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Occupational exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and brain tumor risk: Application of the INTEROCC job‐exposure matrix
Authors: Turuban Maxime , Kromhout Hans , Vila Javier , Vallbona‐Vistós Miquel , De Vocht Frank , Baldi Isabelle , Richardson Lesley , Benke Geza , Krewski Daniel , Parent Marie‐Elise , Sadetzki Siegal , Schlehofer Brigitte , Schüz Joachim , Siemiatycki Jack , van Tongeren Martie , Woodward Alistair , Cardis Elisabeth , Turner Michelle C. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractRadiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF‐EMF, 100 kHz to 300 GHz) are classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This study evaluates the potential association between occupational RF‐EMF exposure and brain tumor risk, utilizing for the first time, a RF‐EMF job‐exposure matrix (RF‐JEM) developed in the multi‐country INTEROCC case–control study. Cumulative and time‐weighted average (TWA) occupational RF‐EMF exposures were estimated for study participants based on lifetime job histories linked to the RF‐JEM using three different methods: (1) by considering RF‐EMF intensity among all exposed jobs, (2) by considering RF‐EMF intensity among jobs with an exposure prevalence ≥ the median exposure prevalence of all exposed jobs, and (3) by considering RF‐EMF intensity of jobs of participants who reported RF‐EMF source use. Stratified conditional logistic regression models were used, considering various lag periods and exposure time windows defined a priori. Generally, no clear associations were found for glioma or meningioma risk. However, some statistically significant positive associations were observed including in the highest exposure categories for glioma for cumulative and TWA exposure in the 1‐ to 4‐year time window for electric fields (E) in the first JEM application method (odds ratios [ORs] = 1.36, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.08, 1.72 and 1.27, 95% CI 1.01, 1.59, respectively), as well as for meningioma for cumulative exposure in the 5‐ to 9‐year time window for electric fields (E) in the third JEM application method (OR = 2.30, 95% CI 1.11, 4.78). We did not identify convincing associations between occupational RF‐EMF exposure and risk of glioma or meningioma.
Impact of pregnancy termination law reforms in Ireland on pregnancy termination rates in the setting of fetal congenital heart disease: A trend analysis
Authors: Cody Fiona , Kelleher Nollaig , Molphy Zara , Dicker Patrick , Malone Fergal , Bellamkonda Sirisha , Elligott Fiona Mc , Breathnach Fionnuala M. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractObjectivePrior to 2019, termination of pregnancy (TOP) was unlawful in Ireland. We sought to examine the impact of legislative change on TOP for major congenital heart disease (CHD) and its effect on parental decision‐making regarding the options of complex surgery, TOP, or palliative perinatal care.MethodsThis was a trend analysis of second‐trimester TOP for major CHD before and after the law reforms relating to pregnancy termination in Ireland. Retrospective data were collected on pregnancies complicated by major CHD at the largest tertiary referral obstetric center in Ireland from January 2017 to December 2023. Suspected CHD cases were referred to a dedicated fetal medicine/cardiology service. Major CHD was defined as an expected requirement for cardiac intervention in the first year of life. Genetic testing was performed where required, counseling was offered, and individualized care plans were developed.ResultsIn a consecutive unselected cohort, 269 of 60 871 screened pregnancies fulfilled criteria for a diagnosis of major CHD. Major CHD was an isolated abnormality in 55% (147/269) of cases, while an extracardiac diagnosis was identified in 45% (162/269). TOP was chosen in 21% (16/76) of cases prior to legislative change and in 20% (39/193) of cases after legislative change (P = 0.158). The TOP rate was 8% (13/147) in isolated CHD cases, compared with 34% (42/122) in the setting of additional abnormalities (structural or genetic).ConclusionWe observed no difference in the rate of TOP for major CHD before and after TOP law reforms in Ireland on the grounds of fetal abnormality.
High Data Density 4‐Color LCD System
Authors: Tsai Robert C. 
Published: December 2024

A large‐screen LCD system, including a high resolution and high contrast laser‐addressed liquid crystal color display, has been developed for acquisition and exploitation of high density alphanumeric and graphic data. The display system consists of two smectic liquid crystal light valves (SLCLV) which are thermally addressed by a single laser selectively. Each light valve can generate 2048×2048 addressable pixels within a 1“ × 1” data format. There are 8×106 pixels available for data presentation.The laser writing system consists of the laser, a modulator for formation of discrete data elements on the SLCLV, a 2 axis galvanometer deflection unit, and beam splitting optics to multiplex the writing laser on each SLCLV. A closed‐loop galvo deflection system can position the focused laser beam to an accuracy of 0.1% across the screen. Laser focus lens is an f/8.0 telecentric design to produce a 1“ × 1” data format on the SLCLV with spot size less than 0.0004“. Color images from each light valve are superimposed onto the screen by a wide angle f/8.0 projection lens This lens, with 48X magnification, relays the combined color image to a 48” × 48“ screen with less than 0.1% distortion. The possible contrast of the display is up to 60 to 1. The overall dimensions of the rear‐projected color display are 60” × 52“ × 31”.Current CRT or CRT‐driven large screen displays do not provide enough resolution elements to display massive amounts of information. This new large screen color LCD with smectic liquid crystal light valves has been developed by Singer to handle high data density graphic and alphanumeric presentations for status summary, simulation, tactical and strategic combat situations.This paper describes an ultra‐high resolution 4‐color liquid crystal projection system which utilizes two smectic liquid crystal light valves (SLCLV) to present data in three colors on a fourth background color. The SLCLVS are optically addressed by a Nd:YAG laser through the control of a modulator and deflection system which is powered by a microprocessor. A flashing pointer is included in the system to provide the interactive features which enable the operator to enter, modify, or delete alphanumeric and graphic data on request.
Reducing Popping into View of Objects and Detail in Area‐of‐lnterest Displays
Authors: Berbaum Kevin 
Published: December 2024

SummaryEye‐coupled area‐of‐interest displays may offer an alternative to more traditional multichannel simulator displays at a fraction of the cost but with the same or better resolution. Developers of any new system must concern themselves with potential limitations of the new devices; a potential issue for area‐of‐interest displays is “popping.” Popping is the compelling phenomenal appearance of new scene content, as it passes from low levels of detail available in the periphery, or background, to the high levels of detail with the area‐of‐interest.The results of these experi ments suggest that popping will be more pronounced for lower spatial frequencies (larger sizes); that popping depends upon the slope of the temporal onset and offset of the high level of detail material; and finally that popping is more apparent with more frequent changes in level of detail. From these findings we derive recommendations for minimizing popping. These results can also be translated into general principles describing how to make display changes conspicuous or inconspicuous.
Effects of rolling on eating quality, starch structure, and water distribution in cooked indica rice dough
Authors: Xiong Ying , Zhang Yu , Yi Cuiping , Shan Yang , Zhu Hong , Fang Zhongxiang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundGiven the composition of rice and its lack of gluten proteins, rice flour fails to form a cohesive and elastic dough when mixed directly with water. Consequently, many rice products rely on rice sheets (RS) made by rolling cooked rice dough. Limited research exists on how the rolling process impacts the properties and structure of cooked indica rice dough.ResultsThis study investigated the effect of the number of rolling passes on the eating quality, starch structure, and water distribution of cooked fermented indica RS formed by dough. When the number of rolling passes reached six, the RS (RP‐6) that was obtained exhibited the lowest cooking loss, the highest hardness, adhesiveness, and chewiness, and optimal stretchability. It also demonstrated the lowest water loss after freezing. Dense microstructures were observed on both the surface and cross‐section of RP‐6. More ordered starch crystal structures and double helix structures were formed. The relative peak area of tightly bound water significantly increased in RP‐6, indicating a stronger bonding status between the starch and water molecules. However, excessive rolling passes (more than six) led to a partial disruption of the internal RS structure, resulting in a decline in eating quality.ConclusionThe study demonstrated the importance of the rolling process in improving the performance of RS. It was found that a moderate number of rolling passes was conducive to producing excellent RS, providing a theoretical basis for the production of high‐quality rice‐based products such as rice noodles, dumplings, and cakes. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Tunable and real‐time automatic interventional x‐ray collimation from semi‐supervised deep feature extraction
Authors: Lee Brian C. , Rijhwani Damini , Lang Sydney , van Oorde‐Grainger Shaun , Haak Alexander , Bleise Carlos , Lylyk Pedro , Ruijters Daniel , Sinha Ayushi 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe use of endovascular procedures is becoming increasingly popular across multiple clinical domains. These procedures are generally performed under image guidance using an interventional c‐arm x‐ray system. Radiation exposure to both patients and interventional staff due to use of fluoroscopy is a health and occupational concern, but modifications to the interventional workflow to address radiation may come at the cost of procedure time or quality.PurposeInterventional x‐ray collimation is a crucial task for improving image quality as well as reducing radiation exposure to both patients and operators who work in the x‐ray domain. However, collimation is heavily underutilized due to its cumbersome nature and the difficulty of manually manipulating multiple parameters during fast‐paced interventional procedures. Additionally, the widely varying collimation preferences of interventionalists across different procedure types, procedure phases, and anatomies makes the standardizing of collimation challenging for radiation technologist support staff.MethodsAutomating collimation has the potential to bridge this gap, freeing up mental bandwidth for interventionalists and technologists and improving outcomes for patients. Here, we propose a tunable algorithm for automatic collimation based on a region‐of‐interest optimizer driven by a combination of image, system, device, and radiation based features and we illustrate its efficacy across varying personal preferences. Critically, we devise a method with a simple and easily understandable mapping between algorithm parameters and practical outcomes.ResultsWe show a real‐time implementation of this algorithm using deep feature extraction by a convolutional neural network and evaluate its performance in a custom dataset of simulated fluoroscopy and recorded fluoroscopy from clinical radial access procedures. We evaluate the effects of a practically implemented mixed supervision training strategy on model performance and show potential for radiation reduction in simulation. An uncertainty analysis indicates that the algorithm is robust to noise and anatomical variation across our clinical dataset. Clinical acceptability and quality is evaluated through a reader study with expert neuro‐interventional radiologists, with participants indicating 100% clinical acceptability, high quality ratings, and improved radiation protection over their typical practice.ConclusionsThe algorithm's modular design ensured that users' collimation requirements were met without disruption to the interventional workflow or procedure time, while exhibiting strong potential to reduce radiation risk to patients and operators. Evaluation in more varied clinical settings could support translation of this technology into the clinic.
Top‐Down Fabrication of N‐GQDs Modified SnO2 with Improved Photoelectric Characteristics
Authors: Zhang Cuiru , Feng Tao , Wang Yongqin , Lei Yun , Liu Kaiwei , Wang Tianqi 
Published: December 2024

AbstractN‐graphene quantum dots (N‐GQDs) are prepared using graphite as a carbon source and ammonia as a nitrogen source by a top‐down approach, and further combined with SnO2 to obtain SnO2/N‐GQDs composites by a hydrothermal method. SnO2/N‐GQDs composites are analyzed by morphology and structure characterization, and the composites with different N‐GQDs content are further investigated by instantaneous photocurrent response (I‐t), electrochemical impedance (EIS), linear scanning voltammetry (LSV), and Mott‐Schottky curves (MS). SnO2/N‐GQDs composites exhibit an obvious increment in photocurrent and a decrement in interface charge transfer impedance. When the addition of N‐GQDs is 1.5wt.%, the I‐t value of SnO2/N‐GQDs reaches the optimum of 3.84 × 10−5 A cm−2, which is 2.3 times as large as that of SnO2. Meantime, the carrier density of SnO2/N‐GQDs reaches 2.67 × 1021cm−3, which is 1.5 times as high as that of SnO2. The improvement is attributed to the combination of SnO2 and N‐GQDs, which promotes more charge carriers to be generated and transported under UV irradiation.
Isolation of Macrolactin A from a new Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and its aphicidal activity against Rhopalosiphum padi
Authors: Zhao Kangbo , Ma Ruyi , Cheng Min , Guo Ting , Wu Wenjun , Song Yuxin , Xu Hong , Tan Aoping , Qin Baofu , Wei Shaopeng 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDRhopalosiphum padi is a major infection affecting cereal crops in the boundary area. However, continuous use of chemical pesticides has increased cases of drug resistance in its field population. Therefore, we aimed to verify the insecticidal properties of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens YJNbs21.10 against aphids, isolated to determine the bioactivity of its metabolite Macrolactin A against aphids for the first time.RESULTSThe results of activity tracking showed that the fermentation broth of YJNbs21.10 had the best inhibitory efficacy against R. padi, and the corrected efficiency reached 95.57% after 24 h. With the continuous separation and test, the efficiency of the active components decreased: Macrolactin A, as the most active substance, had a control activity against aphids under 500 mg L−1 of 74.64% at 72 h, (which was significantly lower than that of fermentation broth, indicating a synergistic effect between the active substances of each part of the strain. In addition, the result of the stereomicroscope showed that Macrolactin A damaged the body wall of aphids. The toxicity of Macrolactin A to R. padi was confirmed through the gradient test.CONCLUSIONIn this study, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens YJNbs21.10 exhibited comparable inhibitory ability to chemical pesticides suggesting its potential to provide effective biological control on aphids. The biological activity of Macrolactin A against aphids was also verified for the first time, in this experiment, the EC50 of this substance against aphids was 169.02 mg L−1 (24 h), which provided strong evidence that YJNbs21.10 may act as an effective agent for the prevention of aphid. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Observer‐Based Switching‐Like Adaptive‐Triggered Resilient Coordination Control of Discrete Singular Systems Under DI Attacks with Uncertain Occurrence Probabilities
Authors: Meng Yanan , Zhuang Guangming , Wang Yanqian , Feng Jun‐e 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn this paper, we investigate observer‐based switching‐like adaptive‐triggered resilient state feedback control for discrete singular systems under deception‐injection (DI) attacks. Considering state variables are not completely measurable, a delayed state observer is engineered to reconstruct system states and the occurrence of DI attacks is described by Bernoulli random variables. The upper bound method is used to deal with the DI attacks with jumping patterns and imprecise occurrence probabilities. Taking into account the sporadic nature of DI attacks, switching‐like adaptive‐triggered resilient control method is presented, and the collaboratively designed triggered mechanism and resilient control strategy can not only automatically adjust data transmission based on the system states, but also save communication resources and network bandwidth, and enhance the tolerance to hostile attacks so as to improve safety and reliability of networked singular systems. By utilizing singular value decomposition technique, the noncausal behavior of the singular system is avoided and by applying linear matrix inequality (LMI) technology, the desired gains of controller and observer are achieved concurrently, then neoteric conditions about stochastic admissibility of closed‐loop discrete singular systems are provided. Ultimately, the validity of the proposed resilient coordination control approach is verified via a direct current (DC) motor model.
Going Green in ASEAN: Assessing the Role of Eco‐Innovation, Green Energy, Industrialization, and Environmental Taxes in Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Authors: Shaikh Shazia Shaheen , Amin Nabila , Shabbir Muhammad Salman , Song Huaming 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTCarbon emissions are a primary driver of environmental degradation and pose noteworthy risks to global efforts in combating climate change, particularly in ASEAN economies. While CO2 emissions are central to understanding environmental impacts, they represent just one aspect of the broader sustainability framework. This study examines the roles of eco‐innovation, green energy, globalization, economic growth, industrialization, and environmental taxes in reducing CO2 emissions within ASEAN economies from 1990 to 2022. Utilizing a cross‐sectional ARDL model, we explore the correlations among these factors, with special attention to the environmental dimension of sustainable development. Our findings highlight the negative relationships between eco‐innovation, green energy, industrialization, environmental taxation, and CO2 emissions, which contribute significantly to environmental sustainability both immediately and later on. Additionally, the study reveals reciprocal causal links between these elements and the emissions of CO2, offering critical policy insights for advancing environmental goals within the structure of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially those about climate action (SDG 13), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), and sustainable industrialization (SDG 9). These insights provide a pathway for policy interventions that target CO2 mitigation while recognizing the diverse aspects of sustainable development.
Advanced Solid Amine Adsorbents with Exceptional Oxidative Stability for Efficient Capture of Low‐concentration CO2
Authors: Huang Jiajin , Huang Yongsheng , Yu Xinbo , Zhao Yapeng , Wu Xingbei , Liang Peng , Li Zhong , Wang Hao , Xia Qibin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractSolid amine adsorbents designed for capturing trace amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) offer a promising approach. However, developing solid amine adsorbents that concurrently exhibit high oxidative stability and superior CO2 adsorption capacity remains a significant challenge. Here, ED‐PEI/PEG@FS‐TBP, an innovative and highly stable CO2 adsorbent is introduced. This material involves the functionalization of polyethyleneimine (PEI) with 1,2‐epoxydodecane (ED), effectively transforming primary amines into secondary amines, thereby mitigating urea formation. Furthermore, the chelator embedded within the fumed silica (FS) supports sequestering metallic impurities that would otherwise catalyze oxidation reactions. The integration of polyethylene glycol (PEG) forms hydrogen bonds with PEI, effectively barricading oxygen access and safeguarding against PEI oxidation. ED‐PEI/PEG@FS‐TBP achieves an outstanding CO2 adsorption capacity of 1.49 mmol g−1 at 298 K and 0.0004 bar. Notably, after 20 days of oxidative aging in an environment with 75% relative humidity and 383 K, ED‐PEI/PEG@FS‐TBP exhibits remarkable oxidative stability, with a deactivation rate constant (kdeact) 93% lower than that of PEI@FS. Its excellent oxidative stability, cycling stability, and high thermal stability, underscore its unparalleled potential for the capture of low‐concentration CO2.
High‐Performance Perovskite Flat Panel X‐Ray Imagers via Blade Coating
Authors: Zhang Aiping , Tie Shujie , Lu Xiaojuan , Tian Wanjia , Fan Zhenghui , Dong Siyin , Yuan Ruihan , Wu Congcong , Zheng Xiaojia 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPerovskite X‐ray detectors are recognized as the most promising candidates for low‐dose detectors due to their superior performance. However, it is still full of challenging in the fabrication of flat‐panel X‐ray imagers (FPXIs), primarily due to the absence of large area thick films that exhibit high uniformity and long‐term performance stability. A general synthesis route is urgently needed to grow large‐scale halide perovskite thick films directly on a pixeled thin‐film transistor (TFT) backplane with high uniformity, closing the gap between the great potential of perovskite X‐ray detectors and their entry into the market. In this work, an advanced precursor paste suitable for blade coating is developed to enable high‐throughput manufacturing of FPXIs. Highly uniform perovskite films with a thickness of 300‐micrometers are directly deposited onto pixeled TFT substrates by the blade‐coating method using the above paste, which governs a stable dark current and minimal noise of the X‐ray detectors. As a result, (BA)2(MA)9Pb10I31 perovskite X‐ray detectors achieved a high sensitivity of 15200 µC Gyair−1 cm−2 and a limit of detection (LoD) of 26.8 nGyair s−1. Moreover, FPXIs with a spatial resolution of 0.95 lp mm−1 (0.475 lp pixel−1) are obtained, which exhibits negligible signal crosstalk and excellent X‐ray imaging performance.
The use of a lateral ultrasound‐guided proximal radial, ulnar, median and musculocutaneous nerve block in a medium‐sized dog undergoing surgical repair of a humeral condylar fracture
Authors: Wringe Elliot , Clark Louise 
Published: December 2024

AbstractNovel ultrasound‐guided local‐anaesthetic blocks have become increasingly popular due to improved visualisation of anatomical structures, needle and probe handling, reduced risk of neuronal or vascular damage, increased patient safety and enhanced block efficacy. The proximal‐RUMM block, targeting the radial (R), ulnar (U), median (M) and musculocutaneous (M) nerves, is well established for small animal forelimb surgeries distal to the mid‐humerus and is an effective regional anaesthetic technique in dogs. The classic medial approach to the proximal‐RUMM block can be challenging due to small muscle mass, superficial nerve locations and risk of inadvertent intrathoracic or intravascular injections. Therefore, a lateral approach to the proximal‐RUMM block has been suggested to be beneficial in small patients and has been previously documented in a small dog undergoing elbow surgery. This case report documents the use of a lateral approach for ultrasound‐guided proximal‐RUMM block in a 14.5 kg dog undergoing humeral condyle fracture repair.