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Combined Autologous Breast Reconstruction and Gynecologic Procedures: Does Timing Affect Clinical and Patient‐Reported Outcomes?
Authors: Coleman‐Belin Janet C. , Kim Minji , Graziano Francis D. , Boe Lillian A. , Khavanin Nima , Massand Sameer , Nelson Jonas A. , Allen Robert J. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundPatients with or at risk for breast cancer may opt for risk‐reducing gynecologic surgeries, including bilateral salpingo‐oophorectomies and/or total abdominal hysterectomy. The timing and safety of combining these procedures with autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) are debated. This study assesses the impact of concurrent ABR and gynecologic surgeries on clinical and patient‐reported outcomes.MethodsFemale patients who underwent ABR from 2010 to 2023 were included. Three groups were compared: (1) same‐day ABR with gynecologic surgery, (2) staged ABR and gynecologic surgery, and (3) ABR alone. Clinical and patient‐reported outcomes included operative time, length of stay (LOS), complications, return to the operating room, and BREAST‐Q Physical Well‐Being of the Abdomen scores.ResultsA total of 2288 patients were included. Of these, 66 had simultaneous surgeries (Group 1), 256 had staged surgeries (Group 2), and 1966 had ABR alone (Group 3). There were no meaningful differences in operative time, return to the operating room, LOS, or overall complication rates. Seroma occurrence was significantly lower in Group 3 than Group 2 (6.1% vs. 6.3% vs. 3.5%; p = 0.046) which emerged during pairwise comparisons. BREAST‐Q Physical Well‐Being of the Abdomen scores did not significantly differ among the three cohorts at preoperative, 6‐month postoperative, and 1‐year postoperative time points.ConclusionThe findings indicate that simultaneous ABR and gynecologic surgeries do not significantly impact complication rates, operative times, hospital stays, or patient‐reported abdominal well‐being, supporting that simultaneous surgery as a safe and efficient approach for appropriate patients.
Efficient and Sensitive Detection of Organophosphate Pesticides in Orange Juice Using Dispersed Solid‐Phase Extraction Based on Amorphous UiO‐66
Authors: Yin Yaqi , Fan Chen , Cheng Linru , Shan Yuwei 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTOrganophosphate pesticides can cause long‐term neurological damage to humans. There is an urgent need to develop a more sensitive and efficient method for detecting trace amounts of organophosphorus pesticides in orange juice, particularly in the presence of interfering substances. This study developed a dispersive solid‐phase extraction (DSPE) method using amorphous UiO‐66 (aUiO‐66) as an adsorbent for the detection of four organophosphate pesticides (fenthion, profenofos, fensulfothion, and chlorpyrifos) in orange juice. The aUiO‐66 was synthesized in a green, direct method within a deep eutectic solvent composed of diethanolamine hydrochloride and acetamide. Its amorphous nature was confirmed through x‐ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Parameters influencing extraction efficiency, including adsorbent dosage, extraction time, eluent type, and volume, were optimized by genetic neural network (GNN). The method demonstrated good linearity (R2 = 0.9927–0.9981), high recovery (95.35%–110.75%), low limit of detection (0.169–0.214 ng L⁻¹), and precision (intraday RSD = 4.13%–5.44%, interday RSD = 3.28%–4.91%). It was successfully applied to analyze targets in commercially available orange juices, detecting residues within 4.37–36.07 µg L⁻¹. This study's methodological development offers significant guidance for efficient detection of organophosphorus pesticides in food products, potentially facilitating the advancement and application of simpler and more efficient analytical techniques.
Determination of Land Degradation in Romania at a Local Scale Using Advanced Analytical Techniques
Authors: Temerdek‐Ivan Kinga , Benedek József , Török Ibolya , Holobâcă Iulian‐Horia , Alexe Mircea 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTLand degradation (LD) threatens the food security and general welfare of many people globally. Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) is a pivotal goal within the global sustainability agenda, particularly under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15.3.1, which measures the proportion of land that is degraded over total land area. Romania, with its diverse landscapes and significant agricultural sector, faces notable challenges in this area. Assessing this SDG indicator serves to identify vulnerable areas and assists policymakers in defining the necessary strategic instruments and actions. Most previous studies have assessed land degradation using low‐ or moderate‐resolution data without clearly identifying the triggering factors, thereby limiting the ability to detect changes at the sub‐national level and analyze in detail the influence of these factors on the environment. This research is the first to examine the relationship between the proportion of land that is degraded and 20 potential triggering factors in cities and municipalities, aiming to identify key drivers of land degradation and provide insights for urban planning and policy‐making. The study integrates a series of high and medium‐resolution statistical, geospatial, and EO data sources to effectively assess land degradation and identify triggering factors in 103 municipalities and 216 cities. Using multiple regression analysis (MRA) and the Random Forest Method (RF), this study analyzed various predictive factors influencing LD, revealing that changes in land cover, temperature, and multi‐annual average precipitation, along with atmospheric pollutants (CO, SO2) and Land Surface Temperature, significantly contribute to land degradation in large cities. These factors accounted for approximately 83.3% (MRA) and 96.7% (RF) of the variation in the land degradation indicator, underscoring their roles in influencing land degradation trends. According to the results, 2.3% of Romania's area was degraded during the 2015–2022 period, 58% remained stable, 38% showed improvements, and the remaining 1.7% represented water bodies. By identifying vulnerable communes and counties, and the triggering factors, the study supports the implementation of appropriate measures to combat LD, a crucial step in Romania's efforts to achieve LDN by 2030.
Micro‐Rotors on Frictional Solid Surfaces via Optothermally‐Invoked Chirality
Authors: Jia Qiannan , Zhang Zhiqi , Sun Xiaoyu , Yan Wei , Qiu Min 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAs an elementary mode of locomotion, rotation has been ubiquitously demonstrated in macroscopic dimensions, or microscopically realized in levitated systems and hydrodynamic environments. However, it has remained an untouched research topic to achieve regulated rotation on solid surfaces at microscale, wherein friction serves as the dominant yet formidable external force. Here, this gap is bridged through an all‐optical approach. By utilizing pulsed light with an elongated Gaussian profile and twisting it relative to an illuminated object, chiral vortexes are introduced in both the optothermally excited elastic waves and the as‐induced surface friction, endowing the object with a restoring torque. Self‐regulation of the rotor and refueling of the chirality synergistically modulate the rotational motion. On this basis, orientation of the rotor can be adjusted arbitrarily by any specific angle, achieving an angular resolution of rad and rotation speed up to 10 rpm. Furthermore, the composite motion is demonstrated, combining both rotational and translational modes into the light field‐rotor system. The proposed technique extends the capability of optical manipulation on frictional solid surfaces by exploring the relation between the symmetry‐breaking condition and the modes of locomotion, which provides theoretical guidance and practical opportunities for building reconfigurable devices on solid substrates.
Semi‐Analytical Solutions of the Multi‐Dimensional Time‐Fractional Solitary Water Wave Equations Using RPS Method
Authors: Kumar Meena Rakesh , Kumar Sushil 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis article concerns the use of the residual power series (RPS) approach to get the semi‐analytical solutions of multi‐dimensional Korteweg‐de Vries (KdV), that is, shallow water wave equations with any arbitrary time‐fractional order (). The time‐fractional derivative is considered in the Caputo sense. The solutions of the fractional KdV equation obtained using the RPS method for are compared with the exact solutions of the integer‐order KdV equation to show the RPS method's effectiveness, accuracy, and convergence. Some examples are also solved to study the effects of the fractional derivative on the wave's amplitude.
A Multinational Comparison Study of the Patient‐Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Item Bank in the General Population
Authors: Lee Jiseon , Lim Yeonjung , Seo Dong Gi , Lee Minji K. , Schalet Benjamin D. , Fischer Felix , Rose Matthias , Kang Danbee , Cho Juhee 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTObjectivesThis study aimed to compared Patient‐Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) anxiety, depression, and anger item bank among Korean, US and Dutch general population.MethodsBetween December 2021 and January 2022, we surveyed representative Korean participants (N = 2699). Then we compared the mean T‐scores of PROMIS anxiety, depression, and anger full items bank among Korean, US (N = 1696) and the Dutch (N = 1002) populations. Differential item‐functioning (DIF) analyses were also performed. We also compared each score by age group, sex, presence of comorbidities, and general health status.ResultsIn Korean, the mean T‐scores for anxiety, depression, and anger were 45.3 (standard deviation [SD] = 11.6), 48.4 (SD = 11.2), and 44.9 (SD = 12.6), respectively. Among the general population in Korea, patients aged 35–44 years and those with comorbidities had higher anxiety, depression, and anger scores. In the DIF analyses between the US and Korean populations, 28%, 32%, and 45% were flagged for uniform or non‐uniform DIF in anxiety, depression and anger, respectively.ConclusionsConsidering the cultural differences, we recommend using a harmonized approach that includes country‐specific reference values while retaining a standardized core set of items to enable cross‐country comparability.
Multiscale Stochastic Modeling of Backward Erosion Piping Initiation, From Grain Kinetics to Weibull Statistics. Part I: Analytical Derivations
Authors: Wang Zhijie , Oskay Caglar , Fascetti Alessandro 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackward erosion piping (BEP) is a significant contributor to failures in global flood protection infrastructure, yet it remains among the least understood geotechnical phenomena, particularly concerning the fundamental mechanisms driving its initiation. This study focuses on the development of a novel stochastic framework for the prediction of critical hydraulic gradients causing BEP initiation. The novelty of the study lies in the following: (1) the development of a grain‐scale probabilistic model based on fundamental mechanisms by means of the theory of rate processes, (2) quantification of the influence of soil variability on BEP initiation probability by introducing an initiation probability function, and (3) an analytical framework reconciling grain kinetics of BEP initiation with the Weibull distribution. A particle‐scale BEP initiation probabilistic model is first established based on fundamental grain kinetics under seepage flow by using the theory of rate processes. To investigate how soil variability influences initiation, a stochastic dual random lattice modeling framework is exercised, complemented by direct x‐ray computed tomography measurements of soil variability conducted on sand samples. The analytical probabilistic model for BEP initiation closely aligns with the Weibull distribution, also demonstrating that soil variability influences both the scale and shape parameters of the distribution. This work establishes the linkage between probability of BEP initiation as described by the theory of rate processes and phenomenological Weibull statistics. Findings presented herein bring the potential to develop a multiscale probabilistic framework by means of Weibull statistics for evaluating the probability of BEP initiation at multiple scales.
EMYWAY Workplace‐Based Entrustable Professional Activities Assessments in Otolaryngology Residency Training: A Nationwide Experience
Authors: Guo Fang‐Cen , Chen Yu‐Ting , Hsu Wei‐Chung , Wang Pa‐Chun , Chen Mingchih , Chen Jeng‐Wen 
Published: December 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo present workplace‐based entrustable professional activities (EPAs) assessment data from the first 2 years of the EMYWAY platform in otolaryngology residency training in Taiwan.Study DesignTwo‐year cross‐sectional study.SettingOtolaryngology training programs.MethodsIn 2020, the Taiwan Society of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (TSO‐HNS) developed a workplace‐based assessment (WBA) framework with 11 EPAs, integrating milestones to evaluate resident competency. In 2021, TSO‐HNS piloted the EMYWAY platform for WBAs, which includes an EPA‐based assessment workflow, coaching feedback, and a dashboard displaying residents' entrustment‐supervision levels. Data are analyzed annually for accreditation and curriculum enhancement. This study reports on the pilot year and the first full‐scale year of implementation.ResultsEleven programs participated in the pilot year. Subsequently, 362 faculty members and 274 resident physicians from 34 programs nationwide engaged with EMYWAY. In the full‐scale year from August 2022 to July 2023, 9805 responses were recorded, primarily from surgical theaters (45.9%; 4502/9805) and third‐year residents (23.8%; 2331/9805). The most frequently evaluated EPAs were “head and neck” (17.5%; 1716/9805), “sinonasal” (13.5%; 1324/9805), and “ear” (12.2%; 1193/9805), with task complexity increasing with resident seniority (P < .0001). A positive correlation was found between residents' self‐assessments and faculty members' ratings (r = 0.531; P < .001). Over 98.2% of residents and 88.4% of faculty members provided substantial feedback (>10 words). Analysis of WBAs reported by training programs identified faculty development targets and teaching‐intensive tasks.ConclusionEMYWAY effectively documents workplace learning and tracks resident competency progression. Continuous improvement of WBA quality is essential for advancing the competency‐based medical education ecosystem.
A Rare Case of Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma With MYC and BCL2 Gene Translocations Diagnosed Due to Temporomandibular Joint Symptoms
Authors: Hayashi Hirosaka , Hayasaka Junichi , Sakuyama Aoi , Watanabe Hideki , Jinbu Yoshinori , Noguchi Tadahide 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundDouble‐hit lymphoma shows a poor prognosis, necessitating early diagnosis to improve prognosis.Case PresentationA 68‐year‐old Japanese woman presented with pain and a click in the right temporomandibular joint. The right side of her neck was acutely swollen. A biopsy of a mass lesion and lymph node suggested diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma; chromosomal analyses revealed MYC and BCL2 rearrangements. Complete response was achieved with chemotherapy. Peripheral blood stem cell transplantation was performed, but the patient relapsed. She died due to respiratory failure.ConclusionDouble‐hit lymphoma is often accompanied by cervical lymphadenopathy. Lymph node biopsy is useful for early diagnosis.
Effect of functionalized graphene on mechanical and rheological properties of melt processed polyamide 6 nanocomposites
Authors: Gholizadeh Armin , Babaei Amir , Haji Abdolrasouli Mehdi 
Published: December 2024

AbstractNanocomposites of functionalized graphene (FG) and polyamide 6 (PA6) were prepared through the twin‐screw extrusion method by the routes of solution‐assisted masterbatch technique and dry mixing of nanomaterials with the virgin polymer. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X‐ray diffractometry (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Rheological analysis, and tensile tests were performed to determine the best nanocomposite manufacturing route. The dispersion state proved to be the best for the 1 wt% FG/PA6 nanocomposite (1‐FG) prepared by the dry mixing method based on the characterization and analysis methods performed. Tensile properties were noticeably improved for the 1‐FG nanocomposite by 32.7% and 8.7% for Young's modulus and tensile strength, respectively. The presence of a network of nanomaterials was also spotted in SEM and rheological analysis. It was also found that the presence of trapped solvent molecules for the masterbatch solution method resulted in altered tensile properties and lowered rheological enhancements compared with its dry‐mixed counterparts. Raman spectroscopy was also proven capable of analyzing the degree of dispersion analogous to XRD or rheological analysis for the first time. Furthermore, the presence of vacuum degassing during the melt processing of nanocomposites was experimentally proven to be a must since FG particles get in‐situ reduced by the high temperature of the melt processing, resulting in the generation of gaseous species that critically sabotage melt processing in the absence of vacuum.Highlights
Reduction of graphene in the melt processing sabotages the process.
Vacuum degassing controls gaseous species generated due to graphene reduction.
Dry mixing of materials proved to be better than the solution masterbatch method.
Raman is capable of analyzing dispersion quality analogous to rheometric mechanical spectrometer (RMS) and XRD.
In the solution masterbatch path, graphene retards solvent removal in degassing.
Enhancement on thermal management and mechanical properties of cellulose nanofiber films through synergistic filler construction and interface optimization
Authors: Lu Huijie , Yang Bin , Sang Jiaojiao , Lu Tianyu , Liu Qiangwei , Zhao Ruyi , Zhang Ting , Xia Ru , Qian Jiasheng , Yang Yuqing , Jia Ning 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study is aimed at developing composite films with superior thermal management performance in an attempt to solve challenge rising from heat accumulation in modern high‐frequency broadband communication devices. To effectively address the interface thermal resistance (ITR) of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) in the composites, cobalt nanoparticles were coated onto edge‐oxidized graphene to in‐situ form a hybrid filler (EGO@Co), which was then uniformly incorporated into the carboxymethyl cellulose nanofiber (c‐CNF) matrix. A vacuum‐assisted filtration was employed to fabricate EGO@Co/c‐CNF thermally conductive multi‐layered composite films. In‐situ growth of heterogeneous structure filler Co helped to extend the thermal paths and optimize the heat transfer networks. The incorporation of edge oxidation was found to facilitate the strong hydrogen bonding interactions between filler and matrix, constructing an efficient three‐dimensional (3D) thermal conduction network, significantly enhancing both heat flux and stress transfer efficiency. After hot‐pressed, the EGO@Co40/c‐CNF films exhibited an outstanding thermal conductivity (λǁ ~ 28.4 W m−1 K−1 and λ⊥ ~ 1.1 W m−1 K−1) in addition to a high tensile strength. The optimization on the thermal filler construction and interface modification have proved to significantly enhance the microstructure and properties of the composite films, which helps to pave the way for practical opportunities in the application of novel thermally conductive materials in the TMMs fields.Highlights
Cobalt nanoparticles enhanced thermal conductivity of composites.
EGO strengthened filler‐matrix hydrogen bonding.
Vacuum‐assisted filtration produced multi‐layered composite films.
EGO@Co/c‐CNF films displayed high thermal conductivity.
Thermal filler optimization boosted mechanical and thermal properties.
Design and preparation of a low density, high strength honeycomb structure with short‐cut carbon fiber and the performance analysis
Authors: Chen Hongguang , Lai Yukang , Yang Yishan , Chen Yanhua , Wang Yongjiang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractTo meet the urgent demands of aerospace vehicle upgrades and replacements, which require honeycomb structures with higher specific strength and environmental adaptability, the development of lightweight and high‐strength short‐cut carbon fiber reinforced polymer (S‐CFRP) honeycombs is an effective approach. First, this study designed a hot pressing process, which was utilized for the fabrication of both short‐cut CF paper and S‐CFRP honeycomb. Second, a finite element model was established to predict the mechanical performance of the S‐CFRP honeycomb. Finally, mechanical experiments were conducted on the S‐CFRP honeycomb and the failure factors were analyzed. The S‐CFRP honeycomb features cell edges as low as 2.75 mm in length, with a density reduced to 47.6 kg/m3, achieving the coexistence of small cell edge length and low density in the honeycomb structure. Compared with the aramid honeycomb of 48.06 kg/m3 from Hexcel Corporation, the compressive strength of the S‐CFRP honeycomb was increased by 21%, and the shear strengths in the L and W directions were improved by 42% and 59%, respectively. This study provides a fabrication method and simulation model for low‐cost, lightweight, high‐strength S‐CFRP honeycombs, which has significant engineering value for enhancing the weight reduction efficiency and the mechanical performance of aircraft structures.Highlights
A low‐cost, high‐strength short‐cut CF paper has been prepared.
An S‐CFRP honeycomb, lightweight and with small cells, has been made.
The strength of S‐CFRP honeycombs exceeds that of aramid ones.
The failure factors of the S‐CFRP honeycomb were analyzed.
Performed accurate mechanical simulation analysis on S‐CFRP honeycomb.
Comparison of Plant Genomic DNA Extraction Kits Using the Proofman‐LMTIA Amplification Assay
Authors: Yao Wei , Wang Yajie , Zhou Dan , Liu Jinxin , Song Chunmei , Zhang Xiaohua , Wang Deguo , Wang Yao 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe extraction of DNA is the basis of molecular biology research. The quality of the extracted DNA is one of the key factors for the success of molecular biology experiments.ObjectiveTo select a suitable DNA extraction method for Chinese medicinal herbs and seeds.MethodsIn this experiment, four commercial DNA extraction kits were used to extract the genomic DNA (gDNA) from the Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit. powder; Arisaema amurense Maxim. powder as well as the seeds of Glycine max (L.) Merr. On the one hand, the concentration and purity of DNA extracted by these four kits were compared. On the other hand, nucleic acid amplification experiments were performed on three samples extracted by each of the four kits by Proofman‐LMTIA methods, which is a novel nucleic acid isothermal amplification technique. The concentration and purity of DNA extracted by different kits were used to determine which methods were suitable for the dry powder of Chinese herbal medicines and seeds. The efficiency of the amplification curve to show whether the extracted DNA can be used in nucleic acid amplification experiments.ResultsThe results showed that the Proofman‐LMTIA methods were of high specificity and the optimal reaction temperatures were 63, 59, and 59°C for P. ternata (Thunb.) Makino; A. amurense Maxim. and G. max (L.) Merr., respectively. The concentration and purity of the gDNAs extracted with all kits were within the acceptable ranges; meanwhile, the amplification of the gDNA extracted by Kit II was of the highest efficiency.ConclusionIn this experiment, the principle, concentration, purity, and time taken for extracting DNA with four kits were compared. The automated extraction kit based on the magnetic method is suitable for extracting DNA from Chinese medicinal herbs and seeds. The extracted DNA is suitable for nucleic acid amplification detection.