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The influence of sustainability beliefs in sustainable consumption behavior: a study with students from Brazil and Paraguay
Authors: Junior Jair Jeremias 
Published: August 2017

One of the main challenges to achieving the much desired sustainable development is to identify the paths so as to realize the transition from speech to sustainable practice. One of the first aspects necessary for this transition is the change in the forms of production and consumption. This article aims to analyze the beliefs of individuals about the sustainability issue are related to the behavior of sustainable consumption. When investigating this relationship opens the opportunity to shed light on the factors that may influence consumption in order to make it sustainable. Therefore, validated instruments were used in the research from previous study of the constructs beliefs in sustainability and sustainable consumption behavior in a sample of brazilian and paraguayan students. Data analysis occurred through structural equation modeling. The results showed that, for the brazilian sample, the beliefs of individuals concerning the sustainability influence their willingness to sustainable consumption, however, this relationship was not true for the sample of paraguayan students. And cultural factors related to the understanding of stage about the sustainability for both countries are possible explanations for the results.
Single phase computed tomography is equivalent to dual phase method for localizing hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: a retrospective review
Authors: Morón Fanny , Delumpa Alfred , Chetta Justin , Guffey Danielle , Dunaway David 
Published: August 2017

Objective
This study aims to compare the sensitivity of dual phase (non-contrast and arterial) versus single phase (arterial) CT for detection of hyper-functioning parathyroid glands in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.

Methods
The CT scans of thirty-two patients who have biochemical evidence of primary hyperparathyroidism, pathologically proven parathyroid adenomas, and pre-operative multiphase parathyroid imaging were evaluated retrospectively in order to compare the adequacy of single phase vs. dual phase CT scans for the detection of parathyroid adenomas.

Results
The parathyroid adenomas were localized in 83% of cases on single arterial phase CT and 80% of cases on dual phase CT. The specificity for localization of parathyroid tumor was 96% for single phase CT and 97% for dual phase CT. The results were not significantly different (p = 0.695). These results are similar to those found in the literature for multiphase CT of 55–94%.

Conclusions
Our study supports the use of a single arterial phase CT for the detection of hyperfunctioning parathyroid adenomas. Advances in knowledge: a single arterial phase CT has similar sensitivity for localizing parathyroid adenomas as dual phase CT and significantly reduces radiation dose to the patient.
Taxonomic and chemical assessment of exceptionally abundant rock mine biofilm
Authors: Tomczyk-Żak Karolina , Szczesny Paweł , Gromadka Robert , Zielenkiewicz Urszula 
Published: August 2017

Background
An exceptionally thick biofilm covers walls of ancient gold and arsenic Złoty Stok mine (Poland) in the apparent absence of organic sources of energy.

Methods and Results
We have characterized this microbial community using culture-dependent and independent methods. We sequenced amplicons of the 16S rRNA gene obtained using generic primers and additional primers targeted at Archaea and Actinobacteria separately. Also, we have cultured numerous isolates from the biofilm on different media under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. We discovered very high biodiversity, and no single taxonomic group was dominant. The majority of almost 4,000 OTUs were classified above genus level indicating presence of novel species. Elemental analysis, performed using SEM-EDS and X-ray, of biofilm samples showed that carbon, sulphur and oxygen were not evenly distributed in the biofilm and that their presence is highly correlated. However, the distribution of arsenic and iron was more flat, and numerous intrusions of elemental silver and platinum were noted, indicating that microorganisms play a key role in releasing these elements from the rock.

Conclusions
Altogether, the picture obtained throughout this study shows a very rich, complex and interdependent system of rock biofilm. The chemical heterogeneity of biofilm is a likely explanation as to why this oligotrophic environment is capable of supporting such high microbial diversity.
The age of onset of substance use is related to the coping strategies to deal with treatment in men with substance use disorder
Authors: Capella Maria del Mar , Adan Ana 
Published: August 2017

BackgroundThe age of onset of substance use (OSU) as well as the coping strategies (CS) influence both the development and the course of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). We aim to examine the differences in the CS applied to deal with treatment in men with SUD, considering whether the age of OSU had begun at age 16 or earlier (OSU ≤ 16) or at 17 years or later (OSU ≥ 17), as well as the associations of the CS with clinical variables were studied.MethodsA total of 122 patients with at least three months of abstinence, 60 with OSU≤16 and 62 with OSU≥17, were evaluated through the Coping Strategies Inventory and clinical assessment tools.ResultsThe OSU≤16 patients were younger and presented a worse clinical state. Compared to the norms, the SUD patients were less likely to use adaptive CS, although this was more remarkable for the OSU≤16 group. Furthermore, the OSU≤16 patients presented a CS pattern of higher Disengagement, with lesser use of Social Support and higher Problem Avoidance and Social Withdrawal. In the whole SUD sample, the severity of addiction, number of relapses and age of OSU (as a continuous variable) were related to maladaptive coping. Nevertheless, the cut-off age of OSU modulated these results.ConclusionsThe OSU≤16 was a risk factor for presenting greater clinical severity and a more dysfunctional CS profile to deal with treatment. Thus, the cut-off age considered has allowed us to differentiate SUD patients with more vulnerability to present worse clinical prognosis who may require specific prevention and rehabilitation strategies discussed throughout this work.
Charge‐Sign‐Independent Separation of Mono‐ and Divalent Ions With Nanofiltration Membranes
Authors: Xu Ping , Duan Shaofan , Li Zhan , Hu Mengyang , Zhang Pengfei , Dai Liheng , Mai Zhaohuan , Guan Kecheng , Matsuyama Hideto 
Published: October 2024

AbstractAchieving precise selective separation of monovalent and divalent cations, as well as anions, is vital yet challenging in practical applications involving complex component treatments. Current membranes are typically effective for separating either cation pairs or anion pairs. To address this issue, a straightforward strategy for fabricating a nanofiltration (NF) membrane is developed that selectively permeates monovalent ions. This study focused on neutralizing the surface charge and tuning the pore size distribution of the polyamide membranes through a secondary interfacial polymerization using a zwitterionic copolymer consisting of 2‐methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine and 2‐aminoethyl methacrylate hydrochloride. The optimized NF membrane prepared in this study, with a near‐neutrally charged membrane surface and appropriate pore size distribution, demonstrates favorable performance in precisely separating monovalent and divalent ions, irrespective of the ion charge sign. The optimum NF membrane features high selectivity for both Cl−/SO42− (93) and Li+/Mg2+ (67) ion pairs, along with high water permeance of 8.5 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, making it competitive with many reported membranes. This study offers new insights into the ion‐selective mechanisms of polyamide membranes for monovalent/divalent ions and may guide the development of advanced membranes with single‐solute selectivity.
Efficient Large Area Semi‐Transparent Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) Printed with DMD400 Technology
Authors: Raïssi Mahfoudh , Muwanwella Himal , Naz Falak , Bianchi Anaïs , Rousseau Didier , Sajjad Muhammad Tariq 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis work presents the development of fully printed, large‐area, semi‐transparent Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) using TiO2 nanoparticles treated with TiCl4, a “D35” push‐pull dye sensitizer, and I3−/I− redox mediator. Cells with areas of 4 and 200 cm2 were printed using hexagonal, stripe, and standard designs, employing digital materials deposition (DMD) technology. The porous films printed via DMD, confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), improved solar cells performance by enhancing the Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) and fill factor (FF). The hexagonal design, in particular, facilitated better electrolyte impregnation in the TiO2 mesoporous structure, boosting current density. This design yielded a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 7.05% for 4 cm2 DSSCs, surpassing the stripe (5.50%) and standard (5.48%) designs. Its higher performance can be attributed to lower interfacial charge recombination rates and improvedcharge transfer and collection efficiency. Photophysical measurements indicated faster charge transfer rates in hexagonal cells (≈ 1.3  ×  109s−1) compared to the stripe (9.8  ×  108 s−1) and standard (9.5  ×  108 s−1) designs. Hence, our work highlights the potential of hexagonal design to improve both efficiency and transparency while reducing material consumption, offering a promising approach for manufacturing semi‐transparent solar cells.
Fullerene‐Free p–i–n Perovskite Solar Cells: Direct Deposition of Tin Oxide on Perovskite Layer Using Ligand Bridges
Authors: Kim Sung Yong , Woo Mun Young , Jeong Min Ju , Jeon Soo Woong , Ahn Jae Won , Park Jeong Hyeon , Kim Chan Young , Kim Dong Hyun , Oh Oui Jin , Yu Giseon , Lee Sangheon , Kim Changyong , Kim Dong Hoe , Noh Jun Hong 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn p–i–n perovskite solar cells (PSCs), fullerene derivatives are predominantly used as an electron transport material (ETM) despite their disadvantages, such as parasitic absorption in the short wavelength range and high cost. State‐of‐the‐art n‐i‐p PSCs are fabricated using SnO2 as the ETM due to their high charge transfer ability, transparency, and low cost. However, in p–i–n PSCs, dispersing SnO2 nanoparticles in a solvent that does not damage the perovskite and forming a uniform layer is challenging. Herein, a strategy of directly depositing SnO2 quantum dots (QDs) on perovskite using ethylenediamine (EDA) for high‐performance applications is reported, which involves a SnO2 QD solution designed with a damage‐free cosolvent. Treating the SnO2 QD layer with the EDA strategy creates a conformal SnO2 QD layer and improves charge transport. This strategy achieves a high power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.9% in PSCs with a 1.77 eV bandgap, which is the highest PCE reported for wide bandgap p–i–n PSCs using an inorganic ETM. The top SnO2 layer enables ITO deposition without sputtering damage and achieves a bifacial factor of 99% due to the high transmittance of SnO2 QD. The resulting four‐terminal all‐perovskite tandem exhibited a PCE of 27.0%.
Comparative retrospective study on surgical outcomes of hand‐sewn anastomosis versus stapling anastomosis for colectomy using a nationwide inpatient database in Japan with propensity score matching
Authors: Ebinuma Shota , Kunisawa Susumu , Fushimi Kiyohide , Ichikawa Nobuki , Yoshida Tadashi , Homma Shigenori , Taketomi Akinobu , Imanaka Yuichi 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackgroundIntestinal anastomosis is performed by two main methods: hand‐sewn anastomosis (HA) and stapling anastomosis (SA). Studies on anastomosis are still being reported and are an ongoing area of interest. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of each by comparing them with description and statistical analysis using a nationwide inpatient database.MethodsWe collected data for colon cancer patients who underwent colectomy between April 2014 and March 2022 using the Diagnosis Procedure Combination (DPC) database. In the descriptive analysis, we described the background of the study population and the number of each method. In the statistical analysis, we used propensity score matching to achieve balanced covariates and showed the results of the comparative study using risk ratios and risk differences.ResultsA total of 232 155 cases were selected (HA group: 40 764; SA group: 191 391). SA was performed more frequently than HA during the study period, with the proportion of SA increasing over the last few years (~80% in 2015 and 85% in 2021). We obtained 40 760 pairs through propensity score matching. The comparison of postoperative events varied by outcome (reoperation: 517 [1.27%] vs 380 [0.93%]; risk ratio [RR]: 1.36 [95% confidence interval [CI], 1.19 to 1.55], endoscopic intestinal hemostasis: 17 [0.04%] vs 80 [0.20%]; RR: 0.21 [95% CI, 0.13 to 0.36]).ConclusionSA is becoming more common in colectomy. The risk of reoperation could be higher in the HA group, while the risk of postoperative endoscopic intestinal hemostasis could be higher in the SA group.
Head‐to‐head comparison of leading blood tests for Alzheimer's disease pathology
Authors: Schindler Suzanne E. , Petersen Kellen K. , Saef Benjamin , Tosun Duygu , Shaw Leslie M. , Zetterberg Henrik , Dage Jeffrey L. , Ferber Kyle , Triana‐Baltzer Gallen , Du‐Cuny Lei , Li Yan , Coomaraswamy Janaky , Baratta Michael , Mordashova Yulia , Saad Ziad S. , Raunig David L. , Ashton Nicholas J. , Meyers Emily A. , Rubel Carrie E. , Rosenbaugh Erin G. , Bannon Anthony W. , Potter William Z. ,   Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Biomarkers Consortium Plasma Aβ and Phosphorylated Tau as Predictors of Amyloid and Tau Positivity in Alzheimer's Disease Project Team
Published: October 2024

AbstractINTRODUCTIONBlood tests have the potential to improve the accuracy of Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical diagnosis, which will enable greater access to AD‐specific treatments. This study compared leading commercial blood tests for amyloid pathology and other AD‐related outcomes.METHODSPlasma samples from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative were assayed with AD blood tests from C2N Diagnostics, Fujirebio Diagnostics, ALZPath, Janssen, Roche Diagnostics, and Quanterix. Outcomes measures were amyloid positron emission tomography (PET), tau PET, cortical thickness, and dementia severity. Logistic regression models assessed the classification accuracies of individual or combined plasma biomarkers for binarized outcomes, and Spearman correlations evaluated continuous relationships between individual plasma biomarkers and continuous outcomes.RESULTSMeasures of plasma p‐tau217, either individually or in combination with other plasma biomarkers, had the strongest relationships with all AD outcomes.DISCUSSIONThis study identified the plasma biomarker analytes and assays that most accurately classified amyloid pathology and other AD‐related outcomes.Highlights
Plasma p‐tau217 measures most accurately classified amyloid and tau status.
Plasma Aβ42/Aβ40 had relatively low accuracy in classification of amyloid status.
Plasma p‐tau217 measures had higher correlations with cortical thickness than NfL.
Correlations of plasma biomarkers with dementia symptoms were relatively low.
Dinitrogen Reduction and Functionalization by a Siloxide Supported Thulium‐Potassium Complex for the Formation of Ammonia or Hydrazine Derivatives
Authors: Shivaraam R. A. Keerthi , Rajeshkumar Thayalan , Scopelliti Rosario , Z̆ivković Ivica , Maron Laurent , Mazzanti Marinella 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe dinitrogen (N2) chemistry of lanthanides remains less developed compared to the d‐block metals and lanthanide‐promoted N2 functionalization chemistry in well‐defined lanthanide complexes remains elusive. Here we report the synthesis and characterization (SQUID, EPR, DFT, X‐Ray) of the siloxide supported heterobimetallic (Tm/K) complexes [{KTm(OSi(OtBu)3)3}2(μ‐η2 : η2‐N2)] (1) and [K3{Tm(OSi(OtBu)3)3}2(μ‐η2 : η2‐N2)] (2). Complex 2 provides a rare example of a metal complex of the triply reduced N23− radical. The structure of 2 differs from the few previously reported N23− complexes as it presents two Tm and three K cations binding the N23− radical, facilitating N2 functionalization. Notably, the K3Tm2‐bound N23− moiety reacts with excess H+ to form NH4Cl in 18 % yield, and with MeOTf at room temperature to yield the dimethyl hydrazido complex [K2{Tm(OSi(OtBu)3)3}2(μ‐(CH3)NN(CH3))] (3). Protonolysis of 3 yields MeHN−NMeH ⋅ 2HCl in 18 % yield.
Enhancement of NIR‐II Emission of Er3+ by Doping Fe3+ in Double Perovskites: Multimode Luminescence for Versatile Optoelectronic Applications
Authors: Wang Yingsheng , Lou Bibo , Dang Peipei , Zhang Guodong , Wan Yujia , Tian Long , Lian Hongzhou , Hou Zhiyao , Ma Chonggeng , Li Guogang , Lin Jun 
Published: October 2024

AbstractErbium ions are commonly used to extend the photoelectric properties of metal halide perovskites from visible to near‐infrared range. However, achieving high‐efficiency multimode luminescence in a single system is difficult due to the weak absorption associated with forbidden 4f‐4f transitions. In this study, a unique strategy is proposed to adjust multimode luminescence and enhance the second near‐infrared region (NIR‐II) emission in Cs2NaBiCl6 by incorporating Fe3+ ions. The as‐prepared material demonstrates reversible thermochromism, driven by strong electron‐phonon coupling effect, and exhibits tunable luminescence that can be adjusted by altering excitation energy and temperature. Notably, benefitting from the charge transfer transition of Fe3+‐Cl− along with the influence of Fe3+ doping on the geometrical and electronic structures, the blue‐excitable (450 nm) NIR‐II emission around 1541 nm from Er3+ is realized for the first time, achieving an intensity 16.7 times higher and a maximum photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 22.5 %. This enhancement enables innovative applications such as two‐dimensional information encryption by the multi‐channel cooperative responses and improved NIR imaging. The study highlights the potential of Fe3+ doping in optimizing absorption and multimode luminescence in perovskites, opening avenues for advanced applications in blue‐excitable NIR light emitting diodes (LEDs), thermometer, anti‐counterfeiting, and NIR imaging.
Investigation into transport behavior of platinum‐Nafion interface with functionalized graphene oxide
Authors: Hu Yu , Liu Niannian , Wang Shuai , Xu Yao 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIn the catalytic layer of proton exchange membrane fuel cells, water molecules in ionomers tend to be accumulated at the ionomer/Pt interface, preventing oxygen from reaching the Pt surface to participate in chemical reactions. It is necessary to take measures to improve the water molecules distribution and proton transport performance in the ionomer on the Pt surface. In this work, the effect of “acid–base pair” functionalized graphene oxide (AB‐GO) as the additive on the distribution of water molecules and transport property in the ionomer is evaluated. The results demonstrate that with the addition of AB‐GO, the distribution uniformity of water molecules and hydronium ions in the ionomer on the Pt surface is improved. The connectivity of water cluster is also increased. When the doping ratio of BAF‐GO and TF‐GO is 1:3, the connectivity coefficient of water cluster is about 1.37 times that of Nafion ionomer without the doping.
Short‐Term Benefits of Tillage and Agronomic Biofortification for Soybean–Wheat Cropping in Central India
Authors: Nargund Raghavendra , Verma Rakesh Kumar , Ramesh Aketi , Sharma Mahaveer Prasad , Halli Hanamant Mudakappa , Govindasamy Prabhu 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn a changing climate, conservation tillage and agronomic biofortification are essential for enhancing crop yield, nutritional security, carbon stocks, and soil quality. Consequently, a field study was conducted in central India to assess the short‐term (4 years) effects of crop establishment techniques (CETs) and agronomic biofortification methods (ABMs) on soil health indicators, grain yield, and quality in the soybean–wheat cropping system. The experiment followed a split‐plot design with two CETs in the main plots (permanent broad bed furrow, PBBF, and conventional tillage, CT) and eight ABMs, each with three replications. The results indicated that PBBF and ABMs (seed inoculation with the microbial strains MDSR 14 + MDSR 34, and soil and foliar application of Zn+Fe) improved soil carbon stock (by 49.6% and 52.4%), available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, available Zn (by 30.0%), and Fe (by 21.9%) after the fourth year of the study. Similarly, PBBF and microbial inoculation increased soil enzyme activities (dehydrogenase, acid phosphatase, and β‐glucosidase), substrate‐induced respiration, and microbial biomass carbon content. As a result, a higher soybean equivalent yield (5.59% higher in PBBF and 14.2% higher with foliar spray of Zn+Fe) and seed quality attributes (crude protein yield, grain Zn, and Fe) were observed in PBBF and the foliar spray of Zn and Fe treatments compared to CT and control, respectively. Overall, adopting the short‐term PBBF system, microbial inoculation, and soil and foliar application of Zn and Fe improved rhizosphere biochemical properties, yield, and seed quality in the soybean–wheat system.
Testing secondary sex ratio bias hypotheses in white‐tailed deer in Mississippi, USA
Authors: Dentinger Jane E. , Dolan Todt Lacy A. , Schultz Emma A. , Helferich James N. , Demarais Stephen , DeYoung Randy W. , McKinley William T. , Strickland Bronson K. , Boudreau Melanie R. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractNatural selection favors individuals with the highest inclusive fitness (i.e., total number of descendants). In cases where one sex is more productive, one or both parents may maximize their inclusive fitness by investing in the offspring of the more prolific sex. Such preferential production can lead to skewed sex ratios at various life history stages, including at birth, resulting in secondary sex ratio bias. Several competing hypotheses have been proposed to explain observed variation in secondary sex ratios including Fisher's frequency dependence and two hypotheses related to maternal condition: Trivers–Willard and the local resource hypotheses. Although it has been shown that maternal condition can influence the number of offspring produced in white‐tailed deer, there is no consensus as to which of the hypotheses drives sex ratio bias in wild populations. Using a spatiotemporally extensive dataset of pregnant white‐tailed deer from Mississippi, USA, we examined fetal sex ratio in relation to the Fisherian frequency‐dependence hypothesis and hypotheses related to maternal condition. While there was a male‐sex ratio bias in pregnant females that reduced in intensity with the number of offspring, there was no support for condition‐related hypotheses. Instead, secondary sex ratios for white‐tailed deer in Mississippi were nearly consistent with Fisherian frequency dependence. Our findings add to the body of literature on secondary sex biases in white‐tailed deer and help inform sex bias ratios for a southern population of a cervid of management importance in the US.