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Dynamic Visualization of Cathode/Electrolyte Evolution in Quasi‐Solid‐State Lithium Batteries
Authors: Song Yue‐Xian , Shi Yang , Wan Jing , Liu Bing , Wan Li‐Jun , Wen Rui 
Published: May 2020

AbstractSolid‐state lithium–sulfur batteries (SSLSBs) are highly appealing for electrochemical energy devices because of their promising theoretical energy density. An intensive acquaintance of SSLS interfacial behavior is of importance in gaining fundamental knowledge of working/failure mechanisms and clarifying further optimized design of advanced batteries. Herein, a direct visualization of the evolution of both component and structure is present inside a working SSLSB. In situ Raman spectroscopy clearly sheds light on the potential‐dependent evolution of sulfur speciation via subtly fabricating the electrochemical cell. Moreover, the real‐time optical microscopic views show that the irreversible structure deformation of solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs), which results from the decomposition of dissolved polysulfides (PSs) and gas generation inside the SSE, directly causes the fracture of sulfur cathode with the cycling times increasing. Furthermore, by an atomic force microscopy study, the evolving structure and dynamic behavior of SSEs are directly captured at the nano/microscale and further elucidate the PS shuttling determining the mechanism stability of electrolyte. This work provides a straightforward monitoring of the compositional and morphological evolution, which contributes one to exploring the failure mechanisms and interfacial reactions for the cell performance enhancement.
Randomized clinical trial to evaluate mometasone lavage vs spray for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps who have not undergone sinus surgery
Authors: Jiramongkolchai Pawina , Peterson Andrew , Kallogjeri Dorina , Lee Jake J. , Kukuljan Sara , Liebendorfer Adam , Schneider John S. , Klatt‐Cromwell Cristine N. , Drescher Andrew J. , Piccirillo Jay F. 
Published: May 2020

BackgroundThere is no consensus regarding the best route of intranasal delivery of corticosteroids in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The study objective of this work was to compare the impact of mometasone furoate nasal spray (MFNS) vs mometasone nasal irrigation in the management of CRS patients who have not undergone sinus surgery.MethodsA double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, randomized clinical trial was conducted in adults with CRS. Individuals with nasal polyps and/or history of sinus surgery were excluded. Patients were randomized to receive 8 weeks of either MFNS or mometasone nasal irrigation. The primary outcome measure was change in the 22‐item Sino‐Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT‐22) score between the 2 groups. Secondary outcome measures included patient global response to treatment and Lund‐Kennedy endoscopy scores.ResultsA total of 43 participants completed the study (n = 22, MFNS; n = 21,mometasone nasal irrigation). Fourteen (64%) participants in the MFNS group and 17 (81%) in the mometasone lavage group had a clinically meaningful improvement in SNOT‐22 scores with a proportion difference of 17% (95% confidence interval [CI], −9% to 44%). The least‐squares (LS) mean difference between the 2 groups for SNOT‐22 was −8.6 (95% CI, −17.7 to 0.58; p = 0.07), whereas the LS mean difference between the 2 groups for Lund‐Kennedy endoscopy scores was 0.16 (95% CI, −0.84 to 1.15; p = 0.75). No adverse events were associated with the study.ConclusionBoth MFNS and mometasone nasal irrigations are beneficial in symptom management of CRS. Our study suggests that patients who perform mometasone lavage do better in a clinically meaningful way, but our results are not definitive and further studies are warranted.
Four‐Component Borocarbonylation of Vinylarenes Enabled by Cooperative Cu/Pd Catalysis: Access to β‐Boryl Ketones and β‐Boryl Vinyl Esters
Authors: Yuan Yang , Wu Fu‐Peng , Xu Jian‐Xing , Wu Xiao‐Feng 
Published: May 2020

AbstractWe report here a general four‐component synthetic procedure for the preparation of β‐boryl ketones and β‐boryl vinyl esters. Joint catalyzed by palladium and copper catalysts, borocarbonylative reaction between vinylarenes, aryl halides/triflates, B2Pin2, and carbon monoxide proceed successfully. A variety of synthetically useful β‐boryl ketones were synthesized in good to high yields by using aryl iodides as the substrates. It is noteworthy that when aryl triflates were applied as the starting materials, β‐boryl vinyl esters were synthesized in a similar manner and with broad functional group tolerance. A rational mechanism for this reaction was also proposed.
Synthesis of Honeycomb‐Structured Beryllium Oxide via Graphene Liquid Cells
Authors: Wang Lifen , Liu Lei , Chen Ji , Mohsin Ali , Yum Jung Hwan , Hudnall Todd W. , Bielawski Christopher W. , Rajh Tijana , Bai Xuedong , Gao Shang‐Peng , Gu Gong 
Published: May 2020

AbstractUsing high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy and electron energy‐loss spectroscopy, we show that beryllium oxide crystallizes in the planar hexagonal structure in a graphene liquid cell by a wet‐chemistry approach. These liquid cells can feature van‐der‐Waals pressures up to 1 GPa, producing a miniaturized high‐pressure container for the crystallization in solution. The thickness of as‐received crystals is beyond the thermodynamic ultra‐thin limit above which the wurtzite phase is energetically more favorable according to the theoretical prediction. The crystallization of the planar phase is ascribed to the near‐free‐standing condition afforded by the graphene surface. Our calculations show that the energy barrier of the phase transition is responsible for the observed thickness beyond the previously predicted limit. These findings open a new door for exploring aqueous‐solution approaches of more metal‐oxide semiconductors with exotic phase structures and properties in graphene‐encapsulated confined cells.
Detection and analysis of soil water content based on experimental reflectance spectrum data
Authors: Ma Yahong , Fan Xiaojiao 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn order to improve the yield of crops, the method of soil water content detection and analysis based on experimental reflectance spectrum data is adopted. From the four aspects of the farmland soil water detection based on reflection spectrum information, soil water content detection in farmland based on spectral absorption characteristics, remote sensing inversion of soil water content of farmland by reflectance spectra data, and soil water content detection in farmland based on near‐infrared spectroscopy, the soil water content of farmland can be analyzed. The absorption valley near 1,920 nm is the characteristic absorption valley of soil water in the black soil, which can be used to predict the water content of the black soil by the spectral characteristic parameters of the absorption valley; soil water will increase the absorption of radiation energy and reduce the overall reflectance spectra of soil. The quantitative monitoring of soil water content can be achieved by using the remote sensing model of soil water content in this paper. In the range of low soil water content, the reflectance decreases with the increase of soil water content in farmland, whereas in the range of high soil water content, it increases with the increase of soil water content in farmland. The correlation between soil water content and normalized spectral reflectance is positive and negative correlation and mainly negative correlation. The method can detect soil water content in farmland under extreme conditions of different texture, soil water, salinity, and organic matter. It is an effective method for soil water content detection.
Citation cascade and the evolution of topic relevance
Authors: Min Chao , Chen Qingyu , Yan Erjia , Bu Yi , Sun Jianjun 
Published: May 2020

AbstractCitation analysis, as a tool for quantitative studies of science, has long emphasized direct citation relations, leaving indirect or high‐order citations overlooked. However, a series of early and recent studies demonstrate the existence of indirect and continuous citation impact across generations. Adding to the literature on high‐order citations, we introduce the concept of acitation cascade: the constitution of a series of subsequent citing events initiated by a certain publication. We investigate this citation structure by analyzing more than 450,000 articles and over 6 million citation relations. We show that citation impact exists not only within the three generations documented in prior research but also in much further generations. Still, our experimental results indicate that two to four generations are generally adequate to trace a work's scientific impact. We also explore specific structural properties—such as depth, width, structural virality, and size—which account for differences among individual citation cascades. Finally, we find evidence that it is more important for a scientific work to inspire trans‐domain (or indirectly related domain) works than to receive only intradomain recognition in order to achieve high impact. Our methods and findings can serve as a new tool for scientific evaluation and the modeling of scientific history.
Productivity growth and its determinants of the bioenergy industry in the EU28 region: Empirical evidence using Malmquist productivity index
Authors: Alsaleh Mohd , Zubair Azeem Oluwaseyi , Abdul‐Rahim Abdul Samad 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn recent years, the bioenergy industry has been gaining recognition among renewable energy sources in many countries, specifically in the EU28 member states, the unified green energy legislation in which the bioenergy industry is a significant player in achieving several climate and energy efficiency goals. This research investigated the total factor productivity (TFP) of the bioenergy industry in the European Union during the period 1990–2018, using the Malmquist productivity index of the data envelopment analysis method. More so, this article estimates the economic factors of TFP, where a panel regression analysis framework was applied. The empirical results indicate that capital input, labor input, size of raw biomass, and investment influence on the TFP of the bioenergy industry of the European Union during the observed period. However, the labor input has the highest effect on TFP, followed by investment compare. The findings of the study suggest that regulators should focus more on research and development so labor augmentation and other input variables can further improve the TFP of the bioenergy industry.
Long‐term symptoms of polyneuropathy in breast and colorectal cancer patients treated with and without adjuvant chemotherapy
Authors: Bennedsgaard Kristine , Ventzel Lise , Themistocleous Andreas C. , Bennett David L. , Jensen Anders B. , Jensen Anni R. , Andersen Niels T. , Jensen Troels S. , Tankisi Hatice , Finnerup Nanna B. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess chemotherapy‐induced polyneuropathy (CIPN) 5 years after adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast and colorectal cancer. The association of CIPN with quality of life, anxiety, and depression was analyzed.MethodsOf a set of 100 patients with breast cancer and of 74 with colorectal cancer who had undergone surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy in 2011‐2012, 80 and 52 patients alive, respectively, were included together with two reference groups of 249 breast cancer patients and 83 colorectal cancer patients who had undergone surgery only. All patients were sent a questionnaire on alcohol consumption, smoking habits, comorbidity, medicine consumption, and oxaliplatin‐specific questions, as well as the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire (MNSIq), the Douleur Neuropathique 4 Questions (DN4q), the EQ‐5D, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Possible polyneuropathy was defined as the presence of numbness and/or tingling in the feet, secondly as a score of ≥4 on the MNSIq. Possible painful polyneuropathy was defined as pain in both feet and a score ≥3 on the DN4q.ResultsThe prevalence of possible polyneuropathy defined by numbness and/or tingling in the feet was 38.8% (28.1‐50.3) after adjuvant docetaxel and 57.7% (43.2‐71.3) after adjuvant oxaliplatin, with no significant difference from a previous 1‐year follow‐up (P >.35). Fewer had possible polyneuropathy as defined by the MNSIq. Patients with possible polyneuropathy after adjuvant chemotherapy reported significantly lower quality of life than patients treated with surgery only.ConclusionSymptoms of polyneuropathy following adjuvant docetaxel and oxaliplatin persist 5 years after treatment and affect quality of life negatively.
Chemical Diversity of Volatile Compounds of Mints from Southern Part of Pannonian Plain and Balkan Peninsula – New Data
Authors: Bokić Bojana S. , Rat Milica M. , Kladar Nebojša V. , Anačkov Goran T. , Božin Biljana N. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractMints are the most popular economic and traditional herbs. The aim of this article was chemical characterization of volatile compounds from wild populations of Mentha aquatica, M. arvensis, M. longifolia, M. microphylla, M. pulegium, M. spicata, M.×dumetorum, M.×gentillis and M.×verticillata, as well as cultivated samples of M. spicata, M.×piperita ‘Alba’ and M.×piperita ‘Crispa’. Analyses were performed directly from dried aerial parts (herb) of collected samples by headspace gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry. In total 54 compounds were detected, representing from 89.99 % to 99.66 % of volatile fractions of all investigated samples. The recorded volatiles were primarily monoterpene hydrocarbons and oxygenated monoterpenes, while oxygenated aromatic monoterpenes, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and aliphatic compounds were present in lower concentrations in analyzed samples. The major components were linalool, limonene, 1,8‐cineol, α‐terpinyl acetate, pulegone, β‐pinene and menthol. The cluster analysis revealed five main groups or chemotypes according to qualitative and quantitative content of volatiles, as well as similarities among samples. These results contribute to the knowledge on the mints chemistry in Pannonian Plain and Balkan Peninsula.
Extra‐CNS metastasis of glioblastoma multiforme to cervical lymph nodes and parotid gland: A case report
Authors: Alhoulaiby Sami , Abdulrahman Ali , Alouni Ghazal , Mahfoud Mufed , Shihabi Zuhair 
Published: May 2020

AbstractExtra CNS metastasis of glioblastoma multiforme is extremely rare. We report a case of a 53‐year‐old Caucasian male who, after undergoing surgical resection and nine months adjuvant therapy, had a recurrence of the cancer with an infiltration expanding outside the cranium to the left maxilla, mandible and parotid gland.
Autologously Humanized Mice for Immune‐Oncologic Studies
Authors: Fu Juan , Kim Young J. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractWith the rapid approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors for lung, melanoma, breast, genitourinary, and hematological malignancies, the hematopoietic cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME) are now considered an important, if not essential, consideration for cancer scientists. In many instances, syngeneic murine models have not been highly predictive for responsiveness in clinical trials. Our limited understanding of the human TME have, therefore, precluded a rational translation of immunotherapeutic combinations. This has led to the adoption of hematopoietic humanized murine models for the study of human tumor immunology in vivo. However, concerns about chimerism rates, HLA mismatching, and incomplete reconstitution of the innate immune system have driven a quest for improvements in these allogeneic humanized murine systems. Presented in this article is a completely autologous xenotransplantation method for reconstituting the human tumor immune microenvironment in vivo without the use of a patient's peripheral blood which is known to be associated with low engraftment rates. With this new approach, the current limitations of allogeneic humanized models are avoided by using matched bone marrow cells (BMCs) and derived tumor xenoplants (PDXs) from solid tumors in cancer patients. This autologous system provides a platform for studying endogenous lymphocytic and myeloid cell infiltration into the human tumor in vivo. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.Basic Protocol: Autologous reconstitution of human tumorsSupport Protocol 1: Transduction of BMCs and/or tumor cells prior to autologous reconstitutionSupport Protocol 2: Modeling immunotherapeutic agents in an autologously humanized model
Analysis of Busulfan in Plasma by Liquid Chromatography‐Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC‐MS/MS)
Authors: Pablo Abed , Breaud Autumn R. , Clarke William 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBone marrow transplantation is used to treat particular types of cancers such as lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. Appropriate dosing of busulfan during the preparative phase is critical for a successful allograft; if blood concentrations get too high significant liver toxicity can occur, if blood concentrations are too low, then graft‐versus‐host disease (GVHD) can develop. Busulfan monitoring in blood allows hospitals with the opportunity to provide individualized medicine to patients and improve overall patient outcome. Liquid Chromatography‐Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC‐MS/MS) is an important analytical method for quantification of busulfan in plasma in order to optimize the dose. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.Basic Protocol: Analysis of busulfan by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry
How to apply responsible leadership theory in practice: A competency tool to collaborate on the sustainable development goals
Authors: Muff Katrin , Liechti Anna , Dyllick Thomas 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn the era of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and calls for climate action, business is challenged to respond more effectively to societal and environmental challenges. Collaboration with stakeholders requires an ability for broader collaboration competencies. These form a part of an established literature on responsible leadership (RL) competencies. Human resources managers, consultants and educators in charge of developing such competencies demand clarity on the definition and a practical measurement tool for RL. This paper addresses both by proposing a RL definition and a RL competency model, that has been operationalized into a free online tool for individuals and groups. This free Competency Assessment for Responsible Leadership (CARL) tool is used to assess stakeholder engagement, individual and group leadership development, and internal sustainable development transformation work. The CARL online tool serves to systematically analyze and develop RL competencies, both in business and educational practices, and helps advance the RL theory based on insights from practice.
Boron application increases growth of Brazilian Cerrado grasses
Authors: Lannes Luciola Santos , Olde Venterink Harry , Leite Matheus Roberto , Silva Jaqueline Nascimento , Oberhofer Martina 
Published: May 2020

AbstractNutrients are known to limit productivity of plant communities around the world. In the Brazilian Cerrado, indirect evidences point to phosphorus as the main limiting nutrient, but some fertilization experiments suggest that one or more micronutrients might play this role. Boron is one of the essential micronutrients for plants. Agronomically, it received some attention, but it has mostly been neglected in ecological studies assessing the effects of nutrients on plant growth. Through field fertilization and mesocosm experiments in a degraded area in the Cerrado, we show that boron addition increased biomass production of herbaceous vegetation. This could be related to a lower aluminum uptake in the boron fertilized plants. Even considering that plant growth was promoted by boron addition due to aluminum toxicity alleviation, this is the first study reporting boron limitation in natural, noncultivated plant communities and also the first report of this kind in vegetative grasses. These results contribute to disentangling patterns of nutrient limitation among plant species of the species‐rich, aluminum‐rich, and nutrient‐poor Cerrado biome and highlight the potential role of micronutrients, such as boron, for growth of noncrop plants. Understanding how nutrient limitation differs among functional groups in the highly biodiverse areas founded on ancient tropical soils may help managing these plant communities in a changing world.
Impact of mitral regurgitation on cardiovascular hospitalization and death in newly diagnosed heart failure patients
Authors: Cork David P. , McCullough Peter A. , Mehta Hirsch S. , Barker Colin M. , Gunnarsson Candace , Ryan Michael P. , Baker Erin R. , Van Houten Joanna , Mollenkopf Sarah , Verta Patrick 
Published: May 2020

AbstractAimsHeart failure (HF) carries a poor prognosis, and the impact of concomitant mitral regurgitation (MR) is not well understood. This analysis aimed to estimate the incremental effect of MR in patients newly diagnosed with HF.Methods and resultsData from the IBM® MarketScan® Research Databases were analysed. Included patients had at least one inpatient or two outpatient HF claims. A 6 month post‐period after HF index was used to capture MR diagnosis and severity. HF patients were separated into three cohorts: without MR (no MR), not clinically significant MR (nsMR), and significant MR (sMR). Time‐to‐event analyses were modelled to estimate the clinical burden of disease. The primary outcome was a composite endpoint of death or cardiovascular (CV)‐related admission. Secondary outcomes were death and CV hospitalization alone. All models controlled for baseline demographics and co‐morbidities. Patients with sMR were at significantly higher risk of either death or CV admission compared with patients with no MR [hazard ratio (HR) 1.26; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.15–1.39]. When evaluating death alone, patients with sMR had significantly higher risk of death (HR 1.24; 95% CI 1.08–1.43) compared with patients with no MR. When evaluating CV admission alone, patients with MR were at higher risk of hospital admission vs. patients with no MR, and the magnitude was dependent upon the MR severity: sMR (HR 1.55; 95% CI 1.38–1.74) and nsMR (HR 1.23; 95% CI 1.08–1.40).ConclusionsEvidence of MR in retrospective claims significantly increases the clinical burden of incident HF patients. Time to death and CV hospitalizations are increased when MR is clinically significant.