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Impacts of Climate Change Conditions on the Potential Distribution of Anoplophora glabripennis and Its Host Plants, Salix babylonica and Salix matsudana, in China
Authors: Zhang Liang , Wang Ping , Xie Guanglin , Wang Wenkai 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky) is a phytophagous pest that is seriously endangering Salix babylonica Linn. and S. matsudana Koidz. Poor control can damage local ecosystems, resulting in economic losses and management risks. In the context of climate change, the climatic ecological niche of organisms is no longer compatible with the surrounding environment. To mitigate the effects of climate change, some organisms respond adaptively to climate change through different mechanisms and in different ways. In this study, an optimized MaxEnt model was used to explore the potential distribution areas of A. glabripennis and its host plants, S. babylonica and S. matsudana, in response to current and future climate and to determine their movement routes and relative dynamics. The results show that the optimized model exhibits the lowest complexity and excellent prediction accuracy. It is important to note that both temperature and precipitation are the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of suitable habitats for A. glabripennis and its host plants. This is evidenced by the mean temperature of the warmest quarter and precipitation of the wettest month being the main environmental factors affecting the distribution of suitable habitats for the host plants. Similarly, the minimum temperature of the coldest month and precipitation seasonality are the primary bioclimatic variables constraining the dispersal of A. glabripennis. Under climate change, the suitable areas of both S. babylonica and S. matsudana are declining, while the suitable areas of A. glabripennis are expanding in future climates. Furthermore, three species exhibited a proclivity for migration to higher latitudes in response to climate change. In conclusion, this study contributes to our understanding of the biogeographic characteristics of these A. glabripennis, S. babylonica, and S. matsudana and provides a basis for the formulation of timely conservation strategies to reduce the potential impacts of climate change. This is of great significance for the rational management, utilization, and protection of forest ecosystems in China.
Mono‐, Di‐, and Trinuclear Complex Anions of RuF5 in Rb[RuF6], Cs[Ru2F11], and [O2][Ru3F16]
Authors: Koch Björn , Graubner Tim , Karttunen Antti J. , Kraus Florian 
Published: December 2024

AbstractHerein, we report the synthesis of Rb[RuF6], Cs[Ru2F11], and [O2][Ru3F16] containing mononuclear [RuF6]−, dinuclear [Ru2F11]−, and trinuclear [Ru3F16]− anions, respectively, and their characterization by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. Such a trinuclear anion is described for Ru for the first time. Rb[RuF6] was additionally investigated by Raman spectroscopy while Cs[Ru2F11] was studied by IR and Raman spectroscopy. The fluoride ion affinities of RuF5 and the hypothetic molecules Ru2F10 and Ru3F15 were studied by quantum‐chemical calculations and shown to decrease with increasing nuclearity in contrast to SbxF5 ⋅ x species. Intrinsic bond orbital calculations show essentially ionic μ‐F−Ru bonds in the anions [Ru2F11]− and [Ru3F16]−.
Quantitative Endogenous Polyamine Analysis via Capillary Electrophoresis/Mass Spectrometry: Characterization and Practical Considerations
Authors: Kaminsky Cameron J. , Mill Jericha , Raife Thomas , Li Lingjun 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTCommonly used analytical techniques for polyamine analysis, including derivatization and mixed‐mode liquid chromatography (LC), have inherent disadvantages. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is uniquely suited to analyze small, highly charged molecules because analytes are separated on the basis of their electrophoretic mobility, not polarity or association with a stationary phase. Microfluidic CE–mass spectrometry (mCE–MS) is a relatively recent addition to commercially available CE offerings that streamlines traditional CE–MS interfacing and has the potential to improve upon classic CE challenges to robustness and reproducibility. MS instrument choice and scanning parameters are strongly influenced by a need for high acquisition rate to adequately sample CE peaks. Alternatively, isotachophoresis on loading can be intentionally avoided to produce sufficiently wide peaks. The mCE platform utilized here performed very well in many metrics; a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 0.25 ng/mL was achieved for spermidine, and endogenous spermidine was easily detected in blood with this method. Both of these are challenging tasks for any separation technique and demonstrate a strong use case for the platform. During experimentation, various idiosyncrasies in the commercial CE–MS interface resulted in extensive chip‐to‐chip variability in both peak shape and LOD, complicating the application to robust absolute quantitation. Practical guidance for similar analyses is provided.
Dielectric Barrier Discharge Reactors for Plasma‐Assisted CO2 and CH4 Conversion: A Comprehensive Review of Reactor Design, Performance, and Future Prospects
Authors: Ahasan Md Robayet , Hossain Md Monir , Wang Ruigang 
Published: December 2024

Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma is a promising technology for catalysis due to its low‐temperature operation, cost‐effectiveness, and silent operation. This review comprehensively analyzes the design and operational parameters of DBD plasma reactors for three key catalytic applications: CH4 conversion, CO2 splitting, and dry reforming of methane (DRM). While catalyst selection is crucial for achieving desired product selectivity, reactor design and reaction parameters such as discharge power, electrode gap, reactor length, frequency, dielectric material thickness, and feed gas flow rate, significantly influence discharge characteristics and reaction mechanisms. This review also explores the influence of less prominent factors, such as electrode shape and applied voltage waveforms. Additionally, this review addresses the challenges of DBD plasma catalysis, including heat loss, temperature effects on discharge characteristics, and strategies for enhancing overall efficiency.
Modeling Anisotropy and Non‐Stationarity Through Physics‐Informed Spatial Regression
Authors: Tomasetto Matteo , Arnone Eleonora , Sangalli Laura M. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTMany spatially dependent phenomena that are of interest in environmental problems are characterized by strong anisotropy and non‐stationarity. Moreover, the data are often observed over regions with complex conformations, such as water bodies with complicated shorelines or regions with complex orography. Furthermore, the distribution of the data locations may be strongly inhomogeneous over space. These issues may challenge popular approaches to spatial data analysis. In this work, we show how we can accurately address these issues by spatial regression with differential regularization. We model the spatial variation by a Partial Differential Equation (PDE), defined upon the considered spatial domain. This PDE may depend upon some unknown parameters that we estimate from the data through an appropriate profiling estimation approach. The PDE may encode some available problem‐specific information on the considered phenomenon, and permit a rich modeling of anisotropy and non‐stationarity. The performances of the proposed approach are compared to competing methods through simulation studies and real data applications. In particular, we analyze rainfall data over Switzerland, characterized by strong anisotropy, and oceanographic data in the Gulf of Mexico, characterized by non‐stationarity due to the Gulf Stream.
How to Enhance Resilience Against the Adverse Effects of Climate Change: Evidence from Boro Rice Farmers in Northeast Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Md. Rashid 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBoro rice cultivation in the Haor (wetland) environment of northeastern Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to flash floods. This study examines how flash floods in the Haor region affect crop income and household food consumption. For this research, household‐level data were generated from the “Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey (BIHS) 2018‐19,” which is a nationwide dataset of 5604 households across 64 districts of the country. However, this paper represents a sample of 428 farm households in six Haor‐concentrated districts (Sunamganj, Sylhet, Habiganj, Maulvibazar, Kishoreganj, and Netrakona) of northeastern Bangladesh. These districts were selected based on the climate shock data (damaged Boro land due to flash floods) from the “Yearbook of Agricultural Statistics‐2018.” Descriptive results uncover that in 2017, flash floods inundated about one‐third of the standing Boro rice lands of Haor farmers. This study employed simultaneous quantile regression, which reveals flash floods extensively decrease crop income. Nevertheless, a male‐headed and educated family, a larger farm, and livestock asset availability in the household are the pivotal determinants that protect crop income. Moreover, flash floods negatively impact the consumption of home‐produced food, but the consumption of purchased food remains unaffected. Notably, possession of farmlands and livestock assets encourages food consumption from own production, while household access to credit enhances consumption of purchased food. Livestock‐raising households could increase their consumption of self‐produced food, increase their agricultural income, and be more resilient to climatic shocks. Hence, this study emphasizes the policy intervention that prioritizes the upbringing of livestock assets in farm households. In addition, policy‐enhancing farmers' credit access is crucial for smoothing their purchased food consumption and mitigating the adverse effects of climatic events. Therefore, livestock assets and credit availability in farm households are profoundly resilient against the adverse effects of climatic shocks in northeastern Bangladesh.
Analysis of the Influence of the Soret Number on Axisymmetric Flow Through the Application of the Successive Linearization Technique
Authors: Pramod Kumar P. , Malga Bala Siddulu , Appidi Lakshmi , Mangamma Ch. , Sridevi M. , Ravi P. S. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis study presents a mathematical model that delineates the radially expanding axisymmetric discharge of an electrically conductive fluid over a surface, taking into account the effects of the Soret number. The dynamics of the flow are examined as the surface experiences exponential radial expansion. To transform the governing nonlinear partial differential equations into standard derivative forms, similarity transformations are applied. The flow dynamics are further investigated using the Successive Linearization Method. To achieve accurate solutions that converge effectively to the complete numerical solution, the Chebyshev spectral method is employed to solve the resulting linear system. Previous research is cited to support the findings related to the distribution of velocity, temperature, and concentration, emphasizing the convergence and accuracy of the solution while considering the influence of various fluid parameters.
Identification of quinclorac‐resistant smooth crabgrass (Digitaria ischaemum) population in Alabama
Authors: Rutland Claudia Ann , Johnson Bridgette C. , Patel Jinesh , McCurdy James D. , Wilber Amy , McElroy J. Scott 
Published: December 2024

AbstractQuinclorac is a synthetic auxin herbicide that possesses a grass‐in‐grass selectivity for controlling several troublesome grassy weeds in cool‐season and several warm‐season species. Digitaria is considered one of the most problematic weeds in turf, and potential resistance to quinclorac in species like smooth crabgrass (D. ischaemum) confounds this issue. A potential resistant smooth crabgrass population, referred to as “AL_R1,” was identified at the Auburn University Sports Surface Field Laboratory, and a subsequent dose‐response experiment was conducted in the greenhouse to confirm its resistance status with comparison to a known susceptible population, “AL_S1.” AL_R1 was deemed resistant based on comparison to a known susceptible as no resistant populations were controlled 55% at the highest rate.
Evaluation of the Neuroprotective Effects of Idebenone in an Experimental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Model
Authors: Karakus Hulya , Bulbul Ozlem , Kulaber Ali , Yaman Huseyin , Pasli Sinan , Imamoglu Melih , Karaca Yunus , Yenilmez Engin , Ozer Vildan 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTCarbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is among the main causes of poisoning‐related mortality and morbidity, primarily affecting the central nervous system and leading to delayed neurological sequelae. Idebenone exerts antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the specific neuroprotective effects of idebenone against CO poisoning. Forty female Wistar Albino rats were used in this study. Except the controls, the other rats inhaled 5000 ppm CO until a change in consciousness was observed. Rats with carboxyhemoglobin concentrations over 20% in blood samples collected from the tail vein were considered successful acute CO poisoning models. The rats were divided into five groups: healthy control (HC; group 1), CO + saline (CO‐S; group 2), CO + 100 mg/kg idebenone (CO‐I100; group 3), CO + 200 mg/kg idebenone (CO‐I200; group 4), and CO + 300 mg/kg idebenone (CO‐I300; group 5). Pre‐determined doses of idebenon were orally administered to the rats at 24‐h intervals for 5 days. The rats were anesthetized and sacrificed 24 h after the last drug dose. Histopathological and biochemical parameters were examined in the blood and hippocampus samples of the rats. Histopathological grading of neurons in the hippocampus revealed that the CO‐S group exhibited the highest number of grade 1, 2, and 3 degenerative cells (all p = 0.001). Apoptotic index was the highest in the CO‐S group and significantly low in the idebenone‐treated groups (p = 0.001). Neuron‐specific enolase and malondialdehyde levels and oxidative stress index were significantly lower in both the hippocampus and serum samples of the idebenone‐treated groups than in those of the CO‐S group (all p values = 0.001). Overall, idebenone inhibited degeneration due to CO‐induced brain damage and exerted neuroprotective effects against oxidative stress in rats.
Toward Efficient Hydrogen Generation Using Nickel‐Molybdenum Catalyst and Its Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Sarfraz Sadaf , Khan Nasir , Zahra Manzar , Shah Khizar Hussain , Javed Mohsin , Zidan Ammar , Bahadur Ali , Iqbal Shahid , Mahmood Sajid , Farouk Abd‐ElAziem , Aloufi Salman 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn this study, a catalyst with Ni‐Mo combination was synthesized using the electric heating/reductive tempering method. Nickel (II) nitrate hexahydrate and ammonium molybdate were combined in a ratio of 1.1 in this approach. The mixture was milled into a fine powder. It was heated to 950°C to 1000°C in a seething hood. The disappearance of green shading and emission of brownish‐yellow fumes indicated that the reaction was completed. XRD has been used to determine the crystallinity of the combined Ni‐Mo amalgam, SEM was used to investigate the surface morphology of the orchestrated Ni‐Mo compound, and inductively coupled plasma examinations were carried out to evaluate elemental percentage (%) of the integrated sample of Ni‐Mo combination. In addition, an electrical impedance analysis of as‐synthesized Ni‐Mo alloy was conducted to estimate hydrogen production in an electrochemical reaction. The electrical impedance results indicate that the synthesized Ni‐Mo catalyst exhibited an efficient charge‐transfer kinetics with a low charge‐transfer resistance (5.35 Ω). The onset potential value achieved was 18 mV with overpotential of −100 mV in IM KOH, possessing a turnover frequency of 0.91H2 s−1. These findings underscore Ni‐Mo catalyst as a promising catalyst for hydrogen generation studies. The results of this study are anticipated to be of potential significant importance in providing a cost‐effective approach towards the synthesis of Ni‐bimetallic catalyst, which in the future can serve as a promising candidate for applications involving sustainable hydrogen generation. Additionally, the proposed method's study of its greenness using the Analytical Greenness Calculator (AGREE) can help advance the usage of renewable and environmentally friendly energy sources.
Comparison of ex vivo lesion formation for two adjacent radiofrequency applications with very high‐power short‐duration in various inter‐lesion times
Authors: Hanaki Yuichi , Komatsu Yuki , Iioka Yuto , Ishizu Tomoko , Nogami Akihiko 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackground/ObjectivesVery high‐power and short‐duration (vHPSD) ablation with QDOT MICRO™ facilitates speedy and safe ablation for pulmonary vein isolation. A brief time interval between ablating two neighboring sites with vHPSD may potentially influence the size and geometry of the lesions. This study evaluates lesion formation when delivering adjacent applications using vHPSD at various inter‐lesion times (ILTs).MethodsRadiofrequency applications were conducted by QDOT MICRO™ catheter with 90 W of strength and 4 s duration. Fresh swine heart tissue on the epicardium was ablated with 10 g of the contact force. Lesions were created using a single application (SA) and double applications (DA) of adjacent lesions with a 6 mm distance between them as measured on the 3D mapping system. The DA was performed with various ILTs, 60 s (DA‐60 s), 10 s (DA‐10 s), 5 s (DA‐5 s), and 0 s (DA‐0 s).ResultsOut of 90 lesions, 79 were analyzed. Eleven lesions were excluded for one steam pop event, seven out of the target distance, and three divided lesions of two applications. There were no significant differences in surface diameter, cross‐sectional diameter, and maximal lesion depth in each application among the groups. The intermediate lesion depth was significantly more profound in groups with shorter and immediate ILT (DA‐10, 5, and 0 s) compared to the group with a prolonged ILT between two applications (DA‐60 s) (2.99, 3.03, 3.16 mm vs. 2.42 mm, respectively; p < .001).ConclusionsTwo adjacent radiofrequency applications with vHPSD in short ILT may result in deeper lesions in the middle of combined double lesions.
Aortic velocity measurements derived from phase‐contrast MRI are influenced by a cardiac implantable electronic device in both adult and pediatric human subjects
Authors: Yang Huili , Aboyewa Oluyemi B. , Webster Gregory , Shah Dhaivat , Golestanirad Laleh , Baraboo Justin J. , Markl Michael , Collins Jeremy D. , Knight Bradley P. , Hong KyungPyo , Patel Amit R. , Lee Daniel C. , Kim Daniel 
Published: December 2024

AbstractPurposeOverall there is a lack of evidence on the accuracy and precision of phase‐contrast (PC) MRI in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). The purpose of this study is to determine whether aortic velocity measurements are influenced by a CIED.MethodsWe scanned 21 adult patients and 8 pediatric volunteers using clinical standard PC and real‐time PC (rt‐PC) sequences with and without a CIED generator taped on human subjects (below the left clavicle for adults and children; also on the abdomen for children) to mimic image artifacts. Peak and mean velocities above the aortic valve were calculated.ResultsThe Bland–Altman analyses on peak velocity measurements in pediatric subjects showed that both the accuracy and precision worsen as the distance between the CIED and aortic valve decreases (i.e., from abdomen to below the left clavicle). Specifically, both the bias and the coefficient of variation (CV) for both clinical PC and rt‐PC increased from the abdominal position (clinical: bias = −1.1%, CV = 4.3%; rt‐PC: bias = −0.3%, CV = 3.4%) to the clavicle position (clinical: bias = −4.0%, CV = 8.1%; rt‐PC: bias = 8.2%, CV = 7.3%). A similar trend was observed for mean velocity. The mean difference in peak and mean velocity measurements between rt‐PC with CIED (either position) and clinical standard PC with no CIED was within 7.5%. In adult patients, the mean difference between rt‐PC with CIED and clinical standard PC with CIED in peak velocity was 6.9%, and the CV was 7.9%.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that aortic velocity measurements are influenced by CIED in both adult and pediatric subjects.
A Review on Leaching of Spent Lithium Battery Cathode Materials Adopting Deep Eutectic Solvents
Authors: Li Chongyu , Jin Jianjiao , Yuan Zhang , Zhang Chenyun , Wu Liangqin , Wang Chu 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAs a result of the swift surge in the adoption of electric vehicles, the quantity of spent lithium‐ion power batteries has been growing at an exponential rate. Improper handling of these batteries can lead to the waste of strategic metal resources and pose risks to the environment and human health. Without doubt, it is essential to scientifically recover and reuse these spent power batteries, particularly by recovering positive electrode materials. Currently, there are several methods for recovering positive electrode materials, including pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, bioleaching, and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) leaching. This review concetrated on the emerging technology of DESs leaching for positive electrode materials in spent lithium‐ion battery. It provided an overview of the latest advancements in DESs leaching, considering factors such as acidity, reducibility, and coordination of DESs. The current technical status was analyzed and discussed, while also addressing the challenges and prospects for the development of DESs recovery in spent Li‐ion power batteries. This work aims to offer practical guidance and serve as a foundation for additional studies and widespread implementation of DESs leaching for positive electrode materials.
Stress and Coping Experiences of Turkish University Students During COVID‐19: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Aracı‐İyiaydın Ayşegül , Çok Figen , Altunay‐Yılmaz Hilal , Atay Şafak , Serttaş Şebnem Yağmur 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe present qualitative study aims to reveal the lived experiences of 20 Turkish university students (10 male, 10 female) regarding their stress factors and how they coped with challenges faced during the first 3 months of the lockdown period amidst the COVID‐19 pandemic. The participants, aged between 19 and 24, were recruited from different state and private universities employing convenience and snowball sampling methods. Grounded in a descriptive phenomenological approach, inductive content analysis (ICS) was employed. The data were collected via in‐depth interviews in May 2020, and analyzed by using Nvivo. The findings showed that the experiences of the participants gathered around five main themes namely, general impact on daily life, impact on various life domains, coping strategies, contributions, and post‐pandemic future. Participants reported their concerns regarding disruptions in daily life and routines caused by precautionary measures, and their expectations as to post‐pandemic life as well. Various adaptive also maladaptive coping strategies were adopted. Notably, participants appraised the pandemic process as an improving experience attributing this to having more spare time for themselves and an increase in their self‐awareness. Findings are discussed in light of the available literature.