bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Complications of eustachian tube balloon dilation: Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database analysis and literature review
Authors: Chisolm Paul F. , Hakimi Amir A. , Maxwell Jessica H. , Russo Mark E.
Published: November 2023

Objective

To provide an analysis of complications following eustachian tube balloon dilation as well as their treatments and outcomes.

Data Sources

PubMed, Ovid Embase, and MAUDE Database.

Review Methods

A systematic approach following PRISMA guidelines was used to identify publications pertaining to balloon dilation of the eustachian tube from PubMed and Ovid Embase databases was used. Once these publications were critically reviewed, the primary outcome extracted were reported complications. Additional complications were collected in the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database using the product class “eustachian tube dilation device” and searching through relevant manufacturers. Complications and outcomes were compared between these sources.

Results

Fifty five full‐length manuscripts involving 7155 patients were included and 98 complications reported for a 1.4% complication rate. The most frequently reported adverse events were subcutaneous emphysema of the head and neck (19%), epistaxis (12%), and acute otitis media (11%). The MAUDE search returned 18 distinct patient entries, of which 12 (67%) reported complications. The most reported complications in the MAUDE database included subcutaneous emphysema (8, 67%) and pneumomediastinum (3, 25%). The most serious complication was a carotid artery dissection reported in one patient in the MAUDE database.

Conclusion

Eustachian tube dilation is rarely associated with complications, which nevertheless may lead to morbidity and medical emergencies. Patients and providers should recognize potential risks associated with this intervention as well as methods to manage complications.
Investigation on mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of dissimilar joints of 5083 and 6005A alloy welded by friction stir welding
Authors: Chang Yongpeng , Han Bin , Shi Yunjia , Wang Xiangnan , Liu Nian , Guo Jiaqi , Dou Shengchuan , Zhang Guopeng , Li Mengjia , Cai Bin
Published: November 2023

In this paper, the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of friction stir welded (FSW) joints of the two aluminum alloys 6005A‐5083 were investigated and their correlation was discussed. In contrast to FSW joints of the same aluminum material, this results in a “V” shape curve of hardness distributed nonsymmetrically along the weld. The lowest hardness area occurs at the interface between the heat‐affected zone and the thermo‐mechanically affected zone of 6005A (6‐HAZ and 6‐TMAZ) due to the transformation of the β" phase under the influence of heat input during the stir friction process. This also leads to all tensile specimens fracturing in this area. The corrosion behavior of the FSW joint in acidic solution containing Cl− was determined by an exfoliation corrosion (EXCO) test, an intergranular corrosion (IGC) test, and potentiodynamic polarization measurements, based on the potential application in acid rain environment. The results showed that the corrosion resistance order in the acidic solution is: 6‐HAZ > NZ > 6‐BM > 5‐HAZ > 5‐BM. The 5‐BM has the worst corrosion resistance due to the high corrosion sensitivity of Al3Mg2 in acidic solution. However, good corrosion resistances are shown in NZ and 6‐HAZ, which is related to a relatively homogeneous microstructure in NZ and a dissolution or coarsening of β" phases in 6‐HAZ because of frictional heat input.
Nickel‐based alloy corrosion in CANDU steam generators: E–pH diagrams of the Ni–NH3–H2O and Ni–CH3COO−–H2O ternary systems
Authors: Khollari Mohammad Amin Razmjoo , Zebardast Hamid , Asselin Edouard
Published: November 2023

Nuclear power plant steam generator (SG) tubes contain nickel as the main alloying element and there is concern about their corrosion. We optimized models for calculating the high‐temperature and high‐pressure thermodynamic properties of common nuclear alloy elements. Subsequently, we calculated the E–pH diagrams for nickel in different concentrations of ammonia or acetate ion at temperatures ranging from 100°C to 260°C and a pressure of 4.7 MPa. This information is used to predict the corrosion behavior of nickel in the secondary circuit conditions of Canadian Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) SGs. Increasing the ammonia or acetate ion concentration resulted in the predominance of Ni(NH3)n2+ or Ni(Ac)n(2−n) at the expense of Ni2+ and NiO, indicating a higher risk of nickel corrosion. Calculations showed that under normal operating conditions with [NH3]tot = 5 × 10−5 and [CH3COO−]tot = 10−8 m at 260°C and 4.7 MPa, nickel will be passivated as NiO, preventing the rapid degradation of nickel‐based alloys. However, in the presence of a crevice that allows the acetate ion to concentrate, nickel would dissolve in the form of the Ni2+ ion, endangering safe operation of CANDU SGs.
Film Formation of Two‐Stage Acrylic Latexes: Toward Soft‐Core/Hard‐Shell Systems
Authors: Lopes Brito Elvis , Ballard Nicholas
Published: November 2023

Controlling the colloidal structure of multiphase latex particles offers a route to significant improvements in the mechanical properties of dried films for use in coatings. However, there is often conflict between the morphology that leads to optimum mechanical properties and the morphology that ensures good film formation at reduced temperatures. In this work, the case of two‐stage latex particles in which the second‐stage polymer has a high glass transition temperature (Tg) is considered. First, a number of different core/shell‐like particles with different polymer compositions and particle structures are synthesized by seeded semi‐batch emulsion polymerization. Using these latexes, the importance of phase mixing, particle morphology, and polymer composition with respect to film formation behavior and mechanical performance is discussed. The results highlight that in multiphase latex systems, the film formation behavior is dictated by the interplay between various colloidal and polymeric features of the samples. It is shown that understanding these features offers a route to systems that can match the film formation properties of a low Tg latex, whilst also approaching the mechanical properties of a high Tg polymer.
Football players in light of economic value theory: Critical review and conceptualisation
Authors: Franceschi Maxence , Brocard Jean‐François , Follert Florian , Gouguet Jean‐Jacques
Published: November 2023

Football players represent the key assets of football clubs, and their value determination is therefore at the heart of clubs' investment and decision‐making processes. Unsurprisingly, the topic of player value has attracted the attention of scholars from various disciplines for decades. Despite this, there is a corpus of academic literature, which, although it works empirically with the relevant data, does not discuss any of the concepts related to the terms ‘value’ and ‘price’ in depth. Conversely, there are studies that do so but do not present a unified and coherent concept of the terminologies used. Consequently, no comprehensive definition of the value of football players seems to emerge from the literature. The central aim of this paper is to fill this gap. Based on a critical review of existing literature, we propose a unified framework embedded in subjective value theory, particularly as formulated by the Austrian school of economics. As a result, this work presents a theoretical basis for defining the use value and market value of football players, the comparison of which can improve clubs' decision‐making. In this context, we also discuss the conceptual validity of Transfermarkt values, a widely used crowd‐sourced valuation tool. Overall, we seek to strengthen the link between economic theory and practical management problems in the football industry. Furthermore, our results are not solely limited to football but are also applicable to athlete valuation in other sports.
Cerebellar Volume and Disease Staging in Parkinson's Disease: An ENIGMA‐PD Study
Authors: Kerestes Rebecca , Laansma Max A. , Owens‐Walton Conor , Perry Andrew , van Heese Eva M. , Al‐Bachari Sarah , Anderson Tim J. , Assogna Francesca , Aventurato Ítalo K. , van Balkom Tim D. , Berendse Henk W. , van den Berg Kevin R.E. , Betts Rebecca , Brioschi Ricardo , Carr Jonathan , Cendes Fernando , Clark Lyles R. , Dalrymple‐Alford John C. , Dirkx Michiel F. , Druzgal Jason , Durrant Helena , Emsley Hedley C.A. , Garraux Gaëtan , Haroon Hamied A. , Helmich Rick C. , van den Heuvel Odile A. , João Rafael B. , Johansson Martin E. , Khachatryan Samson G. , Lochner Christine , McMillan Corey T. , Melzer Tracy R. , Mosley Philip E. , Newman Benjamin , Opriessnig Peter , Parkes Laura M. , Pellicano Clelia , Piras Fabrizio , Pitcher Toni L. , Poston Kathleen L. , Rango Mario , Roos Annerine , Rummel Christian , Schmidt Reinhold , Schwingenschuh Petra , Silva Lucas S. , Smith Viktorija , Squarcina Letizia , Stein Dan J. , Tavadyan Zaruhi , Tsai Chih‐Chien , Vecchio Daniela , Vriend Chris , Wang Jiun‐Jie , Wiest Roland , Yasuda Clarissa L. , Young Christina B. , Jahanshad Neda , Thompson Paul M. , van der Werf Ysbrand D. , Harding Ian H. ,   the ENIGMA‐Parkinson's Study
Published: November 2023

Background

Increasing evidence points to a pathophysiological role for the cerebellum in Parkinson's disease (PD). However, regional cerebellar changes associated with motor and non‐motor functioning remain to be elucidated.

Objective

To quantify cross‐sectional regional cerebellar lobule volumes using three dimensional T1‐weighted anatomical brain magnetic resonance imaging from the global ENIGMA‐PD working group.

Methods

Cerebellar parcellation was performed using a deep learning‐based approach from 2487 people with PD and 1212 age and sex‐matched controls across 22 sites. Linear mixed effects models compared total and regional cerebellar volume in people with PD at each Hoehn and Yahr (HY) disease stage, to an age‐ and sex‐ matched control group. Associations with motor symptom severity and Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores were investigated.

Results

Overall, people with PD had a regionally smaller posterior lobe (dmax = −0.15). HY stage‐specific analyses revealed a larger anterior lobule V bilaterally (dmax = 0.28) in people with PD in HY stage 1 compared to controls. In contrast, smaller bilateral lobule VII volume in the posterior lobe was observed in HY stages 3, 4, and 5 (dmax = −0.76), which was incrementally lower with higher disease stage. Within PD, cognitively impaired individuals had lower total cerebellar volume compared to cognitively normal individuals (d = −0.17).

Conclusions

We provide evidence of a dissociation between anterior “motor” lobe and posterior “non‐motor” lobe cerebellar regions in PD. Whereas less severe stages of the disease are associated with larger motor lobe regions, more severe stages of the disease are marked by smaller non‐motor regions. © 2023 The Authors. Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
Galerkin spectral method for linear second‐kind Volterra integral equations with weakly singular kernels on large intervals
Authors: Remili Walid , Rahmoune Azedine , Li Chenkuan
Published: November 2023

This paper considers the Galerkin spectral method for solving linear second‐kind Volterra integral equations with weakly singular kernels on large intervals. By using some variable substitutions, we transform the mentioned equation into an equivalent semi‐infinite integral equation with nonsingular kernel, so that the inner products from the Galerkin procedure could be evaluated by means of Gaussian quadrature based on scaled Laguerre polynomials. Furthermore, the error analysis is based on the Gamma function and provided in the weighted
‐norm, which shows the spectral rate of convergence is attained. Moreover, several numerical experiments are presented to validate the theoretical results.
Obesity alters the circadian profiles of energy metabolism and glucose regulation in humans
Authors: McHill Andrew W. , Thosar Saurabh S. , Bowles Nicole P. , Butler Matthew P. , Ordaz‐Johnson Omar , Emens Jonathan S. , Purnell Jonathan Q. , Gillingham Melanie , Shea Steven A.
Published: November 2023

Objective

Given the complex interaction among the circadian system, energy metabolism, and obesity, the authors tested whether having obesity impacts the circadian variation in energy and glucose metabolism in humans.

Methods

Participants with BMI either in the healthy weight or obesity ranges were studied in a 5‐day, in‐laboratory protocol that equally distributed behaviors (i.e., sleep, eating, exercise) across 24 h. Energy metabolism was measured at rest and during a standardized exercise bout and blood was sampled before and after each identical study meal to assess glucose and insulin levels.

Results

In those with a healthy weight, the circadian nadir of energy expenditure, during both rest and exercise, occurred when participants would normally be asleep. However, in those with obesity, this nadir appears to occur during the habitual wake period. Differences in glucose regulation also depended on the circadian phase, such that individuals with obesity appeared to have relatively greater glucose intolerance during the circadian day and produced less insulin during the circadian night.

Conclusions

Obesity is associated with altered circadian energy and glucose metabolism. Understanding and addressing these associations could lead to strategies that improve body weight and metabolic health in people with obesity.
Prenatal diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type VII facilitating treatment in neonatal period
Authors: Chandler Natalie Jane , Ramachandran Vijaya , Beesley Clare , Otigbah Chineze , Davison James , Ashraf Tazeen
Published: November 2023

Duo exome testing was performed on a fetus conceived via in vitro fertilization with an egg donor. The fetus presented with non‐immune hydrops fetalis (NIHF) at 20 + 0 weeks gestation. Two variants were detected in the GUSB gene. Biallelic pathogenic variants cause mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPS‐VII), which can present with NIHF prenatally. At the time of analysis and initial report, one variant was classified as likely pathogenic and the other as of uncertain clinical significance. Biochemical testing of the amniotic fluid supernatant showed elevated glycosaminoglycans and low β‐glucuronidase activity consistent with the diagnosis of MPS‐VII. This evidence allowed the upgrade of the pathogenicity for both variants, confirming the diagnosis of MPS‐VII. The infant was born at 36 + 5 weeks and enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) using vestronidase was initiated at 20 days with planning for hematopoietic stem cell transplant ongoing. The ERT therapy has been well tolerated, with decreasing quantitative urine glycosaminoglycans. Long‐term follow up is required to determine whether treatment has been successful. This case demonstrates the utility of alternative testing methods to clarify the pathogenicity of variants and the clinical utility of obtaining a diagnosis antenatally in facilitating treatment in the neonatal period, and specifically highlights MPS‐VII as a treatable cause of NIHF.
Prognostic accuracy of factors associated with poor outcome in prenatally diagnosed sacrococcygeal teratoma: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: van Heurn Lieke J. , Coumans Audrey , Haak Monique C. , van der Kaaij Annemarth , van Heurn L. W. Ernest , Pajkrt Eva , Derikx Joep P. M.
Published: November 2023

Several factors associated with poor outcome in patients with prenatally diagnosed sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) have been found. However, the prognostic accuracy of these factors has not been well established. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review the prognostic accuracy of factors associated with poor outcome in these patients. We queried Search Premier, COCHRANE Library, EMCARE, EMBASE, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science databases to identify studies regarding patients with prenatally diagnosed SCT. Poor outcome was defined as termination of pregnancy (TOP), intrauterine fetal death (IUFD), or perinatal death. We estimated the odds ratio of factors associated with poor outcome. Eleven studies (447 patients) were included. Overall mortality, including TOP, was 34.9%. Factors associated with poor outcome in fetuses with prenatally diagnosed SCT were cardiomegaly, hypervascular tumor, solid tumor morphology, fetal hydrops, and placentomegaly. A tumor volume to fetal weight ratio (TFR) of >0.12 before a gestational age of 24 weeks is predictive of poor outcome. The prognostic accuracy of factors associated with poor outcome in fetuses prenatally diagnosed with SCT seems promising. Factors associated with cardiac failure such as cardiomegaly, hypervascular tumor, solid tumor morphology, fetal hydrops, placentomegaly, and TFR >0.12 were found to be predictive of poor outcome.
Eye proteome of Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: Kumar Mukesh , Has Canan , Lam‐Kamath Khanh , Ayciriex Sophie , Dewett Deepshe , Bashir Mhamed , Poupault Clara , Schuhmann Kai , Thomas Henrik , Knittelfelder Oskar , Raghuraman Bharath Kumar , Ahrends Robert , Rister Jens , Shevchenko Andrej
Published: November 2023

Drosophila melanogaster is a popular model organism to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that underlie the structure and function of the eye as well as the causes of retinopathies, aging, light‐induced damage, or dietary deficiencies. Large‐scale screens have isolated genes whose mutation causes morphological and functional ocular defects, which led to the discovery of key components of the phototransduction cascade. However, the proteome of the Drosophila eye is poorly characterized. Here, we used GeLC‐MS/MS to quantify 3516 proteins, including the absolute (molar) quantities of 43 proteins in the eye of adult male Drosophila reared on standard laboratory food. This work provides a generic and expandable resource for further genetic, pharmacological, and dietary studies.
People with obesity exhibit losses in muscle proteostasis that are partly improved by exercise training
Authors: Srisawat Kanchana , Stead Connor A. , Hesketh Katie , Pogson Mark , Strauss Juliette A. , Cocks Matt , Siekmann Ivo , Phillips Stuart M. , Lisboa Paulo J. , Shepherd Sam , Burniston Jatin G.
Published: November 2023

This pilot experiment examines if a loss in muscle proteostasis occurs in people with obesity and whether endurance exercise positively influences either the abundance profile or turnover rate of proteins in this population. Men with (n = 3) or without (n = 4) obesity were recruited and underwent a 14‐d measurement protocol of daily deuterium oxide (D2O) consumption and serial biopsies of vastus lateralis muscle. Men with obesity then completed 10‐weeks of high‐intensity interval training (HIIT), encompassing 3 sessions per week of cycle ergometer exercise with 1 min intervals at 100% maximum aerobic power interspersed by 1 min recovery periods. The number of intervals per session progressed from 4 to 8, and during weeks 8–10 the 14‐d measurement protocol was repeated. Proteomic analysis detected 352 differences (p < 0.05, false discovery rate < 5%) in protein abundance and 19 (p < 0.05) differences in protein turnover, including components of the ubiquitin‐proteasome system. HIIT altered the abundance of 53 proteins and increased the turnover rate of 22 proteins (p < 0.05) and tended to benefit proteostasis by increasing muscle protein turnover rates. Obesity and insulin resistance are associated with compromised muscle proteostasis, which may be partially restored by endurance exercise.
Design of an effective small expression tag to enhance GPCR production in E. coli‐based cell‐free and whole cell expression systems
Authors: Cho Seongyeon , Lee Haein , Han Yong Hee , Park Tae Shin , Seo Sang Woo , Park Tai Hyun
Published: November 2023

G protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) play crucial roles in sensory, immune, and tumor metastasis processes, making them valuable targets for pharmacological and sensing applications in various industries. However, most GPCRs have low production yields in Escherichia coli (E. coli) expression systems. To overcome this limitation, we introduced AT10 tag, an effective fusion tag that could significantly enhance expression levels of various GPCRs in E. coli and its derived cell‐free protein synthesis (CFPS) system. This AT10 tag consisted of an A/T‐rich gene sequence designed via optimization of translation initiation rate. It is translated into a short peptide sequence of 10 amino acids at the N‐terminus of GPCRs. Additionally, effector proteins could be utilized to suppress cytotoxicity caused by membrane protein expression, further boosting GPCR production in E. coli. Enhanced expression of various GPCRs using this AT10 tag is a promising approach for large‐scale production of functional GPCRs in E. coli‐based CFPS and whole cell systems, enabling their potential utilization across a wide range of industrial applications.
Fungal seed treatments of cotton affect boll weevil development
Authors: Cunha Janaina C. S. , Rivera Vega Loren J. , Torres Jorge B. , Suh Charles P.C. , Sword Gregory A.
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND

Nonpathogenic fungi associated with plants can enhance plant defenses against stress factors, including herbivory. This study assessed whether cotton plants grown from seeds treated with different fungi affected boll weevil,Anthonomus grandis grandisBoheman, development and reproduction along with plant tolerance. We used whole plants grown from seeds treated with different fungi (Chaetomium globosumTAMU520 and TAMU559,Phialemonium inflatumTAMU490, andBeauveria bassiana)versusnon‐treated controls to test insect growth, reproduction, and plant tolerance assays in a greenhouse.

RESULTS

Regarding boll weevil reproduction, fewer larvae hatched and fewer adults emerged from fungal‐treated plants. In addition, the developmental time from oviposition to adult emergence was delayed in the plants treated with all fungi. For plant tolerance,B. bassiana‐treated plants attacked by boll weevils shed fewer squares than nonfungal‐treated plants.

CONCLUSION

Fungal treatments can affect boll weevil performance and reproduction on cotton plants, with potentially negative effects on population growth. Collectively, these results support the potential for cottonseed treatments with fungi as a novel tool for boll weevil management in the field. © 2023 The Authors.Pest Management Sciencepublished by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
The influence of the Chinese hukou system in motivating and shaping the geography of Chinese international student mobility
Authors: Kang Erli
Published: November 2023

The hukou system (household registration system) is a long‐established and significant institutional barrier to population movement within China and, accordingly, has been the subject of a great deal of research. What has received scant attention, however, is the influence that this system has on the considerable phenomenon of Chinese international student mobility (ISM). This paper is based on an analysis of 50 semistructured interviews with Shanghai‐based returnee students. Utilising the notions of institutional barriers to migration and middle‐category migration, it illustrates the important role that the hukou system plays in motivating nonelite Chinese students to study abroad and how this institutional barrier shapes their strategic decision making across various temporal phases of the ISM process. These findings are of significance as they highlight the largely unacknowledged role of hukou in the Chinese ISM system. Conceptually, they emphasise the importance of sufficiently accounting for institutional barriers to internal and international mobility in the experiences of international students in migration studies.
Resistive Switching Systems: A Spectromicroscopy Approach
Authors: Gogoi Daisy , Wiemann Carsten , Dittmann Regina , Schneider Claus Michael
Published: November 2023

Memristive effects, i.e., changes in the conductivity of a nonlinear two‐terminal device after a voltage or current pulse, are of high interest for applications in novel information technology. A crucial step in controlling memristive effects, particularly in oxide‐based systems, involves the understanding of chemical and redox‐induced changes in the material during resistive switching processes. Depending on the material, the switching may occur in an areal or filamentary fashion. In both cases, the resulting changes need to be monitored by high‐resolution techniques. In this contribution, photoemission microscopy approaches are focused and the use and limitations of these techniques for the detailed analysis of memristive elements are discussed.
Polysaccharides (pectin, mucilage, and fructan inulin) and their fermented products: A critical analysis of their biochemical, gut interactions, and biological functions as antidiabetic agents
Authors: El‐Nashar Heba A. S. , Taleb Mohamed , EL‐Shazly Mohamed , Zhao Chao , Farag Mohamed A.
Published: November 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a globally metabolic endocrine syndrome marked by a deficiency of insulin secretion (type‐1 DM) or glucose intolerance arising from insulin response impairment (type‐2 DM) leading to abnormal glucose metabolism. With an increasing interest in natural dietary components for diabetes management, the identification of novel agents witnessed major discoveries. Plant‐derived mucilage, pectin, and inulin are important non‐starch polysaccharides that exhibit effective antidiabetic properties often termed soluble dietary fiber (SDF). SDF affects sugar metabolism through multiple mechanisms affecting glucose absorption and diffusion, modulation of carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes (α‐amylase and α‐glucosidase), ameliorating β‐pancreatic cell dysfunction, and improving insulin release or sensitivity. Certain SDFs inhibit dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 and influence the expression levels of genes related to glucose metabolism. This review is designed to discuss holistically and critically the antidiabetic effects of major SDF and their underlying mechanisms of action. This review should aid drug discovery approaches in developing novel natural antidiabetic drugs from SDF.
A pathway to personal, population and planetary health for dietitians and nutrition professionals
Authors: MacKenzie‐Shalders Kristen L. , Barbour Liza , Charlton Karen , Cox Gregory R. , Lawrence Mark , Murray Sandra , Newberry Kylie , Senior Nicole M. , Stanton Rosemary , Tagtow Angela M.
Published: November 2023

Background

Earth and all its inhabitants are threatened by a planetary crisis; including climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss and pollution. Dietitians and nutrition professionals have a responsibility to lead transformational change in contemporary food and health systems to help mitigate this crisis. The study aims to develop a conceptual framework to support dietitians towards personal, population and planetary health.

Methods

Non‐empirical methods were used by the co‐researchers to explore and explain the application of an international framework ‘Next‐Generation Solutions to Address Adaptive Challenges in Dietetics Practice: The I + PSE Conceptual Framework for Action’.

Results

A non‐sequential pathway guide to personal, population and planetary health for nutrition professionals was developed including several key guiding principles of Agency, Action, Ascension, Alignment, Alliance and Allyship, and Advocacy and Activism. Each guiding principle features descriptors and descriptions to enhance dietitian and nutrition professional Agency (i.e. vision, self‐belief, confidence, strength and responsibility), Action (i.e. start, shift, translate, achieve and commit), Ascension (i.e. build, overcome, manage, challenge and progress), Alignment (i.e. leadership, transparency, diplomacy, values and systems), Alliance and Allyship (i.e. support, collaborate, represent, community and citizenship) and Advocacy and Activism (i.e. disrupt, co‐design, transform, empower and urgency). The framework and its descriptors support enhanced understanding and are modifiable and flexible in their application to guide the participation of dietitians and nutrition professionals in transformational change in personal, population and planetary health. This guide acknowledges that First Nations knowledge and customs are important to current and future work within this field.

Conclusions

Alongside the international body of work progressing in this field, this framework and visual guide will support dietitians and nutrition professionals to achieve urgent, transformational change in personal, population and planetary health.
Temperature effects, energy shifts, and band entropies of Si semiconductors
Authors: Wang Yu , Yao Chuang , Huang Zhongkai , Bo Maolin
Published: November 2023

Understanding the electronic properties of silicon semiconductors is important for the preparation of high‐performance semiconductor materials. We calculated the band entropies, electronic structures, and bonding properties of a silicon semiconductor using density functional theory and the binding‐energy and bond‐charge model. The relationship between Si energy and temperature was studied using the tight binding (TB) approximation and bond‐order‐length‐strength (BOLS) theory (BOLS‐TB), with the Si (111) surface as an example. The specific binding energies and bonding properties of Si atoms in different surface atomic layers are discussed by analyzing the X‐ray photoelectron spectra of the Si (111) surface at 953 and 1493 K. This study improves our understanding of how surface properties reflect local bonding states and deepens our understanding of how atomic‐relaxation‐derived Hamiltonian perturbations and temperature influence the binding energy of the surface region. It also contributes to the development of Si‐based semiconductor materials by providing new ideas and methods.
Stabilization of switched positive linear delay system with all subsystems unstable
Authors: Zhang Na , Sun Yuangong
Published: November 2023

This article considers the asymptotic stability of switched positive linear time‐delay system with all subsystems unstable. By constructing new discretized co‐positive Lyapunov‐Krasovskii functions, stability conditions are derived for both the discrete time‐varying delay and distributed time‐varying delay cases. Then the results are also extended to nonpositive switched delay systems. Finally we apply our results to consensus problems of switched multi‐agent systems with time delay. We propose numerical examples to illustrate our approach.
Reusable TiO2‐SBA‐15 Synthesized by Different Silica/Titania Ratios for Photodegradation
Authors: Göl Sevgi Can , Akbay Elif
Published: November 2023

A series of TiO2/SBA‐15 photocatalysts were synthesized with different Si/Ti ratios by a one‐step hydrothermal method with TiO2 nano‐powder. During the synthesis of TiO2/SBA‐15 s, the SBA‐15 pore structure and channels did not deteriorate, and the Si/Ti molar ratios were close to the expected nominal ratios. Photocatalysts exhibited a uniform‐narrow pore size distribution, and the BET areas were in the range of 621–583 m2/g. TiO2 nanocrystals into the SBA‐15 mesopores walls achieve up to the ratio of Si/Ti=16. The optical band gap energies were significantly red‐shifted with increasing Ti insertion, which is the quantization effects improving the photocatalytic activities. The photocatalytic activities of the TiO2/SBA‐15 s were evaluated by the degradation of methylene blue under a UV‐light irradiation at a constant TiO2 content. The highest efficiency was obtained in the TiO2/SBA‐15(16) photocatalyst at 79.6 %. The results of reusability and stability analyses demonstrate that the photocatalyst activity and stability are good, and that the photocatalytic activity was sustainable after reuse for several cycles.
COF‐Molecular Sieving Membrane Fabrication and Applications for Dye Separation
Authors: Divya  , Jangir Ritambhara
Published: November 2023

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) distinguish themselves from conventional materials by their exceptional combination of characteristics, including a well‐defined crystalline structure, inherent porosity, substantial surface area, remarkable design flexibility, capacity for functionalization, and chemical tunability. These attributes collectively contribute to the distinctiveness and versatility of COFs compared to traditional materials. This opens up exciting possibilities for multiple applications including energy storage, sensing, gas extraction and catalysis. The extraordinary stability of COFs in aqueous solutions and under harsh climatic conditions opens up new applications for them, including water treatment. COFs are attractive materials for tackling water pollution concerns and expanding their applications in related fields as a result of their distinctive attributes, like remarkable adsorption ability and adjustable architectures. The use of COF membranes in effluent management can improve the elimination of harmful dyes, resulting in better water quality and environmental protection. The creation of COF‐based membranes is a significant step forward in the field of water filtration and shows great potential for solving the issues faced by industrial wastewater contamination. Many published techniques provide continuous COF‐based membranes that fully utilize COFs for separations. Performance and characterization of COF‐membranes can be arbitrated with the help of various analytical and spectroscopic methods. The present study marks the most important structural characteristics and functional design methodologies of COFs in the form of thin membranes for dye separation. A discussion on the characteristics of COFs responsible for membrane separation with their synthesis and characterizations has also been done. Various reported fabrication methods of COF based membranes for dye removal are discussed concisely.
Ecologically Safe Removal of Lead Ions and Basic Fuchsin Dye from an Aqueous Solution Using Lippia alba Leaves
Authors: Rabha Suprakash , Devi Bhaswati , Goswami Manisha , Das Emee , Sarma Nimisha , Devi Arundhuti
Published: November 2023

The removal of inorganic and organic contaminants from wastewater is a crucial environmental concern, necessitating innovative and eco‐friendly solutions. This study introduces a novel and environmentally friendly approach employing Lippia alba leaves as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of lead metal ions and basic fuchsin dye from wastewater. Through a series of batch experiments, various parameters were explored, including pH, contact time, temperature, adsorbent dosage, and initial concentration, to better understand the adsorption process. The results were best described by the Freundlich model for lead ions and the Langmuir model for basic fuchsin dye, with maximum monolayer adsorption capacity (qm) of 67.06 mg/g (lead metal) and 33.32 mg/g (basic fuchsin dye). Kinetic studies demonstrated that the pseudo‐second‐order model accurately described the adsorption kinetics for both pollutants, while thermodynamics suggested exothermic adsorption for lead ions and endothermic adsorption for basic fuchsin dye, indicating spontaneous adsorption in both cases. Response Surface Methodology optimization achieved exceptional results: 99.9 % lead ion removal at 308 K, pH 4.5, 1.35 g/L adsorbent, and 2.5 mg/L initial concentration; 98.31 % basic fuchsin dye removal at 318 K, pH 6, 2 g/L adsorbent, and 15 mg/L initial concentration. This research offers a sustainable solution for water pollution challenges, supporting environmental preservation.
A Straight Green Fluorescent N,N‐Dimethylbenzamine ‐ Carbazole Probe for Recognition of Explosive Picric Acid
Authors: Leslee Denzil Britto Christopher , Bharathi Kuppannan Shanmuga , Karuppannan Sekar
Published: November 2023

The sensor 4‐(9H‐carbazol‐9‐yl)‐N,N‐dimethylbenzenamine, CNDMA a green fluorescent ligand developed for selective sensing of picric acid in DMSO/H2O (1 : 9) over different other nitroaromatic compounds. The sensing mechanism involves emission quenching significantly in the presence of picric acid with a color change from green to non‐fluorescent yellow. The sensing process drives through electrostatic and Hydrogen bonding interaction with formation of an Electron Donor‐Acceptor complex. In addition, inner filter effect also play role on the fluorescence quenching. The fluorescence quenching is a mixed‐type of both static and dynamic quenching process. The binding nature was figured out using the 1H NMR and FTIR titration studies. In addition the sensor showed good quenching efficiency and quenching constant with a lowest detection limit (LOD) of 5.09×10−8 M (R=0.99964) at 358 nm. Test strip experiment is demonstrated to understand the practical feasibility of the sensor.
Synthesis, Cytotoxic Activity, Docking and MD Simulation ofN,N‐Disubstituted New Benzimidazolium Salts
Authors: Mavvaji Mohammad , Muhammed Muhammed Tilahun , Akkoc Senem
Published: November 2023

NovelN,N‐disubstituted benzimidazolium salts were efficaciously synthesized in moderate to high yields and identified via1H NMR and13C NMR analyses. These compounds were tested on human liver cancer, prostate cancer, and normal embryonic kidney cell lines for 72 h. The results demonstrated that these compounds had antiproliferative activity. In particular, it was found that one of the compounds, 1‐(3‐chlorobenzyl)‐3‐(3‐methylbenzyl)‐1H‐benzo[d]imidazol‐3‐ium chloride, showed very high activity against liver cancer cell line and the IC50value of this compound was almost twice as low as the IC50value of cisplatin. The anticancer activity potential of the compounds was explored through computational methods to support the experimental study results. The binding potential of the compounds to human sulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1) was investigated through molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation. Their electrochemical properties were computed via density functional theory. The molecular docking study exhibited that 1‐(3‐methylbenzyl)‐3‐(4‐nitrobenzyl)‐1H‐benzo[d]imidazol‐3‐ium chloride had the highest potential to bind to SULT1A1. The molecular dynamics study showed that the synthesized compounds formed a stable complex. Furthermore, the density functional theory study exhibited that 1‐(3‐chlorobenzyl)‐3‐(4‐fluorobenzyl)‐1H‐benzo[d]imidazol‐3‐ium chloride might have the highest chemical stability.
Template‐Assisted Synthesis of 2D Perovskite Grating Single Crystal Films at Low Temperatures for UV Polarization‐Sensitive Photodetectors
Authors: Li Yanhui , Gui Pengbin , Wei Shengyang , Sun Yanming , Yang Liangpan , Hu Yali , Chen Zhiliang , Wang Siliang , Zeng Wei , Ren Xingang , Huang Zhixiang
Published: November 2023

2D perovskites have attracted tremendous attention due to their superior optoelectronic properties and potential applications in optoelectronic devices. Especially, the larger bandgap of 2D perovskite means that they are suitable for UV photodetection. However, the layered structure of 2D perovskites hinders the interlayer carrier transport, which limits the improvement of device performance. Therefore, nanoscale structures are normally used to enhance the light absorption ability, which is an effective strategy to improve the photocurrent in 2D perovskite‐based photodetectors. Herein, a template‐assisted low‐temperature method is proposed to fabricate 2D perovskite ((C6H5C2H4NH3)2PbBr4, (PEA)2PbBr4) grating single crystal films (GSCFs). The crystallinity of the (PEA)2PbBr4 GSCFs is significantly improved due to the slow evaporation of the precursor solution under low temperatures. Based on this high crystalline quality and extremely ordered microstructures, the metal–semiconductor–metal photodetectors are assembled. Finite‐different time‐domain (FDTD) simulation and experiment indicate that the GSCF‐based photodetectors exhibit significantly improved performance in comparison with the plane devices. The optimized 2D perovskite photodetectors are sensitive to UV light and demonstrate a responsivity and detectivity of 28.6 mA W−1 and 2.4 × 1011 Jones, respectively. Interestingly, the photocurrent of this photodetector varies as the angle of the incident polarized light, resulting in a high polarization ratio of 1.12.
Advances in Biocarbon and Soft Material Assembly for Enthalpy Storage: Fundamentals, Mechanisms, and Multimodal Applications
Authors: Atinafu Dimberu G. , Kim Young Uk , Kim Sungeun , Kang Yujin , Kim Sumin
Published: November 2023

High‐value‐added biomass materials like biocarbon are being actively pursued integrating them with soft materials in a broad range of advanced renewable energy technologies owing to their advantages, such as lightweight, relatively low‐cost, diverse structural engineering applications, and high energy storage potential. Consequently, the hybrid integration of soft and biomass‐derived materials shall store energy to mitigate intermittency issues, primarily through enthalpy storage during phase change. This paper introduces the recent advances in the development of natural biomaterial‐derived carbon materials in soft material assembly and its applications in multidirectional renewable energy storage. Various emerging biocarbon materials (biochar, carbon fiber, graphene, nanoporous carbon nanosheets (2D), and carbon aerogel) with intrinsic structures and engineered designs for enhanced enthalpy storage and multimodal applications are discussed. The fundamental design approaches, working mechanisms, and feature applications, such as including thermal management and electromagnetic interference shielding, sensors, flexible electronics and transparent nanopaper, and environmental applications of biocarbon‐based soft material composites are highlighted. Furthermore, the challenges and potential opportunities of biocarbon‐based composites are identified, and prospects in biomaterial‐based soft materials composites are presented.
Modifying Electronic Structure of Bismuth Telluride Through S Doping and Te Vacancy Engineering for Enhanced Zn‐Ion Storage Ability in Aqueous Zn‐proton Hybrid Ion Batteries
Authors: Chen Liang , Liang Xiazhen , Wang Xianda , Peng Guojin , Xie Haijiao
Published: November 2023

Bismuth chalcogenides are used as cathode materials in Zn‐proton hybrid ion batteries, which exhibit an ultraflat discharge plateau that is favorable for practical applications. Unfortunately, their capacity is not competitive, and their charge storage mechanisms are ambiguous, both of which hinder their further development. In this study, S‐doped Bi2Te3−x (SBT) nanosheets are prepared by tellurizing a Bi2O2S precursor using a hydrothermal process. As revealed by density functional theory analyses, the S dopant and its induced Te vacancies can distinctly manipulate the electronic structure of SBT, resulting in decent electrical conductivity and more negative adsorption energy to Zn2+. These advantages boost the Zn2+ storage ability of SBT materials. Consequently, compared with defect‐free Bi2Te3, the SBT cathodes have superior specific capacity, rate capability, and cycling stability.
Zn‐Leaching Induced Rapid Self‐Reconstruction of NiFe‐Layered Double Hydroxides for Boosted Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Authors: Guo Haonan , Zhang Lei , Ou Deliu , Liu Qiao , Wu Zhisheng , Yang Weiyou , Fang Zhi , Shi Qing
Published: November 2023

Optimizing the active centers through reconstruction is recognized as the key to construct high‐performance oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. Herein, a simple and rapid in situ leaching strategy to promote the self‐reconstruction of NiFe‐layered double hydroxides (LDHs) catalysts is reported. The trace Zn dopants are introduced in advance by a facile and one‐step hydrothermal method, followed by leaching over the electrochemical activation process, which can remarkably reduce the formation potential of NiFeOOH active centers to enable the deeper self‐reconstruction for the formation of abundant highly active centers. Moreover, the self‐restructured NiFeOOH‐VZn cannot only significantly lower the dehydrogenation energy barrier for the transformation from Ni(OH)2 to NiOOH, but also decrease the free energy barrier of rate determining step for the *OH converted to *O through a deprotonation process, thus significantly boosting the OER behaviors. As a proof of concept, the obtained NiFeOOH‐VZn catalyst just requires a low overpotential of 240 mV at 10 mA cm−2, and delivers robust stability at 50 mA cm−2 over 120 h, which outperforms the benchmark of noble metal RuO2 and those of most non‐noble metal catalysts ever reported.
Oxygen Vacancy‐Enhanced Centrosymmetric Breaking of SrFeO3‐x for Piezoelectric‐Catalyzed Synthesis of H2O2
Authors: Wang Nan , Yang Wen‐Hua , Wang Rong‐Xu , Li Zhao‐Jian , Xu Xiao‐Feng , Long Yun‐Ze , Zhang Hong‐Di
Published: November 2023

Normally, only noncentrosymmetric structure of the materials can potentially be piezoelectric. Thus, it is limited in the field of piezoelectricity for the centrosymmetric structure of the material. In this work, the performance of piezoelectricity is successfully achieved from centrosymmetric SrFeO3‐x by modulating oxygen vacancies, which have a surface piezoelectric potential up to 93 mV by using Kelvin‐probe force microscopy (KPFM). Moreover, the piezoelectric effects of SrFeO3‐x are also evaluated by piezoelectric catalytic effect and density functional theory calculations (DFT). The results show that the piezo‐catalytic degradation of tetracycline reaches 96% after 75 min by ultrasonic mechanical vibration and the production of H2O2 by SrFeO3‐x piezoelectric synthesis could reach 1821 µmol L−1. In addition, the DFT results indicate that the intrinsic effect of oxygen vacancies effectively promotes the adsorption and activation of O2 and H2O as well as intermediates and improves the piezoelectric catalytic activity. This work provides an effective basis for realizing the piezoelectricity of centrosymmetric materials and regulating the development of piezoelectric catalytic properties.
Damage Tolerance of Superhydrophobic Coatings with Binary Cooperative Cells for Water Harvesting
Authors: Gu Wancheng , Xia Yage , Li Long , Zhang Yu , Wu Xuequn , Gu Linwei , Ji Yanzheng , Wang Wei , Deng Weilin , Lv Xinyu , Wang Xikui , Yu Xinquan , Zhang Youfa
Published: November 2023

Multifunction superhydrophobic coatings that facilitate water harvesting are attractive for addressing the daunting water crisis, yet, they are caught in a double bind when their durability is considered, as durable coatings will require both tough micro‐textures to survive concentrated stress and high‐surface‐energy chemistry to form chemical bonds within the matrix. To date, a universal bulk‐phase coating that combines multifunctionality, ultra‐durability, and fabrication feasibility remains challenging. Here, a binary cooperative cell design is reported that can solve the contradiction between the multifunctionality and durability requirements of superhydrophobic coatings. In this strategy, mechanochemically tailored cells with releasable nanoseeds are infused in the common matrix, which serves both as a versatile chemical bridge to achieve strong bonds within the coating building blocks, and as an instantaneous self‐repairing generator to improve durability. Such a strategy significantly boosted the wear resistance and outdoor stability of the coatings by over 30–100 and 18 folds, respectively, compared with conventional coatings. The coating is applied to the sustainable application, i.e., enhancing the water collection efficiency by at least 1000% even after harsh abrasion. The strategy will broaden the vision in handling the dilemma properties among functional coatings and promote the application of superhydrophobic coatings in extreme environments.