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Spiky Magnetic Microparticles Synthesized from Microrod‐Stabilized Pickering Emulsion
Authors: Mu Yijiang , Tran Hong‐Huy , Xiang Zhenting , Majumder Anirban , Hsu Emery , Steager Edward , Koo Hyun , Lee Daeyeon 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTailoring the microstructure of magnetic microparticles is of vital importance for their applications. Spiky magnetic particles, such as those made from sunflower pollens, have shown promise in single cell treatment and biofilm removal. Synthetic methods that can replicate or extend the functionality of such spiky particles would be advantageous for their widespread utilization. In this work, a wet‐chemical method is introduced for spiky magnetic particles that are templated from microrod‐stabilized Pickering emulsions. The spiky morphology is generated by the upright attachment of silica microrods at the oil‐water interface of oil droplets. Spiky magnetic microparticles with control over the length of the spikes are obtained by dispersing hydrophobic magnetic nanoparticles in the oil phase and photopolymerizing the monomer. The spiky morphology dramatically enhances colloidal stability of these particles in high ionic strength solutions and physiologic media such as human saliva and saline‐based biofilm suspension. To demonstrate their utility, the spiky magnetic particles are applied for magnetically controlled removal of oral biofilms and retrieval of bacteria for diagnostic sampling. This method expands the toolbox for engineering microparticle morphology and could promote the fabrication of functional magnetic microrobots.
Insightful Understanding of Synergistic Oxygen Reduction on PtCo3(111) Toward Zinc‐Air Batteries
Authors: Chen Xiangxiong , Guo Jiangnan , Qian Dong , Wu Jiayun , Liao Weixiong , Waterhouse Geoffrey I. N. , Liu Jinlong 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTheory‐guided materials design is an effective strategy for designing catalysts with high intrinsic activity whilst minimizing the usage of expensive metals like platinum. As proof‐of‐concept, herein it demonstrates that using density functional theory (DFT) calculations and experimental validation that intermetallic PtCo3 alloy nanoparticles offer enhanced electrocatatalytic performance for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) compared to Pt nanoparticles. DFT calculations established that PtCo3(111) surfaces possess better intrinsic ORR activity compared to Pt(111) surfaces, owing to the synergistic action of adjacent Pt and Co active sites which optimizes the binding strength of ORR intermediates to boost overall ORR kinetics. With this understanding, a PtCo3/NC catalyst, comprising PtCo3 nanoparticles exposing predominantly (111) facets dispersed on an N‐doped carbon support, is successfully fabricated. PtCo3/NC demonstrates a high specific activity (3.4 mA cm−2 mgPt−1), mass activity (0.67 A mgPt−1), and cycling stability for the ORR in 0.1 M KOH, significantly outperforming a commercial 20 wt.% Pt/C catalyst. Moreover, a zinc‐air battery (ZAB) assembled with PtCo3/NC as the air‐electrode catalyst delivered an open‐circuit voltage of 1.47 V, a specific capacity of 775.1 mAh gZn−1 and excellent operation durability after 200 discharge/charge cycles, vastly superior performance to a ZAB built using commercial Pt/C+IrO2 as the air‐electrode catalyst.
Practices of Living Well Among Youth in an Arctic Region
Authors: Vedeler Gørill Warvik , Saus Merete , Wara Tatiana , Sollid Hilde , Strandbu Astrid 
Published: June 2024

AbstractGlobal challenges related to health, climate, the economy and political tensions have affected many, including those living in remote areas. We explore how youth live and appreciate life in the Arctic region of Norway. We facilitated four dialogue café sessions where participants talked about the everyday lives of young people. Based on these conversations in this chapter, we ask: What future prospects are present for youth in the Arctic? And What transformations are needed for them to live well in this region? This dialogic approach develops site-ontological knowledge to use when educating teachers and develop schools that promote youth’s wellbeing and growth. We use the term ‘(re)orientation practices’, along with Anthias’ concept of translocational positionality, to expand the debate on prospect identity and belonging from a focus on culture, nation, ethnicity or place of upbringing to intersections of social positions and social divisions in complex practices. Three themes emerged through analyses: youth’s reasons for choosing to live in this region; to live sustainably and well in this area; and the tension between the southern and northern parts of the country. The students’ conversations revealed negotiations on translocational positionality, and how tensions are scaled by a central-periphery dichotomy, diverse reasonings and socially-biased semantics.
Learning Through Change: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us About Living Well in a World Worth Living In
Authors: Francisco Susanne , Sjølie Ela 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe experiences of academics during the pandemic influenced their actions in relation to the changes they were experiencing and also influenced their understanding of what is important going forward. For many academics, the COVID-19 pandemic involved working from home, changed ways of interacting with students and colleagues, and changed relationships with students, colleagues, family, and community. This chapter asks the questions: how can we make the most of the changes that occurred because of the pandemic, and what other changes might we create going forward? Based on interviews with, and journal entries by, 30 academics (16 Norway; 14 Australia), this chapter identifies key global, community, and personal aspects to participants’ understanding of living well in a world worth living in. Informed by the theory of practice architectures, we also discuss the practice architectures that might support the changes (and in some cases the sustaining and further development of transformations already taking place) that these academics envisaged, with a focus on changed technology use, work flexibility, stable employment with good working conditions, and social justice.
Conclusion: Forging Future Worlds Worth Living in for All
Authors: Windsor Sally , Kaukko Mervi , Kemmis Stephen 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis chapter concludes the volume, the series and the World Worth Living in for All project. It discusses how the contributors in this book have actively sought to change their worlds in order to make them better for all. The discussion highlights how authors and those they have engaged with over time recognise that education needs disrupting and transforming, and for its boundaries to be expanded. We see in these chapters that people can, and do, actively explore possible futures in their daily lives. In this summary of varied projects engaged in actively making future worlds worth living in, this chapter looks to the past for some wisdom. What began as a listening project, has in itself expanded to one that has documented a range of activist educators who will continue to strive to make a world more worth living in for all.
Whose Well-Being? Deep-Ecological and Posthuman Perspectives on ‘World Worth Living In’
Authors: Huttunen Rauno , Heikkinen Hannu L. T. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe purpose of this chapter is to examine the question of who is meant in this book when defining its mission to pursue ‘living well in a world worth living in for all.’ Who, or which, are ‘all’ in this phrase? The authors provocatively claim that the taken-for-granted starting point for most of the authors of this book seems to be the good life of humans, excluding the well-being of the rest of the community of life. The authors take deep-ecological and more-than-human thinking as their starting point, according to which the well-being of human species is dependent on the well-being of the global web of life. Anthropocentrism is the root cause of the ecological crisis that has befallen humanity and the entire planet. Rooted in the Aristotelian and Marxian tradition of praxis, the authors propose a posthuman interpretation of ‘living well,’ based on a review of deep ecology and posthumanism. This new interpretation of the praxis tradition is called praxis as planetary wisdom, defined as human action, aimed at human well-being which is intertwined with planetary well-being, including the well-being of present humans, future humans, and non-human nature. The way to achieve this wisdom is through ‘education for planetary well-being.’
Nurturing Eco-thinking by Leading and Learning from the Future as It Emerges
Authors: Thelin Katina , Seiser Anette Forssten 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis chapter explores what it means for Swedish principals to live well in a world worth living in for all and how such a world can be realised within Swedish schools and pre-schools. In the study on which the chapter is based, we have used the theory of practice architectures, and the concept of “presencing” found in Theory U, to detect and describe what we here refer to as emerging practices. The empirical data comprise 12 semi-structured interviews with principals participating in the Swedish National School Leadership Training Programme. As a result of the study, we can provide examples of current ongoing, as well as imagined, future practices. In addition, we are able to share results of our search for signs of presencing processes: examples of activities by which principals nurture praxis and practice transitions that incorporate a shift from ego- to eco-thinking.
A Schooled Life: Dissonant Glimmers for Interruption Amidst the Tightly Constrained Practice of Schooling
Authors: Brunker Nicole 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBeyond family, school is the next most dominant system within which children and young people live. It is pertinent then to ask what role school plays in children and young people living well in a life worth living in for all. For schooling to enable all to live well, it must be educational. Contemporary agendas have driven separation of education from schooling. Change is therefore needed in school practice to achieve the double duty required for all to live well in a world worth living in. Absence of redesign neglects the well-established problems in dominant school structures. Self-determination theory demonstrates change as essential for schools to have positive impact on the potential for all to live well. Central to such change must be the voices of children and young people to enable transformation. In this chapter, I share aspects from a small project that sought the perspectives of children and young people on what it is to live well in a world worth living in for all, and the role school does, and could, play in this lifelong endeavour. Most significantly, the perspectives shared draw attention to the space to see past the constraints of normative ways to be a school student.
Living Well in the Aftermath of Separation and Divorce: The Role of Teachers, Schools, and Early Childhood Services
Authors: Mahony Linda 
Published: June 2024

AbstractSeparation and divorce have become common phenomena across the world. There has been much research reporting the stress factors of parents/carers during the process of separation and divorce and the impact this has on children. However, there is little research that investigates the intersection between families experiencing separation and divorce and teachers, schools, and early childhood services. This chapter explores parents’ aspirations for their family in the aftermath of separation and divorce and their experiences of communication and collaboration with their children’s teachers, schools, and early childhood services in assisting them to realise these aspirations to live well. Data for this project came from an interview study with 12 mothers who discussed their perceptions of their communication and collaboration with their children’s teachers during the process of their separation and divorce. While some parents described the communication and collaboration with their children’s teachers and schools as enabling their family to live well, other parents shared stories where the practices of teachers and the school or early childhood service constrained their wellbeing and adjustment to their changed family circumstances. Parents provided suggestions of practices that teachers, schools, and early childhood services could engage to support their children and family to promote wellbeing.
Metallic nanostructures arrays by direct nanoimprinting of silver nanoparticles
Authors: Uddin Imran 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe direct nanoimprinting of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) generated a plasmonic metallic nanostructure. The Ag NPs used in this study have been synthesized by a phase transfer method. The procedure comprised the utilisation of sodium borohydride to reduce silver nitrate in the presence of a stabilizing agent, which facilitated the transfer of the NPs from the aqueous phase to an organic phase, resulting in uniform and stable particles. The size and shape of the Ag NPs were characterized using electron microscopy, revealing spherical particles with an average diameter of 9 nm. The XRD examination revealed that the nanoparticles exhibit a high degree of crystallinity and possess a cubic geometric phase. The UV-visible absorption spectra demonstrate a significant level of homogeneity in the size. The silicon surface imprinted with Ag NPs exhibits hydrophobic behaviour towards water molecules. This approach allows for precise control of Ag NPs on the substrate, resulting in a robust and effective platform for future applications in sensor technology. Furthermore, the hydrophobic nature of the imprinted surface suggests potential applications in water-repellent coatings or self-cleaning materials.
Ultrathin Bronchoscopy Without Virtual Navigation for Diagnosis of Peripheral Lung Lesions
Authors: Sadoughi Ali , Synn Shwe , Chan Christine , Schecter David , Hernandez Romero Gabriel , Virdi Sahil , Sarkar Abhishek , Kim Mimi 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Background
The increasing incidence of encountering lung nodules necessitates an ongoing search for improved diagnostic procedures. Various bronchoscopic technologies have been introduced or are in development, but further studies are needed to define a method that fits best in clinical practice and health care systems.

Research question
How do basic bronchoscopic tools including a combination of thin (outer diameter 4.2 mm) and ultrathin bronchoscopes (outer diameter 3.0 mm), radial endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS) and fluoroscopy perform in peripheral pulmonary lesion diagnosis?

Study Design and Methods
This is a retrospective review of the performance of peripheral bronchoscopy using thin and ultrathin bronchoscopy with rEBUS and 2D fluoroscopy without a navigational system for evaluating peripheral lung lesions in a single academic medical center from 11/2015 to 1/2021. We used a strict definition for diagnostic yield and assessed the impact of different variables on diagnostic yield, specifically after employment of the ultrathin bronchoscope. Logistic regression models were employed to assess the independent associations of the most impactful variables.

Results
A total of 322 patients were included in this study. The median of the long axis diameter was 2.2 cm and the median distance of the center of the lesion from the visceral pleural surface was 1.9 cm. Overall diagnostic yield was 81.3% after employment of the ultrathin bronchoscope, with more detection of concentric rEBUS views (93% vs. 78%, p < 0.001). Sensitivity for detecting malignancy also increased from 60.5% to 74.7% (p = 0.033) after incorporating the ultrathin scope into practice, while bronchus sign and peripheral location of the lesion were not found to affect diagnostic yield. Concentric rEBUS view, solid appearance, upper/middle lobe location and larger size of the nodules were found to be independent predictors of successful achievement of diagnosis at bronchoscopy.
Interpretation: This study demonstrates a high diagnostic yield of biopsy of lung lesions achieved by utilization of thin and ultrathin bronchoscopes. Direct visualization of small peripheral airways with simultaneous rEBUS confirmation increased localization rate of small lesions in a conventional bronchoscopy setting without virtual navigational planning.
Digital 3D models for medieval heritage: diachronic analysis and documentation of its architecture and paintings
Authors: Munoz-Pandiella Imanol , Bosch Carles , Guardia Milagros , Cayuela Begoña , Pogliani Paola , Bordi Giulia , Paschali Maria , Andujar Carlos , Charalambous Panayiotis 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we discuss the requirements and technical challenges within the EHEM project, Enhancement of Heritage Experiences: The Middle Ages, an ongoing research program for the acquisition, analysis, documentation, interpretation, digital restoration, and communication of medieval artistic heritage. The project involves multidisciplinary teams comprising art historians and visual computing experts. Despite the vast literature on digital 3D models in support of Cultural Heritage, the field is so rich and diverse that specific projects often imply distinct, unique requirements which often challenge the computational technologies and suggest new research opportunities. As good representatives of such diversity, we describe the three monuments that serve as test cases for the project, all of them with a rich history of architecture and paintings. We discuss the art historians’ view of how digital models can support their research, the expertise and technological solutions adopted so far, as well as the technical challenges in multiple areas spanning geometry and appearance acquisition, color analysis and digital restitution, as well as the representation of the profound transformations due to the alterations suffered over the centuries.
Adoption of immersive-virtual reality as an intrinsically motivating learning tool in parasitology
Authors: Dekker Evan , Whitburn Damien , Preston Sarah 
Published: June 2024

AbstractVeterinary parasitology is study of parasitic diseases, treatment and prevention. It is a major component of animal health courses due to impacts parasites have on production and companion animals. Extant tertiary education in parasitology typically involves theory sessions coupled with practical experience. In this study we propose tertiary parasitology teaching would be enhanced through adoption of immersive Virtual Reality (I-VR) as an intrinsically motivating learning tool to complement their studies. To evaluate this adoption, a custom I-VR parasitology game was developed that tertiary veterinary science students experienced (n = 109), with feedback assessed using the Hedonic-Motivation System Adoption Model (HMSAM). HMSAM proved appropriate for measuring student’s hedonistic and utilitarian perspectives of I-VR experience with perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, joy, ability to control, immersion levels and intention to use displaying significant positive relationships in derived model. However, in a departure from similar studies, the curiosity construct was not a useful predictor of intention to use in this context of a scaffolded, instructional application. This study highlights suitability of I-VR and provides a statistically robust evaluation method using a modified HMSAM to evaluate acceptance, usefulness, and ease of use of I-VR in tertiary education.
Metabolic changes assessed by 1H MR spectroscopy in the corpus callosum of post-COVID patients
Authors: Pajuelo Dita , Dezortova Monika , Hajek Milan , Ibrahimova Marketa , Ibrahim Ibrahim 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Objective
Many patients with long COVID experience neurological and psychological symptoms. Signal abnormalities on MR images in the corpus callosum have been reported. Knowledge about the metabolic profile in the splenium of the corpus callosum (CCS) may contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of long COVID.

Materials and methods
Eighty-one subjects underwent proton MR spectroscopy examination. The metabolic concentrations of total N-acetylaspartate (NAA), choline-containing compounds (Cho), total creatine (Cr), myo-inositol (mI), and NAA/Cho in the CCS were statistically compared in the group of patients containing 58 subjects with positive IgG COVID-19 antibodies or positive SARS-CoV-2 qPCR test at least two months before the MR and the group of healthy controls containing 23 subjects with negative IgG antibodies.

Results
An age-dependent effect of SARS-CoV-2 on Cho concentrations in the CCS has been observed. Considering the subjective threshold of age = 40 years, older patients showed significantly increased Cho concentrations in the CCS than older healthy controls (p = 0.02). NAA, Cr, and mI were unchanged. All metabolite concentrations in the CCS of younger post-COVID-19 patients remained unaffected by SARS-CoV-2. Cho did not show any difference between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients (p = 0.91).

Discussion
Our results suggest that SARS-CoV-2 disproportionately increases Cho concentration in the CCS among older post-COVID-19 patients compared to younger ones. The observed changes in Cho may be related to the microstructural reorganization in the CCS also reported in diffusion measurements rather than increased membrane turnover. These changes do not seem to be related to neuropsychological problems of the post-COVID-19 patients. Further metabolic studies are recommended to confirm these observations.
Clinical implications of non-breast cancer related findings on FDG-PET/CT scan prior to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer
Authors: van Olmen Josefien P. , Schrijver A. Marjolein , Stokkel Marcel P. M. , Loo Claudette E. , Gunster Jetske L. B. , Vrancken Peeters Marie-Jeanne T. F. D. , van Duijnhoven Frederieke H. , van der Ploeg Iris M. C. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Purpose
Breast cancer (BC) patients undergoing FDG-PET/CT scans for neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) may have additional non-BC related findings. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical implications of these findings.

Methods
We included BC patients who underwent an FDG-PET/CT scan in our institute between 2011–2020 prior to NAC. We focused on patients with an additional non-BC related finding (i.e. BC metastases were excluded) for which diagnostic work-up was performed. Information about the diagnostic work-up and the clinical consequences was retrospectively gathered. A revision of all FDG-PET/CT scans was conducted by an independent physician to assess the suspicion level of the additional findings.

Results
Of the 1337 patients who underwent FDG-PET/CT, 202 patients (15%) had an non-BC related additional finding for which diagnostic work-up was conducted, resulting in 318 examinations during the first year. The non-BC related findings were mostly detected in the endocrine region (26%), gastro-intestinal region (16%), or the lungs (15%). Seventeen patients (17/202: 8%, 17/1337: 1.3%) had a second primary malignancy. Only 8 patients (8/202: 4%, 8/1337: 0.6%) had a finding that was considered more prognosis-determining than their BC disease. When revising all FDG-PET/CT scans, 57 (202/57: 28%) of the patients had an additional finding categorized as low suspicious, suggesting no indication for diagnostic work-up.

Conclusion
FDG-PET/CT scans used for dissemination imaging in BC patients detect a high number of non-BC related additional findings, often clinically irrelevant and causing a large amount of unnecessary work-up. However, in 8% of the patients undergoing diagnostic work-up for an additional finding, a second primary malignancy was detected, warranting diagnostic attention in selected patients.