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Advanced Cellulose‐Derived Hard Carbon as Anode for Sodium‐Ion Batteries: Mechanisms, Optimization, and Challenges
Authors: Cui Jian , Su Panpan , Li Wenxiu , Wang Xiaoen , Zhang Yongguang , Xiao Zuoyi , An Qingda , Chen Zhongwei 
Published: February 2025

AbstractHard carbon materials are regarded as the most promising negative electrode materials for commercial sodium‐ion batteries. As the most abundant bioresource in nature, cellulose has unique fiber structure and multifunctional groups, is considered to be appropriate precursor for the preparation for hard carbon. The present review comprehensively elaborates on the mechanism of sodium storage and different preparation methods of cellulose‐derived hard carbon, explores different microstructures of cellulose‐derived hard carbon for sodium storage and electrochemical performance in sodium ion batteries, proposes corresponding treatment methods to improve the electrochemical performance targeted at precursors of cellulose‐based materials. This review also presents an update on development of electrochemical performance for cellulose‐derived hard carbon in SIBs, figures out the achievements and shortcomings in the advanced study of cellulose‐derived hard carbon. Meanwhile, the relationship between electrochemical performance and microstructure of cellulose‐derived hard carbon obtained from different precursors and preparation methods is systematically summarized through theoretical calculations and characterization analyses. Additionally, the critical issues, challenges, and trends of cellulose‐derived hard carbon in SIBs for commercialization in future are discussed.
Cover crop and tillage effects on soil microbial communities in a corn cropping system
Authors: Mendis S. S. , Udawatta R. P. , Davis M. P. , Gurmessa B. , Salceda M. , Herget M. E. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSoil microbial communities have numerous soil ecological and physiological functions. However, knowledge is lacking on the interaction effects of no‐till and cover crops (CC) practices on these soil health indicators. This study evaluated the effects of CC and tillage on soil microbial communities in a corn (Zea mays L.) system. The study was conducted for 2 consecutive years on plots allotted to three practices: (1) no‐till and cover crop (NC), (2) conventional till and no cover crop (CN), and (3) no‐till no cover crop (NN). A grass strip (G) was used as a reference, assuming it was subjected to the least disturbance. Surface (0–5 cm and 5–10 cm) soils were sampled over 2 years in April and October. Soil microbial biomass was measured using phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) analysis. Seasonal variations indicated greater microbial biomass in fall than in spring. The G and NC significantly increased soil microbial biomass at both depths compared to CN and NN during fall 2021 sampling and numerically in fall 2020, where greater changes were observed at 0‐ to 5‐cm depth. In fall 2021 sampling, NC practices had 65%–75% more total microbial biomass than CN and NN at both depths (p < 0.001), with total bacterial biomass 70% greater (p < 0.002) and total fungal biomass 75%–85% greater (p < 0.007). NC also showed 85% more actinomycetes biomass than CN at 5‐ to 10‐cm depth (p < 0.05). The study concluded that soil microbial communities significantly improved after two CC seasons, with higher microbial biomass in fall compared to spring.
International Expert Opinion on Standard of Care for Patients With Schinzel‐Giedion Syndrome: A Modified Delphi Study
Authors: Duis Jessica , Agresta Laura , Bennett William E. , Chambers Henry , Clarke Antonia , Fairhurst Charlie , Hoover‐Fong Julie , Murphy Feilim , Noritz Garey , Schwantes Scott , Shreve Michael , Thusang Kabelo , Weidemann Darcy , Beale Rebecca , Mehta Aditi , Wilhelmsen Andrew , Summerfield Nuala 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTSchinzel‐Giedion Syndrome (SGS) is an ultra‐rare, multisystem, genetic developmental disorder caused by gain‐of‐function pathogenic variants in the SETBP1 gene. No standard of care (SoC) recommendations currently exist. To assess expert opinion on SoC for individuals with SGS using a modified Delphi method. A multidisciplinary panel of 21 experts from the USA and Europe was assembled. Experts responded to a two‐round questionnaire, with a subgroup participating in a virtual workshop, through which recommendations pertaining to the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and management of SGS were iteratively developed. Consensus was defined as ≥ 70% of respondents demonstrating agreement/disagreement with 6‐point Likert scale questions, or ≥ 70% of respondents selecting a given multiple‐choice question option. Overall, 81/94 statements achieved consensus. Experts agreed that the recommendations should be considered applicable to any individual with confirmed SGS or an indicative phenotype and any SETBP1 gain‐of‐function mutation. Key considerations included early and sustained involvement of a multidisciplinary team, routine monitoring for common tumors, neurologic, renal, genitourinary, pulmonary, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal manifestations/complications, and facilitation of shared decision‐making processes. These recommendations should help guide clinicians and families/caregivers in care decisions to enhance quality and duration of life for individuals with SGS and facilitate shared decision‐making.
Investigation of DNA Binding of Newly Designed Zn (II) Complexes With N‐N and O‐O Donor Ligands as Potential Antioxidants: Spectroscopic, Electrochemical, and Molecular Docking Studies
Authors: Heidari Ameneh , Dehghanian Effat , Ahmar Hamid 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThe complexes of [Zn (DAP)(SA)] (1) and [Zn (bpy)(DAP)]Cl2 (2) (where DAP is 3,4‐diaminobenzophenone, SA is a dianion of salicylate, and bpy is 2,2′‐bipyridine) were synthesized and characterized using various techniques such as 1H NMR, ESI‐Mass, 13C NMR, FT‐IR, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), and UV–Vis. The formation of these complexes was supported by theoretical DFT approach. It reveals that these complexes have tetrahedral geometry. The interaction of these complexes with CT‐DNA was studied by different methods. The UV–Vis titration revealed a bathochromic shift and significant hypochromicity at 260 nm for the absorption band of CT‐DNA in the presence of these complexes. The studies in this work showed that the intercalative interaction between these complexes and CT‐DNA is not the main or strongest mode, but other modes such as groove binding play role in their interactions. The achieved results from viscosity and electrochemical measurement confirmed this finding. The fluorescence studies showed that the proposed mechanism of fluorescence quenching for both complexes is static quenching. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔH° and ΔS°) revealed that the interaction of complex (1) with DNA occurs through hydrophobic forces and for complex (2) via hydrogen bonding and van der Waals interaction. The antioxidant activity of these complexes was investigated by DPPH (2,2‐Diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl) assay. According to this test, the antioxidant activity compared to the standard sample (vitamin C) is as follows: vitamin C > 2 > 1. Furthermore, the docking result proposed the binding of these complexes to the groove of DNA.
Synthesis of 2‐Methyl‐1,3‐Propanediol Modified Azelaic Acid‐Octanediol Copolyester Plasticizers and Their Plasticizing Effect on Polyvinyl Chloride
Authors: Zhang Wanjing , Shan Yuqi , Wang Liyan , Chen Yanming , Guo Liying , Chong Yunsheng , Qian Xin 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTCurrently, mainstream phthalate plasticizers pose serious threats to the environment and human health. As an eco‐friendly and harmless alternative, polyester plasticizers have garnered widespread attention. However, their complex preparation process and low plasticizing efficiency have limited their practical application. In this study, a series of copolyester plasticizers (POMAZ), synthesized from azelaic acid, octanediol, and various contents of 2‐methyl‐1,3‐propanediol (MPO), were prepared via direct esterification. The preparation process is controllable, and the number‐average molecular weight of POMAZ ranges from 1000 to 4000, with a thermal degradation temperature above 270°C, demonstrating excellent thermal stability. PVC samples plasticized with POMAZ showed a decrease in glass transition temperature to −30°C and increased hydrophilicity with higher MPO content. Measurements of the tensile elongation at break of plasticized PVC verified the outstanding plasticizing performance of the POMAZ series. Specifically, POMAZ‐45/PVC exhibited an elongation at break of up to 975.3%, with a plasticizing efficiency reaching 273.2%.
Green Polyurethane Foam Coated With a Copolymer Containing TiO2 Nanoparticles Through Non‐solvent Induced Phase Separation: A Photocatalytic Water Cleaning Approach
Authors: Silva Philipe Augusto Pocidonio , Nunes Eduardo Henrique Martins , Almeida Marys Lene Braga , Oréfice Rodrigo Lambert 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThe expansion of human population in many parts of the world is increasing the demand for fresh water and the contamination of water by contaminants such as dye, and others requires efficient, easy‐to‐use, cheap and environmentally sustainable technologies to perform water purification tasks. In this work, nanostructured eco‐friendly bio‐based castor oil polyurethane foams that can remove heavy metal ions from contaminated water were customized to add another function associated with the photodegradation of organic molecules. To this end, nanostructured polyurethane foams (containing cellulose‐halloysite nanocomposite units) were coated with poly(styrene)‐b‐(polyethylene‐ran‐butylene)‐b‐polystyrene (SEBS) by non‐solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) process for the first time. The deposition of the coating also allowed the incorporation of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles by applying a new strategy, in which the nanoparticles were suspended in the non‐solvent prior to the NIPS process. These modulated and mixed technologies have generated polyurethane foams capable of degrading at least 10% of methylene blue dye through photocatalysis. The photocatalytic system is inactivated by pH where pH = 2.0 does not promote photocatalysis but the process is activated in water pH. The effect of photocatalysis generated with only 0.5% by mass of TiO2 in the foam, approximately 10 mg of TiO2, was 9.22% and 10.02% for approximately 20 mg.
Genetic Control of Social Experience‐Dependent Changes in Locomotor Activity in Drosophila melanogaster Males
Authors: Bragina Julia V. , Goncharova Anna A. , Besedina Natalia G. , Danilenkova Larisa V. , Kamysheva Elena A. , Kamyshev Nikolai G. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIn animals, social experience plays an important role in the adaptive modification of behavior. Previous social experience changes locomotor activity in Drosophila melanogaster. In females, suppression of locomotion is observed only when flies are in aggregations, but males retain a reduced level of locomotor activity up to 5 days after being isolated from the group. The mechanisms underlying such behavioral plasticity still largely are unknown. In this study, we aimed to identify new candidate genes involved in the social experience‐dependent modification of locomotor activity. We tested the effect of social experience on spontaneous locomotor activity in various mutant males, including those with impaired learning and memory, circadian rhythms, some biochemical pathways, and sensory systems. The results of the present study indicate that the biogenic amines and olfactory perception appear to play key roles in social experience‐induced changes in locomotor activity. Also, we performed a screen of the collection of mutants carrying random autosomal insertions of PdL transposon. We isolated five candidate genes, of which two genes, Dek and Hel89B, encode proteins related to the formation of the epigenetic code, implying that epigenetic factors regulating gene expression may be involved in social experience‐dependent modification of locomotor behavior.
Detecting Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) Damage in Rice Using Hyperspectral Remote Sensing
Authors: Vidya Madhuri Eere , Sahoo Rabi N. , Ramalingam Selvaprakash , Chander Subhash , Paramimuthu Sharan , Salim Rajna 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTRemote sensing is being increasingly used in agricultural stress management, offering real‐time analysis of crop stress beyond what can be observed visually alone. Hopper burn, induced by brown planthopper (BPH, Nilaparvata lugens) is a significant challenge to rice production in India. This study aims to characterize the spectral reflectance of rice plants with different infestation levels of 2nd instar BPH nymphs across three varieties namely Pusa Basamti‐1509, Pusa Basmati‐1121, and TN‐1 (susceptible variety to BPH). The differential infestation included 0, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 200 number of nymphs. The spectral signatures of the crop were collected at 20 and 40 days after infestation (DAI). The results indicated a distinct change in reflectance pattern between healthy and infested rice plants across all three varieties in green (490–559 nm), yellow (560–584 nm), orange (585–639 nm), and red (640–699 nm) region of visible portion as affected by chlorophyll pigments and in NIR region (700–1800 nm) as affected by cell structure and in water absorption (1915 nm) region of SWIR portion. The specific wavelength band (470, 660,750, 1800, 1915 nm) showing a correlation above 0.8 with pest severity level, was identified as sensitive for assessing BPH damage. Analysis of reflectance changes across wavelengths highlighted that the first derivative has a strong correlation between BPH severity and reflectance in the green region (500–540 nm) and red edge position (680–760 nm). The amplitude of the red edge value decreased with an increase in the severity level of insects. This study identifies the sensitivity of visible and near‐infrared regions in detecting and assessing BPH infestation severity.
Precision in kidney‐sparing surgery: Robot‐assisted ureterectomy with novel Black Eye™ Ink
Authors: Alhusseinawi Hayder , Nadler Naomi , Andersen Helene Reif , Vásquez Juan Luis , Norus Thomas , Azawi Nessn 
Published: February 2025

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the feasibility, oncological efficacy and safety of robotic segmental ureterectomy (SU) for treating patients with localised upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). A key aspect of this research involves utilising Black Eye™ Endoscopic Marker Ink to delineate the boundary of the tumour in the ureter, helping to ensure precise surgical intervention and reducing the risk of positive surgical margin.Patients and MethodsIn a prospective non‐randomised trial from January 2018 to December 2022, patients with localised UTUC confirmed by CT‐urography were enrolled. A Multidisciplinary Team assessed patients for suitability for kidney‐sparing surgery (KSS) with SU, marked by endoscopic Black Eye™ Endoscopic Marker Ink. Black Eye Endoscopic Marker Ink marking aimed to enhance surgical precision by delineating clear resection margins. The primary endpoints were the feasibility of the technique, local and bladder recurrence rates and surgical outcomes. Propensity score matching was used for a balanced comparison to the standard treatment Radical Nephroureterectomy (RNU).ResultsThirty patients underwent SU, in the period of study with only one local recurrence reported with a median follow‐up time of 35 months. SU was associated with a significantly shorter operative time (41 minutes less on average, p < 0.001) than RNU. Tumour size was significantly larger in the RNU group (median size 42.5 mm, IQR: 30–60.5) compared to the SU group (median size 30 mm, IQR: 20–35) (p = 0.007), potentially indicating selection bias towards RNU for more advanced cases. No significant difference between the groups was found in the post‐operative Clavien‐Dindo complication score nor in oncological outcomes.ConclusionSU with Black Eye™ Endoscopic Marker Ink marking is a viable KSS technique that offers a safe and effective alternative to RNU for patients with a single tumour, no longer than 30 mm and of low grade. This novel approach is promising in lowering the risk of positive margins, ensuring cancer control and preserving renal function.
Perinatal Outcomes in Patients With Neural Tube Defects in a Middle‐Income Setting
Authors: Velazquez‐Torres Berenice , Pacheco‐Ruiz Sandra I. , Acevedo‐Gallegos Sandra , Lumbreras‐Marquez Mario I. , Jimenez‐Guerra Rolando , Ramirez‐Calvo Jose A. , Rodriguez‐Sibaja Maria J. , Amaya‐Guel Yubia 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundNeural tube defects (NTDs) are the second most common congenital malformation. Periconceptional, prenatal, and perinatal interventions have been implemented to reduce their incidence and improve those affected's survival and quality of life. The study aims to describe this population's prevalence, interventions performed, clinical management, and perinatal outcomes.MethodsA retrospective review of all prenatally diagnosed neural tube defect cases from January 2018 to April 2024 at a perinatal referral center in Mexico City was conducted.ResultsOne hundred seventy‐two cases were identified with a prevalence of 9.8/1000 births, including anencephaly (17.26%), myeloschisis (8.63%), myelomeningocele (56.83%), encephalocele (12.94%), meningocele (4.31%) and lipomyelomeningocele (0.71%), with a median gestational age at diagnosis of 28.4 weeks; 39.57% had normal pregestational weight. Maternal characteristics in the sample included epilepsy (4.32%), diabetes (15.83%), history of a child with NTD (1.43%), exposure to teratogens (4.32%), and folic acid intake after 8 weeks gestation (21.58%). Myelomeningocele had a higher survival rate to discharge of 93.40%, as well as associated defects (53.1%), with bilateral clubfoot being the highest (29.1%); Nine patients (6.47%) received palliative care. The median in‐hospital length of stay was 21.5 days. Post‐surgical complications were reported in 10.9% of patients with myelomeningocele. 25.8% received pediatric rehabilitation assessment, 5.7% presented with neurogenic bladder, and 3rd‐level hospitals were the highest referral units.ConclusionManaging NTDs involves preconception strategies, prenatal diagnosis, postnatal care, timely surgical interventions, and early pediatric rehabilitation. Likewise, proper referral to complex tertiary care to manage complications and additional morbidity in these cases could improve short‐ and long‐term patient outcomes.
Tackling ignorance about law in human rights education
Authors: Egan Suzanne 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThis paper aims to unpack potential reasons why law and legal knowledge—despite its apparent importance and value in teaching and learning about human rights—appears to be largely conspicuous by its absence in human rights education (HRE) in schooling. Drawing on a range of contextually relevant categories of ignorance identified from discourse on epistemologies of ignorance, it argues that deficits in legal literacy on the part of the wide range of stakeholders involved in HRE can manifest in multiple guises, including: ignorance as a strategic choice for political ends; ignorance as a conscious, rational and practical (not necessarily self‐interested) choice; and inadvertent ignorance or such that is unconsciously selective in nature. By approaching the issue from this novel standpoint, the overarching aim of the paper is to illuminate the prospects and possibilities for tackling instances of such ignorance going forward.
Supporting the supporters: How peer mentoring engagement reduces citizenship fatigue for sophomores in universities
Authors: Ma Lin , Dong Yanan , Jiang Haowen , Wu Xin , Wang Huiwen 
Published: February 2025

AbstractAlthough peer mentoring has been widely adopted in universities, in which sophomores serve as mentors to help freshmen quickly adapt to university life, less attention has been given to the effect of these programmes on mentors. To address this gap in the literature, the impact of mentors' engagement in peer mentoring on citizenship fatigue in Chinese universities was investigated and framed within the conservation of resources theory. We collected data from 401 peer mentors across two survey waves and explored how and when engagement in peer mentoring affects mentors' citizenship fatigue. The results showed that higher engagement in peer mentoring significantly enhanced mentors' perceived meaningfulness, which in turn reduced citizenship fatigue. Additionally, mentor self‐disclosure strengthened the positive relationship between engagement in peer mentoring and perceived meaningfulness. These findings highlight the importance of psychological resources in reducing mentors' citizenship fatigue and suggest that universities should support mentors by providing mental health resources and encouraging open communication to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of peer mentoring programmes.
Network Meta‐Analysis of Time‐to‐Event Endpoints With Individual Participant Data Using Restricted Mean Survival Time Regression
Authors: Hua Kaiyuan , Wang Xiaofei , Hong Hwanhee 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTNetwork meta‐analysis (NMA) extends pairwise meta‐analysis to compare multiple treatments simultaneously by combining “direct” and “indirect” comparisons of treatments. The availability of individual participant data (IPD) makes it possible to evaluate treatment effect moderation and to draw inferences about treatment effects by taking the full utilization of individual covariates from multiple clinical trials. In IPD‐NMA, restricted mean survival time (RMST) models have gained popularity when analyzing time‐to‐event outcomes because RMST models offer more straightforward interpretations of treatment effects with fewer assumptions than hazard ratios commonly estimated from Cox models. Existing approaches estimate RMST within each study and then combine by using aggregate‐level NMA methods. However, these methods cannot incorporate individual covariates to evaluate the effect moderation. In this paper, we propose advanced RMST NMA models when IPD are available. Our models allow us to study treatment effect moderation and provide a comprehensive understanding about comparative effectiveness of treatments and subgroup effects. The methods are evaluated by an extensive simulation study and illustrated using a real NMA example about treatments for patients with atrial fibrillation.
Dynamic Capabilities and Microfoundations to Overcome Barriers to Circular Economy Implementation
Authors: Franco Stefano , Giannoccaro Ilaria 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThe circular economy (CE) aims to reshape production models, aligning them with environmental and social goals. Recent analyses show that global economic systems in 2023 are recycling only 7.3% of their material usage. One reason is the existence of barriers to CE adoption at multiple levels, which in turn require appropriate dynamic capabilities to be overcome. This research explores the connections between barriers and dynamic capabilities, with a focus on their microfoundations, with the aim to develop a comprehensive framework supporting firms to implement CE business models. The study employs a multiple case study on seven Italian companies that successfully undergone the circular transformation across diverse manufacturing industries belonging to Made in Italy, that is, fashion, food, furniture, and paper. The research outlines seven microfoundations linked to the three dynamic capabilities of sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring. These microfoundations allow firms to overcome barriers at the institutional, supply chain, and firm levels.