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Mineral surface area of sinking particles in the deep ocean interior: Preliminary implications
Authors: Kim Minkyoung , Blattmann Thomas M. , Lin Baozhi , Lee Sun‐A , Montluçon Daniel B. , Eglinton Timothy I. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractMeasurement of the mineral surface area (MSA) of sedimentary particles is a traditional approach for studying the transport and protection of organic carbon (OC) in marine systems. We investigated the application of MSA on the biological carbon pump in the deep ocean interior in the Ulleung Basin (UB), East/Japan Sea. This is the second study of sinking particle MSA, and the first in an ocean with no major riverine (terrestrial) input. We measured seasonal and vertical variations in the MSA of sinking particles and adjacent surface sediments in the UB. Mineral surface area values exhibit seasonal variations associated with particle composition, with a negative correlation with OC content and a strong positive correlation with the content of lithogenic material and the radiocarbon values of sinking OC. Our results indicate that the MSA of sinking particles may provide clues to the processes of particle resuspension and decomposition.
Is Intravesical Gentamicin the New Gold Standard to Manage Refractory Urinary Tract Infections?—Experience From a Dedicated Multidisciplinary Complex UTI Clinic
Authors: Chitteti Pragnitha , Ekpeno Inyang , Morris‐Laverick Jayne , Bezemer Stephanie , Nadeem Mehwash 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAimsTo assess the effectiveness of intravesical gentamicin in managing recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) refractory to first‐ and second‐line treatments.Methods and MaterialsThis single‐centre prospective cohort study included 41 patients treated with intravesical gentamicin over a 24‐month period from 2021 to 2023. A multidisciplinary team comprising functional urologists, microbiologists, and specialist nurses was involved in the decision‐making process and in designing the treatment protocol. Patients self‐administered gentamicin instillations into the bladder according to a 6‐month instillation schedule. Patients were followed up during and after the treatment period to assess the treatment response.ResultsA total of 41 patients with rUTIs were treated using the 6‐month intravesical gentamicin regimen. Of these, 10 were male and 31 were female, with a mean age of 53 years. E. coli was isolated from urine cultures in 19 patients (46%), while 19 patients had multiple organisms. Serum gentamicin levels were undetectable in all patients 1 week after treatment initiation. The mean follow‐up period was 15 months with minimum follow up of 6 months for all patients. Following gentamicin administration, hospital admission rates due to urosepsis decreased from 46% to 5%, and the prevalence of multidrug‐resistant organisms in urine cultures decreased from 44% to 10%. A significant reduction in UTI frequency was observed in 80.5% of patients, with 71% reporting good to excellent Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI‐I) scores. Additionally, 76% of patients reported a significant improvement in Quality of Life (QoL).ConclusionIn our cohort of patients with recurrent and refractory UTIs, intravesical gentamicin instillations has shown to be both safe and effective, leading to notable improvements in patients’ symptoms and QoL.
Otoprotective Effects of Sodium Thiosulfate by Demographic and Clinical Characteristics: A Report From Children's Oncology Group Study ACCL0431
Authors: Ohlsen Timothy J. D. , Collier Willem H. , Ramdas Jagadeesh , Sung Lillian , Freyer David R. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundACCL0431 was a randomized clinical trial that demonstrated efficacy of sodium thiosulfate (STS) for preventing cisplatin‐induced hearing loss (CIHL) among patients 1–18 years old. The purpose of this study was to evaluate possible differential STS otoprotection among patient subgroups.ProcedureThis secondary analysis included ACCL0431 participants treated with cisplatin and randomized to receive STS or not (observation). Hearing status was obtained at 4 weeks and 12 months post cisplatin therapy (SIOP Ototoxicity Scale). Cumulative incidence of CIHL (Grade 1+) was assessed across age, sex, race/ethnicity, cancer diagnosis, and cisplatin infusion duration. Associations between these variables and CIHL were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Interaction terms were used to evaluate potential heterogeneity in STS effect sizes across subgroups.ResultsAmong evaluable participants (n = 121), CIHL incidence was 22.4% with STS and 54.0% with observation. Odds of developing CIHL were greatest among children less than 5 years versus older (randomization‐adjusted odds ratio [OR] 2.94, 95% CI: 1.30–7.14) and those with neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma, or medulloblastoma versus germ cell tumor or osteosarcoma (age‐ and randomization‐adjusted OR 11.26, 95% CI: 3.08–47.35). STS otoprotective effect sizes were also greatest in the same highest risk groups by age (<5 years: OR 0.08, 95% CI: 0.02–0.32; ≥5 years: OR 0.39, 95% CI: 0.15–1.06) and cancer diagnosis (neuroblastoma/hepatoblastoma/medulloblastoma: OR 0.1, 95% CI: 0.02–0.45; germ cell tumor/osteosarcoma: OR 0.32, 95% CI: 0.06–1.25). Significant otoprotection from STS was noted across other subgroups with varied magnitudes of effect.ConclusionsSTS otoprotection appears to differ across clinically meaningful subgroups, particularly age at diagnosis. These results inform clinical decision‐making and future research.
Advances in interfacially engineered surface‐functionalized fillers for multifunctional polymer composite coatings
Authors: Maalihan Reymark D. , Domalanta Marcel Roy B. , Corrales Andrea Clarisse C. , Caldona Eugene B. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe demand for multifunctional, high‐performance materials has driven advancements in surface‐functionalized fillers for polymer composite coatings. Despite progress, integrating multiple protective properties within a single hybrid formulation remains a challenge. This review explores recent developments in surface and interfacial engineering of biosourced fillers, including nanocellulose, and 2D materials like graphene oxide, MXenes, and layered double hydroxides, all of which have the potential to enhance the chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and thermal stability of polymer coatings. Key strategies include physical/chemical surface treatments, nanostructuring, and multiscale engineering to optimize cohesion, adhesion, and multivalent interactions among fillers, matrices, and substrates. The role of computational modeling in performance prediction and optimization is also discussed. The review concludes with current challenges and future directions, highlighting the importance of surface functionalization and interfacial engineering in developing next‐generation, multifunctional, and protective polymer coatings.Highlights
Functionalized fillers boost polymer coatings' performance.
2D nanomaterials enhance coatings' resistance to corrosion, wear, and fire.
Bio‐based fillers offer sustainable solutions for lightweight, robust coatings.
Advanced interfacial engineering improves adhesion and coating durability.
Modeling accelerates coating design by predicting interfacial interactions.
Estimating the Generalizations of Process Capability Index Cpmk$C_{pmk}$ in the Presence of Outliers
Authors: Iranmanesh Hamideh , Jabbari Nooghabi Mehdi , Parchami Abbas 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTProcess capability indices (PCIs) play a fundamental role in assessing and quantifying the capability of manufacturing processes to meet customer specifications. To date, the majority of PCIs that are now in use have been examined through the use of novel generalizations of PCIs with symmetric tolerances to check the performance of an industrial manufacturing process. In this paper, we proposed new estimations of some indices with asymmetric tolerances in the presence of outliers. New robust and parametric estimators of some PCIs are introduced to estimate and compare these indices for each normal distribution with the presence of different outliers. Meanwhile, this paper discusses how well the proposed method can be used for non‐normal data. For illustration purpose, the application example is presented.
Continuous Curvature Path Planning for Headland Coverage With Agricultural Robots
Authors: Mier Gonzalo , Fennema Rick , Valente João , de Bruin Sytze 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTWe introduce a methodology for headland coverage planning for autonomous agricultural robot systems, which is a complex problem often overlooked in agricultural robotics. At the corners of the headlands, a robot faces the risk to cross the border of a field while turning. Though potentially dangerous, current papers about corner turns in headlands do not tackle this issue. Moreover, they produce paths with curvature discontinuities, which are not feasible by non‐holonomic robots. This paper presents an approach to strictly adhere to field borders during the headland coverage, and three types of continuous curvature turn planners for convex and concave corners. The turning planners are evaluated in terms of path length and uncovered area to assess their effectiveness in headland corner navigation. Through empirical validation, including extensive tests on a coverage path planning benchmark as well as real‐field experiments with an autonomous robot, the proposed approach demonstrates its practical applicability and effectiveness. In simulations, the mean coverage area of the fields went from 94.73%, using a constant offset around the field, to 97.29% using the proposed approach. Besides providing a solution to the coverage of headlands in agricultural automation, this paper also extends the covered area on the mainland, thus increasing the overall productivity of the field.
Computational Investigation of Phytochemicals from Aloysia citriodora as Drug Targets for Parkinson's Disease‐Associated Proteins
Authors: Boulaamane Yassir , Khedraoui Meriem , Chtita Samir , Touati Iman , Sadoq Badr‐Edine , Britel Mohammed Reda , Maurady Amal 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe exact cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown, and there is currently no cure for the disease. However, there are several treatment options available to help manage its symptoms. The prevalence of PD has been increasing globally, including in Morocco. This study investigated the potential of Aloysia citriodora, also known as lemon verbena, for treating Parkinson's disease. Lemon verbena is a plant commonly used in Morocco for treating central nervous system related diseases. It has been traditionally used as a relaxant and sedative, and its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties have been documented. In this study, we employed molecular docking against multiple targets associated with PD to evaluate the binding affinities of the phytochemicals present in lemon verbena and elucidate their interaction profiles. Interestingly, catechin emerged as a promising bioactive molecule, outperforming reference drugs in interactions with four proteins. Pharmacokinetic/toxicity predictions were conducted to evaluate the drug‐likeness of the phytocompounds. Finally, molecular dynamics simulations were performed to evaluate the stability of the protein‐ligand complexes over time. By integrating computational methods, this investigation aimed to uncover the therapeutic potential of Aloysia citriodora compounds in Parkinson's disease management and provide valuable insights into their molecular interactions and pharmacokinetic properties. The findings of this study suggest that Aloysia citriodora, particularly its constituent catechin, has the potential to be a therapeutic agent for PD. Further research is needed to validate these findings in experimental and clinical settings.
Titanium Dioxide/Graphene‐Based Nanocomposites as Photocatalyst for Environmental Applications: A Review
Authors: Shaik Baji Baba , Katari Naresh Kumar , Raghupathi Jayaprakash Kanijam , Jonnalagadda Sreekantha B , Rana Surjyakanta 
Published: December 2024

AbstractNanostructured‐based photocatalysts have always exhibited the potential to solve various environmental issues resulting from global urbanization and industrialization. The creation of nanostructured materials has given humans access to various techniques for treating the numerous inorganic and organic contaminants found in wastewater from multiple sources. Due to their exceptional photocatalytic activity, semiconductor materials, among various other materials have different environmental uses. Studying nanocomposites of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and carbon‐based material, particularly graphene‐based material, is one of the burgeoning research areas of visible‐light‐driven photocatalysts. It has been demonstrated that the combination of graphene‐based material with titanium dioxide is more successful than titanium dioxide alone in photocatalysis. TiO2/graphene‐based nanocomposites stand out due to their superior physical and chemical characteristics, such as their moderate band gap, high specific surface area, nontoxic, low cost, high corrosion resistance, high photoactivity, stability, and ease of handling in various configurations. Designing high‐performance TiO2/graphene‐based photocatalysts has drawn more and more attention. This study has evaluated TiO2/graphene‐based nanocomposites for photocatalytic environmental applications from 2022 to 2024. These nanocomposites' diverse preparation methods have been discussed. The recent discoveries in TiO2/graphene‐based nanocomposite composites and their uses in photocatalysis, such as wastewater treatment to remove contaminants and photoconversion of CO2 into renewable fuels are also briefly discussed in this review.
Enantioselective Synthesis of the Aggregation Pheromone of Odontothrips loti (Haliday) and Its Stereoisomers
Authors: Wang Jianan , Wang Xueyang , An Biyu , Bian Qinghua , Zhong Jiangchun 
Published: December 2024

AbstractOdontothrips loti (Haliday) is a thrip pest of leguminous plants. The aggregation pheromone of this pest and its stereoisomers have been synthesized. The central of this strategy involved enantioselective cross‐coupling of racemic benzyl 2‐bromopropanoate with alkenyl Grignard, Evans’ chiral auxiliaries and Yamaguchi esterification of chiral 2‐methylbutanoic acid with chiral lavandulol.
Heterogeneity in Diameters of Protein Fibrils and Chitosan for a High CO2/O2 Selectivity and Desired Mechanical Properties of Edible Bioplastic Films
Authors: Shi Qixin , Nian Yingqun , You Yang , Li Ziyan , Li Yunqi , Zhao Ran , Chen Zhengzhi , Huang Tianhang , Hu Bing 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEdible bioplastics offer a possible approach with great potential to address the challenges of plastic and microplastic crisis and the issue of food waste. In the present study, in situ, induction of fibrillation of legume proteins within chitosan matrix is found to form edible bioplastic films with a high CO2/O2 selectivity coefficient of ≈130. Desirable mechanical properties, including a high elongation at break of ≈230%, are realized to fabricate shopping bags, which can be filled with 5 kg of fruits. An atmosphere with a high CO2 content and low O2 concentration is spontaneously achieved after strawberries are packaged with the films and ≈85% of the fruits are edible after 9 days. The contents of CO2 in the equilibrium state and the percent of edible fruits are positively correlated with the CO2/O2 selectivity of the films. By comparison of the edible bioplastic films made from mung bean protein (MP) and pea protein (PP), the fibrillation capability of legume proteins and the heterogeneity in polydisperse diameters of the protein fibrils and chitosan are demonstrated to make great contributions to the dense microstructure, leading to the strong mechanical properties and high gas selectivity of the films. The structure‐property relationship is elucidated for high‐performance bioplastics films.
Semi‐coherent Interface and Vacancy Engineering for Constructing NiTe/FeTe/Fe3O4/FF to Boost Electrochemical Overall Water Splitting
Authors: Li Chunxiao , Feng Yuying , Jiang Jiahui , Zhao Ting , Xu Guancheng , Zhang Li 
Published: December 2024

AbstractTransition metal‐based tellurides (TMTs) with excellent electrical conductivity are expected to be ideal electrocatalysts for overall water splitting. However, compared to transition metal sulfides and selenides, the reported applications of TMTs in overall water splitting are fewer. Herein, the NiTe/FeTe/Fe3O4/FF carnation flower‐like with a semi‐coherent interface is successfully constructed to enhance the electrochemical overall water splitting performance. Specifically, it achieves low overpotentials of 54 and 176 mV at 10 mA cm−2 for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), respectively. What's more, the electrolyzer requires a cell voltage of 1.5 V to sustain a current density of 10 mA cm−2 and maintains remarkable stability for an extensive duration of 450 h even at a current density of 100 mA cm−2. Semi‐coherent interface engineering and vacancy engineering not only improve the OH⁻ adsorption capacity of catalysts but also promote the desorption of adsorbed hydrogen (Hads). In situ Raman spectroscopy reveals that FeOOH and NiOOH formed by NiTe/FeTe/Fe3O4/FF during the OER are the genuine active sites. This study provides a promising approach for the electrochemical water splitting of TMTs by combining semi‐coherent interface engineering and vacancy engineering.
Wind Characteristics at Agadez and Tahoua Weather Stations
Authors: Manzo Ismaïlou , Bonkaney Abdou Latif , Ali Aboubacar , Madougou Saïdou 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis study investigates the characteristics of wind speed in two synoptic weather stations in Niger. Hence, three hourly wind data including wind speed and direction from 2009 to 2019 were used. Prior to the analysis, the dataset was pre‐processed to remove corrupted and irrelevant data. Statistical analysis was conducted on the dataset to understand the variability of the wind speed and wind direction at the two synoptic stations. The results showed that the highest prevailing wind is recorded in the Agadez region with average wind speeds ranging from [3; 6] m/s and [6; 10] m/s at 10 m altitude. The dominant directions are the East from September to May, then the West from June to August. At the Tahoua station, the prevailing winds have average speeds also belonging to [3; 6] m/s and [6; 10] m/s at 10 m altitude, but the dominant directions are East and East‐North‐East from October to April, then West and South‐West from May to September. These findings are useful for the effective planning of a wind energy project in Niger as they provide useful insight regarding the wind characteristics in two windy regions in Niger.
Process incidence monitoring in material identification during drilling stacked structures using support vector machine
Authors: Zhang Jiduo , Heinemann Robert , Bakker Otto jan 
Published: December 2024

AbstractDrilling of stacks comprising carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and aluminium in a single shot is a typical operation in the assembly of aircraft. This paper proposes a novel approach to identify incidences in CFRP/Al stack drilling with 94 % classification accuracy based on signal features and support vector machine (SVM). This enables the application of adaptive drilling which aerospace industry tries to introduce, and cutting parameters (cutting speed, feed) are automatically adjusted based on features extracted from signals obtained to achieve optimal machining. The t-distributed stochastic neighbour embedding (T-SNE) algorithm is applied to evaluate the separability and invariance of features with the significant influence of tool wear. Collinear analysis and hierarchy dendrogram are conducted to test the accuracy and robustness of the new approach, and a distance-based feature pruning is then proposed to compress data while maintaining the algorithm’s performance. The proposed SVM model achieves an accurate and reliable incidence identification, thereby enhancing the decision-making for adaptive drilling in machining stacked structures.
Modified free-surface synthetic Schlieren method to adjust measurement sensitivity in high-strain waves
Authors: Mermelstein Hillel , Dagan Yuval 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This research revisits the free-surface synthetic Schlieren technique (FS-SS) (Moisy et al. in Exp Fluids 46(6):1021–1036, 2009) for the topographical measurement of the free surface of a liquid. In contrast to the aforementioned method, which utilizes the image refraction of a random dot pattern through a free surface to determine the surface gradients, this present study mathematically derives a method where the pattern may take an arbitrary three-dimensional shape. This is shown to be theoretically valid under a small pattern slope approximation. Our method is then verified against the previously mentioned, flat-pattern, free-surface synthetic Schlieren technique by resolving the free-surface elevation of plane waves across a channel, showing similar results in constant strain conditions, with improved results in variable strain conditions, particularly in cases where there is a very large difference in strain across the channel. The validation test cases investigated include a rectangular channel containing a transparent liquid with a random dot pattern placed below at a constant angle and a pattern placed on top of a cosine-shaped profile. Both of these setups are validated against the classical FS-SS technique involving a flat pattern. The new method involving an arbitrarily shaped pattern proposed here may increase the resolution in low-amplitude regions by increasing the surface–pattern distance below these regions and correspondingly reducing the sensitivity in high-strain regions by decreasing the surface–pattern distance. Geometries shown to produce advantageous results in waves that include both regions of very high strains and regions of very low amplitudes are explored, resolving the wave in both regions simultaneously. This shows promise in resolving multi-scale surface waves in highly viscous liquids, which may include very high-amplitude regions quickly followed by very low-amplitude regions due to damping effects.
Design Optimization for Hydrostatic Pressure in Hybrid Composite Cylinders
Authors: Ngwa Akongnwi Nfor , Chaudhary Birendra , Matos Helio , Shukla Arun 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis study explores an optimization system to achieve the highest collapse pressure on glass-carbon hybrid composite cylinders under hydrostatic loading conditions. This work evaluates and validates previously established composite buckling solutions for cylindrical composite structures under hydrostatic pressure with experimental results of hybrid composite shells. It utilizes the validated analytical solution to optimize the buckling pressure by varying layup configuration, optimum layup angle, material content, and thickness of each lamina. The optimization is performed on asymmetric and symmetric layup cases to evaluate the influence of the hybrid layup construction on the buckling performance of the structure. Results show that the thicker glass fiber plies are preferred for inner layers and the stiffer carbon fiber plies for the outermost layers to achieve maximum buckling collapse pressure for all the optimization cases, as this configuration provides superior flexural rigidity. For hybrid composite structures with asymmetric configurations, the collapse pressure can be higher when most layers are made of glass fiber if the glass layers are at least twice as thick as the carbon layers. Similarly, axial-load-resistant layers (0°) should be located around the geometric center of the laminate with the hoop-load-resistant layers (90°) on or near the outermost layers and shear-resistant layers (45°) between these layers for both symmetric and asymmetric hybrid structures. Moreover, long tubes with small diameters (L/D > 10) favor hoop bending stiffnesses (90°) for all layers in the laminate due to less influence of boundary conditions at endcap locations.