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Synergistic Bimetallic Effects of BiSb Anodes Enable Long‐Stable Sodium Storage
Authors: Liu Yang , Liu Xi , Wang Xinying , Ullah Shafi , Peng Yi , Pan Guangyu , Gao Wanjie , Song Bingyan , Zhang Xinghao , Jia Ao , Wang Jie , He Jiarui , Wu Yuping 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAlloy‐type anodes are of interest for their resource‐rich and high theoretical capacity performance in sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). However, severe volume expansion may lead to rapid capacity decay and electrode pulverization. In this work, metallic Bi with better structure stability is rationally selected as a skeleton to form a 2D BiSb alloy to alleviate the volume expansion. Interestingly, by combining in‐situ XRD and ex‐situ TEM characterizations, a reversible multi‐step alloying sodium storage mechanism of BiSb ↔ Na(Bi, Sb) ↔ Na3(Bi, Sb) in Bi0.4Sb0.6 anode is elucidated, and the partial amorphization and expanded interlayer spacing of BiSb alloy is also revealed, which greatly alleviate volume expansion thereby enhancing electrochemical stability. Furthermore, density functional theory and kinetic calculations demonstrate that Bi0.4Sb0.6 demonstrates lower Na+ adsorption energy and Na+ diffusion energy barriers, ensuring fast electron and ion transportation during sodium storage. Benefiting from the synergistic effects of binary alloy, Bi0.4Sb0.6 exhibits a high reversible capacity and cycling stability of 446 mAh g−1 at 0.1 A g−1, and 70% high capacity after 1100 cycles at 0.5 A g−1. This work provides new insights and opportunities to develop advanced precise alloy‐type anode materials for SIBs.
Recent Advances for Synthesis of Benzothiazoles from Arylmethylamines
Authors: Kadu Vikas D. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe benzofused N,S‐containing benzothiazole heterocycles and their scaffolds have remarkable biological and pharmaceutical applications. Attentively, the development towards structurally diverse benzothiazoles via C(sp3)−H functionalization of arylmethylamines has been the main attraction for synthetic organic chemists. In this review, the various synthetic approaches from C−H/C−N bond functionalization of arylmethylamines/amines as a new emerging substrate are described in detail towards the synthesis of substituted benzothiazoles. Furthermore, it gives insights into substrate scope and the reaction mechanistic pathway for the formation of final targeted benzothiazole products.
Accelerated Charge Transfer in the AgInS2‐Polymer Layer‐by‐Layer Films
Authors: Kopach Vasylyna , Khalavka Yuriy , Yosypenko Yuliana , Doskaliuk Nataliia , Kopach Oleh , Dmytruk Mykhailo , Dmytruk Igor , Dmytruk Andriy 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn this work, the luminescence properties of AgInS2 colloid nanoparticles in solution and in films were investigated and compared. Decay time of fast and slow relaxation processes differ by about an order of magnitude. Both components are significantly reduced in films compared to the corresponding contributions in colloids that hint towards charge carrier transfer between AgInS2 particles enhanced in the films.
Consensus‐Based Guidelines for Communicating a Misdiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis to Reduce Psychological Distress
Authors: Baufeldt Angela Lesley , Evangelou Nikos , Moghaddam Nima , Gresswell Mark , das Nair Roshan 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundMultiple sclerosis (MS) misdiagnosis is common, and when discovered, frequently leads to substantial disruption to patients’ lives and anxiety for clinicians. Our objective was to develop expert consensus‐based guidelines about how to communicate a misdiagnosis of MS to a patient, to reduce the potential for both psychological distress and litigation.MethodsA modified Delphi method using a systematic literature review on doctor and patient experiences of the MS diagnosis communication was used to populate items for a first‐round questionnaire. Our Delphi panel represented three perspectives (clinicians, people with MS, and published experts in health communication), and we recruited 18 panelists in total (6 per perspective). Consensus was defined a priori as 75% of panelists giving an item the same rating. A feedback round was undertaken with six external reviewers, naïve to the guideline development process, and the panelists. Items were reviewed by the study team and synthesized to create the finalized guidelines.ResultsConsensus was reached for 45 items rated as “very important” and presented in the feedback round. The study team synthesized the 45 items to 27 items. Ten items related specifically to the communication of the MS misdiagnosis and 17 items to generic guidelines highlighted as important in the MS misdiagnosis appointment. Seven recommendations form the guidelines presented here.ConclusionsSeven consensus‐based recommendations offer guidance to practising neurologists in their communication with patients in a situation that has the potential to be highly distressing, for both clinician and patient.
Overcoming fixation and permeabilization challenges in flow cytometry by optical barcoding and multi‐pass acquisition
Authors: Fahlberg Marissa D. , Forward Sarah , Assita Emane Rose , Mazzola Michael , Kiem Anna , Handley Maris , Yun Seok‐Hyun , Kwok Sheldon J. J. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe fixation and permeabilization of cells are essential for labeling intracellular biomarkers in flow cytometry. However, these chemical treatments often alter fragile targets, such as cell surface and fluorescent proteins (FPs), and can destroy chemically‐sensitive fluorescent labels. This reduces measurement accuracy and introduces compromises into sample workflows, leading to losses in data quality. Here, we demonstrate a novel multi‐pass flow cytometry approach to address this long‐standing problem. Our technique utilizes individual cell barcoding with laser particles, enabling sequential analysis of the same cells with single‐cell resolution maintained. Chemically‐fragile protein markers and their fluorochrome conjugates are measured prior to destructive sample processing and adjoined to subsequent measurements of intracellular markers after fixation and permeabilization. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our technique in accurately measuring intracellular FPs and methanol‐sensitive antigens and fluorophores, along with various surface and intracellular markers. This approach significantly enhances assay flexibility, enabling accurate and comprehensive cellular analysis without the constraints of conventional one‐time measurement flow cytometry. This innovation paves new avenues in flow cytometry for a wide range of applications in immuno‐oncology, stem cell research, and cell biology.
Cultural Values Influence the Developmental Trajectory of Resistance to Social Influence Over the Course of Adolescence
Authors: Pei Rui , Kranzler Elissa , Falk Emily B. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe opinions of peers are among the most potent factors influencing human decision‐making. Research conducted in Western societies suggests that individuals become more resistant to peer influence from late adolescence to adulthood. It is unknown whether this developmental trajectory is universal across cultures. Through two cross‐national studies, we present consistent self‐report and behavioral evidence for culturally distinct developmental trajectories of resistance to peer influence (RPI). Our findings from the US samples replicated prior findings that reported increasing RPI. Yet, data from the Chinese participants were better fitted using a nonlinear model, displaying a U‐shaped trajectory with lowest RPI levels at around 20 years old. In contrast to the long‐held belief that increasing RPI from adolescence to early adulthood is a universal developmental trait, we propose that this developmental trajectory may depend on cultural context.
Drivers of Spatiotemporal Patterns of Riparian Forest NDVI Along a Hydroclimatic Gradient
Authors: Lochin Pierre , Piégay Hervé , Stella John C. , Caylor Kelly K. , Vaudor Lise , Bliss Singer Michael 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn the context of rising global temperatures and their impact on weather patterns and water cycles, understanding the relationship between vegetation and hydroclimatic forcing is critical. Riparian forests are highly vulnerable to hydroclimatic variability, which can significantly affect water availability in the soil on which they primarily depend. Along large rivers, hydroclimatic forcings can vary, resulting in different vegetative responses depending on the local climatic context and site conditions. To explore this, we studied riparian forest greenness along a 512‐km river corridor with a 3° latitudinal gradient, analysing the relative contributions of climate (latitude, season, temperature, precipitation) and local hydrological conditions (groundwater). Here, we show that riparian forests along a latitudinal gradient respond differently to hydroclimatic controls, with vegetative dynamics that can be attenuated or accentuated by local site conditions. We combined Sentinel‐2 satellite Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data over seven years (2016–2022) with hydroclimatic data to examine riparian forest greenness responses to latitudinal, seasonal and interannual hydroclimatic variability. We found contrasting hydroclimatic controls across the latitudinal gradient, with the northernmost sites predominantly controlled by temperature, while those further south are limited by water availability. In addition, we identified temperature as the primary driver of NDVI throughout the growing season, either positively or negatively. Late season precipitation and high phreatic water availability positively influenced NDVI, emphasising the role of local conditions in governing riparian forest resilience. This study enhances understanding of climate controls on riparian tree greenness, which is critical for designing effective landscape‐scale riparian ecosystem management and restoration strategies.
Incorporating soil‐structure interaction into simplified numerical models for fragility analysis of RC structures
Authors: Blasone Valentina , Huseynli Shahin , De Luca Flavia , Karamitros Dimitris , De Risi Raffaele , Spacone Enrico 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSimplified building models are a valuable option for seismic assessment at the regional scale. These models often use calibrated springs to model column behaviour, and recent advances have made them suitable for capturing torsional response in Reinforced‐Concrete Moment‐Resisting‐Frames. Nevertheless, their validation is typically achieved using fixed‐base models, which do not include the influence of soil‐structure interaction (SSI). This study introduces a novel approach to quantify the accuracy of a recently developed simplified model while accounting for dynamic SSI, using a newly implemented, refined 3D Finite Element non‐linear soil model in OpenSees. The accuracy of the simplified structural model is assessed by comparing the results of non‐linear dynamic analyses with those of a refined model in terms of (i) a peak structural demand parameter such as the interstorey‐drift ratio and (ii) fragility curves computed from cloud analysis and accounting for collapse cases. The study presents details of the proposed refined approach for 3D soil modelling in OpenSees, focusing on implementing free‐field boundary conditions and structure‐to‐soil connections. Results show that the accuracy of the simplified model is maintained, even in the presence of SSI, and it successfully captures the overall structural response measured at peak demand. For the proposed case study, the difference between the simplified and refined models’ fragility curves’ medians is 4% and 2% for fixed and SSI models, respectively. The simplified structural model, combined with the refined soil model for SSI effects, presents an innovative and conservative, yet computationally efficient, alternative for seismic risk analysis, even in the presence of structural irregularity.
Exploring the potential mechanisms of polysaccharides against gastric ulcer: Network pharmacology analysis and molecular docking validation
Authors: Huang Jia‐Yu , Zou Qi , Hao Ming , Shen Jian‐Lin , Zhang Meng‐Tong , Li Fei , Xu Quan‐Sheng , Zhang Han‐Yue , Zhang Jun , Wang Xiao‐Yin 
Published: October 2024

AbstractGastric ulcer is a common peptic ulcer that affects human health and life quality seriously. As anti‐gastric ulcer drugs usually cause side‐effects, polysaccharides may be the potential alternatives because of better effectiveness and less toxicity. Although the anti‐gastric ulcer activities of polysaccharides have been widely reported, the mechanisms have not yet been well‐disclosed. In this study, network pharmacology analysis was performed to explore the potential mechanisms of polysaccharides against gastric ulcer, and the results were validated by molecular docking. Results indicated that β‐glucan, arabinogalactan, xylan, and arabinan were the key structures, and ABL1, AKT1, androgen receptor, epidermal growth factor receptor, v‐Ha‐ras Harvey rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog, HSP90AA1, mitogen‐activated protein kinase 8 (MAPK8), MAPK14, NOS2, PIK3R1, RAC1, ras homolog gene family member A, and proto‐oncogene tyrosine‐protein kinase Src were the core targets for polysaccharides in treating gastric ulcer. Polysaccharides have influences on 1958 GO items and 199 KEGG pathways, and their anti‐gastric ulcer activities are related to MAPK, Ras, PI3K‐Akt, vascular endothelial growth factor, prolactin, FoxO and Rap1 signaling pathways, etc. Molecular docking validation showed that the results of network pharmacology analysis were credible, and interactions between polysaccharide structures and core targets were observed. This study contributes to understanding the mechanisms of polysaccharides in treating gastric ulcer and provides references for future activity screening and mechanism research in anti‐gastric ulcer.
Do Vice Chancellors' Career Horizon Matter for University Sustainability Performance? The Moderating Role of Soft Information
Authors: Roberts Lee , Wang Yang , Elamer Ahmed A. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn the evolving landscape of higher education, leadership plays a pivotal role in directing institutional strategies towards sustainability. This study examines how the career horizons of Vice Chancellors (VCs)—often akin to CEOs in the corporate sector—influences the sustainability performance of UK universities. Using a unique hand‐collected dataset covering the years 2018–2022, our results show that shorter VC career horizons negatively impact universities' sustainability performance, indicating that VCs closer to retirement are more ethically and sustainability‐focused. Moreover, we explore how the disclosure of soft information—characterised as boilerplate and forward‐looking language in sustainability reports—affects this relationship. Our analysis indicates that this soft information significantly moderates the effects of VCs' career horizons on sustainability outcomes. Specifically, we discover that extensive use of forward‐looking and boilerplate language tends to exacerbate the negative impacts of shorter VC tenures on sustainability performance. This research contributes to the academic discourse by documenting how leadership tenure and the strategic use of narrative in public disclosures interact to shape institutional sustainability. The findings advocate for a strategic approach in leadership appointments and reporting practices, enhancing the alignment between leadership characteristics and the long‐term sustainability goals of higher education institutions.
Applying theories, models, and frameworks to help genetic counselors and students achieve clinical and professional goals
Authors: Cragun Deborah , Victoria Lindsey , Bradbury Angela R. , Dean Marleah , Hamilton Jada G. , Katz Mira L. , Rahm Alanna Kulchak , Mack Jennifer W. , Resnicow Ken , Kaphingst Kimberly A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractSome genetic counselors (GCs) may find theories, models, and frameworks (TMFs) useful in clinical skills selection and when reflecting on or evaluating genetic counseling practice. This paper aims to demonstrate how TMFs can be used to postulate how different skills may impact patients'/clients' decisions, behaviors, and outcomes and consider how multiple TMFs can inform the use of various skills or strategies to achieve different goals. Additionally, we provide examples of TMFs that may help GCs in nonclinical aspects of their work, such as implementing and evaluating new interventions or service delivery models. To guide the selection of appropriate TMFs, we provide a set of questions to consider and include examples of skills and approaches that align with different TMFs. While TMFs provide a structured approach and valuable guidance that may help advance genetic counseling practice, they have certain limitations. Additional research is necessary to determine the effectiveness of using TMFs to guide clinical practice and improve patient/client outcomes.
Gastric dysplasia arising from a submucosal heterotopic gastric gland
Authors: Kobayashi Mayu , Hamada Yasuhiko , Usui Miki , Nakagawa Hayato 
Published: October 2024

AbstractA submucosal heterotopic gastric gland (SHGG) is characterized by benign ectopic gastric tissue within the submucosa. Neoplasms arising from SHGGs are rare, and their definitive diagnosis via endoscopic biopsy is often challenging. We report the case of a 74‐year‐old man undergoing screening esophagogastroduodenoscopy, which revealed a subepithelial lesion with a central orifice in the upper body of the stomach. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) was performed because the endoscopic biopsy revealed a suspected pyloric gland adenoma. Pathological examination of the resected specimen confirmed SHGG with focal dysplasia. The patient recovered uneventfully and remained free of recurrence over a 5‐year follow‐up period. This case highlights the utility of ESD in both the treatment and accurate pathological diagnosis of neoplasms arising from SHGGs.
Occupational burnout in nuclear medicine technologists working in Australia and New Zealand – results of a multi‐national survey
Authors: Shields Melissa , James Daphne , McCormack Lynne 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionOccupational burnout can be associated with negative feelings about the workplace and feeling that a person's efforts are of little consequence. Within a healthcare setting, occupational burnout can be attributed to a high workload or a non‐supportive work environment. Higher levels of burnout are associated with increased absenteeism and turnover, increased medical errors and decreased patient care. The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of occupational burnout within nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) working in Australia and New Zealand.MethodsAn online questionnaire was distributed via QuestionPro. The questionnaire consisted of four sections, including the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) Version 5 (2009) measuring compassion satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatic stress in the workplace. For this study, only the burnout component of this scale is reported.ResultsThere were 162 survey responses. Of the 18 New Zealand participants, 10 (56%) reported moderate levels of burnout. Of the 144 Australian participants, 114 (79%) reported moderate levels of burnout. No NMTs reported high levels of burnout. All states of Australia were represented in the survey, with Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria having the highest number of participants reporting moderate levels of burnout.ConclusionThis study revealed that more than half of New Zealand participants and three quarters of Australian participants reported moderate levels of burnout. It is imperative to address the wellbeing needs of NMTs working in Australia and New Zealand at an individual and organisational level to support NMTs to be more engaged in their work and help organisations retain staff.
High‐Speed Countercurrent Chromatography Isolation of Active Components from Evodia Rutaecarpa and Affinity Ultrafiltration Screening for Their Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Activity
Authors: Liang Jiaqi , Zhang Yuchi , Liu Chunming , Li Sainan , Li Ruizhe , Zhang Yutong , Chen Ming , Sun Ruijun 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTAcetylcholinesterase inhibitors from Evodia rutaecarpa were screened, prepared, and evaluated. To screen the lipophilic alkaloid active constituents in E. rutaecarpa, we improved and optimized an ultrafiltration system. Three acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, dehydroevodiamine, evodiamine, and rutecarpine, were screened. Addressing the limitations of the traditional response surface methodology (RSM) for multiobjective screening, we integrated RSM with the Non‐dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm III to achieve the optimal extraction of these active ingredients. High‐speed countercurrent chromatography was used to isolate the active components using a two‐phase solvent system: n‐hexane/ethyl acetate/methanol/water (3.0:2.5:3.5:2.0, v/v/v/v) and ethyl acetate/methanol/water (3.0:1.0:4.0, v/v/v). The nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy confirmed the structures of the compounds, and molecular docking and dynamics simulations assessed the inhibitory effects of the chemical components on AChE, which were consistent with the findings of the ultrafiltration experiments. We also confirmed the neuroprotective properties of these compounds against glutamate‐induced apoptosis in PC12 cells. Overall, we achieved the systematic optimization of multitarget compound extraction and lipophilic alkaloid ultrafiltration screening, as well as preparation and activity validation, laying the groundwork for the development of AChE inhibitors from lipophilic alkaloids.
The threat of vaping in youths
Authors: Ferkol Thomas 
Published: October 2024

AbstractElectronic cigarettes are driving a new epidemic of nicotine dependence among youths and are now the dominant tobacco product used by adolescents in the United States and other countries. Candy and fruit flavorings have driven their use, and many products contain higher nicotine concentrations, which contributed to their addictive potential. Numerous epidemiologic studies have described increased rates of respiratory symptoms in adolescent electronic cigarette users, and in vitro and in vivo studies showed that electronic cigarette vapors exert extensive biological effects on human airways, different from tobacco smoke, leading to epithelial cell dysregulation, inflammation, mucus hypersecretion, and apoptosis. Severe acute lung injury has been reported in adolescents and young adults, particularly in those using tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)‐containing products, underscoring the threats of electronic cigarettes to lung health.