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Solar Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station With Integrated Battery Storage System
Authors: Shukla Aradhana , Shukla Harisharanam , Yadav Satish Kumar , Singh Jyotsna , Singh Rajendra Bahadur 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTThe shift towards electrical vehicles (EVs) can be an important alternative to internal combustion engines for sustainable energy solutions. However, increased EV adoption will increase the charging demand, and there will be a load on the grid electricity. Integrating solar photovoltaic systems with EV charging infrastructure will not only support environmental goals, but also ensure a more resilient and self‐sufficient energy system. A standalone PV system is a good option to reduce the stress on the grid for charging EVs. This present work pivots on the design and performance assessment of a solar photovoltaic system customized for an electric vehicle charging station in Bangalore, India. For this purpose, we have used the PVsyst software to design and optimize a standalone PV system with battery energy storage for EV charging stations. The result shows that 51.1 kWp PV system will be sufficient to meet the energy demand of the charging station by producing 98 313 kWh array energy. The proposed system showed a good average performance ratio of 68.90%. This study shows that the integration of standalone solar photovoltaic systems with EV charging stations is crucial in India and other countries to alleviate grid stress and promote sustainable energy use. This approach not only supports the transition to cleaner transportation but also enhances energy security and reduces dependency on fossil fuels.
Performance enhancement for a novel cylindrical system Li‐ion battery with MXene‐based dielectric fluid for immersion cooling
Authors: Singh Nilesh Krishnadhari , Sahoo Rashmi Rekha 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis research looks at the impact of dielectric fluids and fluid speeds on cell temperature control in innovative cylindrical lithium‐ion batteries during high‐rate discharges (C‐rate) using the multiscale multidomain battery model. The goal is to improve the battery thermal management system to increase battery performance, longevity, and safety. The present study includes reducing thermal strains, enhancing efficacy, and forestalling overheating risks across various applications in electrified systems. The assessment focuses on four dielectric fluids—ester, mineral, kerosene, and Novec 7200—flowing at 0.01 m/s to gauge their efficiency in managing cell temperatures. Results demonstrate the criticality of effective thermal management in maintaining optimal battery performance and longevity. Ester oil emerges as the most efficient coolant, maintaining cell temperatures at 305.84 K and showcasing a 44% reduction compared with scenarios without coolant. In contrast, kerosene oil, mineral oil, and Novec 7200 yield temperature reductions of 42.86%, 42.51%, and 43.11%, respectively. Furthermore, combining 1% v/v. MXene nanoparticles with ester oil enhance cooling capabilities, with remarkable cell temperature reductions of 50% at 0.01 m/s velocity. Subsequent increments in flow velocity lead to enhanced cooling effects: at 0.05 and 0.1 m/s, reductions reach 51.89% and 52.155%, escalating to 52.58% and 54% at 0.5 and 1.0 m/s, correspondingly.
How to Teach Creativity When There's No Such Thing as Creativity
Authors: Baer John 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTThere is an infinity of realized and potential creative things, creative ideas, and creative performances, and yet there is no such thing as creativity, at least not in the two ways most of us think about creativity. (1) There is no general essence of creativity, no indispensable factor or shared quality that is an intrinsic part of all creative ideas, performances, or products. Creativity and expertise are very different things, but what makes a painting, a scientific theory, or a dance performance creative varies across domains in the same way that what constitutes expertise varies in these different disciplines. (2) And just as learning what a haiku is will not increase one's expertise in cooking or cosmology, developing creative‐thinking skills helpful in writing poetry will not make one a more creative chef or astronomer. Despite these constraints, it has been shown that creativity training can often result in more creative products, ideas, and performances, but primarily when trainers have put aside these two misguided and counter‐productive ways to conceptualize creativity.
Valorization of soybean by‐products for sustainable waste processing with health benefits
Authors: Usman Muhammad , Li Qing , Luo Daozhen , Xing Yongxiu , Dong Dengfeng 
Published: November 2024

AbstractSoybean is a rapidly growing agricultural crop, fueled by the rising global demand for animal feed, plant‐based proteins and essential nutrients for human consumption. Soybeans contain a wide range of essential nutrients that are vital for health and may play a significant role in disease prevention. Their nutritious composition has led to a diverse range of soy‐based foods and derivatives available on the market. A substantial amount of soybeans is allocated to the animal feed sector, human consumption, nutraceuticals and other industrial applications. Soybean has superior protein quality and digestibility compared to other legumes. It also contains abundant amounts of isoflavones, phytosterols and minerals that augment its nutritional value as a constituent of the human diet. Many different by‐products are produced during the processing of soy. Due to a lack of sustainable food manufacturing practices, a sustainable amount of these by‐products is discarded as waste, posing environmental challenges. Developing an effective waste management system for soybean by‐products can help address public health concerns and provide a cost‐efficient way to repurpose valuable components of soy, such as soy meal, okara and soy whey. Such valorization can mitigate the environmental impact of waste and contribute to malnutrition. This study aims to evaluate the sustainable use of soy by‐products to help preserve biodiversity and reduce food insecurity. This article thoroughly examines the fundamental components of soybean use in the fields of health and soybean by‐product processing. It provides a summary of cost‐efficient, feasible and ideal processing technologies. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Effect of Grasses on Native Tree Seedling Establishment Along a Water Stress Gradient: Results of Forest and Greenhouse Experiments
Authors: Trinco Fabio Daniel , Rusch Verónica Elena , Cardozo Andrea , Garibaldi Lucas Alejandro , Tittonell Pablo Adrián 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTAnthropogenic activities such as cattle grazing and forest clearing have led to the establishment of early successional grass layers in some native forests, which may inhibit or entirely prevent native tree regeneration. We hypothesize that increased grass coverage reduces or eliminates the establishment of native tree seedlings by limiting water availability to seeds and seedlings. This study aims to evaluate the impact of grass cover on tree seedling survival under varying levels of soil water stress. We conducted a field experiment using 36 experimental exclosures in two northwest Patagonian valleys, representing a regional gradient in altitude, rainfall, and tree canopy openness. Additionally, a greenhouse experiment was performed with 36 pots, manipulating four levels of grass cover and three levels of water stress. Results from both experiments showed similarities: in the field, the likelihood of finding a live tree seedling was approximately 2.78 times higher in areas without grass compared with grass‐covered sites. In the greenhouse, the presence of grass reduced the final number of established seedlings by an average of 43% across all irrigation levels, indicating significant water competition. These findings suggest that management practices promoting grass invasion could severely hinder tree regeneration in forests not adapted to large herbivore intensive grazing. Such situation may be exacerbated in regions suffering water limitation in the growing season or where the climate change would intensify water stress.
THREE LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES FOR ENHANCING THE ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR METAPHOR
Authors: Chang Tiffany 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe author is an award‐winning orchestral and opera conductor, and music conservatory professor, who remarks on the way that “the conductor is such a common metaphor in executive leadership.” Yet she discovered that these notions can be flawed because of misconceptions about what a conductor actually does, on the podium and outside it. She provides an “insider’s perspective,” that in her words, (1) the conductor is a storyteller, (2) listening is the conductor’s most important job, and (3) musicians don’t actually follow conductors. Within the first perspective, she takes “four approaches: investigate clues, find meaning, get buy‐in, and be a reverse‐engineer.” She relates that “It’s fascinating that different conductors can gather different stories based on their own worldviews, lived experiences, and artistic values. This results in many different possible performances of the same piece of music. That’s the magic of interpretation.” In perspective two, she describes “three types of awareness: situation‐aware, self‐aware, other‐aware.” Regarding teamwork in perspective three: “The best conductors enable teamwork and stay out of the way. They don’t insist on their help when it may be unhelpful.” Finally, she reminds us that “a conductor faces the same challenges as any leader embedded within a top‐down management structure.”
HOW LEADERS CAN APPLY THE PAUSE PRINCIPLE IN DIFFICULT INTERACTIONS
Authors: Kane Cynthia 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe author, CEO and Founder of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute, LLC, contends that “at the forefront of creating a thriving culture is the way those in leadership positions communicate, especially under pressure.” While many companies conduct programs to aid in communication under pressure and in crucial encounters, the effects wear off not long after these interventions. “To keep our cool in high pressure moments,” she writes, “we need to put our attention not on the words we use or how we’re listening but on that split second between the other person’s words and our reaction.” Her own experiences led her to create what she terms the Pause Principle. One part of the latter is the SOFTEN practices, which she says “are mindfulness‐based practices.” The elements are Sensation, Own Your Discomfort, Focus on the Present, Take a Breath, Eyes Toward Another, Need to Say, Within Focus, she writes “Refocusing and redirecting our attention to the present moment helps us find our way out of the never‐ending cycle so we feel grounded, balanced, and centered again.” And for breathing, she recommends “inhaling for the count of five, holding the breath for the count of five, and then exhaling for the count of five.”
Postbiotics as Antiinflammatory and Immune‐Modulating Bioactive Compounds in Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Authors: Yilmaz Yusuf 
Published: November 2024

AbstractPostbiotics, defined as products or metabolic byproducts secreted by live bacteria or released after bacterial lysis, are emerging as promising therapeutic agents for metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This review explores the antiinflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of various postbiotics, including exopolysaccharides, lipoteichoic acid, short‐chain fatty acids, hydrogen sulfide, polyamines, tryptophan derivatives, and polyphenol metabolites. These compounds have demonstrated potential in mitigating steatotic liver infiltration, reducing inflammation, and slowing fibrosis progression in preclinical studies. Notably, postbiotics exert their beneficial effects by modulating gut microbiota composition, enhancing intestinal barrier function, optimizing lipid metabolism, reducing hepatic inflammation and steatosis, and exhibiting hepatoprotective properties. However, translating these findings into clinical practice requires well‐designed trials to validate efficacy and safety, standardize production and characterization, and explore personalized approaches and synergistic effects with other therapeutic modalities. Despite challenges, the unique biological properties of postbiotics, such as enhanced safety compared to probiotics, make them attractive candidates for developing novel nutritional interventions targeting the multifactorial pathogenesis of MASLD. Further research is needed to establish their clinical utility and potential to improve liver and systemic outcomes in this increasingly prevalent condition.
Low‐rank iterative infilling for zero echo‐time (ZTE) imaging
Authors: Huo Zimu , de Arcos José , Wiesinger Florian , Kaggie Joshua D. , Graves Martin J. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractPurposeA new referenceless low‐rank reconstruction technique has been introduced to address the issue of missing samples within the Zero Echo Time (ZTE) dead‐time gap.MethodsThe proposed method reformulates the in‐filling of the missing samples as an inverse problem subject to low‐rank constraints. Its performance and robustness are evaluated through a comparative analysis that combines Monte Carlo computational simulations and data obtained from in vivo experiments.ResultsThe proposed method is tested for dead‐time gaps ranging up to 4.5 Nyquist dwells, across signal‐to‐noise ratio levels of 5, 10, 15, and 20 dB. Consistently superior performance is observed across all cases compared to algebraic and parallel imaging methods. The speed for convergence decreases exponentially as the dead‐time gap expands.ConclusionThe proposed method enables artifact‐free reconstruction up to dead‐time gap of 4 Nyquist dwells and thereby supports ZTE imaging up to an imaging bandwidth of kHz (assuming transmit and receive switching less than 30 s). It demonstrates superior performance compared to algebraic and parallel imaging methods.
Enhancing resistance welding strength of carbon fiber/polycaprolactam thermoplastic composites through coupling agent‐modified metal heating elements
Authors: Liu Siyuan , Wang Yake , Wu Zhisheng , Li Jucai , Li Yan 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the impact of coupling agent‐modified resistance welding heating elements on the welding strength of carbon fiber‐reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) thermoplastic composites. Silane coupling agent KH550 and titanate coupling agent UP‐201 were used to modify heating elements made of 304 stainless steel mesh. Optimal modification parameters for KH550‐modified stainless steel mesh (SSM) were determined using orthogonal experiments, resulting in maximum single lap shear strength (LSS) of 17.05 MPa under specific welding conditions. Comparative tests demonstrated the enhancement effect of UP‐201‐modified SSM on LSS. Additionally, two experimental schemes were used to study the synergistic enhancement effect of KH550 and UP‐201 on the LSS of resistance welded joints. The findings indicate that both coupling agents improve the welding strength, with significant differences in their individual and combined effects.Highlights
This study explores carbon fiber reinforced Nylon 6, an innovative thermoplastic.
Analyzed effects of modified heating elements on joint shear strength.
Examined silane and titanate coupling agents' effects on weld joint shear strength.
Investigated synergistic effects of silane and titanate agents on weld joint strength.
Investigated the synergistic enhancement mechanism of silane and titanate agents.
Absolute Quantification of Phenylbutanoids in Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. Rhizome by Quantitative 1H NMR
Authors: Seaho Boonwiset , Lekwongphaiboon Chatkamon , Tayana Ngampuk , Inthakusol Wichayasith , Kongkiatpaiboon Sumet , Mahavorasirikul Wiratchanee , Prateeptongkum Saisuree , Duangdee Nongnaphat 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionQuantitative determination of pharmacologically active constituents in medicinal plants is critical for quality control. Due to the chemical complexity of the crude plant extracts, the presence of interfering compounds is often problematic for the unambiguous quantitation of the designed bioactive compounds. Considering the method of quantification, quantitative NMR spectroscopy (qNMR) has gained substantial popularity as a powerful and effective technique for both qualitative and quantitative analyses of natural products.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to develop a quantitative NMR method for quantifying the bioactive phenylbutanoids in Zingiber cassumunar rhizome crude extract.MethodsQuantitative 1H NMR (qHNMR) measurements were performed on a 600 MHz NMR spectrometer using an internal standard for the determination of the absolute quantities of four phenylbutanoids in Z. cassumunar rhizome crude extract.ResultsThe direct quantification of four characteristic phenylbutanoids, i.e., (E)‐1‐(3′,4′‐dimethoxyphenyl)butadiene (DMPBD), (E)‐1‐(2′,4′,5′‐trimethoxyphenyl)butadiene (TMPBD), (E)‐4‐(3′,4′‐dimethoxyphenyl)but‐3‐en‐1‐ol, and (E)‐4‐(3′,4′‐dimethoxyphenyl)but‐3‐en‐1‐yl acetate, in crude extract by qHNMR using an internal standard was achieved, with high specificity and sensitivity. The selected 1H NMR signals could unambiguously be assigned and did not overlap with other resonances, including the highly similar compounds DMPBD and TMPBD. The method is linear in the concentration range of 0.70–14.52 mg/mL, with a limit of quantification of 0.46–0.68 mg/mL. The RSD values of intraday and interday precisions are in the range of 0.23%–0.74% and 0.29%–0.52%, respectively. The average recoveries are 99.54%–100.18%.ConclusionsA rapid, accurate, and precise method using 1H NMR for the simultaneous quantitation of four phenylbutanoids in the crude extract of Z. cassumunar rhizome was developed and validated.
Heparin and heparan sulfate—The essence of sequence
Authors: Kjellén Lena , Lindahl Ulf 
Published: November 2024

AbstractHeparin, discovered as an anticoagulant more than 100 years ago, is composed of the same structural units as heparan sulfate, and their biosynthesis in the Golgi compartment is carried out by the same families of enzymes. However, while heparin is restricted to mast cells, heparan sulfate is widely distributed and is found at the cell surface of most, if not all, cells in the body and also in basement membranes and the extracellular matrix surrounding cells. Compared to the highly sulfated heparin, heparan sulfate has a complex and variable structure that yet appears regulated in tissue‐specific fashion. Interactions of proteins with heparan sulfate may be controlled through subtle structural changes of binding saccharide domains, resulting in modulated functional response. Unpredicted effects of enzyme overexpression on heparan sulfate structure point to key roles for interacting enzyme networks—the "GAGosome"—in regulation of heparan sulfate biosynthesis.
Managing knowledge and sustainability in resource constrained disaster environments
Authors: Sumbal Muhammad Saleem , Tariq Adeel , Ahmad Awais , Cerchione Roberto , Papa Armando 
Published: November 2024

AbstractOrganizations use both tangible and intangible resources for their existence to achieve sustainable development goals. Organizational knowledge mainly comprises of tacit knowledge held by employees. It becomes more critical when the situations are unpredictable, for example in rescue/disaster projects involving human lives at risk. Tacit knowledge utilization has been understudied particularly in such environments bounded by resource constraint and sustainability issues. This qualitative research attempts to fill this gap by collecting data from the knowledge workers in a large public sector non‐profit rescue organization. The study reveals various individual level, group level, organizational level, community level, and situational level factors, which impact the tacit knowledge utilization of rescue workers to properly execute emergency life threatening rescue operations and sustainability issues.
Design, Synthesis, and Insecticidal Activity of 3‐(6‐Methyltriazinone)‐3,4‐dihydrobenzo[b][1,5]diazin‐2(1H)‐ones: Conformationally Restricted Pymetrozine Analogues
Authors: Li Xiaoyang , Zhou Cong , Yang Wulin , Li Zhong , Cheng Jiagao 
Published: November 2024

AbstractA series of novel 3‐(6‐methyltriazinone)‐3,4‐dihydrobenzo[b][1,5]diazin‐2(1H)‐one derivatives was designed and synthesized as conformationally restricted analogues of insecticide pymetrozine. Conformational and physicochemical properties analyses indicated the rationality in reducing the energy barrier between the lowest‐energy and predicted bioactive conformations, as well as pesticide‐likeness. Insecticidal bioassays showed that the optimal compound VI‐6b exhibited a mortality rate of 67.7% against Aphis craccivora at 400 mg L−1. The molecular docking study of VI‐6b within the Nilaparvata lugens TRPV channel elucidated the predicted binding mode, wherein VI‐6b forms hydrogen bonds with Arg646 and Glu727, while engaging in π‐π interactions with Phe688. However, physicochemical properties revealed that low lipophilicity and poor aqueous solubility limited the insecticidal efficacy of these novel compounds. This study provides valuable insights for the future design of insecticides targeting the TRPV channel.
Association Between FABP7‐5‐HT Pattern and Anxiety or Depression in Patients With Psoriasis: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Huang Dawei , Jiang Yuxiong , Wu Min , Ma Rui , Yu Yingyuan , Zhong Xiaoyuan , Li Ying , Chen Jianhua , Tan Fei , Lu Jiajing , Shi Yuling 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTPsoriasis exhibits a higher incidence of anxiety and depression. However, the diagnostic process heavily relies on subjective evaluation. Fatty acid‐binding protein 7 (FABP7) and serotonin (5‐HT) are considered as potential plasma biomarkers. We aimed to investigate the potentiality of plasma FABP7 and 5‐HT as biomarkers for predicting anxiety and depression in psoriasis. Data were analysed from 140 patients with psoriasis in the Shanghai Psoriasis Effectiveness Evaluation CoHort (SPEECH). Unsupervised clustering was employed to group patients based on their FABP7 and 5‐HT profiles. Subsequently, patients were categorised into Group 1 (lower FABP7 and higher 5‐HT) or Group 2. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to investigate the correlation between the FABP7‐5‐HT pattern and anxiety or depression in psoriasis patients. Patients with psoriasis have a higher incidence of anxiety or depression, as well as higher levels of FABP7 and lower levels of 5‐HT. After clustering patients using K‐means clustering, Group 2 showed a higher body mass index, a higher incidence of hypertension, more severe psoriasis, and more significant anxiety and depression compared to Group 1. Multivariate logistic regression shows that adjusting for covariates except PASI, duration of psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis, Group 2 had a higher risk of anxiety and depression compared to Group 1. Further adjustment for covariates yielded similar results. Pattern of FABP7‐5‐HT that may indicate an association with psoriasis accompanied by anxiety or depression.