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Clinical outcomes of arthroscopic suture fixation combined with loop plate vs. posterior approach open reduction and cannulated screw fixation for treating tibial avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament: a retrospective study
Authors: Zhang Lan , Guo Dan 
Published: November 2024

Background
Comparison of the efficacy of arthroscopic suture fixation combined with loop plate vs. the posterior approach involving open reduction and intramedullary nail fixation in treating posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures (PCLTAFs).

Methods
A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients diagnosed with PCLTAF who were admitted to Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital between June 2019 and March 2022. Based on distinct surgical procedures, the patients were categorized into two groups: arthroscopic group (33 cases), involving a single bone tunnel, high-strength suture, loop plate, and anchor screw fixed under arthroscopy, and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) group (13 cases), involving a modified posterior medial approach and fixation using 1–2 cannulated screws. Key parameters, including surgical duration, postoperative fracture alignment, fracture-healing duration, range of motion changes, postoperative Lysholm scores, and VAS scores were documented and compared between the two groups.

Results
The study cohort comprised 46 patients, with 28 males and 18 females, and the median age was 29 years old (range: 15–69). There were no significant differences in the baseline characteristics, including knee Lysholm scores, between the two groups. The arthroscopic group exhibited significant improvement in all eight Lysholm score indicators (all P < 0.001). The total Lysholm score also exhibited significant improvement before and after surgery in both groups (P < 0.001). Following surgery, the arthroscopic group demonstrated improvements in all indicators, but had a slightly longer operating time compared to the ORIF group. No significant differences were observed in the Lysholm scores for the knee joint between the two patient groups before and after surgery (P > 0.05).

Conclusions
Arthroscopic suture fixation in conjunction with looped plate binding can significantly improve knee function and clinical effect for patients in the treatment of PCLTAF, promotingearly postoperative functional recovery of patients.
Effect of Sowing Date and Plant Growth Regulators on Growth and Yield Attributes of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Grown at AEZ-9 of Bangladesh
Authors: Rana Md. Sohel , Ahmed Masuma , Nasim Md Roconuzzaman , Hossain Md Maruf , Jolly Nilufer Yasmin , Shahrin Kazi Rifat , Hoque Mohammad Amdadul , Kader Md. Abdul , Hasan Ahmed Khairul 
Published: November 2024

A field experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, from November 2019 to March 2020 to assess the combined effects of sowing date and plant growth regulators (PGRs) on the growth and yield of wheat cv BARI Gom-33. The experiment was conducted in a split-plot design with three replications, with sowing dates in the main plots and PGRs in the sub-plots, totaling 36 plots (12 treatments × 3 replications). Results of the study revealed that sowing on 5th December with Gibberellic Acid (GA3) application increased grain yield by 25.62% over the control. This sowing date also produced 7.59% and 12.83% higher yields than early and late sowing dates, respectively. The results suggest that sowing on 5th December combined with GA3 application effectively optimizes wheat growth and yield, providing a promising approach for enhancing wheat production and supporting sustainable agriculture.
Effect of Two Biofertilisers Based on Endophytic Fungi on Fall Armyworm Infestations in Maize Production in the Kara Region of Togo, West Africa
Authors: Kpanegue Essossiname , Tchabi Atti , Sourassou Nazer Famah , Kombieni Emmanuel , Tchanssanti Latifou , Gmakouba Tighankoumi 
Published: November 2024

Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of two biofertilisers based on endophytic fungi on infestation rates, foliar damage and maize yield losses caused by the armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, a worst maize pest.
Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three types of treatments.
Place and Duration of Study: Agronomic Experimentation Station of Tchitchao, Kara (Togo), between October 2019 and March 2020.
Methodology: A complete randomized block design was used with three types of treatments: (i) maize seeds inoculated with Glomus sp. strain 142, (ii) maize seeds inoculated with Mycotri, (iii) maize seedlings fertilized with NPK and urea and finally (iv) a control consisting of seeds and/or seedlings of maize neither fertilized nor inoculated.
Results: The results show that the plots treated with endophytic fungi recorded significantly lower infestation rates compared with the fertiliser treatments and the control. The highest infestation rates were 54% at 38 days after sowing (DAS) and 45% at 31 DAS for treatments with 5.35 x 105 spores/ha Glomus sp. and 0.38 kg/ha Mycotri, respectively, compared with 78% at 31 DAS and 62% at 38 DAS for fertiliser treatments and the control. The highest level of leaf damage, 2.92, was observed at 33 DAS on the plots fertilised with fertiliser, compared with scores of 2.53 and 2.38 for the plots mycorrhised with Glomus sp. and Mycotri, respectively. Yields were significantly higher in the fertilised plots (3.87 t/ha), followed by the mycorrhised plots (2.62-3.01 t/ha) and the control (1.73 t/ha).
Conclusion: The endophytic fungi enabled the plants to tolerate fall armyworms attacks better than the controls, offering an alternative to chemical fertilisers and an effective option for managing soil fertility and controlling Spodoptera frugiperda.
Crosstalk between Autophagy and Nanomaterials: Internalization, Activation, Termination
Authors: Wei Fujing , Duan Yixiang 
Published: November 2018

AbstractNanomaterials (NMs) are comprehensively applied in biomedicine due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Autophagy, as an evolutionarily conserved cellular quality control process, is closely associated with the effect of NMs on cells. In this review, the recent advances in NM‐induced/inhibited autophagy (NM‐phagy) are summarized, with an aim to present a comprehensive description of the mechanisms of NM‐phagy from the perspective of internalization, activation, and termination, thereby bridging autophagy and nanomaterials. Several possible mechanisms are extensively reviewed including the endocytosis pathway of NMs and the related cross components (clathrin and adaptor protein 2 (AP‐2), adenosine diphosphate (ADP)‐ribosylation factor 6 (Arf6), Rab, UV radiation resistance associated gene (UVRAG)), three main stress mechanisms (oxidative stress, damaged organelles stress, and toxicity stress), and several signal pathway–related molecules. The mechanistic insight is beneficial to understand the autophagic response to NMs or NMs' regulation of autophagy. The challenges currently encountered and research trend in the field of NM‐phagy are also highlighted. It is hoped that the NM‐phagy discussion in this review with the focus on the mechanistic aspects may serve as a guideline for future research in this field.
Novel 2D Nanosheets with Potential Applications in Heavy Metal Purification: A Review
Authors: Fu Liangjie , Yan Zhaoli , Zhao Qihang , Yang Huaming 
Published: November 2018

AbstractOver the past decades, extensive studies have been carried out for the design of advanced materials for water purification. Heavy metal pollution in water is a serious global environmental problem due to their toxicity and carcinogenicity. With the discovery of graphene, novel 2D nanosheets, derived from the wide variety of traditional materials, have emerged as some of the most promising candidates for heavy metal purification. This review summarizes the recent progress on the novel 2D nanosheets with their applications in heavy metal purification. First, the authors introduce the unique advances on 2D nanomaterials, followed by the description of their composition and crystal structures. Some novel 2D nanosheets with great success in heavy metal purification field are then summarized, including insights on their advantages over traditional materials and limitations in practical applications, along with some advances in interfacial structure modifications for future work. The functional design of more and more novel 2D interfacial materials with unique properties is still demanding for future industrial applications.
Tunable Infrared Devices via Ferroelectric Domain Reconfiguration
Authors: Beechem Thomas E. , Goldflam Michael D. , Sinclair Michael B. , Peters David W. , McDonald Anthony E. , Paisley Elizabeth A. , Kitahara Andrew R. , Drury Daniel E. , Burckel D. Bruce , Finnegan Patrick S. , Kim Jong‐Woo , Choi Yongseong , Ryan Philip J. , Ihlefeld Jon F. 
Published: November 2018

AbstractDespite widespread use in sensing, electro‐optics, and catalysis, plasmonic elements are typically static in their spectral response. The subwavelength spatial confinement and enhanced electric fields intrinsic to plasmons provide a lever to realize dynamic spectral tunability—and thus multifunctional optical components—as small alterations in their dielectric environment are amplified by these effects. Here, electric‐field (DC) control of phonon modes is leveraged in lead zirconate titante (PZT) ferroelectric bilayers to create tunable long‐wave infrared (LWIR) plasmonic devices that demonstrate a combination of advantages—speed (>10 kHz), latching, and low‐power switching (<1 µJ mm−2)—unavailable together in approaches reported heretofore. Mechanistically, bias‐induced domain reconfiguration alters the phonon energies defining PZT's optical permittivity, which determines the gap plasmon formed within the ferroelectric resting between patterned metal contacts. The utility of ferroelectrics for tunable plasmonic devices is thus demonstrated while highlighting the promise of leveraging phonons for these purposes.
C−I‐Selective Cross‐Coupling Enabled by a Cationic Palladium Trimer
Authors: Diehl Claudia J. , Scattolin Thomas , Englert Ulli , Schoenebeck Franziska 
Published: November 2018

AbstractWhile there is a growing interest in harnessing synergistic effects of more than one metal in catalysis, relatively little is known beyond bimetallic systems. This report describes the straightforward access to an air‐stable Pd trimer and presents unambiguous reactivity data of its privileged capability to differentiate C−I over C−Br bonds in C−C bond formations (arylation and alkylation) of polyhalogenated arenes, which typical Pd0 and PdI‐PdI catalysts fail to deliver. Experimental and computational reactivity data, including the first location of a transition state for bond activation by the trimer, are presented, supporting direct trimer reactivity to be feasible.
Cleaner preparation of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/barium titanate composites: Thermal, mechanical, and dielectric properties and relaxation dynamics
Authors: Jiao Y. Q. , Deng L. M. , Yang S. Y. , Zhang P. 
Published: November 2018

ABSTRACTTraditional polymer composite preparation techniques often employ organic solvents, which can damage the environment, to disperse inorganic fillers. In this article, classic nanocomposites with poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) polymer matrices and BaTiO3 nanoparticle (BTP) fillers were created by a clean method combining planetary ball milling with an ultracentrifugal mill and then hot pressed into thin films. The microstructures, properties and relaxation dynamics of the thin films were characterized and analyzed. Scanning electron microscopy results demonstrated that BTP was homogeneously dispersed in the PVDF matrix. The thermal, mechanical, and dielectric properties were comparable to those of composite films prepared by solution mixing. Dielectric analysis revealed that the dielectric constant of the thin films reached 14 (104 Hz) when the volume fraction of BTP was 30%; however, the dielectric loss was 0.1 (104 Hz). Additionally, the dielectric loss spectra fitted with the Havriliak−Negami (H−N) and Vogel Fulcher equations were employed to analyze the relaxation dynamics of the nanocomposites. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019, 136, 47254.
Synthesis and Evaluation of Water‐Soluble 2‐Aryl‐1‐Sulfonylpyrrolidine Derivatives as Bacterial Biofilm Formation Inhibitors
Authors: Smolobochkin Andrey V. , Muravyeva Ekaterina A. , Vagapova Liliya I. , Knyazeva Irina R. , Voronina Julia K. , Burilov Alexander R. , Pudovik Michail A. , Gildebrant Anastasiya V. , Sazykin Ivan S. , Sazykina Marina A. , Gazizov Almir S. 
Published: November 2018

AbstractThe approach to the novel 1‐[(2‐aminoethyl)sulfonyl]‐2‐arylpyrrolidines via unique intramolecular cyclization/aza‐Michael reactions of N‐(4,4‐diethoxybutyl)ethenesulfonamide have been developed, which benefits from high yields of target compounds, mild reaction conditions, usage of inexpensive and low‐toxic reagents, and allows for wide variability in both amine and aryl moieties. Biotesting with whole‐cell luminescent bacterial biosensors responding to DNA damage showed that all tested compounds are not genotoxic. Tested compounds differently affect the formation of biofilms by Vibrio aquamarinus DSM 26054. Some of the tested compounds were found to suppress the bacterial biofilms growth and thus are promising candidates for further studies.
Rapid and High‐Yield Electrosynthesis of Benzisoxazole and Some Derivatives
Authors: Hosseini Seyyedamirhossein , Bawel Seth A. , Mubarak Mohammad S. , Peters Dennis G. 
Published: November 2018

AbstractCyclic voltammetry and controlled‐potential (bulk) electrolysis have been used to explore the electrochemical reduction of o‐nitrobenzaldehyde (o‐NBA) and 8 other aldehydes and ketones at glassy carbon cathodes in dimethylformamide containing various tetraalkylammonium tetrafluoroborate salts along with a proton donor (4‐chlorophenol). Cyclic voltammograms for reduction of o‐NBA exhibit three cathodic peaks attributable in succession to (a) one‐electron generation of the nitro radical‐anion, (b) three‐electron formation of the hydroxylamine, and (c) two‐electron production of benzisoxazole (anthranil). These findings have been employed to develop efficient controlled‐potential (bulk) electrosyntheses of the following compounds: benzisoxazole, methylbenzo[c]isoxazole, [1,3]dioxolo[4′,5′,4,5]benzo[1,2‐c]isoxazole, naphtho[2,3‐c]isoxazole, 6‐chlorobenzo[c]isoxazole, 6‐methoxybenzo[c]isoxazole, 3‐methyl‐benzo[c]isoxazole, 3‐isopropylbenzo[c]isoxazole, and 3‐phenylbenzo[c]isoxazole. In addition, we have examined the use of a variety of proton donors to optimize the production of the desired product, and we have been able to recover the proton donor at the conclusion of the electrosynthesis. In each case, the synthesized product was separated by means of normal phase chromatography and identified with the aid of NMR spectros‐copy, gas chromatography (GC), and gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS). Isolated yields of the desired products range from 63 to 92 %. Moreover, our electrosyntheses are catalyst‐free, environmentally green, and rapid (∼30 min).
Liquid‐Repellent Metal Oxide Photocatalysts
Authors: Chen Liwei , Hong Jinkee , Butt Hans‐Jürgen , Wooh Sanghyuk 
Published: November 2018

AbstractMetal oxide photocatalysts (MOPCs) decompose organic molecules under illumination. However, the application of MOPCs in industry and research is currently limited by their intrinsic hydrophilicity because MOPCs can be wetted by most liquids. To achieve liquid repellency, the surface needs to possess a low surface energy, but most organic molecules with low surface energy are degraded by photocatalytic activity. Herein, current methods to achieve liquid repellency on MOPCs, while preventing degradation of hydrophobic coatings, are reviewed. Classically, composite materials containing MOPCs and hydrophobic organic compounds possess good liquid repellency. However, composites normally form irregular coatings and are hard to prepare on surfaces such as those that are mesoporous or nanostructured. In addition, the adhesion of composites to substrates is often weak, resulting in delamination. Recent studies have shown that the direct grafting reaction of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) from silicone oil (methyl‐terminated PDMS) under illumination results in a stable polymer brush. This easy and simple grafting method allows us to create stable liquid‐repellent surfaces on MOPCs of various types, structures, and sizes. In particular, super‐liquid‐repellent drops with an underlying air layer can be created on PDMS‐grafted nano‐/microstructured MOPCs. Potential applications of surfaces combining liquid repellency and photocatalytic activity are also discussed; thus offering new ways of using MOPCs in a wider range of applications.
Modularization in the Process Industry: Report from ACHEMA 2018
Authors: Fasel Henrik , Bruns Bastian , Riese Julia , Lier Stefan , Grünewald Marcus 
Published: November 2018

AbstractAuf der ACHEMA 2018 wurden verschiedene Aussteller aus verschiedenen Bereichen der Verfahrenstechnik zu ihrem allgemeinen Verständnis des Begriffs Modularisierung befragt. Insbesondere wurden sie gefragt, ob und wie ihr Unternehmen die Modularisierung bereits in ihren verschiedenen Geschäftsbereichen integriert. Die Interviews zeigten, dass es unter den befragten Unternehmen ein besseres Verständnis von Modularisierung gibt als erwartet. Dennoch stellte sich heraus, dass dieses Verständnis je nach Geschäftsfeld des Unternehmens unterschiedlich ist. Einige Aussteller wenden die Modularisierung bereits in ihrem Produktportfolio an, z. B. beim Bau modularer Apparate oder Produktionsanlagen.
Process Technology at ACHEMA 2018
Authors: Kleiber Michael 
Published: November 2018

AbstractObwohl es nicht unbedingt der Schwerpunkt der ACHEMA 2018 war, gab es doch einige bemerkenswerte Neuerungen auf dem Gebiet der Prozesstechnik. Hervorzuheben sind hier die Themen Mikroverfahrenstechnik, Einbauten für Destillationskolonnen und neue Entwicklungen auf dem Gebiet der Wärmeübertrager. Insbesondere wurden durch neue Einsatzmöglichkeiten korrosionsbeständiger Werkstoffe und neue Möglichkeiten ihrer Bearbeitung eine Anzahl eleganter Lösungen für bekannte Problemstellungen gefunden.
Single Molecule RNA FISH (smFISH) in Whole‐Mount Mouse Embryonic Organs
Authors: Wang Shaohe 
Published: November 2018

AbstractSingle molecule RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization (smFISH) has become the standard tool for high spatial resolution analysis of gene expression in the context of tissue organization. This article describes protocols to perform smFISH on whole‐mount mouse embryonic organs, where tissue organization can be compared to RNA expression by co‐immunostaining of known protein markers. An enzymatic labeling strategy is also introduced to produce low‐cost smFISH probes. Important considerations and practical guidelines for imaging smFISH samples using fluorescence confocal microscopy are described. Finally, a suite of custom‐written ImageJ macros is included with detailed instructions to enable semi‐automated smFISH image analysis of both 2D and 3D images. © 2018 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Paternity analysis, pollen flow, and spatial genetic structure of a natural population ofEuterpe precatoriain the Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Ramos Santiago Linorio Ferreyra , Dequigiovanni Gabriel , Sebbenn Alexandre Magno , Lopes Maria Teresa Gomes , Macêdo Jeferson Luis Vasconcelos de , Veasey Elizabeth Ann , Alves‐Pereira Alessandro , Silva Perla Pimentel da , Garcia José Nivaldo , Kageyama Paulo Yoshio 
Published: November 2018

AbstractEuterpe precatoria, known as açaí do Amazonas, is a regionally important palm of the Amazon rainforest for the fruit production through extractive agriculture. Little information is available with regard to genetic diversity, gene flow, and spatial genetic structure (SGS) of açaí populations, which are essential for the use, management, and conservation of genetic resources of the species. This research aimed to assess the genetic diversity, inbreeding level, SGS, and gene flow in four ontogenetic stages of a naturalE. precatoriapopulation in the Brazilian Amazon, based on 18 microsatellite loci. The study was carried out in a natural population dispersed in an area of about 10 ha. Leaf tissues of 248 plants were mapped and sampled and classified into four ontogenetic stages: reproductive (59), immature (70), young (60), and seedling (59). Genetic diversity indices were high for all ontogenetic stages. The fixation index (F) for all ontogenetic stages was not significantly different from zero, indicating the absence of inbreeding. A significant SGS was found for all ontogenetic stages (68–110 m), indicating seed dispersal over short distances. Paternity analysis detected pollen immigration of 39.1%, a selfing rate of 4.2%, and a mean pollen dispersal distance within the population of 531 m. The results indicate substantial allele input in the population via pollen immigration, contributing to the maintenance of the genetic diversity of the population. However, within a population, the renewal with new progenies selected from seed plants spaced at least 110 m apart is important to avoid collecting seeds from related plants.
Translating genomic risk into an early detection strategy for sarcoma
Authors: Ballinger Mandy L. , Pinese Mark , Thomas David M. 
Published: November 2018

AbstractSarcomas have a strong genetic etiology, and the study of families affected by sarcomas has informed much of what we now understand of modern cancer biology. The recent emergence of powerful genetic technologies has led to astonishing reductions in costs and increased throughput. In the clinic, these technologies are revealing a previously unappreciated and rich landscape of genetic cancer risk. In addition to both known and new cancer risk mutations, genomic tools are cataloguing complex and polygenic risk patterns, collectively explaining between 15–25% of apparently sporadic sarcoma cases. The impact on clinical management is exemplified by Li‐Fraumeni Syndrome, the most penetrant sarcoma syndrome. Whole body magnetic resonance imaging can identify surgically resectable cancers in up to one in ten individuals with Li‐Fraumeni Syndrome. Taken together, parallel developments in genomics, therapeutics and imaging technologies will drive closer engagement between genetics and multidisciplinary care of the sarcoma patient in the 21st century.