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Enhanced antibacterial activity of poly(vinyl alcohol)‐graphene composites via graphene oxide surfactancy
Authors: Jung Jae Gu , Kim Jin Hee , Moon Juhyung , Kang Jun Hyeok , Kim Yu Jin , Park Ho Bum 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe escalating threat of bacterial infections to human health necessitates innovative antibacterial strategies and materials. Despite this need, there is still a significant demand for materials that combine high mechanical and thermal properties with biocompatibility. To address these urgent issues, our study investigates the development of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) composite with graphene flakes (GF) as fillers. The aim is to strengthen the unique properties of graphene to enhance antibacterial activity. Graphene oxide (GO) was used as a surfactant to achieve stable graphene dispersion in water, preserving its inherent properties while avoiding the drawbacks associated with common surfactants, such as property reduction and complex removal processes. In this study, the mechanical and thermal properties of PVA composites containing GO and GF are superior to those of pristine PVA. Especially, the PVA‐2 composite exhibited a notable enhancement in both tensile strength and elongation at break compared with the PVA composite, with increases of 7.8% and 15% respectively. Moreover, PVA‐2, 4, and 6 composites exhibit significant antibacterial efficacy, achieving 4.8 and 4.9 log CFU/cm2 for Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, respectively. These results indicate that the enhanced oxidative stress induced by GO as a surfactant, combined with the physical damage caused by the increased GF nanostructures. This study highlights the potential of PVA/GF/GO composites in biomedical and tissue engineering applications, providing a promising pathway for the development of new antibacterial materials.
Preparation and rheological properties of organic zirconium crosslinked KGM/HPAM gel
Authors: Li Jie , Jiang Qiyun , Gao Shanjun , Shen Chunhui 
Published: June 2024

AbstractKonjac glucomannan (KGM) and partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) have good application prospects in the field of petroleum fracturing field, but few studies on the rheological properties of KGM and HPAM double polymer gel systems have been reported. Optimal conditions for the high temperature and shear resistant organozirconium crosslinked double polymer gel system for petroleum fracturing were explored through optimization experiments. The thickener contained a mass ratio of 2:1 of KGM to HPAM, while the organic zirconium crosslinking agent had controlled molar ratios of 1:4:3:3 of zirconium butoxide to ligand acetylacetone, triethanolamine, and glycerol. This work presents a systematic analysis of the chemical structure, microstructure, delayed crosslinking performance, temperature resistance, and shear resistance of the gel system. The study found that the crosslinking ratio of 100:2 resulted in a controllable delayed crosslinking time of the gel formed by the organic zirconium crosslinking agent and 4.0 g/L KGM/HPAM thickener within 5–25 min at room temperature. The viscosity remained above 81 mPa·s even after shearing for 100 min at 140°C and 170 s−1. These findings provide a useful reference for the application of organic zirconium crosslinked KGM/HPAM gel system in the petroleum fracturing field.
Application of Object Detection Algorithm for Efficient Damages Identification of the Conservation of Heritage Buildings
Authors: Tang Huadu , Feng Yalin , Wang Ding , Zhu Ruiguang , Wang Liwei , Hao Shengwang , Xu Shan 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACTHeritage buildings are crucial for any area's cultural and political aspects. Proper maintenance and monitoring are essential for the conservation of these buildings. However, manual inspections are time‐consuming and expensive. We propose a deep learning–based detection framework to identify the damages on the ancient architectural wall. The algorithm applied in this study is YOLOv5. Comparing its five different versions, it was decided to use YOLOv5m as the most accurate detection algorithm with a mAP of 0.801. The damage types identified are physical weathering and visitors' scratches. High‐resolution images were selected for the experiment and effectively identified image. In addition, the applied algorithm allows real‐time detection and the identification of seasonal sources of disruption, which is proved by the video test in this study. The findings contribute to the development of an intelligent tool for health monitoring with the goal of fast and remote damage detection in the routine maintenance of heritage buildings.
Caffeine Inhibits Both Basal and Insulin‐Activated Urate Transport
Authors: Mandal Asim K. , Merriman Tony R. , Choi Hyon K. , Mount David B. 
Published: June 2024

ObjectiveCaffeine, an adenosine receptor antagonist, is a potent central nervous system stimulant that also impairs insulin signaling. Recent studies have suggested that coffee consumption lowers serum urate (SU) and protects against gout by unknown mechanisms. We hypothesized that caffeine lowers SU by affecting activity of urate transporters.MethodsWe examined the effect of caffeine and adenosine on basal and insulin stimulation of net 14C‐urate uptake in the human renal proximal tubule cell line PTC‐05 and on individual urate transporters expressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes.ResultsWe found that caffeine and adenosine efficiently inhibited both basal and insulin stimulation of net 14C‐urate uptake mediated by endogenous urate transporters in PTC‐05 cells. In oocytes expressing individual urate transporters, caffeine (>0.2 mM) more efficiently inhibited the basal urate transport activity of GLUT9 isoforms, OAT4, OAT1, OAT3, NPT1, ABCG2, and ABCC4 than did adenosine without significantly affecting URAT1 and OAT10. However, unlike adenosine, caffeine at lower concentrations (<0.2 mM) very effectively inhibited insulin activation of urate transport activity of GLUT9, OAT10, OAT1, OAT3, NPT1, ABCG2, and ABCC4 by blocking activation of Akt and extracellular signal–regulated kinase.ConclusionWe postulate that inhibition of urate transport activity of the re‐absorptive transporters GLUT9, OAT10, and OAT4 by caffeine is a key mechanism in its urate‐lowering effects. Additionally, the ability of caffeine to block insulin‐activated urate transport by GLUT9a and OAT10 suggests greater relative inhibition of these transporters in hyperinsulinemia.
Early developmental milestone clusters of autistic children based on electronic health records
Authors: Ben‐Sasson Ayelet , Guedalia Joshua , Ilan Keren , Shefer Galit , Cohen Roe , Gabis Lidia V. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAutistic children vary in symptoms, co‐morbidities, and response to interventions. This study aimed to identify clusters of autistic children with a distinct pattern of attaining early developmental milestones (EDMs). The clustering of 5836 autistic children was based on the attainment of 43 gross motor, fine motor, language, and social developmental milestones during the first 3 years of life as recorded in baby wellness visits. K‐means cluster analysis detected four EDM clusters: mild (n = 1686); moderate (n = 1691); severe (n = 2265); and global (n = 194). The most prominent cluster differences were in the language domain. The global cluster showed earlier and greater developmental delay across domains, unique early gross motor delays, and more were born preterm via cesarean section. The severe cluster had poor language development prominently in the second year of life, and later fine motor delays. Moderate cluster had mainly language delays in the third year of life. The mild cluster mostly passed milestones. EDM clusters differed demographically, with higher socioeconomic status in mild cluster and lowest in global cluster. However, the severe cluster had more immigrant and non‐Jewish mothers followed by the moderate cluster. The rates of parental concerns and provider developmental referrals were significantly higher in the global, followed by the severe, moderate, and mild EDM clusters. Autistic children's language and motor delay in the first 3 years can be grouped by common magnitude and onset profiles as distinct groups that may link to specific etiologies (like prematurity or genetics) and specific intervention programs. Early autism screening should be tailored to these different developmental profiles.
Highly Effective Electrolytes Toward High‐Performance Aluminum/Seawater Batteries
Authors: Xia Qingchao , Li Zhengnan , Liu Dewei , Song Nan , Zhang Nan , Ma Shuyang , Wu Zeliang , Yuan Weiyong 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe poor performance of metal/water batteries caused by self‐corrosion of anodes and low catalytic activity of cathodes has been a long‐standing challenge, greatly limiting their practical applications, in particular the underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV) application. We have fabricated an Al/seawater battery using simulated seawater with an appropriate pH and added with polyacrylic acid (PAA) as the electrolyte. This electrolyte simultaneously greatly retards self‐corrosion of the Al anode by in situ forming a PAA‐Al3+ complex film on it and increases the electrocatalytic activity toward the hydrogen evolution reaction by improving the electronic structure of Pt. When utilizing the multielement‐doped Al sheet as the anode and nickel foam supported loading‐amount‐optimized Pt/C catalyst as the cathode and adopting the developed new electrolyte, the obtained Al/H2O battery exhibits an energy density of 2271 Wh kg−1, which is the highest among those of all the reported batteries, and a power density of 20.87 mW cm−2, which outperforms all the reported metal/H2O batteries. This work not only develops a new type of high‐performance Al/H2O batteries for practical applications such as UUVs, but provides scientific insight into the design of superior electrolytes, which could be further extended for improving the performances of various metal batteries.
Metabolic channeling of lipids via the contact zones between different organelles
Authors: Hanada Kentaro 
Published: June 2024

AbstractVarious lipid transfer proteins (LTPs) mediate the inter‐organelle transport of lipids. By working at membrane contact zones between donor and acceptor organelles, LTPs achieve rapid and accurate inter‐organelle transfer of lipids. This article will describe the emerging paradigm that the action of LTPs at organelle contact zones generates metabolic channeling events in lipid metabolism, mainly referring to how ceramide synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum is preferentially metabolized to sphingomyelin in the distal Golgi region, how cholesterol and phospholipids receive specific metabolic reactions in mitochondria, and how the hijacking of host LTPs by intracellular pathogens may generate new channeling‐like events. In addition, the article will discuss how the function of LTPs is regulated, exemplified by a few representative LTP systems, and will briefly touch on experiments that will be necessary to establish the paradigm that LTP‐mediated inter‐organelle transport of lipids is one of the mechanisms of compartmentalization‐based metabolic channeling events.
Stimulus equivalence and transfer of function: Teaching categorization skills to children
Authors: Clayborne Joy , Cengher Mirela , Frampton Rachel , Shawler Lesley 
Published: June 2024

AbstractEquivalence‐based instruction (EBI) and transfer of function are effective with neurotypical adults and children; however, only one study to date evaluated their effectiveness with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We used EBI to teach three preschool children with ASD to form three age‐appropriate classes (categories) consisting of three stimuli each. We directly taught two relations between stimuli in each class (e.g., firefighter‐doctor; doctor‐teacher), and the remaining relations between the stimuli (e.g., doctor‐firefighter, teacher‐doctor, doctor‐teacher, teacher‐doctor) emerged. Then, we taught participants to respond as listeners when asked about the function of a stimulus in each category (e.g., point to a state when asked, “Point to a place where people live”). As a result, the respective function transferred among the other stimuli in each category. This study supports the effectiveness of EBI and transfer of function with children with ASD learning age‐appropriate skills in an applied setting.
Patterns in the global diversity of mixed‐species bird flocks in relation to environmental factors
Authors: Wu Jiahao , Goodale Eben , Li Weiye , Zou Fasheng , Zhang Qiang 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPreserving biodiversity requires an understanding of how natural environments and anthropogenic factors shape the global distribution of biological diversity. Moving beyond a focus on endangered species, conservation needs to also preserve the typical interactions among species that structure communities, such as those found in mixed‐species bird flocks (MSBFs). The objective of this study is to quantify the α and β diversity of MSBFs on a global scale and explore the influence of environmental factors. Based on data compiled from 172 global publications encompassing 2095 MSBF participating bird species, we investigated the distribution patterns and influencing factors of MSBFs at different latitudes globally. The findings revealed that the species diversity of MSBFs is higher at lower latitudes. In terms of β diversity, MSBFs exhibit high‐turnover at mid to low latitudes and nested patterns at higher latitudes. Environmental factors positively influencing α and β species diversity of MSBFs included temperature and solar radiation, while wind speed and human disturbance negatively affected diversity. Based on the wide distribution and conservation significance of MSBFs, we provide quantifiable data on their global diversity patterns and suggest that future animal conservation management strategies should prioritize a community‐based approach focused on interspecific interactions.
Blockchain‐enabled supply chain finance strategies for a circular economy revolution
Authors: Modgil Sachin , Gupta Shivam , Zhang Bobo , Bag Surajit 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis study is centred on introducing a distinctive landscape towards a circular economy powered by blockchain‐enabled supply chain finance strategies. Our research examines five cases engaged in helping organisations achieve their circular economy targets. The objective is to establish a comprehensive framework for circular economy. Within these secondary data‐based case studies, we identify the challenges faced by a typical linear economy and how modern and blockchain‐driven platforms are helping businesses contribute to the circular economy. The outcome of our study proposes a three‐step approach unveiling blockchain technologies, supply chain finance strategies and enablers of circular economy contributing to 10R principles. Our study underscores how these cases across the globe can serve as valuable examples to other organisations, encompassing sectors from manufacturing to core‐service based such as e‐commerce. These sectors involve complex supply chains, and hence, blockchain‐enabled supply chain finance strategies can be a solution to foster a circular economy. In conclusion, our research not only provides theoretical and practical insights and implications for policymakers but also lays the groundwork for potential future research in this domain.
Biotechnological potential of yeast cell wall: An overview
Authors: Jofre Fanny Machado , Queiroz Sarah de Souza , Sanchez Diana Alva , Arruda Priscila Vaz , Santos Júlio César dos , Felipe Maria das Graças de Almeida 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe yeast cell wall is a complex structure whose main function is to protect the cell from physical and chemical damage, providing it with rigidity. It is composed of a matrix of covalently linked polysaccharides and proteins, including β‐glucans, mannoproteins, and chitin, whose proportion can vary according to the yeast species and environmental conditions. The main components of the yeast cell wall have relevant properties that expand the possibilities of use in different industrial sectors, such as pharmaceutical, food, medical, veterinary, and cosmetic. Some applications include bioremediation, enzyme immobilization, animal feed, wine production, and hydrogel production. In the literature it is the description of the cell wall composition of model species like Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans, however, it is important to know that this composition can vary according to the species or the culture medium conditions. Thus, understanding the structural composition of different species holds promise as an alternative to expanding the utilization of residual yeast from different bioprocesses. In the context of a circular economy, the conversion of residual yeast into valuable products is an attractive prospect for researchers aiming to develop sustainable technologies. This review provides an overview of yeast cell wall composition and its significance in biotechnological applications, considering prospects to increase the diversification of these compounds in industry.
Heading for the better future with my company: Work‐related prosocial intentions as a function of moral foundations and consideration of future consequences
Authors: Nowakowska Iwona , Duda Ewa , Szulawski Michał 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn the current study, we aimed to investigate whether moral foundations and consideration of future consequences are related to prosocial intentions at work (corporate volunteering intention and pro‐environmental behaviours and practices). Four hundred forty participants, employees from medium‐ and large‐sized organisations, participated in the study. The results showed that most of the assumptions were confirmed. Individualising moral foundations were positively linked to corporate volunteering intentions and pro‐environmental behaviours and practices. Binding moral foundations were positively related to corporate volunteering intentions and general pro‐environmental behaviours at work but negatively to pro‐environmental individual practices. Consideration of future consequences related positively to corporate volunteering intentions and pro‐environmental behaviours at work only when individualising moral foundations were high. This relationship was also observed when binding moral foundations were low or average. The present findings are of interest to employers, corporate psychologists, business executives, and educators raising awareness about social and environmental responsibility.
Development of a Lignin‐Based Carrier ‐ Citronella Oil Nanoemulsion and Its Utilization as an Herbicide against Specific Weed Species
Authors: Restu Witta Kartika , Aryana Nurhani , Septiyanti Melati , Triwulandari Evi , Sampora Yulianti , Devy Yenni Apriliany , Muryanto  , Ghozali Muhammad , Meliana Yenny , Sondari Dewi , Fatriasari Widya , Nasir Mohamad Ibrahim Mohamad , Hazwan Hussin Mohd. , Ogino Chiaki 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis research aims to create an emulsion formulation utilizing lignin as a carrier and citronella oil for its application as a herbicide. The formulation composition includes lignin solution 55–62 %v/v, Tween 80 25 %w/v, propylene glycol 10 %w/v, and citronella oil 3–10 %w/v. The preparation steps involve preparing the oil phase by mixing tween 80 surfactant, propylene glycol, and citronella oil; preparing the aqueous phase by mixing lignin into distilled water at pH 12 with stirring; mixing the oil phase and the water phase accompanied by stirring at 5000–10000 rpm for 1–5 minutes until a stable solution is formed as a natural herbicide. The application outcomes revealed that the formulation successfully eliminated specific weeds within two to three days at the maximum concentration of 10 %, leaving no detectable herbicide residue after 7 and 15 days of treatment. The result demonstrates how green technology has the capacity to replace herbicides derived from chemicals, especially in the agricultural sector.
Unraveling the Electron Transfer in Cupriavidus necator – Insights Into Mediator Reduction Mechanics
Authors: Gemünde André , Ruppert Nils‐Lennart , Holtmann Dirk 
Published: June 2024

AbstractCupriavidus necator, despite lacking direct electron transfer capabilities, demonstrates efficient reduction of various redox mediators in oxygen‐free cultivation within bioelectrochemical systems. This study investigates the reduction site of ferricyanide through inhibition and expression rate analysis of oxygen and nitrate respiration chain complexes, comparing aerobic cultivation conditions with fructose as carbon and electron donor to autotrophic (CO2/H2/O2) and anodic cultivation conditions (fructose/anode). Azide inhibition identified cytochrome c oxidase as the primary complex facilitating electron transfer to ferricyanide, with a secondary role proposed for nitrite reductase NirS, demonstrating a 3.9±1.1‐fold higher expression when exposed to anodic conditions. The 2.9±0.6‐fold increase in the expression of the natural porin OmpA under anodic conditions implies its potential involvement in ferricyanide uptake. Additionally, chemically permeabilizing cell membranes with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide doubles ferricyanide reduction rates without an anode present, offering insights for optimizing redox mediation in C. necator based bioelectrochemical systems. This study opens up new possibilities for the targeted optimization of mediated electron transfer in C. necator and other organisms.
Real‐world evaluation of interconsensus agreement of risk of bias tools: A case study using risk of bias in nonrandomized studies‐of interventions (ROBINS‐I)
Authors: Saadi Samer , Hasan Bashar , Kanaan Adel , Abusalih Mohamed , Tarakji Zin , Sadek Mustafa , Shamsi Basha Ayla , Firwana Mohammed , Wang Zhen , Murad M. Hassan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundRisk of bias (RoB) tools are critical in systematic reviews and affect subsequent decision‐making. RoB tools should have adequate interrater reliability and interconsensus agreement. We present an approach of post hoc evaluation of RoB tools using duplicated studies that overlap systematic reviews.MethodsUsing a back‐citation approach, we identified systematic reviews that used the Risk Of Bias In Nonrandomized Studies‐of Interventions (ROBINS‐I) tool and retrieved all the included primary studies. We selected studies that were appraised by more than one systematic review and calculated observed agreement and unweighted kappa comparing the different systematic reviews' assessments.ResultsWe identified 903 systematic reviews that used the tool with 51,676 cited references, from which we eventually analyzed 171 duplicated studies assessed using ROBINS‐I by different systematic reviewers. The observed agreement on ROBINS‐I domains ranged from 54.9% (missing data domain) to 70.3% (deviations from intended interventions domain), and was 63.0% for overall RoB assessment of the study. Kappa coefficient ranged from 0.131 (measurement of outcome domain) to 0.396 (domains of confounding and deviations from intended interventions), and was 0.404 for overall RoB assessment of the study.ConclusionA post hoc evaluation of RoB tools is feasible by focusing on duplicated studies that overlap systematic review. ROBINS‐I assessments demonstrated considerable variation in interconsensus agreement among various systematic reviewes that assessed the same study and outcome, suggesting the need for more intensive upfront work to calibrate systematic reviewers on how to identify context‐specific information and agree on how to judge it.