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Asphaltene-Silica Interactions in Salinity Water and Their Ion Dependence
Authors: Wu Yining , Luo Qi , Liu Changlong , Zhao Mingwei , Wu Wenting , Yang Yang , Sun Linghui , Ji Bingyu , Dai Caili 
Published: September 2024

Summary
The adsorption of asphaltene on the pore surface not only forms a dense adsorption film but also induces a transition in sandstone wettability to more hydrophobic, which poses challenges to oil displacement, especially in unconventional reservoirs. The asphaltene adsorption exhibits a strong ion dependence, especially toward high ion concentration and high-valence cations, and the mechanism is not yet entirely understood. In this work, atomic force microscopy (AFM), coreflooding experiments, and the self-priming rate method were used to investigate the impacts of ion concentration and types in connate water on the adsorption of asphaltene. Enhanced asphaltene adsorption is observed in the presence of ions, leading to a more pronounced hydrophobic character in the cores saturated by high-salinity water. Then, we proceed with a consideration of the attraction force law between asphaltene and rock. The attraction showed an exponential decay with respect to distance and is in accordance with the hydrated ion bridge interaction. Furthermore, the attraction intensified notably in CaCl2 solution compared to that in NaCl solution and was enhanced progressively with increasing ionic concentration. Therefore, the adsorption amount of asphaltene and ultimately the wettability of the rock are affected by ion concentration and valence in formation water. Our findings hold significant implications for enhancing oil recovery in unconventional reservoirs under high-salinity conditions.
Permeable Cement Based on Foamed Cement and Permeable Skeleton Materials
Authors: Wang Q. , Bu Y. , Lu C. , Liu H. , Guo S. , Xu H. 
Published: September 2024

Summary
Permeable cement has been widely used in the construction industry. In oil fields, the use of permeable cement to replace screens and reduce the cost of well construction has been attempted. However, the compressive strength of permeable cement is low. Herein, a new method for producing permeable cement using foamed cement and permeable microspheres (PMs) is proposed. A permeable cement slurry system is produced by selecting the foaming agent, foam stabilizer, length and dosage of basalt fibers, and permeable skeleton materials (PSMs). The system formula is Jiahua G-grade cement + 1.3% alpha-olefin sulfonate (AOS) + 0.5% xanthan gum (Xg) + 2% nano-SiO2 + 1% 6-mm basalt fiber + 30% PM. The compressive strength and permeability of the permeable cement were tested using compressive strength and hydraulic permeability tests, respectively. The compressive strength of this system could reach 6.6 MPa when it was cured for 2 days at 50°C. Its liquid permeability could reach 0.06×10−3 μm2 when it was cured for 14 days at 50°C.
From electrons to phase diagrams with machine learning potentials using pyiron based automated workflows
Authors: Menon Sarath , Lysogorskiy Yury , Knoll Alexander , Leimeroth Niklas , Poul Marvin , Qamar Minaam , Janssen Jan , Mrovec Matous , Rohrer Jochen , Albe Karsten , Behler Jörg , Drautz Ralf , Neugebauer Jörg 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

We present a comprehensive and user-friendly framework built upon the pyiron integrated development environment (IDE), enabling researchers to perform the entire Machine Learning Potential (MLP) development cycle consisting of (i) creating systematic DFT databases, (ii) fitting the Density Functional Theory (DFT) data to empirical potentials or MLPs, and (iii) validating the potentials in a largely automatic approach. The power and performance of this framework are demonstrated for three conceptually very different classes of interatomic potentials: an empirical potential (embedded atom method - EAM), neural networks (high-dimensional neural network potentials - HDNNP) and expansions in basis sets (atomic cluster expansion - ACE). As an advanced example for validation and application, we show the computation of a binary composition-temperature phase diagram for Al-Li, a technologically important lightweight alloy system with applications in the aerospace industry.
Physiological, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses of the chilling stress response in two melon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes
Authors: Diao Qiannan , Tian Shoubo , Cao Yanyan , Yao Dongwei , Fan Hongwei , Jiang Xuejun , Zhang Wenxian , Zhang Yongping 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background
Chilling stress is a key abiotic stress that severely restricts the growth and quality of melon (Cucumis melo L.). Few studies have investigated the mechanism of response to chilling stress in melon.
Results
We characterized the physiological, transcriptomic, and metabolomic response of melon to chilling stress using two genotypes with different chilling sensitivity (“162” and “13-5A”). “162” showed higher osmotic regulation ability and antioxidant capacity to withstand chilling stress. Transcriptome analysis identified 4395 and 4957 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in “162” and “13-5A” under chilling stress, respectively. Metabolome analysis identified 2347 differential enriched metabolites (DEMs), which were divided into 11 classes. Integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis showed enrichment of glutathione metabolism, and arginine and proline metabolism, with differential expression patterns in the two genotypes. Under chilling stress, glutathione metabolism-related DEGs (6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione s-transferase) were upregulated in “162,” and GSH conjugates (L-gamma-glutamyl-L-amino acid and L-glutamate) were accumulated. Additionally, “162” showed upregulation of DEGs encoding ornithine decarboxylase, proline dehydrogenase, aspartate aminotransferase, pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase, and spermidine synthase and increased arginine, ornithine, and proline. Furthermore, the transcription factors MYB, ERF, MADS-box, and bZIP were significantly upregulated, suggesting their crucial role in chilling tolerance of melon.
Conclusions
These findings elucidate the molecular response mechanism to chilling stress in melon and provide insights for breeding chilling-tolerant melon.
CD39 activities in the treated acupoints contributed to the analgesic mechanism of acupuncture on arthritis rats
Authors: Li Yu-Jia , Lin Jie , Tang Si-Qi , Zuo Wei-Min , Ding Guang-Hong , Shen Xue Yong , Wang Li-Na 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background
Our previous work had identified that at the acupuncture point (acupoint), acupuncture-induced ATP release was a pivotal event in the initiation of analgesia. We aimed to further elucidate the degradation of ATP by CD39.
Methods
Acupuncture was administered at Zusanli acupoint on arthritis rats, and pain thresholds of the hindpaws were determined. Pharmacological tools or adeno-associated viruses were administered at the acupoints to interfere with targeting signals. Protein expression was determined with qRT-PCR, WB, or immunofluorescent labeling. Cultured keratinocytes, HaCaT line, were subjected to hypotonic shock to simulate needling stimulation. Extracellular ATP and adenosine levels were quantified using luciferase-luciferin assay and ELISA, respectively.
Results
Acupuncture-induced prompt analgesia was impaired by inhibiting CD39 activities to prevent the degradation of ATP to AMP, but was mimicked by administering CD39. Acupuncture-induced ATP accumulation exhibited synchronous changes. Similarly, acupuncture analgesia was hindered by suppressing CD73 to prevent the conversion of AMP to adenosine. Furthermore, the acupuncture effect was replicated by agonism at P2Y2Rs, but inhibited by antagonism at them. Acupuncture upregulated CD73 and P2Y2Rs, but not CD39. Immunofluorescent labeling demonstrated that keratinocytes were a primary site for these proteins. Shallow acupuncture also demonstrated antinociception. In vitro tests showed that hypotonic shock induced HaCaT cells to release ATP and adenosine, which was impaired by suppressing CD39 and CD73, respectively. Finally, agonism at P2Y2Rs promoted ATP release and [Ca2+]i rise.
Conclusion
CD39 at the acupoints contributes to the analgesic mechanism of acupuncture. It may facilitate adenosine signaling in conjunction with CD73, or provide an appropriate ATP milieu for P2Y2Rs. Skin tissue may be one of the scenes for these signalings.
ИЗНЕВЕРЕНА ПАРАБОЛА КАО КОНСТИТУТИВНА ФИГУРА У КАФКИНОМ РОМАНУ ПРОЦЕС
Authors: Миловић Никола 
Published: September 2024

Овај рад бави се анализом Процесa користећи се старозаветном фигуром параболе као кључном у тумачењу Кафкиног романа. Претпоставка текста јесте да се Кафкин роман образује налик параболичким религиозно-сакралним текстовима, али уз изневеравање коначног параболичког смисла. Фундаментални елементи параболе ‒ метафизички смисао и људска слобода бивају померени из свог лежишта. Кроз даљи текст показаћемо како се промена параболе догађа због новог доживљаја религиозног, пре свега кроз капиталистичко присвајање сакралних прерогатива. Служећи се цртицама Валтера Бењамина из текста Капитализам као религија указаћемо на капиталистички извор кривице Јозефа К. Свет Процеса одликује се, пре свега, свеприсутношћу суда, што има за циљ опонашање свеприсутности Бога, па самим тим и опонашање његове сакралне утемељености. Такође, основна особина ликова јесте десупстанцијализација, односно испражњеност од духовног садржаја. Такви појединци нису у стању да у себе похране параболички смисао, а истовремено нису у стању ни да успоставе стварне међуљудске односе. У свету конституисаном изневереном параболом не постоји могућност за срећно разрешење: нити таква парабола може зајамчити смисао, нити се десупстанцијализовани појединац може побунити. Једини начинкоји је преостао јесте равнодушни одлазак у смрт.
Requirement Analysis of Different Variants of a Measurement and Training Station for Older Adults at Risk of Malnutrition and Reduced Mobility: Focus Group Study
Authors: Happe Lisa , Sgraja Marie , Quinten Vincent , Förster Mareike , Diekmann Rebecca 
Published: September 2024

Background
Demographic change is leading to an increasing proportion of older people in the German population and requires new approaches for prevention and rehabilitation to promote the independence and health of older people. Technical assistance systems can offer a promising solution for the early detection of nutritional and physical deficits and the initiation of appropriate interventions. Such a system should combine different components, such as devices for assessing physical and nutritional status, educational elements on these topics, and training and feedback options. The concept is that the whole system can be used independently by older adults (aged ≥70 years) for monitoring and early detection of problems in nutrition or physical function, as well as providing opportunities for intervention.

Objective
This study aims to develop technical and digital elements for a measurement and training station (MuTs) with an associated app. Through focus group discussions, target group requirements, barriers, and favorable components for such a system were identified.

Methods
Older adults (aged ≥70 years) were recruited from a community-based setting as well as from a geriatric rehabilitation center. Focus group interviews were conducted between August and November 2022. Following a semistructured interview guideline, attitudes, requirements, preferences, and barriers for the MuTs were discussed. Discussions were stimulated by videos, demonstrations of measuring devices, and participants’ ratings of the content presented using rankings. After conducting 1 focus group in the rehabilitation center and 2 in the community, the interview guide was refined, making a more detailed discussion of identified elements and aspects possible. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using content analysis.

Results
A total of 21 older adults (female participants: n=11, 52%; mean age 78.5, SD 4.6 years) participated in 5 focus group discussions. There was a strong interest in the independent measurement of health parameters, such as pulse and hand grip strength, especially among people with health problems who would welcome feedback on their health development. Participants emphasized the importance of personal guidance and interaction before using the device, as well as the need for feedback mechanisms and personalized training for everyday use. Balance and coordination were mentioned as preferred training areas in a MuTs. New training options that motivate and invite people to participate could increase willingness to use the MuTs.

Conclusions
The target group is generally open and interested in tracking and optimizing diet and physical activity. A general willingness to use a MuTs independently was identified, as well as a compelling need for guidance and feedback on measurement and training to be part of the station.
Interaction Effects Between Low Self-Control and Meaning in Life on Internet Gaming Disorder Symptoms and Functioning in Chinese Adolescents: Cross-Sectional Latent Moderated Structural Equation Modeling Study
Authors: Fong Ted CT , Cui Kunjie , Yip Paul SF 
Published: September 2024

Background
Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is an emerging behavioral addiction with mental health implications among adolescents. Low self-control is an established risk factor of IGD. Few studies have, however, examined the moderating role of meaning in life (MIL) on the relationships between low self-control and IGD symptoms and functioning.

Objective
This study aimed to examine the effects of low self-control and MIL and their interaction effects on IGD symptoms and family and school functioning in a structural equation model.

Methods
A sample of 2064 adolescents (967, 46.9% male; mean age 14.6 years) was recruited by multistage cluster random sampling from 5 middle schools in Sichuan, China, in 2022. The participants completed a self-report questionnaire with validated measures on low self-control, presence of MIL, search for MIL, IGD symptoms, school commitment, and family functioning. Construct validity, measurement invariance, and structural invariance of the measures were evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis across sex. Structural equation modeling was conducted to examine the indirect effects of low self-control and MIL on family and school functioning through IGD symptoms. Latent moderated structural equation modeling was performed to examine the interaction effects between low self-control and MIL on IGD symptoms, school commitment, and family functioning.

Results
All scales showed satisfactory model fit and scalar measurement invariance by sex. Males showed significantly greater IGD symptoms and lower levels of self-control (Cohen d=0.25-1.20, P<.001) than females. IGD symptoms were significantly and positively associated with impulsivity (β=.20, P=.01), temper (β=.25, P<.001), and search for meaning (β=.11, P=.048) and significantly and negatively associated with presence of meaning (β=–.21, P<.001). Presence of MIL and impulsivity showed a significant and negative interaction effect (β=–.11, SE .05; P=.03) on IGD symptoms. The positive effect of impulsivity on IGD symptoms was stronger among adolescents with low presence of MIL than those with high presence of MIL. Temper showed significant and positive interaction effects with presence of MIL (β=.08, SE .04; P=.03) and search for MIL (β=.08, SE .04; P=.04) on family functioning. The negative effects of temper on family functioning were stronger among adolescents with low levels of MIL than among those with high levels of MIL.

Conclusions
This study provides the first findings on the interaction effects between low self-control and presence of MIL and search for MIL on IGD symptoms and functioning among a large sample of adolescents in rural China. The results have implications for targeted interventions to help male adolescents with lower self-control and presence of meaning.
Exploring the Perspectives of Older Adults on a Digital Brain Health Platform Using Natural Language Processing: Cohort Study
Authors: Ding Huitong , Gifford Katherine , Shih Ludy C , Ho Kristi , Rahman Salman , Igwe Akwaugo , Low Spencer , Popp Zachary , Searls Edward , Li Zexu , Madan Sanskruti , Burk Alexa , Hwang Phillip H , Anda-Duran Ileana De , Kolachalama Vijaya B , Au Rhoda , Lin Honghuang 
Published: September 2024

Background
Although digital technology represents a growing field aiming to revolutionize early Alzheimer disease risk prediction and monitoring, the perspectives of older adults on an integrated digital brain health platform have not been investigated.

Objective
This study aims to understand the perspectives of older adults on a digital brain health platform by conducting semistructured interviews and analyzing their transcriptions by natural language processing.

Methods
The study included 28 participants from the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, all of whom engaged with a digital brain health platform over an initial assessment period of 14 days. Semistructured interviews were conducted to collect data on participants’ experiences with the digital brain health platform. The transcripts generated from these interviews were analyzed using natural language processing techniques. The frequency of positive and negative terms was evaluated through word count analysis. A sentiment analysis was used to measure the emotional tone and subjective perceptions of the participants toward the digital platform.

Results
Word count analysis revealed a generally positive sentiment toward the digital platform, with “like,” “well,” and “good” being the most frequently mentioned positive terms. However, terms such as “problem” and “hard” indicated certain challenges faced by participants. Sentiment analysis showed a slightly positive attitude with a median polarity score of 0.13 (IQR 0.08-0.15), ranging from –1 (completely negative) to 1 (completely positive), and a median subjectivity score of 0.51 (IQR 0.47-0.53), ranging from 0 (completely objective) to 1 (completely subjective). These results suggested an overall positive attitude among the study cohort.

Conclusions
The study highlights the importance of understanding older adults’ attitudes toward digital health platforms amid the comprehensive evolution of the digitalization era. Future research should focus on refining digital solutions to meet the specific needs of older adults, fostering a more personalized approach to brain health.
The Supporting Emerging Adults With Diabetes (SEAD) Program: An Adult-Based Real-World Clinical Model That Improves Hospitalizations, Diabetes Technology Uptake, and Glycemic Outcomes in Underserved Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Agarwal Shivani , Mathias Priyanka , Schechter Clyde , Finnan Molly , Greenberg Michael , Leung Stephanie L. , Movsas Sharon , Long Judith A. 
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE
Underserved young adults (YA) with type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience the worst outcomes across the life span. We developed and integrated the Supporting Emerging Adults with Diabetes (SEAD) program into routine endocrinology care to address unmet social and medical challenges.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
This study was designed as a longitudinal cohort study, with prospective data collection over 4 years on YA in SEAD compared with usual endocrine care. We used propensity-weighted analysis to account for differences in baseline characteristics, and multivariate regression and Cox proportional hazard models to evaluate change in outcomes over time. Primary outcomes included incidence of hospitalizations, diabetes technology uptake, and annual change in HbA1c levels.

RESULTS
We included 497 YA with T1D in SEAD (n = 332) and usual endocrine care (n = 165); mean age 25 years, 27% non-Hispanic Black, 46% Hispanic, 49% public insurance, mean HbA1c 9.2%. Comparing YA in SEAD versus usual care, 1) incidence of hospitalizations was reduced by 64% for baseline HbA1c &gt;9% (HR 0.36 [0.13, 0.98]) and 74% for publicly insured (HR 0.26 [0.07, 0.90]); 2) automated insulin delivery uptake was 1.5-times higher (HR 1.51 [0.83, 2.77]); and 3) HbA1c improvement was greater (SEAD, −0.37% per year [−0.59, −0.15]; usual care, −0.26% per year [−0.58, 0.05]).

CONCLUSIONS
SEAD meaningfully improves clinical outcomes in underserved YA with T1D, especially for publicly insured and high baseline HbA1c levels. Early intervention for at-risk YA with T1D as they enter adult care could reduce inequity in short and long-term outcomes.
Ethnogeomorphology of The Serra da Meruoca: Knowledge and Wisdom of Traditional Communities
Authors: Sobrinho José Falcão , Falcão Cleire Lima da Costa , Alves Benedito Vinicius Ferreira , Alves Vanessa Campos , Souza Rejane Maria Lima de , Fernandes Nayane Barros Sousa , Silva João Bandeira da 
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study investigates the use of soil and water and later compare it with the practices of social technology implementations (ALMEIDA et al., 2015; 2020; GNADLINGER, 2000) in the municipality of Alcântaras, Ceará, analyzing them through the rescue and appreciation of traditional knowledge about the use of soil and water.

Theoretical Framework: The adopted theoretical framework considers that the use of soil and water receives a strong influence from social customs over generations.

Method: The methodology for this research includes fieldwork, photographic records, and interviews with the local community.

Results and Discussion: The results demonstrate that traditional communities have their practices, which are visualized for awareness purposes in the construction and integration of social technology (BARICHELLO, 2011; CARVALHO et al., 2021; FALCÃO SOBRINHO et al., 2019), contributing with suggestions supported by experiences in the field.

Research Implications: The results are observable for territorial planning. Thus, social technology is an enhancement tool that has advanced inside the communities.

Originality/Value: The research contributes to studies on the current reality of the use of soil and water to subsequently analyze the implementation of social technology.
Gabriela Castellanos Llanos, Jalisco pierde en Cali. Cali: Oromo editorial, Cali, 2023, 333 páginas
Authors: Sáchez Blake Elvira 
Published: September 2024

El 26 de febrero de 1971 fue asesinado Edgar Mejía Vargas, alias Jalisco, en medio de la revuelta universitaria que dejó numerosos heridos y muertos en la ciudad de Cali. En La novela Jalisco pierde en Cali, Gabriela Castellanos recrea las circunstancias de este hecho en una cartografía narrativa que permite comprender el mosaico espacial y temporal del relato dentro de la historia de forma magistral.