bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Negotiating Prejudice and Equality: Analysing Gender and Sexuality Discourse Among Supporters of Populist Radical Right Message in Switzerland and Finland
Authors: Tormis Helenor , Mabrouk Mariman , Pettersson Katarina , Sakki Inari 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTResearch on gender, sexuality and the populist radical right has revealed the contradictory positions of such parties and politicians regarding gender issues. However, less is known about the perspective of laypeople on these matters. This study focuses on supporters of a radical right populist message and analyses how prejudice is constructed in populist gender discourse. Analysing interview material from two countries, Finland (n = 55) and Switzerland (n = 33), this study adopts a discursive–rhetorical approach and identifies six key discursive practices: radical supporters of gender equality, privileged gender and sexual minorities, assimilating individuals as exceptions, sexual minorities excluded from normality, the unprejudiced self distanced from the discriminating party and the self aligned with the rational party. First, this study sheds light on supporters' constructions of equality, gender and feminism in contemporary discourse. Second, our discursive–rhetorical analysis shows how different categorisation strategies are used in negotiating prejudice. Third, the study further complements existing research on gender populism by examining gender issues from the demand side, illustrating the appeal of radical right populist ideology among voters. We conclude that discursive category constructions and exceptions allow including, excluding and delegitimising gender and sexual minorities and their supporters while distancing and aligning oneself with (un)prejudiced positions in gender discourse. Please refer to the Supporting Information section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.
Training Climbing Roses by Constrained Graph Search
Authors: Umezawa Wataru , Mukai Tomohiko 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTCultivated climbing roses are skillfully shaped by arranging their stems manually against support walls to enhance their aesthetic appeal. This study introduces a procedural technique designed to replicate the branching pattern of climbing roses, simulating the manual training process. The central idea of the proposed approach is the conceptualization of tree modeling as a constrained path‐finding problem. The primary goal is to optimize the stem structure to achieve the most impressive floral display. The proposed method operates iteratively, generating multiple stems while applying the objective function in each iteration for maximizing coverage on the support wall. Our approach offers a diverse range of tree forms employing only a few parameters, which eliminates the requirement for specialized knowledge in cultivation or plant ecology.
Breaking the Loop: A Meta‐Analysis on the Bidirectional Effects of Materialism on Social Well‐Being Outlining Future Research Directions
Authors: Moldes Olaya , Zaleskiewicz Tomasz , Gąsiorowska Agata 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThis meta‐analysis examines correlational and experimental research linking materialism—broadly understood as an excessive focus on acquiring wealth and possessions that convey status—and social well‐being—characterised by healthy interpersonal relationships and a sense of social support and integration. We identified 55 reports containing 72 independent studies and 123 effect sizes (N = 44,376). Meta‐analytic calculations yielded a pooled effect of r = −0.18, suggesting that the effects of materialism on social well‐being (e.g., loneliness or relationship satisfaction) may be greater than the effects of materialism on individual well‐being (e.g., self‐esteem or life satisfaction). Moderation analyses revealed that the effects are bi‐directional, consistent across genders and cultures and significantly stronger in children and adolescents. These findings emphasise the universal and reciprocal link between materialism and social well‐being and highlight the particular vulnerability of younger populations. Based on the results, we propose suggestions for further research to address the existing gaps and strengthen the current evidence, and recommend a sample size of 240 participants for correlational studies and 50 participants per group for experimental research. This work calls for targeted interventions and policies to tackle the adverse social effects of materialism, particularly among young populations.
I Know I Am Ugly, but Please Listen to My Story First: An Examination of How Storytelling Can Impact Consumers' Valuation of Unattractive Produce
Authors: Pai Chu‐Yen , Young Kai‐Yi , Liska Luke Ingalls , Laverie Debra 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTIn a world where food insecurity and food waste paradoxically coexist, the rejection of aesthetically imperfect yet edible produce significantly contributes to food waste. This study examines the application of compelling storytelling to alter consumer perceptions and behaviors toward unattractive produce, a perspective largely overlooked in sustainability research. We address this gap by exploring how storytelling can mitigate cognitive biases against such produce, thereby enhancing consumer acceptance through improved perceived taste. In Study 1, we examine the effect of unattractive produce on produce valuation and the mediation of perceived taste. In Study 2, we investigate the moderating role of storytelling in enhancing consumers' perceived taste of unattractive food. Through two experimental studies, we confirm that combining storytelling with marketing tactics, such as coupons, significantly increases consumers' consumption of unattractive produce. We recommend retailers utilize storytelling in marketing unattractive produce to optimize marketing effectiveness and promote sustainable food consumption. Our findings advance storytelling, visual marketing, and unattractive produce literature and offer practical insights for reducing food waste, contributing to sustainability efforts and social welfare. By employing a storytelling strategy, we support social good by encouraging the consumption of “ugly” produce.
Combined antegrade and retrograde dissection and re‐entry techniques: A two‐in‐one chronic total occlusion procedure
Authors: Low Randal Jun Bang , Marciniak Maciej , Kaier Thomas , Pavlidis Antonis 
Published: October 2024

AbstractTreatment of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is technically challenging, with exponential difficulty in the presence of specific anatomical features. We present a complex case where procedural success was achieved by sequential PCIs to two separate CTOs in a ‘two‐in‐one’ procedure.
Prussian Blue Analogue‐Based Materials: Synthesis and Their Application in Peroxymonosulfate Activation for Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Zhang Ting , Zhang Chi , Zhang Hui 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPeroxymonosulfate‐(PMS) based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are effective in degrading refractory organic pollutants in water. The unique internal chemical tunability of Prussian blue analogues (PBAs), a type of metal–organic framework materials (MOFs), makes them promising catalysts for PMS‐AOPs. However, the pristine PBA is limited in practical application due to its structural instability and easy leaching of metal ions. To this end, various methods have been developed to enhance the recycling and catalytic performance of PBAs. In this paper, the recent advances in the modification and composite strategies of PBA catalysts are systematically reviewed. PBA modification by the regulation of synthesis conditions and postsynthesis treatment, along with composite strategy involving metal and nonmetal‐based materials are introduced. The structural morphology improvement, physical and chemical property adjustment, vacancy design, and crystal surface modulation of PBAs induced by these modification and composite strategies are discussed in depth. In addition, the performance of the modified and composite catalysts to activate PMS for organic pollutant degradation is demonstrated. The radical pathway via SO4•−, •OH, and O2•−, nonradical pathway through 1O2, electron transfer process and high‐valent metal–oxo species, or a combination of radical and nonradical pathways are revealed in PMS‐AOPs with PBAs and their derivatives as catalysts.
Luminescence and Single‐Molecule Magnet Properties in Ideal Symmetry Compounds: Example of a Near‐Planar Tricoordinate Ytterbium(III) Amide
Authors: Jain Nimisha , Houard Félix , Marchal Rémi , Cordier Marie , Le Guennic Boris , Suffren Yan , Sarazin Yann , Bernot Kevin 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe are reporting on the use of a low‐coordinate YbIII amide with near‐ideal planar trigonal [Yb{N(SiMe3)2}3] (1) and on a bipyramidal trigonal derivative [Yb{N(SiMe2H)2}3 ⋅ (thf)2] (2) that constitute quintessential cases to investigate luminescent and magnetic properties otherwise usually blurred on less symmetrical compounds. These compounds represent the first experimental objects that allow for the confirmation of the recent conjecture about best‐performing SMM built on the archetypal prolate lanthanide ion. We have performed a combined theoretical, luminescent, and magnetic study on these molecules. For 1, a spectacular split of the 2F7/2 ground state of 1312 cm−1 is measured by low‐temperature near‐infra‐red luminescence as well as the calculated pure wavefunction composition of the low‐lying Kramers doublets, making this complex a textbook example of a prolate SMM. These results are corroborated by comparison with 2, that exhibits as expected a 50 % decrease of the ground state splitting compared to 1. Yet, we show that these remarkable features are insufficient to promote SMM behavior, and Orbach relaxation is unlikely to occur even on such an ideal low‐coordinate SMM without control of spin‐phonon coupling.
Electrochemical Decarboxylation Coupling Reactions
Authors: Liu Jiaxiu , Li Haoran , Guo Weisi , Cai Zhihua , Li Ming , Zhang Lin‐Bao 
Published: October 2024

AbstractCarboxylic acids are attractive synthetic feedstocks with stable, non‐toxic, and inexpensive properties that can be easily obtained from natural sources or through synthesis. Carboxylic acids have long been considered environmentally friendly coupling agents in various organic transformations. In recent years, electrochemically mediated decarboxylation reactions of decarboxylic acids and their derivatives (NHPI) have emerged as effective new methods for constructing carbon‐carbon or carbon‐heterocarbon chemical bonds. Compared with transition metal and photochemistry‐mediated catalytic reactions, which do not require the addition of oxidants and strong bases, electrochemically‐mediated decarboxylative transformations are considered a sustainable strategy. In addition, various functional groups tolerate the electrochemical decarboxylation conversion strategy well. Here, we summarize the recent electrochemical decarboxylation reactions to better elucidate the advantages of electrochemical decarboxylation reactions.
O‐p‐Methoxyphenyl α‐Hydroxycarboxylic Acids as Versatile Hydroxyalkylation Agents for Photocatalysis
Authors: Nopper Christoph , Veith Adrian , Himmelsbach Felix , Söhner Luca , Breit Bernhard 
Published: October 2024

AbstractReliable radical precursors are crucial for photocatalytic processes. In particular, heteroatom‐stabilized radicals have attracted considerable research interest in photocatalysis. Among them, α‐amino radicals have received the most attention, while the research on α‐hydroxy radicals is much less developed. Herein, we present O‐PMP α‐hydroxycarboxylic acids as novel precursors for the formation of oxygen‐stabilized radicals. These radicals have been successfully used as building blocks in Pd‐catalyzed allylation reactions, Ni‐catalyzed arylation and alkenylation reactions, and Giese reactions. A subsequent deprotection step liberates the corresponding hydroxyalkylation products.
An Intelligent Triple Assisted Gold Cluster‐Based Nanosystem for Enhanced Tumor Photodynamic Therapy
Authors: Gao Fangli , Liu Yanru , Zhu Liang , Zhang Jie , Chang Yi , Gao Weihua , Ma Guanglei , Ma Xiaoming , Guo Yuming 
Published: October 2024

Comprehensive SummaryPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) has been attracted a surge of research interest. However, there are several obstacles to limit the efficacy of PDT, such as hypoxic tumor microenvironment (TME), overexpressed glutathione (GSH), inefficient reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and so on. Herein, a smart responsive nanosystem was constructed, which was composed of Au25 modified with triphenylphosphine (Au25‐TPP), catalase (CAT) and GSH‐responsive diselenide‐bridged mesoporous silica nanoparticles (Se‐MSN). When the nanosystem arrived at tumor site, Se‐MSN was degraded by the intracellular overexpressed GSH to release Au25‐TPP and CAT. The Au25‐TPP was targeted to mitochondria and generated ROS under the 808 nm NIR laser irradiation to kill tumor cells. Simultaneously, CAT could catalyze hydrogen peroxide to provide oxygen for relieving the hypoxia of TME. Besides, GSH was consumed by the diselenide bond to diminish the ROS loss. The above tactics (mitochondria targeting, hypoxia relieving and GSH consuming) jointly enhanced the PDT efficacy. The nanosystem showed distinct in vitro anticancer effect significantly stronger than other groups containing one or two assistance. Moreover, the in vivo results suggested that the tumors could be restrained obviously. The current study provides a new inspiration for constructing novel inorganic nanomedicines with multiple enhancement effect of PDT efficacy.
Unusual Presentation of Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer Involving Bone Marrow, Kidneys, and Adrenal Gland: A Literature Review Based on a Case Report
Authors: Ebrahimi Pouya , Payab Moloud , Shariati Alireza , Alipour Neda , Nozheh Aysan , Tavangar Seyed Mohammad , Taheri Homa , Ebrahimpur Mahbube 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundMedullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is one of the rare neuroendocrine malignancies. This cancer is hereditary in approximately 20% of cases. Although lymph node (LN) metastasis is prevalent in MTC, distant metastasis is not commonly seen in these patients. The most common locations for metastasis are the lungs, liver, and bones. This study presents an extremely rare MTC metastasis to bone marrow (BM) and adrenal gland, which has not been reported before.CaseThe patient was a 50‐year‐old man with a diagnosis of MTC and total thyroidectomy 2 months before his presentation. He came to the emergency department (ED) complaining of dyspnea, diffuse bone pain, nonbloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps starting in the last month before. Initial treatment with intravenous fluid infusion and loperamide, due to the provisional diagnosis of infectious diarrhea, was ineffective. Further assessments revealed severe pancytopenia and a massive tumor above the left kidney. Bone marrow aspiration (BMA) and biopsy (BMB) led to the diagnosis of invasive metastasis of the MTC to the BM and the left adrenal gland. In the initial evaluations, his COVID‐19 test became positive, and despite all efforts, his condition deteriorated, and he died 5 days after admission due to respiratory distress.ConclusionMost MTC cases present with thyroid nodules in the initial steps and are confined to the thyroid gland or the adjacent LNs. These cases are mostly cured by thyroidectomy and LN dissection. This neuroendocrine cancer infrequently becomes aggressive and involves other parts of the body. However, involving BM or adrenal gland has been scarcely reported. Due to ineffective red and white blood cell production, BM metastasis can cause pancytopenia and, consequently, pallor, fatigue, dyspnea, and susceptibility to infections. High calcitonin levels can also cause diarrhea. The initial diagnosis is mostly with neck ultrasound (US) and fine needle aspiration (FNA). Total thyroidectomy is the main therapeutic option for these patients. Calcitonin and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) are sensitive indicators of recurrence or remaining tumors, which might be helpful for the initial diagnosis and postoperation follow‐up. Although extremely rare, invasive metastasis of MTC might involve unusual body organs such as the BM or adrenal glands. In cases of unjustifiable pancytopenia or adrenal dysfunction in MTC‐positive patients, these possibilities should be considered and ruled out by some specific evaluations, such as bone marrow biopsy and contrast‐enhanced imaging.
Chromium Complex of Macrocyclic Ligands as Precursor for Nitric Oxide Release: A Theoretical Study
Authors: Guadalupe Hernández José , Thangarasu Pandiyan 
Published: October 2024

AbstractOur research on the chromium complex of macrocyclic ligands as a precursor for nitric oxide release makes a significant contribution to the field of chemistry. We conduct a detailed analysis of nitrito chromium complexes, specifically trans‐[M(III)L1–5(ONO)2]+, where M=Cr(III) and L1‐L5 represent different ligands such as L1=1,4,8,11‐tetraazacyclotetradecane, L2= (5,7‐dimethyl‐6‐benzylcyclam), L3= (5,7‐dimethyl‐6‐anthracylcyclam), L4= (5,7‐dimethyl‐6‐(p‐hydroxymethylbenzyl)‐1,4, 8,11‐cyclam) and L5= (5,7‐dimethyl‐6‐(1¢‐methyl‐4'‐(1”‐carboxymethylpyrene) benzyl)‐1,4,8,11‐tetraazacyclotetradecane). Our objective is to comprehensively understand the mechanism of NO release and identify the key factors influencing NO delivery. The optimized structure of the complexes at spin states S=1/2 or 3/2 indicates a decrease in the Cr(III)−O bond length (1.669–1.671 Å) along with an increase in the Cr(III)O−NO bond length (2.735–2.741 Å), which facilitates the release of NO. Furthermore, there is a significant change in the bond angle (Cr−O−NO), from 120.4° to 116.9°, to S=3/2, thus enlarging the O−NO bond and supporting the β‐cleavage of NO from the complex. The calculated activation energy for the complexes reflects the energy difference between the low‐spin doublet and high‐spin quartet state due to spin crossover (SCO). Moreover, the Natural Transition Orbitals (NTOs) confirm the involvement of a hole‐particle in the excitation. Additionally, TD‐DFT reveals the pendant chromophore's role in generating NO, as the chromophore antenna effectively enhances light absorption.
Lipid and Corticosteroid Biomarkers Under the Influence of Bisphosphonates
Authors: Tou Kathy , Cawley Adam , Noble Glenys , Loy Jaymie , Bishop David , Keledjian John , Sornalingam Kireesan , Richards Stacey , Fu Shanlin 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTDetecting the use of bisphosphonates (BPs) in equine athletes is of interest to regulators and laboratories due to the threat to welfare issues for the potential to provide analgesic effects and manipulating bone structure. The detection of BPs in biological matrices is challenging due to erratic biological elimination and inconsistent analytical recoveries. Therefore, complementary approaches are needed to provide evidence of their misuse in racehorses. BPs have two sub‐classes: nitrogenous and non‐nitrogenous. This study investigated plasma elimination following administration of one example from each sub‐class, together with changes in endogenous eicosanoid and corticosteroids. Zoledronic acid (ZA) and tiludronic acid (TA) were administered by IV infusion to 8 thoroughbred horses with an 11‐month washout period between each administration. Sample preparation for quantification of BPs by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) utilised a two‐step solid phase extraction (SPE) consisting of polymeric reversed‐phase followed by weak anion exchange prior to derivatisation using trimethyl orthoacetate. Endogenous biomarkers were analysed after protein precipitation and SPE with polymeric reversed‐phase prior to liquid chromatography–high resolution mass spectrometry (LC‐HRMS) using data independent acquisition. The LC–MS/MS analysis showed ZA was undetectable after 8 h post‐administration while TA was detected up to the final collection point of 28 days post‐administration. The LC‐HRMS analysis utilised targeted (i.e., prior inclusion list of compounds) approaches to monitor level changes of eicosanoid and corticosteroid biomarkers. Putative biomarkers were identified and now subject to validation for translation into routine sample analysis for improved retrospectivity to detecting BP misuse in equine plasma.
High‐efficiency solar selective absorber: Using the high‐entropy nitride MoTaTiCrN nanoceramics as a perspective strategy
Authors: He Cheng‐Yu , Li Zhengtong , Zhao Peng , Jiang Hao‐Cheng , Zhou Zhuo‐Hao , Gao Rui‐Ting , La Pei‐Qing , Wang Lei , Gao Xiang‐Hu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractHigh‐entropy materials have sparked significant interest in varied applications, particularly in solar‐thermal technologies such as solar‐driven desalination and concentrating solar power (CSP) systems. In this context, high‐entropy nitrides, as novel solar selective absorbers (SSAs) materials, play a crucial role in these applications, demonstrating excellent spectral selectivity and strong thermal and chemical stability at high temperatures and in harsh environments. However, the underlying sunlight absorption mechanisms, atomic‐level structures, and programmatic design route of these SSAs still need further investigation. Herein, a high‐entropy alloy (MoTaTiCr) target was used to construct gradient high‐entropy nitride films via magnetron sputtering in the nitrogen atmosphere. The atomic‐level microstructure study revealed the crystal structure characteristics in the MoTaTiCrN layer. Computer simulations and density functional theory calculations aided in the design and understanding of the possible solar absorption mechanisms. The as‐deposited SSA exhibited impressive optical properties (α = 95.2%; ε = 6.8%) and demonstrated excellent thermal robustness, maintaining performance after long‐term annealing at 600°C for 300 h. Its photothermal conversion efficiency reached 87.9% at 600°C under 100 suns. As a proof‐of‐concept demonstration, the SSA, used in a solar‐powered photothermal desalination unit, showed a high evaporation efficiency since the excellent optical performance as well as the thermal management.
The Role of Geography, Diet, and Host Phylogeny on the Gut Microbiome in the Hawaiian Honeycreeper Radiation
Authors: Costantini Maria S. , Videvall Elin , Foster Jeffrey T. , Medeiros Matthew C. I. , Gillece John D. , Paxton Eben H. , Crampton Lisa H. , Mounce Hanna L. , Wang Alex X. , Fleischer Robert C. , Campana Michael G. , Reed Floyd A. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTThe animal gut microbiome can have a strong influence on the health, fitness, and behavior of its hosts. The composition of the gut microbial community can be influenced by factors such as diet, environment, and evolutionary history (phylosymbiosis). However, the relative influence of these factors is unknown in most bird species. Furthermore, phylosymbiosis studies have largely focused on clades that diverged tens of millions of years ago, and little is known about the degree of gut microbiome divergence in more recent species radiations. This study explores the drivers of microbiome variation across the unique and recent Hawaiian honeycreeper radiation (Fringillidae: Drepanidinae). Fecal samples were collected from 14 extant species spanning the main islands of the Hawaiian archipelago and were sequenced using three metabarcoding markers to characterize the gut microbiome, invertebrate diet, and plant diet of Hawaiian honeycreepers. We then used these metabarcoding data and the honeycreeper host phylogeny to evaluate their relative roles in shaping the gut microbiome. Microbiome variation across birds was highly individualized; however, source island had a small but significant effect on microbiome structure. The microbiomes did not recapitulate the host phylogenetic tree, indicating that evolutionary history does not strongly influence microbiome structure in the honeycreeper clade. These results expand our understanding of the roles of diet, geography, and phylogeny on avian microbiome structure, while also providing important ecological information about the diet and gut microbiota of wild Hawaiian honeycreepers.