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Dietary Buglossoides arvensis Oil as a Potential Candidate to Substitute Fish Oil in Rainbow Trout Diets
Authors: Fickler Anna , Staats Stefanie , Hasler Mario , Rimbach Gerald , Schulz Carsten 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThe utilization of vegetable oils in salmonid diets substantially decreased the body content of omega‐3 long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n‐3 LC‐PUFA), and thus the product quality for human consumption. Therefore, new ingredients for aquaculture feeds are needed that maximize the deposition of health‐promoting n‐3 LC‐PUFA. This study investigated Buglossoides arvensis (Ahiflower) oil, a plant oil rich in alpha‐linolenic acid (18:3n‐3, ALA) and stearidonic acid (18:4n‐3, SDA), as a source of n‐3 fatty acids in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) nutrition. Rainbow trout (87.4 ± 0.6 g) were fed for 56 days. The oils of the control diet (FV) were substituted by Ahiflower oil at 33%, 66%, and 100% (A33, A66, A100). Dietary Ahiflower oil increased the final body weights of fish. mRNA steady state levels of fatty acyl desaturase 2a (delta‐6) (fads2a(d6)) and 2b (delta‐5) (fads2b(d5)) as well as carnitine palmitoyl transferase 1 a (cpt1a) were not altered by dietary treatments. In contrast, cpt1c mRNA steady state levels were significantly downregulated in samples of fish fed A66 and A100. Significantly higher eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5n‐3, EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n‐3, DHA) levels were found in the liver and significantly higher EPA levels in the fillet of rainbow trout of A66 and A100 compared to FV. The content of DHA in fillets of fish fed Ahiflower oil was not significantly different to fish fed FV. Thus, high dietary amounts of Ahiflower oil can compensate for reduced dietary EPA and DHA levels.
Synthesis and Structure of Optically Active Oligo(N‐substituted‐m‐benzamide)s Bearing a Bithiophene Chromophore on the Benzene Ring
Authors: Takagi Koji , Nishikawa Yuma , Shimizu Kana , Nobuke Katsuya , Yamakado Ryohei , Sugimoto Shinri , Inai Yoshihito 
Published: October 2018

AbstractAn optically active oligo(m‐benzamide) (OBA1), with a chiral alkyl group on the amide nitrogen and a bithiophene chromophore on the benzene ring by the chain‐growth polymerization of methyl 3‐((S)‐2′‐methylbutylamino)‐5‐(2′′‐(5′′,2′′′‐bithienyl)) benzoate are prepared. In addition, unimer to trimer model compounds (M1, M2, and M3) are synthesized by the iterative ester hydrolysis and dehydration condensation. An optically active oligo(m‐benzamide) with a chiral methoxyethoxyethoxy group (OBA2) is likewise synthesized. On the basis of electronic circular dichroism (CD), UV–vis, and fluorescence spectra, the chiral arrangement of bithiophene chromophores is discussed. By converting the carbonyl group in OBA1 into the methylene group using LiAlH4/AlCl3, a bisignate Cotton effect is collapsed, indicating the importance of the aromatic tertiary amide skeleton for the chiral arrangement of chromophores. The chain conformation of OBA1 is further investigated by means of theoretical CD calculations to figure out that two neighboring bithiophene units are preferentially rotated in a counterclockwise direction.
A Flexible, Highly Sensitive, and Selective Chemiresistive Gas Sensor Obtained by In Situ Photopolymerization of an Acrylic Resin in the Presence of MWCNTs
Authors: Vigna Lorenzo , Fasoli Andrea , Cocuzza Matteo , Pirri Fabrizio C. , Bozano Luisa D. , Sangermano Marco 
Published: October 2018

AbstractA new flexible polymeric gas sensor is developed by photocrosslinking poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate resin (PEGDA) containing multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as conductive filler. The cured material shows a percolative threshold conductivity which changes when in contact with various gas analytes with different chemical and physical properties. The different behavior of the sensors toward the different gases is explained either on the basis of chemical affinity toward the polymeric matrix or due to the interactions that can occur between the analyte and the surface of the nanotubes in the case of the aromatic gas.
Elliptic function compact‐size of the band‐pass filter using complimentary MNZ metamaterial resonator
Authors: Yoon Ki‐Cheol , Ahn Seungyoung , Lee Jong‐Chul 
Published: October 2018

AbstractIn this article, a new small size of the narrow bandwidth elliptic function band pass filter (BPF) using combination of spur‐line and meander‐line resonator with μ‐near zero (MNZ) metamaterial is presented. The MNZ resonator consists of complimentary structure and the resonator has band‐stop resonant characteristic and positive phase response (+90°) due to its zero‐value permeability. The experimental result for quality factor (Q) of the resonator is 213 at resonant frequency of 9.98 GHz. Also, the BPF is composed of complimentary MNZ resonator and coupling structure. Then, the measurement results for insertion and return losses of a proposed BPF are 1.58 and 15.4 dB with bandwidth of 2.5% at center frequency of 9.96 GHz, respectively. The overall size of the BPF is 5.16 × 5.16 mm2.
Efficiency enhancement of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin film solar cells by employing onmi‐directional ZnO nanostructure with MgF2 anti‐reflection‐coating layer
Authors: Jo Hee‐Jin , Shim Bo‐Hyun 
Published: October 2018

AbstractAn omni‐directional, graded‐index, and textured ZnO nanorods (n = 1.7‐2.0) with MgF2 (n = 1.37) antireflection (AR)‐coating layer for Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells grown by hydrothermal method are presented. We achieve that the graded index structure can reduce a weighted global reflectance of 5.5%, and significantly improve a current density (JSC) of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells up to 32.3 mA/cm2 which is comparable to a general MgF2 single layer AR coating. Optimized AR‐coating layer leads to decreasing Fresnel reflection by gradient refractive index between ZnO nanorods and air. According to our experiment results, ZnO nanostructure with MgF2 AR‐coating layer can be used for various photovoltaic cells to enhance the light conversion efficiency.
Design of a broadband beam‐forming antenna for emergence detection and rescue applications
Authors: Yeom In Su , Park Tae Joon , Jung Chang Won 
Published: October 2018

AbstractA broadband beam‐forming antenna is designed for intelligent emergency detection and rescue systems. Recognizing emergencies hinges on identifying and analyzing the motion of humans. Combined with deep learning, the radio frequency signal of an antenna can capture the motion of humans behind a wall and in closed rooms using frequency‐modulated carrier wave (FMCW) signals operating in broadband from 5.56 GHz to 7.25 GHz (26%). The beam‐forming antenna is composed of four slot‐coupled patch antennas. The proposed array antenna satisfies a broad FMCW bandwidth and sufficient gain over 15.8 dBi in the overall bandwidth. To extend the focusing capability, we specifically design a 4 × 1 array structure and optimize the distance of antenna to 32.9 mm (0.7 λ0). The antenna is compact enough to realize a handheld motion‐tracking device. The array antenna forms a fan beam with a wide beam coverage and low side lobe level. The motion of a human body is tracked as a beam scanning by the antenna array. To accomplish this goal with adaptive array architectures, we implement beam‐forming techniques with a phase shifter, an amplifier, and a power divider.
Glycerol‐lactic acid star‐shaped oligomers as efficient biobased surface modifiers for improving superabsorbent polymer hydrogels
Authors: Ghasri Mahsa , Jahandideh Arash , Kabiri Kourosh , Bouhendi Hossein , Zohuriaan‐Mehr Mohammad J. , Moini Nasrin 
Published: October 2018

The glycerol‐lactic acid‐based star‐shaped modifier (SM) were synthesized and employed for surface modification of hygienic superabsorbent polymer (SAP) hydrogels for the first time. Surface crosslinking was carried out to increase the saline‐absorbency under load (AUL) and the swollen gel strength. The surface treatment process was analyzed employing free absorbency and AUL tests, salt sensitivity, attenuated total reflectance‐Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR‐FTIR), oscillatory rheometry, as well as scanning electron microscopy analysis. The effect of the branched architecture and the contents of SM on the properties of the modified SAPs were studied. The implementation of surface treatment leads to increase up to a 28% in the AUL of the modified SAP. Moreover, the loss modulus was surprisingly increased, while the storage modulus was enhanced (possibly due to the star architecture of oligomers). Mc and crosslink density values have been estimated based on modified rubber elasticity theory. Salt sensitivity factor (f) was calculated; the modified samples showed lower salt sensitivity in NaCl (f = 0.7) and CaCl2 (f = 0.93–0.95) compared with the intact SAP (f = 0.84 for NaCl, and f = 0.95–0.97 for CaCl2).
The Belgian MicroArray Prenatal (BEMAPRE) database: A systematic nationwide repository of fetal genomic aberrations
Authors: Muys Joke , Blaumeiser Bettina , Jacquemyn Yves , Bandelier Claude , Brison Nathalie , Bulk Saskia , Chiarappa Patrizia , Courtens Winnie , De Leener Anne , De Rademaeker Marjan , Désir Julie , Destrée Anne , Devriendt Koenraad , Dheedene Annelies , Fieuw Annelies , Fransen Erik , Gatot Jean‐Stéphane , Holmgren Philip , Jamar Mauricette , Janssens Sandra , Keymolen Kathelijn , Lederer Damien , Menten Björn , Meuwissen Marije , Parmentier Benoit , Pichon Bruno , Rombout Sonia , Sznajer Yves , Van Den Bogaert Ann , Van Den Bogaert Kris , Vanakker Olivier , Vermeesch Joris , Janssens Katrien 
Published: October 2018

AbstractObjectiveWith the replacement of karyotyping by chromosomal microarray (CMA) in invasive prenatal diagnosis, new challenges have arisen. By building a national database, we standardize the classification and reporting of prenatally detected copy number variants (CNVs) across Belgian genetic centers. This database, which will link genetic and ultrasound findings with postnatal development, forms a unique resource to investigate the pathogenicity of variants of uncertain significance and to refine the phenotypic spectrum of pathogenic and susceptibility CNVs.MethodsThe Belgian MicroArray Prenatal (BEMAPRE) consortium is a collaboration of all genetic centers in Belgium. We collected data from all invasive prenatal procedures performed between May 2013 and July 2016.ResultsIn this three‐year period, 13 266 prenatal CMAs were performed. By national agreement, a limited number of susceptibility CNVs and no variants of uncertain significance were reported. Added values for using CMA versus conventional karyotyping were 1.8% in the general invasive population and 2.7% in cases with an ultrasound anomaly. Of the reported CNVs, 31.5% would have remained undetected with non‐invasive prenatal test as the first‐tier test.ConclusionThe establishment of a national database for prenatal CNV data allows for a uniform reporting policy and the investigation of the prenatal and postnatal genotype–phenotype correlation.
Low‐dose versus high‐dose methylprednisolone for children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MCMP): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Xu Baoping , Peng Xiaoxia , Yao Yao , Yin Ju , Chen Lanqin , Liu Jun , Wang Hao , Gao Liwei , Shen Adong , Shen Kunling 
Published: October 2018

AbstractBackgroundSevere Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) may develop with long‐term pulmonary outcomes despite treatment with macrolides. Combined treatment with glucocorticoids can improve this outcome, though the optimal dosage is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of low‐ and high‐dose methylprednisolone in reducing the percentage of long‐term pulmonary outcomes for children with severe MPP.MethodsA randomized, single‐blind, parallel‐controlled, multicenter clinical trial, methylprednisolone for children with severe M. pneumoniae pneumonia (MCMP), is being conducted in China. Pediatric patients (≤18 years of age, expected number = 402) admitted to the hospital with a clinical diagnosis of severe MPP and fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria are randomized (ratio of 1:1) to either a low‐dose (2 mg/kg/d) or high‐dose (10 mg/kg/d) methylprednisolone treatment group for 3 days followed by tapering of methylprednisolone over 12 days and combined with azithromycin. The primary composite outcome will be incidence of atelectasis, bronchiectasis, or bronchiolitis obliterans at 6‐months after treatment. Secondary outcomes include recovery time of patient temperature, proportion of pulmonary lesions absorbed, changes of mucosa identified by bronchoscopy, length of hospital stay, pulmonary function and number of participant(s) needing intensive care. Assessments will be made at baseline, post‐treatment and at 1‐month, 3‐month and 6‐month follow‐ups.DiscussionThis is the first randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low‐ versus high‐dose methylprednisolone for reducing long‐term pulmonary outcomes in pediatric patients with severe MPP. The results of this study will provide scientific evidence to guide clinical practice for the treatment of severe MPP. Trial registration: This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02303587).
Leveraging real‐time data to drive quality improvement in a pediatric health system
Authors: Bhattarai Sopnil , Shah Rahul K. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractWe are inundated by data; healthcare is no different. The electronic medical record, the numerous patient care monitors, and the thousands of medications to be reconciled with specific dosing parameters are a few examples of the omnipresent and intimidating nature of data in healthcare. Across the world, healthcare without data does not exist. The data represent many forms but are quickly moving towards electronic formats. As ubiquitous as data are the near universal finding that such data are lagging. There is an urgent need for real‐time data in improving processes and ultimately outcomes in healthcare. If data lag by four to eight weeks, if not longer, then true change cannot occur and harm continues in that interval. This review article discusses the urgent need for real‐time data and demonstrates examples of how Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC uses real‐time data to drive outcomes.
End‐of‐life CIGS photovoltaic panel: A source of secondary indium and gallium
Authors: Amato Alessia , Beolchini Francesca 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThe photovoltaic market has boomed in the last decade, and it is becoming much richer of high performance technologies. The copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) panel represents an example of young technology that shows high energy efficiency, kept at extreme weather conditions. Its average lifetime is around 25 years, and a strategy for a convenient recycling should be planned to prevent the future storage of high waste amount. The interest of end‐of‐life CIGS panels is due to their content of critical raw materials, mainly Ga and In, with concentrations around 600 and 90 ppm, respectively, higher than those in the ores. In this context, we tested different leaching agents (H2SO4, HCl, HNO3, citric acid, and NaOH), in the possible presence of a mobilizing agent (H2O2 and glucose), to obtain high‐efficiency metal extraction. Furthermore, to minimize the environmental impact of the process, the experimental activity was combined with the evaluation of the carbon footprint of the experimented options, using the life cycle assessment tool. Overall, the combination of CA and H2O2 appeared the best choice, from both the operative and the sustainability point of view, showing efficiencies higher than 90%, after 1 hour, at 80°C, with a carbon footprint of 0.1‐kg CO2‐eq. The obtained result represents an innovation in the field of end‐of‐life CIGS photovoltaic panel exploitation, and it is the starting point for both secondary In and Ga production, in agreement with the circular economy approach.
Single‐Chain Folding Nanoparticles as Carbon Nanotube Catchers
Authors: Bilgi Mesut , Karaca Balta Demet , Temel Binnur Aydogan , Temel Gokhan 
Published: October 2018

ABSTRACTThis contribution describes a simple method for preparing polymeric nanoparticles using photodimerization of anthracene moieties on the side chain of terpolymers in dilute regime and transformation of obtained polymeric nanoparticles into pyrene functional nanoparticles via Menschutkin quaternization procedure. Subsequently, pyrene possessing polymeric nanoparticles are attached onto multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) surfaces by π–π stacking strategy. Gel permeation chromatography, thermal gravimetric analysis, ultraviolet–visible, and fluorescence spectroscopies are used to analyze modified nanoparticles and their precursors. Electron microscopy and dispersion studies show that pyrene‐modified polymeric nanoparticles are able to interconnect various CNTs. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2018, 56, 2709–2714
Pilot randomized controlled trial of a symptom cluster intervention in advanced cancer
Authors: Wells‐Di Gregorio Sharla M. , Marks Donald R. , DeCola Joseph , Peng Juan , Probst Danielle , Zaleta Alexandra , Benson Don , Cohn David E. , Lustberg Maryam , Carson William E. , Magalang Uly 
Published: October 2018

AbstractObjectiveThis study evaluated a three‐session acceptance‐based cognitive behavioral ‐acceptance and commitment therapy (CBT‐ACT) intervention targeting a common symptom cluster in advanced cancer—worry‐insomnia‐depression‐fatigue.MethodsTwenty‐eight patients with advanced cancer were randomly assigned to the CBT‐ACT intervention or waitlist. At preintervention, participants completed a psychodiagnostic interview, standardized questionnaires, and a sleep diary. Intervention and waitlist groups were reassessed after 6 weeks, at which point the waitlist group completed the intervention.ResultsParticipants receiving the intervention demonstrated improved sleep efficiency (P = 0.0062, d = 1.08), sleep latency (P = 0.028, d = −0.86), insomnia severity (P = 0.0047, d = −1.18), and worry (P = 0.026, d = −0.89) compared with waitlist controls. They also demonstrated a 7‐point reduction on depression (P = 0.03, d = −0.88), reduced hyperarousal (P = 0.005, d = −1.51), and a decrease in distress (P = 0.032, d = −0.83). Effects were maintained for the whole sample in sensitivity analyses. Effects on uncertainty intolerance approached significance (P = 0.058). No effect was found on fatigue.ConclusionsThe CBT‐ACT group performed significantly better than the waitlist control group. CBT‐ACT yielded strong effects for worry, sleep, depression, emotional distress, total distress, and hyperarousal. Future studies will enhance the fatigue and uncertainty tolerance components of the intervention.
Quantum chemical studies of porphyrin‐ and expanded porphyrin‐based systems and their potential applications in nanoscience. Latin America research review
Authors: Cárdenas‐Jirón Gloria , Borges‐Martínez Merlys , Mera‐Adasme Raúl , Pino‐Rios Ricardo 
Published: October 2018

AbstractPorphyrins and expanded porphyrins are fascinating molecular structures, and its wide applicability in different fields of the nanoscience has produced an extensive number of scientific publications. The purpose of this article is to review the research performed on porphyrins and expanded porphyrins in the Latin American region at a theoretical level of quantum chemistry using different methodologies available. The present review is organized considering the most important applications that these molecular systems have found. In this way, we classify the reported works in the following fields studied by the nanoscience: molecular electronics, dye‐sensitized solar cells, and photodynamic therapy. Because of its relevance, we also highlight other reports focused on the topological analysis of the electron density and aromaticity. Current investigation on these topics applied to porphyrin‐ and expanded porphyrin‐based systems and the future perspective in this field are presented.
Coffee Ring–Inspired Approach toward Oriented Self‐Assembly of Biomimetic Murray MOFs as Sweat Biosensor
Authors: Wang Zhengyun , Liu Ting , Yu Yang , Asif Muhammad , Xu Ning , Xiao Fei , Liu Hongfang 
Published: October 2018

AbstractThe emergence of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) has sparked intensive attention and opened up the possibility of “crystal engineering.” However, low conductivity, slow diffusion of guest molecules, as well as powder forms always hinder the development of MOF application, especially for biosensors and bioelectronics. Herein, a coffee ring–inspired strategy toward oriented self‐assembly of a biomimetic MOF film following Murray's law is proposed, which can effectively reduce the transfer resistance. The approach includes two types of self‐assembly, evaporation‐driven and heteroepitaxy self‐assembly, and endows the centimeter‐expanded MOF film with oriented macropores, mesopores, and micropores. The Murray MOF network enables greatly enhanced electrons and mass transfer efficiency for electrochemical sensing. Also, the newly discovered lactate and glucose sensing abilities in a wide pH hold striking potential in new generation of wearable sweat biosensors, miniature bioelectronics, and lab‐on‐a‐chip devices.
Serpentine Ni3Ge2O5(OH)4 Nanosheets with Tailored Layers and Size for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reactions
Authors: Zhang Ning , Yang Baopeng , He Yuanqing , He Yulu , Liu Xiaohe , Liu Min , Song Guoyong , Chen Gen , Pan Anqiang , Liang Shuquan , Ma Renzhi , Venkatesh Shishir , Roy Vellaisamy A. L. 
Published: October 2018

AbstractLayered serpentine Ni3Ge2O5(OH)4 is compositionally active and structurally favorable for adsorption and diffusion of reactants in oxygen evolution reactions (OER). However, one of the major problems for these materials is limited active sites and low efficiency for OER. In this regard, a new catalyst consisting of layered serpentine Ni3Ge2O5(OH)4 nanosheets is introduced via a controlled one‐step synthetic process where the morphology, size, and layers are well tailored. The theoretical calculations indicate that decreased layers and increased exposure of (100) facets in serpentine Ni3Ge2O5(OH)4 lead to much lower Gibbs free energy in adsorption of reactive intermediates. Experimentally, it is found that the reduction in number of layers with minimized particle size exhibits plenty of highly surface‐active sites of (100) facets and demonstrates a much enhanced performance in OER than the corresponding multilayered nanosheets. Such a strategy of tailoring active sites of serpentine Ni3Ge2O5(OH)4 nanosheets offers an effective method to design highly efficient electrocatalysts.