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Herbicides based on pelargonic acid: Herbicides of the bioeconomy
Authors: Ciriminna Rosaria , Fidalgo Alexandra , Ilharco Laura M. , Pagliaro Mario 
Published: September 2019

AbstractFollowing the first generation of natural herbicide products based on pelargonic acid as an active ingredient, a number of new herbicides and blossom thinners based on C9:0 saturated fatty acid entered the marketplace in many countries, offering a long‐awaited safer alternative to synthetic chemical herbicides. This study addresses key production and bioeconomy aspects prior to the expected widespread adoption of n‐nonanoic acid as an alternative ingredient of new biobased herbicides, derived from the fatty acid first isolated from the leaves of Pelargoniun roseum. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
A pilot study on high amplitude low frequency–music impulse stimulation as an add‐on treatment for depression
Authors: Sigurdardóttir Gudrun Agusta , Nielsen Peter Michael , Rønager Jesper , Wang August Gabriel 
Published: September 2019

AbstractObjectiveHigh Amplitude Low Frequency–Music Impulse Stimulation (HALF‐MIS) is a form of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). The aim of the study was to determine the feasibility, efficacy, and potential side effects of HALF‐MIS, used as an add‐on treatment for depression.MethodsThis is an open randomized controlled pilot study. Patients with depressive disorder were randomly allocated to either a HALF‐MIS group with eight add‐on HALF‐MIS sessions (over a period of 3–4 weeks) or a control group which received treatment as usual. Seated in a specially designed chair() embedded with a transducer, their central nervous system was stimulated through the abdomen, () using music and vibration. Hamilton rating was performed. Side effects were registered.ResultsEighteen patients were randomized to the add‐on treatment and 20 patients to the control group. Both groups show in Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)‐17 and in HDRS‐6, although the HALF‐MIS group had a greater decline of symptoms. This was a significant difference in intergroup analysis (p = .011, CI 95% for the HALF‐MIS group 3.0588–8.5327 and CI 95% for the control group 0.2384–3.0). The (HDRS)‐6 difference was also significant (p = .020, CI 95% for the HALF‐MIS group 1.5911–5.0487 and for the control group −0.297 to 1.7058). No side effects were observed.ConclusionsHigh Amplitude Low Frequency–Music Impulse Stimulation treatment seems to give beneficial effect as an add‐on treatment for depression. HALF‐MIS appears to be a safe and effective add‐on treatment for depression.
Differential impact of cognitive computing augmented by real world evidence on novice and expert oncologists
Authors: McNamara Donna M. , Goldberg Stuart L. , Latts Lisa , Atieh Graham Deena M. , Waintraub Stanley E. , Norden Andrew D. , Landstrom Cody , Pecora Andrew L. , Hervey John , Schultz Eric V. , Wang Ching-Kun , Jungbluth Nicholas , Francis Phillip M. , Snowdon Jane L. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIntroductionCognitive computing point‐of‐care decision support tools which ingest patient attributes from electronic health records and display treatment options based on expert training and medical literature, supplemented by real world evidence (RWE), might prove useful to expert and novice oncologists. The concordance of augmented intelligence systems with best medical practices and potential influences on physician behavior remain unknown.MethodsElectronic health records from 88 breast cancer patients evaluated at a USA tertiary care center were presented to subspecialist experts and oncologists focusing on other disease states with and without reviewing the IBM Watson for Oncology with Cota RWE platform.ResultsThe cognitive computing “recommended” option was concordant with selection by breast cancer experts in 78.5% and “for consideration” option was selected in 9.4%, yielding agreements in 87.9%. Fifty‐nine percent of non‐concordant responses were generated from 8% of cases. In the Cota observational database 69.3% of matched controls were treated with “recommended,” 11.4% “for consideration”, and 19.3% “not recommended.” Without guidance from Watson for Oncology (WfO)/Cota RWE, novice oncologists chose 75.5% recommended/for consideration treatments which improved to 95.3% with WfO/Cota RWE. The novices were more likely than experts to choose a non‐recommended option (P < .01) without WfO/Cota RWE and changed decisions in 39% cases.ConclusionsWatson for Oncology with Cota RWE options were largely concordant with disease expert judged best oncology practices, and was able to improve treatment decisions among breast cancer novices. The observation that nearly a fifth of patients with similar disease characteristics received non‐recommended options in a real world database highlights a need for decision support.
Racial/ethnic disparities in renal cell carcinoma: Increased risk of early‐onset and variation in histologic subtypes
Authors: Batai Ken , Harb‐De la Rosa Alfredo , Zeng Jiping , Chipollini Juan J. , Gachupin Francine C. , Lee Benjamin R. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractBackgroundRacial/ethnic minority groups have a higher burden of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), but RCC among Hispanic Americans (HAs) and American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIs/ANs) are clinically not well characterized. We explored variations in age at diagnosis and frequencies of RCC histologic subtypes across racial/ethnic groups and Hispanic subgroups using National Cancer Database (NCDB) and Arizona Cancer Registry Data.MethodsAdult RCC cases with known race/ethnicity were included. Logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate odds and 95% confidence interval (CI) of early‐onset (age at diagnosis <50 years) and diagnosis with clear cell RCC (ccRCC) or papillary RCC.ResultsA total of 405 073 RCC cases from NCDB and 9751 cases from ACR were identified and included. In both datasets, patients from racial/ethnic minority groups had a younger age at diagnosis than non‐Hispanic White (NHW) patients. In the NCDB, AIs/ANs had twofold increased odds (OR, 2.21; 95% CI, 1.88‐2.59) of early‐onset RCC compared with NHWs. HAs also had twofold increased odds of early‐onset RCC (OR, 2.14; 95% CI, 1.79‐2.55) in the ACR. In NCDB, ccRCC was more prevalent in AIs (86.3%) and Mexican Americans (83.5%) than NHWs (72.5%). AIs/ANs had twofold increased odds of diagnosis with ccRCC (OR, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.85‐2.58) in the NCDB, but the association was stronger in the ACR (OR, 2.83; 95% CI, 2.08‐3.85). Similarly, Mexican Americans had significantly increased odds of diagnosis with ccRCC (OR, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.78‐2.23) in the NCDB.ConclusionsThis study reports younger age at diagnosis and higher frequencies of ccRCC histologic subtype in AIs/ANs and Hispanic subgroups. These variations across racial/ethnic groups and Hispanic subgroups may have potential clinical implications.
Corrosive injury of the trachea in children
Authors: Goussard Pierre , Mfingwana Lunga , Morrison Julie , Ismail Zane , Wagenaar Riegart , Janson Jacques 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe secondary injury may present weeks to months after the initial insult and repeat bronchoscopy, and long‐term follow‐up is required for the respiratory complications of CSI.Ingestion of caustic fluid may cause severe tracheal stenosis. Repeated airway dilatation may be a lifesaving intervention until such point that surgery can be performed.
Two‐Step Hydrothermal Synthesis of CoSe/MoSe2 as Hydrogen Evolution Electrocatalysts in Acid and Alkaline Electrolytes
Authors: Song Wei , Wang Kelei , Jin Guanping , Wang Zhongbing , Li Chaoxiong , Yang Xinming , Chen Chunnian 
Published: September 2019

AbstractRecently, composite electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution materials have received a lot of attention, especially the composite material of transition metal dichalcogenides. In this article, CoSe/MoSe2 was successfully synthesized by a simple two‐step hydrothermal method, then the nanostructure and chemical composition of the composite was characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Compared to pure MoSe2 and CoSe, CoSe/MoSe2 exhibits excellent catalytic. The current density of 10 mA cm−2 could be reached at low overpotentials of 192 and 115 mV in acidic and alkaline electrolytes, respectively. In addition, such composite has a small Tafel slope and low electron transport resistance, which indicates that CoSe/MoSe2 has a high hydrogen dissociation rate. Furthermore, it shows high cycling stability.
How mobile technologies support business models: Case study‐based empirical analysis
Authors: Peris‐Ortiz Marta , Devece Carlos , Hikkerova Lubica 
Published: September 2019

AbstractMobile technologies have pushed the connectivity of IT systems to the limit, enabling people and things to connect to one another at all times. The amount of information companies have at their disposal has increased exponentially, thanks largely to geolocation and to the vast array of sensors that have been integrated into mobile devices. This information can be used to enhance business activities and processes, but it can also be used to create new business models. Focusing on business models, we analyze mobile technologies as enablers of activity changes. We consider the differentiating characteristics of mobile technologies and examine how these can support different business functions. A study based on fuzzy‐set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) of 30 cases across different industries allows us to identify mobile technology success factors for different core activities. The results show that several combinations of mobile technology initiatives provide a competitive advantage when these initiatives match the business model.
Low Cost – High Tech: The Digital Measurement System LabPi
Authors: Wejner Manuel , Wilke Timm 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIn diesem Beitrag wird das digitale Low‐Cost‐Messsystem LabPi vorgestellt, welches den Unterricht um vielfältige experimentelle Möglichkeiten erweitert und in allen MINT‐Fächern einsetzbar ist. Durch die Kombination von günstigen Einplatinencomputern mit präzisen Miniatursensoren und kostenloser Software kann eine Vielfalt an Messdaten erhoben, ausgewertet und mit der zugehörigen Internetplattform in Echtzeit verglichen werden. Die geringen Kosten pro Gerät ermöglichen zudem die Anschaffung von Klassensätzen; im Zusammenhang mit innovativen Lehr‐Lern‐Konzepten der MINT‐Bildung 4.0 bieten sich somit neue Möglichkeiten und Prüfungsformate für Schulen, Schülerlabore und auch die Hochschullehre.
Timing of initiation of intra‐aortic balloon pump in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock: A meta‐analysis
Authors: Cui Kongyong , Lyu Shuzheng , Liu Hong , Song Xiantao , Yuan Fei , Xu Feng , Zhang Min , Zhang Mingduo , Wang Wei , Zhang Dongfeng , Tian Jinfan , Yan Yunfeng , Zhou Kuo , Chen Lingxiao 
Published: September 2019

AbstractBackgroundFor patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the optimal timing of the initiation of intra‐aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy remains unclear. Therefore, we performed the first meta‐analysis to compare the outcomes of IABP insertion before vs after primary PCI in this population.MethodsElectronic databases of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were comprehensively searched from inception to April 1, 2019, to identify the eligible studies. The main outcomes were short‐term (in‐hospital or 30 days) and long‐term (≥ 6 months) mortality. In addition, pooled analysis of risk‐adjusted data were also performed to control for confounding factors.ResultsSeven observational studies and two sub‐analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 1348 patients were included. Compared to patients inserted IABP after PCI, patients who received IABP therapy before primary PCI had similar risks of short‐term (odds ratio [OR] 0.88, 95% CI 0.49 to 1.59) and long‐term (OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.58 to 1.68) all‐cause mortality. Moreover, a pooled analysis of risk‐adjusted data also found similar effects of the two therapies on short‐term (OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.34 to 1.25) and long‐term (OR 0.68, 95% CI 0.17 to 2.72) mortality. Besides, no significant difference was found between the two groups with respect to reinfarction, repeat revascularization, stroke, renal failure, and major bleeding.ConclusionsThe timing of the initiation of IABP therapy does not appear to impact short‐term and long‐term survival in patients with AMI complicated by CS undergoing primary PCI.
Multiscale modeling of vascularized tissues via nonmatching immersed methods
Authors: Heltai Luca , Caiazzo Alfonso 
Published: September 2019

AbstractWe consider a multiscale approach based on immersed methods for the efficient computational modeling of tissues composed of an elastic matrix (in two or three dimensions) and a thin vascular structure (treated as a co‐dimension two manifold) at a given pressure. We derive different variational formulations of the coupled problem, in which the effect of the vasculature can be surrogated in the elasticity equations via singular or hypersingular forcing terms. These terms only depend on information defined on co‐dimension two manifolds (such as vessel center line, cross‐sectional area, and mean pressure over cross section), thus drastically reducing the complexity of the computational model. We perform several numerical tests, ranging from simple cases with known exact solutions to the modeling of materials with random distributions of vessels. In the latter case, we use our immersed method to perform an in silico characterization of the mechanical properties of the effective biphasic material tissue via statistical simulations.
Threshold Photoelectron Spectroscopy of IO and HOI
Authors: Schleier Domenik , Reusch Engelbert , Lummel Lisa , Hemberger Patrick , Fischer Ingo 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIodine oxides appear as reactive intermediates in atmospheric chemistry. Here, we investigate IO and HOI by mass‐selective threshold photoelectron spectroscopy (ms‐TPES), using synchrotron radiation. IO and HOI are generated by photolyzing iodine in the presence of ozone. For both molecules, accurate ionization energies are determined, 9.71±0.02 eV for IO and 9.79±0.02 eV for HOI. The strong spin‐spin interaction in the 3Σ− ground state of IO+ leads to an energy splitting into the Ω=0 and Ω=±1 sublevels. Upon ionization, the I−O bond shortens significantly in both molecules; thus, a vibrational progression, assigned to the I−O stretch, is apparent in both spectra.
Photophysics of Up‐Conversion Nanoparticles: Radical Photopolymerization of Multifunctional Methacrylates Comprising Blue‐ and UV‐Sensitive Photoinitiators
Authors: Oprych Dennis , Schmitz Christian , Ley Christian , Allonas Xavier , Ermilov Eugeny , Erdmann Rainer , Strehmel Bernd 
Published: September 2019

AbstractUCNPs based on NaYF4:Yb3+/Tm3+@NaYF4 generate blue (450 nm, 476 nm) and UV light (345 nm, 362 nm) upon exposure with a laser emitting at 980 nm. Time‐resolved measurements indicated the same origin of the emission monitored at 362 nm and 450 nm by a rise time of 226 μs while their decay occurs with a similar time frame of 260 μs. The observation can be attributed to an energy transfer where successive absorption of three photons results in population of the 1I6 state. Intensity‐dependent exploration of the up‐converted emission indicated a cubic dependence between the luminescence intensity If and laser intensity I (If ∝ I3) monitored at 362 nm and 450 nm. The emission at 345 nm involves successive excitation with four photons. The up‐converted light excites radical photoinitiators selected from Ivocerin, thioxanthone and camphorquinone where a coinitiator, sulfonium salt, helped to generate the initiating radicals. These different systems comprising the UCNP and the photoinitiator generate crosslinked materials based on urethane dimethacrylate (M1) as model monomer applying laser exposure at 980 nm. Real‐time FTIR monitoring of M1 exposed indicated a different initiation time as a function of the laser intensity applied. Stress relaxation measurements complemented the understanding between material parameters on the one side and loading with UCNPs, light intensity and kinetics on the other side.
Interculturalism: A new diversity ideology with interrelated components of dialogue, unity, and identity flexibility
Authors: Verkuyten Maykel , Yogeeswaran Kumar , Mepham Kieran , Sprong Stefanie 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIncreased cultural diversity has led to considerable debate on how to best promote intergroup harmony within pluralistic nations. In the current research, we consider the nature of interculturalism, a new diversity ideology extensively discussed by political philosophers and policy‐makers in Europe and beyond. Interculturalism consists of three interrelated components of dialogue, unity, and identity flexibility. Using data (N = 2,364) from three national surveys in two ethnically diverse nations (Netherlands and USA), we test a new measure of interculturalism and establish its independence from multiculturalism and assimilation. We then demonstrate that interculturalism predicts positive intergroup outcomes, over and above multiculturalism, and is in a theoretically meaningful way related to various criterion measures. Collectively, these studies establish the uniqueness of interculturalism from multiculturalism and demonstrate its promise for improving intergroup relations in culturally diverse nations.
Climate change and epilepsy: Time to take action
Authors: Sisodiya Sanjay M. , Fowler Hayley J. , Lake Iain , Nanji Rosemary O. , Gawel Kinga , Esguerra Camila V. , Newton Charles , Foley Aideen 
Published: September 2019

AbstractClimate change is the biggest challenge facing humanity today. The associated global warming and humidification, increases in the severity and frequency of extreme climate events, extension of the ranges of vector‐borne diseases, and the consequent social and economic stresses and disruption will have major negative consequences on many aspects of health care. People whose resilience to change is already impaired may suffer disproportionately from these environmental changes, which are of unprecedented reach and magnitude. There has been little connection made so far between climate change and epilepsy. We briefly review the history of climate change science and the subsequent response of the global scientific community. We consider how climate change effects might in general affect health and disease. We consider some of the underlying complex interactions that, for example, favor the spread of vector‐borne diseases and how climate models operate and may help plan for global and local changes. We then speculate specifically on how these generic ideas may apply specifically to epilepsy. We consider these impacts at levels from molecular to the epidemiological. Data are sparse, and there is undoubtedly a need for more information to enable better estimation of possible effects of climate change on care in epilepsy. We also consider how the professional activities of those involved in epilepsy health care might contribute to global carbon emissions, for example, through flying for conference attendance. Healthcare organizations across the world are already considering, and responding to, many of these issues. We argue for more research in this area, but also for action today. Actions today are likely to generate cobenefits for health care, including care in epilepsy, resulting from efforts to decarbonize, mitigate effects of climate change that has already happened, and plan for adaptation to climate change.
Induced biological soil crust controls on wind erodibility and dust (PM10) emissions
Authors: Fick Stephen E. , Barger Nichole , Tatarko John , Duniway Michael C. 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACTInducing biological soil crust (biocrust) development is an appealing approach for dust mitigation in drylands due to the resistance biocrusts can provide against erosion. Using a portable device, we evaluated dust emissions from surfaces either inoculated with biocrust, amended with a plant‐based soil stabilizer, or both at varying wind friction velocities. Four months after application, emissions from all treatments were either indistinguishable from or greater than controls, despite evidence of biocrust establishment. All treatments had greater surface roughness and showed more evidence of entrapment of windblown sediment than controls, factors which may have been partially responsible for elevated emissions. There was a synergistic effect of inoculation and stabilizer addition, resulting in a nearly two‐fold reduction in estimated emissions compared to either treatment alone. Stepwise regression analysis indicated that variables associated with surface crust strength (aggregate stability, penetration resistance) were negatively associated with emissions and variables associated with sediment supply (sand content, loose sediment cover) were positively associated with emissions. With more time to develop, the soil‐trapping activity and surface integrity of biocrust inoculum and soil stabilizer mixtures is expected to increase with the accumulation of surface biomass and enhancement of roughness through freeze–thaw cycles. © 2019 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Latency performance analysis for safety‐related information broadcasting in VeMAC
Authors: Sun Yuanxin , Kuai Ruoxin , Li Xiaoping , Tang Wanbing 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe performance analysis is a powerful tool to reveal the features of protocols. We can find hints to optimize protocols through performance analysis. Ultralow latency transmission is one of stringent requirements for event‐driven safety‐related message transmission in vehicular medium access control (VeMAC) protocol. In this paper, we focus on analyzing the latency performance for event‐driven safety‐related application in VeMAC. As analyzed, the optimization of MAC layer latency depends on minimization of the slot acquisition latency. Then, we derive the mean slot acquisition latency according to the behavior of nodes. There are two typical protocol versions, with the split parameter equals to zero and infinity, respectively. From the analytical model, although the protocol version with split parameter equal to infinity can reduce the merge collision through split slots with in a frame, it prolongs the mean slot acquisition latency since the block‐wised slots placement. Then, we develop an interleaved frame structure that can reduce the mean slot acquisition latency and merge collision simultaneously. The interleaved frame structure can adapt to various vehicular densities through the proposed slots allocation algorithm. The derived theoretical mean latency shows the advantages of the proposed frame structure. At last, we present simulation results to verify the analytical model and show that the proposed scheme can provide desired performance.