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Titanium dioxide grafted with silane coupling agents and its use in blue light curing ink
Authors: Wang Lili , Jiang Xiaying , Wang Chenglong , Huang Yi , Meng Yiding , Shao Jianzhong 
Published: October 2019

AbstractTo improve the properties of titanium dioxide particles and realise their firm anchorage in blue light curing film, three modified titanium dioxide particles were prepared by grafting 3‐(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate, 3‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane and hexadecyltrimethoxysilane. The surface changes of titanium dioxide particles after modification were characterised. The dispersion stability, photo‐polymerisation, rheological and mechanical properties of modified titanium dioxide blue light curing inks were investigated. Results showed that compared with native titanium dioxide, modified titanium dioxide particles were more appropriate for blue light curing ink. The particle sizes of the three modified titanium dioxide particles became smaller, their surfaces exhibited hydrophobicity, and the viscosity of the modified titanium dioxide inks decreased slightly. Of the three modified titanium dioxide particles, 3‐(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate‐ and hexadecyltrimethoxysilane‐modified titanium dioxide particles exhibited better dispersion stability in blue light curing ink. In particular, 3‐(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate‐modified titanium dioxide blue light curing ink showed the best photo‐polymerisation and mechanical properties, which indicated the participation of the pigment grafted by double bonds in the blue light curable polymerisation. Using modified titanium dioxide in blue light curing ink, the dry/wet rubbing fastness of the printed fabrics improved.
The effects of tamoxifen on mouse behavior
Authors: Li Xin , Du Zhuo‐Jun , Chen Man‐Qi , Chen Jia‐Jun , Liang Zhi‐Man , Ding Xiao‐Ting , Zhou Min , Li Shu‐Ji , Li Xiao‐Wen , Yang Jian‐Ming , Gao Tian‐Ming 
Published: October 2019

AbstractThe CreERT2recombinase system is an advanced method to temporally control site‐specific mutagenesis in adult rodents. In this process, tamoxifen is injected to induce Cre recombinase expression, and then, Cre recombinase can excise LoxP‐flanked DNA. However, tamoxifen is a nonselective estrogen receptor antagonist that may influence behavioral alterations. Therefore, we designed five different protocols (acute effects, chronic effects, chronic effects after social defeat model, chronic effects after learned helplessness model, chronic effects after isolation models) to explore whether tamoxifen affects mouse behavior. Researching the acute/chronic effects of tamoxifen, we found that tamoxifen could influence locomotor activity, anxiety and immobility time in the forced swimming test. Researching the chronic effects of tamoxifen after social defeat/learned helplessness/isolation models, we found that tamoxifen could also influence locomotor activity, social interaction and anxiety. Therefore, the effects of tamoxifen are more complex than previously reported. Our results show, for the first time, that tamoxifen affects behavior in mouse models. Meanwhile, we compare the effects of tamoxifen in different protocols. These results will provide important information when designing similar experiments.
Isolation and selection of technologically important lactic acid bacteria and yeast from fermented potato
Authors: Aregbe Afusat Yinka , Mu Taihua , Sun Hongnan 
Published: October 2019

SummaryThis study focused on the isolation, identification and selection of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts with important technological properties from fermented potato. A total of three LAB and two yeasts (Weissella sp. strain IMAU50209, Pediococcus pentosaceus strain W2SR04, Pediococcus sp. NBRC 107186 strain, Pichia sp. strain AQGWD7 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain YJM1592) were isolated and identified by molecular methods. Weissella sp. strain IMAU50209 showed good acidification and proteolytic ability. More so, it generated more volatile compounds and recorded the highest exopolysaccharide content (824.44 ± 4.19 mg L−1). Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain YJM1592 recorded high gas retention value (VR) 1740.00 ± 86.27 mL and produced beneficial volatile compounds, as compared to Pichia sp. strain AQGWD7. Therefore, Weissella sp. strain IMAU50209 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain YJM1592 could enhance gluten‐free potato bread quality.
Factors associated with the publication outcomes of paediatric proceedings presented at 2010‐2016 the International Associations for Dental Research annual meetings
Authors: Chen Yuan , Zhou Fangjie , Zou Xiaolong , Zhang Yali , Mo Anchun , Wang Yan 
Published: October 2019

AbstractThe International Associations for Dental Research (IADR) annual meeting is one of the most important dental meetings throughout the world, and researches about paediatric dentistry presented in this platform are often used to guide clinical work. To evaluate the publication outcomes of oral and poster paediatric proceedings, which were accepted by the International Associations for Dental Research (IADR), annual meetings from 2010 to 2016 and to analyse the possible factors influencing an abstract's progression to publication. Oral and poster abstracts were retrieved from the official website of IADR (2010‐2016). Searching for subsequent publications was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar (up to March 2019). Two authors independently selected studies, collected, and analysed data. A total of 1396 abstracts were identified, including 275 oral presentations and 1121 poster presentations. Finally, 606 were published in peer‐reviewed journals, with a publication rate of 43.41%. Abstracts were published earlier if it is from Europe, well funded, presented orally, or with large sample size. The high publication rate of the IADR proceedings supported the impact of IADR annual meetings on paediatric dentistry in the last 10 years.
Combinatorial substrate epitaxy investigation of polytypic growth of AEMnO3 (AE = Ca, Sr)
Authors: Zhou Catherine , De Graef Marc , Dabrowski Bogdan , Rohrer Gregory S. , Salvador Paul A. 
Published: October 2019

AbstractCombinatorial substrate epitaxy (CSE) was used to study the orientation relationships (ORs) and polytypic stability of AEMnO3 (AE = Ca, Sr) thin films grown on polycrystalline SrMnO3 and SrTiO3 substrates. SrMnO3 films with the stable four‐layered hexagonal (4H) and metastable three‐layered cubic (3C) structures were also grown on (111) and (100) SrTiO3 single crystal substrates, respectively. Electron backscatter diffraction data were used to determine the following ORs, which hold true regardless of the substrate surface orientation: , , and These are all simply the eutactic OR, which aligns the eutactic planes and directions; its ubiquity indicates that the interface energy is generally lower for the eutactic OR than for all other possible ORs. 3C SrMnO3 was found to grow only on very near (100) 3C SrTiO3 grains. This narrow range of epitaxial stabilization suggests that the penalties of higher interfacial and/or strain energies between polytypic perovskites adopting the eutactic OR are not significant enough to overcome the volumetric formation energy of the stable phase in these growth conditions, except for very special orientations.
Engineering cation vacancies to improve the luminescence properties of Ca14Al10Zn6O35: Mn4+ phosphors for LED plant lamp
Authors: Zhou Nan , Liu Longhai , Zhou Zhipeng , Zhang Ye , Li Minghui , Zhou Cheng , Xia Mao , Zhou Zhi 
Published: October 2019

AbstractIn the recent years, Mn4+‐doped phosphors for indoor plant cultivation have received extensive concern owing to the far‐red emission that can match well with the absorption spectra of plant pigments. Whereas, many Mn4+‐doped phosphors still face some challenges such as poor light efficiency and low thermal stability. It is an effective way to resolve these problems via cation vacancies engineering. Herein, the Ca14−xAl10Zn6−yO35: Mn4+ phosphors are successfully synthesized by combustion method. The luminescence intensity of Ca14−xAl10Zn6−yO35: Mn4+ phosphor is enhanced through engineering Ca2+ and Zn2+ vacancies according to the charge compensation mechanism. The optimal content of each Ca2+ and Zn2+ vacancy is equal to be 0.3. Furthermore, the defect formation is accompanied with lattice distortion, which plays a vital role in driving the excited phonon traps to reduce the energy loss by non‐radiation transitions. Therefore, the thermal stability of Ca14−xAl10Zn6−yO35: Mn4+ phosphor is also improved via engineering cation vacancies. In addition, the Ca14−xAl10Zn6−yO35: Mn4+ phosphors can be effectively excited by blue light and it exhibits far‐red emission due to the Mn4+ spin‐forbidden 2E → 4A2 transition. The results suggest that the Ca14−xAl10Zn6−yO35: Mn4+ phosphors can have a tremendous potential in indoor plant cultivation.
Seedling response to water stress in valley oak (Quercus lobata) is shaped by different gene networks across populations
Authors: Mead Alayna , Peñaloza Ramirez Juan , Bartlett Megan K. , Wright Jessica W. , Sack Lawren , Sork Victoria L. 
Published: October 2019

AbstractDrought is a major stress for plants, creating a strong selection pressure for traits that enable plant growth and survival in dry environments. Many drought responses are conserved species‐wide responses, while others vary among populations distributed across heterogeneous environments. We tested how six populations of the widely distributed California valley oak (Quercus lobata) sampled from contrasting climates would differ in their response to soil drying relative to well‐watered controls in a common environment by measuring ecophysiological traits in 93 individuals and gene expression (RNA‐seq) in 42 individuals. Populations did not differ in their adjustment of turgor loss point during soil drying, suggesting a generalized species‐wide response. Differential expression analysis identified 689 genes with a common response to treatment across populations and 470 genes with population‐specific responses. Weighted gene co‐expression network analysis (WGCNA) identified groups of genes with similar expression patterns that may be regulated together (gene modules). Several gene modules responded differently to water stress among populations, suggesting regional differences in gene network regulation. Populations from sites with a high mean annual temperature responded to the imposed water stress with significantly greater changes in gene module expression, indicating that these populations may be locally adapted to respond to drought. We propose that this variation among valley oak populations provides a mechanism for differential tolerance to the increasingly frequent and severe droughts in California.
Effect of delipidant agents during in vitro culture on the development, lipid content, gene expression and cryotolerance of bovine embryos
Authors: Dias Luzia Renata Oliveira , Leme Ligiane Oliveira , Sprícigo José Felipe Warmling , Pivato Ivo , Dode Margot Alves Nunes 
Published: October 2019

AbstractIn vitro produced embryos are still sensitive to the freezing process which can be explained, in part, by the high‐lipid accumulation that characterizes these embryos. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effect of delipidating agents, L‐carnitine and the trans‐10 cis‐12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomer, on blastocyst development, lipid content, gene expression and cryotolerance when added to embryo culture media. Embryos were cultured in four different media: T1: control (n = 616), synthetic oviduct fluid (SOF) media with 5% foetal bovine serum (FBS); T2: L‐carnitine (n = 648), SOF medium with 5% FBS and 0.6 mg/ml of L‐carnitine; T3: CLA (n = 627), SOF medium with 5% FBS and 100 μM trans‐10 cis‐12 CLA; and T4: L‐carnitine + CLA: (n = 597), SOF medium with 5% FBS plus 0.6 mg/ml L‐carnitine and 100 μM trans‐10 cis‐12 CLA. Supplementation of culture medium with either or both delipidating agents reduced (p < .05) blastocyst rate on D7 (T1 = 49 ± 3.5; T2 = 39 ± 3.0; T3 = 42 ± 3.9 and T4 = 39 ± 3.9), but did not affected gene expression (p > .05). Although embryos cultured in the presence of L‐carnitine contained fewer (p < .05) lipid droplets than the control embryos, they showed a lower re‐expansion rate 24 hr post‐thaw than those (p < .05). In conclusion, although L‐carnitine reduced the amount of lipids in cultured embryos, the use of L‐carnitine and CLA during in vitro culture was not able to improve the embryo production and the response to cryopreservation.
Microsite enhancements for soil stabilization and rapid biocrust colonization in degraded drylands
Authors: Fick Stephen E. , Day Natalie , Duniway Michael C. , Hoy‐Skubik Sean , Barger Nichole N. 
Published: October 2019

In dryland ecosystems, natural recovery of biological soil crusts (biocrusts) following disturbance may be slow or inhibited, necessitating active restoration practices. While biocrusts can be readily propagated under environmentally controlled conditions, rehabilitation in the field is complicated by environmental stresses which may be particularly acute in degraded, destabilized soils with harsh climatic conditions at the soil surface. In this study, we first present the results of a field trial at a severely degraded rangeland site examining the stabilizing effects of various soil amendments (polysaccharide glues and polyacrylamides) in combination with biocrust inoculum. We found that a psyllium compound was the only amendment to maintain effectiveness after 19 months, and the only treatment that maintained biocrust inoculum throughout the trial. In a subsequent short‐term experiment where plots were shaded and watered, we examined how biocrust inoculation rate (0, 20, and 40% initial cover) and the psyllium‐based amendment affected biocrust growth. After 4 months, visible biocrust cover in inoculated plots was greater than in controls, but only chlorophyllaexhibited a dosage‐response to inoculum application rate, indicating preferential establishment of cyanobacteria. Psyllium did not affect biocrust development but did improve soil stability. Shade and watering buffered against temperature extremes (up to 15°C) and increased the duration of moist surface conditions necessary for biocrust growth by up to 30%, mimicking conditions more common in the fall and winter months. Our results suggest that inducing early successional biocrusts on a highly degraded site is possible with suitable microclimate conditions.
Hemostatic function in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels assessed using thromboelastography
Authors: Öberg Josefine , Lilliehöök Inger , Höglund Katja , Ljungvall Ingrid 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundMacrothrombocytopenia is a well‐known anomaly in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCSs), a breed also highly predisposed to develop myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). Thromboelastography (TEG) has been shown to be a valuable instrument for whole blood hemostatic evaluation in dogs and correlates well with different physiologic and pathologic situations.ObjectivesWe aimed to assess the influence of macrothrombocytopenia and the severity of MMVD on hemostatic function as measured by TEG.MethodsAssociations between TEG variables (R, K, α, MA, and G) and dog characteristics, heart rates, systolic blood pressures, MMVD severities (healthy, mild or moderate, and severe), echocardiographic variables, platelet variables (platelet count, mean platelet volume [MPV], and plateletcrit), and hematocrits were evaluated in 47 prospectively recruited privately owned CKCSs. Blood samples were analyzed using a computerized thromboelastograph and an Advia 2120 hematology analyzer.ResultsUnivariable and multiple regression analyses showed an effect of left ventricular (LV) fractional shortening (FS%) on all TEG variables, an effect of LV FS% and age on TEG α, and an effect of LV FS% and MPV on TEG MA and TEG G. TEG MA and G increased with increasing MPV, but the associations were generally weak. No significant differences were detected in the TEG variables between the MMVD severity groups.ConclusionMacrothrombocytopenia and increased LV FS%, of which the latter commonly increases in various positive inotropic states, were both associated with a more hypercoagulable hemostatic system, according to the TEG results, in the present study.
Efecto de agentes blanqueadores libres de peróxido sobre el color dental. Revisión sistemática
Authors: Suárez Fajardo Ingrid Giovana , Rodríguez Godoy Mauricio , Delgado Mejía Edgar , Torres Rodríguez Carolina 
Published: October 2019

Antecedentes: Los agentes blanqueadores oxidantes tales como los peróxidos generan daños irreversibles en el esmalte dental y afectan químicamente el componente orgánico e inorgánico del esmalte. Se reportan en la literatura sustancias alternativas que pueden mejorar el color del esmalte, sin causarle daño. Objetivo: Identificar las sustancias blanqueadoras tipo remineralizante reportadas en la literatura y su efecto en el color del esmalte dental. Métodos: Se consultaron las bases de datos PubMed, ScienceDirect, Embase, Scielo, Lilacs y Scopus, las palabras clave empleadas para la búsqueda fueron dental enamel, tooth bleaching, bleaching, calcium phosphate, hidroxyapatite, apatite, biomimetic, biomimetics, conectadas por el operador booleano AND y OR de diferentes maneras. Los criterios de elegibilidad de los artículos que harían parte de la revisión fueron que no incluyeran peróxidos de hidrógeno y carbamida con adición fluoruros y fosfatos de calcio y adicionalmente que emplearan un método de medición de color. Resultados: El resultado de la búsqueda arrojó 7 artículos, las sustancias encontradas de tipo remineralizante fueron hidroxiapatita sintética, fosfatos de calcio y el hexametafosfato de sodio. Según los criterios de evaluación definidos solo 4 de ellos tuvieron un nivel de evidencia alto, uno nivel medio y dos bajos. Todos los estudios reportan con los tratamientos probados, la capacidad de generar cambios en el color del esmalte dental. Conclusión: Las sustancias blanqueadoras remineralizantes encontradas, tienen la capacidad de producir cambios en el color del esmalte dental, lo cual se evidencia con modificación en las diferentes escalas de medición empleadas.
Cellular Substrate to Facilitate Global Buckling of Serpentine Structures
Authors: Yan Zhengang , Wang Baolin , Wang Kaifa , Zhao Shiwei , Li Shupeng , Huang Yonggang , Wang Heling 
Published: October 2019

AbstractThree-dimensional (3D) serpentine mesostructures assembled by mechanics-guided, deterministic 3D assembly have potential applications in energy harvesting, mechanical sensing, and soft robotics. One limitation is that the serpentine structures are required to have sufficient bending stiffness such that they can overcome the adhesion with the underlying substrate to fully buckle into the 3D shape (global buckling). This note introduces the use of cellular substrate in place of conventional homogeneous substrate to reduce the adhesion energy and therefore ease the above limitation. A theoretical model based on energetic analysis suggests that cellular substrates significantly enlarge the design space of global buckling. Numerical examples show that the enlarged design space enables 3D serpentine structures with reduced maximum strains and resonant frequencies, which offers more possibilities for their potential applications.
Cross-sectional survey of orthotic service provision in the UK: does where you live affect the service you receive?
Authors: Chockalingam Nachiappan , Eddison Nicola , Healy Aoife 
Published: October 2019

ObjectiveTo investigate the quantity and quality of orthotic service provision within the UK.DesignCross-sectional survey obtained through freedom of information request in 2017.SettingNational Health Service (NHS) Trusts/Health Boards (HBs) across the UK.Main outcome measuresDescriptive statistics of survey results, including information related to finance, volume of appointments, patients and orthotic products, waiting times, staffing, complaints, outcome measures and key performance indicators.ResultsResponses were received from 61% (119/196) of contacted Trusts/HBs; 86% response rate from Scotland (12/14) and Wales (6/7), 60% (3/5) from Northern Ireland and 58% (98/170) from England. An inhouse service was provided by 32% (35/110) of responses and 68% (74/110) were funded by a block contract. Long waiting times for appointments and lead times for footwear/orthoses, and large variations in patient entitlements for orthotic products across Trusts/HBs were evident. Variations in the length of appointment times were also evident between regions of the UK and between contracted and inhouse services, with all appointment times relatively short. There was evidence of improvements in service provision; ability for direct general practitioner referral and orthotic services included within multidisciplinary clinics. However, this was not found in all Trusts/HBs.ConclusionsThe aim to provide a complete UK picture of orthotic service provision was hindered by the low response rate and limited information provided in some responses, with greater ability of Trusts/HBs to answer questions related to quantity of service than those that reflect quality. However, results highlight the large discrepancies in service provision between Trusts/HBs, the gaps in data capture and the need for the UK NHS to establish appropriate processes to record the quantity and quality of orthotic service provision. In addition to standardising appointment times across the NHS, guidelines on product entitlements for patients and their lead times should be prescribed to promote equity.
Current trends in the acute treatment of ischemic stroke: analysis from the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program
Authors: Asaithambi Ganesh , Tong Xin , Lakshminarayan Kamakshi , Coleman King Sallyann M , George Mary G 
Published: October 2019

BackgroundThe intra-arterial treatment (IAT) of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is now evidence-based and given the highest level of recommendation among eligible patients. Using a multi-state stroke registry, we studied the trend in IAT among patients with AIS over 11 years and its impact on the utilization of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) within the same 11 years.MethodsUsing data from the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program (PCNASP), we studied trends in IVT and IAT for patients with AIS between 2008 and 2018. Trends over time were examined for rates of IVT only, IAT only, or a combination of IVT and IAT (IVT+IAT). Favorable outcome was defined as discharge to home.ResultsDuring the study period there were 595 677 patients (mean age 70.4 years, 50.4% women) from 646 participating hospitals with a clinical diagnosis of AIS in the PCNASP. Trends for IVT only, IAT only, and IVT+IAT all significantly increased over time (P<0.001). Total use of IVT and IAT increased from 7% in 2008 to 19.1% in 2018. The rate of patients discharged to home increased significantly over time among all treatment groups (P<0.001).ConclusionIn our large registry-based analysis, we observed a significant increase in the use of IAT for the treatment of AIS, with continued increases in the use of IVT. Concurrently, the percent of patients with favorable outcomes continued to increase.