bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
2D‐Penta‐PdPS: Gate‐Tunable and Thickness‐Dependent Thermoelectric Transport
Authors: Yip Weng Hou , Fu Qundong , Wang Xingli , Duan Ruihuan , Liu Zheng , Boutchich Mohamed , Tay Beng Kang 
Published: November 2024

AbstractPentagonal two‐dimensional (2D) materials are notable for unique properties derived from their Cairo pentagonal tiling topology. This study explores the thermoelectric potential of exfoliated penta‐palladium‐phosphorus‐sulfur (PdPS) atomic layers, an air‐stable 2D semiconductor with a puckered pentagonal low‐symmetry structure, grown via chemical vapor transport (CVT). Thickness‐dependent in‐plane electrical conductivity (σ) and thermoelectric power factor (PF) of PdPS are investigated from 20–380 K, showing an increase in σ with thickness (11, 13, and 88‐layer). Applying back‐gate voltage (Vg) modulates the Fermi energy (EF), and as Vg decreases, the Seebeck coefficient (S) rises, achieving S of −700 µV K−1 for 11‐layer PdPS at −10 V, significantly higher than the −400 µV K−1 for 88‐layer PdPS. The PF increased with decreasing thickness, peaking at ≈50 µW m−1 K−2 for 11‐layer PdPS, about twice than that of 88‐layer PdPS. The high electron mobility (µe) in PdPS is confined to a narrow temperature range, peaking at 300 cm2 Vs−1 at 100 K, marking the transition temperature from ionized impurity scattering to acoustic phonon scattering mechanism, consistent across all layer counts. This work highlights the significant impact of quantum confinement in ultrathin bodies in enhancing thermoelectric performance across a wide temperature range.
PEGylated Multimeric RNA Nanoparticles for siRNA Delivery in Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Han Sangwoo , Yoo Woojung , Carton Olivia , Joo Jinmyoung , Kwon Ester J. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTraumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts millions of people globally, however currently there are no approved therapeutics that address long‐term brain health. In order to create a technology that is relevant for siRNA delivery in TBI after systemic administration, sub‐100 nm nanoparticles with rolling circle transcription (RCT) are synthesized and isolated in order improve payload delivery into the injured brain. Unlike conventional RCT‐based RNA particles, in this method, sub‐100 nm RNA nanoparticles (RNPs) are isolated. To enhance RNP pharmacokinetics, RNPs are synthesized with modified bases in order to graft polyethylene glycol (PEG) to the RNPs. PEGylated RNPs (PEG‐RNPs) do not significantly impact their knockdown activity in vitro and lead to longer blood half‐life after systemic administration and greater accumulation into the injured brain in a mouse model of TBI. In order to demonstrate RNA interference (RNAi) activity of RNPs, knockdown of the inflammatory cytokine TNF‐α in injured brain tissue after systemic administration of RNPs in a mouse model of TBI is demonstrated. In summary, small sub‐100 nm multimeric RNA nanoparticles are synthesized and isolated that can be modified using accessible chemistry in order to create a technology suitable for systemic RNAi therapy for TBI.
Constructing Ru‐Co2P Lewis Acid–Base Pairs to Prompt Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Seawater Electrolyte
Authors: Jiang Binbin , Xiao Han , Li Jiayi , Tang Huiling , Chen Hao , Deng Shengjue , Tan Yiwei , Yu Can , Wang Junwei , Huang Aijian , Cheng Tao , Yang Hao , Yin Kui , Wu Konglin 
Published: November 2024

AbstractSeawater electrolysis is an ideal approach to generating green hydrogen. Nevertheless, the sluggish kinetics of water dissociation and the detrimental chlorine chemistry environment are serious obstructions for industrial applications. Herein, constructing unique (Co) Lewis acid and (Ru–P) base pair sites in Ru‐Co2P decorated on nitrogen and phosphorus co‐doped carbon (Ru‐Co2P/NPC) significantly optimizes the energy barrier of water dissociation and enhances the anti‐corrosive ability for alkaline seawater splitting. As expected, the optimal Ru‐Co2P/NPC‐2 exhibits exceptional hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) performances with overpotentials as low as 22.0 and 26.0 mV to derive 10 mA cm−2 and operate steadily (@ 50 mA cm−2) over 30 h in alkaline and alkaline seawater electrolytes. The experimental and theoretical results elucidate that Co acting as Lewis acid sites prompts the water adsorption and breakage of the H─O bond, whereas Ru–P as Lewis base sites facilitates the hydrogen desorption in alkaline media. Furthermore, modulated chemical microenvironments can be beneficial to hinder chloride corrosion on the active sites of catalysts. This work sheds light on the rational construction of a highly efficient electrocatalyst for alkaline HER in seawater.
A Li‐Rich Fluorinated Lithium Zirconium Chloride Solid Electrolyte for 4.8 V‐Class All‐Solid‐State Batteries
Authors: Zhang Yini , Song Zhenyou , Wang Likuo , Chen Yuwei , Yu Qian , Sun Guang , Deng Ya , Kan Wang Hay , Luo Wei 
Published: November 2024

AbstractChloride solid‐state electrolytes (SEs) represent an important advance for applications in all‐solid‐state batteries (ASSBs). Among various chloride SEs, lithium zirconium chloride (Li2ZrCl6) is an attractive candidate considering the high natural abundance of Zr. However, Li2ZrCl6 meets the challenge in practical ASSBs because of its limited ionic conductivity and instability when paired with high‐voltage cathodes. This is a major drawback, which can result in a high internal resistance, a low capacity utilization of cathode, and poor cycle stability, especially at high voltage. Existing methods cannot achieve simultaneous enhancement on both ionic conductivity and high‐voltage stability due to a trade‐off between lithium‐ion migration and structural stability. Here a two‐pronged strategy based on partial fluorination and incorporation of lithium ions in excess of stoichiometric ratios is introduced that enables high‐voltage stability while increasing ionic conductivity concurrently. The Li‐rich fluorinated halide SE (Li2.3ZrCl6.1F0.2) exhibits a significant advancement in performance, with an ionic conductivity that is double that of the pristine Li2ZrCl6 and much better high‐voltage stability. By leveraging Li2.3ZrCl6.1F0.2 with the LiCoO2 cathode and the Li–In anode, the all‐solid‐state cell exhibits a remarkable initial specific capacity (198.0 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C) and a high capacity retention (78.5% after 150 cycles) within 3.0–4.8 V.
A Multi‐Enzyme Nanocascade to Target Disease‐Relevant Metabolites
Authors: Cao Zheng , Ren Jie , Yang Alena , Wang Zi , Love Maxwell , Chen Wenting , Yuan Xintong , Guo Xinheng , Chen Irvin , Lu Yunfeng , Wen Jing 
Published: November 2024

AbstractMetabolic processes in living organisms depend on the synergistic actions of enzymes working in proximity and in concert, catalyzing reactions effectively while regulating the formation of metabolites. This enzyme synergy offers promising therapeutic application for diseases such as alcohol intoxication, cancer, and hyperinflammation. Despite their potential, the clinical translation of enzyme cascades is restricted by challenges including poor enzyme stability, short half‐life, and a lack of delivery strategies that maintain enzyme proximity. In this study, multi‐enzyme nanocascades synthesized are developed through in situ atom transfer radical polymerization using a zwitterionic monomer. This method markedly enhances enzyme stability and proximity, thereby prolonging their circulation half‐life after systemic administration. It is demonstrated that the nanocascades of uricase and catalase effectively reduce uric acid levels without excessive hydrogen peroxide production, providing a potential antidote for hyperuricemia. Moreover, in a murine breast cancer model, the nanocascades of glucose oxidase and catalase inhibited tumor progression and enhanced the therapeutic efficacy of doxorubicin. The prolonged circulation and promoted reaction efficacy of these nanocascades underscore their substantial potential in enzyme replacement therapy and the treatment of various diseases.
Electrochemical Synthesis of Metasequoia‐Like Reduced Graphene Oxide Coated Cobalt‐Silver Catalyst for Stable and Efficient Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction to Ammonia
Authors: Liu Zhengyang , Huang Xiaohan , Liu Xing , Liu Jie , Wang Mengting , Ding Tao , Yan Linghui , Zhang Zehui , Shi Guosheng 
Published: November 2024

AbstractElectrocatalytic nitrate (NO3−) reduction to ammonia (NH3) is a green and efficient NH3 synthesis technology. Metallic silver (Ag) is one of the well‐known electrocatalysts for NO3− reduction. However, under alkaline conditions, its poor water‐splitting ability fails to provide sufficient protonic hydrogen required for NH3 synthesis, resulting in low NH3 selectivity. Additionally, metal catalysts are prone to leaching and oxidation during electrocatalysis, resulting in poor stability. Herein, cobalt (Co) into Ag (CoAg) catalyst is doped, which not only increases the NH3 selectivity by 34.4%, but also reduces the reduction potential by 0.1 V. Meanwhile, reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as a protective “armor” is used to encapsulate the CoAg catalyst (rGO2.92@CoAg). The rGO2.92@CoAg catalyst shows excellent stability for over 300 hours (h) of continuous reaction. The Co and Ag contents in the rGO2.92@CoAg catalyst after continuous tests decreases by only 4.3% and 3.1%, respectively, which are much lower than those of the CoAg catalyst without the rGO (90.8%, 52.6%). Moreover, the rGO2.92@CoAg catalyst shows high Faradaic efficiency (99.3%) and NH3 yield rate (1.47 mmol h−1 cm−2). Therefore, a high performance and strong stability rGO2.92@CoAg catalyst is obtained by Co doping and rGO coating, which provides theoretical basis for practical industrial application.
Welding Pollen‐Based Solar Evaporator for Clean Water Production
Authors: Geng Wenjing , Zhang Hongjie , Lei Weiwei , Zhao Xiaoli , Chen Cheng 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe world faces a trade‐off between water availability and food supply, as agricultural irrigation consumes the largest freshwater globally. Inspired by inherent water transport channels in plants, a cost‐effective welding pollen‐based solar evaporator (PSE) is developed to obtain clean water from seawater desalination. Based on the convex and folded surface structure of natural pollen (Helianthus annuus) and the porous structure of welding pollen evaporator interconnection, the PSE reveals an efficient evaporation rate of 1.86 kg m−2 h−1 under one‐sun illumination and further exhibits excellent cycling performance for 10 cycles tested in 7.0 wt.% saline water without salt accumulation. In addition, PSE has superior mechanical stability (3.44 MPa) and remains stable after being immersed in pH 1 and 14 solutions for 24 h without sacrificing mechanical properties. Importantly, the work has demonstrated the success of the freshwater collected from the evaporation process, which can effectively facilitate the cultivation of lettuce, rice, and wheat. These findings highlight the practical application of pollen as a low‐cost, eco‐friendly natural resource in interfacial solar evaporation. Furthermore, they inspire addressing current global water scarcity and promoting sustainable agriculture.
31P Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for Monitoring Organic Reactions and Organic Compounds
Authors: Marcos Anghinoni João , Irum  , Ur Rashid Haroon , João Lenardão Eder , Santos Silva Márcio 
Published: November 2024

Abstract31P NMR spectroscopy is a consolidated tool for the characterization of organophosphorus compounds and, more recently, for reaction monitoring. The evolution of organic synthesis, mainly due to the combination of elaborated building blocks with enabling technologies, generated great challenges to understand and to optimize the synthetic methodologies. In this sense, 31P NMR experiments also became a routine technique for reaction monitoring, accessing products and side products yields, chiral recognition, kinetic data, intermediates, as well as basic organic parameters, such as acid‐base and hydrogen‐bonding. This review deals with these aspects demonstrating the essential role of the 31P NMR spectroscopy. The recent publications (the last ten years) will be explored, discussing the experiments of 31P NMR and the strategies accomplished to detect and/or quantify distinct organophosphorus molecules, approaching reaction mechanism, stability, stereochemistry, and the utility as a probe.
The Impact of Institutional Orientation on Export Performance: Mediating Role of Firm Innovativeness
Authors: Zouari Abir , Khemakhem Romdhane 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTIn international marketing research, innovativeness is usually considered as an important element for firms that adopt an export orientation and that wonder about their success in foreign markets. It might help exporters to better ensure their international orientations. This study aims to test the relationship between institutional orientation, innovativeness, and export performance. It also aims to test the mediating effect of innovativeness in the relationship between institutional orientation and export performance. For this reason, a questionnaire was administered to 260 exporting companies. Results show that institutional orientation has an effect on export performance, especially through its dimension “conformity.” They also show that innovativeness can mediate the link between institutional orientation and export performance.
Intercultural Experience as a Unique Facilitator of Immigrant Entrepreneurship
Authors: Yang Xiaohua , Li Peter Ping , Chen Roger , Hunter Keith 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTThis study seeks to unpack some underlying factors for immigrant entrepreneurial success. Specifically, we develop an integrative framework for immigrant entrepreneurship utilizing three key pillars or building blocks: home–host cultural asymmetry (related to cultural distance), home–host cultural integration (related to cultural interface), and immigrant entrepreneurship (related to adaptive learning). Through a phenomenon‐driven research approach, our study finds (1) when the home‐cultural heritage and family values interface with host country's cultural values, such interface is likely to have significant effects on the process of immigrant entrepreneurship; (2) immigrant entrepreneurs may go through the same sequential stages of cultural shock and cultural adaptation that other immigrants do; (3) we further find that immigrant entrepreneurs' business success may depend on a process of effective intercultural integration, with the process of intercultural integration that may shape the microfoundations of immigrant entrepreneurship and the choice of entrepreneurial strategy. Our study contributes to the growing research streams on immigrant entrepreneurship: the specific intercultural integration for immigrant entrepreneurship and the unique microfoundations of immigrant entrepreneurship.
Extracts from the leaves of knotweeds (Reynoutria spp.) have a stimulating effect on the germination and initial growth of wheat grains
Authors: Šerá Božena , Doshi Pratik , Věchet Lubomír 
Published: November 2024

Abstract Knotweed (Reynoutria sp.) plants are known in the world mainly as invasive plants. However, it is known that their rhizomes or leaves contain secondary metabolites with biological activity. Our goal was to determine which of the three knotweed plants (Reynoutria japonica, Reynoutria × bohemica, and Reynoutria sachalinensis) is most suitable for seed growth stimulation. We tested alcoholic extracts of all three knotweed species by seed priming method on wheat germination and seedling characteristics, when 12 measured characteristics were monitored. Extracts from all three species of Reynoutria sp. generally showed an improvement in wheat germination and growth compared to the control. R. × bohemica appears to be the best source for stimulating wheat growth, as seedling vigor indexes I and II, R/S dry weight, shoot and seedling lengths, root, shoot, and seedling dry weights were significantly different (ANOVA, Duncan’s test, α < 0.05). The plants Reynoutria spp. seem to be possible sources for the protection and stimulation of agriculture crops.
Retromuscular, periprosthetic drainage after hernioplasty with sublay mesh reinforcement in ventral hernias results in less retromuscular fluid collections but longer hospital stay and analgetic use with unclear effect on clinical outcome - a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Pochhammer Julius , Ibald Caroline , Weller Marie-Pascale , Schäffer Michael 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Purpose
To determine whether periprosthetic drain insertion for hernioplasty using sublay mesh augmentation influences retromuscular fluid collections (RFC) and the clinical course.

Methods
Forty-two patients with open repair of midline hernias (M2-4, W1, European Hernia Society classification) were allocated to groups with or without retromuscular drains. Subcutaneous drainages were used in both groups to avoid confounding from surgical site occurrences due to superficial, subcutaneous fluid collections. The participants underwent clinical and ultrasound assessments on postoperative days (POD) 14 and 30 to detect RFC, subcutaneous seromas, and wound complications. The sample size was estimated using the RFC of a test cohort with drainage; the assumed relevant volume (5 ml) was calculated comprising 84% (mean + 1 SD) of these patients.

Results
In the retromuscular drainage group, the RFC median volume was reduced by 75.2% on POD 14, and by POD 30, no RFC were found [0.2 vs. 25.8 (p < 0.001) and 0 vs. 4.0 (p = 0.02) on PODs 14 and 30, respectively]. The number of patients with RFC ≥ 5 mL was also significantly lower in the drainage group [4 vs. 12 (p = 0.02) and 1 vs. 8 (p = 0.02) on PODs 14 and 30, respectively]. No surgical site infections occurred in either group, but retromuscular hematoseroma led to one revision surgery and one needle aspiration in the group without drainage. In the drainage group, a significantly longer hospital stay (6.5 days vs. 4 days; p = 0.01) and longer regular analgetic intake (6 vs. 3 days; p = 0.03) were observed. Multivariable regression revealed that retromuscular drainage usage was the only independent predictor of the RFC volume.

Conclusion
We found that the use of retromuscular drains after hernioplasty with sublay hernia repair reduced periprosthetic fluid collections in our population but prolonged hospital stay. Whether the reduction of RFC can prevent SSO or revision surgery cannot be determined from our data, the relevance is therefore not assessable. Hence, further larger studies are required to determine the clinical relevance of drains.
The first record of Culicoides deltus as a putative vector of Onchocerca flexuosa in Slovak red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Authors: Kočišová Alica , Schreiberová Andrea , Kasičová Zuzana , Janošková Nikola 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWithin the research conducted in the years 2016–2022 in the area of Volovsky Mountains in Slovakia, 63,950 biting midges were collected during 74 trapping sessions. The aim of the study was to identify species composition of biting midges, their host preference and potential transmission of parasites by these insects under natural conditions. The collected biting midges fell into 29 species and the most common were the Culicoides (C. obsoletus/C. scoticus/C. montanus) that accounted for 47.9% of the collected biting midges. Identification of species was based on the morphology of biting midges and the use of molecular methods. We confirmed positive suckling results on red deer in three samples namely C. montanus, C. scoticus and C. deltus. We examined these samples for the presence of Onchocerca worm DNA. We confirmed the presence of O. flexuosa DNA in one C. deltus sample. The host preference of biting midges was identified by molecular technique that involved sequencing a 350-bp sequence of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene (cyt b). The presence of Onchocerca flexuosa DNA in C. deltus was confirmed by sequencing of fragments of mitochondrial genes cox1. The sequences matched the previously published sequences for O. flexuosa. Data on high prevalence of infections caused by Onchocerca worms in red deer in Slovakia have already been published and indicated favourable conditions for the vectors and a suitable environment for parasite circulation in Slovakia. According to the authors’ knowledge, this was the first ever detection of O. flexuosa in C. deltus in wild nature.
DevSecOps practices and tools
Authors: Prates Luís , Pereira Rúben 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Nowadays, software development happens at a fast pace. At the same time, Information Technology organizations face higher demands and competition while struggling with external threats such as cyberattacks. Therefore, many organizations adopt DevOps as a working culture to improve their Software Development Lifecycle (SDL). However, the success of DevOps adoption remains inconsistent, and recently, IEEE introduced a DevOps standard that might help improve DevOps adoption. The standard mentions DevSecOps as the security aspect of DevOps, adding security practices to the SDL from inception, but what are these practices or capabilities? Which tools can be used to implement these practices? Therefore, a Multivocal Literature Review was performed to identify DevSecOps practices and their definitions, and which tools can be used to implement them.
An architecture for coupled digital twins with semantic lifting
Authors: Gil Santiago , Kamburjan Eduard , Talasila Prasad , Larsen Peter Gorm 
Published: November 2024

AbstractTo enable the reuse of Digital Twins, in the form of simulation units or other forms of behavioral models, of single physical components, one must be able to connect and couple them. Current platform and architectures consider mostly monolithic digital twins and offer little support for coupling and checking the consistency of the coupling. The coupling must be internally consistent—satisfy constraints related to their co-simulation—and externally consistent—mirror the structure of the composed physical system. In this paper, we propose an extension to a behavior-extended Digital Twin architecture for individual Digital Twins to include co-simulation scenarios for coupled systems lifted from configuration files, which can be implemented along with a Digital-Twin-as-a-Service platform to make assets reusable in time. To monitor and query these connections, we introduce a semantic lifting service, which interprets the coupled Digital Twins as Knowledge Graphs and enables the use of queries to express internal and external consistency constraints. Two representative case studies for systems with coupled behavior are used for the demonstration of this approach and show that it indeed enables reusability of components and services between different Digital Twins.
The use of skylark plots by the European Skylark (Alauda arvensis) in Germany
Authors: Beninde Jannik , Hunke Philip 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe Eurasian Skylark is still undergoing a strong population decline. A simple and cheap measure to provide support are bare patches in winter cereal fields (“skylark plots”). Previous studies showed mixed evidence about their effectiveness. In this study, over 7 years, a total of 68 fields in Germany with skylark plots were monitored. Fields with skylark plots had significantly higher densities of Eurasian Skylark sightings compared to control fields (median 15%), but only on 50% of farms. Crop diversity within 500 m radius was the only consistent factor in the best models to explain the variability in effectiveness. Due to their low costs and high potential effectiveness, we recommend a wide implementation of skylark plots.
On J-folded Alcove Paths and Combinatorial Representations of Affine Hecke Algebras
Authors: Guilhot Jérémie , Little Eloise , Parkinson James 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
We introduce the combinatorial model of J-folded alcove paths in an affine Weyl group and construct representations of affine Hecke algebras using this model. We study boundedness of these representations, and we state conjectures linking our combinatorial formulae to Kazhdan-Lusztig theory and Opdam’s Plancherel Theorem.