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Fully renewable oxygen barrier films of scCO2-processed thermoplastic starch/sugar alcohol blends
Authors: Luo Qian-li , Wang Zi-yu , Ma Ning , Xu Hong-juan , Huang Ya-qiong , Yeh Jen-taut 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Excellent oxygen barrier films were prepared by blending very small loadings (<1 wt%) of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), erythritol (ET) or xylitol (XT) in thermoplastic starch (TPS), and/or processing with supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) assistance. The minimum oxygen transmission rates (OTR) and all free-volume-hole characteristic (FVH) values of each scCO2-processed TPS/sugar alcohol film series are somewhat smaller than those of corresponding TPS/sugar alcohol film series without scCO2-assistance, and decrease with the decrease in sugar alcohol’s molecular weight. The minimum OTR values acquired for scCO2-processed TPS/DHA and TPS/ET blown films are only 3.6 and 4.3 cm3/m2·day·atm, respectively, which meet the demand of high oxygen barrier films having OTR ≦5 cm3/m2·day·atm. The longitudinal or transversal tensile strengths acquired for each scCO2-processed TPS/sugar alcohol series films are ∼30 % to ∼40 % higher than those of the TPS blown films. Dynamic mechanical relaxations of each TPS/sugar alcohol or scCO2-processed TPS/sugar alcohol film series reveal that the sugar alcohols are compatible with TPS, as their sugar alcohol contents are ≤ the corresponding compatibility values. The decreased OTR and FVH values acquired for TPS/sugar alcohol or scCO2-processed TPS/sugar alcohol films are most likely due to them being scCO2-processed or incorporated with smaller molecular weight of sugar alcohols.
A review of confined impinging jet reactor (CIJR) with a perspective of mRNA-LNP vaccine production
Authors: Zhao Le , Xu Zhiyun , Li Hua , Liu Lu , Chen Songying , Peng Zhengbiao , Wang Guichao 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In the spotlight of successful breakthrough of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, lipid nanoparticles are becoming an important vehicle to deliver a variety of therapeutics. The encapsulation of mRNA using lipids is a self-organizing process that necessitates fast mixing to achieve uniform supersaturation. This is achieved in a confined impinging jet reactor (CIJR) where two input jets collide and fast mix in the mixing chamber. While CIJR is not a new mixing technology, it stands out for its capability to achieve mixing times below a millisecond. This study presents a critical review of major studies concerning CIJRs, starting with the CIJRs’ structures and flow characterization, through experimental and numerical studies, and closing with successful applications in a wide range of chemical/pharmaceutical processes. The detailed mixing principles, scaling-up, and mechanisms of making nanoparticles are discussed focusing mainly on the hydrodynamic aspect. The objective of the review is to supply essential information for the optimized design and operation of CIJRs, catering to both industry and academia.
Phytochemical profile and antioxidant capacity of the endemic species Bellevalia sasonii Fidan
Authors: Tekіn Metin , Kuru İbrahim Selçuk 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The study investigated total phenolic-flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, and phytochemical compounds across various parts (bulb, stem, leaf, and flower) of the endemic Bellevalia sasonii, commonly known as hyacinth, belonging to the Asparagaceae family. Phenolic content was highest in bulb extracts (117.28 μg GAE) and lowest in stems (45.11 μg GAE). Conversely, leaf extracts exhibited the highest flavonoid content (79.44 μg QEs), while stems showed the lowest (22.77 μg QEs). When the antioxidant activities were compared, by DPPH method leaf = flower > bulb > stem; in ABTS and CUPRAC methods bulb > flower > leaf > stem, respectively. Considering the results in general, it was revealed that bulbs and flowers displayed higher activity, while stem exhibited lower activity compared to other parts. The phytochemical analysis identified 53 active substances, with 27 absent in any extract and 15 detected across all extracts. The distribution of phytochemicals varied among parts, with bulbs, stems, flowers, and leaves also different numbers. The LC-MS/MS analysis revealed prominent metabolites including fumaric acid in leaves, caffeic acid in bulbs, and cosmosiin and quinic acid in flowers. This study provides foundational insights into B. sasonii, an important endemic plant in Türkiye, laying the groundwork for future research on its medicinal and ecological roles.
Nanofibers for Drug Delivery: Design and Fabrication Strategies
Authors: Kalayil Nisha , Budar Aarati Anil , Dave Roshan Kalulal 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Nanotechnology is an emerging field with substantial scientific and economic potential globally. Researchers are increasingly focusing on creating nanomaterials for diverse applications. This review explores the potential of drug-loaded nanofibers for drug delivery and describes their production methods, including centrifugal jet spinning, plasma-induced synthesis, solution blow spinning (SBS), pressure spinning, and electrospinning. Nanofibers, owing to their extensive surface area relative to their volume, are believed to enhance interactions with target substances and therefore are valuable in numerous applications. This review provides a thorough exploration of fabrication techniques, encompassing fundamental concepts, methods, and material aspects. Furthermore, it provides perspectives on the variables affecting the production and application of nanofibers, such as electrospinning parameters (including electric field intensity, needle size, flow rate, and distance between the needle and collector), solution characteristics (such as polymer concentration, solvent type, conductivity, and viscosity), and environmental factors (such as temperature and humidity). Additionally, an extensive compilation of patents related to nanofiber-based drug delivery systems is presented, showcasing innovations and advancements in the field. The review also examines current clinical trials involving nanofiber technologies, providing insights into their therapeutic potential and translational prospects. This review is aimed at presenting an overview of nanofiber drug delivery systems, and identifying future opportunities and challenges in their development and application.
authors at both sides of the list
Authors: Баранчиков Ю.Н. 
Published: August 2024

Хотя официальных и постоянных критериев для определения положения вашей фамилии в списке авторов статьи не существует, все чаще в медико-биологических публикациях применяется принцип «крайних авторов». Наилучшим дополнением к нему будет подробное указание вклада каждого автора в создание статьи.
Although there are no official and permanent criteria for determining the position of your name in the list of authors of an article, the principle of “authors at the both sides of the list” is increasingly used in biomedical publications. The best addition to it is a detailed indication of the contribution of each author to the creation of the article.
CARBON FLOWS IN THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE MIDDLE TAIGA OF CENTRAL SIBERIA
Authors: Панов А.В. , Махныкина А.В. , Урбан А.В. , Зырянов В.И. , Полосухина Д.А. , Кукавская Е.А. , Арясов В.Е. , Колосов Р.А. , Путилин И.Р. , Третьяков П.Д. , Трусов Д.В. , Садыков Р.Т. , Прокушкин А.С. 
Published: August 2024

Наблюдаемый рост температуры, вызванный увеличением концентраций климатически активных (парниковых) газов в атмосфере, в первую очередь диоксида углерода (CO2) и метана (CH4), может быть причиной прогнозируемого высвобождения углерода, аккумулированного за тысячелетия на обширных территориях северных широт. Масштабы и длительность ожидаемого эффекта остаются открытым вопросом, что обусловлено спорадичностью количественных оценок потоков углерода. В работе отражены текущий статус, направления и основные результаты многолетних инструментальных исследований потоков углерода в экосистемах подзоны средней тайги Центральной Сибири, на базе Средне-Енисейского стационара Института леса им. В. Н. Сукачева СО РАН (обсерватории ZOTTO). Представлена динамика концентрации СО2и CH4в атмосфере с 2009 по 2020 г. Приведены данные чистого экосистемного обмена СО2для лесоболотных комп­лексов, свидетельствующие, что они выступают поглотителем (стоком) СО2атмосферы. Для репрезентативных экосистем дана оценка почвенных эмиссионных потоков СО2и сезонный ход фотосинтетической ассимиляции углерода доминантами подчиненного яруса растительности. Выявлены закономерности поведения растворенных форм углерода в водах ручьев, дренирующих олиготрофный и эвтрофный болотные массивы в районе исследований, представлены показатели эмиссии СО2с водной поверхности.
The observed increase in temperature, caused by increasing concentrations of climate-active (greenhouse) gases in the atmosphere, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), may be responsible for the projected release of carbon accumulated over millennia in large areas of northern latitudes. The scale and duration of the expected effect remains an open question, due to the sporadic nature of quantitative estimates of carbon flows. The work reflects the current status, directions and main results of long-term instrumental studies of carbon flows in the ecosystems of the middle taiga subzone of Central Siberia, on the basis of the Middle Yenisei experimental station of V. N. Sukachev Institute of Forest, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ZOTTO observatory). The dynamics of CO2and CH4concentrations in the atmosphere from 2009 to 2020 are presented. The values of net ecosystem exchange of CO2for forest-swamp complexes are given, indicating that they act as a sink (sink) of atmospheric CO2. For representative ecosystems, an assessment of soil CO2emission fluxes and the seasonal variation in the values of photosynthetic carbon assimilation by dominants of the subordinate vegetation layer are presented. The patterns of behavior of dissolved forms of carbon in the waters of streams draining oligotrophic and eutrophic swamps in the study area were revealed, and the values of CO2emission from the water surface were presented.
LIME TREE IN THE ARBORETUM OF V. N. SUKACHEV INSTITUTE OF FOREST, SIBERIAN BRANCH, RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES EXPERIMENTAL STATION «POGORELSKIY BOR»
Authors: Седаева М.И. 
Published: August 2024

В дендрарии экспериментального хозяйства Института леса им. В. Н. Сукачева СО РАН «Погорельский бор» произрастают деревья двух видов лип: европейский вид – липа мелколистная (Tilia cordataMill.) и дальневосточный – л. амурская (T. amurensisRupr.). Высота липы мелколистной 9–16 м, диаметр ствола – 10–36.5 см, л. амурской – соответственно 11.5–14.5 м и 7.5–21.5 см. Растения обоих видов характеризуются высокой зимостойкостью, не повреждаются весенними заморозками и мало заселяются вредителями. Зацветают липы в середине июля при достижении суммы эффективных температур около 800 градусо-дней (42.2–43.0 % от общей tэф> 5 за год) и продолжают цветение в течении 10–17 дней. Плоды-орешки созревают в сентябре. У липы мелколистной орешки имели длину 5.7 мм, ширину 4.4 мм и массу 1000 шт. 23.6 г, семена – соответственно 4.0 мм, 3.0 мм и 14.5 г., у л. амурской эти показатели имели близкие значения – 5.3 мм, 3.9 мм и 23.8 г для орешков, 3.9 мм, 2.6 мм и 16.1 г для семян. Доля пустых семян у липы мелколистной 70 %, а у л. мурской – 30 %. При этом доброкачественность образцов семян обоих видов не превышала 30 %. На территории дендрария имеется естественное возобновление липы, в том числе и семенное. Наиболее обильно оно на расстоянии 50–100 м от материнских растений, где его плотность составляет 25–41 шт./м2.
Two lime tree species: European – small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata Mill.) and Far Eastern – amur lime (Tilia amurensisRupr.) grow in the arboretum of V. N. Sukachev Institute of Forest, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences experimental station «Pogorelskiy Bor». Small-leaved lime tree has 9–16 m in height and 10–36.5 cm in diameter, amur lime tree has 11.5–14.5 m and 7.5–21.5 cm, accordingly. Plants of both species are characterized by high winter hardiness, they are not damaged with spring frosts and rarely attacked by pests. The lime trees begin blooming in the middle of July when the sum of effective temperatures reaches about 800 degrees/day (42.2–43.0 % of the total tef> 5 for the year). They continue blooming during 10–17 days. A fruits – lime-capsules ripen in September. The small-leaved lime tree capsules were 5.7 mm in length, 4.4 mm in width and 23.6 g in weight per 1000 pieces, its seeds were 4.0 mm, 3.0 mm and 14.5 g, accordingly. Sizes of amur lime tree capsules and seeds were similar – 5.3 mm, 3.9 mm and 23.8 g for the first ones and 3.9 mm 2.6 mm and 16.1 for the second ones. The part of empty seeds in small-leaved lime tree was 70 % but the part of such seeds in amur lime tree was 30 %. At the same time, the good quality of seed samples of both species did not exceed 30 %. On the territory of the arboretum there is natural regeneration of lime tree, including self-seeding. It is the most abundant at a distance of 50–100 m from the mother plants, where its density is 25–41 pieces per square meter.
TXRF capability of metallic contamination analysis on rough silicon wafers
Authors: Yim Viviane , Mukhtarov Anna , Drogue Nathalie , Autillo Delphine , Lardin Thierry , Zussy Marc , Dechamp Jérôme , Truffier-Boutry Delphine 
Published: August 2024

AbstractTotal X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) is a non-destructive technique for the characterization of metallic contaminants on bare silicon wafers. TXRF is sensible to roughness leading to a diffraction phenomenon. In this study, the effects of roughness on TXRF analysis were evaluated with various rough silicon wafers produced by microelectronic processes of grinding, wet cleaning and chemical mechanical polishing. TXRF parameters rise as roughness increases, starting from 3 nm RMS (Root Mean Square) roughness. On spectra, characteristic Si (silicon wafer) and W (TXRF anode) peaks widen. Secondary peaks, sum/escape peaks appear, inducing interferences with Al, Cu, Zn and background noise increases as well. Through intentionally contaminated grinded wafers (RMS 12 nm) by spin-coating at selected concentrations, it was observed that most of the elements are quantified at 1 × 1012 at/cm2. At concentrations of 1 × 1010 at/cm2 and 1 × 1011 at/cm2, only few elements are quantified due to the elevated background noise and interferences.
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Clausal nominalization and embedded questions in Japanese
Authors: Nasu Norio , Akimoto Takayuki , Shimamura Koji , Yoda Yusuke 
Published: August 2024

Investigating the structure of nominalized embedded questions (EQs) in Japanese, this paper proposes that they contain nP and DP on top of CP. Previous studies on clausal nominalization argue that CPs are nominalized by directly merging D. However, the availability of prenominal modification indicates that Japanese nominal EQs involve nP and, in some cases, DP. The functional head n nominalizing an interrogative CP is divided into semantically vacuous and semantically active classes. The semantically vacuous n lacks its own denotation but simply converts an interrogative CP into a nominal category. EQs nominalized the semantically active n do not denote pure questions. Some have a structure similar to the noun complement clause that involves a silent noun semantically equivalent to ‘question’ or ‘issue’. Others express possible answers to questions. EQs nominalized by the semantically active n project up to DP. The blocking effect on extraction and the co-occurrence with a pronoun support the presence of the DP layer. The presence of the DP in Japanese EQs suggests that the NP/DP-dichotomy advocated by Bošković (2005; 2008; 2009) can be relaxed. Japanese is a hybrid language. While it is similar to NP-languages in that it does not have overt articles, its noun phrase still involves the DP layer.
Strain Analysis of the Shear Zones of Ambaji Granulite in the South Delhi Terrane of the Aravalli-Delhi Mobile Belt, NW India, and its Implication on the Exhumation of the Mid-lower Crustal Rocks
Authors: Saraswati Ragini , Sharma Neeraj Kumar , Biswal Tapas Kumar 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTKilometer-scale granulite pockets bounded by shear zones occur within low to medium-grade rocks of the Precambrian mobile belts. Emplacement kinematics of such deeper rocks is reflected in the strain pattern of the associated shear zones. We have carried out the strain analysis of the shear zones of the Ambaji granulite in the Neoproterozoic South Delhi Terrane of the Aravalli-Delhi Mobile belt, NW India. The Kui-Chitraseni shear zone is the main strand and the other shear zones imbricates from it. The shear zones record an earlier phase of thrust kinematics in granulite grade that was primarily responsible for exhuming the rocks from the mid-lower crust. Later a strike-slip shearing was superimposed on those shear zones when the retrogression of the granulites took place. Strain and vorticity analysis of strike-slip shear indicates a transpressive strain consisting of pure and simple shear in different proportions, that led to further extrusion of granulite. Strain gradually diminishes towards the termination points of each shear zone and from center to wall. We have modeled the shear zones in the form of a splay which initiated as a leading thrust splay, transformed into a strike-slip transpressional splay, and subsequently as an extensional termination splay. Extensional splay further contributed to tectonic erosion and exhumation of granulite.
High Resolution Strontium Isotope Stratigraphy of L-III Reservoir of Mumbai High and adjoining Cluster 7 areas of Mumbai Offshore Basin, India
Authors: Rathore Shakti Singh , Gupta Piyush , Sarkar Argha Narayan 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTHigh degree of reservoir heterogeneity has always been problematic in the identification and chronostratigraphic mapping of individual layers in a thick limestone sequence, especially when there is poor preservation of index fossils for thin sub-layers in the sequence. The multi-layered Miocene L-III reservoir of Bombay Formation in Mumbai High and adjoining southwestern area of the Mumbai offshore basin of India have suffered from similar issues due to lack of absolute ages and, therefore, the lack of highresolution chronostratigraphy for its individual thin limestone layers. The present study attempts to establish high-resolution chronostratigraphic age constraints of different sub-units, namely A, B, C, D, and E layers, of the L-III unit, using strontium isotope stratigraphy of carbonate (core and cutting) samples cut from 7 wells in Mumbai High and five wells in Cluster-7 area southwest to Mumbai High. The study provides a geochronological age range of ~2.1 Ma for the L-III unit, with the top of L-III in Mumbai High South assigned at 16.6 Ma based on Strontium isotopic analysis. The study has further helped in assigning absolute ages of individual layers of the L-III reservoir, with the A1 sub-unit at 16.6-16.8 Ma, A2 between 16.9-17.9 Ma, B sub-unit at 18.0 Ma and C & D sub-units between 18.2-18.3 Ma. Layer E of the L-III unit was dated to be 18.5-18.6 Ma, and the L-IV top has been assigned to be at 18.7 Ma. The study also correlated the ages obtained in the Mumbai High region with the studied wells southwest of Mumbai High and provided high-resolution strontium isotopic chronostratigraphy for equivalent sub-layers A to E in the Cluster-7 area SW to Mumbai High. These ages have provided new numerical age constraints for the L-III and its sub-units for the first time, are correlatable across different well sections, and are in perfect agreement with reported biostratigraphic ages for the Bombay Formation and the sub-units within. This has important implications for effective reservoir management and performance prediction for the hydrocarbon-producing pays in the studied L-III reservoir unit.
Investissement Direct Étranger, transition energétique et degradation de l’environnement : évidence des pays d’Afrique subsaharienne
Authors: Afo-Loko Owodon 
Published: August 2024

L’objectif – L’objectif de cette étude est d’analyser la relation entre les investissements directs étrangers (IDE), la transition énergétique et la pollution de l'environnement en Afrique subsaharienne sur la période 1985 à 2020.
Conception/méthodologie/approche – Diverses approches économétriques ont été utilisées afin d’obtenir des résultats robustes. Le test de dépendance transversale a été effectué et les résultats ont confirmé la présence d'une dépendance transversale entre les variables, ce qui a permis l'utilisation du test de racine unitaire de seconde génération. L'analyse a été réalisée à l'aide de la méthode de Driscoll et Kraay, qui permet de traiter l'endogénéité, l'autocorrélation et l'hétéroscédasticité.
Résultats : Les résultats montrent que l’hypothèse << pollutio haven>> est confirmée et que l’utilisation des énergies renouvelables qui mesure la transition énergétique diminue la pollution environnementale. Aussi l’éffet couplé des investissement direct à l étranger et les énergies renouvelable minimise la pollution de l environnement .La densité de la population, le commerce et le produit intérieur brut augmente la pollution de l'environnement.
Originalité/valeur –Cette étude contribue à la littérature existant sur l’analyse de la relation entre investissement direct à l’étranger et la pollution de l’environnement ou énergies renouvelable et pollution de l’environnement en portant un regard particulier sur l’effet couplé de l’investissement direct à l’étranger et l’usage des énergies renouvelables sur la qualité de l’environnement. Nous pouvons suggérer à partir de ces résultats que d’ample efforts devraient être faits afin d'augmenter le taux d'investissement direct étranger dans les pays d'Afrique subsaharienne, en particulier l'attrait des technologies vertes qui peuvent aider à produire davantage d'énergies renouvelables.
Fish Farming in Buckets (Budikdamber) as an Effort to Provide Self-Sufficient Food and Alternative Income
Authors: Mutoharoh Mutoharoh , Najihah Naila , Winarsih Winarsih , Ifada Luluk Muhimatul , Adiwijaya Zainal Alim 
Published: August 2024

This program was proposed to overcome food problems, limited land for farming and additional income for the society in urban areas. The aquaponics in the bucket technique is a relevant solution to be implemented nowadays for urban communities faced with the increase in food prices issue on the market, as reported by target partners. Implementing aquaponics also has the potential to be an alternative income as this produces commodities with selling value. The implementation of this program involves PKK RW members in Bangunharjo as potential partners due to their background as housewives with a high need for a variety of food ingredients and a source of additional income for the family. This program was implemented for six months, from April until September 2023, covering the preparation, practice, evaluation, and assessment stages using the Participatory Learning and Action method. The results showed quite satisfactory results, with an average of 2 harvests of plants being carried out by each partner group and a mortality rate of farmed fish of 16% or 45 of 280 catfish fingerlings.