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Copper Intercalation Effect on Thermoelectric Performance of Pristine Tin Selenide
Authors: Bharthaniya Satendrasinh , Chaudhari Mahesh , Agarwal Ajay , Chaudhari Kailash , Chaki Sunil 
Published: September 2024

AbstractPristine tin selenide (SnSe) and copper (Cu) doped SnSe single crystals are grown by direct vapour transport technique. The energy dispersive X‐ray, X‐ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopic analysis of grown crystals show preferred stoichiometry having a single phase othorhombic SnSe. The electrical conductivity of SnSe and Cu doped SnSe are 24.24 and 106.06 S m−1 at 310 K respectively which increase as temperature increases. Carrier concentration of grown single crystals are evaluated by the Hall effect. Lattice thermal conductivity of pristine SnSe is 0.61 W mK−1, that decreased by copper doping to 0.44 W mK−1 at 310 K and for both the crystals it shows decrement as temperature increases to 483 K. Seebeck coefficient of the grown SnSe and Cu doped SnSe are positive and obtained values are 536.44 and 492.90 µV K−1 respectively at 310 K that confirm the p‐type semiconducting nature. Power factor, Figure of merit and thermoelectric compatibility factor of grown pristine SnSe is 0.25 × 108 µV mK−2, 0.005 and 0.02 Volt−1 respectively and shows improvement in Cu doped SnSe, i.e., 0.08 × 108 µV mK−2, 0.017 and 0.07 Volt−1 respectively at 310 K. This shows Cu doping in SnSe makes it an effective thermoelectric device contender.
Harnessing Near‐Infrared Light for Highly Efficient Photocatalysis
Authors: Chen Yukai , Wang Ruizhe , Wang Dan , Fang Jiaojiao , Dong Rulin , Dai Baoying 
Published: September 2024

AbstractNear‐infrared (NIR) light, accounting for approximately 50 % of solar light, cannot directly excite photocatalytic reactions due to its lower energy, which severely restricts the photocatalytic solar energy conversion efficiency and hinders the application of photocatalysis. To overcome this dilemma, some viable strategies have been proposed to harness NIR light for enhancing photocatalytic performance based on material structure, composition, and function designs, and obvious progresses have been witnessed. In this review, the basic principles and representative advances in photocatalyst heterojunction designs (including p‐n junctions, S‐scheme, Z‐scheme, and type‐ІІ heterojunctions), photocatalyst composition and function designs (such as preparing rare earth element doped upconversion photocatalysts, rare earth upconversion photocatalytic hybrids and triplet‐triplet annihilation upconversion photocatalytic composites), and photothermal‐photocatalytic bifunction designs for NIR light utilization are exclusively scrutinized. Meanwhile, the applications of the above‐mentioned NIR responsive photocatalyst composites in energy and environmental fields are summarized. Importantly, the challenges and outlooks in the field of NIR light harnessing for efficient photocatalysis are proposed, which may provide theoretical and experimental guidance to those working in solar energy conversion and utilization and other related fields.
Role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Paratesticular Neoplasms—A Case Reports‐Based Systematic Review
Authors: Nigam Jitendra Singh , Bharti Jyotsna Naresh , Pradeep Immanuel , Rath Ashutosh 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe cytology features of neoplastic paratesticular lesions are mostly documented as case reports. Thus, we conducted a case report‐based literature review to identify the characteristics of paratesticular neoplasms and tried to determine the significance of FNAC in these tumors.Methods and MaterialsThe studies were searched using PubMed and Scopus. The quality assessment was done using the JBI critical appraisal checklist for case reports. The articles that received an overall rating of “Include” underwent data extraction. The data were extracted from the articles and analyzed.ResultsWe included 34 case reports from 33 published articles. The mean age of patients was 44.74 (13–85) years, and the most common clinical manifestation was scrotal swelling (70.59%, 24/34). Lesions were commonly observed on the right side (65.63%, 21/32), and the most common tumor site was epididymis (35.29%, 12/34). A total of 38.24% (13/34) cases were nonmalignant, and 61.76% (21/34) were malignant on the cytological diagnosis. The adenomatoid tumor (53.85, 7/13) was the most common nonmalignant tumor. Other entities were schwannoma, benign spindle cell neoplasm with atypia, nerve sheath tumor, lipoma, undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, epithelioid sarcoma, liposarcoma, malignant rhabdoid tumor, pigmented neuroectodermal tumor of infancy and mesothelioma. Considering the malignant and nonmalignant groups, the sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of cytology were 95.00%, 84.62%, and 90.91%, respectively.ConclusionCytopathologists should be familiar with the cytological features of various malignant and nonmalignant paratesticular tumors to prevent unnecessarily invasive surgical management. The current systematic review emphasizes usefulness of FNAC in the preoperative cytological identification of paratesticular tumors.
BMP signaling pathway member expression is enriched in enteric neural progenitors and required for zebrafish enteric nervous system development
Authors: Moore Joshua A. , Moreno‐Campos Rodrigo , Noah Arielle S. , Singleton Eileen W. , Uribe Rosa A. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe vertebrate enteric nervous system (ENS) consists of a series of interconnected ganglia within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, formed during development following migration of enteric neural crest cells (ENCCs) into the primitive gut tube. Much work has been done to unravel the complex nature of extrinsic and intrinsic factors that regulate processes that direct migration, proliferation, and differentiation of ENCCs. However, ENS development is a complex process, and we still have much to learn regarding the signaling factors that regulate ENCC development.ResultsHere in zebrafish, through transcriptomic, in situ transcript expression, immunohistochemical analysis, and chemical attenuation, we identified a time‐dependent role for bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) in the maintenance of Phox2bb+ enteric progenitor numbers and/or time of differentiation of the progenitor pool. In support of our in silico transcriptomic analysis, we identified expression of a novel ENS ligand‐encoding transcript, bmp5, within developmental regions of ENCCs. Through generation of a novel mutant bmp5wmr2 and bmp5 crispants, we identified a functional role for BMP5 in proper GI tract colonization, whereby phox2bb+ enteric progenitor numbers were reduced.ConclusionAltogether, this work identified time‐dependent roles for BMP signaling and a novel extrinsic factor, BMP5, that is necessary for vertebrate ENS formation.
Stage‐by‐stage exploration of normal embryonic development in the Arabian killifish, Aphanius dispar
Authors: Alsakran Amena , Minhas Rashid , Hamied Atyaf S. , Wilson Rod W. , Ramsdale Mark , Kudoh Tetsuhiro 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundArabian killifish, Aphanius dispar, lives in marine coastal areas of the Middle East, as well as in streams that experience a wide range of salinities and temperatures. It has been used as a mosquito control agent and for studying the toxicities of environmental pollutants. A. dispar's eggshell (chorion) and embryos are highly transparent and are suitable for high resolution microscopic observations, offering excellent visibility of live tissues.ResultsIn this study, the staging of normal embryonic development of A. dispar was described and investigated at different temperatures. Embryonic development was then examined under different thermal environments from 26 to 34°C. Our data suggest that temperature has a significant effect on embryonic development, with accelerated development at higher temperatures.ConclusionA. dispar exhibits broad thermal tolerance and extended independent feeding capabilities, making it a promising model organism for toxicology and pathogenesis studies conducted over an extended period of time (12 days post‐fertilization).
The influence of forest types including native and non‐native tree species on soil macrofauna depends on site conditions
Authors: Wenglein Ronja , Lu Jing‐Zhong , Scheu Stefan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe ongoing climate change calls for managing forest ecosystems in temperate regions toward more drought‐resistant and climate‐resilient stands. Yet ecological consequences of management options such as planting non‐native tree species and mixing coniferous and deciduous tree species have been little studied, especially on soil animal communities, key in litter decomposition and pest control. Here, we investigated the taxonomic and trophic structure of soil macrofauna communities in five forest types including native European beech (Fagus sylvatica), range‐expanding Norway spruce (Picea abies) and non‐native Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) as well as conifer‐beech mixtures across loamy and sandy sites in northern Germany. Abundance of primary decomposers (feeding predominantly on litter) was high in Douglas fir and beech forests, benefiting from less acidic soil and more favorable litter resources compared to spruce forests, while secondary decomposers (feeding predominantly on microorganisms and microbial residues) reached highest densities in spruce forests. Differences in abundance and species richness among forest types generally varied between regions and were most pronounced in Douglas fir of the sandy region. However, trophic guilds differed more between regions than between forest types, indicating that environmental factors outweigh the importance of forest type on soil macrofauna communities. The analysis of stable isotopes (δ15N and δ13C values) supported the general robustness in trophic position of macrofauna trophic guilds against variations in forest types and regions, but indicated reduced detrital shifts and food‐chain lengths in coniferous compared to European beech forests with mixtures mitigating these effects. Overall, for evaluating consequences of future forest management practices on the structure and functioning of soil animal communities, regional factors need to be considered, but in particular at loamy sites the taxonomic and trophic structure of soil macrofauna communities are resistant against changes in forest types.
Is mating failure caused by cryptic male choice in the seed bugLygaeus simulans?
Authors: Balfour Vicki L. , Armand Mélissa , Shuker David M. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractOne yet unresolved question in the study of mating system evolution is the occurrence of mating failure, when individuals go through their lives without successfully mating. This includes the failure to produce offspring even following copulation, for instance due to insemination or fertilisation failure. Copulations are costly in a variety of ways, but also a fundamental route to fitness in sexual species, and so we should expect that engaging in copulations that generate no offspring should be strongly selected against. Nonetheless, it has become apparent that mating failure is quite common in nature. Here we consider post‐copulatory sexual selection inLygaeus simulansseed bugs to test the hypothesis that the high levels of mating failure found in this species (approximately 40%–60%) are caused by cryptic male choice (i.e. males choosing not to inseminate a female during copulation). In our first experiment, we found that mating failure depended on female size, but not male size, with smaller females experiencing mating failure more frequently. Mechanistically this is likely to be due to copulation duration, as shorter copulations were more likely to lead to mating failure. Likewise, copulations with smaller females were shorter. In our second and third experiments, rates of mating failure decreased when pairs were allowed to repeatedly interact with the same partner over longer durations (hours through to days), implying that mating failure is not primarily caused by infertility or chronic mechanical failure. Instead, our results strongly suggest cryptic male choice as the cause of mating failure in this species.
The role of cardiac acoustic biomarkers in monitoring patients with heart failure: A systematic literature review
Authors: Butler Javed , Brown Malcolm , Prokocimer Philippe , Humphries Ashley C. , Pope Sophie , Wright Olivia , Su Jun , Elnawasany Osama , Muresan Bogdan 
Published: September 2024

AbstractHeart failure (HF) creates a considerable clinical, humanistic and economic burden on patients and caregivers as well as on healthcare systems. To attenuate the significant burden of HF, there is a need for enhanced management of patients with HF. The use of digital tools for remote non‐invasive monitoring of heart parameters is gaining traction, and cardiac acoustic biomarkers (CABs) have been proposed as a complementary set of measures to assess heart function alongside traditional methods such as electrocardiogram and echocardiography. We conducted a systematic literature review to evaluate associations between CABs and HF outcomes. Embase and MEDLINE databases were searched for recent studies published between 2013 and 2023 that evaluated CABs in patients with HF. Additional grey literature (i.e., conference, congress and pre‐print publications from January 2021 to May 2023) searches were included. Two reviewers independently examined all articles; a third resolved conflicts. Data were extracted from articles meeting inclusion criteria. Extracted studies underwent quality and bias assessments using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools. In total, 3074 records were screened, 73 full‐text articles were assessed for eligibility and 27 publications were included. Third heart sound (S3) and electromechanical activation time (EMAT) were the CABs most often reported in the literature for monitoring HF. Fifteen publications discussed changes in S3 characteristics and its role in HF detection or outcomes: six studies highlighted S3 assessment among various groups of patients with HF; four studies evaluated the strength or amplitude of S3 with clinical outcomes; five studies assessed the relationship between S3 presence and clinical outcomes; and one study assessed both S3 presence and amplitude in relation to HF clinical outcomes. Eleven publications reported on EMAT and its derivatives: five studies on the relationship between EMAT and HF and six studies on the association of EMAT and HF clinical outcomes. Studies reporting the first and fourth heart sound, left ventricular ejection time and systolic dysfunction index were limited. Published literature supported S3 and EMAT as robust CAB measures in HF that may have value in remote clinical monitoring and management of patients with HF. Additional studies designed to test the predictive power of these CABs, and others less well‐characterized, are needed. This work was funded by Astellas Pharma Inc.
Thermodynamic Sustainability Assessment of Turkish Cash and Feed Crops: Evaluations and Recommendations
Authors: Kursun Berrin 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTThis work analyzes the sustainability status of cash crops (rice, wheat, and sunflower) and feed crops (silage and clover) cultivation in Turkey through thermodynamic sustainability assessment technique, emergy analysis (EA). EA offers insights into agricultural system's dependence on external resources, environmental loading, and renewability by classifying the resources that drive agricultural production as renewable, nonrenewable, and purchased. Data belonging to 17 agricultural systems evaluated in this work are gathered through survey method by interviewing the farmers. EA results reveal that production of cash crops is essentially unsustainable due to high dependence on externally purchased inputs fertilizer, diesel, and nonrenewable input water. Of cash crops, rice production has the lowest system renewability and the highest environmental loading. In feed crops, silage production is mainly unsustainable and clover production is in transition state in terms of sustainability. Feed crop production creates less environmental loading than cash crop production mainly due to being partially integrated with husbandry. Coinciding with this, the level of organic fertilization is found to be the determining factor in the sustainability status of the feed crop systems. Transforming these systems to sustainable ones requires increasing system's self‐sufficiency through enhanced circularity (increased nutrient recycling) and functioning of natural processes. Consequently, we recommend growing crops in polycultures rather than monocultures to benefit from sister plant and predator–prey relations, integrating crop production with animal rearing (natural fertilization) and utilizing waste‐origin bioenergy. For resource efficiency, we suggest adopting methods such as drip irrigation and utilization of biodegradable polymer‐coated fertilizer grains to prevent fertilizer runoffs.
A volume‐of‐solid implicit volume penalty method for moving‐body flows
Authors: Tsetoglou Iason , Cailler Mélody , Bénard Pierre , Lartigue Ghislain , Moureau Vincent , Réveillon Julien 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAn original Immersed Boundary Method for solving moving body flows is proposed. This method couples (i) a Lagrangian Volume‐of‐Solid description of the solid object avoiding conservation issues and (ii) a robust implicit volume penalty forcing embedded in a low‐Mach number projection method to account for the solid's impact on the fluid dynamics. A new composite velocity field is introduced to describe both solid and fluid domains in a single set of governing equations. The accuracy of the method has been assessed on several academic cases, involving stationary or moving bodies and with different mesh resolutions. The predicted forces on the solid are in excellent agreement with body‐fitted reference cases. The system of equations is also proven to be fully mass conservative. Application of the method on a two‐dimensional vertical axis turbine case shows a reduction in computational cost compared to a body‐fitted method.
Phytochemical composition, hypnotic activity, and antinociceptive properties of cumin essential oil collected from various geographical regions
Authors: Nouri Abdorahim , Mofasseri Mansour , Jahani Reza , Ghodrati Masood , Emam Seyed Mohammad Mahdi , Ebadi Mohammad‐Taghi 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe quantity and quality of the active components of plants are strongly influenced by environmental factors. In this regard, dried cumin seeds were collected from four different locations (SaadatShahr (P1) and Sarvestan (P2) from Fars Province and Kashmar (P3) and Sabzevar (P4) from Khorasan), and their essential oils were isolated by Clevenger apparatus and evaluated using GC and GC–MS. In addition, the hypnotic and antinociceptive activities of the cumin EO sample, which had the highest yield and quality, respectively, were assessed via the pentobarbital‐induced loss of righting test and acetic acid‐induced writhing test. Our results showed that the highest amount of EO was present in sample P4 (3.63%), followed by P3 (2.92%), P2 (2.69%), and P1 (2.31%). GC–MS analysis revealed cuminaldehyde (21.31–33.60%), γ‐terpinene (13.68–23.29%), p‐mentha‐1,4‐dien‐7‐al (14.44–20.84%), p‐mentha‐1,3‐dien‐7‐al (10.06–14.02%), β‐pinene (9.32–11.46%), and p‐cymene (3.16–7.89%) were the major constituents in all the populations. Generally, the results showed that the seeds harvested from areas with hotter and drier climates (P3 and P4) had higher EO yields and cuminaldehyde concentrations but had moderate amounts of γ‐terpinene, β‐pinene, and p‐cymene. In addition, the hypnotic (100 and 200 mg/kg) and antinociceptive (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg) effects of cumin EO were proven in animal models.
Effect of age‐related premium readjustment on health insurance cancellation in Brazil: Regression discontinuity approach
Authors: de Souza Aline , Andrade Mônica Viegas , Noronha Kenya Valéria Micaela de Souza , Souza Igor Viveiros Melo 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAge is one of the most relevant observable risk attributes in determining the value of health insurance premiums. Empirical evidence indicates that the cost of health insurance is the leading cause of contract switching, which can compromise access to healthcare services and potentially result in treatment discontinuities. Using data from a Health Maintenance Organization in the Southern region of Brazil, we examined the effect of health plan price readjustment resulting from changes in the beneficiary's age group on disenrollment or switches to a more limited coverage plan. The estimates were obtained using the method of regression discontinuity. The main findings indicate that for age group transitions at 59 years old, the price readjustment effect led to an increase in contract cancellations and switching to cheaper plans. These findings highlight that an important consequence of the difference in premium sensitivity among age groups is that the exit of individuals from the health insurance sector is selective in age. The results of this paper can support policymaking to improve access to health insurance.
A Hybrid Convolutional Neural Network Model for the Classification of Multi‐Class Skin Cancer
Authors: Toprak Ahmet Nusret , Aruk Ibrahim 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTSkin cancer is a significant public health issue, making accurate and early diagnosis crucial. This study proposes a novel and efficient hybrid deep‐learning model for accurate skin cancer diagnosis. The model first employs DeepLabV3+ for precise segmentation of skin lesions in dermoscopic images. Feature extraction is then carried out using three pretrained models: MobileNetV2, EfficientNetB0, and DenseNet201 to ensure balanced performance and robust feature learning. These extracted features are then concatenated, and the ReliefF algorithm is employed to select the most relevant features. Finally, obtained features are classified into eight categories: actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, benign keratosis, dermatofibroma, melanoma, melanocytic nevus, squamous cell carcinoma, and vascular lesion using the kNN algorithm. The proposed model achieves an F1 score of 93.49% and an accuracy of 94.42% on the ISIC‐2019 dataset, surpassing the best individual model, EfficientNetB0, by 1.20%. Furthermore, the evaluation of the PH2 dataset yielded an F1 score of 94.43% and an accuracy of 94.44%, confirming its generalizability. These findings signify the potential of the proposed model as an expedient, accurate, and valuable tool for early skin cancer detection. They also indicate combining different CNN models achieves superior results over the results obtained from individual models.