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Does nationality affect landscape perceptions of urban sacred forests? A Japan–China cross‐cultural comparison
Authors: Mizuuchi Yusuke , Nakamura Kazuhiko W. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThis study explores the cultural ecosystem services of sacred forests in urban areas, focusing on the Meiji‐Jingu Shrine's forest in Japan. We assessed the forest's sublimity and landscape perceptions among Japanese and Chinese visitors using a mixed‐method approach. Data were gathered from 359 geotagged photographs and a questionnaire completed by 30 participants, evaluating sublimity and psychological aspects. GIS analysis identified scenic hotspots, and statistical methods compared landscape perceptions between the two visitor groups. Text mining analyzed differences in their forest evaluation. Key findings include (1) Cultural differences in perceiving landscape hotspots, (2) insights into the sublime nature of Meiji‐Jingu Shrine's forest, and (3) varied perceptions of forest sublimity between Japanese and Chinese visitors. This cross‐cultural study provides valuable insights for sacred forest conservation.
Comparing behavioral measures of aggression in the laboratory: Taylor Aggression Paradigm versus Point‐Subtraction Aggression Paradigm
Authors: Timmins Matthew A. , Berman Mitchell E. , Coccaro Emil F. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAggression refers to a wide range of behaviors with lasting individual and societal consequences. Recurrent, unplanned aggressive behavior is the core diagnostic criterion for intermittent explosive disorder (IED). In this study, we compared two behavioral measures of aggression in the laboratory: the Taylor Aggression Paradigm (TAP) and the Point‐Subtraction Aggression Paradigm (PSAP). This sample (n = 528) included community participants who met DSM‐5 criteria for IED (n = 156), met DSM‐5 criteria for a nonaggressive psychiatric disorder (n = 205), or did not meet DSM‐5 criteria for any psychiatric disorder (n = 167). All participants completed the TAP, a single‐session PSAP, and relevant self‐report measures. MANOVA analyses demonstrated differences between IED participants and nonaggressive participants; however, these group differences were no longer significant for the PSAP after including demographic variables. Correlation analyses found that the TAP and PSAP were positively related to one another and the composite variables associated with aggressive behavior (i.e., history of aggression, impulsivity, and propensity to experience anger) and; dependent correlations revealed that past aggression and trait anger were more strongly related to the TAP. Differences in TAP and PSAP outcomes may be partially attributed to operationalizations of aggression and methods of aggression and provocation. Further, as aggressive and nonaggressive participants differed on the PSAP somewhat mirroring the TAP, our results add to growing evidence of the validity of a single‐session PSAP; further research is needed to fully establish single‐session PSAP as a laboratory aggression task compared to the multi‐session PSAP.
Landmark‐based auto‐contouring of clinical target volumes for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal cancer
Authors: Sjogreen Carlos , Netherton Tucker J. , Lee Anna , Soliman Moaaz , Gay Skylar S. , Nguyen Callistus , Mumme Raymond , Vazquez Ivan , Rhee Dong Joo , Cardenas Carlos E. , Martel Mary K. , Beadle Beth M. , Court Laurence Edward 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe delineation of clinical target volumes (CTVs) for radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer is complex and varies based on the location and extent of disease.PurposeThe current study aimed to develop an auto‐contouring solution following one protocol guidelines (NRG‐HN001) that can be adjusted to meet other guidelines, such as RTOG‐0225 and the 2018 International guidelines.MethodsThe study used 2‐channel 3‐dimensional U‐Net and nnU‐Net framework to auto‐contour 27 normal structures in the head and neck (H&N) region that are used to define CTVs in the protocol. To define the CTV‐Expansion (CTV1 and CTV2) and CTV‐Overall (the outer envelope of all the CTV contours), we used adjustable morphological geometric landmarks and mimicked physician interpretation of the protocol rules by partially or fully including select anatomic structures. The results were evaluated quantitatively using the dice similarity coefficient (DSC) and mean surface distance (MSD) and qualitatively by independent reviews by two H&N radiation oncologists.ResultsThe auto‐contouring tool showed high accuracy for nasopharyngeal CTVs. Comparison between auto‐contours and clinical contours for 19 patients with cancers of various stages showed a DSC of 0.94 ± 0.02 and MSD of 0.4 ± 0.4 mm for CTV‐Expansion and a DSC of 0.83 ± 0.02 and MSD of 2.4 ± 0.5 mm for CTV‐Overall. Upon independent review, two H&N physicians found the auto‐contours to be usable without edits in 85% and 75% of cases. In 15% of cases, minor edits were required by both physicians. Thus, one physician rated 100% of the auto‐contours as usable (use as is, or after minor edits), while the other physician rated 90% as usable. The second physician required major edits in 10% of cases.ConclusionsThe study demonstrates the ability of an auto‐contouring tool to reliably delineate nasopharyngeal CTVs based on protocol guidelines. The tool was found to be clinically acceptable by two H&N radiation oncology physicians in at least 90% of the cases.
Exceptionally Low‐Noise Room‐Temperature Shortwave Infrared Photodetector Based on Low‐Frequency Charge Transfer Transition
Authors: Liu Haining , kang Yazhou , Zhang Lingge , Xu Zhice , Qiao Shanlin , Xie Liming 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCurrent commercial shortwave infrared (SWIR) photodetectors typically necessitate deep cooling to mitigate random fluctuations induced by carrier thermal excitation. Developing high‐sensitivity SWIR photodetectors operating at room temperature is imperative for reducing equipment size and operational expenses. Leveraging the channel depletion mechanism of 2D semiconductors holds promise in suppressing dark current. Another concern lies in the limited choice of infrared absorbing materials and the difficulty in flexibly adjusting the response wavelength region. Here, a high‐sensitive exceptionally low‐noise SWIR photodetector operated is reported at room temperature based on few‐layer WSe2/TCNQ molecules charge transfer complex. Experiments and Calculations results exhibit the low‐frequency (0.6 eV) SWIR absorption stems from the intermolecular charge transfer transition at the interface of heterojunctions. The hybrid photodetector can achieve response efficiently from visible to SWIR (0.6–1.6 µm) with a decent gain 7.7 × 104 and an ultralow dark current noise spectral density (Sn) 1.95 × 10−16 A/Hz0.5 under a channel deplete state at room temperature. The peak specific detectivity is 2.5 × 1013 Jones at 0.7 µm and 7.4 × 1012 Jones at 1.2 µm, (Vgs = 80 V). This work has opened up a new pathway for the development of high‐sensitivity SWIR photodetectors at room temperature.
The Magic of Spiro‐Epoxy Moiety: An Easy Way to Improve CO2‐Separation Performance of Polymer Membrane
Authors: Wozniak Alyona I. , Bermesheva Evgeniya V. , Petukhov Dmitrii I. , Lunin Artyom O. , Borisov Ilya L. , Shantarovich Victor P. , Bekeshev Valentin G. , Alentiev Dmitry A. , Bermeshev Maxim V. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe development of polymers with high separation characteristics for the efficient removal of carbon dioxide from bio‐/natural gases is the key to reducing the environmental impact of CO2. In this work, preparation and gas‐separation properties of novel vinyl‐addition polynorbornenes containing oxirane‐moieties at spiro centers, which combine high CO2‐permeability with remarkable selectivities for separation of CO2 from its mixtures with nitrogen and methane are published. Gas permeability data of the epoxidized polymer based on 5‐ethylidene‐2‐norbornene exceed the Robeson upper bound of 2019 for the CO2/N2 system (CO2 permeability is 1000 Barrer, α(CO2/N2) = 67)). Separation experiments with mixtures of gases confirm the high separation performance of this polymer. In particular, the data for CO2/CH4 separation are above or close to the upper bound of 2018 for mixed gases. A similar effect of introducing oxirane moieties into spiro centers is also shown for another vinyl‐addition polymer derived from 5‐isopropylidene‐2‐norbornene and is not observed for a related polymer bearing oxirane moieties at the ends of side chains. A simple synthesis of the epoxidized polymer from available 5‐ethylidene‐2‐norbornene, combined with high CO2‐permeability and selectivities, may open a window for industrial applications of this polymer in important membrane processes, in particular, for natural/biogas upgrading.
All‐Weather Solar‐Powered Desalination and Synchronous Cs+ Extraction for Salt‐Lake Water Enabled by Crown‐Ether‐Decorated Phase‐Change Microcapsules
Authors: Zhang Hongyu , Zhou Shiliang , Liu Huan , Qian Zhiqiang , Wang Xiaodong 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSolar‐powered interfacial evaporation is recognized as an emerging technology for desalination of salt‐lake water but suffers from insufficient evaporation mass under intermittent sunlight illumination. Meanwhile, salt‐lake water contains abundant noble metal ions; however, there is no effective strategy to extract them during evaporation. Hereby, an interfacial evaporator integrated with crown‐ether‐functionalized phase‐change microcapsules (Crown‐MicPCM) is designed to realize all‐weather desalination and synchronous caesium ion (Cs+) extraction of salt‐lake water. Crown‐MicPCM is constructed with an n‐docosane core for photothermal energy storage, a magnetic SiO2/Fe3O4 composite shell for easy recyclability, a polydopamine inner coat for sunlight absorption, and a crown ether outer coat for selective Cs+ adsorption. Through integrating the functions of solar energy harvest, latent heat storage, and selective Cs+ adsorption within Crown‐MicPCM, such an innovative design boosts the evaporation and adsorption performance of the developed evaporator significantly. The developed Crown‐MicPCM‐integrated evaporator exhibits a considerable improvement in freshwater production and Cs+ extraction, achieving a Cs+ adsorption capacity of 32.6 mg g−1 and an evaporation rate of 1.43 kg m−2 h−1 under one‐sun illumination. Compared with the evaporator without a phase‐change material, the Crown‐MicPCM‐integrated evaporator obtains an increase in freshwater yield by 47% and in adsorption efficiency of Cs+ by 12% under natural sunlight illumination.
Janus Metasurface for Underwater Sound Manipulation
Authors: Li Chen‐Yang , Zhou Hong‐Tao , Li Xiao‐Shuang , Wang Yan‐Feng , Wang Yue‐Sheng 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBidirectional controllable propagation of waterborne sound holds significant importance in developing multifunctional underwater acoustic and mechanical devices. However, the existing waterborne acoustic metasurfaces have rarely explored the bidirectional sound modulations. Here, a class of Janus waterborne acoustic metasurface, enabling two‐faced arbitrarily asymmetric wavefront manipulations is reported. A three‐degree‐of‐freedom mechanical system facilitated by acoustic‐structure interaction underwater is proposed to introduce bianisotropic responses of unit cells. Monolayer ultrathin Janus metasurface is inversely designed by utilizing a function‐structure integrated topology optimization framework. Distinct underwater acoustic functionalities, including axial and oblique focusing, beam splitting, and sound diffusion, are successfully demonstrated. Underwater experiments are further conducted to validate the concept of Janus metasurface. The good consistency between experimental and simulated results confirms the excellent two‐faced asymmetric acoustic focusing performance. The proposed Janus metasurface opens up a new dimension for designing advanced waterborne acoustic devices with two‐faced multifunctional wavefront manipulations.
Reinforcement of Polyimine Covalent Adaptable Networks with Mechanically Interlocked Derivatives of SWNTs.
Authors: Isasti Ion , Miranda Silvia , Jiménez David M. , Parzyszek Sylwia , Martín Sabanés Natalia , Pedersen Henrik , Pérez Emilio M. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThere is an urgent need for new approaches to reduce the environmental impact of plastics. One approach is to enhance recyclability. Covalent adaptable networks (CANs), where crosslinks are chemically reversible, offer an attractive alternative to thermoset materials. Another option is to strengthen polymers using nanofillers, to reduce the amount of material needed. In this regard, single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) are excellent candidates as fillers due to their extreme strength‐to‐weight ratio and dimensionality. Here, SWNTs functionalized as mechanically‐interlocked derivatives (MINTs) are shown to significantly improve the mechanical properties of polyimine (PI) CANs, with close to optimal efficiency. Enhancements in both stiffness and ultimate strength, approaching 100% load transfer considering the SWNT loading, are observed for PI MINT, while composites made with pristine SWNTs exhibit poor improvement. The PI MINT CANs can be recycled both thermally and chemically without compromising their mechanical properties. Finally, prototype carbon fiber PI MINT laminar composites are also fabricated and characterized, demonstrating a significant increase in their mechanical properties.
Modified Chitosan for Highly Efficient Non‐Invasive Transdermal Delivery of Catalase to Repair and Prevent Skin Photodamages
Authors: Yan Xiaoying , Xu Yuchun , Wei Ting , Chai Yu , Li Yuxuan , Wang Chunjie , Li Mingkang , Zhang Shuai , Zhu Wenjun , Liu Zhuang 
Published: July 2024

AbstractOxidative stress induced by excess reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays a significant role in the onset and progression of numerous skin disorders, necessitating effective antioxidant defenses to prevent and repair oxidative damage. However, existing systemic antioxidant therapies for skin diseases often fall short in efficiently delivering antioxidants to the diseased lesions. In this study, a novel non‐invasive transdermal delivery platform utilizing chitosan grafted with salcaprozate sodium (SCS) is designed for highly efficient delivery of biomolecular enzymes, such as catalase (CAT). After self‐assembling with catalase, the obtained SCS‐CAT nanocomplexes if topically applied in a cream demonstrate highly efficient skin penetration and accumulation. Owing to the ability of CAT to effectively scavenge ROS, topically applied SCS‐CAT nanocomplexes enable remarkable repair and protection effects against ultraviolet radiation B (UVB)‐induced skin photodamages by inhibiting cell apoptosis and inflammation. Moreover, such SCS‐CAT delivery platform holds promise for long‐term skin care applications due to its great biocompatibility. This research presents a simple yet transformative platform for the intradermal delivery of biological enzymes, presenting a promising avenue for treating various inflammatory skin disorders.
Glucose Sensing in Saliva
Authors: Giaretta Jacopo , Zulli Riccardo , Prabhakar Theja , Rath Ronil J. , Naficy Sina , Spilimbergo Sara , Weiss Paul S. , Farajikhah Syamak , Dehghani Fariba 
Published: July 2024

AbstractGlucose plays critical roles in many human body functions, above all as a source of energy. Abnormal levels of glucose are correlated to different diseases, importantly including diabetes. As such, quantification of glucose levels in body fluids is essential for health monitoring. Blood tests and, more recently, portable interstitial fluid tests, currently represent the benchmarks for glucose detection. Inconvenient invasive methods such as blood tests pose burdens on both patients and the healthcare system. In this review, noninvasive approaches to measure glucose levels in the human body are discussed, utilizing saliva as an alternative to conventional blood samples. Techniques explored and with the potential to enhance accuracy and their associated challenges are discussed.
Ultrasound‐Assisted Deposition of Sepia Melanin and Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes on Carbon Cloth: Toward Sustainable Surface Engineering for Flexible Supercapacitors
Authors: Hoseinizadeh Molood , Davari Nila , Gouda Abdelaziz , Hyat Hamza , Sain Mohini , Boffito Daria C. , Santato Clara 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe rising global demand for energy requires, among others, sustainable energy storage devices. Biosourced redox‐active molecules are interesting for eco‐designed electrochemical energy storage as they increase the energy density of the electrodes adding the Faradaic (redox) storage mechanism to the electrostatic one. The engineering of the electrode surface and electrode surface/molecule interface is key to optimizing storage. Here, (i) electrodes prepared by ultrasound‐assisted modification of carbon cloth in the presence of Sepia melanin, a quinone macromolecule, and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and (ii) their use in flexible symmetric electrochemical capacitors assembled with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)‐based hydrogel electrolyte is reported. Electrodes exhibit an areal capacitance as high as 274 mF cm−2. Corresponding semi‐solid‐state symmetric supercapacitors feature high energy density of 18 Wh kg−1, power density up to 221 W kg−1 (evaluated at 0.5 A g−1), outstanding cycling stability (100% capacitance retention, and 100% Coulombic efficiency after 10 000 cycles) along with excellent flexibility. This work contributes to the development of sustainable surface engineering approaches for environmentally benign electrochemical energy storage devices.
Enhanced Efficient Solar Evaporation of Co/CoO Loaded on the Tobacco Stem Under Visible Light
Authors: Liu Yu , Zhang Chunyan , Zhang Anlong , Zhang Jindi , Zhang Lili , Huang Mengyang , Wang Jiaqiang 
Published: July 2024

AbstractSolar‐driven water evaporation is an emerging technology in green technology of seawater desalination and sewage treatment. However, the quality of high cost, complex manufacturing, and a small amount of synthetic materials is the main obstacle to large‐scale applications. Biological carbon‐based materials have a large and efficient heat exchange area due to the naturally abundant pore structure, which plays an important role in regulating convection and radiant heat loss. However, single‐component carbon materials have limited photothermal conversion performance, which limits their large‐scale application. In this work, tobacco stem (TS) organisms loaded with Co/CoO nanoparticles are successfully prepared by one‐step pyrolysis. The synergistic effect of Co/CoO nanostructures and biocarbon materials enhances water evaporation performance, widening the absorption range of the material across the entire solar spectrum, and expanding the range of energy that can be converted into heat. Specifically, the water evaporation rate and photothermal conversion efficiency of TS ‐Co/CoO (0.20) reached 2.22 kg m−2 h−1 and 139.4%, respectively, and its evaporation rate is 1.7 times the direct carbonized tobacco and 4.35 times the pure water. This work provides a research idea for the multifunctional and effective utilization of waste biomass materials and the construction of bionic structure solar photothermal materials.
Magnetic Nanoparticle‐Mediated Multimodal Cancer Therapy: Hyperthermia, Controlled Drug Release, and Antibody‐Based Precision
Authors: Pawar S. S. , Selyshchev O. , Rasabathina L. , Hellwig O. , Kedage V. V. , Zahn D.R.T. , Stephan V. , Kersting B. , Salvan G. , Chougale A. D. , Patil P.B. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractResearch in cancer therapies is rapidly advancing and demands the exploration of innovative approaches to further improve the efficacy of treatment. Here a multimodal approach for cancer therapy is reported which combines bioactive targeting, magnetic hyperthermia, and controlled drug release. For this, a nanoformulation MNP‐Chi‐Dox‐Ab, is bioengineered by conjugating CA 15‐3 antibodies to doxorubicin‐loaded functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). Solvothermally synthesized MNPs of uniform spherical shape and size are functionalized with thermo‐pH‐responsive chitosan. The nanoformulation showed higher drug release of ≈65% at pH 5 and 42 °C temperature compared to the release at physiological pH and temperature. Furthermore, in an alternating magnetic field drug release is enhanced to 74%. Cytotoxicity studies in MCF‐7 breast cancer cells confirm the active targeting potential of the nanoformulation. For the nanoformulation without bioactive molecule (anti‐CA 15‐3) only 18% cancer cell death is noted whereas with the conjugation of anti‐CA 15‐3, 43% cell death is recorded. Flow cytometry studies revealed an increased apoptotic population at hyperthermic temperature (42 °C) compared to the physiological temperature. These results suggest that MNP‐Chi‐Dox‐Ab nanoformulation represents a promising multimodal platform for synergistic breast cancer therapy by combining active targeting, controlled drug release, and hyperthermia.
Crop advisors in the intermountain west and the challenges of soil health
Authors: Petrzelka Peggy , Ulrich‐Schad Jessica D. , Yost Matt , Barnett Matthew J. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBoth agricultural lands and the role of crop advisors remain comparatively understudied in the Intermountain West (IMW) when it comes to the topic of soil health. Data from a survey of crop advisors in Utah is used to understand current and future soil health work in the region. Not all crop advisors engage in soil health work, but more are discussing it with clients than in the past. Respondents noted that information and costs are key barriers for farmers to managing soil health. Advisors also do not always feel they have the information and answers about soil health practices that farmers need. While crop advisors are one option for promoting producer understanding about soil health in the IMW, work is needed to better prepare them, and farmers will need other options and support to be successful in managing soil health.
Advancement in Carbon Nanotubes Optoelectronic Devices for Terahertz and Infrared Applications
Authors: Wang Yue , Sun Guangcheng , Zhang Xiaoju , Zhang Xiang , cui Zijian 
Published: July 2024

AbstractBenefiting from the outstanding optical, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) hold significant potential in the fields of materials, physics, chemistry, biology, as well as emerging disciplines such as electronics and optoelectronics. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments of CNTs optoelectronic devices operating in the terahertz (THz) and infrared (IR) wave range. At the beginning of this review, the unique structural characteristics of CNTs are introduced, overviewing their fundamental electronic structure, and emphasizing their impact on optoelectronics behavior. Further, on various synthesis techniques are discussion employed for the growth of single nanotube and the preparation of CNTs films. The penultimate section, the optical properties of CNTs are analyzed within the THz and IR spectral region and overview the application of THz time‐domain spectroscopy in extracting key material parameters of CNTs, and further discuss the theoretical models describing THz conductivity in CNTs. In the end, the most promising CNTs‐based device concepts are highlighted for sources, detectors, modulators, absorbers, and sensors within in THz and IR frequency band. This comprehensive review provides a valuable insight into the utilization of CNTs across various aspects of THz and IR optoelectronic devices.