the simulation, the antenna with the proposed substrate has acceptable performance at 5.78 GHz with the return loss, directivity, and gain of −25.05 dB, 5.46 dBi and 2.74 dBi, respectively. As a result, the composite material's ability to act as a suitable substrate for a 5 GHz Wi‐Fi antenna is confirmed.
Case study of waste material 2 development projects
Authors: Waty Mega , Sulistio Hendrik
Published: September 2023

We can interpret the waste material in construction as loss or loss of material resources, time (by looking at labor and equipment), and also capital, this is caused by activities that require costs, either directly or indirectly, but do not add value at all. construction service products. This research compares the material waste that occurs in 2 project case studies, namely the XYZ factory construction project, and the supermarket building project in Jakarta, and compares the causes of material waste in the two projects. The research methodology is by obtaining secondary data from each project and conducting a questionnaire to find out the comparison of the causes of material waste in the two projects. The most waste in the construction of the XYZ factory was: column work at 34%, the second largest was floor slab work at 10% and the third rank was 6% for ground slab main building work while the most supermarket waste building was Steel structure with a percentage of material remaining 14.5765%, concrete Fc 32 F/A with a percentage of remaining material of 11.5912% and iron in diameter 25 with a percentage of remaining material of 9.1921%. The causes of waste in the two projects are different from one another. Even though there are 3 similarities in the causes of waste material.
The effect of sediment density parameter values on the debris flow velocity parameters
Authors: Ikhsan Jazaul , Jundi Jahfal , Hairani Ani
Published: September 2023

Debris flow is a phenomenon where the material from the eruption is carried away by the flow of water due to rain in the upstream area of the river and usually crashes into watersheds around the volcano. The potential for large debris flows can be caused by high rainfall and sediment deposits that occur during debris flows. Rainfall and sediment carried by water flow can affect the volume and velocity of debris flows. A debris flow simulation was carried out to anticipate casualties and damage using SIMLAR V2.1 by modifying rain intensity and the density of sediment carried by the debris flow. Based on the result, we can obtain the results of the velocity, volume, and area affected by the debris flow. The flow velocity values obtained for testing with rainfall intensity of 162 mm with a density of sediment 1370 kg/m3, 2340 kg/m3, 2635 kg/m3, and 2820 kg/m3, respectively, were 2.72 m/s, 2.16 m/s, 2.50 m/s, and 2.57 m/s. The volume values with the same intensity and density of sediment are 186,381 m3, 311,116 m3, 274,030 m3, and 294,987 m3. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that sediment density significantly affects the velocity and volume of the debris flow. Where sediment density is inversely proportional to the flow velocity, the higher the sediment density, the slower the flow velocity, while the volume is directly proportional to the sediment density. The higher the density of the sediment, the higher the volume.
Prediction model for the maintenance of rail infrastructure in Java
Authors: Yudariansyah Hadi , Ismiyati  , Narendra Alfa
Published: September 2023

Maintenance is the most prolonged phase after constructing a railway track is completed and operated. The initial indication of the need for railway track maintenance can be seen from the track quality index (TQI) value. Maintenance of railway tracks can be based on the TQI data category, which is a track superelevation, leveling, lining, and gauge width with TQI categories ranging from very good, good, fair, and poor. In the existing condition, only one-track measurement train, the EM-120, is owned by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) operates on the island of Java, so there are still railway tracks that still need to be measured by track measurement trains and require a TQI value. Implementing the TQI categorization is necessary for maintenance; hence a comprehensive study is essential to monitor and track the advancement of the research. This paper will map the literature on railway track maintenance, TQI, and prediction models. The literature database was taken from Google Scholar and analyzed using the VOS viewer tool with a mapping of previous research. The results of this research are highly useful in understanding the current development of railway track maintenance research; however, a study has yet to be identified that predicts the TQI category for railway tracks that have not been surveyed by track measurement trains.
Identification of liquefaction potential using empirical and numerical approach on Maranatha Area, Sigi Regency
Authors: Ikhsan Muhammad , Rifa’i Ahmad , Rahardjo Adam Pamudji
Published: September 2023

A Liquefaction that hit Palu City and Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi on September 28th, 2018 triggered by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake has been stated as National Disaster by BNPB. This paper aims to identify the liquefaction potential considering the soil structure, N-SPT data, seismic history, water level conditions, and relevant geotechnical data at Maranatha Area. This Village located very close to the liquefaction occurance mentioned above is chosen as the main focus location of this research. The research focused on Maranatha section of Gumbasa Irrigation Rehabilitation Project-3rd Package. Eight selected locations along the project are analyzed using the Simplified Method to identify the liquefaction potential. Based on geotechnical investigation found that the soil conditions of some areas are cohesionless. Soil exploration shows that most soil deposit consists of sandy and clay layers from the ground surface up to a depth of 20,00 meters, and a high elevation of groundwater level (-2.10 to -9.00). The potential analysis of liquefaction based on numerical approach empowers the empirical approach which indicates that among 8 boreholes, 3 of them were quite potential for liquefaction to occur and Borehole-37 was to be on concern due to its potential for flow liquefaction. It is found that certain depths of soil layers of the areas are prone to liquefaction with Potential Index of 1.70 to 10.55 (Low to High Potential).
Effect of micro-pile, stone column, and encased stone column mitigation on seismic performance of liquefiable ground in the coal-fired power station in Central Java
Authors: Asokawati Fajrina Citra , Elvirandra Laura , Hasanah Mauliyatul , Fansuri Muhammad Hamzah
Published: September 2023

Liquefaction is a disaster that can damage building infrastructure. This disaster is all too common in granular sandy soils. This is due to the subsidence and instability of the soil when subjected to shocks such as earthquakes. For this reason, mitigation efforts are needed to reduce the risk of liquefaction. This study will compare the effectiveness and influence of micro-pile, stone column, and densification mitigation methods on granular soils at the Central Java PLTU site in reducing the impact of liquefaction risk on land, which is dominated by silty sand soil types. Each type of method has its own advantages in each type of supporting soil layer and has some differences in results due to differences in the material used even in the same dimensions. The purpose of this study was to assess the most suitable use for soil types in the area of the Coal-Fired Power Station in Central Java. This model was analyzed using OpenSees PL software, considering the shocks obtained from the 2007 Niigata earthquake at PEER NGA-WEST2 by analyzing factors such as displacement and reduction in excess pore pressure.
Substitution of sand ditch system method on vacuum preloading (study case: Land preparation project in Kalimantan)
Authors: Kevin Josh , Cantik Bella Koes Paulina , Afifah Kisindi Nur
Published: September 2023

Vacuum Preloading is considered as an efficient method in soil improvement. It is complemented by the implementation of horizontal drain work, namely the Sand Ditch System and the Hand Type Connector. Decision making in the application of these methods must be adjusted to the actual needs and conditions in the project. This research was conducted in soil improvement projects in Kalimantan which was originally planned to use the Sand Ditch System. However, difficulties were found in finding sand as a media for draining water. Consequently, the method substitution was carried out to the Hand Type Connector. The purpose of this study indicate that the application of the Hand Type Connector Method is more effective and efficient in terms of cost and time compared to the Sand Ditch System. The cost and time required by the Sand Ditch System are respectively Rp 56.095,00/m2and 194 days. Meanwhile, the costs and time required by the Hand Type Connector are respectively Rp 37.250,00/m2and 183 days. Therefore, this project can save cost by 33,59% and time by 5,67%.
Consolidation settlement prediction and monitoring of toll road embankment at STA 23+650 Semarang–Demak Toll Road section
Authors: Sari Undayani Cita , Wardani Sri Prabandiyani Retno , Muntohar Agus Setyo , Partono Windu , Sadono Kresno Wikan
Published: September 2023

The development of toll road projects in Indonesia is experiencing rapid growth. However, due to the large number of toll roads being constructed over soft soil areas, it is crucial to address the issue of consolidation settlement. This is because settlement can lead to differential or excessive settlement, which potentially damages the structures built on such soil. Unfortunately, consolidation settlement on soft soils is a time-consuming process. Thus, a consolidation acceleration method is needed, one of which is to use a combination of PVD–Preloading. This method can also increase the soil’s bearing capacity, thereby contributing to the preservation and protection of systems that support human activities while maintaining a balance with nature. Therefore, this study aims to investigate consolidation settlement employing PVD–Preloading methods. The analysis focused on a case study conducted at STA 23+650 of the Semarang-Demak Toll Road section. The analysis employed the Asaoka method, integrating field monitoring instruments, along with the Terzaghi method for one-dimensional consolidation. The results showed that the settlement results from the Asaoka and Terzaghi methods correlate with the settlement plate instrumentation in the field.
Experimental study on compressive strength and infiltration rate of pervious concrete containing recycled coarse aggregate and seawater
Authors: Sulaiman Lusman , Uji Tandi , A Asbil
Published: September 2023

In this study, pervious concrete specimens were created containing 100 percent of Recycled Coarse Aggregate (RCA) as a replacement for Natural Coarse Aggregate (NCA) and seawater as a replacement for Fresh Water (FW). Eighteen specimen tests in total were prepared which consisted of nine specimens containing Recycled Coarse Aggregate Seawater (RCAS) concrete and nine specimens containing Recycled Coarse Aggregate Fresh-water (RCAF) as control concrete. Both water to cement ratio of 0.45 and RCA to cement ratio of 0.25 is determined and the mix design is calculated. Fresh concrete was cast on the cylindrical mold of 150 x 300mm in a porous formation. Then the compressive strength and infiltration rate tests were conducted to understand the performance of RCA mixed seawater (SW) at curing times of 3, 7, and 28 days. The results show that the compressive strength of RCAS can reach a peak of around 8.98 MPa compared with RCAF just around 7.27 MPa in maximum curing of 28 days and the value of RCAS samples shows that the infiltration rate is increasing linearly as compressive strength is from three days to 28 days.
Performance evaluation of high-rise apartment building using pushover analysis
Authors: Masrilayanti  , Hasibuan Yuni Aulia , Kurniawan Ruddy , Sunaryati Jati , Aidil Fitrah Ridho
Published: September 2023

Indonesia is a developing country that is experiencing rapid development growth. According to the Central Statistics Agency, in 2020 the population of Indonesia will be 270.20 million people. The increase in population from year-to-year results in increasingly narrow lands for development. Therefore, developers and businesspeople make the best use of this opportunity in the world of construction by carrying out developments, including high-rise apartments. As an earthquake-prone area, the planning process for buildings, especially tall buildings in Indonesia, must be carried out very carefully by considering the strength of the structure against high-intensity earthquake loads. Risk reduction strategies can be implemented through building vulnerability assessment by checking structural performance using pushover analysis. In this study, the performance of a 32-storey apartment building was examined using the pushover analysis method. The resulting calculation is that the performance of the structure is 0.0023 for the lateral direction and 0.0113 for the transverse direction. Through the ATC 40 method it is known that the result of structural performance is Damage Control, where after an earthquake the building is still habitable.
Analysis of ductility parameters and building performance level on dual system structure retrofitted with steel bracing
Authors: Liucius Yenny Untari , Jovan Albert
Published: September 2023

Ductility parameters and building performance level is important as a pre-assessment to a building condition. A higher building performance level will prevent the serious post-earthquake damage of building which will save environment, lives, less cost, and many more. The research is done by modelling existing structure consists of 18 floors and shear walls, then retrofitted with steel bracing with various steel profiles and layouts. The bracing is located at the perimeter of building. The ductility parameters and building performance level is obtained by using pushover analysis in Midas Gen. The result shows that UNP 150x75 with layout Type-1 (X model every two floors) is the best combination to enhance the ductility of structure and a better building performance level from DC to IO in both directions.
State of the art: Correlation self-healing agent and corrosion on concrete
Authors: Nindhita Kharisma Wira , Zaki Ahmad
Published: September 2023

Corrosion is a common problem in reinforced concrete construction. Corrosion in reinforced concrete can be initiated by cracks forming on the surface of the concrete. Widening the cracks will facilitate the ingress of aggressive liquids or gases from the surrounding environment, which will cause problems with the reinforcement and form corrosion. Self-healing methods on concrete can make efforts to prevent crack widening. The self-healing concrete method is an effort to repair damage to concrete that doesn't rely too much on the role of humans. The self-healing concrete is expected to reduce the level of cracking in concrete and reduce the diffusion rate of chloride ions in concrete to extend the concrete's life and maintain the concrete's ability to deal with environmental conditions that are too acidic. Some literature also mentions that adding self-healing agents to the concrete mixture can increase the concrete's compressive and flexural strength value. This paper describes several prospective self-healing agents for use in self-healing concrete, also the relationship between the effect of adding self-healing agents on corrosion in reinforced concrete.
A Technique of Hemoconcentration
Authors: Vertrees Roger A. , Auvil Jackson , Harding Enoch , Sweet Stephen , Rousou John H. , Engelman Richard M.
Published: September 2023

Herein is presented a technique for concentration of shed blood, that returns most of the clotting elements to the patient. 1 This system allows for flow and pressure variations which can respond to different surgical needs.
Pioglitazone-Enhanced Brown Fat Whitening Contributes to Weight Gain
in Diet-Induced Obese Mice
Authors: Yu Piaojian , Wang Wei , Guo Wanrong , Cheng Lidan , Wan Zhiping , Cheng Yanglei , Shen Yunfeng , Xu Fen
Published: September 2023

Introduction Pioglitazone is an insulin sensitizer used for the treatment
of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by activating peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor gamma. This study aimed to investigate the
effects of pioglitazone on white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue
(BAT) in diet-induced obese (DIO) mice.

Methods C57BL/6 mice were treated with pioglitazone
(30 mg/kg/day) for 4 weeks after a 16-week high-fat diet
(HFD) challenge. Body weight gain, body fat mass, energy intake, and glucose
homeostasis were measured during or after the treatment. Histopathology was
observed by hematoxylin and eosin, oil red O, immunohistochemistry, and
immunofluorescence staining. Expression of thermogenic and mitochondrial
biogenesis-related genes was detected by quantitative real-time PCR and western
blotting.

Results After 4-week pioglitazone treatment, the fasting blood glucose
levels, glucose tolerance, and insulin sensitivity were significantly improved,
but the body weight gain and fat mass were increased in DIO mice. Compared with
the HFD group, pioglitazone did not significantly affect the weights of liver
and WAT in both subcutaneous and epididymal regions. Unexpectedly, the weight of
BAT was increased after pioglitazone treatment. Histological staining revealed
that pioglitazone ameliorated hepatic steatosis, reduced the adipocyte size in
WAT, but increased the adipocyte size in BAT.

Conclusion Though pioglitazone can promote lipolysis, thermogenesis, and
mitochondrial function in WAT, it leads to impaired thermogenesis, and
mitochondrial dysfunction in BAT. In conclusion, pioglitazone could promote the
browning of WAT but led to the whitening of BAT; the latter might be a new
potential mechanism of pioglitazone-induced weight gain during T2DM
treatment.
Impact of Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment on Blood Pressure: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Lanau Neus , Mareque-Bueno Javier , Zabalza Michel
Published: September 2023

Objectives Arterial hypertension and periodontitis are two of the most common diseases worldwide and recent evidence supports a causal relationship between them. Despite all antihypertensive strategies, an important number of patients are undiagnosed and a large number of the diagnosed fail to achieve optimal blood pressure (BP) measurements. Some studies point out that periodontal treatment could have positive effects on BP levels. The aim of this study is to determine if nonsurgical periodontal treatment can help BP level control in prehypertensive patients with periodontitis.

Materials and Methods Thirty-five patients were included in the study and received nonsurgical periodontal treatment according to necessity. Clinical data, periodontal data, and BP measurements were taken at baseline, periodontal re-evaluation visit (4–6 weeks after treatment), and 6-month follow-up.

Results Periodontal treatment caused a statistically significant reduction (p < 0.05) of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at re-evaluation visit of 4.7 (p = 0.016) and 3.4 mm Hg (p = 0.015), respectively. The effect was maintained at 6-month follow-up visit with a reduction in SBP and DBP of 5.2 (p = 0.007) and 3.7 (p = 0.003) mm Hg, respectively.

Conclusion Despite the limitations of this study, it suggests that nonsurgical periodontal treatment can be effective in lowering BP levels in patients with prehypertension and periodontitis. Moreover, it highlights the importance of dentists in prevention, detection, and control of this important cardiovascular risk factor.
The characteristics of contemporary Chinese translation theory development: a systematic review of studies in core Chinese journals (2012–2022)
Authors: Qin Zhongshu , Cui Xuehai , Gao Xuesong
Published: September 2023

Researchers have long problematized the prevalence of Eurocentrism in modern Western translation theory. Alternative theories have been developing across many contexts, including China. This review examines 153 theory-related articles in four leading indexed Chinese journals that publish studies on translation. We analyzed the selected articles to explore the patterns in the development of Chinese translation theory through the past decade. Our analysis identified three characteristics of the development of Chinese translation theory: (1) Chinese translation theory developed under a heavy Western influence; (2) translation theories developed by translators; and (3) "theory"-related theoretical development on translation. These insights may help readers who do not have direct access to translation studies published in the Chinese language to better appreciate evolving translation theories that may counteract the inadequacy of Eurocentric approaches.
A systematic review of retractions in biomedical research publications: reasons for retractions and their citations in Indian affiliations
Authors: Sharma Pratibha , Sharma Bhavya , Reza Asad , Inampudi Krishna Kishore , Dhamija Rajinder K
Published: September 2023

Retractions of peer-reviewed biomedical journal articles with Indian authorship have been on the rise for many years. Our study aimed to investigate the reason behind these retractions, namely plagiarism, falsification, fabrication, duplicate publication, author conflicts, ethical issues, fake peer-reviews, and data-related issues, besides providing year-wise trends regarding retraction, authorship, impact factor, and citations. We retrieved retracted publications with Indian affiliations indexed in MEDLINE between 1 January 1990 to 31 December 2021. During this period a total of 619 papers from 372 different journals with median values (interquartile range) pertaining to impact factor [3.2 (1.5, 5.2)], retraction time [24 (10, 51)] months, pre-retraction citations [4 (1, 12)], and post-retraction citations [4 (2, 12)] were retracted. While retractions still account for a small fraction of all publications (0.1%), the overall rate of retractions, that is, the number of retractions relative to the number of newly published journal articles in a given year, has been increasing. The reasons for retractions included plagiarism (27%), falsification and fabrication (26%), duplicate publication (21%), erroneous data (12%), authorship issues (4%), fake-peer reviews (3%), and ethical and funding issues (2%). We have analysed these reasons separately and compared them with each other. Besides a spurt in retraction due to plagiarism, instances of falsification have been escalating over the past decade. Half of the papers retracted on grounds of falsification were published by repeat offender authors in high-impact journals. Furthermore, 82% of retracted papers continued to accumulate citations even after the release of the journal retraction notices. The increase in retractions raises concerns over research quality as well as the wastage of scientific resources, which is especially pressing considering the present environment of scarce funding. The problem of retractions due to reasons such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, authorship issues, and, ethical issues as well as post-retraction citations can be mitigated by educating and raising awareness on publication ethics and responsible research conduct of researchers and journal publishers. Retractions due to fabrication, falsification, and fake peer reviews are more challenging to difficult to address and require further research for the identification of effective solutions.
A high-precision automated liquid pipetting device with an interchangeable tip
Authors: Yang Xin , Wang Xiaojie , Li Baoqing , Chu Jiaru
Published: September 2023

Liquid handling is a necessary act to deal with liquid samples from scientific labs to industry. However, existing pipetting devices suffer from inaccuracy and low precision when dealing with submicroliter liquids, which significantly affect their applications in low-volume quantitation. In this article, we present an automated liquid pipetting device that can aspirate liquid from microplates and dispense nanoliter droplets with high precision. Liquid aspiration is realized by using a micropump and a solenoid valve, and on-demand nanoliter droplet printing is realized by using a low-cost and interchangeable pipette tip combined with a piezoelectric actuator. Based on the microfluidic printing technology, the volumetric coefficient of variation of the dispensed liquid is less than 2% below 1 µl. A demonstration of concentration dilution for quantitative analysis has been successfully performed using the automated liquid pipetting device, demonstrating its potential in low-volume liquid handling for a wide range of biomedical applications.
A porous-media model for reactive fluid–rock interaction in a dehydrating rock
Authors: Zafferi Andrea , Huber Konstantin , Peschka Dirk , Vrijmoed Johannes , John Timm , Thomas Marita
Published: September 2023

We study the General Equations of Non-Equilibrium Reversible–Irreversible Coupling (GENERIC) structure of models for reactive two-phase flows and their connection to a porous-media model for a reactive fluid–rock interaction used in geosciences. For this, we discuss the equilibration of fast dissipative processes in the GENERIC framework. Mathematical properties of the porous-media model and first results on its mathematical analysis are provided. The mathematical assumptions imposed for the analysis are critically validated with the thermodynamical rock datasets.
Effects of Ti3SiC2 content on the tribological and mechanical properties of spark plasma sintered Al–Si/Ti3SiC2 composites
Authors: Zhou Chaolan , Ren Yangyang
Published: September 2023

Al–Si/Ti3SiC2 composites with (10–40 wt. %) Ti3SiC2 content have been successfully fabricated by the spark plasma sintering method. The mechanical properties and wear behaviors of Al–Si/Ti3SiC2 composites have been investigated. The results revealed that the compressive and tribological performance of the composites was enhanced by adding Ti3SiC2 particles. The compressive strength was increased from 473 to 563 MPa. The optimal friction coefficient was 0.35.