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Effect of Check Dams on Sediment Concentration in a Watershed in the Loess Hilly Area During a Heavy Rain Event
Authors: Li Mian , Shen Zhenzhou , Hui Bo , Lv Xizhi , Yang Er , Ma Li , Ni Yongxin , Bao Hongzhe 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTUnderstanding the changes of sediment concentration in rivers, especially under heavy rains, is of great significance to accurately evaluate the effectiveness of soil and water conservation measures in the Loess Hilly Area. On July 26, 2017, an extremely heavy rain (maximum rain intensity of 66.6 mm/h, the highest rainfall of 256.8 mm in 10 h, and a return period of 100 years) occurred over the 821 km2 Xiaoli River watershed in the Wuding River watershed. In order to understand the sediment concentration during the heavy rain event, 10 dam‐controlled catchments in the center of the rainstorm (3 in the Xiaoli River watershed and 7 in its adjacent watersheds) without drainage and damage were selected. All the retained runoff and sediment in the check dams were measured by the cross‐sectional survey according to the flood marks left by the heavy rain. Combined with the observed runoff and sediment transport data by the hydrological station at the outlet of the Xiaoli River watershed as well as the deposited sediment investigated in the watershed during the heavy rain event, the change of sediment concentration and the role of check dam were analyzed. Results showed that under heavy rain, all the sediment concentrations of runoff in the dam‐controlled catchments ranged from 344 to 552 kg/m3, suggesting that the sediment retaining effect of slope measures (woodland, grassland, and terrace) is limited and cannot prevent the occurrence of hyperconcentrated flows. The gully measures (check dams) in the Xiaoli River watershed can hold a large amount of sediment under heavy rain and make the runoff no longer a hyperconcentrated flow at the watershed outlet. In order to control the transport of hyperconcentrated flows to the downstream, more attention should be paid to the construction of check dams while carrying out vegetation ecological construction in the Loess Hilly Area.
Sunlight‐Activated Eu2+‐Doped Red Persistent Luminescence Material for Night‐Vision Signage, Anti‐Counterfeiting and Location Detection
Authors: Huo Xiaoxue , Wang Zhijun , Meng Xue , Zhou Mingxin , Wang Yu , Suo Hao , Li Panlai 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPersistent luminescence materials have been widely studied due to their excellent optical properties. However, they can only be activated by UV light; in other words, the charging method for these phosphors is limited. In fact, materials that can continuously emit light when exposed to sunlight are highly sought after for their potential to reduce energy consumption. Warm‐colored persistent luminescence materials are particularly useful for information storage, security marking, and preventing counterfeiting. Nevertheless, creating effective warm‐color persistent luminescence materials that are activated by sunlight remains a challenging task. To address this issue, novel daylight‐activated red persistent luminescence materials, Gd3‐xCax‐0.02GaO6:0.02Eu2+ (x = 0.3 ‐ 0.7) are explored. The material can be effectively activated by sunlight under all weather conditions, as well as by bright light from indoor lamps, mobile phone screens, and any form of visible light. Moreover, it possesses excellent water resistance. The process of electron trapping and release within the material is investigated through thermoluminescence experiments, photoluminescence spectra, and persistent luminescence spectra. Importantly, this phosphor has been demonstrated for various applications, including night vision marking, anti‐counterfeiting, optical information storage, and positioning, among others.
Polymer Single‐Chain Nanoparticles: Shaping Solid Surfactants
Authors: Li Shuailong , Sun Shuyi , Luo Jiaqiu , Xia Zhiqin , Wang Yaxin , Russell Thomas P. , Shi Shaowei , Yang Zhenzhong 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPolymer single‐chain nanoparticles (SCNPs) have found a wide range of applications spanning catalysts, sensors and nanomedicine. The generation of structured SCNPs from star‐shaped polymers with diverse architectures and functionalities affords a new avenue to expand the emerging research area. The large‐scale synthesis of structured SCNPs is described by the electrostatics‐mediated intramolecular crosslinking of three types of 3‐armed star‐shaped polymers (T‐P4VP, T‐PS‐b‐P4VP, and T‐P4VP‐b‐PS), whose configuration is tunable from spherical to cage‐shaped to dumbbell‐shaped and star‐shaped. The structured SCNPs are amphiphilic and can be used as solid surfactants to stabilize different types of emulsions.
Carbon emission constraint: A catalyst for the shift from real economy to financialization?
Authors: Liu Xinglin 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality have gained significant attention in China. Carbon‐intensive corporates are tasked with decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions. This research examines their potential for financialization based on the compulsory fulfillment requirement of carbon emission allowances and the emission‐free characteristics of financial assets. This research finds that carbon emission policy significantly promotes corporates to allocate more capital toward business operations in the real economy. It leads to an increase in capacity utilization efficiency and profitability for the main business. The findings support that the policy has a positive impact on the real economy.
Natural polymers for emerging technological applications: cellulose, lignin, shellac and silk
Authors: Irimia‐Vladu Mihai , Sariciftci Niyazi Serdar 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn an effort to stave off the growth of electronic waste (e‐waste) that poses a critical environmental dilemma, scientists often look into nature as an unending inspirational pool of materials and chemical processes that ensure functionality, performance and safe dissolution at the end of life cycle. This short review highlights only four organic polymer materials of natural origin (i.e. cellulose, lignin, shellac and silk) from the very large pool of natural (bio)polymeric materials and looks not only into the recent developments at the industrial scale but also into the emerging niche applications of these materials, while highlighting their implementation into electronics and sensor development. This review exemplifies that natural polymeric materials have great potential for the development of eco‐friendly electronics, in other words the class of industrial products that has carefully considered the important issues of biocompatibility, biodegradability (even compostability), cost of production and energy expanded in production (i.e. the carbon footprint). © 2024 The Author(s). Polymer International published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Early implementation of MAK robotic device in total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation: A proof‐of‐concept study
Authors: Barquín‐Santos E. , Cumplido‐Trasmonte C. , Gor‐García‐Fogeda M. D. , Plaza‐Flores A. , López‐Morón A. L. , Fernández Roemi , García‐Armada E. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundEffective rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is crucial for enhancing both range of motion (ROM) and functional outcomes. While robotics has demonstrated its potential in various medical contexts, the evidence on its application in TKA rehabilitation is still scarce. The marsi active knee (MAK), a robotic device that has already proven to be safe and beneficial in people with neurological disease, has been tested to facilitate the rehabilitation of TKA patients.ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the safety, patient satisfaction, and clinical impact of integrating the MAK into an early rehabilitation regimen for TKA patients.MethodsThe intervention comprised 14 one‐hour sessions administered thrice a week, utilizing the MAK within 48 h post‐TKA surgery. The rehabilitation sessions incorporated exercises involving passive mobilizations, sit‐to‐stand transitions, and gait training. Comprehensive data encompassing safety parameters, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes were meticulously collected and analyzed.ResultsSix participants successfully completed the rehabilitation protocol with the MAK device. Notably, no significant adverse events were documented. Application of the device corresponded to perceptible reductions in self‐reported pain levels. Vital signs remained within minimal variance pre‐ and post‐rehabilitation. Participants proficiently engaged in all assisted exercises facilitated by the device, culminating in a high overall satisfaction rating of 4.6 ± 0.5 out of 5.ConclusionThe findings indicate that the MAK device exhibits a commendable level of safety while obtaining considerable patient satisfaction during the early rehabilitation phase following TKA, suggesting this device may be a reliable adjunct to TKA protocols.
Monitoring of plant diseases caused by Fusarium commune and Rhizoctonia solani in bok choy using hyperspectral remote sensing and machine learning
Authors: Nguyen Derrick Hoang Danh , Tan Arinah Jing Hui , Lee Ronjin , Lim Wei Feng , Wong Jia Yih , Suhaimi Fadhlina 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDLocal vegetable production is susceptible to various fungal pathogens, the most common and lethal of which are Fusarium commune and Rhizoctonia solani. Early detection of these pathogens is challenging, and by the time visual symptoms appear, the pathogens may have already spread extensively, causing massive damage to the production. In this study, we explored the use of hyperspectral data for early detection of diseases caused by F. commune or R. solani in bok choy Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis by collecting hyperspectral data from healthy plants and plants inoculated with either fungal pathogen in a controlled experimental set‐up.RESULTSBased on the collected data, we employed various tree‐based, distribution‐based, geometric, neural networks and ensemble learning algorithms to train detection models. Among the trained models, Multi‐Layer Perceptron (MLP) models performed the best with overall accuracy reaching 95.9 ± 0.26%. MLP models could differentiate between healthy and infected plants with 99% precision after 1 day of infection, and distinguish between different fungal pathogens with 99% precision after 2 days. During this period, no visible symptoms of fungal infection could be observed. Further analysis into trained MLP models and general reflectance profiles of plants also revealed a high correlation of the spectral regions 445–460, 560–595, 606–620 and 719–728 nm with fungal infection in bok choy plants.CONCLUSIONOur findings highlight the potential of hyperspectral imaging as a highly precise early detection tool for fungal diseases in plants. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Geniposidic Acid Attenuates Chronic Tubulointerstitial Nephropathy Through Regulation of the NF‐ƙB/Nrf2 Pathway Via Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Signaling
Authors: Wang Yan‐Ni , Li Xiao‐Jun , Wang Wen‐Feng , Zou Liang , Miao Hua , Zhao Ying‐Yong 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTRenal fibrosis is an outcome of chronic kidney disease, independent of the underlying etiology. Renal fibrosis is caused primarily by oxidative stress and inflammation. We identified the components of Plantaginis semen and elucidated their anti‐fibrotic and anti‐inflammatory mechanisms. The renoprotective components and underlying molecular mechanisms of P. semen were investigated in rats with adenine‐induced chronic tubulointerstitial nephropathy (TIN) and in idole‐3‐acetic acid (IAA)–stimulated NRK‐52E cells. Acetate and n‐butanol extracts were found to be the bioactive fractions of P. semen. A total of 65 compounds including geniposidic acid (GPA), apigenin (APG), and acteoside (ATS) were isolated and identified. Among the seven main extract components, treatment with GPA, APG, and ATS reduced the serum levels of creatinine and urea in TIN rats. Mechanistically, GPA ameliorated renal fibrosis through repressing aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) signaling and regulating redox signaling including inhibiting proinflammatory nuclear factor kappa B (NF‐ƙB) and its target gene products as well as activated antioxidative nuclear factor‐erythroid‐2‐related factor 2 (Nrf2) and its downstream target gene products in both TIN rats and IAA‐stimulated NRK‐52E cells. The inhibitory effect of GPA on AHR, NF‐Ƙb, and Nrf2 signaling were partially abolished in IAA‐stimulated NRK‐52E cells treated with CH223191 compared with untreated IAA‐stimulated NRK‐52E cells. These data demonstrated that GPA alleviates oxidative stress and inflammation partly by suppressing AHR signaling.
Strategic intentions of higher education for sustainable development goals: Qualitative evidence from universities in Türkiye
Authors: Göçoğlu Volkan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAlthough the literature on the role of higher education in sustainable development is extensive, a notable gap remains in universities' intentions to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the contexts they pay attention to, and the measurement tools they use in different country samples. Aiming to contribute to this gap with the sample of Türkiye, a country with minimal progress on SDG reporting, this study conducts a three‐tiered content analysis on 121 state universities' strategic plans. The prominent results show that universities in the country prioritize SDGs 8, 16, 9, 11, and 4, with 40% or higher proportions. Besides, there exists a lack of strategic targets set by any universities for SDGs 1, 10, 12, 14, and 17. While most universities pay attention to sustainability on institutional and societal aspects, with 45% or higher proportions, environmental concerns are determined to be low, and there exists a high diversity among the measurement tools with 12 types, with all 30% or lower proportions. The results present supportive evidence from Türkiye to the existing literature, particularly on Western countries' SDG prioritization, and thus, to the insight that the similarities and differences in SDG prioritization in different countries samples emerge from the geographical and regional affinities rather than educational levels. Finally, the need to promote and foster SDG reporting initiatives to make universities' SDG contributions more systematic and consistent appears to be a critical managerial implication for Turkish higher education.
Prebiotic Environmental Conditions Impact the Type of Iron‐Sulfur Cluster Formed
Authors: Valer Luca , Hu Yin Juan , Cini Alberto , Lantieri Marco , Walton Craig R. , Shorttle Oliver , Fittipaldi Maria , Mansy Sheref S. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIron‐sulfur clusters are ancient cofactors that could have played a role in the prebiotic chemistry leading to the emergence of protometabolism. Previous research has shown that certain iron‐sulfur clusters can form from prebiotically plausible components, such as cysteine‐containing oligopeptides. However, it is unclear if these iron‐sulfur clusters could have survived in prebiotically plausible environments. To begin exploring this possibility, we tested the stability of iron‐sulfur clusters coordinated to a tripeptide and to N‐acetyl‐L‐cysteine methyl ester in a variety of solutions meant to mimic prebiotically plausible environments. We also assessed the impact of individual chemical components on stability. We find that iron‐sulfur clusters form over a wide variety of conditions but that the type of iron‐sulfur cluster formed is strongly impacted by the chemical environment and the coordinating scaffold. These findings support the general hypothesis that iron‐sulfur clusters were present on the prebiotic Earth and that different types of iron‐sulfur cluster predominated in different environments.
Ultrasound‐assisted minimally invasive technique for tissue collection from bovine mammary glands
Authors: Vang Alysia L. , Frizzarini Waneska S. , Webster Haylee H. , Cunha Thiago O. , Nelson Kathryn M. , Dorea Joao R. R. , Hernandez Laura L. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackground and AimsThe objective of this case report was to describe an ultrasound‐guided, minimally invasive method for longitudinal mammary gland tissue collection from the bovine species.Materials and MethodsBiopsies were performed on 14 8‐week‐old calves and 113 10‐week‐old calves. A subset of 36 animals had repeated mammary gland biopsies through the first lactation. Mammary gland biopsies were performed using a disposable biopsy punch. The technique was also performed on multiparous cows on other independent research trials.ResultsOne‐hundred and thirteen animals healed from the 10‐week biopsies with no complications. Of the 36 animals that received repeated biopsies, one developed mastitis due to premature suture removal and one had recurring mastitis in all quarters. Thirty‐three animals underwent all biopsies during gestation. Thirty of the original 36 are currently in lactation and still undergoing repeated biopsies. The method has also been successfully replicated on multiparous cows in separate studies.Discussion and ConclusionThe described technique is a safe, reliable method for cattle mammary gland biopsies beginning at eight weeks of age and can be utilized to obtain repeated tissue collection from individual animals. The technique is also straightforward to perform and utilizes simple tools while providing acceptable amounts of tissue for most applications, with low risk for infection and long‐term tissue damage.
Shouldice versus Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Pompeu Bernardo Fontel , Pasqualotto Eric , Marcolin Patrícia , Delgado Lucas Monteiro , Pigossi Beatriz D’Andrea , Leme Luís Fernando Paes , Melland‐Smith Megan , Poli de Figueiredo Sergio Mazzola 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe Lichtenstein technique is the standard treatment for adult open inguinal hernia repair. Among the non‐mesh repair techniques, Shouldice has shown the best results and is comparable to mesh repairs in selected cases. Due to the risk of chronic groin pain associated with the Lichtenstein technique, Shouldice has increased in popularity, and some surgeons have adopted it as a viable first‐line option.MethodsMEDLINE, Cochrane, Central Register of Clinical Trials, and EMBASE for randomized controlled trials (RCT) published until February 2024. Risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled using a random‐effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed using the Cochran Q test and I2 statistics with p‐values <0.10 and I2 > 25% considered significant. Statistical analysis was performed using R Software, version 4.1.2.ResultsFourteen RCTs comprising 2784 patients were included, of whom 1379 (47.5%) were submitted to the Shouldice hernia repair and 1513 (52.5%) to the Lichtenstein technique. Shouldice was associated with a significant increase in the recurrence rate (4.2% vs. 0.9%; RR 3.68; 95% CI 2.05–6.60; p < 0.001; I2 = 0%) compared with Lichtenstein. The number needed to treat (NNT) to prevent one Shouldice recurrence was 30.3. There were no significant differences between groups in chronic pain, urinary retention, bladder injury, testicular atrophy, wound infection, hematoma–seroma, or hypesthesia.ConclusionThe Lichtenstein technique was associated with reduced recurrence rates compared with Shouldice in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. However, the overall recurrence rate with the Shouldice technique was still low (4.2%), suggesting that it may be a viable option in selected patients.
Toward a Phenomenology of Media
Authors: Płotka Witold 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn his aesthetics, as shown in Chap. 8, Blaustein formulated a sophisticated theory of the aesthetic experience and the aesthetic object. However, the value of his approach was evidenced not only by theoretical examinations but also by detailed and rich descriptions of different aesthetic phenomena. Whereas in the previous chapter I was interested in the basics of Blaustein’s aesthetic theory, the present chapter concerns its concrete applications; more precisely, I will outline his phenomenology of media as an example of the application of descriptive tools in the analysis of cinema and radio experiences. In doing so, I want to discuss Paul Majkut’s thesis that “[p]henomenological media studies begin with Roman Ingarden’s investigations into the ontology of a literary work, but extensions of ideas that were confirmed to print media are easily made to other media.” I attempt to show that Majkut did not take into account Blaustein’s contribution to the field, which was developed in the same period as Ingarden’s theory and which (contrary to Ingarden) directly addressed media (film and radio) experiences. Blaustein’s input was noticed by, for instance, Jan Czerkawski (together with Antoni B. Stępień and Stanisław Wielgus), Zofia Rosińska, Wioletta Miskiewicz, Jagna Brudzińska and, more recently, by Joanna Pluta. Czerkawski et al. called Blaustein “a pioneer in psychology pertaining to film and radio.” In this vein, Rosińska and Pluta also described him as a “pioneer” in studies on the reception of media and its influence on the human mind. Miskiewicz noted that Blaustein “[…] kept an active interest for research in […] media communication” and his research “[…] anticipated (with great subtlety) many theories, such as Wollheim’s ‘seeing-in’ in aesthetic theory and McLuhan’s ‘the medium is the message’ well known in media study.” In her text on aisthēsis and phantasma, Brudzińska identified Blaustein as the author of the “[…] first phenomenological theory of media,” in which he analyzed “[…] the mediating function of imaginative consciousness.” These views require a brief comment.
Meet XLM-RLnews-8: Not Just Another Sentiment Analysis Model
Authors: Di Nuovo Elisa , Cartier Emmanuel , De Longueville Bertrand 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Although automatic sentiment analysis has been widely studied in the past decade, multilingualism remains an issue impairing real-life applications. This paper describes the development and evaluation of XLM-RLnews-8, a model based on XLM-RoBERTa-Large, domain-adapted using a novel dataset of multilingual news articles and fine-tuned for the tripartite sentiment analysis task. In addition, it provides a quantitative analysis of the Unified Multilingual Sentiment Analysis Benchmark, the dataset used for the fine-tuning and the in-domain evaluation. The model is also out-of-domain evaluated, on the IMDb dataset and a new multilingual news headlines silver dataset, and its performance is compared with current State-of-the-Art multilingual models. Models, notebooks and datasets developed for this publication are available at https://github.com/ElisaDiNuovo/XLM-RLnews-8/.
Probability Analysis Method of Seismic Response for Earth-Rockfill Dams
Authors: Xu Bin , Pang Rui 
Published: September 2024

AbstractSeismic response probabilistic analysis for earth-rock dams is a crucial step in performance-based seismic safety evaluation. It represents a significant transition from deterministic analysis to stochastic analysis. To conduct such an analysis, it's essential to thoroughly consider the uncertainties associated with the seismic response of earth-rock dams and select appropriate and effective probabilistic analysis methods. In the following, the uncertainties present in the seismic response of earth-rock dams and the primary probabilistic analysis methods will be briefly outlined. Additionally, the theoretical foundation and solution procedures of these methods will be briefly introduced. This will establish the theoretical groundwork for subsequent analyses of stochastic dynamic responses and performance-based seismic safety evaluations for high concrete faced rockfill dams.