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Propagation characteristics and prediction of airblast overpressure outside tunnel: a case study
Authors: Zhou Xianshun , Zhang Xuemin , Wang Lichuan , Feng Han , Cai Chenzhi , Zeng Xiaohui , Ou Xuefeng
Published: November 2022

The drilling and blasting method is widely used in tunnel engineering. The accompanying airblast may damage structures and annoy nearby occupants. The prediction of airblast overpressure (poa) outside the tunnel is necessary to improve the safety of blasting works. A study of propagation characteristics of airblasts induced by tunnel blasting was carried out through experimental and numerical studies. The results indicate that the distributions of the poa outside the tunnel were anisotropic, which does not conform to the decay law of an explosion in free-field. The propagation of airblasts induced by tunnel blasting is related to the airblast shape. The phenomenon that the poa along the axial direction of the tunnel was higher than along other directions can be explained by the numerical results of the process of airblasts. The airblasts outside the tunnel traveled as a spherical wave, but the pressure was not uniformly distributed. After an airblast plane wave with high speed and high pressure inside the tunnel was transmitted out of the tunnel, its inertia strengthened the pressure in the axial direction. The airblast outside the tunnel is related to the propagation distance Rout, the angle from the measurement to the tunnel axis α, and the pressure intensity p0 at the tunnel portal. Subsequently, an ellipsoidal contour curve of the poa outside the tunnel was plotted, and therefore a new prediction equation was validated by numerical results and field data. Finally, the newly proposed methodology guided the blast design.
The effect of dietary halloysite supplementation on the performance and meat quality of pigs and some air indices in piggery
Authors: Nadziakiewicz Małgorzata , Lis Marcin Wojciech , Micek Piotr
Published: November 2022

Halloysite, a clay mineral of the kaolin, has specific properties, characteristic for the conditions in which it was formed. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of halloysite from the Dunino deposit in a complete diet for pigs on daily body weight gain (BWG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), blood parameters, chemical composition of meat and chosen environment indices in the piggery. The trial was conducted on 144 piglets from weaning (d 29) to 85th day of life, then on 40 porkers divided into two groups. Animals were fed diets without (group C) or with halloysite (group E; 1.5% until d 128, then 1.0%). Pigs from group E were characterized by a lower number of days with diarrhea. The average BWG in E group was 44 g higher than in group C (P < 0.01). In turn, during the fattening period, the difference in BWG between groups was 60 g in favor of E (P < 0.05) and average FCR in group E was 4.9% lower compared to group C (P < 0.05). At the end of the study, the pigs from group E had 6.9% higher final body weight (P < 0.01). During both the morning and evening measurements, ammonia concentration in the air was lower by 16.3% and 23.8%, respectively. The use of halloysite enabled improvement of pig fattening efficiency, while reducing the costs of pork production and the negative effect of ammonia on the animals' welfare and environment.
Growth, yield, and yield variables of onion (Allium Cepa L.) varieties as influenced by plantspacing at DambiDollo, Western Ethiopia
Authors: Alemu Diribsa , Kitila Chala , Garedew Weyessa , Jule LetaTesfaye , Badassa Bayissa , Nagaprasad N. , Seenivasan Venkatesh , Saka Abel , Ramaswamy Krishnaraj
Published: November 2022

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is an important bulb plant grown worldwide. Proper use of the agronomic practice has undoubtedly contributed to growing crop yields. The right level of any farming practice, like the distance between plants, plant density, date of planting, and time of harvest, can produce the wanted outcomes. Therefore, this research was piloted to evaluate the influence of plant spacing on the development of bulb harvest-related traits of onion varieties in Dambi Dollo University, Western Ethiopia, in 2021. Three onion varieties (Adama red, Monarch, Nafis) and four intra-row spaces (6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm, and 12 cm) in factorial combinations were settled by a complete randomized block design which was simulated three times. The findings of the study indicate that all the factors related to crop growth and bulb yield of onion varieties were mainly influenced by different kinds and plant spacing. Conversely, the collaboration of these two factors did not affect all other factors, but the interaction of the two factors had a great effect on the days to maturity measured in this study. The highest plant height was registered on the onion planted at a distance of 10 cm (59.83 cm) and 12 cm (59.08 cm) distance between plants. The high commercial yields (34.44 t ha−1) and entire bulb yield (35.40 t ha−1) were found in the Nafis variety. The highest marketable yields (31.12 ha−1) and entire marketable yield (31.78 ha−1) were recorded on an onion plant planted 10 cm between plants. Therefore, in the research area, farmers can use a variety of Nafis and a 10 cm distance between plants to increase their onion production.
Mechanism of KIT gene regulation by GATA1 lacking the N-terminal domain in Down syndrome–related myeloid disorders
Authors: Kanezaki Rika , Toki Tsutomu , Terui Kiminori , Sato Tomohiko , Kobayashi Akie , Kudo Ko , Kamio Takuya , Sasaki Shinya , Kawaguchi Koji , Watanabe Kenichiro , Ito Etsuro
Published: November 2022

Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at high risk of transient abnormal myelopoiesis (TAM) and myeloid leukemia of DS (ML-DS). GATA1 mutations are detected in almost all TAM and ML-DS samples, with exclusive expression of short GATA1 protein (GATA1s) lacking the N-terminal domain (NTD). However, it remains to be clarified how GATA1s is involved with both disorders. Here, we established the K562 GATA1s (K562-G1s) clones expressing only GATA1s by CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. The K562-G1s clones expressed KIT at significantly higher levels compared to the wild type of K562 (K562-WT). Chromatin immunoprecipitation studies identified the GATA1-bound regulatory sites upstream of KIT in K562-WT, K562-G1s clones and two ML-DS cell lines; KPAM1 and CMK11-5. Sonication-based chromosome conformation capture (3C) assay demonstrated that in K562-WT, the − 87 kb enhancer region of KIT was proximal to the − 115 kb, − 109 kb and + 1 kb region, while in a K562-G1s clone, CMK11-5 and primary TAM cells, the − 87 kb region was more proximal to the KIT transcriptional start site. These results suggest that the NTD of GATA1 is essential for proper genomic conformation and regulation of KIT gene expression, and that perturbation of this function might be involved in the pathogenesis of TAM and ML-DS.
Neural substrates underlying effortful control deficit in autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis of fMRI studies
Authors: Krishnamurthy Karthikeyan , Chan Melody M. Y. , Han Yvonne M. Y.
Published: November 2022

Effortful control comprises attentional control, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility subprocesses. Effortful control is impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorder, yet its neural underpinnings remain elusive. By conducting a coordinate-based meta-analysis, this study compared the brain activation patterns between autism and typically developing individuals and examined the effect of age on brain activation in each effortful control subprocesses. Meta-analytic results from 22 studies revealed that, individuals with autism showed hypoactivation in the default mode network for tasks tapping inhibitory control functioning (threshold-free cluster enhancement p < 0.001). When these individuals perform tasks tapping attentional control and cognitive flexibility, they exhibited aberrant activation in various brain networks including default mode network, dorsal attention, frontoparietal, visual and somatomotor networks (uncorrected ps < 0.005). Meta-regression analyses revealed that brain regions within the default mode network showed a significant decreasing trend in activation with increasing age (uncorrected p < 0.05). In summary, individuals with autism showed aberrant activation patterns across multiple brain functional networks during all cognitive tasks supporting effortful control, with some regions showing a decrease in activation with increasing age.
Toxicity assessment of potassium bromate and the remedial role of grape seed extract
Authors: Yalçin Emine , Çavuşoğlu Kültiğin
Published: November 2022

In this study, the multiple toxic effects of potassium bromate were investigated in Allium cepa L., an indicator test material. In addition, the toxicity-reducing effects of grape seed extract (GSE) were tested. The toxicity was investigated by some physiological (germination percentage, root length, weight gain, relative injury rate), cytogenetic [mitotic index (MI), micronucleus (MN), and chromosomal abnormalities (CAs)], biochemical [malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH) levels] and anatomical parameters. A. cepa bulbs were divided into 6 groups as control and five treatment groups (Group II: 465 mg/L GSE, Group III: 930 mg/L GSE, Group IV: 100 mg/L potassium bromate, Group V: 100 mg/L potassium bromate + 465 mg/L GSE, Group VI: 100 mg /L potassium bromate + 930 mg/L GSE). The bulbs were germinated for 72 h and at the end of the period the bulbs were subjected to routine preparations and made ready for analysis and measurements. As a result, potassium bromate exposure caused statistically significant (p < 0.05) decreases in all physiological parameter values. Potassium bromate application decreased MI by 41.6%, and increased the MN and CAs frequencies. CAs such as fragment, sticky chromosome, and vagrant chromosome, unequal distribution of chromatin, reverse polarization, nuclear bud and disordered mitosis were induced in root meristem cells. The mechanism of potassium bromate genotoxicity has been associated with DNA-potassium bromate interaction supported by spectral shift. Potassium bromate caused a decrease in GSH levels and an increase in MDA, SOD and CAT levels, thereby disrupting the antioxidant/oxidant balance in root tip cells. GSE administration in two different doses together with potassium bromate reduced the toxic effects and caused improvements in all parameters examined. The most significant reduction in toxicity was in group VI, which received 930 mg/L GSE, and there was an improvement about 18% in MI levels and an improvement about 44% in GSH levels in this group. While GSE application increased physiological parameters and GSH levels, it decreased MDA, SOD, CAT levels, MN and CAs frequencies. As a result, it has been determined that potassium bromate causes multi-directional toxicity at high doses and A. cepa is a very reliable indicator in determining this toxicity. In addition, GSE extract has been found to have a strong role in reducing the toxicity induced by potassium bromate.
Comprehensive examination of radiative electromagnetic flowing of nanofluids with viscous dissipation effect over a vertical accelerated plate
Authors: Bejawada Shankar Goud , Reddy Yanala Dharmendar , Jamshed Wasim , Usman  , Isa Siti Suzilliana Putri Mohamed , El Din Sayed M. , Guedri Kamel , Rehman M. Israr Ur
Published: November 2022

This research aims to establish the MHD radiating convective nanofluid flow properties with the viscous dissipation across an exponentially accelerating vertical plate. As the plate accelerates, its temperature progressively increases. There are two separate types of water-based nanofluids that include copper ($$Cu$$

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) nanoparticles, respectively. The most crucial aspect of this investigation is finding a closed-form solution to a nonlinear coupled partial differential equations scheme. Galerkin finite element method (G-FEM) is used to figure out the initial managing equations. Utilizing graphs, the effect of the flow phenomenon's contributing variables as well as the influence of other factors is determined and depicted. In the part dedicated to the findings and discussion, the properties of these emergent parameters are described in more depth. Nonetheless, the thermal radiation and heat sink factors increase the thermal profile. In addition, the greater density of the copper nanoparticles cause the nanoparticle volume fraction to lessen the velocity delineation.
Sampling investigation and statistical analysis for mental problems of freshmen in Shandong Province
Authors: Li Chang , Sun Bingchuan
Published: November 2022

niversity stage, especially the freshmen stage, is a high incidence stage of students’ psychological problems. Effective sampling investigation and statistical analysis of freshmen’s mental health problems are conducive to solve freshmen’s problems and prevent further crises. In the past 4 years (2018–2021), using Chinese college students’ mental health screening scale, we have taken probability proportionate to size sampling investigations about the mental problems to 9882 freshmen in 45 public universities in Shandong Province near the end of their first semester. Based on these data, we conducted the comparison of anxiety and depression for post pandemic era vs. pre pandemic era by analysis of variance, and analysed the influencing factors for anxiety and depression by linear regression and canonical correlation analysis. The results indicate the extents of anxiety and depression in post pandemic era are significantly more severe than pre pandemic era. Inferiority complex, obsession and somatization are the main effect factors of anxiety and depression. To the best of our knowledge, this research is the first systematical investigation and analysis for the mental problems among freshmen in the whole Shandong Province before and after the epidemic. The research results are conducive for the mental health counseling and intervention of freshmen’s mental problems, and also helpful for policy making and prevention for psychological crisis management.
The influence of anxiety and fear of COVID-19 on vaccination hesitancy among postsecondary students
Authors: Šorgo Andrej , Crnkovič Nuša , Cesar Katarina , Selak Špela , Vrdelja Mitja , Gabrovec Branko
Published: November 2022

The aim of the present study was to explore the influence of anxiety and fear of COVID-19 on vaccination hesitancy among Slovenian postsecondary students. A cross-sectional study using a set of previously tested instruments and ad hoc questions created by the authors was chosen as the method to gain insight into various health and sociodemographic aspects of Slovenian postsecondary students affected by the COVID-19-induced closures and suspensions of educational activities at tertiary educational institutions (N = 5999). Overall, 39.7% of participating students expressed an intention to get vaccinated at the first possible opportunity, whereas 29.2% expressed no intent to do so. The highest vaccine hesitancy was observed among prospective teachers (50.3%) and the lowest among prospective physicians (5,7%). When examining the role of anxiety and fear of COVID-19 on the Slovenian postsecondary students’ intentions to get vaccinated the results of logistic regression showed that only fear of COVID-19 played a mild and significant role.
High-resolution spectroscopy of buffer-gas-cooled phthalocyanine
Authors: Miyamoto Yuki , Tobaru Reo , Takahashi Yuiki , Hiramoto Ayami , Iwakuni Kana , Kuma Susumu , Enomoto Katsunari , Baba Masaaki
Published: November 2022

For over five decades, studies in the field of chemical physics and physical chemistry have primarily aimed to understand the quantum properties of molecules. However, high-resolution rovibronic spectroscopy has been limited to relatively small and simple systems because translationally and rotationally cold samples have not been prepared in sufficiently large quantities for large and complex systems. In this study, we present high-resolution rovibronic spectroscopy results for large gas-phase molecules, namely, free-base phthalocya-nine (FBPc). The findings suggest that buffer-gas cooling may be effective for large molecules introduced via laser ablation. High-resolution electronic spectroscopy, combined with other experimental and theoretical studies, will be useful in understanding the quantum properties of molecules. These findings also serve as a guide for quantum chemical calculations of large molecules.
An electrochemical biosensor for the detection of aflatoxin B1 based on the specific aptamer and HCR biological magnification
Authors: Zhang Hongyan , Ye Siying , Huang Lishan , Fan Shen , Mao Weiwei , Hu Yijin , Yu Yuyan , Fu Fengfu
Published: November 2022

The electrochemical aptasensor for AFB1 detection based on HCR.
Hyaluronic acid/serotonin-decorated cerium dioxide nanomedicine for targeted treatment of ulcerative colitis
Authors: Gao Yanyao , Zou Jing , Chen Bo , Cao Yuhao , Hu Datao , Zhang Yuchen , Zhao Xinxin , Wen Jinpeng , Liu Kailai , Wang Ke
Published: November 2022

Mechanism of action and therapeutic effect of intragastric administered HA-5-HT@CeO2  nanomedicine which is constructed by using cerium dioxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs), serotonin (5-HT) and hyaluronic acid (HA) on ulcerative colitis (UC).
Aiming for dynamic behaviours of molecular metal chains
Authors: Tanase Tomoaki , Nakamae Kanako , Ura Yasuyuki , Nakajima Takayuki
Published: November 2022

This paper focuses on dynamic behaviors of the Pd chains supported by linear tetraphosphines, and current development on fine-tuning of metal chains by introducing heterometal atoms, which are considered promising dynamic components.
Heterogeneous molecular Co–N–C catalysts for efficient electrochemical H2O2 synthesis
Authors: Liu Chang , Yu Zixun , She Fangxin , Chen Jiaxiang , Liu Fangzhou , Qu Jiangtao , Cairney Julie M. , Wu Chongchong , Liu Kailong , Yang Weijie , Zheng Huiling , Chen Yuan , Li Hao , Wei Li
Published: November 2022

Heterogeneous molecular catalysts built from β-substituted cobalt porphyrins and carbon nanotubes afford tunable activity for H2O2 synthesis via the two-electron transfer oxygen reduction reaction.
Elevated levels of chloramines and chlorine detected near an indoor sports complex
Authors: Angelucci Andrea A. , Crilley Leigh R. , Richardson Rob , Valkenburg Thalassa S. E. , Monks Paul S. , Roberts James M. , Sommariva Roberto , VandenBoer Trevor C.
Published: November 2022

Chlorinated cleaning products containing hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite ion (OCl−) act as sources of toxic chloramines (NH2Cl, NHCl2, NCl3) and atmospheric oxidant precursors (i.e. Cl2) which impact air quality.
Non-conventional low-temperature reverse water–gas shift reaction over highly dispersed Ru catalysts in an electric field
Authors: Yamano Ryota , Ogo Shuhei , Nakano Naoya , Higo Takuma , Sekine Yasushi
Published: November 2022

Selective CO2 hydrogenation to CO at low temperature (473 K or lower).
Boosting the activity of PdAg alloy nanoparticles during H2 production from formic acid induced by CrOx as an inorganic interface modifier
Authors: Mori Kohsuke , Fujita Tatsuya , Yamashita Hiromi
Published: November 2022

The CrOx modification of PdAg nanoparticles promotes the dehydrogenation of formic acid, which is attributed to the interplay of unique ensemble sites, at which electron-deficient Agδ+ and electron-rich Pdδ− atoms were adjacent.
Biodegradable biopolymers for active packaging: demand, development and directions
Authors: Westlake Jessica R. , Tran Martine W. , Jiang Yunhong , Zhang Xinyu , Burrows Andrew D. , Xie Ming
Published: November 2022

Biodegradable active food packaging addresses key environmental issues including plastic waste and food waste.
The pronounced effect of cobalt oxide on the electrocatalytic activity of palladium nanoparticles anchored on CoOx/NC towards the ORR with increased MA and ECSA
Authors: Nasim Fatima , Ali Hassan , Nadeem Muhammad Arif
Published: November 2022

Pd@CoOx/NC1 as a cathode catalyst for ORR in PEMFC.
Therapeutic significance of molecular hybrids for breast cancer research and treatment
Authors: Shagufta  , Ahmad Irshad
Published: November 2022

This review highlights the potential of a molecular hybridization approach in breast cancer treatment. It provides insights into the current progress in developing linked, merged, and fused hybrids as potential anti-breast cancer agents.
Charge transport and antiferromagnetic ordering in nitroxide radical crystals
Authors: Liang Zihao , Tan Ying , Hsu Sheng-Ning , Stoehr Jacob F. , Tahir Hamas , Woeppel Aaron B. , Debnath Suman , Zeller Matthias , Dou Letian , Savoie Brett M. , Boudouris Bryan W.
Published: November 2022

Radical-based molecules are employed as functional materials in organic electronic devices.
Intrinsic fluorescence of nucleobase crystals
Authors: Aizen Ruth , Arnon Zohar A. , Berger Or , Ruggiero Antonella , Zaguri Dor , Brown Noam , Shirshin Evgeny , Slutsky Inna , Gazit Ehud
Published: November 2022

Nucleobase crystals exhibit intrinsic fluorescence in the visible range and red edge excitation shift.
Theoretical exploration of the nitrogen fixation mechanism of two-dimensional dual-metal TM1TM2@C9N4 electrocatalysts
Authors: Sun Jinxin , Xia Peng , Lin Yuxing , Zhang Yunfan , Chen Anjie , Shi Li , Liu Yongjun , Niu Xianghong , He Ailei , Zhang Xiuyun
Published: November 2022

Four TM1TM2@C9N4 candidates (TM1TM2 = NiRu, FeNi, TiNi, and NiZr) with end-on N2 adsorption configuration, and two candidates (TM1TM2 = TiNi and TiFe) with side-on adsorption configuration, were screened out as high efficiency NRR catalysts.
High surface area siloxene for photothermal and electrochemical catalysis
Authors: Su Yize , Wang Shenghua , Ji Liang , Zhang Chengcheng , Cai Haiting , Zhang Hui , Sun Wei
Published: November 2022

A novel siloxene material with a high specific surface area of 217.8 m2 g−1 was prepared with a feasible room-temperature method, enabling high catalytic performances for both photothermal CO2 reduction and electrochemical hydrogen evolution.
Arynes as synthetic linchpins towards the construction of diversely functionalized natural product skeletons
Authors: Krishna R. Bharath , Moncy Shirin Hanna , Mohan Chithra
Published: November 2022

This review focuses on the synthetic power of aryne intermediates towards the construction of highly functionalized natural product skeletons.
Spherical, flower-like MnCo2O4with a hollow structure as the cathode for efficient Li-CO2batteries
Authors: Fan Yangyang , Liu Yang , Chen Zhao , Lou Feijian , Lou Xiangdong , Qiao Yun
Published: November 2022

A flower-like MnCo2O4sphere with a hollow structure was introduced as the cathode to enhance the electrochemical performance of Li-CO2batteries.
Cr-catalyzed chiral allenone synthesisviasequential radical–polar crossover and Oppenauer oxidation
Authors: Zeng Xianrong , Zhang Feng-Hua , Wang Zhaobin
Published: November 2022

We describe the Cr-catalyzed enantioconvergent synthesis of chiral 2,3-allenones from aldehydes and propargyl bromides, which features an unprecedented cascade of Cr-catalyzed asymmetric reductive radical–polar crossover and Oppenauer oxidation.
Hydrogen Bonding-directed Sequential 1,6/1,4-Addition of Heteroatom Nucleophiles onto Electron-deficient 1,3-Diynes
Authors: Liyanage Perera Erandi , Lee Daesung
Published: November 2022

The hydrogen bonding-directed sequential 1,6/1,4-additions developed herein allow for creating unique heterocycles with structural diversity under mild conditions without using metal catalysts or organometallic reagents.
Alcoholysis kinetics and mechanism studies of ethyl levulinate production from ball milled corn stover
Authors: Liu Huan , Meng Haibo , Cong Hongbin , Shen Xiuli , Chen Xueli , Xing Haohan , Dai Jinhang
Published: November 2022

Kinetic analysis of ethyl levulinate (EL) production from ball-milled corn stover catalyzed by Brønsted (B) acidic ionic liquid [Bmim-SO3H][HSO4] (SO3H-IL) and Lewis (L) acidic Al2(SO4)3 was performed in this study.
Effective diesel removal by a novel electrospun composite nanofibrous membrane with immobilized Bacillus cereus LY-1
Authors: Zhang Yilan , Ying Xiaoguang , Liu Bo , Yang Bo , Li Xiao
Published: November 2022

Electrospun PVA/SA/ATP (attapulgite) nanofiber membrane was prepared for Bacillus cereus LY-1 immobilizing for diesel degradation in aqueous medium. ATP enhanced diesel removal capacity of bacteria. 87.8% of diesel (2 g L−1) was removed after 72 h.
Synthesis of porphyrin-based 2D ytterbium metal organic frameworks for efficient photodynamic therapy
Authors: Zheng Xiang , Zhong Jun , Dong Meng-Yuan , Wen Yuan , Chen Ai-Zheng
Published: November 2022

TCPP molecules and ytterbium ions are grown into nanoscale (∼200 nm) Yb-TCPP MOFs, which can generate 1O2 under 655 nm illumination. In vitro PDT efficacy is studied, revealing the potential of Yb-TCPP MOFs as the future anticancer agent.
Theoretical investigation of C1–C4 hydrocarbons adsorption and separation in a porous metallocavitand
Authors: Mohanty Biswajit , Avashthi Gopal
Published: November 2022

The light hydrocarbon C1–C4 has been adsorbed and separated by using the pillarplex as the separating medium. The distinctive high binding energy and selective separation at ambient conditions is the unique strength of this novel metallocavitand.
Visible-light-induced organocatalytic enantioselective N–H insertion of α-diazoesters enabled by indirect free carbene capture
Authors: Guo Wengang , Zhou Ying , Xie Hongling , Yue Xin , Jiang Feng , Huang Hai , Han Zhengyu , Sun Jianwei
Published: November 2022

It has been a long-standing challenge to achieve catalytic asymmetric X–H bond insertion with free carbenes. Herein, an indirect visible-light-promoted asymmetric N–H insertion is disclosed.
Nitrogen-doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by a one-pot Suzuki coupling/intramolecular SNAr reaction
Authors: Tian Xiaoqi , Shoyama Kazutaka , Würthner Frank
Published: November 2022

We report a new method for the synthesis of N-doped PAHs by a Suzuki coupling/intramolecular SNAr cascade reaction. N-doping was demonstrated to be an effective strategy to adjust optical and electrochemical properties, and the LUMO energy levels.
A highly conductive gel electrolyte with favorable ion transfer channels for long-lived zinc–iodine batteries
Authors: Tian Yadong , Chen Song , Ding Siyu , Chen Qianwu , Zhang Jintao
Published: November 2022

The favorable channels of gel electrolyte enable rapid zinc ion transport for uniform Zn depositionviaregulation of the solvation structure, thus efficiently enhancing battery performance.
CuBi2O4nanocrystals integrated with polyaniline nanobelt arrays for weak light photomultiplication type photodetector
Authors: Singh Anshika , Chauhan Pratima , Verma Arpit , Chandra Yadav Bal
Published: November 2022

Novel CuBi2O4nanocrystals incorporated in the polyaniline matrix utilized for the fabrication of a flexible and bio-compatible device for the detection of low-intensity photons by using a photomultiplication type photodetector.
The effects of surfactant and oil chemical structures on self-assembly in apolar media
Authors: Rahman Adhip , Eastoe Julian
Published: November 2022

The review discusses surfactant–solvent chemical effects on thermodynamic stability and surfactant self-assembly in non-polar media.
Artificial light-harvesting systems based on supramolecular self-assembly multi-component metallogels
Authors: Ma Xinxian , Wang Yipei , Lai Yingshan , Ren Tianqi , Tang Jiahong , Gao Yang , Geng Yutao , Zhang Jiali
Published: November 2022

The L-Al3+ supramolecular assembly acts as a donor, Rhodamine6G and RhodamineB act as acceptors, respectively. For two different systems, there is an effective energy transfer process from the L-Al3+ component not only to Rh6G, but also to RhB.
“One stone two birds” or “you can't have your cake and eat it too”? Effects of device dimensions and position of the thermoelectric module on simultaneous solar-driven water evaporation and thermoelectric generation
Authors: Wang Haiwen , Shi Yanying , Liu Tiefeng , Zheng Xiuwen , Gao Shanmin , Lu Jun
Published: November 2022

Flexible CMF/Cu@CuS was fabricated as a photothermal conversion material (PCM) for simultaneous water evaporation and thermoelectric generation. By adjusting the position of the TE module in the PCM, a “one stone two birds” function can be realized.
Synergizing the internal electric field and ferroelectric polarization of the BiFeO3/ZnIn2S4 Z-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic overall water splitting
Authors: Zhang Jian , Zhang Ying , Li Lutao , Yan Wei , Wang Haiyun , Mao Weiwei , Cui Yan , Li Yonghua , Zhu Xinbao
Published: November 2022

Coupling the internal electric field and ferroelectric polarization via the modulation of surface electronic structures to achieve high carrier separation efficiency is attractive but challenging in solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
Physicochemical properties, pharmacokinetics, toxicology and application of nanocarriers
Authors: Cai Xiaoli , Jin Ming , Yao Longfukang , He Bin , Ahmed Saeed , Safdar Waseem , Ahmad Ijaz , Cheng Dong-Bing , Lei Zhixin , Sun Taolei
Published: November 2022

This article delivers potential strategies for the clinical application of NCs, and ideas may be obtained to enhance the therapeutic efficacy devoid of increasing toxicology.
Real‐time simulation multi‐point decoupling method of power systems based on terminal resistor
Authors: Hao Xiaoliang , Fu Lijun , Ma Fan , Xiao Runlong
Published: November 2022

Traditional decoupling methods in real‐time simulation of complex power systems are poor in stability and unsatisfactory in use. In order to solve this problem, an improved decoupling method based on a terminal resistor is proposed. By paralleling a fixed‐value resistor and inverse‐paralleling a controlled current source in the traditional ideal transformer interface, the stability is greatly improved and the range of its application is broadened. Then, the value range of resistance is deduced theoretically. Furthermore, this interface is extended to the multi‐point decoupling systems; the different terminal resistances in multiple interfaces under the constraints of stability and accuracy are designed. Finally, the typical single‐point and multi‐point decoupling systems are constructed on the Rt‐lab real‐time simulation platform. The simulation results verify the effectiveness of the proposed decoupling method and indicate that the design of terminal resistances is correct either in single‐point decoupling systems or in multi‐point decoupling systems.
Robust frequency constrained uc using data driven logistic regression for island power systems
Authors: Rajabdorri Mohammad , Lobato Enrique , Sigrist Lukas
Published: November 2022

In the current practice of short‐term power scheduling, online power reserves are used to address generation mismatches and contingencies. Neither online inertia nor the speed of the committed units is considered in the scheduling process. With the increasing injection of uncertain renewable energy sources, this practice is starting to fall short, especially in island power systems, where the primary frequency response is already scarce, and any contingency leads to potentially poor frequency response. This paper introduces a data‐driven linear constraint to improve the post‐fault frequency quality in island power systems. A coherent initial data‐set is obtained by simulating the system frequency response of single outages. Then logistic regression is employed as a predictive analytic procedure to differentiate the acceptable and unacceptable incidents. To compare the conventional methods with the proposed approach and also to handle the uncertain nature of renewable energy generation, an adaptive robust unit commitment formulation is utilized. Results for the island power system of La Palma show that depending on the chosen cut‐point on the logistic regression estimation the proposed method can improve the frequency response quality of the system while reducing the operation costs.
Non‐isolated high step‐up DC–DC converter based on switched‐inductor switched‐capacitor network for photovoltaic application
Authors: Farahani Hossein Jalali , Rezvanyvardom Mahdi , Mirzaei Amin
Published: November 2022

A high step‐up non‐isolated DC–DC converter based on a switched‐inductor/switched‐capacitor network is proposed in this paper. The proposed converter takes advantage of both active and passive switched inductor cells. Inductors L1 and L2 can be connected in series to increase the voltage gain. Furthermore, the conduction losses of the proposed converter are low which leads to an increase in its efficiency. The proposed converter takes advantage of the voltage multiplier at the output. As a result, the voltage across all output capacitors is half the output voltage. Moreover, the switched capacitor network in the proposed converter can be extended to achieve higher voltage gain. The comparison is done with other similar topologies in detail to prove the effectiveness of the proposed converter. Operation modes, design procedures, and the control scheme are analyzed. A 200‐W DC–DC converter is implemented and tested. The experimental results confirm the theoretical analysis and its successful operation. The maximum efficiency is above 94%.
An abstract Lagrangian framework for computing shape derivatives
Authors: Laurain Antoine , Lopes Pedro T.P. , Nakasato Jean C.
Published: November 2022

In this paper we study an abstract framework for computing shape derivatives of functionals subject to PDE constraints in Banach spaces. We revisit the Lagrangian approach using the implicit function theorem in an abstract setting tailored for applications to shape optimization. This abstract framework yields practical formulae to compute the derivative of a shape functional, the material derivative of the state, and the adjoint state. Furthermore, it allows to gain insight on the duality between the material derivative of the state and the adjoint state. We show several applications of this method to the computation of distributed shape derivatives for problems involving linear elliptic, nonlinear elliptic, parabolic PDEs and distributions. We also compare our approach with other techniques for computing shape derivatives including the material derivative method and the averaged adjoint method.
Export Performance and Comparative Advantage of Indonesian Tropical Fruits
Authors: Ganda Sukmaya Syahrul , Nurdiani Ulfah , Saptana  , Hidayati Reny , Harmaidi Desma
Published: November 2022

Competitiveness is the critical factor to withstand in global markets. The commodity without competitiveness will defeat by other products with high competitiveness. Indonesian fruits and derivatives must have competitiveness to hold on in global markets. This research aims to measure competitiveness and analyze export performance through tropical fruits and derivatives. Normalize Revealed Comparative Advantage (NRCA), and Export Product Dynamics (EPD) are used in this research to analyze competitiveness and export performance. This research also used a time series of data to analyze tropical fruits competitiveness and export performance. The result shows that Indonesia is strongly competitive in mango, mangosteen, and guava in China, Malaysia, and Singapore. Bananas have strong competitiveness in Malaysia and Singapore, while rambutan, snakefruit and tamarind have weak competitiveness in the five destination countries compared to competing countries. Competitiveness advantages through the EPD calculation shows that the position of Indonesia's tropical fruit exports is in the Falling Star and Retreat position.
The feasibility of large-seeded soybean cultivation
Authors: Prasetiaswati Nila , Adi Anggraeni Elisabeth Dian , Wahyu Anggoro Susanto Gatut
Published: November 2022

National soybean production needs to be increased for meeting domestic soybean demand and suppress soybean import, through improving cultivation techniques including using improved varieties. Study aims to evaluate the feasibility of improved large-seeded soybean cultivation. The study was carried out in 2021 in Tegaldlimo Sub-district, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through survey and field observation on the application of existing and recommended technologies. The results showed that 5 new improved large-seeded soybean varieties introduced, namely Dega 1, Devon 1, Denasa 1, Denasa 2, and Detap 1 resulted in higher production than local Martoloyo. The recommended technology was more profitable than the existing as indicated by B/C ratio >1. The introduction of new varieties that are different from Martoloyo attracted 100% of farmers to adopt. In terms of crop and seed physical appearances, farmers prefer to Devon 1 due to its similarity appearance to Martoloyo, except the seed size. In term of economic feasibility, Devon 1 is profitable to be cultivated with B/C ratio of 1.5.
Nutritional and sensory characteristics of tiwul made from different fortified tuber flours
Authors: Ambarsari Indrie , Endrasari Retno , Anomsari Selvia Dewi
Published: November 2022

Tiwul is a traditional Indonesian food with good functional properties regarding a low glycemic index. However, like other tuber-based products, tiwul also faced nutritional deficiency issues. Therefore, this study aims to optimize the quality of traditional tiwul by modifying the formulation using different tuber flours and adding soybean flour as a fortificant. Three kinds of tuber flour (cassava, sweet potato, and canna) were used as tiwul raw material. These materials were fortified with 10% soybean flour, respectively. Unfortified (native) tuber flours were used as a control treatment. The flours were processed into tiwul with the traditional processing method. The result showed that adding soybean flour as a fortificant of tuber flour significantly improved the nutritional value of tiwul as the end product. Among examined formulations, fortified sweet potato resulted in the highest ash (3.96%), highest protein (8.26%), and lowest carbohydrate (80.23%) of tiwul. The utilization of fortified canna resulted in the highest insoluble fiber (19.01%) of tiwul. Interestingly, the sensory analysis showed that unfortified cassava flour had the highest acceptance for color, taste, and texture of tiwul. This condition indicated that original products still ranked top for local customer preferences.
Methods to detect color imitation of red wines
Authors: Cherviak Sofia , Anikina Nadezhda , Ermikhina Marianna , Vesyutova Antonina , Pogorelov Dmitrii
Published: November 2022

The most traditional object of falsification, taking into account the volume of consumption and cost, is wine. A significant proportion of adulteration of red wines accounts for the imitation of their color by introducing color compounding ingredients to white base wine: synthetic coloring agents, natural food coloring agents, or products with a secondary coloring effect. The purpose of this research was to study physicochemical parameters of original red wines and fakes obtained using coloring agents of different origin. It was shown that monomeric anthocyanins were absent in model systems with the addition of synthetic coloring agents, and the extinction maximum did not correspond to the wavelength of 520 nm, typical for original wines. It was found that, regardless of the nature of color compounding ingredient, the content of phenolic substances in model samples did not exceed 900 mg/l. The mass concentration of monomeric anthocyanins in model samples with the addition of natural coloring agent did not exceed 2% of the total amount of phenolic substances. Therefore, the quantitative content of monomeric anthocyanins, phenolic substances, spectral characteristics can be recommended as criteria in a plan of actions to identify the authenticity of juice and wine products.
Solitary Keratoacanthoma at the Recipient Site of a Full-Thickness Skin Graft: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Kim Jeong Ho , Lee Sang-Hoon , Hong Seung-Phil , Kim Jiye , Kim Sug Won
Published: November 2022

A 57-year-old man presented with a pigmented papule, 0.4 cm in diameter, on the left lower eyelid. Skin biopsy revealed a basal cell carcinoma, which was excised through a wide excision followed by a full-thickness skin graft (FTSG). Two weeks after the surgery, an erythematous nodule developed in the lower margin of the graft recipient site. The nodule size increased rapidly over 2 weeks, becoming dome-shaped with a central hyperkeratotic plug. A diagnosis of keratoacanthoma (KA) was made, and surgical excision was performed. Histological findings revealed a large, well-differentiated squamous tumor with a central keratin-filled crater and buttress. The human papilloma virus (HPV) genotyping results were negative.

Risk factors for KA include trauma, old age, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, immunosuppression, and HPV infection. KA has most often been reported to develop at the donor site. Although the pathogenesis of KA is unclear, trauma is believed to act as a second insult to a preceding oncogenic insult, such as exposure to UV radiation, resulting in a koebnerization. Herein, we report a case of solitary KA at a FTSG recipient site. This report presents information that may provide guidance during dermatologic surgeries.
Clinical Manifestations and Outcomes of 20 Korean Hypochondroplasia
Patients with the FGFR3 N540K variant
Authors: Kim Hwa Young , Lee Young Ah , Shin Choong Ho , Cho Tae-Joon , Ko Jung Min
Published: November 2022

Background Hypochondroplasia is a skeletal dysplasia caused by activating
pathologic variants of FGFR3. The N540K variant accounts for
60–70% of reported cases and is associated with severe
manifestations. Here, we analyze the clinical manifestations and outcomes of
Korean patients with hypochondroplasia harboring the FGFR3 N540K
variant.

Methods Medical records of 20 unrelated patients with genetically
confirmed N540K-related hypochondroplasia were retrospectively reviewed. All
individuals were diagnosed with hypochondroplasia by Sanger sequencing for
FGFR3, or target-panel sequencing for skeletal dysplasia. The
effectiveness of growth hormone therapy was analyzed in 16 patients treated with
growth hormones.

Results Among 20 patients (7 men, 13 women), the mean age at first visit
was 3.5±1.0 years, and the mean follow-up duration was 6.8±0.6
years. The patients presented with a short stature and/or short limbs.
Genu varum, macrocephaly, and developmental delay were observed in 11
(55.0%), 9 (45.0%), and 5 (25.0%) patients,
respectively. Of the 12 patients who underwent neuroimaging, five
(41.7%) showed abnormal findings (one required operation for obstructive
hydrocephalus). Among 16 growth-hormone-treated patients (two were
growth-hormone deficient), the increase in height standard deviation scores was
significant after a mean 5.4±0.7 years of treatment (+0.6
and+1.8 using growth references for healthy controls and achondroplasia
children, respectively). Four patients underwent surgical limb lengthening at a
mean age of 8.8±3.3 years.

Conclusions Neurodevelopmental abnormalities are frequently observed in
patients with N540K-related hypochondroplasia. Close monitoring of skeletal
manifestations and neurodevelopmental status is necessary for
hypochondroplasia.
A Rare Case of Acute Hemolytic Anemia in a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Maintaining a Fine Balance between Occam's Razor and Hickam's Dictum
Authors: Ovett Jerin , Karunakaran Parathan , Kalaiyarasi Jayachandran Perumal , Devi Deepa , Bommannan Karthik , Gopisetty Gopal , Mehra Nikita
Published: November 2022

Anemia is a common feature in multiple myeloma and is multifactorial. A 52-year-old lady was admitted to our hospital with complaints of fatigue, exertional dyspnea, paresthesia, and a recent-onset confusion state. Fundus examination revealed features of hyperviscosity. The patient received 2 units of packed red blood cell transfusion (PRBC) before the present hospital admission. Laboratory investigations revealed severe anemia and thrombocytopenia. The M-protein was 5.8 g/dL. Bone marrow showed sheets of plasma cells. Immunofixation electrophoresis confirmed the presence of an IgAλ band. FISH was positive for IgH-FGFR3 fusion. The investigations confirmed multiple myeloma R-ISS stage III. The patient was immediately started on CyBorD chemotherapy regimen. The patient had indirect hyperbilirubinemia and symptomatic anemia. Initial testing of the patient's sample showed blood grouping discrepancy with DCT, ICT, and auto control positive. The symptomatic anemia persisted requiring PRC transfusions. Further antibody study revealed the presence of anti-Jka antibody—a warm IgG antibody and cold antibody. Subsequently, the patient received Jka antigen-negative B-positive compatible PRBC transfusions and the hemoglobin normalized. Our patient had transfusion-associated alloimmunization along with hyperviscosity. The timely recognition and early institution of plasmapheresis and myeloma-directed therapy along with transfusion of compatible Jka antigen-negative PRBC lead to rapid improvement.
An Account of Acute Adverse Drug Reactions Occurring in a Day-Care Chemotherapy Unit of a Tertiary Care Cancer Hospital—A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Sekhar Gonepalli Pravanika , Mallavarapu Krishna Mohan , Rajappa Senthil , Ayyagari Santa , Kumar Boyela Pavan , Pinninti Rakesh , Cheraku Narander
Published: November 2022

Introduction Acute adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in day-care chemotherapy are not uncommon and are easily manageable on most occasions. However, sometimes they may lead to untoward events. It is paramount to document and analyze such events in contemporary medical oncology practice for the best utilization and planning of available personnel and resources.

Objective Our objective was to analyze the acute ADRs occurring in day-care cancer chemotherapy settings.

Materials and Methods ADRs reported in a day-care cancer chemotherapy setting, during the administration of chemotherapy, were prospectively observed and analyzed from 01 June 2020 to 31 December 2020. ADRs were classified into anaphylactic, allergic, and gastrointestinal (GI) (nausea/vomiting/heart burns/chest tightness). All ADRs were graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 5.0. Suspected drugs, time to reaction, and corrective measures were analyzed.

Results During the study period, a total of 10,120 sessions of day-care chemotherapy were administered. ADRs were noticed in 118 cases (1.18%). Among the reported ADRs, the mean and median age of the patients in this study was 52 years (21–88). Women outnumbered men (n = 81, 68.64% vs n = 37, 31.36%). Anaphylactic reactions (50.92%) were the most common followed by allergic (25.15%) and GI reactions (23.93%). No grade IV reaction was observed. Oxaliplatin-induced allergic reactions (n = 28, 23.73%) were noted most frequently. In majority of sessions (n = 93, 78.81%), the same chemotherapy regimen was readministered and completed uneventfully after the administration of antihypersensitivity medications.

Conclusion Serious ADRs are rare in current day-care chemotherapy administration. Most acute ADRs were of mild grade and successfully managed with antihypersensitivity medication.