bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Electrical transport properties of [(1 − x)succinonitrile:xpoly(ethylene oxide)]–LiCF3SO3–Co[tris-(2,2′-bipyridine)]3(TFSI)2–Co[tris-(2,2′-bipyridine)]3(TFSI)3 solid redox mediators
Authors: Gupta Ravindra Kumar , Shaikh Hamid , Imran Ahamad , Bedja Idriss , Ajaj Abrar Fahad , Aldwayyan Abdullah Saleh , Khan Aslam , Ayub Rashid
Published: January 2024

A solid Co2+/Co3+ redox mediator (solid electrolyte) with an electrical conductivity (σ25°C) greater than 10−4 S cm−1 is reported for a dye-sensitized solar cell in the harsh weather of Gulf countries.
Identification of potential drug candidates to treat gastritis and associated oxidative stress based on some novel 2-aryl-1H-naphtho[2,3-d]imidazole: synthesis, in vitro and in silico analysis
Authors: Sultana Amina , Wahab Aneela , Fareed Ghulam , Rafiq Hamna , Khan Khalid Mohammed , Lateef Mehreen , Fareed Nazia , Hussain Shafqat , Sherwani Sikander Khan
Published: January 2024

2-Aryl-1H-naphtho[2,3-d]imidazole derivatives (1–15) were synthesized by condensing 2,3-diaminonaphthalene with variously substituted aldehydes and evaluated for their inhibitory potential against urease and antioxidant activities.
Highly selective separation of tetravalent plutonium from complex system with novel phenylpyridine diamide ligands
Authors: Yao Liu , Junli Wang , Yuhang Le , Hui Wang , Wentao Wang , Baole Li , Taihong Yan
Published: January 2024

Three phenylpyridine diamide ligands displayed high selectivity for Pu(iv) over other metals in a HNO3 medium. They also demonstrated good stripping ability and reusability, with reasonable radiolytic stability up to an absorbed dose of 100 kGy.
Mebendazolium mesylate anhydride salt: rational design based on supramolecular assembly, synthesis, and solid-state characterization
Authors: Gutiérrez Eduardo L. , Godoy Agustín A. , Brusau Elena V. , Vega Daniel , Narda Griselda E. , Suárez Sebastián , Di Salvo Florencia
Published: January 2024

Anhydrous recrystallization of mebendazole with methanesulfonic acid yields a new material stabilizated by R22(8) supramolecular synthon.
An investigation of structural, thermal, and electrical conductivity properties for understanding transport mechanisms of CuWO4 and α-CuMoO4 compounds
Authors: Chakchouk N. , Karoui K. , Drissi N. , Jomni F. , Ben Rhaiem A.
Published: January 2024

Recently, inorganic oxide components with high ionic conductivity have been widely explored due to their high stability, safety, and energy density properties.
Preparation and dye adsorption properties of activated carbon/clay/sodium alginate composite hydrogel membranes
Authors: Ullah Nasim , Ali Zarshad , Khan Amir Sada , Adalat Bushra , Nasrullah Asma , Khan Sher Bahadar
Published: January 2024

A hydrogel membrane was prepared using activated carbon and sodium dodecyl sulphate modified montmorillonite clay incorporated into sodium alginate polymer.
Surface plasma modification of cellulose acetate fiber filter for the adsorption of typical components in smoke components
Authors: Shao Baoxin , Wu Xing , Shi Kangzhong , Zhao Ying , Huang Jie , Zhou Wenjie , Cai Mengdie , Guo Lisheng
Published: January 2024

Surface plasma modification of cellulose acetate fiber filter for the retention and adsorption of typical components in smoke components.
Enantioselective synthesis of α-tetrasubstituted (1-indolizinyl) (diaryl)-methanamines via chiral phosphoric acid catalysis
Authors: Zhong Jialing , Pan Rihuang , Lin Xufeng
Published: January 2024

Chiral phosphoric acid-catalyzed enantioselective synthesis of α-tetrasubstituted (1-indolizinyl) (diaryl)-methanamines has been developed.
Myco-synthesis of multi-twinned silver nanoparticles as potential antibacterial and antimalarial agents
Authors: kumar Suresh , Pant Megha , Prashar Cherish , Pandey Kailash C. , Roy Subhasish , Pande Veena , Dandapat Anirban
Published: January 2024

A myco-synthesis approach has been described to develop multi-twinned silver nanoparticles (MTAgNPs) and use them in antimicrobial and antimalarial activities.
Electronic substituent effect on the conformation of a phenylalanine-incorporated cyclic peptide
Authors: Asano Akiko , Kawanami Yukiko , Fujita Mao , Yano Yuta , Ide Rio , Minoura Katsuhiko , Kato Takuma , Doi Mitsunobu
Published: January 2024

Using a Phe-incorporated cyclic peptide as a scaffold, we discussed the local control of CH⋯π interactions and the associated flexibility of the Phe side chain by the 4-position substituents and their effects on global conformational equilibrium.
Evaluation of physicochemical properties of citric acid crosslinked starch elastomers reinforced with silicon dioxide
Authors: N Pooja , Chakraborty Ishita , Mal Sib Sankar , Bharath Prasad Alevoor Srinivas , Mahato Krishna Kishore , Mazumder Nirmal
Published: January 2024

Thermoplastic starch (TPS), derived from renewable resources, offers advantages such as biodegradability and lower production costs compared to petroleum-based plastics.
Asymmetric Michael addition catalysed by copper–amyloid complexes
Authors: Fujieda Nobutaka , Tonomura Atsushi , Mochizuki Tomofumi , Itoh Shinobu
Published: January 2024

Amyloid proteins displaying a copper histidine-brace offer designable scaffolds for efficient and asymmetric chemical reactions.
Preparation of ReNiO3 (Re = Pr, Sm, Eu) and proton conductivity
Authors: Li Hongzheng , Li Ying , Li Bo , Huang Wenlong , Ding Yushi
Published: January 2024

ReNiO3 (Re = Pr, Sm, Eu) solid electrolytes were prepared by the sol–gel method, which were sintered in a pure oxygen atmosphere of 20 MPa at 1000 °C for 24 hours.
Thermodynamic evaluations of the acceptorless dehydrogenation and hydrogenation of pre-aromatic and aromatic N-heterocycles in acetonitrile
Authors: Qian Bao-Chen , Wang Xiao , Wang Qi , Zhu Xiao-Qing , Shen Guang-Bin
Published: January 2024

This work focuses on two new thermodynamic parameters of pre-aromatic and aromatic N-heterocycles to offer a precise insight into their chemical hydrogen storage and hydrogenation reactions.
Synergy of strength–ductility in HfMoTaTiZr refractory high entropy alloy through Cr addition
Authors: Bai Lei , Xiao Yutong , Wang Junjun , Xu Man , Wang Shulin , Wang Chuanbin , Peng Jian
Published: January 2024

4.2 at% Cr addition leads to concurrent strength–ductility improvement of HfMoTaTiZr RHEA by 207.5 MPa and 20.6%.
DBU-catalyzed diastereoselective 1,3-dipolar [3+2] cycloaddition of trifluoroethyl amine-derived isatin ketimines with chalcones: synthesis of 5′-CF3-substituted 3,2′-pyrrolidinyl spirooxindoles
Authors: Zhou Feng-Ji , Zhu Bao-Lei , Huang Zhen-Hui , Lin Ning , Zhang Zhen-Wei
Published: January 2024

A diastereoselective 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction between trifluoroethyl amine-derived isatin ketimines and chalcones was successfully achieved in the presence of DBU.
Self-assembled bamboo-like carbon nanotubes based on chiral H8BINOL sensors to recognize cinchonidine efficiently by diastereoisomer complexes
Authors: Li Fangxiu , Sun Yue , Sun Xiaoxia , Hu Yu
Published: January 2024

Fluorescence recognition for the antimalarial cinchonidine could be achieved efficiently and rapidly through bamboo-like carbon nanotubes based on chiral conjugated H8BINOL derivatives.
Correction: Isatin-based benzyloxybenzene derivatives as monoamine oxidase inhibitors with neuroprotective effect targeting neurodegenerative disease treatment
Authors: Benny Feba , Oh Jong Min , Kumar Sunil , Abdelgawad Mohamed A. , Ghoneim Mohammed M. , Abdel-Bakky Mohamed Sadek , Kukerti Neelima , Jose Jobin , Kim Hoon , Mathew Bijo
Published: January 2024

Correction for ‘Isatin-based benzyloxybenzene derivatives as monoamine oxidase inhibitors with neuroprotective effect targeting neurodegenerative disease treatment’ by Feba Benny et al., RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 35240–35250, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA07035B.
A novel threefold interpenetrated zirconium metal–organic framework exhibiting separation ability for strong acids
Authors: Shiraishi Kyoko , Otsubo Kazuya , Kato Kenichi , Sadakiyo Masaaki
Published: January 2024

A novel threefold interpenetrated Zr-based MOF, Zr-BPT, which exhibits high acid tolerance and has very small permanent pores, was created. It selectively adsorbs aryl acids even between strong acid molecules, such as sulfonic and phosphonic acids.
Copper and conjugated carbonyls of metal–organic polymers as dual redox centers for Na storage
Authors: Wang Liubin , Liu Ningbo , Zhao Xiaoying , Wang Xiaohan , Zhang Tong , Luo Zhiqiang , Li Fujun
Published: January 2024

A flower-like π–d conjugated MOP (Cu-TABQ) was prepared using tetramino-benzoquinone (TABQ) as an organic ligand and Cu2+ as a transition metal node. It shows dual redox centers of Cu2+/Cu+ and CO/C–O with high reversible capacity for sodium-ion batteries.
Transformations of carbohydrate derivatives enabled by photocatalysis and visible light photochemistry
Authors: Gorelik Daniel J. , Desai Shrey P. , Jdanova Sofia , Turner Julia A. , Taylor Mark S.
Published: January 2024

This review article highlights the diverse ways in which recent developments in the areas of photocatalysis and visible light photochemistry are impacting synthetic carbohydrate chemistry.
Untangling ancillary ligand donation versus locus of oxidation effects on metal nitride reactivity
Authors: Mahato Samyadeb , VandeVen Warren , MacNeil Gregory A. , Pulfer Jason M. , Storr Tim
Published: January 2024

We detail the relative role of ancillary ligand electron-donating ability in comparison to the locus of oxidation (either metal or ligand) on the electrophilic reactivity of a series of oxidized Mn salen nitride complexes.
Phytic acid/tannic acid reinforced hydrogels with ultra-high strength for human motion monitoring and arrays
Authors: Xie Jiegao , Qin Yafei , Zeng Yu , Yuan Ruibo , Lu Xinyu , Yang Xiaojing , Wei Erjiong , Cui Chenkai
Published: January 2024

Phytic acid/Tannic acid enhanced ‘green’ multifunctional hydrogel with ultra-high strength and antibacterial properties is applied to flexible sensors.
Alcohol–alkali hydrolysis for high-throughput PET waste electroreforming-assisted green hydrogen generation
Authors: Li Ying , Lee Li Quan , Zhao Hu , Zhao Yunxing , Gao Pingqi , Li Hong
Published: January 2024

The solubility of PET waste bottles was improved to 91 g L−1 by alcohol–alkali combined depolymerization. Iron, cobalt co-modified nickel phosphide nanosheet arrays on nickel foam were used as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for PET hydrolysate electroreforming-assisted green hydrogen evolution.
3D printed MXene-based films and cellulose nanofiber reinforced hydrogel electrolyte to enable high-performance flexible supercapacitors
Authors: Zhou Guoqiang , Liu Xinyue , Liu Chaozheng , Li Zhenglin , Liu Chuhang , Shi Xiaojie , Li Ziyan , Mei Changtong , Li Mei-Chun
Published: January 2024

A flexible supercapacitor with favorable and stable electrochemical performance was prepared by using 3D printed CNF/MWCNT/MXene films and CNF/PAM hydrogel electrolyte.
Optical imaging probes for selective detection of butyrylcholinesterase
Authors: Dirak Musa , Chan Jefferson , Kolemen Safacan
Published: January 2024

Butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) is a human serine hydrolase, which plays critical roles in various physiological and pathological states. Here, we summarized the optical probes that can selectively monitor the BChE activity in different biological models.
Description of the Baseline Audiologic Characteristics of the Participants Enrolled in the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders Study
Authors: Sanchez Victoria A. , Arnold Michelle L. , Betz Joshua F. , Reed Nicholas S. , Faucette Sarah , Anderson Elizabeth , Burgard Sheila , Coresh Josef , Deal Jennifer A. , Eddins Ann Clock , Goman Adele M. , Glynn Nancy W. , Gravens-Mueller Lisa , Hampton Jaime , Hayden Kathleen M. , Huang Alison R. , Liou Kaila , Mitchell Christine M. , Mosley Thomas H. , Neil Haley N. , Pankow James S. , Pike James R. , Schrack Jennifer A. , Sherry Laura , Teece Katherine H. , Witherell Kerry , Lin Frank R. , Chisolm Theresa H. ,   for the ACHIEVE Collaborative Study
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

The Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study is a randomized clinical trial designed to determine the effects of a best-practice hearing intervention versus a successful aging health education control intervention on cognitive decline among community-dwelling older adults with untreated mild-to-moderate hearing loss. We describe the baseline audiologic characteristics of the ACHIEVE participants.

Method:

Participants aged 70–84 years (
N
= 977;
M
age
= 76.8) were enrolled at four U.S. sites through two recruitment routes: (a) an ongoing longitudinal study and (b) de novo through the community. Participants underwent diagnostic evaluation including otoscopy, tympanometry, pure-tone and speech audiometry, speech-in-noise testing, and provided self-reported hearing abilities. Baseline characteristics are reported as frequencies (percentages) for categorical variables or medians (interquartiles, Q1–Q3) for continuous variables. Between-groups comparisons were conducted using chi-square tests for categorical variables or Kruskal–Wallis test for continuous variables. Spearman correlations assessed relationships between measured hearing function and self-reported hearing handicap.

Results:

The median four-frequency pure-tone average of the better ear was 39 dB HL, and the median speech-in-noise performance was a 6-dB SNR loss, indicating mild speech-in-noise difficulty. No clinically meaningful differences were found across sites. Significant differences in subjective measures were found for recruitment route. Expected correlations between hearing measurements and self-reported handicap were found.

Conclusions:

The extensive baseline audiologic characteristics reported here will inform future analyses examining associations between hearing loss and cognitive decline. The final ACHIEVE data set will be publicly available for use among the scientific community.

Supplemental Material:

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.24756948
Random forest machine learning algorithm based seasonal multi‐step ahead short‐term solar photovoltaic power output forecasting
Authors: Jogunuri Sravankumar , F.T Josh , Stonier Albert Alexander , Peter Geno , Jayaraj Jayakumar , S Jaganathan , J Jency Joseph , Ganji Vivekananda
Published: January 2024

To maintain grid stability, the energy levels produced by sources within the network must be equal to the energy consumed by customers. In current times, achieving energy balance mainly involves regulating the electrical energy sources, as consumption is typically beyond the control of grid operators. For improving the stability of the grid, accurate forecasting of photovoltaic power output from largely integrated solar photovoltaic plant connected to grid is required. In the present study, to improve the forecasting accuracy of the forecasting models, onsite measurements of the weather parameters and the photovoltaic power output from the 20 kW on‐grid were collected for a typical year which covers all four seasons and evaluated the random forest techniques and other techniques like deep neural networks, artificial neural networks and support vector regression (reference in this study). The simulation results show that the proposed random forest technique for the forecasting horizon of 15 and 30 min is performing well with 49% and 50% improvements in the accuracy respectively over reference model for the study location 22.78°N, 73.65°E, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Anand Agricultural University, Godhra, India.
Synthetic aperture radar image segmentation with quantum annealing
Authors: Presles Timothé , Enderli Cyrille , Burel Gilles , Baghious El Houssaïn
Published: January 2024

In image processing, image segmentation is the process of partitioning a digital image into multiple image segments. Among state‐of‐the‐art methods, Markov random fields can be used to model dependencies between pixels and achieve a segmentation by minimising an associated cost function. Currently, finding the optimal set of segments for a given image modelled as a Markov random fields appears to be NP‐hard. The authors aim to take advantage of the exponential scalability of quantum computing to speed up the segmentation of synthetic aperture radar images. For that purpose, the authors propose a hybrid quantum annealing classical optimisation expectation maximisation algorithm to obtain optimal sets of segments. After proposing suitable formulations, the authors discuss the performances and the scalability of authors’ approach on the D‐Wave quantum computer. The authors also propose a short study of optimal computation parameters to enlighten the limits and potential of the adiabatic quantum computation to solve large instances of combinatorial optimisation problems.
Frakturen des Daumens
Authors: Herdieckerhoff Jonas , Tenbrock Arne , Lautenbach Martin
Published: January 2024

Der Daumen der menschlichen Hand erfüllt allein die Aufgabe der
Opposition zu den übrigen 4 Fingern. Er hat damit eine wichtige Funktion
in exponierter Position, weshalb eine Einschränkung oder gar der
Funktionsverlust des Daumens durch eine Fraktur zu wesentlichen
Einschränkungen der globalen Handfunktion im Alltag führen kann.
Die Behandlung von Knochenbrüchen des Daumens kann sicher und mit guten
Ergebnissen operativ durchgeführt werden. Die handtherapeutische
Nachbehandlung sollte idealerweise zeitnah postoperativ erfolgen.
Mommy Thumb
Authors: Paries Cornelia
Published: January 2024

Mit einem Kind beginnt für viele Eltern die schönste Zeit des
Lebens. Gleichzeitig werden damit neue, belastende Tätigkeiten zur
Routine: Baby tragen, hochheben, füttern, an- und ausziehen etc. Aus
diesen Belastungen kann sich eine schmerzhafte Sehnenscheidenentzündung
entwickeln. Da häufig Mütter betroffen sind, wird die
Tendovaginitis stenosans de Quervain auch „Mommy Thumb“
genannt.
Handydaumen – die neue Volkskrankheit?
Authors: Sahiner Ilker
Published: January 2024

Immer mehr junge Menschen leiden mittlerweile an
Sehnenscheidenentzündungen. Der Grund: Durch die zunehmende Nutzung von
Internet und Sozialen Medien über digitale Medien und Smartphones wird
der Daumen (zu) stark beansprucht. Unbehandelt kann die Dauerbelastung nicht nur
zu Schmerzen und chronischen Beschwerden führen. Forschende vermuten
auch einen Zusammenhang zur Zunahme von Rhizarthrose bei Patient*innen
mit Sehnenscheidenentzündung.
„Was passiert mit dem Fuß ohne
Zeh?”
Authors: Abend Annika
Published: January 2024

Das ist laut Amr Eisa, Facharzt für plastische und ästhetische
Chirurgie an der BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, die am meisten gestellte Frage zum
Thema „Zehentransplantation“. Diese wird durchgeführt,
wenn ein Finger nicht mehr rekonstruiert werden kann und stattdessen ein Zeh
transferiert wird. Dafür müssen vor und nach einer
Transplantation viele Fragen geklärt und die Patient*innen
umfassend über die Chancen und Risiken informiert werden. Zehentransfers
sind komplexe Operationen, die ein speziell geschultes Team benötigen.
Wie die Operation abläuft und worauf es bei der handtherapeutischen
Nachbehandlung ankommt, erklärt Amr Eisa im Interview mit Herausgeberin
Annika Abend.
Per-oral cholangioscopy in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis: a 12-month follow-up study
Authors: Mohamed Rachid , Tejaswi Sooraj , Aabakken Lars , Ponsioen Cyriel Y , Bowlus Christopher L , Adler Douglas G , Forbes Nauzer , Paulsen Vemund , Voermans Rogier P. , Urayama Shiro , Peetermans Joyce , Rousseau Matthew J , Eksteen Bertus
Published: January 2024

Background and study aims Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) have a 9% to 20% lifetime incidence of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Per-oral cholangioscopy (POCS) added to endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) could potentially improve detection of CCA occurrence. We prospectively assessed POCS identification of 12-month CCA incidence in PSC patients undergoing ERC.

Patients and methods Consecutive patients with PSC, an indication for ERC, and no prior liver transplantation were enrolled. During the index procedure, POCS preceded planned therapeutic maneuvers. The primary endpoint was ability for POCS visualization with POCS-guided biopsy to identify CCA during 12-month follow-up. Secondary endpoints included ability of ERC/cytology to identify CCA, repeat ERC, liver transplantation, and serious adverse events (SAEs).

Results Of 42 patients enrolled, 36 with successful cholangioscope advancement were analyzed. Patients had a mean age 43.5±15.6 years and 61% were male. Three patients diagnosed with CCA had POCS visualization impressions of benign/suspicious/suspicious, and respective POCS-guided biopsy findings of suspicious/positive/suspicious for malignancy at the index procedure. The three CCA cases had ERC visualization impressions of benign/benign/suspicious, and respective cytology findings of atypical/atypical/suspicious for malignancy. No additional patients were diagnosed with CCA during median 11.5-month follow-up. Twenty-three repeat ERCs (5 including POCS) were performed in 14 patients. Five patients had liver transplantation, one after CCA diagnosis and four after benign cytology at the index procedure. Three patients (7.1%) had post-ERC pancreatitis. No SAEs were POCS-related.

Conclusions In PSC patients, POCS visualization/biopsy and
ERC/cytology each identified three cases of CCA. Some patients had a repeat procedure and none
experienced POCS-related SAEs.
Establishing the optimal number of passes during EUS-FNB for diagnosis of pancreatic solid lesions: Prospective multicenter study
Authors: Mangiavillano Benedetto , Facciorusso Antonio , Di Matteo Francesco Maria , Barbera Carmelo , Larghi Alberto , Rizzatti Gianenrico , Carrara Silvia , Lisotti Andrea , Fusaroli Pietro , De Luca Luca , Di Leo Milena , Conti Bellocchi Maria Cristina , Spadaccini Marco , Dabizzi Emanuele , Auriemma Francesco , Stigliano Serena , Ramai Daryl , Calabrese Federica , Manfrin Erminia , Paduano Danilo , Hassan Cesare , Repici Alessandro , Crinó Stefano Francesco
Published: January 2024

Background and study aims The optimal number of needle passes during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is not yet established. We aimed to perform a per-pass analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNB of solid pancreatic lesions using a 22G Franseen needle.

Patients and methods Consecutive patients with solid pancreatic lesions referred to 11 Italian centers were prospectively enrolled. Three needle passes were performed; specimens were collected after each pass and processed individually as standard histology following macroscopic on-site evaluation (MOSE) by the endoscopist. The primary endpoint was diagnostic accuracy of each sequential pass. Final diagnosis was established based on surgical pathology or a clinical course of at least 6 months. Secondary endpoints were specimen adequacy, MOSE reliability, factors impacting diagnostic accuracy, and procedure-related adverse events.

Results A total of 504 samples from 168 patients were evaluated. Diagnostic accuracy was 90.5% (85.0%–94.1%) after one pass and 97.6% (94.1%–99.3%) after two passes (P=0.01). Similarly, diagnostic sensitivity and sample adequacy were significantly higher adding the second needle pass (90.2%, 84.6%–94.3% vs 97.5%, 93.8%–99.3%, P=0.009 and 91.1%, 85.7%-94.9% vs 98.2%, 95.8%–99.3%, P=0.009, one pass vs two passes, respectively). Accuracy, sensitivity, and adequacy remained the same after the third pass. The concordance between MOSE and histological evaluation was 89.9%. The number of passes was the only factor associated with accuracy. One case of mild acute pancreatitis (0.6%) was managed conservatively.

Conclusions At least two passes should be performed for the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions. MOSE is a reliable tool to predict the histological adequacy of specimens.
The impact of Russia–Ukraine war on crude oil prices: an EMC framework
Authors: Zhang Qi , Hu Yi , Jiao Jianbin , Wang Shouyang
Published: January 2024

As the second-largest oil producer and natural gas exporter, Russia’s war with Ukraine has severely impacted the energy market. To what extent has the war influenced crude oil prices, and has it altered the long-term dynamics of oil prices? An objective analysis of the effects of the Russia–Ukraine war on the crude oil market can assist relevant entities in developing both short-term emergency strategies and long-term response plans. This study establishes an analytical framework of the event analysis method based on multiresolution causality testing (EMC). The results of the multiresolution causality testing reveal a significant one-way causality between the Russia–Ukraine war and crude oil prices. Afterward, using the event analysis based on variational mode decomposition (VMD), from October 1, 2021, to August 25, 2022, as the event window, we found that the war and its chain events caused the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices to increase by $37.14, a 52.33% surge, and the Brent crude oil price to rise by $41.49, a 56.33% increase. During the event window, the Russia–Ukraine war can account for 70.72% and 73.62% of the fluctuation in WTI and Brent crude oil prices, respectively. Furthermore, the war amplified oil price volatility and fundamentally altered the trend of crude oil prices. Consequently, this study proposes four recommendations: the establishment of an emergency management mechanism for the oil market, the diversification of oil and gas imports by energy-importing countries, the steady advancement of energy transformation, and the judicious use of financial instruments by enterprises to hedge risks.
Exploring stakeholder engagement in urban village renovation projects through a mixed-method approach to social network analysis: a case study of Tianjin
Authors: Zheng Xiaoru , Sun Chunling , Liu Jingjing
Published: January 2024

The stakeholder relationship network in urban village renovation projects is highly complex, exhibiting dynamic changes at different stages. Therefore, exploring the characteristics of the interaction networks among stakeholders at each stage and the changes in their role positioning is crucial for achieving collaborative governance involving multiple stakeholders. By employing a mixed research methodology comprising single-case analysis and social network analysis, this study aimed to explore stakeholder networks’ characteristics and evolution patterns at each stage of the renovation project. Moreover, it seeks to identify breakthroughs for collaborative governance. The research revealed that the main constraints to stakeholder collaboration in urban village renovation projects are low public participation in the early preparation stage, weak network situation of stakeholders during the demolition and resettlement compensation stage, and significant clique fragmentation during the development and construction implementation stages. This study recommended approaches such as transforming the development model, establishing public status, leveraging the resource-driving advantages of core stakeholders, and establishing a network-sharing platform. Through these means, various stakeholders could be guided to be effectively involved in the entire project construction process, leading to deep cooperation among multiple stakeholders.
Coupling coordination development between eco-investment, tourism, and logistics in Anhui Province, China
Authors: Wang Yan , Zhao Ranran
Published: January 2024

Anhui province faces a twofold challenge of reconciling the opportunities presented by the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region, alongside the pressures of achieving sustained economic growth. This paper studies tourism and logistics industries in Anhui Province, utilizing the entropy weight-Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method to conduct a comprehensive analysis of their development levels over the past seven years. The coupling coordination degree model is also employed to evaluate the current state of coordination between the two industries and to identify the obstacle factors for their progress. The findings demonstrate the logistics industry in Anhui province achieves some limited and substantive progress in the sample period, the tourism industry encounters a discernible negative trend. The lack of star-rated hotels, specialized travel agencies, inadequate domestic tourism income, relatively fewer international routes, and lower volumes of express deliveries present significant challenges to achieving high-quality development. The highlight of this paper is to propose feasible suggestions to enhance the coupling coordination between tourism and logistics industries and promote their important role in high-quality economic development in Anhui Province, China. These suggestions provide policymakers with a clear decision-making basis, which is of great significance for the long-term sustainable development of the tourism and logistics industries. Finally, the research methods and findings of this paper have noteworthy implications and useful references for related research.
Does national culture influence corporate social responsibility on firm performance?
Authors: Hsiao Hsiao-Fen , Zhong Tingyong , Wang Jun
Published: January 2024

In recent years, the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on firm performance has received increasing attention, with academic research deepening in this field. This study introduces national culture as a moderating variable and explores the relationship between national culture, CSR, and firm performance to determine the role of national culture in the impact of CSR on firm performance. Data of listed companies from 15 different countries, between 2011 and 2020, were collected for empirical analysis. Comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) score was used to measure the degree of CSR fulfillment. The results reveal that CSR hinders firm performance. In terms of national culture, power distance index, and uncertainty avoidance have a negative relationship with firm performance, while individualism has a positive impact. Conversely, power distance index can enhance the negative correlation between CSR and firm performance. This study suggests that governments should appropriately intervene in the implementation of CSR and take the initiative to foster a national cultural climate of individualism and democracy.
Making and interpreting: digital humanities as embodied action
Authors: Zhang Zhiqing , Song Wanyi , Liu Peng
Published: January 2024

Digital technology has created new spaces, new realities and new ways of life, which have changed the way people perceive and recognise the world. In particular, the production, dissemination and reception methods of literature and art have been impacted upon significantly. Acknowledging humanities scholars have been engaged in conducting research while theorising and debating what Digital Humanities (DH) is/is not in the past two decades, this study extends current thought on DH by connecting it with the concept of sociological body, particularly thinking bodily interaction in relation to digital technologies in DH practice. The increasingly deepening integration of body and technology allows DH practice to become an event, in which embodied bodily action is situated in the (digital) environment that impacts on knowledge production. Acknowledging contemporary discourse regarding the two waves of DH, the article pays attention to the presence of the body whereby DH practice is bodily inclusive as mediated by digital technology, in which bodily interaction in producing knowledge via technologies reflects haptic experience and cultural constraints upon the sociological body. At the same time, technologies are not an innocent medium but an active contributor, so much so that we claim knowledge produced with the substantial involvement of digital technology is ‘digitised’ knowledge, as our critical interpretation towards a possible DH 3.0 practice that is subject to the core value of the humanities.
Evaluation of wind resource uncertainty on energy production estimates for offshore wind farms
Authors: Klemmer Kerry S. , Condon Emily P. , Howland Michael F.
Published: January 2024

Wind farm design generally relies on the use of historical data and analytical wake models to predict farm quantities, such as annual energy production (AEP). Uncertainty in input wind data that drive these predictions can translate to significant uncertainty in output quantities. We examine two sources of uncertainty stemming from the level of description of the relevant meteorological variables and the source of the data. The former comes from a standard practice of simplifying the representation of the wind conditions in wake models, such as AEP estimates based on averaged turbulence intensity (TI), as opposed to instantaneous. Uncertainty from the data source arises from practical considerations related to the high cost of in situ measurements, especially for offshore wind farms. Instead, numerical weather prediction (NWP) modeling can be used to characterize the more exact location of the proposed site, with the trade-off of an imperfect model form. In the present work, both sources of input uncertainty are analyzed through a study of the site of the future Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm. This site is analyzed using wind data from LiDAR measurements located 25 km from the farm and NWP data located within the farm. Error and uncertainty from the TI and data sources are quantified through forward analysis using an analytical wake model. We find that the impact of TI error on AEP predictions is negligible, while data source uncertainty results in 0.4%–3.7% uncertainty over feasible candidate hub heights for offshore wind farms, which can exceed interannual variability.
In vitro study of flow characteristics in abdominal aortic aneurysm
Authors: He Wenbo , Jiao Minghan , Fang Xiangqing , Shen Zhe , Cai Qicong , Zhang Le
Published: January 2024

Hemodynamic factors play a key role in the endovascular aneurysm repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). This study conducts an in vitro experiment in which a circulating platform for the experiment and modeling of the pulsatility of blood flow in the human body is established and combined with particle image velocimetry The characteristic parameter distribution of intra-tumoral flow under nonsteady conditions is investigated. Results show that counterflow is a crucial factor affecting the distribution of characteristics of nonsteady intra-tumoral flow, and the presence of single-peak pulsatile flow with counterflow causes the effects of counterflow to emerge at the tumor inlet from the near-wall region and then erode gradually to the streamwise flow region. The maximum intra-tumoral shear stress is found to be located at the near-wall region at the tumor inlet and outlet, and the counterflow formed from the attachment of vortices at the near-wall region leads to the drastic change of the intra-tumoral flow state. The results of the present experiment are useful for quantitatively evaluating the key areas of stress distribution in AAA, providing a basis for preventing risks during the implantation of medical devices.
A uniform gene and chromosome nomenclature system for oat (Avena spp.)
Authors: Jellen Eric N. , Wight Charlene P. , Spannagl Manuel , Blake Victoria C. , Chong James , Herrmann Matthias H. , Howarth Catherine J. , Huang Yung-Fen , Juqing Jia , Katsiotis Andreas , Langdon Tim , Li Chengdao , Park Robert , Tinker Nicholas A. , Sen Taner Z.
Published: January 2024

Context Several high-quality reference genomes for oat (Avena sativa L. and relatives) have been published, with the prospect of many additional whole-genome assemblies emerging in the near future. Aims This has necessitated an effort by the International Oat Nomenclature Committee (IONC; all co-authors on this paper) to devise a universal system for naming oat genomes and subgenomes, chromosomes, genes, gene models and quantitative trait loci. Methods We evaluated existing naming practices, recent data from oat whole-genome sequencing, and the newly published convention for wheat nomenclature. Key results A framework for these rules has been posted on the GrainGenes database website (https://wheat.pw.usda.gov/GG3/oatnomenclature). The gene naming convention requires adoption of a numerical identifier for each genotype; we propose that these identifiers be assigned by contacting the GrainGenes curators, the curator of the Oat Newsletter, or a member of the IONC (as listed at the GrainGenes link above). Conclusions We encourage oat researchers to refer to these resources, policies, procedures and conventions, adopting them as an international nomenclature standard. Implications Adoption of these standards will facilitate communication and dissemination of oat research and allow programmatic access and data sharing across platforms, and will contribute to oat breeding and research worldwide.
Flooding-adaptive root and shoot traits in rice
Authors: Lin Chen , Zhang Zhao , Shen Xuwen , Liu Dan , Pedersen Ole
Published: January 2024

Wetland plants, including rice (Oryza spp.), have developed multiple functional adaptive traits to survive soil flooding, partial submergence or even complete submergence. In waterlogged soils and under water, diffusion of O2 and CO2 is extremely slow with severe impacts on photosynthesis and respiration. As a response to shallow floods or rising floodwater, several rice varieties, including deepwater rice, elongate their stems to keep their leaves above the water surface so that photosynthesis can occur unhindered during partial submergence. In stark contrast, some other varieties hardly elongate even if they become completely submerged. Instead, their metabolism is reduced to an absolute minimum so that carbohydrates are conserved enabling fast regrowth once the floodwater recedes. This review focuses on the fascinating functional adaptive traits conferring tolerance to soil flooding, partial or complete submergence. We provide a general analysis of these traits focusing on molecular, anatomical and morphological, physiological and ecological levels. Some of these key traits have already been introgressed into modern high-yielding genotypes improving flood tolerance of several cultivars used by millions of farmers in Asia. However, with the ongoing changes in climate, we propose that even more emphasis should be placed on improving flood tolerance of rice by breeding for rice that can tolerate longer periods of complete submergence or stagnant flooding. Such tolerance could be achieved via additional tissues; i.e. aquatic adventitious roots relevant during partial submergence, and leaves with higher underwater photosynthesis caused by a longer gas film retention time.
Digital twin of patient in clinical workflow
Authors: Wickramasinghe Nilmini , Ulapane Nalika , Andargoli Amir , Shuakat Nadeem , Nguyen Tuan , Zelcer John , Vaughan Stephen
Published: January 2024

The concept of a digital twin being made use of in healthcare is an emerging research area. Digital twins in healthcare have the potential to enable more precise and personalised care, especially for patients experiencing chronic conditions. Previous work has identified digital twins as mathematical models. Digital twins have been classified as grey box, surrogate and black box models. Based on this classification, the black box models can handle data intensive and sophisticated problems. This makes black box models a candidate for constructing digital twins of patients. Such digital twins can then assist clinicians in clinical decision making. This has the potential to reduce cognitive burden on clinicians, to increase precision and personalisation of care through enhanced use of data, and to improve patient outcomes and cost implications. However, introducing such digital twins to healthcare would be a significant intervention that would alter traditional clinical workflows. As such, we present in this paper one of the first attempts of conceptual mapping of altered next generation primary care clinical workflows that would allow the incorporation of digital twins of patients in managing chronic conditions.
Interventions supporting engagement with sexual healthcare among people of Black ethnicity: a systematic review of behaviour change techniques
Authors: Clarke Rebecca , Heath Gemma , Ross Jonathan , Farrow Claire
Published: January 2024

Background Black ethnic groups are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This review aimed to identify interventions designed to increase engagement with sexual healthcare among people of Black ethnicity as determined by rates of STI testing, adherence to sexual health treatment, and attendance at sexual healthcare consultations. The behaviour change techniques (BCTs) used within identified interventions were evaluated. Method Four electronic databases (Web of science; ProQuest; Scopus; PubMed) were systematically searched to identify eligible articles published between 2000 and 2022. Studies were critically appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Findings were narratively synthesised. Results Twenty one studies across two countries were included. Studies included randomised controlled trials and non-randomised designs. Behavioural interventions had the potential to increase STI/HIV testing, sexual healthcare consultation attendance and adherence to sexual health treatment. Behavioural theory underpinned 16 interventions which addressed barriers to engaging with sexual healthcare. Intervention facilitators’ demographics and lived experience were frequently matched to those of recipients. The most frequently identified novel BCTs in effective interventions included information about health consequences, instruction on how to perform behaviour, information about social and environmental consequences, framing/reframing, problem solving, and review behavioural goal(s). Discussion Our findings highlight the importance of considering sociocultural, structural and socio-economic barriers to increasing engagement with sexual healthcare. Matching the intervention facilitators’ demographics and lived experience to intervention recipients may further increase engagement. Examination of different BCT combinations would benefit future sexual health interventions in Black ethnic groups.
Oxazolone mediated peptide chain extension and homochirality in aqueous microdroplets
Authors: Qiu Lingqi , Cooks R. Graham
Published: January 2024

Peptide formation from amino acids is thermodynamically unfavorable but a recent study provided evidence that the reaction occurs at the air/solution interfaces of aqueous microdroplets. Here, we show that i) the suggested amino acid complex in microdroplets undergoes dehydration to form oxazolone; ii) addition of water to oxazolone forms the dipeptide; and iii) reaction of oxazolone with other amino acids forms tripeptides. Furthermore, the chirality of the reacting amino acids is preserved in the oxazolone product, and strong chiral selectivity is observed when converting the oxazolone to tripeptide. This last fact ensures that optically impure amino acids will undergo chain extension to generate pure homochiral peptides. Peptide formation in bulk by wet-dry cycling shares a common pathway with the microdroplet reaction, both involving the oxazolone intermediate.
Thermo-photo catalytic anode process for carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cells
Authors: Su Hanrui , Hu Yun Hang
Published: January 2024

Converting hydrocarbons and greenhouse gases (i.e., carbon dioxide, CO
2
) directly into electricity through fuel cells at intermediate temperatures (450 to 550 °C) remains a significant challenge, primarily due to the sluggish activation of C–H and C=O bonds. Here, we demonstrated a unique strategy to address this issue, in which light illumination was introduced into the thermal catalytic CO
2
reforming of ethane in the anode as a unique thermo-photo anode process for carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cells. The light-enhanced fuel activation led to excellent cell performance with a record-high peak power density of 168 mW cm
−2
at an intermediate temperature of 550 °C. Furthermore, no degradation was observed during ~50 h operation. Such a successful integration of photo energy into the fuel cell system provides a new direction for the development of efficient fuel cells.
Gp130–HIF1α axis–induced vascular damage is prevented by the short-term inhibition of IL-6 receptor signaling
Authors: Kang Sujin , Onishi Shinya , Ling Zhenzhen , Inoue Hitomi , Zhang Yingying , Chang Hao , Zhao Hui , Wang Tong , Okuzaki Daisuke , Matsuura Hiroshi , Takamatsu Hyota , Oda Jun , Kishimoto Tadamitsu
Published: January 2024

Protection against endothelial damage is recognized as a frontline approach to preventing the progression of cytokine release syndrome (CRS). Accumulating evidence has demonstrated that interleukin-6 (IL-6) promotes vascular endothelial damage during CRS, although the molecular mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated. Targeting IL-6 receptor signaling delays CRS progression; however, current options are limited by persistent inhibition of the immune system. Here, we show that endothelial IL-6 trans-signaling promoted vascular damage and inflammatory responses via hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF1α)–induced glycolysis. Using pharmacological inhibitors targeting HIF1α activity or mice with the genetic ablation of gp130 in the endothelium, we found that inhibition of IL-6R (IL-6 receptor)–HIF1α signaling in endothelial cells protected against vascular injury caused by septic damage and provided survival benefit in a mouse model of sepsis. In addition, we developed a short half-life anti-IL-6R antibody (silent anti-IL-6R antibody) and found that it was highly effective at augmenting survival for sepsis and severe burn by strengthening the endothelial glycocalyx and reducing cytokine storm, and vascular leakage. Together, our data advance the role of endothelial IL-6 trans-signaling in the progression of CRS and indicate a potential therapeutic approach for burns and sepsis.
A TLR4/TRAF6-dependent signaling pathway mediates NCoR coactivator complex formation for inflammatory gene activation
Authors: Abe Yohei , Kofman Eric R. , Ouyang Zhengyu , Cruz-Becerra Grisel , Spann Nathanael J. , Seidman Jason S. , Troutman Ty D. , Stender Joshua D. , Taylor Havilah , Fan Weiwei , Link Verena M. , Shen Zeyang , Sakai Juro , Downes Michael , Evans Ronald M. , Kadonaga James T. , Rosenfeld Michael G. , Glass Christopher K.
Published: January 2024

The nuclear receptor corepressor (NCoR) forms a complex with histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) that mediates repressive functions of unliganded nuclear receptors and other transcriptional repressors by deacetylation of histone substrates. Recent studies provide evidence that NCoR/HDAC3 complexes can also exert coactivator functions in brown adipocytes by deacetylating and activating PPARγ coactivator 1α (PGC1α) and that signaling via receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B (RANK) promotes the formation of a stable NCoR/HDAC3/PGC1β complex that coactivates nuclear factor kappa-B (NFκB)- and activator protein 1 (AP-1)-dependent genes required for osteoclast differentiation. Here, we demonstrate that activation of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4, but not TLR3, the interleukin 4 (IL4) receptor nor the Type I interferon receptor, also promotes assembly of an NCoR/HDAC3/PGC1β coactivator complex. Receptor-specific utilization of TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) and downstream activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 (ERK1) and TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) accounts for the common ability of RANK and TLR4 to drive assembly of an NCoR/HDAC3/PGC1β complex in macrophages. ERK1, the p65 component of NFκB, and the p300 histone acetyltransferase (HAT) are also components of the induced complex and are associated with local histone acetylation and transcriptional activation of TLR4-dependent enhancers and promoters. These observations identify a TLR4/TRAF6-dependent signaling pathway that converts NCoR from a corepressor of nuclear receptors to a coactivator of NFκB and AP-1 that may be relevant to functions of NCoR in other developmental and homeostatic processes.