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Recent Progress in Binder‐Free Electrodes Synthesis for Electrochemical Energy Storage Application
Authors: Shen Kaixiang , Zhai Shengli , Wang Shaofeng , Ru Qiang , Hou Xianhua , San Hui Kwan , Nam Hui Kwun , Chen Fuming 
Published: December 2020

AbstractFabrication of binder‐free electrodes is an effective way to increase the performance of electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices, such as rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors. In traditional electrodes, the binder is usually electrochemically inert and has weak interactions and interfaces between binder and the active material, which increase “dead mass” and directly affect the performance of energy storage system. The binder‐free electrode can provide well‐designed electrode material structure enables well connection between active materials themselves and current collectors. In addition, without insulating binder, electron and electrolyte ions can transfer more efficiently within the electrode materials. Here, we reviewed research efforts in using various techniques involving chemical, physical and electrical methods to fabricate binder‐free electrodes. For every technique, we first briefly describe their principle and involved factors that influence the performance of as‐fabricated binder‐free electrodes and summarize advantages and disadvantages. Next, we reviewed several works which have used this technique to fabricate binder‐free electrodes. Further, the effect of well‐crafted structure design on the properties of energy storage performances including rate capability, and cycle stability was highlighted. Last, we offer our perspectives on the challenges and potential future research directions in this area. We hope this review can stimulate more research to design and synthesize the binder‐free materials for EES devices.
The effect of anticancer treatment on cancer patients with COVID‐19: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Liu Hanqing , Yang Dan , Chen Xinyue , Sun Zhihong , Zou Yutong , Chen Chuang , Sun Shengrong 
Published: December 2020

AbstractBackgroundThe relationship between cancer and COVID‐19 has been revealed during the pandemic. Some anticancer treatments have been reported to have negative influences on COVID‐19‐infected patients while other studies did not support this hypothesis.MethodsA literature search was conducted in WOS, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI and VIP between Dec 1, 2019 and Sept 23, 2020 for studies on anticancer treatments in patients with COVID‐19. Cohort studies involving over 20 patients with cancer were included. The characteristics of the patients and studies, treatment types, mortality, and other additional outcomes were extracted and pooled for synthesis. RRs and forest plots were adopted to present the results. The literature quality and publication bias were assessed using NOS and Egger's test, respectively.ResultsWe analyzed the data from 29 studies, with 5121 cancer patients with COVID‐19 meeting the inclusion criteria. There were no significant differences in mortality between patients receiving anticancer treatment and those not (RR 1.17, 95%CI: 0.96–1.43, I2=66%, p = 0.12). Importantly, in patients with hematological malignancies, chemotherapy could markedly increase the mortality (RR 2.68, 95% CI: 1.90–3.78, I2=0%, p < 0.00001). In patients with solid tumors, no significant differences in mortality were observed (RR 1.16, 95% CI: 0.57–2.36, I2=72%, p = 0.67). In addition, our analysis revealed that anticancer therapies had no effects on the ICU admission rate (RR 0.87, 95% CI: 0.70–1.09, I2=25%, p = 0.23), the severe rate (RR 1.04, 95% CI: 0.95–1.13, I2=31%, p = 0.42), or respiratory support rate (RR 0.92, 95% CI: 0.70–1.21, I2=32%, p = 0.55) in COVID‐19‐infected patients with cancer. Notably, patients receiving surgery had a higher rate of respiratory support than those without any antitumor treatment (RR 1.87, 95%CI: 1.02–3.46, I2=0%, p = 0.04).ConclusionsNo significant difference was seen in any anticancer treatments in the solid tumor subgroup. Chemotherapy, however, will lead to higher mortality in patients with hematological malignancies. Multicenter, prospective studies are needed to re‐evaluate the results.
Polarization, migration, and homotypical interactions among prostatic smooth muscle cells in a laminin 111‐rich extracellular matrix
Authors: Osório Daniel A. , Consonni Silvio R. , dos Santos Aline M. , Carvalho Hernandes F. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractProstate cancer is a life‐threatening condition worldwide. As the tumor progresses, smooth muscle cells (SMCs) become atrophic/dedifferentiated, within a series of stromal changes named stromal reaction. Here, we tested whether a laminin 111‐rich extracellular matrix (Lr‐ECM) could affect SMCs phenotype and differentiation status. Using time‐lapse microscopy, image analyses, quantitative real‐time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry and immunoblotting, and transmission electron microscopy, we showed that SMCs acquires a migratory behavior with a decreased expression of differentiation markers and relocation of focal adhesion kinase. SMCs set homotypic cell junctions and were active in autophagy/phagocytosis. Analysis of the migratory behavior showed that SMCs polarized and migrated toward each other, recognizing long‐distance signals such as matrix tensioning. However, half of the cell population were immotile, irrespective of the nearest neighbor distance, suggesting they do not engage in productive interactions, possibly as a result of back‐to‐back positioning. In conclusion, the Lr‐ECM, mimics the effects of the proliferating and infiltrating tumor epithelium, causing SMCs phenotypical change similar to that observed in the stromal reaction, in addition to a hitherto undescribed, stereotyped pattern of cell motility resulting from cell polarization.
Alveolar ridge augmentation using the shell technique with allogeneic and autogenous bone plates in a split‐mouth design—A retrospective case report from five patients
Authors: Tunkel Jochen , de Stavola Luca , Kloss‐Brandstätter Anita 
Published: December 2020

AbstractAtrophic alveolar ridges of five patients were augmented with allografts and autografts on opposite sites, followed by dental implantation. Both augmentation materials led to equivalent bone gains. Allografts did not compromise the clinical outcome.
Treatment gap in bereavement care: (Online) bereavement support needs and use after traumatic loss
Authors: Lenferink Lonneke I. M. , de Keijser Jos , Eisma Maarten C. , Smid Geert E. , Boelen Paul A. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractPeople bereaved through road traffic accidents (RTAs) are at risk for severe and disabling grief (i.e., pathological grief). Knowledge about needs and use of bereavement care, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and support groups, is limited. This study charted (correlates of) the needs and use of bereavement care in RTA bereaved people. Furthermore, although online grief treatment seems effective, it is unknown whether it is perceived as acceptable. Accordingly, we examined the acceptability of online treatment. Dutch RTA bereaved adults (N = 273) completed self‐report measures about needs and use of bereavement care, acceptability of online grief treatment, and pathological grief. Regression analyses were used to identify correlates of care needs and use and acceptability of online treatment. The majority (63%) had received help from psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and/or support groups. One in five participants had not used bereavement care services, despite reporting elevated pathological grief levels and/or expressing a need for care, pointing to a treatment gap. Use of psychological support before the loss was the strongest predictor of bereavement care needs and use following the loss. A minority (35%) reported being inclined to use online grief treatment if in need of support. More openness towards online services was related to greater acceptability of online treatment. In conclusion, 20% of RTA bereaved people with pathological grief or care needs had not received care. This treatment gap may be reduced by improving accessibility of online treatments. However, as only 35% was open to using online treatments, increasing the acceptability of (online) treatments appears important.
The promoting active lifestyles (PAL) project: a principle‐based approach to pedagogical change
Authors: Harris Jo , Cale Lorraine , Hooper Oliver 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThis paper presents findings on physical education (PE) trainees’ and teachers’ attempts to design and implement authentic curricular experiences, within the constraints of a neoliberalist context. It involved adopting a principle‐based approach to promoting active lifestyles designed to align PE trainees’ and teachers’ health‐related philosophies and pedagogies. The promoting active lifestyles (PAL) project was framed by social cognitive theory and the social ecological model and adopted a qualitative explanatory case study approach. Participants were secondary school PE trainees and teachers involved in a University‐based Initial Teacher Education partnership in the East Midlands in England. The 32 participants were involved in professional development which included co‐constructing and implementing PAL principles in the schools in which they were employed or undertaking their placement. All participants viewed the PAL principles positively and were able to implement at least some of them. Participants experienced unanticipated benefits beyond increased physical activity such as improved pupil behaviour. Many participants described transformative and enduring changes to their health‐related philosophies and pedagogies. This low cost, flexible principle‐based approach to pedagogical change addresses calls for evidence‐based PE‐for‐health pedagogies and the development of possibilities that acknowledge the complexity of supporting physical educators to become more effective promoters of physical activity.
Paternal antisociality and growth in child delinquent behaviors: Moderating effects of child sex and respiratory sinus arrhythmia
Authors: (Julia) Yan Jia , Schoppe‐Sullivan Sarah J. , Beauchaine Theodore P. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractChildren of fathers with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) are at risk for developing delinquency, and both biological and environmental mechanisms contribute. In this study, we test parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) function as a vulnerability/sensitivity attribute in predicting intergenerational associations between fathers' antisociality and children's delinquency scores. We followed 207 children (ages 8–12 years at intake; 139 boys) across three annual assessments. Fathers' antisociality was measured via maternal reports on the Family Interview for Genetic Studies (FIGS). At Year 1, children's resting respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) was measured. At Years 1, 2, and 3, child delinquent behaviors were assessed using the delinquency subscale of the Youth Self‐Report. At age 8, boys' delinquency scores were associated weakly with paternal antisocial behaviors. However, boys' delinquency scores increased steeply thereafter specifically for those who had fathers with higher antisocial symptoms. In addition, associations between delinquency and paternal antisociality were largest for boys with higher resting RSA. For girls, growth in delinquency was unrelated to both father antisociality and resting RSA. These findings (a) suggest moderating effects of children's age, sex, and PNS function on associations between father antisocial behavior and offspring delinquency; and (b) provide insights into differential vulnerability among children of fathers with ASPD.
Heterogenization of a Chiral Molecular Catalyst on a Carbon Support using Tryptophan as Anchor Molecule
Authors: Rufete‐Beneite Mónica , Román‐Martínez M. Carmen 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThe (R,R)‐RhDuphos chiral catalyst has been heterogenized on the surface of a carbon material with the aid of L‐tryptophan (Trp) as anchor molecule. Trp is effectively adsorbed on the carbon surface through its arene unit and is able to coordinate Rh by means of the carbonyl and amine functional groups. The chiral hybrid catalysts prepared are very active for the asymmetric hydrogenation of 2‐methyl‐acetamidoacrylate with an acceptable enantioselectivity. Besides, when prepared with a high Tpr/Rh ratio they have shown to be stable and reusable.
Landslide susceptibility analysis based on citizen reports
Authors: Rohan Tyler J. , Wondolowski Nicholas , Shelef Eitan 
Published: December 2020

AbstractLandslide susceptibility estimates are essential for reducing the risk posed by landslides to social and economic well‐being. However, estimates of landslide susceptibility depend on reliable landslide inventories whose production requires extensive field or remote sensing efforts. Further, most inventories are not updated through time and thus may not capture the influence of changes in climate and/or land use. Inventories based on citizen reports of landslide occurrence, have the potential to overcome these limitations. Such an inventory can be produced from citizen reports to a 311‐phone and online system, a nationwide database that updates real‐time and records reported landslides location and timing. Whereas this landslide inventory is promising, it has not used for landslide susceptibility analyses and may be associated with spatial uncertainties and reporting biases. In this study we explore the use of 311‐based landslide inventory for landslide susceptibility estimates in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, where landslide risk is among the highest in the nation. We compare the 311‐based inventory to field‐validated inventories through a multi‐pronged approach that combines field validation of 311‐reported landslides, probabilistic analysis of the association between landslides and the underlying topographic and geologic factors, and spatial filtering. Our results show that: (a) approximately 70% of the 311‐reported landslides are associated with an identifiable landslide in the field; (b) the spatial uncertainty of the 311‐reported landslides is 104 ± 25 m; (c) 311‐reported landslides differ from other inventories in that they are primarily associated with proximity to roads, however, field‐correction of 311‐reported landslide locations rectifies this anomaly; (d) a simple spatial filter, scaled by the uncertainty in location as determined from a subset of the 311‐data, can increase the consistency between the 311‐reported inventory and field‐validated inventories. These results suggest that 311‐based landslide inventories can improve susceptibility estimates at a relatively low cost and high temporal resolution.
A review of key functionalities of battery energy storage system in renewable energy integrated power systems
Authors: Datta Ujjwal , Kalam Akhtar , Shi Juan 
Published: December 2020

AbstractRenewable energy sources (RES), such as photovoltaics (PV) and wind turbines have been widely applied as alternative energy solutions to address the global environmental concern and satisfy the energy demand. The large‐scale amalgamation of intermittent RES causes reliability and stability distress in the electric grid. To mitigate the nature of fluctuation from RES, a battery energy storage system (BESS) is considered one of the utmost effective and efficient arrangements which can enhance the operational flexibility of the power system. This article provides a comprehensive review to point out various applications of BESS technology in reducing the adverse impacts of PV and wind integrated systems. The key focus is given to battery connection techniques, power conversion system, individual PV/wind, and hybrid system configuration. The application of BESS is categorized into three areas, active, reactive, and active‐reactive power features. The key findings of the existing research of BESS application are summarized and discussed along with several simulation results. By taking a thorough review, this article identifies the key challenges of BESS application including battery charging/discharging strategy, battery connection, power conversion efficiency, power converter, RES forecast, and battery lifetime and suggests future research directions that could be explored during the design, operation, and implementation of BESS technology in the power system.
Real‐time measurement of repetitive micro bulk motion vector and motion noise removal in optical coherence tomography angiography
Authors: Fan Jinyu , Dong Caihua , He Yi , Xing Lina , Shi Guohua 
Published: December 2020

AbstractIn this work, we developed a motion estimation and correction method which real‐time obtained the direction and displacement of repetitive micro bulk motion (such as cardiac and respiratory motion) on an SS‐OCT system without additional tracking hardware, and reduced the motion noise in optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). In the approach, the direction of repetitive micro bulk motion was considered fixed, and proportional relationships between the motion components in three directions were determined; Then we performed one‐dimension cross‐correlation to obtain depth displacement which was further used to obtain other two motion components, and greatly reduced the computation; The processing speed on a graphic processing unit was 478 pairs of B‐Scans per second, and the measurement range was larger than the range of the angiogram‐based methods. Lastly, corrupt angiograms were recovered by adaptive scan protocol, and reduced acquisition time in comparison with the previous work.
Writing scientific case reports for top‐line journals
Authors: Weinstein Robert 
Published: December 2020

AbstractThe venerable clinical case report has been largely reduced to the status of commodity in the present age of dedicated case report journals. Top‐line clinical journals may discourage or even refuse to accept clinical case reports due to their potential adverse effect on the impact factor of the journal. But while the traditional clinical case report, that presents a case history and attempts to extrapolate a lesson from it, may have fallen out of favor, there remains a need for astute clinical observations that serve to stimulate the generation of hypotheses and may lead, ultimately, to medical breakthroughs. Clinicians are very much capable of employing scientific reasoning when approaching an unusual clinical situation. By remaining up to date with the literature, and determining, at the outset of the case, what lessons may be learned from it, they can formulate a scientific approach, using clinical methods, to result in meaningful contributions to the literature in top‐line journals.
Zirconia‐coated magnetic Fe2O3 nanoparticles supported 12‐tungstophosphoric acid: A novel environmentally friendly catalyst for biodiesel production
Authors: Nie Zhixin , Jiang Pingping , Zhang Pingbo , Liu Dekai , Haryono Agus , Zhao Minzhong , Zhao Huihang 
Published: December 2020

AbstractA series of solid acid catalysts xHPW/Fe‐Z (x represents mass percentage of HPW = 10, 20, 30, and 50%) was synthesized by immobilizing the 12‐tungstophosphoric acid (HPW) over magnetic zirconia (Fe‐Z) through coprecipitation and impregnation methods. These catalysts were applied as heterogeneous acid catalysts in the esterification of oleic acid with methanol as a model reaction for the preliminary stage of the biodiesel production. The synthesized catalysts were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), brunauer‐emmet‐teller equation (BET), X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA),vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), scanning electron microscope, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (SEM‐EDS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), which proved that the catalyst showed excellent thermal and chemical stability and considerable magnetization (9 emu/g). The 30HPW/Fe‐Z was identified as the most efficient catalyst because it afforded a high conversion rate of 98.1% and showed a lower loss of activity over successive reaction cycles among all of the samples, and this loss of activity had been analyzed on the basis of the fouling of the materials. Besides, the catalytic conversion of HPW immobilized on magnetic zirconia was even higher than that observed under homogenous conditions due to the positive contribution of the carrier.
Properties of erythromycin‐loaded polymeric dicalcium phosphate dehydrate bone graft substitute
Authors: Guardia Angelica , Shi Tong , Bou‐Akl Therese , Dietz Paula , Wu Bin , Ren Weiping , Markel David 
Published: December 2020

AbstractA self‐setting, injectable polymeric dicalcium phosphate dehydrate bone graft substitute that is mechanically strong and has excellent cohesion was developed. We assessed the performance of erythromycin‐loaded polymeric dicalcium phosphate dehydrate cement. Its properties include drug release, growth inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus and biocompatibility with osteoblastic MC3T3 cells. The impact of erythromycin loading on cement injectability, setting time, and mechanical strength were also evaluated. A sustained, low burst release of erythromycin was observed. Eluents collected from erythromycin‐loaded cement showed a considerable zone of inhibition for up to 28 days. Direct contact of erythromycin‐loaded cement discs with agar plate showed a similarly sizable zone of inhibition for up to 22 days. Degraded ceramic residues had strong zones of inhibition as well. While the erythromycin‐loaded cement was injectable, a notable delay of the setting time was observed (49.2 ± 6.8 min) as compared with control (drug‐free cement, 12.2 ± 2.6 min). A slight increase in compressive strength (60.83 ± 6.28 MPa) was observed in erythromycin‐loaded cement as compared with control (59.41 ± 6.48 MPa). Erythromycin‐loaded cement was biocompatible although reduced cell growth was observed in the presence of the cement eluent. We propose that the bactericidal efficacy of erythromycin‐loaded cement was caused by the combined effects of erythromycin released and exposed on the contact surface of degrading ceramics. Our data may elucidate the future application of polymeric dicalcium phosphate dehydrate bone graft substitute for the treatment of orthopedic infections and opportunities to use other antibiotics and applications considering its comparable handling and mechanical strength to poly (methyl methacrylate) cements.
Comparison of all‐polyethylene and metal‐backed modular tibial components in endoprosthetic reconstruction of the distal femur
Authors: Bukowski Brandon R. , Tagliero Adam J. , Heidenreich Mark J. , Johnson Joshua D. , Rose Peter S. , Houdek Matthew T. 
Published: December 2020

AbstractIntroductionAll‐polyethylene (AP) tibial components have demonstrated equivalent or improved long‐term survivorship and reduced cost compared with metal‐backed (MB) components in primary total knee arthroplasty; however, there is a lack of data comparing these outcomes in the setting of an oncologic endoprosthetic reconstruction.MethodsA total of 115 (88 AP:27 MB) patients undergoing cemented distal femur endoprosthetic reconstruction following oncologic resection were reviewed. Mean age was 40 years and 51% were females. Cumulative incidences of all‐cause revision, tibial component revision, reoperation, and infection were calculated utilizing a competing risk analysis with death as the competitor. Mean follow‐up was 14 years.ResultsThe 10‐year cumulative incidence of all‐cause revision was 19.9% in the AP group and 16.3% in the MB group (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.93, p = 0.88). The cumulative incidence of tibial component revision was significantly lower in AP compared with MB at 10 years (1.1% vs. 12.5%, HR = 0.18, p = 0.03). There was no difference in infection‐free survival when comparing the two groups (p = 0.72).ConclusionsReconstruction utilizing an MB or AP tibia component resulted in equivalent overall outcome; however, the tibial component in the AP group was less likely to be revised. AP tibial component should be considered for all primary oncologic reconstructions in the distal femur.Level of EvidenceLevel III Therapeutic.