bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The course of children's mental health symptoms during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Park Joanne L. , McArthur Brae Anne , Plamondon André , Hewitt Jackson M.A. , Racine Nicole , McDonald Sheila , Tough Suzanne , Madigan Sheri
Published: September 2024

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with increases in child mental health problems, but the persistence of these changes in the post-pandemic era remains uncertain. Additionally, it is unclear whether changes in mental health problems during the pandemic exceed the anticipated increases as children age. This study controls for the linear effect of age in 1399 children, investigating the course of child-reported anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, and inattention symptoms during and after the pandemic, and identifies risk and protective factors that predict these mental health trajectories.

Methods

Children (51% male; ages 9–11 at the first timepoint) provided mental health ratings at three pandemic timepoints (July–August 2020; March–April 2021; November 2021–January 2022) and one post-pandemic timepoint (January–July 2023). Mothers reported pre-pandemic mental health (2017–2019) and socio-demographic factors. Children reported socio-demographic factors, risk (e.g. screen time, sleep), and resilience (e.g. optimism) factors during the first timepoint.

Results

Average mental health symptoms increased over time, with more children exceeding clinical cut-offs for poor mental health at each subsequent pandemic timepoint. Growth curve modeling, adjusting for age-related effects, revealed a curvilinear course of mental health symptoms across all domains. Examination of risk and protective factors revealed that pre-existing mental health symptoms and optimism were associated with the course of symptoms.

Conclusions

After considering age effects, children's mental health follows a curvilinear pattern over time, suggesting an initial decline followed by a rising trend in symptoms post-COVID. These findings underscore the continued need for additional resources and timely, evidence-based mental health prevention and intervention for children.
Australian Youth Self-Harm Atlas: spatial modelling and mapping of self-harm prevalence and related risk and protective factors to inform youth suicide prevention strategies
Authors: Hielscher E. , Hay K. , Chang I. , McGrath M. , Poulton K. , Giebels E. , Blake J. , Batterham P. J. , Scott J. G. , Lawrence D.
Published: September 2024

Aims

Suicide prevention strategies have shifted in many countries, from a national approach to one that is regionally tailored and responsive to local community needs. Previous Australian studies support this approach. However, most studies have focused on suicide deaths which may not fully capture a complete understanding of prevention needs, and few have focused on the priority population of youth. This was the first nationwide study to examine regional variability of self-harm prevalence and related factors in Australian young people.

Methods

A random sample of Australian adolescents (12–17-year-olds) were recruited as part of the Young Minds Matter (YMM) survey. Participants completed self-report questions on self-harm (i.e., non-suicidal self-harm and suicide attempts) in the previous 12 months. Using mixed effects regressions, an area-level model was built with YMM and Census data to produce out-of-sample small area predictions for self-harm prevalence. Spatial unit of analysis was Statistical Area Level 1 (average population 400 people), and all prevalence estimates were updated to 2019.

Results

Across Australia, there was large variability in youth self-harm prevalence estimates. Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia had the highest estimated state prevalence. Psychological distress and depression were factors which best predicted self-harm at an individual level. At an area-level, the strongest predictor was a high percentage of single unemployed parents, while being in an area where ≥30% of parents were born overseas was associated with reduced odds of self-harm.

Conclusions

This study identified characteristics of regions with lower and higher youth self-harm risk. These findings should assist governments and communities with developing and implementing regionally appropriate youth suicide prevention interventions and initiatives.
Die physische und psychische Gesundheit von Menschen mit häuslichem Pflegebedarf
Authors: Karabegovic Azra , Indermaur Esther , Fierz Katharina
Published: September 2024

Zusammenfassung: Hintergrund: Obwohl immer mehr Menschen durch häusliche Pflegedienste unterstützt werden, fehlen Informationen über die gesundheitlichen Einschränkungen und Bedürfnisse dieser Gruppe. Ziel: Ziel dieser Studie war es, den Gesundheitszustand von Menschen mit häuslichem Pflegebedarf in der Schweiz zu untersuchen. Methode: Es wurde eine Sekundärdatenanalyse basierend auf der HomeCareData-Datenbank mit Routinedaten von Menschen mit häuslichem Pflegebedarf in der Schweiz durchgeführt. Eingeschlossen wurden alle Fälle mit einem vollständig ausgefüllten Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI-HC). Daten zu verschiedenen Items des RAI-HC sowie weitere standardisierte Skalenwerte mit Bezug zur physischen oder psychischen Gesundheit wurden mittels deskriptiver Statistik analysiert. Ergebnisse: Insgesamt wurden 74 674 Datensätze ausgewertet. Körperliche Einschränkungen äußerten sich am häufigsten in Form von Müdigkeit (40.6%), Schmerzen (29.7%) oder im Bereich des Gehörs (21.9%). Rund ein Drittel der Stichprobenteilnehmenden stürzte in den letzten 90 Tagen. Auf psychischer Ebene zeigten sich am häufigsten Anzeichen von Sturzangst (33.5%), Einsamkeit (13.9%), Depressionen (12.8%) und Angst (4%). Etwa ein Drittel zeigte Hinweise auf eine Beeinträchtigung der Kognition und bei knapp 68% konnte eine Polypharmazie nachgewiesen werden. Schlussfolgerungen: Angesichts der vergleichsweisen hohen Prävalenz von psychischen Problemen unter Menschen mit häuslichem Pflegebedarf besteht ein Bedarf an der Kompetenzentwicklung der Mitarbeitenden häuslicher Pflegedienste und an einer adäquaten Versorgungsplanung.
Estimating Uncertainty in Simulated ENSO Statistics
Authors: Planton Yann Y. , Lee Jiwoo , Wittenberg Andrew T. , Gleckler Peter J. , Guilyardi Éric , McGregor Shayne , McPhaden Michael J.
Published: September 2024

Large ensembles of model simulations are frequently used to reduce the impact of internal variability when evaluating climate models and assessing climate change induced trends. However, the optimal number of ensemble members required to distinguish model biases and climate change signals from internal variability varies across models and metrics. Here we analyze the mean, variance and skewness of precipitation and sea surface temperature in the eastern equatorial Pacific region often used to describe the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), obtained from large ensembles of Coupled model intercomparison project phase 6 climate simulations. Leveraging established statistical theory, we develop and assess equations to estimate, a priori, the ensemble size or simulation length required to limit sampling‐based uncertainties in ENSO statistics to within a desired tolerance. Our results confirm that the uncertainty of these statistics decreases with the square root of the time series length and/or ensemble size. Moreover, we demonstrate that uncertainties of these statistics are generally comparable when computed using either pre‐industrial control or historical runs. This suggests that pre‐industrial runs can sometimes be used to estimate the expected uncertainty of statistics computed from an existing historical member or ensemble, and the number of simulation years (run duration and/or ensemble size) required to adequately characterize the statistic. This advance allows us to use existing simulations (e.g., control runs that are performed during model development) to design ensembles that can sufficiently limit diagnostic uncertainties arising from simulated internal variability. These results may well be applicable to variables and regions beyond ENSO.
Recycled Oceanic Crust in the Source of the Intraplate Changbaishan‐Tianchi Volcano, China/North Korea
Authors: Liu Yujie , Zhang Chao , Xu Hang , Chen Li‐Hui , Pan Bo
Published: September 2024

Continental intraplate volcano is an ideal probe to unravel the composition and structure of the deep Earth. The intraplate Changbaishan‐Tianchi volcano was one of the most hazardous eruptions on the Earth's planet. The long‐term activity of this volcano from the Pleistocene to 946 CE has erupted materials with a broad compositional range from basalt to rhyolite, which are expected to be associated with the continuous northeastward subduction of the Pacific plate, but the magma source remains controversial. In this paper, we present a comprehensive data set of in situ zircon Hf and O isotope data, combined with whole‐rock element and Sr‐Nd‐Pb isotope compositions, for selected eruptions of the Changbaishan‐Tianchi volcano, aiming to provide new insights into their magma source and the associated geodynamics. Radiogenic isotopic ratios and incompatible trace element compositions indicate that the erupted volcanic rocks at different stages, although with a varied differentiation degree, were derived from a common magma source characterized by a mixture of DM and EM1 end‐members. Zircon Hf and O isotopes are both relatively homogeneous for different lithologies and eruption stages, with the εHf(t) values varying between −5 and +5, and δ18O values between 3.58‰ and 5.97‰. Modeling of source mixing indicates that high‐temperature altered oceanic crust materials are an important component in the source of Changbaishan‐Tianchi volcano, likely derived from an ancient stagnant slab that has been reactivated by the subduction of the Pacific plate. This study demonstrates that the recycling of deeply subducted oceanic crust is potentially an important source and trigger for continental intraplate volcanism.
NSD2 is a requisite subunit of the AR/FOXA1 neo-enhanceosome in promoting prostate tumorigenesis
Authors: Parolia Abhijit , Eyunni Sanjana , Verma Brijesh Kumar , Young Eleanor , Liu Yihan , Liu Lianchao , George James , Aras Shweta , Das Chandan Kanta , Mannan Rahul , ur Rasool Reyaz , Mitchell-Velasquez Erick , Mahapatra Somnath , Luo Jie , Carson Sandra E. , Xiao Lanbo , Gajjala Prathibha R. , Venkatesh Sharan , Jaber Mustapha , Wang Xiaoju , He Tongchen , Qiao Yuanyuan , Pang Matthew , Zhang Yuping , Tien Jean Ching-Yi , Louw Micheala , Alhusayan Mohammed , Cao Xuhong , Su Fengyun , Tavana Omid , Hou Caiyun , Wang Zhen , Ding Ke , Chinnaiyan Arul M. , Asangani Irfan A.
Published: September 2024

Androgen receptor (AR) is a ligand-responsive transcription factor that drives terminal differentiation of the prostatic luminal epithelia. By contrast, in tumors originating from these cells, AR chromatin occupancy is extensively reprogrammed to activate malignant phenotypes, the molecular mechanisms of which remain unknown. Here, we show that tumor-specific AR enhancers are critically reliant on H3K36 dimethyltransferase activity of NSD2. NSD2 expression is abnormally induced in prostate cancer, where its inactivation impairs AR transactivation potential by disrupting over 65% of its cistrome. NSD2-dependent AR sites distinctively harbor the chimeric FOXA1:AR half-motif, which exclusively comprise tumor-specific AR enhancer circuitries defined from patient specimens. NSD2 inactivation also engenders increased dependency on the NSD1 paralog, and a dual NSD1/2 PROTAC degrader is preferentially cytotoxic in AR-dependent prostate cancer models. Altogether, we characterize NSD2 as an essential AR neo-enhanceosome subunit that enables its oncogenic activity, and position NSD1/2 as viable co-targets in advanced prostate cancer.
Development of cellulose acetate poly acrylonitrile (CAPA)–SiC/epoxy coating to mitigate corrosion of copper in chloride containing solutions
Authors: Bargout Nehal , Kashyout Abd El-Hady B. , Ibrahim Magdy A. M. , El Nemr Ahmed
Published: September 2024

A new conducting polymer of the cellulose acetate poly acrylonitrile (CAPA)–SiC composite was produced using an in situ oxidative polymerization technique in an aqueous medium. SiC was synthesized from Cinachyrella sp. as a source of carbon and silicon at 1200 °C under an argon atmosphere via a catalytic reduction process. The structure and morphology of the CAPA–SiC composite were characterized using surface area studies (BET), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and surface morphology (SEM & TEM). To protect copper, the produced CAPA–SiC composite was mixed with commercial epoxy paint using a casting technique, and the copper surface was coated with the three components of the CAPA–SiC/epoxy paint mixture. The corrosion inhibition improvement of the CAPA–SiC/paint coating was assessed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy followed by Tafel polarization measurements in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The corrosion protection ability of the CAPA–SiC/epoxy coating was found to be outstanding at 97.4% when compared to that of a CAPA/paint coating. SEM and XRD were used to illustrate the coating on the copper surface.
The role of audiovisual congruence in aesthetic appreciation of contemporary music and visual art
Authors: Fink Lauren , Fiehn Hannah , Wald-Fuhrmann Melanie
Published: September 2024

Does congruence between auditory and visual modalities affect aesthetic experience? While cross-modal correspondences between vision and hearing are well-documented, previous studies show conflicting results regarding whether audiovisual correspondence affects subjective aesthetic experience. Here, in collaboration with the Kentler International Drawing Space (NYC, USA), we depart from previous research by using music specifically composed to pair with visual art in the professionally-curated Music as Image and Metaphor exhibition. Our pre-registered online experiment consisted of 4 conditions: Audio, Visual, Audio-Visual-Intended (artist-intended pairing of art/music), and Audio-Visual-Random (random shuffling). Participants (N = 201) were presented with 16 pieces and could click to proceed to the next piece whenever they liked. We used time spent as an implicit index of aesthetic interest. Additionally, after each piece, participants were asked about their subjective experience (e.g., feeling moved). We found that participants spent significantly more time with Audio, followed by Audiovisual, followed by Visual pieces; however, they felt most moved in the Audiovisual (bi-modal) conditions. Ratings of audiovisual correspondence were significantly higher for the Audiovisual-Intended compared to Audiovisual-Random condition; interestingly, though, there were no significant differences between intended and random conditions on any other subjective rating scale, or for time spent. Collectively, these results call into question the relationship between cross-modal correspondence and aesthetic appreciation. Additionally, the results complicate the use of time spent as an implicit measure of aesthetic experience.
Highly resolved taphonomic variations within the Early Ordovician Fezouata Biota
Authors: Saleh Farid , Antcliffe Jonathan B. , Birolini Enzo , Candela Yves , Corthésy Nora , Daley Allison C. , Dupichaud Christophe , Gibert Corentin , Guenser Pauline , Laibl Lukáš , Lefebvre Bertrand , Michel Soline , Potin Gaëtan J.-M.
Published: September 2024

The Fezouata Biota (Morocco) is a Burgess Shale-type (BST) assemblage that provides a wealth of information on Early Ordovician ecosystems. Much work has been done to compare the preservation of the Fezouata Biota to other BSTs. However, studies investigating preservation variations within the Fezouata Biota are rare. Here, we use probabilities to investigate the preservation of various ecological categories of Fezouata eumetazoans. Complex taphonomic processes and phylum-specific constraints have led to the better preservation of predators/scavengers in this biota. However, no differences in preservation are observed between vagile and sessile taxa. Importantly, Tremadocian taxa are better preserved than Floian ones. As such, this study highlights the gradual closure of the BST window of preservation in the Zagora region of Morocco and constitutes a benchmark for future palaeoecological and evolutionary studies on the Fezouata Biota.
A lunar core dynamo limited to the Moon’s first ~140 million years
Authors: Zhou Tinghong , Tarduno John A. , Cottrell Rory D. , Neal Clive R. , Nimmo Francis , Blackman Eric G. , Ibañez-Mejia Mauricio
Published: September 2024

Single crystal paleointensity (SCP) reveals that the Moon lacked a long-lived core dynamo, though mysteries remain. An episodic dynamo, seemingly recorded by some Apollo basalts, is temporally and energetically problematic. We evaluate this enigma through study of ~3.7 billion-year-old (Ga) Apollo basalts 70035 and 75035. Whole rock analyses show unrealistically high nominal magnetizations, whereas SCP indicate null fields, illustrating that the former do not record an episodic dynamo. However, deep crustal magnetic anomalies might record an early lunar dynamo. SCP studies of 3.97 Ga Apollo breccia 61016 and 4.36 Ga ferroan anorthosite 60025 also yield null values, constraining any core dynamo to the Moon’s first 140 million years. These findings suggest that traces of Earth’s Hadean atmosphere, transferred to the Moon lacking a magnetosphere, could be trapped in the buried lunar regolith, presenting an exceptional target for future exploration.
Robust immune response to COVID-19 vaccination in the island population of Greenland
Authors: Møller Mie , Friis-Hansen Lennart , Kirkby Nikolai , Dilling-Hansen Christine , Andersson Mikael , Vedsted Peter , Mølbak Kåre , Koch Anders
Published: September 2024

Background

In Greenland, the COVID-19 pandemic was characterised by a late onset of community transmission and a low impact on the healthcare system, hypothesised as being partly due to a high uptake of vaccinations. To underpin this description, we aimed to assess the SARS-CoV-2 immune response post-vaccination in a Greenlandic population.

Methods

In this observational cohort study, we included 430 adults in Greenland who had received a complete two-dose SARS-CoV-2 vaccination at enrolment. The total plasma SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein Ig antibodies (S-Ab) induced by either the BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 vaccine, was measured up to 11 months after the second vaccine dose. In addition, total salivary S-Abs were examined in 107 participants, and the T-cell response to the spike glycoprotein was assessed in 78 participants out of the entire study cohort.

Results

Here we demonstrate that two months after the second vaccine dose, 96% of participants have protective plasma S-Ab levels. By 11 months, 98% have protective levels, with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection particularly enhancing S-Ab levels by 37% (95% CI 25–51%). Among individuals aged 60 years and older, we observe a 21% (95% CI 7–33%) reduction in antibody response. Total salivary S-Ab levels are detectable in all participants and significantly correlate with plasma levels. Moreover, all participants exhibit a robust SARS-CoV-2-specific T-cell response 11 months post-primary vaccination.

Conclusions

Our findings show that Greenlanders exhibit a robust and lasting immune response, both humoral and cellular, comparable to other population groups up to at least 11 months after the second vaccine dose. These results corroborate the hypothesis that vaccines contributed to the mild impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Greenlandic population.
A solution NMR methodology enabling the elucidation of small molecule phospholipid membrane adhesion and passive permeation parameters
Authors: Serrano-Sanchez Angela , Rice Matthew , Cassar Joseph , White Lisa J. , Popoola Precious I. A. , Thompson Gary S. , Hiscock Jennifer R. , Ortega-Roldan Jose L.
Published: September 2024

We present a new, quick and accessible assay able to determine the membrane permeability and compare the degree of membrane adhesion of any mixture of small molecules.
Carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed 3-acylation of indoles for facile access to indole-3-yl aryl ketones
Authors: Tu Ting , Nie GuiHua , Zhang Tinglei , Hu ChunMei , Ren Shi-Chao , Xia Huimin , Chi Yonggui Robin
Published: September 2024

A carbene and photocatalyst-catalyzed 3-acylation of indoles was disclosed, providing access to indole-3-yl aryl ketones, which play important roles in both organic synthesis and diverse types of functional molecules.
Zinc triazolate oxalate CALF-20 with platelet morphology and its PEBAX-based mixed matrix membranes for CO2/N2 separation
Authors: Jia Qian , Lasseuguette Elsa , Kaur Harpreet , Naden Aaron B. , Ferrari Maria-Chiara , Wright Paul A.
Published: September 2024

Nanoplatelets of CALF-20, prepared using a layered Zn-bearing precursor, are incorporated into a mixed matrix membrane to enhance permeability and selectivity for CO2.
A Zr-hydroxamate metal–organic framework with intrinsic chelating sites for postsynthetic Pd metalation and Suzuki–Miyaura catalysis
Authors: Shao Zhen-Wu , Xiong Chaozhi , Yang Jiajie , Mei Zhewei , Xiong Li , Wu Wenjing , Liu Chong
Published: September 2024

A highly crystalline and robust Zr-hydroxamate MOF was made from a pyrazine-derived ligand. Featuring abundant chelating sites which were readily metalated with a high Pd loading, the MOF became a versatile and recyclable Suzuki–Miyaura catalyst.
A molecular metal–organic cage as a recyclable sponge for PFOS removal from water
Authors: Das Bairagya Monojit , Ntipouna P. Sophie , Stewart Natalie K. , Elgrishi Noémie
Published: September 2024

A simple recycling procedure overcomes the strong affinity of MOCs toward PFOS to unlock their use for PFAS removal from water.
Linear oligo(phenylenevinylene)-based covalent organic frameworks
Authors: Yu Xingjiang , Zhong Yuelin , Dong Wenbo , Li Longyu
Published: September 2024

Linear oligo(phenylenevinylene)-based covalent organic frameworks for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
Strong size sieving effect in a rigid oxalate-based metal–organic framework for selective lithium extraction
Authors: Huang Wenhao , Chen Zhonghang , Cheng Peng , Shi Wei
Published: September 2024

An oxalate-based metal–organic framework Eu-C2O4 was synthesized at gram-scale and studied as a selective adsorbent for Li+ ions, and it exhibited high Li+/Na+ selectivity in aqueous solution.
Structural insight into imidazopyridines and benzimidazoles: the importance of the hydrogen bond, π-stacking interactions and intramolecular charge transfer effect for fluorescence
Authors: Li Haonan , Gao Chenping , Li Zhibin , Guo Yanchun , Cao Shuxia , Zhao Yufen
Published: September 2024

An investigation of the impact of the N-position, H-bond and π-stacking for fluorescence in imidazopyridine and benzimidazole derivatives.
Experimental investigation and thermodynamic modelling assessment of the AECl2–NdCl3 (AE = Sr, Ba) systems
Authors: Alders D. C. , Cette D. J. , Konings R. J. M. , Smith A. L.
Published: September 2024

The thermodynamic and thermo-physical properties of the binary salt systems AECl2–NdCl3 (AE = Sr, Ba) have been investigated using an experimental and modelling approach.
The strongest dative bond in main-group compounds. Theoretical study of OAeF− (Ae = Be–Ba)
Authors: Qin Lei , Liu Ruiqin , Sagan Filip , Zhang Zhaoyin , Zhao Lili , Mitoraj Mariusz , Frenking Gernot
Published: September 2024

Quantum chemical calculations of the anions OAeF− (Ae = Be–Ba) have been carried out using ab initio methods at the CCSD(T)/def2-TZVPP level and density functional theory employing BP86 with various basis sets.
Attractive acceptor–acceptor interactions in self-complementary quadruple hydrogen bonds for molecular self-assembly
Authors: Ahmed Usman , Daub Christopher D. , Sundholm Dage , Johansson Mikael P.
Published: September 2024

First-principles quantum chemical calculations show that the secondary acceptor–acceptor interactions in multiple hydrogen bonded systems are attractive.
Effect of Yb3+ concentration on the upconversion emission properties of sub 10 nm RbY2F7:Yb, Er nanoparticles
Authors: Lakshmanan Ajith Kumar , Chakraborty Snigdhadev , Roy Basudev , Senthilselvan J.
Published: September 2024

This report focuses on the synthesis of sub 10 nm RbY2F7:Yb, Er upconversion nanoparticles by thermal decomposition and studying the influence of Yb concentration on the upconversion emission properties by varying the Yb concentration from 20 to 98%.
Energetic coordination polymers (ECPs) based on tetrazole N-oxides: green nitrogen-rich energetic complexes of variable dimensions
Authors: Xu Ze , Gu Haolin , Lu Ming , Xu Yuangang
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we aim to summarize the existing energetic tetrazole N-oxide coordination polymers briefly and discuss the advantages of synthesizing these polymers and examine their future development prospects.
Rapid identification of bacterial isolates using microfluidic adaptive channels and multiplexed fluorescence microscopy
Authors: Chatzimichail Stelios , Turner Piers , Feehily Conor , Farrar Alison , Crook Derrick , Andersson Monique , Oakley Sarah , Barrett Lucinda , El Sayyed Hafez , Kyropoulos Jingwen , Nellåker Christoffer , Stoesser Nicole , Kapanidis Achillefs N.
Published: September 2024

A microfluidic device utilizing adaptive channels was developed for efficient capture and rapid identification of 7 species of bacteria using molecular barcoding and fluorescence imaging.
Toward high quality tactile sensors using ZnO/P(VDF-TrFE) flexible piezoelectric composite films
Authors: Taleb Sepide , van Lingen Wiebren M. , Acuautla Mónica
Published: September 2024

In this research, ZnO/P(VDF-TrFE) piezoelectric composites are fabricated by two methods, ultrasonic spray coating and casting. Using optimal concentration of ZnO, high performance piezoelectric tactile sensors for diverse applications are developed.
Harnessing sustainable nanoclusters for sensitive optical detection of tetracyclines and the underlying mechanism
Authors: Justo-Tirado Miguel , Pérez-Herráez Irene , Escorihuela Jorge , Arenal Raúl , Zaballos-García Elena , Pérez-Prieto Julia
Published: September 2024

N-Acetyl-l-cysteine-capped gold nanoclusters obtained by an easy green approach show high sensitivity and selectivity in detecting tetracyclines over a wide range. Fluorescence quenching primarily involves photoinduced electron transfer.
Preparation of rod-zinc oxide/agaric derived porous carbon nanocomposites and their application in electrochemical sensing
Authors: Li Yancai , Xie Mengying , Kang Xianyu , Hou Wenli , Chen Yanmei
Published: September 2024

The porous carbon material prepared from agaric biomass was combined with zinc oxide nanorods to obtain an electrochemical sensor, which could be used to detect PA, DA and luteolin.
Nickel-catalyzed highly efficient chemoselective reduction of azoarenes to hydrazoarenes in water
Authors: Gong Dawei , Li Qixuan , Li Yufei , Yang Qinghua , Gao Caiyu , Wang Jiku , Zhao Lina
Published: September 2024

A nickel-catalyzed synthesis of hydrazoarenes utilizing NH3BH3 in water has been developed.
Dual inhibitory potential of ganoderic acid A on GLUT1/3: computational and in vitro insights into targeting glucose metabolism in human lung cancer
Authors: Bashir Mona Alrasheed , Abdalla Mohnad , Shao Chang-Sheng , Wang Han , Bondzie-Quaye Precious , Almahi Waleed Abdelbagi , Swallah Mohammed Sharif , Huang Qing
Published: September 2024

Human glucose transporters (GLUTs) facilitate the uptake of hexoses into cells. In cancer, the increased proliferation necessitates higher expression of GLUTs. This study demonstrates the inhibitory function of ganoderic acid A (GAA) on GLUT1/3.
The impact of processing voltage of wire electric discharge machining on the performance of Mo doped V–VO0.2 based Archimedean micro-supercapacitors
Authors: Chen Ri , Qin Jie , Xu Zehan , Lv Siqi , Tao Zhenhao , He Jiale , Zhou Peipei , Shu Zhaoyu , Zhuang Zhixin , Wang Wenxia , Xu Yunying , Xu Lanying , Deng Cheng , Zhitomirsky Igor , Shi Kaiyuan
Published: September 2024

Machining processes of AMSCs3 by WEDM.
Upcycled waxes from mixed polyolefins for hot-melt adhesive (HMA) applications
Authors: Ganapathi Anurag , Shaker Mohamed , Rabnawaz Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Virgin paraffin waxes are blended with poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) (EVA) to make hot-melt adhesives (HMAs).
Correction: Redox-active conductive metal–organic framework with high lithium capacities at low temperatures
Authors: Kumar Yogendra , Kim Tae Hyeong , Subiyanto Iyan , Devina Winda , Byun Segi , Nandy Subhajit , Chae Keun Hwa , Lim Suim , Kim Bumjin , Kang Sanghui , Han Seong Ok , Yim Kanghoon , Yoo Jungjoon , Kim Hyunuk
Published: September 2024

Correction for ‘Redox-active conductive metal–organic framework with high lithium capacities at low temperatures’ by Yogendra Kumar et al., J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4TA01779J.
Eco-friendly lead-free halide double perovskites A2CuMCl6 (A = K, Rb; M = Sb, Bi): stability, thermoelectric, and optoelectronic advancements through theoretical insights
Authors: Sofi Mudasir Younis , Khan Mohd. Shahid , Khan M. Ajmal
Published: September 2024

Lead-free halide A2CuMCl6 (A = K, Rb; M = Sb, Bi) are analyzed for stability, thermoelectric, and optoelectronic properties. Band gaps of 1.24–1.53 eV and high zT values (≈1.05–1.00) demonstrate their potential for renewable energy and optoelectronic applications.
A novel near-infrared phosphor Li1.6Mg1.6Sn2.8O8:Cr3+ for near-infrared spectral analysis
Authors: Zhang Xiaowei , Sun Dashuai , Luo Pengcheng , Zhou Luhui , Ye Xinyu , You Hongpeng
Published: September 2024

A novel near-infrared broadband phosphor Li1.6Mg1.6Sn2.8O8:Cr3+ for near-infrared spectroscopy with a peak at 860 nm and an FWHM of 187 nm.
Reversible modulation of critical electric fields for a field-induced ferroelectric effect with field-cycling in ZrO2 thin films
Authors: Shin Jonghoon , Shin Dong Hoon , Do Kim Kyung , Seo Haengha , Ye Kun Hee , Jeon Jeong Woo , Kim Tae Kyun , Paik Heewon , Song Haewon , Lee Suk Hyun , Choi Jung-Hae , Hwang Cheol Seong
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the effects of field-cycling on the critical electric fields of the field-induced ferroelectric effect in atomic layer deposited ZrO2 thin films, focusing on their reversibility and temperature dependence.
Proteolysis of tau by granzyme A in tauopathies generates fragments that are aggregation prone
Authors: Quinn James P. , Fisher Kate , Corbett Nicola , Warwood Stacey , Knight David , Kellett Katherine A.B. , Hooper Nigel M.
Published: September 2024

Tauopathies, including Alzheimer's disease, corticobasal degeneration and progressive supranuclear palsy, are characterised by the aggregation of tau into insoluble neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Tau is subject to a range of post-translational modifications, including proteolysis, that can promote its aggregation. Neuroinflammation is a hallmark of tauopathies and evidence is growing for a role of CD8+ T cells in disease pathogenesis. CD8+ T cells release granzyme proteases but what role these proteases play in neuronal dysfunction is currently lacking. Here, we identified that granzyme A (GzmA) is present in brain tissue and proteolytically cleaves tau. Mass spectrometric analysis of tau fragments produced on digestion of tau with GzmA identified three cleavage sites at R194-S195, R209-S210 and K240-S241. Mutation of the critical Arg or Lys residues at the cleavage sites in tau or chemical inhibition of GzmA blocked the proteolysis of tau by GzmA. Development of a semi-targeted mass spectrometry approach identified peptides in tauopathy brain tissue corresponding to proteolysis by GzmA at R209-S210 and K240-S241 in tau. When expressed in cells the GzmA-cleaved C-terminal fragments of tau were highly phosphorylated and aggregated upon incubation of the cells with tauopathy brain seed. The C-terminal fragment tau195–441 was able to transfer between cells and promote aggregation of tau in acceptor cells, indicating the propensity for such tau fragments to propagate between cells. Collectively, these results raise the possibility that GzmA, released from infiltrating cytotoxic CD8+ T cells, proteolytically cleaves tau into fragments that may contribute to its pathological properties in tauopathies.
Dual‐user joint sensing and communications with time‐divisioned bi‐static radar
Authors: Wang Enhao , Chen Yunfei , Ikhlef Aissa , Sun Hongjian
Published: September 2024

Joint sensing and communications systems have gained significant research interest by merging sensing capabilities with communication functionalities. However, few works have examined the case of multiple users. This work investigates a dual‐user joint sensing and communications system, focusing on the interference between the users that explores the optimal performance trade‐offs through a time‐division approach. Bi‐static radar setting is considered. Two typical strategies under this approach are studied: one in which both users follow the same order of communications and then sensing, and the other in which the tasks are performed in opposite order at two users. In each strategy, the sum rate and the detection probability are evaluated and optimized. The results show that the opposite order strategy offers superior performance to the same order strategy, and they also quantify their performance difference. This research highlights the potential benefits of time‐division strategies and multiple users in joint sensing and communications systems.
Minimal‐cost route planning via Fibonacci‐heap‐typed data structure
Authors: Zhan Wangjia , Qiu Haohao , Min Bo , Lin Lin
Published: September 2024

Efficient route planning in transportation networks, particularly under stochastic conditions like severe weather (i.e. snow or hail), poses a significant computational challenge. This article addresses this challenge by modeling the route planning problem as a Markov decision process (MDP) problem, establishing reachability criteria, and identifying the minimum‐weight arborescence in the directed graph. To achieve this, the reachability determination algorithm is designed to assess the courier company's reachability to all junctions based on the queue‐typed data structure and breadth‐first search idea. Subsequently, the minimal‐cost route planning algorithm is developed to find a feasible transport route with the minimal cost of clearing obstacles by resorting to the Edmonds' algorithm and some feasible data structures. In particular, the article introduces a Fibonacci‐heap‐typed data structure to the minimal‐cost route planning algorithm, resulting in a remarkable reduction of the time complexity from to , where and represent the cardinalities of the arc set and nodeset, respectively. Ultimately, the proposed method is applied to optimize route planning in a transportation network, providing a cost‐efficient solution for logistics and transportation planning.
9 to 5 or a new‐normal? Cluster analysis of pre and post pandemic vehicle and cycle diurnal flow profiles
Authors: Burke Matthew Edward , Bell Margaret , Dissanayake Dilum
Published: September 2024

Commuting traffic associated with the “9 to 5” workday shaped the morning and evening peaks across the world. The COVID‐19 pandemic led to unprecedented changes in travel behaviour such as an increase in cyclists and telecommuting, where employees worked from home during lockdown periods. Transport modellers, planners and policy makers need to know whether the 9 to 5 has returned, or we have entered a “New‐normal” of more flexible working arrangements and increased cycling, key for delivering sustainability targets. In this research, the unsupervised machine learning technique k‐means clustering investigates temporal patterns across the day and week, comparing the pre‐ and post‐pandemic era across both motorised vehicles and bicycles. Results show that the total daily traffic flow has returned to pre‐pandemic volumes, but more spread across the day. Mondays and Fridays have less‐pronounced peaks compared to pre‐pandemic, having implications for air quality modelling and assessment, traffic management and transport planning. Meanwhile, cycling has increased in volume and the time‐of‐day people are travelling has changed. Policy makers need to consider whether the additional capacity on the road, brought about by reduced peak traffic, could be reallocated to make roads safer for and reduce delay to cyclists, contributing towards net zero goals.
The Quality Status Analysis and Development Proposal of Combustible Gas Alarm
Authors: Shang Yuyang , Yang Zhenqi , Hu Bo , Sun Baorui , Lai Haixin , Wang Liang
Published: September 2024

Combustible gas alarm is mainly used to detect the concentration of combustible gas in the environment and issue the corresponding level of alarm which is an effective early warning tool to prevent gas leakage. However, due to the uneven quality of combustible gas alarms sold on the market, there are certain difficulties for the government in market access, testing agencies in quality control, and users in later maintenance. In order to promote the industry of combustible gas alarm to further and improve product quality, this study selected 60 batches of combustible gas alarms from a first-tier city in China and tested them in accordance with the national compulsory standard GB 15322-2019 Combustible Gas Detectors, conducting price and quality analysis of combustible gas alarms from different procurement channels and different product types according to the test results and putting forward solutions and development suggestions for nonconforming projects.
Landscape Design in the Perspective of Rural Revitalization
Authors: Zhao Siyuan , Ibrahim Filzani Illia
Published: September 2024

Rural revitalization is a strategic plan proposed in the report of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, aimed at solving the three rural issues in China. Therefore, it is also one of the strategic plans that China should focus on implementing in the future stage. In the perspective of implementing rural revitalization, it is a common strategy to help local areas develop the tourism industry, thereby driving the improvement of local economic benefits through tourism. In fact, the vast majority of rural areas have a certain potential for tourism development. Landscape design is a key approach to tapping into its potential and helping rural areas establish sustainable economic profit models. However, whether landscape design can play its advantageous role depends on the compatibility between landscape design and local geographical characteristics and culture, as well as whether the landscape can match the existing development models in the local area. That is to say, it is necessary to create new development opportunities and effectively link new development with local production and life, so as to achieve the fundamental goal of helping local economy generate income without affecting the quality of life of local residents.
Architectural and Environmental Design for Rural Landscape Enhancement – Landscape and countryside in a painting
Authors: Chiu Chenyuan , Zeng Xinyue , Dong Zuorong , Luo Ziwei , Chen Xilin , Lin Yuyan , Zhong Yiman
Published: September 2024

With the comprehensive advancement of rural revitalization strategies in the new era, sustainable architectural design is a response to environmental challenges. Improving the rural appearance to meet the needs of the masses has become an important part of rural revitalization and improving the rural living environment. This study selected Daluo Village, Tangxi Town, adopted Fengshun County, Meizhou City as the research area, and methods such as documentary data method, case study method, field survey method, questionnaire analysis method, and comprehensive analysis method. In terms of design concept, the concept of combining sustainability and environmentally friendly materials is adopted, and Chaoke elements are extracted and combined with the local Chaoke architectural village texture to form a series of riverside sightseeing routes in Daluo Village, as well as the Chaoke village architecture of the village. A pavilion and riverside park were also designed. Effectively combine the improvement of village landscape with tourism routes to enhance the economic benefits and comprehensive strength of the tourism industry in Daluo Village, Tangxi Town, Fengshun County.
Digitalization verification method of live distance of wire
Authors: Yan Yan , Liu Qin , Chen Bingqian , Zhang Chengwei , Wang Xiaomin
Published: September 2024

The live distance verification of wire is very important for the safety and stability of the construction and operation of the power system. At present, the commonly used acceptance method is to complete it manually through manual measurement tools. However, because the parallel line between the wire and the hanging height of the wire is high, it is difficult to judge the live distance of the wire by manual measurement. This paper proposes that two methods of laser point cloud and image recognition are used to check the charged distance of the wire, which can effectively improve the acceptance efficiency and acceptance accuracy.
Research on the construction of load management system for power supply guarantee target
Authors: Guo Linlang , An Chao , Huang Yihao
Published: September 2024

In the past two years, due to the frequent combination of extreme weather and high primary energy prices and other factors, resulting in the continuous tension of power supply and demand in many places, the risk of power rationing has gradually increased. In order to implement the strategic decision deployment of the Party Central Committee and The State Council, in the context of “carbon peak, carbon neutral” strategy to ensure the security of power supply work. This paper studies the construction of a load management system for the goal of power supply assurance. Through the overall analysis and unified management of the province’s load, it realizes the transformation from one-way load management to users’ active participation in grid interaction through the construction of system structure, policies, mechanism, and the creation and deepening of fine management application functions such as load forecasting, monitoring, and analysis, and effectively alleviates the imbalance between supply and demand. Ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity, ensure people’s livelihood electricity, and provide strong support for achieving the “two carbon” goal.
Study on the Revitalisation of Red Cultural Resources in Landscape Design of Shaoxing city Based on the Theory of Cultural Ecology
Authors: Li Ya
Published: September 2024

Red cultural resources are an essential part of China's cultural heritage system, which is of great significance for the inheritance of national culture and the promotion of national spirit. Taking Shaoxing city as an example, this paper uses the cultural ecology theory to explore the revitalisation strategy of red cultural resources in landscape design. Firstly, a literature review of research in related fields is conducted, including the protection and inheritance of red cultural resources, cultural ecology theory, landscape design theory and so on. Secondly, the theory of cultural ecology is introduced, and its applicability and advantages in the study of red cultural resources revitalisation are elaborated. Then, the overview of red cultural resources in Shaoxing city is introduced, including types, distribution, and protection status. Then, combined with the theory of cultural ecology, it analyses the protection and inheritance of red cultural resources in Shaoxing city and discusses its application value and significance in landscape design. Finally, strategies and suggestions for revitalising red cultural resources in Shaoxing city are proposed, including protection and management, landscape design and tourism development. The research in this paper has important theoretical and practical significance for promoting the protection and inheritance of red cultural resources and improving the cultural connotation of landscape design.
Thematic evaluation and optimisation countermeasures of urban underground public space based on IPA analysis method
Authors: Yan Xiaoyu , Fan Jiatan
Published: September 2024

A great deal of research has been carried out on the sustainable use of urban underground space, among which the importance of urban underground public space to urban development has been well proven. However, at present, most of the urban underground public spaces are constructed with the goal of supplementing the surface business, which leads to a large number of unused underground public spaces and low utilisation rate. Spaces rich in thematicity tend to have a higher attraction to the public, but many studies at this stage focus on the improvement of the physical environment of underground spaces, and there are few assessments of the thematic shaping of underground public spaces. Therefore, this study adopts the importance-satisfaction (IPA) model and takes the underground shopping mall of Zilinan-Fountain in Guiyang's old town as the research object to examine the relative relationship between the importance level of each evaluation element and the satisfaction of the crowd, and then to derive the factors that need to be focused on improvement. The analysis shows that the restoration and construction of special thematic scenes, the types of thematic businesses, the regular organisation of thematic activities or curatorial exhibitions, the number of resting seats, the clarity of the main axis of the space, the monitoring of the regional traffic flow, and the size of the area of the shared gathering space are the objects that need to be highly paid attention to, and can be improved to perfect the thematic creation of the underground public space.
Exploring Children’s Food Environments in Macau from a Built Environment Management Perspective
Authors: Liu Chang , Wang Xiangquan
Published: September 2024

For urban planning and management and public health have been intertwined for most of their histories, the impact of built environment on children’s well-being has become an important topic in both fields today. Many studies have shown that the clustering of fast food restaurants (FFRs) around schools can increase the rate of obesity in children by changing their eating environment, so studying the concentration of FFRs around schools can help us assess the risk of obesity in children. Macau as a high density city, the obesity of children has generally become a critical public health problem. Therefore, this research aims to explore the distribution of FFRs around schools in Macau. Results show that there was not only an obvious clustering distribution of FFRs in Macau, but also a positive correlation between the distribution of schools and FFRs’ clustering. The study supports the improvement of the built environment around Macau’s schools from a public health perspective and enhances the development of Macau as a healthy city in the future.