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Creep-type all-solid-state cathode achieving long life
Authors: Xiong Xiaolin , Lin Ting , Tian Chunxi , Jiang Guoliang , Xu Rong , Li Hong , Chen Liquan , Suo Liumin 
Published: May 2024

AbstractElectrochemical-mechanical coupling poses enormous challenges to the interfacial and structural stability but create new opportunities to design innovative all-solid-state batteries from scratch. Relying on the solid-solid constraint in the space-limited domain structure, we propose to exploit the lithiation-induced stress to drive the active materials creep, thereby improving the structural integrity. For demonstration, we fabricate the creep-type all-solid-state cathode using creepable Se material and an all-in-one rigid ionic/electronic conducting Mo6Se8 framework. As indicated by the in-situ experiment and numerical simulation, this cathode presents unique capabilities in improving interparticle contact and avoiding particle fracture, leading to its superior electrochemical performance, including a superior long-cycle life of more than 3000 cycles at 0.5 C and a high volumetric energy density of 2460 Wh/L at the cathode level. We believe this innovative strategy to utilize mechanics to boost the electrochemical performance could shed light on the future design of all-solid-state batteries for practical applications.
Structural underpinnings and long-term effects of resilience in Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Dzialas Verena , Hoenig Merle C. , Prange Stéphane , Bischof Gérard N. ,   the Parkinson’s Progression Marker Initiative, Drzezga Alexander , van Eimeren Thilo 
Published: May 2024

AbstractResilience in neuroscience generally refers to an individual’s capacity to counteract the adverse effects of a neuropathological condition. While resilience mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease are well-investigated, knowledge regarding its quantification, neurobiological underpinnings, network adaptations, and long-term effects in Parkinson’s disease is limited. Our study involved 151 Parkinson’s patients from the Parkinson’s Progression Marker Initiative Database with available Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dopamine Transporter Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography scans, and clinical information. We used an improved prediction model linking neuropathology to symptom severity to estimate individual resilience levels. Higher resilience levels were associated with a more active lifestyle, increased grey matter volume in motor-associated regions, a distinct structural connectivity network and maintenance of relative motor functioning for up to a decade. Overall, the results indicate that relative maintenance of motor function in Parkinson’s patients may be associated with greater neuronal substrate, allowing higher tolerance against neurodegenerative processes through dynamic network restructuring.
Speech connectedness predicts reading performance three months in advance: a longitudinal experiment
Authors: Malcorra Bárbara , Ribeiro Marina , Jensen Luísa , Gomes Giovana , Meletti Tamara , Mota Natália Bezerra 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAiming to verify the predictive value of oral narrative structure on reading acquisition, we followed 253 children (first and second graders) during an entire school year, assessing oral narratives and reading performances in five sessions. Transcriptions of oral narratives were represented as word-recurrence graphs to measure connectedness attributes. Connectedness predicted performance in phonological awareness, reading comprehension, and word reading accuracy 3–4 months in advance.
Genome plasticity shapes the ecology and evolution of Phocaeicola dorei and Phocaeicola vulgatus
Authors: Da Silva Morais Emilene , Grimaud Ghjuvan Micaelu , Warda Alicja , Stanton Catherine , Ross Paul 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPhocaeicola dorei and Phocaeicola vulgatus are very common and abundant members of the human gut microbiome and play an important role in the infant gut microbiome. These species are closely related and often confused for one another; yet, their genome comparison, interspecific diversity, and evolutionary relationships have not been studied in detail so far. Here, we perform phylogenetic analysis and comparative genomic analyses of these two Phocaeicola species. We report that P. dorei has a larger genome yet a smaller pan-genome than P. vulgatus. We found that this is likely because P. vulgatus is more plastic than P. dorei, with a larger repertoire of genetic mobile elements and fewer anti-phage defense systems. We also found that P. dorei directly descends from a clade of P. vulgatus¸ and experienced genome expansion through genetic drift and horizontal gene transfer. Overall, P. dorei and P. vulgatus have very different functional and carbohydrate utilisation profiles, hinting at different ecological strategies, yet they present similar antimicrobial resistance profiles.
First large-scale study reveals important losses of managed honey bee and stingless bee colonies in Latin America
Authors: Requier Fabrice , Leyton Malena Sibaja , Morales Carolina L. , Garibaldi Lucas A. , Giacobino Agostina , Porrini Martin Pablo , Rosso-Londoño Juan Manuel , Velarde Rodrigo A. , Aignasse Andrea , Aldea-Sánchez Patricia , Allasino Mariana Laura , Arredondo Daniela , Audisio Carina , Cagnolo Natalia Bulacio , Basualdo Marina , Branchiccela Belén , Calderón Rafael A. , Castelli Loreley , Castilhos Dayson , Escareño Francisca Contreras , Correa-Benítez Adriana , da Silva Fabiana Oliveira , Garnica Diego Silva , de Groot Grecia , Delgado-Cañedo Andres , Fernández-Marín Hermógenes , Freitas Breno M. , Galindo-Cardona Alberto , Garcia Nancy , Garrido Paula M. , Giray Tugrul , Gonçalves Lionel Segui , Landi Lucas , Malusá Gonçalves Daniel , Martinez Silvia Inés , Moja Pablo Joaquín , Molineri Ana , Müller Pablo Fernando , Nogueira Enrique , Pacini Adriana , Palacio María Alejandra , Parra Guiomar Nates , Parra-H Alejandro , Peres Gramacho Kátia , Castro Eleazar Pérez , Pires Carmen Sílvia Soares , Reynaldi Francisco J. , Luis Anais Rodríguez , Rossini Carmen , Sánchez Armijos Milton , Santos Estela , Scannapieco Alejandra , Spina Yamandú Mendoza , Tapia González José María , Vargas Fernández Andrés Marcelo , Viana Blandina Felipe , Vieli Lorena , Yadró García Carlos Ariel , Antúnez Karina 
Published: May 2024

AbstractOver the last quarter century, increasing honey bee colony losses motivated standardized large-scale surveys of managed honey bees (Apis mellifera), particularly in Europe and the United States. Here we present the first large-scale standardized survey of colony losses of managed honey bees and stingless bees across Latin America. Overall, 1736 beekeepers and 165 meliponiculturists participated in the 2-year survey (2016–2017 and 2017–2018). On average, 30.4% of honey bee colonies and 39.6% of stingless bee colonies were lost per year across the region. Summer losses were higher than winter losses in stingless bees (30.9% and 22.2%, respectively) but not in honey bees (18.8% and 20.6%, respectively). Colony loss increased with operation size during the summer in both honey bees and stingless bees and decreased with operation size during the winter in stingless bees. Furthermore, losses differed significantly between countries and across years for both beekeepers and meliponiculturists. Overall, winter losses of honey bee colonies in Latin America (20.6%) position this region between Europe (12.5%) and the United States (40.4%). These results highlight the magnitude of bee colony losses occurring in the region and suggest difficulties in maintaining overall colony health and economic survival for beekeepers and meliponiculturists.
CORVET-specific subunit levels determine the balance between HOPS/CORVET endosomal tethering complexes
Authors: Sőth Ármin , Molnár Márton , Lőrincz Péter , Simon-Vecsei Zsófia , Juhász Gábor 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe closely related endolysosomal tethering complexes HOPS and CORVET play pivotal roles in the homo- and heterotypic fusion of early and late endosomes, respectively, and HOPS also mediates the fusion of lysosomes with incoming vesicles including late endosomes and autophagosomes. These heterohexameric complexes share their four core subunits that assemble with additional two, complex-specific subunits. These features and the similar structure of the complexes could allow the formation of hybrid complexes, and the complex specific subunits may compete for binding to the core. Indeed, our biochemical analyses revealed the overlap of binding sites for HOPS-specific VPS41 and CORVET-specific VPS8 on the shared core subunit VPS18. We found that the overexpression of CORVET-specific VPS8 or Tgfbrap1 decreased the amount of core proteins VPS11 and VPS18 that are assembled with HOPS-specific subunits VPS41 or VPS39, indicating reduced amount of assembled HOPS. In line with this, we observed the elevation of both lipidated, autophagosome-associated LC3 protein and the autophagic cargo p62 in these cells, suggesting impaired autophagosome-lysosome fusion. In contrast, overexpression of HOPS-specific VPS39 or VPS41 did not affect the level of assembled CORVET or autophagy. VPS8 or Tgfbrap1 overexpression also induced Cathepsin D accumulation, suggesting that HOPS-dependent biosynthetic delivery of lysosomal hydrolases is perturbed, too. These indicate that CORVET-specific subunit levels fine-tune HOPS assembly and activity in vivo.
Indoor measurement and analysis on soil-traction device interaction using a soil bin
Authors: Mardani Aref , Golanbari Behzad 
Published: May 2024

AbstractInvestigating the mechanical interaction between vehicles and soil requires measuring various mechanical parameters, which have been enhanced through the advancement of measurement tools. This study delves into the measurement tools and data recording devices utilized in soil-traction device studies conducted at the Off-Road Vehicle Research Center of Urmia University. The tools and methods used for measuring and recording parameters such as forces, velocities, displacements, stresses, and contact areas during traction engagements of laboratory test traction devices (wheels and tracks) are presented. These measurements may have been simultaneously obtained using multiple transducers. The results demonstrate the data acquisition system's successful measurement and recording of these parameters. This research emphasizes the integration of different sensors, developing and implementing a unified data acquisition system for various transducers, and creating innovative setups for measuring and recording parameters such as soil density and wheel-soil contact area, which are of significant importance.
Detectable quorum signaling molecule via PANI-metal oxides nanocomposites sensors
Authors: Gado Walaa S. , Al-Gamal Abdalrahman G. , Badawy Mona Shaban E. M. , Labena A. , Zakaria Khaled , Kabel Khalid I. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe detection of N-hexanoyl-l-homoserine lactone (C6-HSL), a crucial signal in Gram-negative bacterial communication, is essential for addressing microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) induced by sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in oil and gas industries. Metal oxides (MOx) intercalated into conducting polymers (CPs) offer a promising sensing approach due to their effective detection of biological molecules such as C6-HSL. In this study, we synthesized and characterized two MOx/polyaniline-dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (PANI-DBSA) nanocomposites, namely ZnO/PANI-DBSA and Fe2O3/PANI-DBSA. These nanocomposites were applied with 1% by-weight carbon paste over a carbon working electrode (WE) for qualitative and quantitative detection of C6-HSL through electrochemical analysis. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) confirmed the composites’ capability to monitor C6-HSL produced by SRB-biofilm, with detection limits of 624 ppm for ZnO/PANI-DBSA and 441 ppm for Fe2O3/PANI-DBSA. Furthermore, calorimetric measurements validated the presence of SRB-biofilm, supporting the EIS analysis. The utilization of these MOx/CP nanocomposites offers a practical approach for detecting C6-HSL and monitoring SRB-biofilm formation, aiding in MIC management in oil and gas wells. The ZnO/PANI-DBSA-based sensor exhibited higher sensitivity towards C6-HSL compared to Fe2O3/PANI-DBSA, indicating its potential for enhanced detection capabilities in this context. Stability tests revealed ZnO/PANI-DBSA's superior stability over Fe2O3/PANI-DBSA, with both sensors retaining approximately 85–90% of their initial current after 1 month, demonstrating remarkable reproducibility and durability.
Dietary combination of linseed and hazelnut skin as a sustainable strategy to enrich lamb with health promoting fatty acids
Authors: Musati Martino , Frutos Pilar , Bertino Antonino , Hervás Gonzalo , Luciano Giuseppe , Forte Claudio , Priolo Alessandro , Lanza Massimiliano , Bella Marco , Biondi Luisa , Natalello Antonio 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study investigated the effect of the inclusion of extruded linseed and hazelnut skin on fatty acid (FA) metabolism in finishing lambs. Forty lambs were divided into 4 groups and fed for 60 d with: a conventional cereal-based diet, or the same diet with 8% of extruded linseed, or 15% of hazelnut skin, or 4% of linseed plus 7.5% of hazelnut skin as partial replacement of maize. Dietary treatments did not affect growth performances, carcass traits, and ruminal fermentation. The combined effect of linseed and hazelnut skin enriched the intramuscular fat with health promoting FA. Particularly, increases in α-linolenic acid (3.75-fold), and very long-chain n-3 poly-unsaturated FA (+ 40%) were attributed to the supplementation with linseed, rich in α-linolenic acid. In addition, increases in rumenic (+ 33%), and vaccenic (+ 59%) acids were attributed to hazelnut skin tannins modulating ruminal biohydrogenation and accumulating intermediate metabolites. The simultaneous inclusion of linseed and hazelnut skin can be a profitable strategy for enriching the intramuscular fat of lambs with health promoting FA, without adverse effects on ruminal fermentation and animal performance.
A new bacterial consortia for management of Fusarium head blight in wheat
Authors: Thuraga Vishnukiran , Ghadamgahi Farideh , Dadi Fantaye Ayele , Vetukuri Ramesh Raju , Chawade Aakash 
Published: May 2024

AbstractFusarium head blight (FHB) is a significantly important disease in cereals primarily caused by Fusarium species. FHB control is largely executed through chemical strategies, which are costlier to sustainable wheat production, resulting in leaning towards sustainable sources such as resistance breeding and biological control methods for FHB. The present investigation was aimed at evaluating newly identified bacterial consortium (BCM) as biocontrol agents for FHB and understanding the morpho-physiological traits associated with the disease resistance of spring wheat. Preliminary evaluation through antagonistic plate assay and in vivo assessment indicated that BCM effectively inhibited Fusarium growth in spring wheat, reducing area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) and deoxynivalenol (DON), potentially causing type II and V resistance, and improving single spike yield (SSPY). Endurance to FHB infection with the application of BCM is associated with better sustenance of spike photosynthetic performance by improving the light energy harvesting and its utilization. Correlation and path-coefficient analysis indicated that maximum quantum yield (QY_max) is directly influencing the improvement of SSPY and reduction of grain DON accumulation, which is corroborated by principal component analysis. The chlorophyll fluorescence traits identified in the present investigation might be applied as a phenotyping tool for the large-scale identification of wheat sensitivity to FHB.
Exploring expected values of topological indices of random cyclodecane chains for chemical insights
Authors: Chunsong Bai , Naeem Anisa , Yousaf Shamaila , Aslam Adnan , Tchier Fairouz , Issa Abudulai 
Published: May 2024

AbstractChemical graph theory has made a significant contribution to understand the chemical compound properties in the modern era of chemical science. At present, calculation of the topological indices is one of most important area of research in the field of chemical graph theory. Cyclodecane is a cyclic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula $$C_{10}H_{20}$$

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. It consists of a ring of ten carbon atoms bonded together in a cyclical structure. Cyclodecane chains can be part of larger molecules or polymers, where multiple cyclodecane rings are connected together. These molecules can have various applications in chemistry, materials science, and pharmaceuticals. This article aims to determine expected values of some connectivity based topological indices of random cyclodecane chains, containing saturated hydrocarbons with at least two rings. It also compares these descriptors using explicit formulae, numerical tables and present graphical profiles of these comparisons.
Level of awareness and utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets among medical students as measures for reducing malaria episodes
Authors: Ofili Mary Isioma , Nwogueze Bartholomew Chukwuebuka 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study examined the level of awareness and utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets among medical students as measures for reducing malaria episodes in Delta State University, Abraka. It was a descriptive study with objectives and research questions formulated to achieve the study design. A sample size of 200 male and female students resident in the campus hostels were selected using random sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was designed and administered to the study participants, however, only 148 copies of the questionnaires were successfully retrieved and used for the study. Data generated were subjected to quantitative statistical analysis for frequencies, percentages, average mean and Chi-square testing. Findings revealed that the level of awareness was significantly associated with the role of health workers in the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets in Delta State University, Abraka, although, factors hindering health workers from distributing insecticide-treated bed nets were identified. There was significant difference between perception of medical students and the utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets on risk of malaria spread. In addition, there was significant difference between the benefits of using insecticide-treated bed nets and the prevention and control of malaria. We therefore conclude that regular utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets due to adequate awareness eliminates contact with mosquitoes and prevents transmitting vectors of malaria from having contact with the users of insecticide-treated bed net. Massive health education campaign is recommended to further scale up the awareness and effective utilization of insecticide-treated bed nets towards prevention and control of malaria bites among students in Delta State University, Abraka.
An imbalance data quality monitoring based on SMOTE-XGBOOST supported by edge computing
Authors: Han Yan , Wei Zhe , Huang Guotian 
Published: May 2024

AbstractProduct assembly involves extensive production data that is characterized by high dimensionality, multiple samples, and data imbalance. The article proposes an edge computing-based framework for monitoring product assembly quality in industrial Internet of Things. Edge computing technology relieves the pressure of aggregating enormous amounts of data to cloud center for processing. To address the problem of data imbalance, we compared five sampling methods: Borderline SMOTE, Random Downsampling, Random Upsampling, SMOTE, and ADASYN. Finally, the quality monitoring model SMOTE-XGBoost is proposed, and the hyperparameters of the model are optimized by using the Grid Search method. The proposed framework and quality control methodology were applied to an assembly line of IGBT modules for the traction system, and the validity of the model was experimentally verified.
Implementing an electromagnetic tracking navigation system improves the precision of endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy in an ex vivo model
Authors: Fichtl Anna , Sheikhani Alaan , Wagner Martin , Kleger Alexander , Müller Martin , Sturm Niklas , Walter Benjamin , Franz Alfred Michael 
Published: May 2024

AbstractEndoscopic transgastric necrosectomy is crucial in the management of complications resulting from necrotizing pancreatitis. However, both real-time and visual-spatial information is lacking during the procedure, thereby jeopardizing a precise positioning of the endoscope. We conducted a proof-of-concept study with the aim of overcoming these technical difficulties. For this purpose, a three-dimensional (3D) phantom of a stomach and pancreatic necroses was 3D-printed based on spatial information from individual patient CT scans and subsequently integrated into a silicone torso. An electromagnetic (EM) sensor was adjusted inside the endoscope´s working channel. A software interface enabled real time visualization. The accuracy of this novel assistant system was tested ex vivo by four experienced interventional endoscopists who were supposed to reach seven targets inside the phantom in six different experimental runs of simulated endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy. Supported by endoscopic camera view combined with real-time 3D visualization, all endoscopists reached the targets with a targeting error ranging between 2.6 and 6.5 mm in a maximum of eight minutes. In summary, the EM tracking system might increase efficacy and safety of endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy at the experimental level by enhancing visualization. Yet, a broader feasibility study and further technical improvements are mandatory before aiming at implementation into clinical setting.
No genetic causal association between circulating alpha-tocopherol levels and osteoarthritis, a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis
Authors: Cui Aiyong , Xiao Peilun , Wang Pengfei , Wang Hu , Cong Yuxuan , Fan Zhiqiang , Wei Xing , Zhuang Yan 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe causal association between vitamin E status and osteoarthritis (OA) remains controversial in previous epidemiological studies. We employed a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to explore the causal relationship between circulating alpha-tocopherol levels (main forms of vitamin E in our body) and OA. The instrumental variables (IVs) of circulating alpha-tocopherol levels were obtained from a Genome-wide association study (GWAS) dataset of 7781 individuals of European descent. The outcome of OA was derived from the UK biobank. Two-sample MR analysis was used to estimate the causal relationship between circulating alpha-tocopherol levels and OA. The inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method was the primary analysis in this analysis. We used the MR-Egger method to determine horizontal pleiotropic in this work. The heterogeneity effect of instrumental IVs was detected by MR-Egger and IVW analyses. Sensitivity analysis was performed by removing single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) one by one. Three SNPs (rs964184, rs2108622, and rs11057830) (P < 5E−8) strongly associated with circulating alpha-tocopherol levels were used in this analysis. The IVW-random effect indicated no causal relationship between circulating alpha-tocopherol levels and clinically diagnosed OA (OR = 0.880, 95% CI 0.626, 1.236, P = 0.461). Similarly, IVW analysis showed no causal association between circulating alpha-tocopherol levels and self-reported OA (OR = 0.980, 95% CI 0.954, 1.006, P = 0.139). Other methods of MR analyses and sensitivity analyses revealed consistent findings. MR-Egger and IVW methods indicated no significant heterogeneity between IVs. The MR–Egger intercept showed no horizontal pleiotropic. The results of this linear Mendelian randomization study indicate no causal association between genetically predicted alpha-tocopherol levels and the progression of OA. Alpha-tocopherol may not provide beneficial and more favorable outcomes for the progression of OA. Further MR analysis based on updated GWASs with more IVs is required to verify the results of our study.