bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eksplorasi Etnomatematika Pada Motif Kain Tenun Kecamatan Kodi Utara Dan Penerapannya Pada Pembelajaran Matematika
Authors: Milla Apshinta , Making Samuel , Lede Yulius Keremata
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) menemukan aspek-aspek matematika yang terdapat dalam motif kain tenun kecamatan Kodi Utara dan; 2) menerapkan aspek-aspek matematika yang terdapat dalam motif kain tenun kecamatan Kodi Utara dalam pembelajaran matematika. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa waitaru, Kecamatan Kodi Utara. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperoleh dari hasil wawancara dari ketiga narasumber yaitu pengrajin kain tenun. Data hasil wawancara berupa hasil analisis motif kain tenun kecamatan Kodi Utara yang kemudian dikaji aspek-aspek matematis berdasarkan 6 aktivitas dasar menurut Bishop (1998). Aktivitas pada pembuatan motif kain tenun pada masyarakat kecamatan Kodi Utara antara lain: 1) designing:merancang pola motif kain tenun, 2) measuring:mengukur jarak menggunakan jengkal setiap motif 3) counting:menghitung banyaknya benang yang diperlukan. Motif kain tenun memiliki aspek-aspek matematika seperti segitiga, persegi, persegi panjang, jajargenjang, trapesium, refleksi dan translasi.
Personality at Work
Authors: Ritz Joanna , Woods Stephen A. , Wille Bart , Woo Sang Eun , Nübold Annika , Beckmann Nadin , Dalal Reeshad Sam , Galic Zvonimir , Wiernik Brenton , Tett Robert P. , Pickett Jennifer , Christiansen Neil
Published: June 2023

Studies of personality at work have made significant contributions to theory and applied practice in work and organizational settings. This review article proposes that there are also reciprocal influences between core personality science and research on personality in work and organizations, each drawing on insights from the other. Following this tradition, the objective of this article is to review key foundations of research in a way that informs and critically reflects on state-of-the-art evidence in four main themes: (1) conceptualization and structure of personality at work, (2) personality assessment in work settings, (3) personality processes and dynamics at work, and (4) impact of situations on personaliy at work. Critically reflections on key implications, and directions for future research are presented, anticipating how the field may adapt to the changing nature of work and society.
Combining Sensors and Surveys to Study Social Interactions: A Case of Four Science Conferences
Authors: Génois Mathieu , Zens Maria , Oliveira Marcos , Lechner Clemens M. , Schaible Johann , Strohmaier Markus
Published: June 2023

We present a unique collection of four data sets to study social behaviour, collected during international scientific conferences. Interactions between participants were tracked using the SocioPatterns platform, which allows collecting face-to-face physical proximity events every 20 seconds. Through accompanying surveys, we gathered extensive information about the participants: sociodemographic characteristics, Big Five personality traits, DIAMONDS situation perceptions, measure of scientific attractiveness, motivations for attending the conferences, and perceptions of the crowd. Linking the sensor and survey data provides a rich window into social behaviour. At the individual level, the data sets allow personality scientists to investigate individual differences in social behaviour and pinpoint which individual characteristics (e.g., social roles, personality traits, situation perceptions) drive these individual differences. At the group level, the data allow to study the mechanisms responsible for interacting patterns within a scientific crowd during a social, networking and idea-sharing event.
THE INFLUENCE OF PROFESSIONALISM, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND COMPETENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF INDONESIAN NAVY SOLDIER AT LANAL PALU
Authors: Rahmadi Rahadian , Natsir Syahir , Miru Sulaeman
Published: June 2023

This research aimed to analyze the influence of professionalism, organizational culture and competence on the performance of Navy soldiers at Lanal Palu. This research applied verification type of research with a research population of 108 navy soldiers at the Palu Navy Base where all soldiers are used as research samples through census method. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression. The results show that the variables of professionalism, organizational culture, and competence simultaneously have positive and significant influence on the performance of soldiers, partially the variables of professionalism, organizational culture, and competence also have positive and significant influence on the performance of the Indonesian Navy soldiers of Palu. The value of the correlation coefficient (R) shows that the close relationship (correlation) of the variables of professionalism, organizational culture, and competence with the performance of Indonesian Navy soldiers of Palu is 93.2% (very strong) with a determinant coefficient value (Adjusted R-Square) of 0.864, meaning that the variable of Soldier performance can be explained by variables of professionalism, organizational culture, and competence of 86.4%.

Keywords : Professionalism, Organizational Culture, Competence, Soldier Performance.
THE INFLUENCE OF PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE, PRODUCT EXPERIENCE, AND PRODUCTS BENEFITS ON CUSTOMERS’ SATISFACTION AND ITS IMPACT ON E-WOM MS GLOW COSMETIC CUSTOMERS IN PALU CITY
Authors: Nur Faizan Safna , Dg. Parani Syamsul Bahri , Tombolotutu Muzakir
Published: June 2023

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of product knowledge, product experience and product benefits have significant effect on customers’ satisfaction and its impact on the E-Wom of MS Glow Cosmetics customers in Palu City. The research population were MS Glow Cosmetics customers in Palu City. The sample in this research were 80 respondents. This is causal descriptive research with the data analysis technique used is partial least square (PLS). The data analysis technique used a smart software program (PLS) 3.0. The results reveal that the product knowledge variable have positive and significant influence on customers’ satisfaction with MS Glow Cosmetics in Palu City with a Sig-t value of 0.003. Furthermore, the product knowledge variable has positive and significant influence on the E-Wom of MS Glow Cosmetic customers in Palu City with a Sig-t value of 0.002. The product experience variable has positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction with MS Glow Cosmetics in Palu City with a Sig-t value of 0.000. The product experience variable has an influence, but is not significant on the E-WOM of MS Glow Cosmetics customers in Palu City with a Sig-t value of 0.176. Furthermore, the product benefit variable has an influence, but is not significant on customer satisfaction with MS Glow Cosmetics in Palu City with a Sig-t value of 0.095. The product benefit variable has a positive and significant influence on the E-Wom of MS Glow Cosmetics customers in Palu City with a Sig-t value of 0.049. And finally, the customer satisfaction variable has a positive and significant influence on the E-WOM of MS Glow Cosmetics customers in Palu City with a Sig-t value of 0.010.

Keywords : Product Knowledge, Product Experience, Product Benefits, Customer Satisfaction and E-Wom.
THE INFLUENCE OF SERVICE QUALITY AND BRAND IMAGE ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY WITH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE AT PT. TOYOTA HASJRAT ABADI MUTIARA IN PALU CITY
Authors: Indriany Indriany , P. Adam Rosida , Ponirin Ponirin
Published: June 2023

This research aims to find out the influence of service quality and brand image on customer loyalty with customer satisfaction as an intervening variable atPT. Toyota Hasjrat Abadi Mutiara Palu. The population consists of customers in Palu City who use the PT. Toyota Hasjrat Abadi Mutiara Palu. This type of research is explanatory research using a quantitative approach with a total sample of 120 respondents. The data analysis technique used was Partial Least Square (PLS) with the sampling technique using the structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. The results of the research show that service quality has a positive and insignificant influence on customer loyalty, brand image has a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty, service quality has a positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction, brand image has a positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction, customer loyalty has a positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction, service quality through customer satisfaction has a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty, and brand image through customer satisfaction has a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty.

 

Keywords: ServiceQuality, Brand Image, Customer Loyalty, Customer Satisfaction.
THE INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL MARKETING, PRODUCT QUALITY, AND PRICE ON THE DECISIONS TO PURCHASE AT NIM SHOP AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SATISFACTION OF CUSTOMER
Authors: Farreza Farreza , Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih , Asngadi Asngadi
Published: June 2023

This research aims to determine the influence of Digital Marketing, Product Quality, and Price on Purchasing Decisions with Consumer Satisfaction as an Intervening Variable. The population was the people of Palu who shop at Nim Shop. Type of the research was explanatory research using a quantitative approach with a total sample of 100 respondents. The data analysis technique used Partial Least Square (PLS) with the sampling technique applied the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. The results of the research show that digital marketing has a significant influence on purchasing decisions; Product quality has a significant influence on purchasing decisions; Prices have a significant influence on purchasing decisions; Purchase decisions have a significant influence on purchase satisfaction; Digital marketing has a significant influence on purchase satisfaction; Product quality has a significant influence on purchase satisfaction; Price has a significant influence on purchase satisfaction; There is no direct influence of digital marketing on purchase satisfaction through purchasing decisions; The direct influence of product quality on purchase satisfaction through purchasing decisions; The direct influence of price on purchase satisfaction through purchasing decisions.

 

Keywords: Digital Marketing, Product Quality, Price, Consumer Satisfaction, Purchase Decision
PENGARUH OPINI AUDIT, LABA PERUSAHAAN, DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PADA PERUSAHAAN PROPERTI DAN REAL ESTATE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Sari Dwi Endah Kartika , Muslih Mochamad
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk membuktikan adanya pengaruh opini audit, laba bersih dan ukuran perusahaan terhadap harga saham. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan properti dan real estate yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2011-2015. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh opini audit terhadap harga saham tidak signifikan. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa laba bersih dan ukuran perusahan secara individual berpengaruh signifikan terhadap harga saham
PENGARUH TATA KELOLA PERUSAHAAN DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN LQ45 DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA (BEI)
Authors: Muslih Mochamad , Hartati Intan
Published: June 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mempelajari pengaruh ukuran dewan direksi, ukuran dewan komisaris, dan ukuran perusahaan terhadap kinerja perusahaan LQ45 yang terdaftar di bursa efek Indonesia (BEI) tahun 2014-2018. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasinya adalah perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia yang masuk klasifikasi LQ 45. Sampelnya adalah perusahaan LQ45 yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2014-2018. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ukuran dewan direksi berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja perusahaan, ukuran dewan komisaris tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja perusahaan, dan ukuran perusahaan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja perusahaan
Partial substitution of exogenously applied phosphatic fertilizers by phosphate solubilizing bacteria in maize under calcareous soil
Authors: Hajira  , Jamal Yousaf , Adnan Muhammad , Ahmad Manzoor , Mussarat Maria , Saleem Muhammad Hamzah , Saeed Beena , Wahid Fazli , Ullah Rafi , Fahad Shah , Ali Baber , Khan Imtiaz , Ercisli Sezai , Golokhvast Kirill S.
Published: June 2023

Phosphorus (P) availability is the major constrain in obtaining optimum crop yield in calcareous soils due to its precipitation as dicalcium and octacalcium phosphate by reacting with Ca+2and Mg+2. Therefore, we explored the role of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (without and with PSB @ 2 kg ha−1) in optimizing maize yield and P availability from soluble and insoluble P sources applied @ of 100 kg P2O5into calcareous soil. PSB inoculation significantly improved maize plant height (5.6%), 1,000 grain weight (11%), dry matter (7.5%), stover (10.8%) and grain yield (6.8%), plant P concentration (10.1%) and uptake (18.6%), extractable P (3.1%), agronomic (48%) and uptake (53%) P use efficiency over uninoculated plots. Phosphorus application significantly improved maize yield, soil health and agronomic P use efficiency (4.84 times over control); however, its impact was more pronounced when applied as 50% P each from farmyard manure (FYM) and single super phosphate (SSP). On the basis of overall performance, the sources were ranked as 50% FYM + 50% SSP >50% rock phosphate (RP) + 50% SSP > 100% SSP > 75% FYM + 25% SSP > 75% RP +25% SSP > 100% FYM > 100 RP > control. Interactively, a significant and maximum increased over absolute control in most of the soil and plant tested characteristics were observed when 100 kg P2O5ha−1was supplemented 50% each as FYM and SSP along with PSB inoculation which was followed by 50% P each as FYM and SSP demonstrating that PSB were effective in enhancing RP solubilization under calcareous soil. Maximum value cost ratio of 3.1 was observed for 50% P each as FYM and SSP + PSB which was similar to 100% P as FYM + PSB and 75% FYM+ 25% SSP + PSB. Therefore, in calcareous soil P shall be amended 50% each as organic and mineral sources with PSB for its efficient utilization and obtaining optimum yield of maize.
Diagnostic value and characteristic analysis of serum nucleocapsid antigen in COVID-19 patients
Authors: Zhang Xihong , Qian Chungen , Yang Li , Gao Huixia , Jiang Ping , Dai Muwei , Wang Yuling , Kang Haiyan , Xu Yi , Hu Qian , Feng Fumin , Cheng Bangning , Dai Erhei
Published: June 2023

Background

To date, several types of laboratory tests for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis have been developed. However, the clinical importance of serum severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleocapsid antigen (N-Ag) remains to be fully elucidated. In this study, we sought to investigate the value of serum SARS-CoV-2 N-Ag for COVID-19 diagnosis and to analyze N-Ag characteristics in COVID-19 individuals.

Methods

Serum samples collected from 215 COVID-19 patients and 65 non-COVID-19 individuals were used to quantitatively detect N-Ag via chemiluminescent immunoassay according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Results

The sensitivity and specificity of the N-Ag assay were 64.75% (95% confidence interval (95% CI) [55.94–72.66%]) and 100% (95% CI [93.05–100.00%]), respectively, according to the cut-off value recommended by the manufacturer. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve showed a sensitivity of 100.00% (95% CI [94.42–100.00%]) and a specificity of 71.31% (95% CI [62.73–78.59%]). The positive rates and levels of serum SARS-CoV-2 N-Ag were not related to sex, comorbidity status or disease severity of COVID-19 (all P < 0.001). Compared with RT‒PCR, there was a lower positive rate of serum N-Ag for acute COVID-19 patients (P < 0.001). The positive rate and levels of serum SARS-CoV-2 N-Ag in acute patients were significantly higher than those in convalescent patients (all P < 0.001). In addition, the positive rate of serum SARS-CoV-2 N-Ag in acute COVID-19 patients was higher than that of serum antibodies (IgM, IgG, IgA and neutralizing antibodies (Nab)) against SARS-CoV-2 (all P < 0.001). However, the positive rate of serum SARS-CoV-2 N-Ag in convalescent COVID-19 patients was significantly lower than that of antibodies (all P < 0.001).

Conclusion

Serum N-Ag can be used as a biomarker for early COVID-19 diagnosis based on appropriate cut-off values. In addition, our study also demonstrated the relationship between serum N-Ag and clinical characteristics.
Influence of Nitrogen and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Authors: Singh Priyesh Prakash , Debbarma Victor
Published: June 2023

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) to evaluate the influence of nitrogen and zinc on the growth and yield of barley (Hordeum vulgare), which consisted of three levels of nitrogen (50, 60 and 70 kg/ha) with zinc combination (15,20 and 25 kg/ha). The soil of experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 8.0), low in organic carbon (0.62 %), available N (225 kg/ha), available P (38.2 kg/ha) and available K (240.7 kg/ha). The results revealed that significant and higher plant height (92.18 cm), maximum number of tillers /hill (5.00), higher plant dry weight (35.77 g), maximum number of effective tillers/hill (3.33), spike length (8.00 cm), grains/spike (64.07), test weight (38.02 g), grain yield (5.84 t/ha), straw yield (7.59 t/ha),  gross returns (1,29,640.00 INR/ha), Net returns (90,919.00 INR/ha) and Benefit cost ratio (2.34) was recorded in treatment 9 [Nitrogen (70kg/ha) + Zinc (25kg/ha)].
Effect of Edible Coating on Shelf-life Enhancement of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) at Ambient Conditions
Authors: Bakhla Ritu , Joseph Annjoe V. , Topno Samir
Published: June 2023

An experiment was conducted on the effect of edible coating on shelf-life enhancement of papaya (Carica papaya L.) at ambient conditions. The main aim of this study was to increase the shelf life of papaya by using edible coating. Postharvest losses in fruits is a serious problem due to rapid deterioration during storage. Use of edible coatings over fruits is used to improve their quality and enhance the shelf life. The main purpose of this study was to assess the effect of aloe vera gel, beeswax, paraffin wax and gelatine coating in extending the shelf-life of papaya including physico-chemical changes under ambient storage conditions. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized design (CRD) with 7 treatments and 3 replications. The treatment consisted of coating material with Aloe vera gel 0.5% (T1), Aloe vera gel 1%(T2), Aloe vera gel 1.5%(T3), Beeswax 6% (T4), Paraffin wax 100% (T5), Gelatin10%(T6), Control(T7) and freshly harvested papaya fruits. Statistical analysis revealed that among all the treatments, the maximum effect on extending the shelf-life and delaying the ripening was recorded in paraffin wax coated papaya fruits. Therefore, coating of papaya fruits with paraffin wax can be suggested as a post-harvest treatment to enhance the shelf-life.
A Study on the Knowledge about Improved Sugarcane Production Technology in Basti District of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Verma Ajay , Mazhar Syed H.
Published: June 2023

This study was undertaken to assess the knowledge of farmers towards improved Sugarcane production technology in Basti district of Utter Pradesh, India. The data were collected through pre-tested interview schedule form for 120 respondents who were selected randomly.. Statistical analysis was conducted after preliminary data cleaning. The study revealed that  a) most respondents were middle aged with 56.66 percent , b) 38.38 percent respondents had marginal land holding, c)The maximum number of respondents having medium level scientific orientation, mass media exposure, extension contact and d) 45.00 percent of the respondents had medium level of knowledge about sugarcane production technology. Respondents had knowledge about field preparation, varieties, time of sowing and harvesting. However, and they had less knowledge about seed treatment, yield of sugarcane par ha etc. Other attributes such as age, education, caste, annual income, source of information, scientific orientation, mass media exposure, risk bearing capacity and extension contact were positively and significantly correlated with knowledge of sugarcane production technology.
The Possibility of Adopting Program and Performance Budget to Evaluate the Performance of Banks
Authors: Al-Tameemi Batool Younus Sabeeh
Published: June 2023

This study examines program and performance budget and its role in evaluating bank performance. Program and performance budget represents a system for preparing a budget for all expenses allocated each year. The budgeting process begins for each job within the bank and is analyzed according to its needs and costs. Subsequently, a budget is prepared based on the requirements of the upcoming period, regardless of any increase or decrease compared to the previous one. Program and performance budget contributes to cost reduction by avoiding the fluctuations that occur in the budget of the previous period. However, it requires more time than traditional budgeting, which does not hinder its implementation. The study applied program and performance budget to a private bank listed in the Iraq Stock Exchange. The aim was to develop the banks budget by using program and performance budget as a tool for planning, control, and performance evaluation. The necessary applications were carried out to implement it, including identifying key programs and related activities, allocating expenses based on the categorization of those activities and programs, and excluding expenses unrelated to performance, which reflects efficiency in performance. The following were the main conclusions: 1. The possibility of implementing program and performance budget in banks to achieve effective accountability and control. 2. Defining actual achievement standards, measuring efficiency, and making decisions for future years. The study arrived at a set of recommendations, including: 1. The necessity of preparing financial and accounting data with minimal time, effort, and cost, and providing competent human, administrative, and accounting resources to implement program and performance budget without problems and difficulties. 2. Encouraging management to make strategic decisions based on the data of program and performance budget, as it helps in continuous evaluation and review of those decisions in order to face financial and economic crises and address unstable conditions.
Greenhouse Farm Monitoring is Automated with Smart Controls
Authors: Kanagala Santoshi , Al Khalaifin Mazing Humaid Said Salim , Al-Harthi Ahmed Amur Rashid Sultan , Al-ahdhami Sulaiman Saif Amur
Published: June 2023

In the modern day, greenhouses have emerged as a well-liked option for sustainable agriculture due to the growing worry about climate change and the rising demand for food production. Because of the growing concern about climate change and the increased demand for food production, greenhouses are becoming a preferred approach for sustainable agriculture. To get around these problems, clever control systems using Arduino microcontrollers have been developed to automatically monitor and regulate the ambient conditions within the greenhouse. Before a problem arises, intelligent control systems can identify and mitigate possible hazards. A more ecologically friendly and productive approach to farming may be achieved via the use of sophisticated management systems in greenhouses. The major objective of the project is to build greenhouses that provide a suitable environment with a high production capacity, protect endangered plants, and conserve peoples time and energy. We ll use the Arduino to help us automate this process. The Arduino is a device that has outputs that are used in greenhouses and inputs (sensors) that can be programmed in C++ on a computer. The tools and materials we utilize for the project are an Arduino, a fan, a spray can, a humidity sensor, a lighting sensor, and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor in our project is utilized to measure temperature. It will send a sensor to Arduino when the temperature rises or falls. To maintain a temperature that is comfortable for the plants, the fan or air conditioner is switched on. When there is insufficient light, the light sensor sends a signal to the Arduino to switch on the lights. It measures the moisture content of the soil. It will be transmitted to Arduino if the soil needs water. Through a DC motor, water flows. In order to provide an appropriate climate for plants without a human to take care of them, a smart control of greenhouse utilizing Arduino is used.
COPD Mortality, Goals-of-Care Conversations in Serious Illness, and Advocating for Climate Change Science and Gun Violence Prevention—Highlights From the American Thoracic Society Conference
Authors: Walter Kristin
Published: June 2023

This Medical News article is an interview with Debra Boyer, MD, MHPE, chair of the 2023 American Thoracic Society Conference.
Fever, Pancytopenia, and Tender Erythematous Plaques in a Patient With Multiple Myeloma
Authors: Yamaga Misako , Katayama Sho , Ota Mitsuhito
Published: June 2023

A man in his late 60s who had received the first cycle of a chemotherapeutic regimen of ixazomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for multiple myeloma presented to the dermatologic clinic with a 10-day history of fever and tender lesions on the neck and trunk. What is your diagnosis?
Influence of air mapping errors on the dosimetric accuracy of prostate CBCT‐guided online adaptive radiation therapy
Authors: Lemus Olga M. Dona , Tanny Sean , Cummings Michael , Webster Matthew , Wancura Joshua , Jung Hyunuk , Zhou Yuwei , Yoon Jihyung , Pacella Matthew , Zheng Dandan
Published: June 2023

Purpose

CBCT‐guided online adaptive radiotherapy (oART) plans presently utilize daily synthetic CTs (sCT) that are automatically generated using deformable registration algorithms. These algorithms may have poor performance at reproducing variable volumes of gas present during treatment. Therefore, we have analyzed the air mapping error between the daily CBCTs and the corresponding sCT and explored its dosimetric effect on oART plan calculation.

Methods

Abdominopelvic air volume was contoured on both the daily CBCT images and the corresponding synthetic images for 207 online adaptive pelvic treatments. Air mapping errors were tracked over all fractions. For two case studies representing worst case scenarios, dosimetric effects of air mapping errors were corrected in the sCT images using the daily CBCT air contours, then recalculating dose. Dose volume histogram statistics and 3D gamma passing rates were used to compare the original and air‐corrected sCT‐based dose calculations.

Results

All analyzed patients showed observable air pocket contour differences between the sCT and the CBCT images. The largest air volume difference observed in daily CBCT images for a given patient was 276.3 cc, a difference of more than 386% compared to the sCT. For the two case studies, the largest observed change in DVH metrics was a 2.6% reduction in minimum PTV dose, with all other metrics varying by less than 1.5%. 3D gamma passing rates using 1%/1 mm criteria were above 90% when comparing the uncorrected and corrected dose distributions.

Conclusion

Current CBCT‐based oART workflow can lead to inaccuracies in the mapping of abdominopelvic air pockets from daily CBCT to the sCT images used for the optimization and calculation of the adaptive plan. Despite the large observed mapping errors, the dosimetric effects of such differences on the accuracy of the adapted plan dose calculation are unlikely to cause differences greater than 3% for prostate treatments.
Surface Triboelectrification of MXenes with Fluorine Groups for Flexible Energy Harvesting and Sensing
Authors: Jin Long , Li Zhaoyu , Huang Haichao , Chu Xiang , Deng Weili , Zhang Jieling , Ao Yong , Xu Tianpei , Tian Guo , Yang Tao , Tang Lihua , Yang Weiqing
Published: June 2023

Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has attracted attention for flexible electronics in the past decade. MXene is gradually applied in TENGs for performance enhancement, but the surface triboelectrification mechanism still needs to be further investigated experimentally. Herein, an experimental approach of regulating MXene fluorine groups by alkalization as a contrast to validate the mechanism is proposed. The MXene film and alkalized MXene film are studied to exploit the surface state. Compared with alkalized MXene‐based TENGs, MXene‐based TENG obtains enhancement in open‐circuit voltage, short‐circuit current, and output power by 4.1 times, 4.6 times, and even 136.6 times, respectively. The excellent performance enables flexible sensing and energy harvesting. Notably, this work reveals MXene surface triboelectrification mechanism and might motivate a new approach for TENG performance enhancement.
Antigen‐Capturing Dendritic‐Cell–Targeting Nanoparticles for Enhanced Tumor Immunotherapy Based on Photothermal‐Therapy–Induced In Situ Vaccination
Authors: Li Yingmin , Luo Yang , Hou Lamei , Huang Zhengjie , Wang Yi , Zhou Shaobing
Published: June 2023

In situ vaccines have revolutionized immunotherapy as they can stimulate tumor‐specific immune responses, with the cancer being the antigen source. However, the heterogeneity of tumor antigens and insufficient dendritic cells (DCs) activation result in low cancer immunogenicity and hence poor vaccine response. Herein, a new in situ vaccine composed of acid‐responsive liposome‐coated polydopamine (PDA) nanoparticles modified with mannose and loaded with resiquimod (R848) is designed to promote the efficacy of immunotherapy. The in situ vaccine can actively target the tumor site based on the decomposition of the liposome, while the PDA nanoparticles promote photothermal therapy and capture the immunogenic cell‐death–induced tumor‐associated antigens based on the adsorption effect of dopamine‐mimetic mussels. The PDA nanoparticles, which are modified with a mannose ligand, target the DCs and release R848 for activated antigen presentation. As a result, the in situ vaccine not only effectively activates the maturation of the DCs but also significantly enhances their effect on cytotoxic T lymphocyte cells. Furthermore, the vaccine effectively inhibits the distant recurrence and metastasis of tumors via long‐term immune memory effects. Therefore, the in situ vaccine provides a potential strategy for improving the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy.
See‐Through Flexible Photovoltaic Modules of Ultrathin Silicon Solar Microcells Enhanced by Synergistic Luminescent and Reflective Near‐Infrared Backplanes
Authors: Cho Whibeom , Lee Shin Hyung , Go Woonhae , Lee Sung‐Min
Published: June 2023

Ultrathin single‐crystalline silicon solar microcells assembled into see‐through and flexible modules have exhibited broadly applicable cost‐effective photovoltaics with reliable durability and efficiency. However, their module output power has suffered from inherent limitations caused by the inferior photon absorption property and the inactive see‐through windows. Herein a strategy is presented to enhance the performance of see‐through flexible ultrathin silicon microcell modules by employing visibly transparent but near‐infrared‐manipulatable optical backplanes, such as a luminescent waveguide gathering near‐infrared photons and a backside reflector mitigating near‐infrared photon escape. Simultaneous integration of these near‐infrared backplanes provides more photovoltaic gains to silicon solar modules than the sum of each backplane capability, and this synergy is due to the promoted properties of the photoluminescence process and waveguiding. The experimental module with ≈3‐µm thick silicon solar microcells can achieve up to ≈40%‐boosted output power generation when assisted by these backplanes. Detailed studies of optical and photovoltaic characterizations for near‐infrared backplanes and their integration modules elucidate the effectiveness of designed backplanes for see‐through flexible silicon photovoltaics.
Competitive Li+ Coordination in Ionogel Electrolytes for Enhanced Li‐Ion Transport Kinetics
Authors: Li Jiafeng , Zhang Tao , Hui Xiaobin , Zhu Ruixiao , Sun Qiqi , Li Xiaoxuan , Yin Longwei
Published: June 2023

Developing ionogel electrolytes based on ionic liquid instead of volatile liquid in gel polymer electrolytes is regarded to be effective to diminish safety concerns in terms of overheating and fire. Herein, a zwitterion‐based copolymer matrix based on the copolymerization of trimethylolpropane ethoxylate triacrylate (ETPTA) and 2‐methacryloyloxyethylphosphorylcholine (MPC, one typical zwitterion) is developed. It is shown that introducing zwitterions into ionogel electrolytes can effectively optimize local lithium‐ion (Li+) coordination environment to improve Li+ transport kinetics. The interactions between Li+ and bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (TFSI−)/MPC lead to the formation of Li+ coordination shell jointly occupied by MPC and TFSI−. Benefiting from the competitive Li+ attraction of TFSI− and MPC, the energy barrier of Li+ desolvation is sharply decreased and thus the room‐temperature ionic conductivity can reach a value of 4.4 × 10−4 S cm−1. Besides, the coulombic interaction between TFSI− and MPC can greatly decrease the reduction stability of TFSI−, boosting in situ derivation of LiF‐enriched solid electrolyte interface  layer on lithium metal surface. As expected, the assembled Li||LiFePO4 cells deliver a high reversible discharge capacity of 139 mAh g−1 at 0.5 C and good cycling stability. Besides, the pouch cells exhibit a steady open‐circuit voltage and can operate normally under abuse testing (fold, cut), showing its outstanding safety performance.
Perovskite Nanocrystals Protected by Hermetically Sealing for Highly Bright and Stable Deep‐Blue Light‐Emitting Diodes
Authors: Hong Yongju , Yu Chungman , Je Hyeondoo , Park Jin Young , Kim Taekyung , Baik Hionsuck , Tomboc Gracita M. , Kim Youngseo , Ha Jung Min , Joo Jinwhan , Kim Chai Won , Woo Han Young , Park Sungnam , Choi Dong Hoon , Lee Kwangyeol
Published: June 2023

Metal–halide perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) have emerged as suitable light‐emitting materials for light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) and other practical applications. However, LEDs with perovskite NCs undergo environment‐induced and ion‐migration‐induced structural degradation during operation; therefore, novel NC design concepts, such as hermetic sealing of the perovskite NCs, are required. Thus far, viable synthetic conditions to form a robust and hermetic semiconducting shell on perovskite NCs have been rarely reported for LED applications because of the difficulties in the delicate engineering of encapsulation techniques. Herein, a highly bright and durable deep‐blue perovskite LED (PeLED) formed by hermetically sealing perovskite NCs with epitaxial ZnS shells is reported. This shell protects the perovskite NCs from the environment, facilitates charge injection/transport, and effectively suppresses interparticle ion migration during the LED operation, resulting in exceptional brightness (2916 cd m−2) at 451 nm and a high external quantum efficiency of 1.32%. Furthermore, even in the unencapsulated state, the LED shows a long operational lifetime (T50) of 1192 s (≈20 min) in the air. These results demonstrate that the epitaxial and hermetic encapsulation of perovskite NCs is a powerful strategy for fabricating high‐performance deep‐blue‐emitting PeLEDs.
Forage harvest management impacts “Kernza” intermediate wheatgrass productivity across North America
Authors: Culman Steve , Pinto Priscila , Pugliese Jennie , Crews Timothy , DeHaan Lee , Jungers Jake , Larsen Jamie , Ryan Matthew , Schipanski Meagan , Sulc Mark , Wayman Sandra , Wiedenhoeft Mary , Stoltenberg David , Picasso Valentin
Published: June 2023

Intermediate wheatgrass [IWG, Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D.R. Dewey, trade name Kernza] is a widely adapted, cool‐season forage grass, actively bred for perennial grain production. Most of IWG's net primary productivity is directed to nonreproductive structures, so dual‐use strategies to harvest both grain and forage represent a potentially viable pathway to increase its productivity and profitability. We conducted a 3‐year trial at nine diverse environments across North America to evaluate grain and forage yields and forage nutritive value of an early IWG breeding line under contrasting forage harvest managements. These included control (no forage harvest), summer forage harvest immediately after grain harvest, and summer forage harvest with spring or fall forage harvests. Across all sites, IWG grain yields averaged 745, 296, and 221 kg ha−1 for the first, second, and third years, respectively. Grain yields were influenced more by stand age than site. Summer forage mass after grain harvest averaged 6.0, 4.5, and 5.7 Mg ha−1 respectively for the first 3 years. Forage mass was less influenced by stand age, and more by site and forage harvest frequency. Fall forage harvest increased grain yields while spring forage harvests decreased grain yields and both treatments increased total relative feed nutritive values. Collectively, our results demonstrate that harvesting forage can improve both grain yield and forage nutritive values. Farmers growing IWG as a perennial grain can benefit from dual‐use management by harvesting both grain and forage.
Impact of pubertal timing and socioeconomic status on adult height and body proportions in Igbo ethnicity
Authors: Sunday Obaje Godwin , Elsie Ada Obi
Published: June 2023

Objectives

Age at menarche is a marker of pubertal timing that may influence adult height and body proportions. Previous studies have shown that socioeconomic status can affect age at menarche and growth patterns in different populations. This study aims to examine the associations between age at menarche, socioeconomic status, height, and leg length in a sample of Igbo ethnicity.

Methods

The study used data from questionnaires and anthropometric measurements of 300 female students aged 18–25 years. Study tested the hypotheses that earlier menarche is associated with shorter stature and shorter leg length, and that these associations are modified by socioeconomic status using nonparametric analysis.

Results

Mean age at menarche was fluctuating around 12.84 ± 1.40 and 13.59 ± 1.41 years with school girls and grew 3.0 cm taller per year birth cohort. The study also found that girls with earlier menarche were shorter adult height (162.51 ± 6.00) compared with girls who have menarche at a later age. The linear regression coefficients (bs) ranged from 0.37–0.49 in later year birth cohort and 0.37–0.44 in early year birth cohort for height. The effect of age at menarche on leg length was similar to the relation between age at menarche and birth cohort height.

Conclusion

The study will contribute to the understanding of how pubertal timing and socioeconomic status interact to shape adult health outcomes in a transitioning population.
Biallelic variants in NUDCD2 associated with a multiple malformation syndrome with cholestasis and renal failure
Authors: Scheuerle Angela E. , Ni Min , Ahmad Aaliya A. , Timmons Charles F. , Rakheja Dinesh , Gordon Erin E. , Boothe Megan
Published: June 2023

NudC‐like protein 2 (NUDCD2) is a 4‐exon protein‐coding gene at 5q34. The protein appears to act in concert with other genes regulating cell migration and microtubule extension. Early studies in model organisms show associations with LIS1, HERC2, and cohesin subunits via a co‐chaperone function with Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90). It is a candidate gene for human pathology. We present two unrelated patients with biallelic variants in NUDCD2. Their phenotypes comprise similar dysmorphic facies, midline brain hypoplasia, hypothyroidism, pulmonary and aortic valve stenosis, severe dysfunction of the liver and kidneys, profound hypotonia, and early death. The cellular analysis demonstrates the absence of the NUDCD2 protein in fibroblasts of one patient with biallelic loss‐of‐function variants. The data suggest that NUDCD2 deficiency causes this recognizable syndrome that has features of a ciliopathy with additional complications.
Chitin‐ and Streptavidin‐Mediated Affinity Purification Systems: A Screening Platform for Enzyme Discovery
Authors: Kato Shunsuke , Takeuchi Koki , Iwaki Motonao , Miyazaki Kentaro , Honda Kohsuke , Hayashi Takashi
Published: June 2023

Affinity purification of recombinant proteins is an essential technique in biotechnology. However, current affinity purification methods are very cost‐intensive, and this imposes limits on versatile use of affinity purification for obtaining purified proteins for a variety of applications. To overcome this problem, we developed a new affinity purification system which we call CSAP (chitin‐ and streptavidin‐mediated affinity purification) for low‐cost purification of Strep‐tag II fusion proteins. The CSAP system is designed to utilize commercially available chitin powder as a chromatography matrix, thereby significantly improving the cost‐efficiency of protein affinity purification. We investigated the CSAP system for protein screening in 96‐well format as a demonstration. Through the screening of 96 types of purified hemoproteins, several proteins capable of the catalytic diastereodivergent synthesis of cyclopropanes were identified as candidates for an abiotic carbene transfer reaction.
Preparation and Reactivity Study of a Versatile Trifluoromethylthiolating Agent: S‐Trifluoromethyl Trifluoromethanesulfonothioate (TTST)
Authors: Yang Yuhao , Miraghaee Seyedesahar , Pace Renee , Umemoto Teruo , Hammond Gerald B.
Published: June 2023

A novel, air and thermally stable, yet highly reactive trifluoromethylthiolating reagent, CF3SO2SCF3 (1), was prepared easily in one step from commercially inexpensive CF3SO2Na and Tf2O. 1 is a highly versatile and atom‐efficient reagent that can generate one equivalent of CF3S+, two equivalents of CF3S−, or a combination of CF3S⋅/CF3⋅ species. Many high‐yielding CF3S reactions of C, O, S, and N‐nucleophiles were achieved, including the simple‐step preparations of many reported CF3S reagents. 1 delivered a hitherto hard‐to‐synthesize ArOSCF3 that was followed by a novel CF3SII‐rearrangement. Through Cu or TDAE/Ph3P combinations, 1 generated two equivalents of CF3S anion species, and the photo‐catalyzed reactions of alkenes with 1 provided CF3/CF3S‐containing products in high atom‐efficiency.
X‐Ray‐Induced Drug Release for Cancer Therapy
Authors: Liu Hui , Zhao Jun , Xue Yufei , Zhang Jiaxin , Bai Hua , Pan Sijun , Peng Bo , Li Lin , Voelcker Nicolas H.
Published: June 2023

Drug delivery systems (DDSs) are designed to deliver therapeutic agents to specific target sites while minimizing systemic toxicity. Recent developments in drug‐loaded DDSs have demonstrated promising characteristics and paved new pathways for cancer treatment. Light, a prevalent external stimulus, is widely utilized to trigger drug release. However, conventional light sources primarily concentrate on the ultraviolet (UV) and visible light regions, which suffer from limited biological tissue penetration. This limitation hinders applications for deep‐tissue tumor drug release. Given their deep tissue penetration and well‐established application technology, X‐rays have recently received attention for the pursuit of controlled drug release. With precise spatiotemporal and dosage controllability, X‐rays stand as an ideal stimulus for achieving controlled drug release in deep‐tissue cancer therapy. This article explores the recent advancements in using X‐rays for stimulus‐triggered drug release in DDSs and delves into their action mechanisms.
Dynamical Equilibrium between Brønsted and Lewis Sites in Zeolites: Framework‐Associated Octahedral Aluminum
Authors: Jin Mengting , Ravi Manoj , Lei Chen , Heard Christopher J. , Brivio Federico , Tošner Zdeněk , Grajciar Lukáš , van Bokhoven Jeroen A. , Nachtigall Petr
Published: June 2023

While the structures of Brønsted acid sites (BAS) in zeolites are well understood, those of Lewis acid sites (LAS) remain an active area of investigation. Under hydrated conditions, the reversible formation of framework‐associated octahedral aluminum has been observed in zeolites in the acidic form. However, the structure and formation mechanisms are currently unknown. In this work, combined experimental 27Al NMR spectroscopy and computational data reveal for the first time the details of the zeolite framework‐associated octahedral aluminium. The octahedral LAS site becomes kinetically allowed and thermodynamically stable under wet conditions in the presence of multiple nearby BAS sites. The critical condition for the existence of such octahedral LAS appears to be the availability of three protons: at lower proton concentration, either by increasing the Si/Al or by ion‐exchange to non‐acidic form, the tetrahedral BAS becomes thermodynamically more stable. This work resolves the question about the nature and reversibility of framework‐associated octahedral aluminium in zeolites.
Adenophorone, An Unprecedented Sesquiterpene from Eupatorium adenophorum: Structural Elucidation, Bioinspired Total Synthesis and Neuroprotective Activity Evaluation
Authors: Yin Bo , Li Xiaohuan , Li Zi‐Xiang , Zhu Xiao‐Xin , Zhang Lan , Zhou Xian‐Li , Xu Jin‐Bu , Chen Feng‐Zheng , Tang Pei , Gao Feng
Published: June 2023

(−)‐Adenophorone (1), a caged polycyclic sesquiterpene featuring an unprecedented tricyclo[4.3.1.05,9]decane skeleton, was isolated from Eupatorium adenopharum Spreng. The structure of 1 was unambiguously established by a combination of spectroscopic analysis, X‐ray crystallography, and bioinspired total synthesis. Key synthetic features include a sequential Reformatsky/oxidation/regio‐ and stereoselective hydrogenation, and subsequent merged MBH–Tsuji–Trost cyclization. The concise synthetic sequence efficiently constructs the bicyclic skeleton of cadinene sesquiterpene (+)‐euptox A (2) in 8 steps from commercially available monoterpene (−)‐carvone (6), with outstanding performance on diastereocontrol. The bioinspired synthesis of 1 was achieved from 2, a plausible biogenetic precursor, via transannular Michael addition. This work provides experimental evidence of our proposed biosynthetic hypothesis of 1. Additionally, compound 1 showed potent neuroprotective activity in H2O2‐treated SH‐SY5Y and PC12 cells.
Rechargeable Biomass Battery for Electricity Storage/generation and Concurrent Valuable Chemicals Production
Authors: Li Jing , Ji Kaiyue , Li Boyang , Xu Ming , Wang Ye , Zhou Hua , Shi Qiujin , Duan Haohong
Published: June 2023

The development of a rechargeable battery that can produce valuable chemicals in both electricity storage and generation processes holds great promise for increasing the electron economy and economic value. However, this battery has yet to be explored. Herein, we report a biomass flow battery that generates electricity while producing furoic acid, and store electricity while yielding furfuryl alcohol. The battery is composed of a rhodium‐copper (Rh1Cu) single‐atom alloy as anode, a cobalt‐doped nickel hydroxide (Co0.2Ni0.8(OH)2) as cathode, and furfural‐containing anolyte. In a full battery evaluation, this battery displays an open circuit voltage (OCV) of 1.29 V and a peak power density up to 107 mW cm−2, surpassing most catalysis‐battery hybrid systems. As a proof‐of‐concept, we demonstrate that this battery produces 1 kg furoic acid with 0.78 kWh electricity output, and yields 0.62 kg furfuryl alcohol when 1 kWh electricity is stored. This work may shed light on the design of rechargeable batteries with value‐added functionality such as chemicals production.