bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Decisional regret and impacts on quality of life following genitourinary reconstruction for neurogenic bladder: A comparison between acquired and congenital spinal cord injury
Authors: Emrich Accioly João Pedro , Bena James , Xiao Huijun , Jeong Stacy , Khouri Roger K. , Angermeier Kenneth W. , Dewitt‐Foy Molly , Nemunaitis Gregory , Wood Hadley M. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIntroductionPatient expectations and baseline health are important drivers of outcomes following major genitourinary reconstructive surgery for neurogenic bladder (NGB). Differences in expectations and quality of life (QoL) improvements among different populations with NGB remain insufficiently explored in the literature.ObjectiveTo compare decisional regret (DR) and urinary‐related QoL (UrQoL) in patients undergoing urinary diversion for NGB arising from spinal cord injury of acquired (A‐SCI) and congenital (C‐SCI) etiologies. We hypothesize that patients with A‐SCI have higher expectations of improvement in QoL following surgery when compared with C‐SCI, which may lead to higher DR and decreased UrQoL, postoperatively.DesignIn this cross‐sectional survey study, we compared A‐SCI to C‐SCI in terms of DR, UrQoL, and postoperative changes in self‐reported physical health, mental health, and pain using validated patient‐reported outcome measures.SettingParticipants were enrolled from a quaternary care institution via mail and MyChart.ParticipantsThe A‐SCI group consisted of 17 patients with traumatic spinal cord injury; the C‐SCI group was composed of 20 patients with spina bifida.InterventionsNot applicable.Main Outcome MeasuresThe Decisional Regret Scale, Short form‐ Qualiveen (SF‐Qualiveen), and Patient‐reported outcomes measurement Information system‐10 (PROMIS‐10) Global Health surveys.ResultsThe A‐SCI group displayed poorer preoperative physical health than the C‐SCI cohort, but absolute postoperative changes in this score, along with mental health score and pain level, were not significant after adjusting for baseline scores and follow‐up time. SF‐Qualiveen scores revealed significantly worse impact of NGB in UrQoL for A‐SCI than for C‐SCI when adjusted for other factors. No differences in DR were seen between the groups.ConclusionsPatients with A‐SCI demonstrate lower self‐reported baseline physical health compared with patients with C‐SCI, which may have implications in setting patient expectations when undergoing urinary diversion. In this small cohort, we found a milder self‐reported postoperative impact of NGB in UrQoL in patients with C‐SCI.
Controlled chain‐growth thiol‐Michael polymerization
Authors: Jiang Suqiu , Wang Yongjin , Huang Hanchu 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe development of controlled chain‐growth click polymerization is desirable yet challenging in polymer chemistry. Here, we reported an efficient controlled chain‐growth thiol‐Michael polymerization using the thiol as an initiator. This polymerization could proceed efficiently without any catalysts under mild conditions, yielding sulfur‐containing polymers with controlled molecular weights. The synthetic utility of this polymerization was further demonstrated by incorporating various functional groups into the polymer backbone and synthesizing diblock copolymers and star polymers. This work represents a new type of controlled chain‐growth click polymerization and will open up new opportunities for polymer synthesis.
Synthesis, antifungal activity and action mechanism of novel citral amide derivatives against Rhizoctonia solani
Authors: Zhang Li , Huang Yizhong , Shi Yunfei , Si Hongyan , Luo Hai , Chen Shangxing , Wang Zongde , He Haohua , Liao Shengliang 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDRice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani is a severe threat to the yield and quality of rice. Due to the unscientific abuse of common fungicides causing resistance and environmental issues, the development of new fungicides is necessary. In this study, we used citral as the lead compound, designed and synthesized a series of novel citral amide derivatives, and evaluated their antifungal activity and mode of action against R. solani.RESULTBioassay results indicated that the antifungal activities of most citral amide derivatives against R. solani were significantly improved compared to citral, with EC50 values ranging from 9.50–27.12 mg L−1. Among them, compound d21 containing the N‐(pyridin‐4‐yl)carboxamide group exhibited in vitro and in vivo fungicidal activities, with curative effects at 500 mg L−1 as effectively as the commercial fungicide validamycin·bacillus. Furthermore, d21 prolonged the lag phase of the growth curve of R. solani, reduced the amount of growth, and inhibited sclerotium germination and formation. Mechanistically, d21 deformed the mycelia, increased cell membrane permeability, and inhibited the activities of antioxidant and tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA)‐related enzymes. Metabolome analysis showed the abundance of some energy‐related metabolites within R. solani increased, and simultaneously the antifungal substances secreted by itself reduced. Transcriptome analysis showed that most genes encoding ATP‐binding cassette (ABC) transporters and peroxisomes upregulated after the treatment of d21 and cell membrane destruction.CONCLUSIONThis study indicates that novel citral amide derivatives possess antifungal activity against R. solani and are expected to develop an alternative option for chemical control of rice sheath blight. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Ben‐JNK signaling is required for host mortality during Periplaneta fuliginosa densovirus infection
Authors: Huang Dan‐Yan , Qin Jia‐Si , Dong Ren‐Ke , Liu Su‐Ning , Chen Nan , Yuan Dong‐Wei , Li Sheng , Wang Zhaowei , Xia Xiaoling 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDCockroaches are widely acknowledged as significant vectors of pathogenic microorganisms. The Periplaneta fuliginosa densovirus (PfDNV) infects the smoky‐brown cockroach P. fuliginosa and causes host mortality, which identifies the PfDNV as a species‐specific and environmentally friendly biopesticide. However, although the biochemical characterization of PfDNV has been extensively studied, the immune response against PfDNV remains largely unclear.RESULTSHere, we investigated the replication of PfDNV and its associated pathological phenotype in the foregut and hindgut. Consequently, we dissected and performed transcriptome sequencing on the foregut, midgut, and hindgut separately. We revealed the up‐regulation of immune response signaling pathway c‐Jun N‐terminal kinase (JNK) and apoptosis in response to viral infection. Furthermore, knockdown of the JNK upstream gene Ben resulted in a decrease in virus titer and delayed host mortality.CONCLUSIONTaken together, our findings provide evidence that the Ben‐JNK signaling plays a crucial role in PfDNV infection, leading to excessive apoptosis in intestinal tissues and ultimately resulting in the death of the host. Our results indicated that the host response to PfDNV fosters viral infection, thereby increasing host lethality. This underscores the potential of PfDNV as a viable, environmentally friendly biopesticide. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Current developments of the estimand concept
Authors: Fierenz Alexander , Zapf Antonia 
Published: April 2024

AbstractSince the introduction of the estimand in therapeutical studies, several adaptions have been developed. This short article highlights the important aspects of the estimand concept. A literature research was conducted to identify different extensions to this framework. Different modified strategies for intercurrent events are presented, as well as examples of methods to implement the estimand in clinical studies. The article reflects that the estimand is an ongoing research field with further exploration.
Dew, frost, fog and lifted temperature minima: Observations in southern England and implications for modelling
Authors: Weedon Graham P. , Osborne Simon R. , Best Martin J. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractGiven difficulties with modelling radiation fog and the similarity of meteorological conditions linked to dewfall and frost we investigated the formation of dew, frost and fog. For a site in the UK seven years of data were analysed representing high‐resolution atmospheric profiles and dew meter measurements for radiation nights with stable conditions. Classical dewfall occurs by condensation when the surface is below the dew point and cooler than the air above. However, the profiles show that, in the absence of fog, typically dew and frost form with the surface warmer than the immediately overlying air due to lifted temperature minima (LTMs) at about 0.15 m. Observations of aerosol number density and average hydrated radii show that aerosol optical extinction (and hence their radiative effect) is weakly but significantly correlated with the intensity of LTMs. Low wind speed on stable nights allows settling of aerosols which radiatively cool the air near the ground more quickly than the surface cools – thus creating LTMs. In the presence of LTMs typically dew and frost form not by condensation, but by occult deposition of water droplets onto the canopy and ground. Among radiation fog observations, 91% are associated with light near‐surface winds and LTMs. When the rate of removal of suspended water droplets by occult deposition generating dew or frost is too slow, then build‐up of droplets in the air just above the surface leads to the formation of radiation fog. Future modelling should allow for the accumulation of near‐surface aerosols and their radiative effects during stable nights to represent the formation of LTMs. Modelling of typical dew and frost will require representation of occult deposition. Assessing rates of occult deposition compared to rates of generation of suspended water droplets is needed to forecast the onset of radiation fog formed near the ground.
Chemical applicability and curvilinear regression models of vertex‐degree‐based topological index: Elliptic Sombor index
Authors: Shanmukha M. C. , Usha A. , Kulli V. R. , Shilpa K. C. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractChemical graph theory facilitates different tools that have significant applications in drug design and development. Recently Gutman et al., introduced a novel vertex‐degree‐based topological index called elliptic Sombor index and its application through geometric approach. This article focuses on chemical applicability of elliptic Sombor index through regression models using 22 benzenoid hydrocarbons. In this process, the chemical applicability of elliptic Sombor index with various physicochemical properties of benzenoid hydrocarbons through curvilinear regression models is carried out. The data of the statistical analysis shows that elliptic Sombor index is potential predictive index for the property polarizability.
Investigating the catalytic activity of Mgn (n = 4–8) clusters for the hydrogen evolution reaction using density functional theory
Authors: Jiang Jing , Shi Shunping , Zhao Xiaofeng , Duan Zhanjiang , Hu Jiabao , Tang Leilei , Yang Ruixiao , Yang Jing 
Published: April 2024

AbstractTo efficiently desorb H2, pure Mgn (n = 4–8) clusters were chosen for the hydrogen evolution reaction with H2O. At the PBE0/def2‐TZVP level and the PBE0‐D3/def2‐TZVP level, the lowest energy structures of Mgn (n = 4–8) clusters and the most stable structures of Mgn@H2O (n = 4–8) complexes were searched in the local region. The transition state was predicted, and then the hydrogen evolution reaction channel was obtained by using the intrinsic reaction coordinate (IRC) to confirm the transition state. To better analyze the hydrogen reaction mechanism, the character of Mgn@H2O (n = 4–8) complexes and MgnO (n = 4–8) clusters, as well as the atomic charge change trend, were investigated using interaction region indicator function analysis (IRI) and natural population analysis (NPA). The reaction effect of Mg4 cluster and H2O is the worst. The energy barrier does, however, progressively lower as the cluster atom count rises, improving the reaction effect.
Deoxygenation reactions of nitrous oxide assisted by oriented external electric field
Authors: Zhang Ming‐Xia , Li Jun , Lei Hao , Chen Jia‐Hui , Sun Peng‐Yang , Yao Meng‐Ting , Liu Lin , Guo Jia 
Published: April 2024

AbstractDue largely to the high stability and the potential ozone‐depleting, the transformation of greenhouse gas nitrous oxide has gained much attentions. In present paper, a new insight into the deoxygenation of nitrous oxide with silane was reported by using oriented external electric field (OEEF) as a catalytic strategy. When the OEEF was employed, the reaction barrier of deoxygenation was marvelously decreased as it was oriented along the positive NO/OSi bond‐axis. Especially the field strength is 300 × 10−4 a.u., the differences are up to 22.4/18.3 kcal mol−1 as compared with that of nonfield. In addition, once the H atom in SiH4 was replaced by methyl, two reaction modes were obtained, in which the deoxygenation process was easier when the N2O captured the H atom attached to the Si atom, not attached to the C atom. Further, the solvent effects of deoxygenation reaction were also considered, but with a weak influence were obtained.
Bilateral synchronization control of networked teleoperation robot system
Authors: Liu Zhengxiong , Chen Haifei , Huang Panfeng , Yang Yang 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBilateral synchronization control for Network Teleoperation Robot System (NTRS) in discrete domain is discussed in this paper, where time delay, data loss and disorder, and quantization error coexist. Firstly, it is assumed that time delay and data loss are asymmetric and randomly vary in the master–slave channel and slave–master channel according to different Markov jump change rules. By introducing the virtual variables, a clever normalization method is proposed for time delay or data loss. It not only uniforms time delay and data loss into a same framework, but also effectively handles the problem of data disorder. And then, a logarithmic quantizer is designed to dispose quantization error. Meanwhile, utilize the sector bound method to describe the quantization error and transform the quantization feedback control problem into a robust control problem, so the familiar robust control methods can be adopted to solve quantization problem. In addition, human and environmental forces are treated as external disturbances and processed using neural network techniques. Subsequently, stochastic stability and synchronization control property are guaranteed by the designed analogous PD controller that consists of proportion, derivative, and uncertainty estimation items. Finally, validity of the proposed method is certified by some simulation examples.
Aperiodic sampled‐data stabilization of switched singular systems with asynchronous switching: A hybrid control approach
Authors: Lin Jinxing , Wu Xiang , Xiao Min , Xiang Zhengrong 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis article investigates the sampled‐data stabilization problem for a class of switched singular systems with aperiodic sampling. The asynchronous switching between the plant and the switched controller caused by sampling is considered. Unlike normal systems, the conventional zero‐order hold type sampled‐data control law may be inapplicable to singular systems. This is because under that control law, the algebraic equations of singular systems may have no solutions at sampling instants. To cope with this problem, a new hybrid control law composed of a mode‐dependent impulsive controller and a mode‐dependent sampled‐data state feedback controller is devised. The impulsive controller adjusts the values of differential substate at sampling instants so that the algebraic equations are solvable. Then, by constructing a novel piecewise sampling‐time‐dependent Lyapunov function and using the average dwell time method as well as convex technique, a sampling‐range‐dependent sufficient condition for exponential stability of the resulting closed‐loop system is established. Moreover, an optimization‐based method is proposed to solve the hybrid controller gains. Simulation results on two examples including a mechanical arm system show the effectiveness of the proposed control method.
Tripartite interactions among free‐living, N‐fixing bacteria, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and plants: Mutualistic benefits and community response to co‐inoculation
Authors: Kasanke Shawnee A. , Cheeke Tanya E. , Moran James J. , Roley Sarah S. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractInteractions between arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and free‐living nitrogen fixers (FLNF) occur in the rhizosphere where they can enhance plant nutrient acquisition, impact plant growth, and affect soil processes. Tripartite mutualism commonly occurs between nodule‐forming plants, symbiotic diazotrophs, and AM fungi, and can occur between non‐nodulating plants, FLNF, and AM fungi. However, information on the extent of, and controls on, tripartite mutualism in non‐nodulating plant systems is limited to a small number of crop plants and culturable microbial inoculum, mostly in greenhouse growing conditions. We conducted a systematic literature review to synthesize the current understanding of the responses of plants, AM fungi, and FLNF to co‐inoculation, as well as the conditions affecting tripartite mutualism and the magnitude and range of benefits conferred. Our review shows that plants generally benefit from co‐inoculation with AM fungi and FLNF taxa, but benefits are highly variable and context dependent, ranging from 94% reduction in plant shoot biomass to 255% increase in total plant biomass. Additionally, the presence of AM fungi can increase abundance of FLNF and the presence of FLNF can increase AM fungal root colonization, but these responses also vary widely. Major factors influencing variation in response to co‐inoculation by all organisms include plant phenology/age, soil type and nutrient availability, and partner pairing. There is potential for leveraging these tripartite mutualisms to improve plant productivity and soil microbial function, but successful application is more likely with a thorough understanding of the environmental and mechanistic controls on these relationships and testing of field‐scale implementation.
Parental burnout during COVID‐19: The moderating role of anxiety and family functioning
Authors: Pereira M. Graça , Fraga Jonas , Santos Martim , Ferraz Ana , Vilaça Margarida 
Published: April 2024

AbstractParental burnout (PB) is characterised by parental exhaustion resulting from exposure to chronic parental stress. Due to the social and economic changes resulting from the COVID‐19 pandemic that impacted families, there is a significant scientific interest in identifying factors related to PB within the pandemic context. This study aimed to analyse the relationships between parental stress (parental concerns, parental satisfaction, lack of control, and fears and anxieties), family functioning, psychological morbidity (anxiety and depression), and burnout in parents. The sample consisted of 253 parents, legal guardians or primary caregivers of children aged between 0 and 6 years. Results revealed that the child's age, psychological morbidity (depression), and parental stress were significant predictors of PB. Anxiety and family functioning played a moderating role in the relationship between parental satisfaction and PB. According to the results, intervention programs should focus on anxiety symptoms and family functioning to mitigate the effects of parental stress on PB.
Spontaneous Compositional–Interfacial Co‐Modification Engineering via Ion Exchange Reaction Between Perovskite and Electron‐Transporting Layer for Exceptionally Long‐Term Stability of Photovoltaics
Authors: Lv Wenxuan , Feng Ming , Wei Zijie , Liang Zuowei , Chen Ye , Wang Changlei , Li Mingguang , Chen Runfeng , Xu Ligang 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe long‐term stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is still challenging for commercialization and mainly linked to the life span of perovskite films. Herein, a spontaneous compositional–interfacial co‐modification strategy is developed based on the ion exchange reaction by introducing ammonium hexafluorophosphate (NH4PF6) into antisolvent to form gradient structures through a simple one‐step solvent engineering. With the assistance of the ion exchange reaction, NH4PF6 forms a multifunctional structure to protect perovskite films from both internal and external factors for the exceptionally long‐term stability of photovoltaics. The reason for this is linked to the high hydrophobicity of NH4PF6 for preventing H2O invasion, suppressing ion migration by forming hydrogen bonding, and reducing perovskite defects. The resulting unencapsulated devices show exceptionally long‐term stability under standardized the International Summit on Organic Photovoltaic Stability (ISOS) protocols, with over 94%, 81%, and 83% retained power conversion efficiencies after aging tests under N2 (ISOS‐D‐1I), ambient air (ISOS‐D‐1), and 85 °C (ISOS‐D‐2I) for 14016, 2500, and 1248 h, respectively. These performances compare well with the state‐of‐the‐art stability of inverted PSCs. Further investigations are conducted to study the evolution of macroscopic morphology and microscopic crystal structure in aged perovskite films, aiming to provide evidence supporting the aforementioned improvements in stability.
Dual Defect Passivation at the Buried Interface for Printable Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells with Reduced Open‐Circuit Voltage Loss
Authors: Xu Dang , Wang Dongjie , Liu Jiale , Qi Jianhang , Chen Kai , Zhu Wending , Tao Ying , Zhang Zheling , Mei Anyi , Zhang Jian 
Published: April 2024

AbstractNumerous defects exist at the buried interface between the perovskite and adjacent electron transport layers in perovskite solar cells, resulting in severe non‐radiative recombination and excessive open‐circuit voltage (VOC) loss. Herein, a dual defect passivation strategy utilizing guanidine sulfate (GUA2SO4) as an interface modifier is first reported. On the one hand, the SO42− preferentially interacts with Pb‐related defects, generating water‐insoluble lead oxysalts complexes. Additionally, GUA+ diffuses into the perovskite and induces the formation of low‐dimensional perovskite. These reactions effectively suppress trap states at the buried interface and perovskite boundaries in printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells (p‐MPSCs), thus increasing the carrier lifetime. Meanwhile, GUA2SO4 optimizes the interface energy band alignment, thus accelerating the charge extraction and transfer at the buried interface. This synergistic effect of trap passivation and interface energy band alignment modulation is strongly demonstrated by an increase in average VOC of 70 mV and the power conversion efficiency improvement from 17.51% to 18.70%. This work provides a novel approach to efficiently improve the performance of p‐MPSCs through dual‐targeted defect passivation at the buried interface.