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Synthesis of amino acid surfactants bioinspired from melanin using ethyl protocatechuate
Authors: Chen Jiadong , Tang Weikang , Han Mengqi , Chen Qinfei , Zhou Hong , Zhang Yongkui , Liu Wenbin 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAmino acid surfactants are widely used in areas of life and industry. Biomimetic synthesis of a new type of amino acid surfactant was based on the melanogenesis using the natural substances ethyl protocatechuate. Ethyl protocatechuate was oxidized to o‐benzoquinone using silver oxide. The amino group of amino acids, including arginine, cysteine, glutamic acid, histidine, leucine, and threonine, was conjugated with o‐benzoquinone to synthesize melanin‐like amino acid surfactants. o‐Benzoquinone moiety behaved as hydrophobic part while amino acid residue served as hydrophilic head group. The critical micelle concentration of cysteine product was 1.18 mM. The melanin‐like amino acid surfactant showed excellent foamability, wettability, emulsification, solubilization, and dispersibility properties. Arginine product showed the longest foam half lifetime of 18 min; the wetting time of threonine product was 23 s; the emulsion delamination time of cysteine product was 1034 and 1940 s for liquid paraffin and soybean oil, respectively; threonine product had the most solubilization capacity of 9430 mL mol−1 of benzene; glutamic acid product showed the highest lime soap dispersing power value of 45.58%. It was the first invention for biomimetic synthesis of amino acid surfactant from aspect of both structure and route. Melanin‐like amino acid surfactant had promising potential in both fundamental research and industrial application.
Low‐Loss and Low‐Power Silicon Ring Based WDM 32×$\times$100 GHz Filter Enabled by a Novel Bend Design
Authors: Deng Qingzhong , El‐Saeed Ahmed H. , Elshazly Alaa , Lepage Guy , Marchese Chiara , Neutens Pieter , Kobbi Hakim , Magdziak Rafal , De Coster Jeroen , Vaskasi Javad Rahimi , Kim Minkyu , Tong Yeyu , Singh Neha , Filipcic Marko Ersek , Van Dorpe Pol , Croes Kristof , Chakrabarti Maumita , Velenis Dimitrios , De Heyn Peter , Verheyen Peter , Absil Philippe , Ferraro Filippo , Ban Yoojin , Van Campenhout Joris 
Published: November 2024

AbstractRing resonators are crucial in silicon photonics for various applications, but conventional designs face performance trade‐offs. Here a third‐order polynomial interconnected circular (TOPIC) bend is proposed to revolutionize the ring designs fundamentally. The TOPIC bend has a unique feature of continuous curvature and curvature derivative, which is theoretically derived to be essential for waveguide loss optimization. With the TOPIC bend, the silicon ring resonators demonstrated here have achieved three records to the best of our knowledge: the smallest radius (0.7 ) for silicon rings resonating with single guided mode, the lowest thermal tuning power (5.85 mW/) for silicon rings with 3.2 THz, and the first silicon ring‐based WDM 32100 GHz filter. The filter has doubled the channel amount compared to the state of the art, and meanwhile achieved low insertion loss (1.91 0.28 dB) and low tuning power (283 GHz ). Moreover, the TOPIC bend is not limited to ring applications, it can also be used to create bends with an arbitrary angle, with the advantages of ultra‐compact radius and heater integration, which are expected to replace all circular bends in integrated photonics, greatly reducing system size and power consumption.
Three‐dimensional braided composites with auxetic behavior in the transverse plane and equal Poisson's ratios along principal directions
Authors: Punith P. , Pakhare K. S. , Santhosh B. , Nair R. G. , Guruprasad P. J. , Naik N. K. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractAnalytical homogenization technique for obtaining elastic properties of three‐dimensional braided composites is presented. The effect of braiding angle on Poisson's ratios, configurations exhibiting equal Poisson's ratios along principal directions of braided composite representative unit cells (RUCs) and auxetic behavior in the transverse plane of RUCs are investigated. Two unique braided composite RUCs are presented. The exact jamming condition is utilized for obtaining braided composite configurations. The 4‐axes and 5‐axes arrangements are examined for each RUC. Obtained numerical results are compared with results reported in the literature. Equal Poisson's ratios along global orthonormal directions of both RUCs are achievable.Highlights
Two RUCs for three‐dimensional braided composites have been identified.
Composites with auxetic behavior are possible for a range of braiding angles.
Composites with equal Poisson's ratios are possible for a few braiding angles.
Modeling of a sandwich beam with viscoelastic core partially supported by elastic foundation under moving load
Authors: Xiao Lili , Gao Lei , Zhou Dianyi 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThis research presents a novel investigation into the dynamic response of a sandwich beam distinguished by a viscoelastic core and functionally graded graphene platelet‐reinforced composite (FG‐GPLRC) face sheets. Notably, this study marks the first exploration of the impact of a partial Winkler elastic foundation on this configuration. Every nanocomposite layer consists of a laminate in which graphene platelets (GPLs) are evenly dispersed and arranged in a random orientation. Homogenization of FG‐GPLRC face sheets follows the Halpin–Tsai micromechanical rule, and their constitutive behavior adheres to the Hooke law. The viscoelastic core is modeled using the Kelvin–Voigt constitutive law. The first‐order sandwich theory defines the sandwich structure's displacements. This theory considers both shear deformations and rotary inertias for all sandwich layers. The problem is tackled through the Chebyshev–Ritz method and the Newmark time marching technique. A comprehensive verification analysis is conducted by comparing the findings with other existing experimental, numerical, and analytical results found in the literature. This combined approach reveals compelling insights into the interplay of sandwich composition, geometry, and boundary conditions.Highlights
Viscoelastic core effectively dampens dynamic responses in sandwich beams.
Doubling face sheet thickness reduces maximum deflection by 31%.
Halving core thickness leads to a 53% reduction in dynamic deformation.
1% GPL reinforcement by weight reduces transverse displacement by 44%.
Extending elastic foundation decreases deflection by 25% but shows diminishing returns.
Reinforcement Learning Based Reciprocal Decision‐Making in Multi‐Player Pursuit‐Evasion Differential Games
Authors: Lu Shi , Yang Hao 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTThis paper investigates reciprocal decision‐making in multi‐player pursuit‐evasion (MPE) differential games by analyzing altruistic decision‐making among players. The irrational decision‐making motivated by altruism is modeled by introducing a distance term between cooperative players and common adversaries into the original performance function. Based on the new performance function, the Nash policy under irrationality is first sought using the maximum principle, based on which reinforcement learning is proposed to approximate the Nash policy. Subsequently, sufficient conditions are proposed to determine whether irrational decision‐making is egoistic or altruistic and whether reciprocity is generated under altruistic decision‐making among players. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed results is verified by a numerical example.
Social debate and hate speech around the Trans Law in Spain: A systematic literature review
Authors: Sánchez‐Holgado Patricia , Gomes‐Barbosa Marcos , Mera‐Alonso Diego José , Arcila‐Calderón Carlos 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe objective of this work is to identify the social debate generated in Spain by the approval of the Law for the real and effective equality of trans people and for the guarantee of the rights of LGTBI people. A systematic literature review is carried out. The results analyze both the actors and arguments around the Law and its wording, as well as the role played by social networks, such as Twitter, in the formulation of the conflict, with the prevalence of discriminatory messages of hate speech. As conclusions, the main points of debate are self‐determination, depathologization, the trans minors' rights, and the situation of discrimination of LGTBI people in social and work environments.
Bisphenol B Exposure Promotes Melanoma Progression via Dysregulation of Lipid Metabolism in C57BL/6J Mice
Authors: Ma Xuening , Shao Qianchao , Huang Shuxian , Zhang Weigao , Liu Hu , Jiayi Xu , Zhao Xunan , Li Peiqi , Shao Da , Bu YuanQing , Weng Dan 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTThe increasing incidence of cancer underscore the necessity of investigating contributors such as endocrine‐disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including bisphenol A (BPA). Although BPA's risks are well‐documented, comprehensive studies on its substitutes, such as bisphenol B (BPB), are limited. Dysregulated lipid metabolism is a hallmark of cancer progression. Our previous work demonstrated that BPA and bisphenol S (BPS) disrupt lipid metabolism via the peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor γ (PPARγ) pathway. We hence hypothesized that BPB might similarly perturb lipid metabolism and promote tumor growth. BPB's impact on lipid metabolism was investigated in vitro and in vivo using B16 melanoma cancer cells. Our findings indicate BPB exposure significantly increased lipid metabolism in B16 cells, enhancing cell proliferation and migration, and promoting tumor development in mice. Utilizing siRNA transfection or chemical inhibitor, we found that stearoyl‐CoA desaturase‐1 (SCD1), a key enzyme in lipid synthesis pathway, was required for BPB‐induced lipid accumulation and cancer cell migration. Docking analysis revealed BPB may activate gene expression related to lipid metabolism and angiogenesis by interacting with PPARγ and hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α). This study illuminates BPB's potential role in advancing melanoma through lipid metabolism manipulation, highlighting the need for further research into the safety of BPA substitutes and their impact on cancer development.
Computational approaches for circRNA-disease association prediction: a review
Authors: Niu Mengting , Chen Yaojia , Wang Chunyu , Zou Quan , Xu Lei 
Published: November 2024

AbstractCircular RNA (circRNA) is a covalently closed RNA molecule formed by back splicing. The role of circRNAs in posttranscriptional gene regulation provides new insights into several types of cancer and neurological diseases. CircRNAs are associated with multiple diseases and are emerging biomarkers in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The associations prediction is one of the current research hotspots in the field of bioinformatics. Although research on circRNAs has made great progress, the traditional biological method of verifying circRNA-disease associations is still a great challenge because it is a difficult task and requires much time. Fortunately, advances in computational methods have made considerable progress in circRNA research. This review comprehensively discussed the functions and databases related to circRNA, and then focused on summarizing the calculation model of related predictions, detailed the mainstream algorithm into 4 categories, and analyzed the advantages and limitations of the 4 categories. This not only helps researchers to have overall understanding of circRNA, but also helps researchers have a detailed understanding of the past algorithms, guide new research directions and research purposes to solve the shortcomings of previous research.
Identifikation peroxisomaler Proteine durch quantitative SWATH-MS
Authors: Drews Oliver , Singin Öznur , Islinger Markus 
Published: November 2024

AbstractOrganelle proteomics is a valuable approach to identify novel proteins in a confined cellular compartment thereby increasing our understanding of the function of individual organelles in cellular metabolism or signaling. A major obstacle in annotating organelle proteomes by mass spectrometry(MS)-based proteomics is to distinguish between true organelle constituents and contaminants co-purified during fractionation. Here we give a short summary on a recently developed quantitative SWATH-MS approach to characterize the proteome of peroxisomes from mouse liver.
On choice inconsistency: the ‘error’ error in behavioural paternalism
Authors: Oliver Adam 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
A core normative assumption of welfare economics is that people ought to maximise utility and, as a corollary of that, they should be consistent in their choices. Behavioural economists have observed that people demonstrate systematic choice inconsistences, but rather than relaxing the normative assumption of utility maximisation they tend to attribute these behaviours to individual error. I argue in this article that this, in itself, is an error – an ‘error error’. In reality, a planner cannot hope to understand the multifarious desires that drive a person’s choices. Consequently, she is not able to discern which choice in an inconsistent set is erroneous. Moreover, those who are inconsistent may view neither of their choices as erroneous if the context reacts meaningfully with their valuation of outcomes. Others are similarly opposed to planners paternalistically intervening in the market mechanism to correct for behavioural inconsistencies, and advocate that the free market is the best means by which people can settle on mutually agreeable exchanges. However, I maintain that policymakers have a legitimate role in also enhancing people’s agentic capabilities. The most important way in which to achieve this is to invest in aspects of human capital and to create institutions that are broadly considered foundational to a person’s agency. However, there is also a role for so-called boosts to help to correct basic characterisation errors. I further contend that government regulations against self-interested acts of behavioural-informed manipulation by one party over another are legitimate, to protect the manipulated party from undesired inconsistency in their choices.
Transitional Justice to Address Genocide Denial: A Case Study of the Rohingya in Myanmar
Authors: Hossain Mohammad Pizuar 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This empirical study examines the potential and the obstacles of transitional justice in addressing the denial of the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar (also known as Burma). It utilizes a qualitative research approach, drawing on relevant scholarship of truth-seeking as a transitional justice mechanism, criminology and international law. Empirical data were collected through in-depth interviews with victims of the Rohingya community and key informants in two separate stages between 2022 and 2023. This study presents an interdisciplinary approach to assess the role of a truth commission – a truth-seeking tool – in confronting Myanmar’s denial of this crime. It suggests that examining amnesties, as well as disarmament, reintegration and rehabilitation programmes for the individual perpetrators within the framework of a truth commission can provide a more nuanced discourse of addressing the decades-long denial of the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar.
Relationship Between Resilience, Emergency Response Capacity, and Occupational Stressors of New Nurse During the Re-outbreak of COVID-19 in China
Authors: Chen Zhen , Li Renhua , Zhao Xu , Li Ziqiong , Zhou Sumei , Zhang Kebiao 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Objectives
The emergency response capacity of nurses is quite important during the COVID-19 epidemic. This study aimed to determine the relationship of resilience with emergency response capacity and occupational stresses during COVID-19 re-outbreak.

Methods
This is a cross-sectional study that involved 241 new nurses. Questionnaires (including demographic characteristics and self-report questionnaires) were sent via QR code and used to conduct an online survey of new nurses. Resilience, emergency response capacity, and occupational stressors were measured using questionnaires.

Results
Mean resilience score was 62.68 ± 14.04, which corresponds to a moderate level. Age, marital status, and work experience were significantly associated with resilience (P = 0.037, P = 0.046, P = 0.011) and emergency response capacity (P = 0.018, P = 0.045, P < 0.000). Total score and 3 dimensions of resilience were positively correlated with emergency response competency questionnaire and 3 dimensions (P < 0.01). Total scores of the nurse job stress scale and patient care dimension were negatively correlated with resilience scores (P < 0.05). Resilience played a partial mediating role in occupational stressors and emergency response capacity, and mediating effect accounted for 45.79% of the total effect.

Conclusions
The nursing superintendent must pay more attention to the resiliency of new nurses to reduce occupational stressors and improve emergency response capacity while helping new nurses cope with COVID-19 re-outbreak.
Online Social Interaction for COVID-19 in Asia
Authors: Yum Seungil 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
While prior studies have barely explored social interaction for COVID-19 across Asia, this study highlights how people interact with each other for the COVID-19 pandemic among India, Japan, and South Korea based on social network analysis by employing NodeXL for Twitter between July 27 and July 28, 2020. This study finds that the Ministry of Health and Prime Minister of India, news media of Japan, and the president of South Korea play the most essential role in social networks in their country, respectively. Second, governmental key players play the most crucial role in South Korea, whereas they play the least role in India. Third, the Indian are interested in COVID-19 deaths, the Japanese care about the information of COVID-19 patients, and the South Korean focus on COVID-19 vaccines. Therefore, governments and disease experts should explore their social interaction based on the characteristics of social networks to release important news and information in a timely manner.
National Burden and Epidemiological Features of Mass Casualty Incidents in Spain, from 2014 to 2022
Authors: Arcos González Pedro , Gan Rick Kye , Cernuda Martínez José Antonio 
Published: November 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs) pose significant challenges to health care systems, especially regarding emergency preparedness and response. This study aims to analyze the epidemiological characteristics and burden of MCIs in Spain from 2014 to 2022, focusing on the type, frequency, and impact of these incidents on public health and emergency services.

Methods
A population-based retrospective observational study examined MCIs in Spain between January 2014 and December 2022. Data were collected from various emergency services. Incidents involving 4 or more victims requiring medical assistance and ambulance mobilization were included. The study categorized MCIs into 5 types: road traffic accidents, fires and explosions, chemical poisonings, maritime accidents, and others.

Results
A total of 1618 MCIs resulting in 8556 victims were identified, averaging 15 (95% CI, 11-19) incidents per month, with 79% due to road traffic accidents and 13% to fires and explosions, which also had the highest average of 7.6 victims per incident. Despite maritime accidents comprising only 1.9% of incidents, they had the highest fatality rate. MCIs were more frequent on weekends, in January and July, and between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM. The average response time was 38 minutes, with 35% of victims sustaining severe injuries.

Conclusions
Despite a slight decrease in annual MCIs from 2014 to 2022 in Spain, the trend is not statistically significant. The study highlights the need for a national registry and standardized data collection to enhance emergency preparedness and response planning and facilitate the reduction of the MCI burden.
Global threat status, rarity, and species distribution affect prevalence of Atlantic Forest endemic birds in citizen-collected datasets
Authors: Forti Lucas Rodriguez , da Silva Passetti Ana Marta P. R. , Oliveira Talita , Lima Juan , Queiros Arthur , Lopes Maria Alice Dantas Ferreira , Szabo Judit K. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The Atlantic Forest is one of the most threatened biomes globally. Data from monitoring programs are necessary to evaluate the conservation status of species, prioritise conservation actions and to evaluate the effectiveness of these actions. Birds are particularly well represented in citizen-collected datasets that are used worldwide in ecological and conservation studies. Here, we analyse presence-only data from three online citizen science datasets of Atlantic Forest endemic bird species to evaluate whether the representation of these species was correlated with their global threat status, range and estimated abundance. We conclude that even though species are over- and under-represented with regard to their presumed abundance, data collected by citizen scientists can be used to infer species distribution and, to a lesser degree, species abundance. This pattern holds true for species across global threat status.
Can simulated experience be harnessed to help people make investment decisions?
Authors: Lejarraga Tomás , Ranganathan Kavitha , Wulff Dirk U. 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
To make profitable investment decisions, investors must know and understand their risks. They can learn about these risks in different ways. Evidence suggests that investors who learn from a ‘risk tool’ simulator perceive financial risk more accurately, feel more informed and confident, and thus take on more financial risk. We attempt a conceptual replication of these findings, exploring whether they extend from kind to wicked environments and to investors with some investment experience. We conducted four studies online, amounting to 3,804 participants, and observe that neither the risk tool nor any of the other risk communication interventions lead to different risk taking or to different subjective representations of risk relative to a control condition in which participants received no intervention. We evaluated several moderators, but none could explain the absence of an intervention effect, suggesting that the effect of risk tools and other interventions could be limited.
Indigenising a business curriculum in Australian higher education: National data and perspectives of the business educators
Authors: McPhail Ruth , Bodle Kerry , Harris Kathy , Daly Amanda 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Historically, the higher education curriculum in business degrees has contained little or no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (herein ‘Indigenous’) content. With the increase in awareness at the societal level, Australian university business schools need to change and design the curriculum, so that students graduate with the capability to engage with Indigenous businesses, individuals, and communities while understanding contemporary policy and business including sustainability, Human Resources, supply chain, and governance. First, secondary data from Australian Department of Education, Skills, and Employment were collected on Indigenous and non-Indigenous higher education students is presented to establish the current levels of student’s access and completion rates in management, commerce and business areas. Secondly, focus groups were held to gain the views of educators who have taught Indigenous curriculum in Foundation business and commerce curriculum and share their perceptions of the impact of this on students and themselves. The secondary data presented show the imperative of providing strategies to support and opportunities to Indigenous students and that by embedding Indigenous knowledge students can build awareness and connection leading to short and long term improvements. Information gathered from the research can be used to support the largely positive impact teaching Indigenous curriculum thereby addressing government policies in closing the gap of education and employment.