bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring plant volatile-mediated interactions between native and introduced plants and insects
Authors: Effah Evans , Svendsen Logan , Barrett D. Paul , Clavijo McCormick Andrea
Published: September 2022

In invasion scenarios, native and introduced species co-occur creating new interactions and modifying existing ones. Many plant–plant and plant–insect interactions are mediated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs), however, these have seldom been studied in an invasion context. To fill this knowledge gap, we explored some interactions mediated by VOCs between native and introduced plants and insects in a New Zealand system. We investigated whether a native plant, Leptospermum scoparium (mānuka), changes its volatile profile when grown adjacent to two European introduced plants, Calluna vulgaris (heather) and Cytisus scoparius (Scotch broom), in a semi-field trial using potted plants without above- or below-ground physical contact. We also investigated the influence of plant cues on the host-searching behaviour of two beetles, the native Pyronota festiva (mānuka beetle), and the introduced biocontrol agent Lochmaea suturalis (heather beetle), by offering them their host-plant and non-host volatiles versus clean air, and their combination in a Y-tube olfactometer. As a follow-up, we performed preference/feeding tests in Petri dishes with fresh plant material. Results of the semi-field experiment show a significant reduction in green leaf volatiles, sesquiterpenes and total volatile emissions by mānuka plants neighbouring heather. In the Y-tube assays, the native beetle P. festiva performed poorly in discriminating between host and non-host plants based on plant volatile cues only. However, it performed relatively well in the Petri dish tests, where other cues (i.e., visual, gustatory or tactile) were present. In contrast, the introduced beetle L. suturalis showed high host-specificity in both Y-tube and Petri dish assays. This study illustrates the importance of VOCs in mediating interactions between introduced and native species, suggesting that invasive plants can disrupt native plants’ communication and affect the host-searching behaviour of native insects. It also reinforces the relevance of regular host testing on introduced weed biocontrol agents to avoid unwanted host shifts or host-range expansion.
Cerebrovascular reactivity in multiple sclerosis is restored with reduced inflammation during immunomodulation
Authors: Chiarelli Antonio Maria , Villani Alessandro , Mascali Daniele , Petsas Nikolaos , Biondetti Emma , Caporale Alessandra , Digiovanni Anna , Grasso Eleonora Agata , Ajdinaj Paola , D’Apolito Maria , Rispoli Marianna Gabriella , Sensi Stefano , Murphy Kevin , Pozzilli Carlo , Wise Richard G. , Tomassini Valentina
Published: September 2022

Cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) reflects the capacity of the brain’s vasculature to increase blood flow following a vasodilatory stimulus. Reactivity is an essential property of the brain’s blood vessels that maintains nutrient supplies in the face of changing demand. In Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CVR may be diminished with brain inflammation and this may contribute to neurodegeneration. We test the hypothesis that CVR is altered with MS neuroinflammation and that it is restored when inflammation is reduced. Using a breath-hold task during functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), we mapped grey matter and white matter CVRs (CVRGM and CVRWM, respectively) in 23 young MS patients, eligible for disease modifying therapy, before and during Interferon beta treatment. Inflammatory activity was inferred from the presence of Gadolinium enhancing lesions at MRI. Eighteen age and gender-matched healthy controls (HC) were also assessed. Enhancing lesions were observed in 12 patients at the start of the study and in 3 patients during treatment. Patients had lower pre-treatment CVRGM (p = 0.04) and CVRWM (p = 0.02) compared to HC. In patients, a lower pre-treatment CVRGM was associated with a lower GM volume (r = 0.60, p = 0.003). On-treatment, there was an increase in CVRGM (p = 0.02) and CVRWM (p = 0.03) that negatively correlated with pre-treatment CVR (GM: r = − 0.58, p = 0.005; WM: r = − 0.60, p = 0.003). CVR increased when enhancing lesions reduced in number (GM: r = − 0.48, p = 0.02, WM: r = − 0.62, p = 0.003). Resolution of inflammation may restore altered cerebrovascular function limiting neurodegeneration in MS. Imaging of cerebrovascular function may thereby inform tissue physiology and improve treatment monitoring.
Deep neural networks allow expert-level brain meningioma segmentation and present potential for improvement of clinical practice
Authors: Boaro Alessandro , Kaczmarzyk Jakub R. , Kavouridis Vasileios K. , Harary Maya , Mammi Marco , Dawood Hassan , Shea Alice , Cho Elise Y. , Juvekar Parikshit , Noh Thomas , Rana Aakanksha , Ghosh Satrajit , Arnaout Omar
Published: September 2022

Accurate brain meningioma segmentation and volumetric assessment are critical for serial patient follow-up, surgical planning and monitoring response to treatment. Current gold standard of manual labeling is a time-consuming process, subject to inter-user variability. Fully-automated algorithms for meningioma segmentation have the potential to bring volumetric analysis into clinical and research workflows by increasing accuracy and efficiency, reducing inter-user variability and saving time. Previous research has focused solely on segmentation tasks without assessment of impact and usability of deep learning solutions in clinical practice. Herein, we demonstrate a three-dimensional convolutional neural network (3D-CNN) that performs expert-level, automated meningioma segmentation and volume estimation on MRI scans. A 3D-CNN was initially trained by segmenting entire brain volumes using a dataset of 10,099 healthy brain MRIs. Using transfer learning, the network was then specifically trained on meningioma segmentation using 806 expert-labeled MRIs. The final model achieved a median performance of 88.2% reaching the spectrum of current inter-expert variability (82.6–91.6%). We demonstrate in a simulated clinical scenario that a deep learning approach to meningioma segmentation is feasible, highly accurate and has the potential to improve current clinical practice.
Association between anthropometric markers of adiposity, adipokines and vitamin D levels
Authors: Patriota Pollyanna , Rezzi Serge , Guessous Idris , Marques-Vidal Pedro
Published: September 2022

Inverse association between serum levels of vitamin D and obesity has been pointed out in several studies. Our aim was to identify to the associations between vitamin D levels and a large panel of anthropometric markers and adipokines. Cross-sectional study including 6485 participants. Anthropometric markers included body mass index (BMI), % body fat, waist, waist-to-hip (WHR), waist-to-height (WHtR), conicity index, body roundness index (BRI) and a body shape index (ABSI). 55.7% of women and 60.1% of men presented with vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D levels were negatively associated with most anthropometric markers, with correlation coefficients ranging between −0.017 (ABSI) and −0.192 (BMI) in women and between −0.026 (weight) and −0.130 (% body fat) in men. Vitamin D levels were inversely associated with leptin levels in both sexes and positively associated with adiponectin levels in women only. The likelihood of vitamin D deficiency increased with increasing adiposity levels, except for ABSI (women) and BMI (men). Total body fat, rather than localized or unevenly distributed body fat, is the adiposity marker most associated with decreased vitamin D levels. Monitoring vitamin D levels in people with overweight/obesity is essential.
Spatial–temporal evolution characteristics of land use and habitat quality in Shandong Province, China
Authors: Zheng Huiling , Li Hao
Published: September 2022

To explore the sustainable mechanism of land use and habitat quality, the present study examined the land cover data of Shandong Province from 1980 to 2020 to understand the spatial–temporal evolution characteristics of land use. The “Integrated Valuation of Environmental Services and Trade-off” (InVEST-HQ) model and spatial auto-correlation model were further employed to evaluate the habitat quality and analyze the relationship between its spatial distribution pattern and land use type. Our results suggested that cultivated land was the dominant land use type in Shandong Province from 1980 to 2020. During this period, the area of water and URL (urban and rural industrial and mining residential land) were gradually increased, while other land types decreased progressively. Political and socio-economic factors were the dominant factors for the evolution of land use types, which exhibited significant stage variation characteristics, and the most drastic change was observed from 2010 to 2020. We further found that habitat quality in Shandong Province was dominated by moderate degradation, whose degree of degradation was positively correlated with the degree of land use development. Moreover, the average habitat quality decreased obviously over the past 40 years, and the fastest decreased period was similar to the phase change characteristics of land use types. In addition, habitat quality was significantly clustered in spatial distribution. Hot spots (high-value areas) were mainly natural ecosystems, while cold spots (low-value areas) were mainly ecosystems that were significantly affected by human activities, such as cultivated land and URL. Our findings suggest that administrators should formulate differentiation policies, solve the development dilemma of low-level habitat quality areas and build land space security pattern to promote the ecological quality.
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Fabrication of a magnetic alginate-silk fibroin hydrogel, containing halloysite nanotubes as a novel nanocomposite for biological and hyperthermia applications
Authors: Eivazzadeh-Keihan Reza , Sadat Zahra , Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi Hooman , Ganjali Fatemeh , Kashtiaray Amir , Salimi Bani Milad , Komijani Samira , Ahadian Mohammad Mahdi , salehpour Nabi , Ahangari Cohan Reza , Maleki Ali
Published: September 2022

In this study, the main focus was on designing and synthesizing a novel magnetic nanobiocomposite and its application in hyperthermia cancer treatment. Regarding this aim, sodium alginate (SA) hydrogel with CaCl2 cross-linker formed and modified by silk fibroin (SF) natural polymer and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), followed by in situ Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles preparation. No important differences were detected in red blood cells (RBCs) hemolysis, confirming the high blood compatibility of the treated erythrocytes with this nanobiocomposite. Moreover, the synthesized SA hydrogel/SF/HNTs/Fe3O4 nanobiocomposite does not demonstrate toxicity toward HEK293T normal cell line after 48 and 72 h. The anticancer property of SA hydrogel/SF/HNTs/Fe3O4 nanobiocomposites against breast cancer cell lines was corroborated. The magnetic saturation of the mentioned magnetic nanobiocomposite was 15.96 emu g−1. The specific absorption rate (SAR) was measured to be 22.3 W g−1 by applying an alternating magnetic field (AMF). This novel nanobiocomposite could perform efficiently in the magnetic fluid hyperthermia process, according to the obtained results.
De-novo and genome-wide meta-analyses identify a risk haplotype for congenital sensorineural deafness in Dalmatian dogs
Authors: Haase B. , Willet C. E. , Chew T. , Samaha G. , Child G. , Wade C. M.
Published: September 2022

Congenital sensorineural deafness (CSD) has been reported to affect up to 30% of Dalmatian dogs world-wide and while unilaterally deaf dogs can live a close to normal life, dogs suffering bilateral deafness are frequently euthanized. Extreme-white coat patterning as encoded by the gene Melanocyte Inducing Transcription Factor (MITF) has long been postulated as the major risk factor for CSD in the Dalmatian breed. While attempts to identify causative risk variants associated with CSD have been numerous, no genome-wide association study has positively identified MITF as a risk locus for either bilateral or unilateral deafness in the Dalmatian breed to date. In this study, we identified an association with CSD on CFA20 in the vicinity of MITF within Australian Dalmatian dogs. Although not genome-wide significant, the association signal was validated by reanalysing publicly available data and merging the wider data resource with the local data to improve statistical power. The merged data, representing three major global populations of Dalmatian dogs, enabled us to identify a single, well-defined genome-wide significant risk haplotype for CSD. The haplotype was formed by three genome-wide significant associated markers (BICF2G630233852T>C, BICF2G630233861T>C, BICF2G630233888G>A) on CFA20 with 62% of bilaterally deaf dogs homozygous for the risk haplotype (CCA), while 30% of bilaterally deaf and 45% of hearing dogs carried one copy of the risk haplotype. Animals homozygous or heterozygous for the low-risk haplotype were less likely to be unilaterally deaf. While the association between the risk haplotype and deafness is incomplete, animals homozygous for the risk haplotype were 10-times more likely to be bilaterally deaf. Although the underlying causative variants are yet to be discovered, results from this study can now assist with reducing deafness in Dalmatian dogs.
Association of mortality and early tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19: a retrospective analysis
Authors: Flinspach Armin N. , Booke Hendrik , Zacharowski Kai , Balaban Ümniye , Herrmann Eva , Adam Elisabeth H.
Published: September 2022

COVID-19 adds to the complexity of optimal timing for tracheostomy. Over the course of this pandemic, and expanded knowledge of the disease, many centers have changed their operating procedures and performed an early tracheostomy. We studied the data on early and delayed tracheostomy regarding patient outcome such as mortality. We performed a retrospective analysis of all tracheostomies at our institution in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 from March 2020 to June 2021. Time from intubation to tracheostomy and mortality of early (≤ 10 days) vs. late (> 10 days) tracheostomy were the primary objectives of this study. We used mixed cox-regression models to calculate the effect of distinct variables on events. We studied 117 tracheostomies. Intubation to tracheostomy shortened significantly (Spearman’s correlation coefficient; rho = − 0.44, p ≤ 0.001) during the course of this pandemic. Early tracheostomy was associated with a significant increase in mortality in uni- and multivariate analysis (Hazard ratio 1.83, 95% CI 1.07–3.17, p = 0.029). The timing of tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients has a potentially critical impact on mortality. The timing of tracheostomy has changed during this pandemic tending to be performed earlier. Future prospective research is necessary to substantiate these results.
Anchoring geometry is a significant factor in determining the direction of kinesin-14 motility on microtubules
Authors: Yamagishi Masahiko , Sumiyoshi Rieko , Drummond Douglas R. , Yajima Junichiro
Published: September 2022

Kinesin-14 microtubule-based motors have an N-terminal tail attaching the catalytic core to its load and usually move towards microtubule minus ends, whilst most other kinesins have a C-terminal tail and move towards plus ends. Loss of conserved sequences external to the motor domain causes kinesin-14 to switch to plus-end motility, showing that an N-terminal attachment is compatible with plus-end motility. However, there has been no systematic study on the role of attachment position in minus-end motility. We therefore examined the motility of monomeric kinesin-14s differing only in their attachment point. We find that a C-terminal attachment point causes kinesin-14s to become plus-end-directed, with microtubule corkscrewing rotation direction and pitch in motility assays similar to that of kinesin-1, suggesting that both C-kinesin kinesins-14 and N-kinesin kinesin-1 share a highly conserved catalytic core function with an intrinsic plus-end bias. Thus, an N-terminal attachment is one of the requirements for minus-end motility in kinesin-14.
Perceptual decision-making in autism as assessed by “spot the difference” visual cognition tasks
Authors: Jassim Nazia , Owen Adrian M. , Smith Paula , Suckling John , Lawson Rebecca P. , Baron-Cohen Simon , Parsons Owen
Published: September 2022

Discriminating between similar figures proves to be a remarkably demanding task due to the limited capacity of our visual cognitive processes. Here we examine how perceptual inference and decision-making are modulated by differences arising from neurodiversity. A large sample of autistic (n = 140) and typical (n = 147) participants completed two forced choice similarity judgement tasks online. Each task consisted of “match” (identical figures) and “mismatch” (subtle differences between figures) conditions. Signal detection theory analyses indicated a response bias by the autism group during conditions of uncertainty. More specifically, autistic participants were more likely to choose the “mismatch” option, thus leading to more hits on the “mismatch” condition, but also more false alarms on the “match” condition. These results suggest differences in response strategies during perceptual decision-making in autism.
Total urinary polyphenols and ideal cardiovascular health metrics in Spanish adolescents enrolled in the SI Program: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Laveriano-Santos Emily P. , Arancibia-Riveros Camila , Parilli-Moser Isabella , Ramírez-Garza Sonia L. , Tresserra-Rimbau Anna , Ruiz-León Ana María , Estruch Ramón , Bodega Patricia , de Miguel Mercedes , de Cos-Gandoy Amaya , Carral Vanesa , Santos-Beneit Gloria , Fernández-Alvira Juan M. , Fernández-Jiménez Rodrigo , Lamuela-Raventós Rosa M.
Published: September 2022

To study the relationship between urinary total polyphenol excretion (TPE) in adolescents and ideal cardiovascular (CVH) metrics. 1151 adolescents aged 12.04 (0.46) years participating in the SI! Program for Secondary Schools were selected based on the availability of urine samples and information required to assess CVH metrics. Data on health behaviours (smoking status, body mass index, physical activity, and healthy diet) and health factors (blood pressure, total cholesterol, and blood glucose) were used to calculate the CVH metrics. TPE in urine was analysed by a Folin-Ciocalteu method after solid-phase extraction. Associations between TPE (categorized into tertiles) and CVH metrics (total and separate scores) were assessed using multilevel mixed-effect regression models. Higher TPE levels were associated with higher (healthier) CVH scores and ideal smoking status (OR 1.54, 95% CI 1.10; 1.87, p value = 0.007), physical activity (OR 1.12, 95% CI 1.02; 1.23, p value = 0.022) and total cholesterol (OR 1.78, 95% CI 1.16; 2.73, p value = 0.009) after multivariate adjustment. An association between TPE and total CVH scores was observed only in boys. Girls with higher TPE had higher rates of ideal total cholesterol and blood pressure. According to our findings, higher urinary TPE is related to better CVH scores, with relevant differences in this association by gender.
Liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy is improved in the absence of aryl hydrocarbon receptor
Authors: Rejano-Gordillo Claudia M. , González-Rico Francisco J. , Marín-Díaz Beatriz , Ordiales-Talavero Ana , Nacarino-Palma Ana , Román Ángel C. , Merino Jaime M. , Fernández-Salguero Pedro M.
Published: September 2022

The liver is among the few organs having the ability to self-regenerate in response to a severe damage compromising its functionality. The Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (Ahr) is a transcription factor relevant for the detoxification of xenobiotics but also largely important for liver development and homeostasis. Hence, liver cell differentiation is developmentally modulated by Ahr through the controlled expression of pluripotency and stemness-inducing genes. Here, 2/3 partial hepatectomy (PH) was used as a clinically relevant approach to induce liver regeneration in Ahr-expressing (Ahr+/+) and Ahr-null (Ahr−/−) mice. Ahr expression and activity were early induced after 2/3 PH to be gradually downmodulated latter during regeneration. Ahr−/− mice triggered liver regeneration much faster than AhR+/+ animals, although both reached full regeneration at the latest times. At initial stages after PHx, earlier regenerating Ahr−/− livers had upregulation of cell proliferation markers and increased activation of signalling pathways related to stemness such as Hippo-YAP and Wnt/β-catenin, concomitantly with the induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNFa, IL6 and p65. These phenotypes, together with the improved metabolic adaptation of Ahr−/− mice after PHx and their induced sustained cell proliferation, could likely result from the expansion of undifferentiated stem cells residing in the liver expressing OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 and NANOG. We propose that Ahr needs to be induced early during regeneration to fine-tune liver regrowth to physiological values. Since Ahr deficiency did not result in liver overgrowth, its transient pharmacological inhibition could serve to improve liver regeneration in hepatectomized and transplanted patients and in those exposed to damaging liver toxins and carcinogens.
Effects of substrate bias on the sputtering of high density (111)-nanotwinned Cu films on SiC chips
Authors: Yang Zi-Hong , Wu Po-Ching , Chuang Tung-Han
Published: September 2022

This article presents a study of the influence of the substrate bias on the microstructure, preferred orientation, and mechanical and electrical properties of nanotwinned Cu film. The formation of a nanotwinned structure and (111) surface orientation can be properly controlled by applied substrate bias. High density nanotwinned structures were introduced into Cu films sputtered on SiC substrates with over 90% of (111)-orientation at − 150 V. Densely packed Cu nanotwins were observed within the columnar grains stacked up on each other along the film growth direction, with an average twin spacing of 19.4 nm. The Cu films deposited on SiC substrate via bias sputtering had surface roughness of 8.6 to 15.8 nm. The resistivity of the copper nanotwinned films sputtered with various substrate biases varied. The optimal indentation, 2.3 GPa, was found in the nanotwinned Cu film sputtered with a bias voltage of − 150 V. The effects of Ar ion bombardment on microstructure, surface morphology and properties are further discussed.
Differential influences of LDL cholesterol on functional outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis according to prestroke statin use
Authors: Kang You-Ri , Kim Joon-Tae , Lee Ji Sung , Kim Beom Joon , Kang Kyusik , Lee Soo Joo , Kim Jae Guk , Cha Jae-Kwan , Kim Dae-Hyun , Park Tai Hwan , Lee Kyung Bok , Lee Jun , Hong Keun-Sik , Cho Yong-Jin , Park Hong-Kyun , Lee Byung-Chul , Yu Kyung-Ho , Oh Mi Sun , Kim Dong-Eog , Ryu Wi-Sun , Choi Jay Chol , Kwon Jee-Hyun , Kim Wook-Joo , Shin Dong-Ick , Sohn Sung Il , Hong Jeong-Ho , Park Man-Seok , Choi Kang-Ho , Cho Ki-Hyun , Park Jong-Moo , Lee Sang-Hwa , Lee Juneyoung , Bae Hee-Joon
Published: September 2022

This study aimed to elucidate whether low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels differentially affect functional outcomes after intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) depending on prestroke statin use. Patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with IVT were categorized into low, intermediate, and high LDL-C groups based on LDL-C levels at admission (< 100/100–130/ > 130 mg/dl, respectively). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to explore the relationships between LDL-C and clinical outcomes (good outcomes at 3 months, modified Rankin Scale scores 0–2). The interaction between LDL-C levels and prestroke statin use regarding functional outcomes was investigated. Among the 4711 patients (age, 67 ± 12 years; males, 62.1%) who met the eligibility criteria, compared with the high LDL-C group, the low and intermediate LDL-C groups were not associated with good outcomes at 3 months according to the multivariable analysis. A potential interaction between the LDL-C group and prestroke statin use on good outcomes at 3 months was observed (Pinteraction = 0.07). Among patients with prestroke statin use, low (aOR 1.84 [1.04–3.26]) and intermediate (aOR 2.31 [1.20–4.47]) LDL-C groups were independently associated with a greater likelihood of having a 3-month good outcome. Our study showed that LDL-C was not associated with a 3-month good outcome, but prestroke statin use could modify the influence of LDL-C levels on functional outcomes after IVT.
Catatonia in autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities: a state-of-the-art review
Authors: Moore Shavon , Amatya Debha N. , Chu Michael M. , Besterman Aaron D.
Published: September 2022

Individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) may be at increased risk for catatonia, which can be an especially challenging condition to diagnose and treat. There may be symptom overlap between catatonia and NDD-associated behaviors, such as stereotypies. The diagnosis of catatonia should perhaps be adjusted to address symptom overlap and to include extreme behaviors observed in patients with NDDs, such as severe self-injury. Risk factors for catatonia in individuals with NDDs may include trauma and certain genetic variants, such as those that disruptSHANK3. Common etiologic features between neurodevelopmental disabilities and catatonia, such as excitatory/inhibitory imbalance and neuroimmune dysfunction, may partially account for comorbidity. New approaches leveraging genetic testing and neuroimmunologic evaluation may allow for more precise diagnoses and effective treatments.
Rapid quantification of thiocyanate in milk samples using a universal paper-based SERS sensor
Authors: Yang Zhejun , Zhang Ren , Chen Hui , Kong Jilie
Published: September 2022

Universal paper-based SERS sensors to detect NaSCN in milk with high sensitivity and rapidness.
Traceless enzymatic synthesis of monodispersed hypermodified oligodeoxyribonucleotide polymers from RNA templates
Authors: Ondruš Marek , Sýkorová Veronika , Hocek Michal
Published: September 2022

Monodispersed hypermodified polymers based on DNA scaffold displaying four different functional groups were synthesized through DNA polymerase catalyzed reverse transcription from RNA templates followed by RNase digestion.
Wet-spinning multi-component low-molecular-weight gelators to print synergistic soft materials
Authors: Drew Emma N. , Piras Carmen C. , Fitremann Juliette , Smith David K.
Published: September 2022

Two different low-molecular-weight gelators have been simultaneously 3D-printed by wet-spinning as filaments, which combine the properties of the two gelators in synergistic ways.
Efficient blue TADF-type organic afterglow materialviaboric acid-assisted confinement
Authors: Shen Song , Sun Yuena , Wang Donghui , Zhang Zhen , Shi Yu-e , Wang Zhenguang
Published: September 2022

A heat treatment method is developed to produce blue afterglow materials, achieving a photoluminescence quantum yield of 65% and an emission lifetime of 0.18 s (afterglow: >2 s). The afterglow is activated by the confinement effect of boric acid.
Effect on the geometry over the slow relaxation of the magnetization in a series of erbium(iii) complexes based on halogenated ligands
Authors: Long Jérôme , Lyubov Dmitry M. , Kissel' Alexander A. , Gogolev Ilia A. , Tyutyunov Andrey A. , Nelyubina Yulia V. , Salles Fabrice , Guari Yannick , Cherkasov Anton V. , Larionova Joulia , Trifonov Alexander A.
Published: September 2022

Erbium(iii) complexes based on halogenated ligands.
Synthesis, characterization and dye adsorption property of a 2D nickel(ii)-coordination polymer constructed from tetracarboxylic acid and 1,3-bis(imidazol-1-yl-methyl)benzene
Authors: Çiftçi Esengül , Alp Arıcı Tuğba , Arıcı Mürsel , Erer Hakan , Yeşilel Okan Zafer
Published: September 2022

A new Ni(ii)-coordination polymer, {[Ni2(μ4-L)(μ-mbix)2]·2H2O}n (1), was synthesized; the methylene blue (MB) dye adsorption property of compound 1 was examined and the maximum MB adsorption capacity of the compound is 194.67 mg g−1 at pH = 10 at room temperature.
Rationalising the difference in crystallisability of two sulflowers using efficient in silico methods
Authors: Sugden Isaac J. , Francia Nicholas F. , Jensen Torsten , Adjiman Claire S. , Salvalaglio Matteo
Published: September 2022

The molecular structures of the first and second generation sulflowers, sulflower and persulfurated coronene (PSC), are remarkably similar: carbon ring structures decorated with sulfur atoms, without any additional moiety.
The dielectric response of hydrated water as a structural signature of nanoconfined lichen melanins
Authors: Beilinson Yael , Rassabina Anna , Lunev Ivan , Faizullin Dzhigangir , Greenbaum Anna , Salnikov Vadim , Zuev Yuriy , Minibayeva Farida , Feldman Yuri
Published: September 2022

A typical 3D plot of dielectric losses versus frequency and temperature for an allomelanin powder, showing a rich dielectric landscape strongly influenced by the hydration level.
Quantum and quasi-classical dynamics of the C(3P) + O2(3Σ−g) → CO(1Σ+) + O(1D) reaction on its electronic ground state
Authors: Goswami Sugata , San Vicente Veliz Juan Carlos , Upadhyay Meenu , Bemish Raymond J. , Meuwly Markus
Published: September 2022

The dynamics of the C(3P) + O2(3Σ−g) → CO(1Σ+) + O(1D) reaction on its electronic ground state is investigated by using time-dependent wave packet propagation (TDWP) and quasi-classical trajectory (QCT) simulations.
Estimating the binding energetics of reversible covalent inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease: an in silico study
Authors: Awoonor-Williams Ernest
Published: September 2022

Using absolute binding free energy calculations and hybrid QM/MM calculations we estimate the binding energetics of some promising reversible covalent inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease, an attractive target for the development of antiviral drugs to combat COVID-19.
Structure-based thermodynamics of ion selectivity (Mg2+versus Ca2+ and K+versus Na+) in the active site of the eukaryotic lariat group II intron from algae Pylaiella littoralis
Authors: Kumar Abhishek , Satpati Priyadarshi
Published: September 2022

The energetics of the di-(Mg2+versus Ca2+) and mono-valent (K+versus Na+) ion selectivity for the eukaryotic lariat intron is estimated, and a direct link between the energetics and the atomic-structures is established.
Piezoelectric catalytic performance of BaTiO3 for sulfamethoxazole degradation
Authors: Lv Yanning , Sui Minghao , Lv Xinyuan , Xie Jingni
Published: September 2022

During the piezoelectric catalytic process, highly reactive species might be generated and contribute to the effective degradation of the target organic pollutants.
A dynamic in vitro oral mastication system to study the oral processing behavior of soft foods
Authors: Raja Vijayakumar , Priyadarshini S. R. , Moses J. A. , Anandharamakrishnan C.
Published: September 2022

A bolus-oriented artificial oral mastication system was developed to simulate the dynamics of food mastication in the human mouth.
O-Sulfation disposition of curcumin and quercetin in SULT1A3 overexpressing HEK293 cells: the role of arylsulfatase B in cellular O-sulfation regulated by transporters
Authors: Pei Shuhua , Dou Yuanyuan , Zhang Wenke , Qi Defei , Li Yingying , Wang Mengqing , Li Wenqi , Shi Hongxiang , Gao Zixuan , Yao Chaoyan , Fang Dong , Sun Hua , Xie Songqiang
Published: September 2022

BCRP and MRP4 played a critical role in the cellular excretion of C-O-S and Q-O-S. Inhibited excretion of sulfate led to a reduced cellular sulfation, and ARSB has been proved to account for the transporter-dependent sulfation of curcumin and quercetin.
The important role of glycerophospholipid metabolism in the protective effects of polyphenol-enriched Tartary buckwheat extract against alcoholic liver disease
Authors: Cao Peng , Wu Yue , Li Yaping , Xiang Liping , Cheng Bingyu , Hu Yixin , Jiang Xin , Wang Zhe , Wu Sanlan , Si Luqin , Yang Qiang , Xu Jian , Huang Jiangeng
Published: September 2022

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a mounting public health problem with significant medical, economic and social burdens. Tartary buckwheat extract could prevent ALD by modulating hepatic glycerophospholipid metabolism.
Insights into the molecular mechanism of a new efficient whole-cell biocatalystEnterobacter ludwigiiYYP3 in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural reduction
Authors: Pan Xin , Wang Xue , Wu Sihua , Xu Lei , Zhang Leilei , Zhang Zhan , Li Bingfeng , He Xuejun , Chang Siyuan
Published: September 2022

A new whole-cell biocatalystE. ludwigiiYYP3 was applied in the conversion of HMF to BHMF and exhibited outstanding catalytic efficiency and cycling stability. Its underlying molecular mechanism, especially the target enzymes responsible for HMF reduction, was revealed.
Electro-oxidative depolymerization of lignin for production of value-added chemicals
Authors: Gao Daihong , Ouyang Denghao , Zhao Xuebing
Published: September 2022

Recent research progress on the electro-oxidative depolymerization of lignin for the production of value-added products has been reviewed, focusing on the catalysts, electrodes, processes, electrocatalytic system and additives.
Investigation of the secondary breakdown of double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy with different focusing geometries and positions
Authors: Lu Peng , Zhuo Zhuang , Zhang Wenhao , Sun Tengfei , Tang Jing , Lu Jingqi
Published: September 2022

The influences of the focusing geometry and axial focusing position of the second laser pulse on orthogonal double-pulse LIBS were investigated.
Recent progress on the construction of supramolecular organic frameworks based on macrocyclic hosts
Authors: Shen Meng-Na , Lin Xiao-Wei , Luo Jie , Li Wen-Zhen , Ye Yu-Yuan , Wang Xiao-Qiang
Published: September 2022

In this review, recent progress on the construction of 2D-SOFs and 3D-SOFs based on four macrocyclic hosts was summarized, including cucurbituril, cyclodextrin, calixarene, and pillararene.
Flexoelectric enhanced film for an ultrahigh tunable piezoelectric-like effect
Authors: Ji Hui , Zhang Shuwen , Liu Kaiyuan , Wu Tonghui , Li Shuaijun , Shen Hao , Xu Minglong
Published: September 2022

The flexoelectricity in elastomeric materials is enhanced by the combination of pre-stretch, nanoparticle filling and electric charging, enabling both giant piezoelectric-like effect and large deformability.
Extreme structural stability of Ti0.5Sn0.5O2 nanoparticles: synergistic effect in the cationic sublattice
Authors: Machon Denis , Le Floch Sylvie , Mishra Shashank , Daniele Stéphane , Masenelli-Varlot Karine , Hermet Patrick , Mélinon Patrice
Published: September 2022

Ti0.5Sn0.5O2 nanoparticles (∼5 nm and ∼10 nm) have been studied under high pressure by Raman spectroscopy.
Graphene performs the role of an electron donor in covalently interfaced porphyrin-boron azadipyrromethene dyads and manages photoinduced charge-transfer processes
Authors: Canton-Vitoria Ruben , Alsaleh Ajyal Z. , Rotas Georgios , Nakanishi Yusuke , Shinohara Hisanori , D′ Souza Francis , Tagmatarchis Nikos
Published: September 2022

Graphene-based hybrid (ZnP-azaBDP)-graphene was synthesized, comprehensively characterized and found to manage energy transfer processes, yielding upon illumination (ZnP-azaBDP˙−)-graphene˙+ charge-separated state.
Non-equilibrium heating path for the laser-induced nucleation of metastable skyrmion lattices
Authors: Olleros-Rodríguez Pablo , Strungaru Mara , Ruta Sergiu , Gavriloaea Paul-Iulian , Gudín Adrián , Perna Paolo , Chantrell Roy , Chubykalo-Fesenko Oksana
Published: September 2022

We demonstrate the possibility of field-free, ultrafast creation of topologically protected nanoscale magnetic skyrmions in ferromagnets via single-pulse laser excitation, holding the promise for the next-generation of memory and logic devices.
Efficient synthesis of thermoplastic elastomeric amorphous ultra-high molecular weight atactic polypropylene (UHMWaPP)
Authors: Collins Rice Clement G. , Buffet Jean-Charles , Turner Zoë R. , O'Hare Dermot
Published: September 2022

The synthesis of amorphous ultra-high molecular weight atactic polypropylene (UHMWaPP), with molecular weights (Mw) up to 2.0 MDa and narrow polydispersities is reported using remarkably efficient permethylindenyl-phenoxy (PHENI*) titanium complexes.
Radical reaction extrusion copolymerization mechanism of MMA and N-phenylmaleimide and properties of products
Authors: Shi Han , Zhuang Qixin , Zheng Anna , Guan Yong , Wei Dafu , Xu Xiang
Published: September 2022

Using the method of bulk reactive extrusion radical copolymerization, N-phenyl maleimide (N-PMI) and styrene (St) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) were copolymerized.
A new fluorescent boronic acid sensor based on carbazole for glucose sensing via aggregation-induced emission
Authors: Oloub Mandana , Hosseinzadeh Rahman , Tajbakhsh Mahmood , Mohadjerani Maryam
Published: September 2022

An amphiphilic chemosensor for a highly selective ratiometric fluorescent response toward glucose via AIE is introduced. High binding constant (K = 2.3 × 106 M−1) and low detection limit (5.9 × 10−7 M) make it an efficient chemosensor for glucose.
Far-red triplet sensitizedZ-to-Ephotoswitching of azobenzene in bioplastics
Authors: Bharmoria Pankaj , Ghasemi Shima , Edhborg Fredrik , Losantos Raúl , Wang Zhihang , Mårtensson Anders , Morikawa Masa-aki , Kimizuka Nobuo , İşci Ümit , Dumoulin Fabienne , Albinsson Bo , Moth-Poulsen Kasper
Published: September 2022

We report the first example of direct far-red endothermic triplet sensitizedZ-to-Ephotoswitching of azobenzene derivative (Azo1) in a condensed phase of a liquid Azo1 co-assembled within a liquid surfactant-protein bioplastic film in air.
Correction: A constitutive hemorheological model addressing the deformability of red blood cells in Ringer solutions
Authors: Stephanou Pavlos S. , Tsimouri Ioanna Ch.
Published: September 2022

Correction for ‘A constitutive hemorheological model addressing the deformability of red blood cells in Ringer solutions’ by Pavlos S. Stephanou et al., Soft Matter, 2020, 16, 7585–7597, https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SM00974A.
Redox-induced thermocells for low-grade heat harvesting: mechanism, progress, and their applications
Authors: He Xinrui , Sun Hailong , Li Zhipeng , Chen Xing , Wang Zhirong , Niu Yi , Jiang Jing , Wang Chao
Published: September 2022

In this paper, we provide a comprehensive description of redox-induced thermocells, including the mechanism, progress, and applications.
S-scheme enhanced photocatalysis on titanium oxide clusters functionalized with soluble perylene diimides
Authors: Dai Shuqi , Xu Yongsheng , Zhang Weijie , Li Shurong , Guo Qing-Yun , Cui Jinyi , Song Yaohao , Yuan Jun , Peng Wenchao , Huang Mingjun
Published: September 2022

We demonstrate that S-scheme photocatalysis of a hybrid system can promote the performance of photo-Fenton reaction under sunlight. Highly efficient charge-carrier separation can be achieved owing to a dispersion of TOC-PDI-POSS on the g-C3N4 surface.
Investigation of solution-based synthesis of non-toxic perovskite materials using Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn as the B-site cation for photovoltaic applications
Authors: Pering S. R. , Gillions H. , Kuznetsov T. , Zhang W. , Yendall K. , Togay M.
Published: September 2022

High-efficiency perovskite solar cells are reliant on lead-based materials, which causes toxicity issues for large-scale implementation.
A novel single sensor based fault/branch location method in distribution systems based on combination of game theory and Dijkstra's algorithm
Authors: Mohammadniaei Mostafa , Namdari Farhad , Shakarami Mahmoud‐Reza , Mousavinick Seyed Ali
Published: September 2022

This paper proposes a branch and fault locating method based on traveling wave theory. This method requires only one sensor in the system to detect the fault location. In this method, the distribution system is assumed to be an undirected graph, with the edges and vertices representing the transmission lines and buses. In addition, the weight of each edge equals the length of the line in the system. Dijkstra's algorithm graph determines all the point candidates for fault at that distance as the fault waves enter the sensor. Subsequently, using the game theory, the fault location and branch of the system are identified out the candidate points. The proposed method is compared with other methods, and it has been proved superior in reducing costs, as well as the lack of dependency on the system's structure, the polarity of the fault wave, and the fault type.
Arithmetic correlation of binary half‐ℓ‐sequences
Authors: Chen Zhixiong , Edemskiy Vladimir , Niu Zhihua , Sang Yuqi
Published: September 2022

The arithmetic correlations of two binary half‐ℓ‐sequences with connection integer pr, which is an odd prime power, are investigated. Possible values (of the arithmetic correlation) are calculated. In particular, if p ≡ 1 (mod 8), the authors prove that they are zero for non‐trivial shifts, that is, the half‐ℓ‐sequences have ideal arithmetic correlations. If p ≡ −1 (mod 8), an upper bound, which is of order of magnitude pr−1/2 ln p, is derived by using earlier results on the imbalance of half‐ℓ‐sequences with connection integer p studied by Gu and Klapper and later improved by Wang and Tan.
Characterization of the Microlensed Hyperspectral Imager prototype
Authors: van Noort M. , Chanumolu A.
Published: September 2022

Context. The Microlensed Hyperspectral Imager (MiHI) prototype is an integral field spectrograph based on a double-sided microlens array (MLA), installed as an extension to the TRIPPEL spectrograph at the Swedish Solar Telescope (SST).

Aims. Due to the mixing of spatial and spectral information in the focal plane, the data are mapped in an interleaved way onto the image sensor. Mapping the information back into its original spatial and spectral dimensions renders the data reduction more complex than usual, and requires the development of a new reduction procedure.

Methods. The mapping of the data onto the detector is calculated using a simplified model of the image formation process. Since the moiré fringes that are formed due to the interference of the pixel grid and the MLA grid are a natural consequence of this formation process, the extraction of the data using such a model should eliminate them from the data cubes, thereby eliminating the principal source of instrumentally induced artifacts. In addition, any change in the model caused by small movements of the raw image on the detector can be fitted and included in the model.

Results. An effective model of the instrument was fitted using a combination of the numerical results obtained for the propagation of light through an ideal dual microlens system, complemented with an ad hoc fit of the optical performance of the instrument and the individual elements in the MLA. The model includes individual fits for the position, focus, focus gradient, coma, and a few high-order symmetric modes, which are required to account for the spectral crosstalk within each image row. The model is able to accurately reproduce the raw flat-field data from a hyperspectral cube that is virtually free of moiré fringes, and it represents a critical first step in a new hyperspectral data reduction procedure.
Computational method for solving boundary value problems of mechanics deformable body using non-orthogonal functions
Authors: Bakulin Vladimir , Revenko Victor
Published: September 2022

In this paper a complete system of non-orthogonal functions was built on the basis of orthogonal sines and cosines. It is shown that the known orthogonal systems of functions are a degenerate case of non-orthogonal systems of functions. It has been proven that the continuous function can be approximated non-orthogonal functions in such a way that one selected nonorthogonal function will not included in this amount. The boundary value problem of the elasticity theory has been considered for an inhomogeneous plate. A new method for solving the boundary value problem is developed for the fourth-order equation with variable coefficients. The proposed method is based on separating of the stress state of the plate, use of complete systems of nonorthogonal functions and a generalized quadratic form. Criteria have been established under which the constructed approximate solution coincides with the exact solution. This method has been adapted to solving a boundary value problem for high-order differential equations. The high accuracy of the method has been confirmed by numerical calculations.
Attitude sensors relative angular misalignment estimation in integrated navigation systems
Authors: Kuznetsov Ivan , Veremeenko Konstantin , Zharkov Maksim , Pronkin Andrey
Published: September 2022

When using modern navigation systems as part of an on-board system, the navigation task can be solved in several ways: using positional, velocity and angular corrections, and systems using measurements of various physical nature—radio, such as short-range and long-range navigation radio systems, GLONASS/GPS satellite global navigation systems, optical—celestial navigation systems—can operate as correctors. The best performance of INS and its sensors (gyroscopes and accelerometers) errors estimation can be obtained when all types of correction are implemented simultaneously. At the same time, it is particularly difficult to implement correction according to attitude parameters due to the fact that the measuring axes of the INS and correctors may not match on board of moving objects. Such a mismatch is commonly called relative angular misalignment. The paper considers a possible approach to the attitude sensors relative angular misalignment estimation in integrated navigation systems (NS), carried out in motion when the NS is in operating mode.
Expected Versus Unexpected Delivery for Placenta Accreta Spectrum
(PAS) Disorders with Same Team in Single Tertiary Center
Authors: Golbasi Hakan , Bayraktar Burak , Golbasi Ceren , Omeroglu Ibrahim , Sever Baris , Adiyaman Duygu , Kayhan Omeroglu Seyda , Ekin Atalay , Özeren Mehmet
Published: September 2022

Objectives To evaluate the maternal and neonatal outcomes of expected and
unexpected pathologically proven placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) cases in a
single multidisciplinary center.

Material and Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of 92 PAS cases
from January 2011 until September 2021. Only cases with histopathologically
invasive placentation were included in the study. The cases diagnosed at the
time of delivery were defined as unexpected PAS (uPAS) and those diagnosed
antenatally as expected PAS (ePAS). Maternal and neonatal outcomes of both
groups were compared.

Results Thirty-five (38%) of 92 cases were in the uPAS group.
Placenta previa and high-grade PAS (percreata) were significantly higher in the
ePAS group (p=0.028, p<0.001; respectively). The mean packed red
blood cell transfusion was significantly higher in the uPAS group
(p=0.030) but transfusions of other blood products were similar in the
two groups. There was no significant difference in intraoperative complication
rates between the two groups. Preterm delivery (<37 weeks) was
significantly higher in the ePAS group (p<0.001), but there was no
significant difference between the two groups in terms of adverse neonatal
outcomes.

Conclusions Our single center data show that although ePAS cases include
more highly invasive PAS cases, maternal hemorrhagic morbidity is lower than
uPAS cases. Reducing maternal morbidity in PAS cases can be achieved by
increasing antenatal diagnosis.