bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Experiences of intimate partner violence and valued living among women veterans: The role of self‐efficacy
Authors: Taverna Emily , Kline Nora , Kumar Shaina A. , Iverson Katherine M. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPredominantly cross‐sectional research suggests that self‐efficacy may play an important role in women's psychological health after experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). However, few studies have examined these associations over time or with respect to broader aspects of psychological well‐being. Valued living, which reflects behavioral engagement within personally important life domains, represents a key aspect of well‐being that may be negatively impacted by experiences of IPV. Participants were 190 women veterans who completed three web‐based surveys. We examined whether IPV experiences at Time 1 were associated with valued living at Time 3 (i.e., 4 years after Time 1) through self‐efficacy at Time 2 (i.e., 3 years after Time 1). We separately examined overall, psychological, physical, and sexual IPV and investigated lifetime and recent (i.e., past 6 months) IPV experiences for each subtype. Separate path analysis models indicated that lifetime overall, β = ‐.10, 95% CI [‐.19, ‐.02]; psychological, β = ‐.08, 95% CI [‐.17, ‐.001]; physical, β = ‐.10, 95% CI [‐.18, ‐.01]; and sexual, β = ‐.11, 95% CI [‐.22, ‐.01], IPV experiences were indirectly associated with less valued living through less self‐efficacy, whereas the indirect effect only emerged for recent physical IPV, β = ‐.26, 95% CI [‐.50, ‐.02], but not for recent overall, psychological, or sexual IPV. These findings suggest that experiencing IPV is associated with less self‐efficacy and valued living, which highlights the importance of providing early psychosocial interventions to enhance well‐being among individuals managing the effects of experiencing IPV.
Indigenous co‐stewardship of North American moose: recommendations and a vision for a restoration framework
Authors: Moore Seth A. , Severud William J. , Wolf Tiffany M. , Pelican Katharine , Bauerkemper Joseph , Carstensen Michelle , Windels Steven K. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractMoose (Alces alces; mooz [singular], moozoog [plural] in Anishinaabemowin, Ojibwe language) are an important species to many Indigenous rights‐holders and stakeholders throughout their circumpolar range. Management of moose can often lead to conflict when various perspectives of Indigenous nations are not recognized or appreciated. During the 55th North American Moose Conference and Workshop held in Grand Portage, Minnesota, USA, we held a workshop with 145 participants centered around co‐stewardship of moose among various Indigenous nations, federal, state, and provincial governments, academia, and non‐governmental agencies. Using a facilitator, the participants identified opportunities and challenges surrounding issues related to moose management. Participants then further identified priority improvements and action steps for co‐stewardship. Six core principles of Indigenous co‐stewardship were developed: 1) recognition of Indigenous Sovereignty, which specifies that co‐stewardship must begin with a recognition of the sovereignty of Indigenous nations and their inherent rights to manage, conserve, and preserve natural and cultural resources within their ancestral lands; 2) shared responsibility, where co‐stewardship is a shared responsibility between Indigenous nations, federal governments, and state governments; 3) cultural and ecological respect, which stipulates that co‐stewardship should honor the cultural significance of moose to Indigenous nations and recognize the ecological importance of moose within the broader ecosystem; 4) inclusive decision‐making, which details that co‐stewardship requires inclusive and equitable decision‐making processes that involve meaningful consultation and consent from Indigenous nations; 5) resource sharing and capacity building, where co‐stewardship involves the sharing of resources and knowledge between Indigenous and non‐Indigenous partners; and 6) adaptive management and sustainability, specifying that co‐stewardship should embrace adaptive management principles, where management strategies are continuously evaluated, adjusted, and improved based on new information and changing conditions. Some of the key takeaways from the workshop included that it will be essential to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing into an equitable and inclusive management system, there are existing models of co‐stewardship that can be built upon, it is critical to build trust among all key stakeholders and rights‐holders, and it will be important to establish formal and informal collaborative systems among all partners to support co‐stewardship at all levels. We discuss a study and synthesis on Indigenous co‐stewardship of moose and offer a synopsis and recommendations to advance restoration of moose in North America.
Mitigating the effects of PVC microplastics and mercury stress on rye (Secale cereale L.) plants using zinc oxide−nanoparticles
Authors: Okla Mohammad K. , Abbas Zahid Khorshid , Al‐Qahtani Salem Mesfir , Al‐Harbi Nadi Awad , Abdel‐Maksoud Mostafa A. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn present years, the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO‐NPs) has received great attention due to increase in the nutrient accumulation by plants for improving the capability of agronomic Zn biofortification. Although, the emergence of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) microplastics (MPs) as pollutants in agricultural soils is increasingly alarming, presenting significant toxic threats to soil ecosystems. The present work studied the impact of different levels of PVC‐MPs, namely 0 (no PVC‐MPs), 2, and 4 mg L−1, along with mercury (Hg) levels of 0 (no Hg), 10, and 25 mg kg−1 in the soil, while concurrently applying with ZnO‐NPs at 0 (no ZnO‐NPs), 50, and 100 μg mL−1 to rye (Secale cereale L.) plants. This study aimed to examine plant growth and biomass, photosynthetic pigments and gas exchange characteristics, oxidative stress indicators, and the response of various antioxidants (enzymatic and non‐enzymatic) and their specific gene expression, proline metabolism, the ascorbic acid–dehydroascorbic acid (AsA–GSH) cycle, and cellular fractionation in the plants. The research outcomes indicated that elevated levels of PVC‐MPs and Hg stress in the soil notably reduced plant growth and biomass, photosynthetic pigments, and gas exchange attributes. However, PVC‐MPs and Hg stress also induced oxidative stress in the roots and shoots of the plants by increasing malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and electrolyte leakage (EL) which also induced increased compounds of various enzymatic and non‐enzymatic antioxidants, and also the gene expression and sugar content. Furthermore, a significant increase in proline metabolism, the AsA–GSH cycle, and the pigmentation of cellular components was observed. Although, the application of ZnO‐NPs showed a significant increase in plant growth and biomass, gas exchange characteristics, enzymatic and non‐enzymatic compounds, and their gene expression and also decreased oxidative stress. In addition, the application of ZnO‐NPs enhanced cellular fractionation and decreased the proline metabolism and AsA–GSH cycle in S. cereale plants. These results open new insights for sustainable agriculture practices and hold immense promise in addressing the pressing challenges of heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils.
Impact of COVID‐19 on facial plastic surgery volumes: A large database analysis of pre‐ and post‐pandemic trends
Authors: Lorenz F. Jeffrey , Rothka Andrew J. , Schopper Heather K. , Lighthall Jessyka G. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectiveDuring the COVID‐19 pandemic, elective surgeries faced cancelations due to quarantine measures. The objective of this study was to assess facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS) volume before, during, and after the height of the pandemic on a national scale.MethodsThe TriNetX Research Network identified 68,101,098 individuals aged 18+ with healthcare interactions from 2017 to 2022. Rates of common FPRS surgeries and procedures were compared during March–August of each year, aligning with the pandemic lockdown.ResultsCompared to immediately before the pandemic in 2019, the 2020 pandemic peak saw an overall surgical volume reduction of −36.8%, with specific surgeries decreasing significantly: rhinoplasty (−28.6%), septoplasty (−34.0%), rhytidectomy (−54.9%), blepharoplasty (−40.7%), brow lift (−43.8%), ectropion/entropion repair (−35.6%), repair of blepharoptosis (−45.6%), correction of lagophthalmos (−29.9%), correction of lid retraction (−36.8%), and lipectomy (−41.8%) (p < .001). The procedural volume also decreased by 28.6%, encompassing reductions in various procedures: botulinum toxin A (−18.7%), facial filler (−40.7%), dermabrasion (−62.3%), chemical peel (−36.6%), and intralesional injection (−33.3%) (p < .001). In contrast to 2020, 2021 witnessed an increase of +75.0% in total surgical and +61.3% procedural volume: rhinoplasty (+81.0%), septoplasty (+74.7%), rhytidectomy (+143.4%), blepharoplasty (+81.7%), brow lift (+64.5%), ectropion/entropion repair (+55.2%), repair of blepharoptosis (+62.7%), correction of lagophthalmos (+39.0%), correction of lid retraction (+73.0%), lipectomy (+121.2%), botulinum toxin A (+52.4%), filler (+59.6%), dermabrasion (+91.8%), chemical peel (+78.8%), and intralesional injection (+67.3%) (p < .001). In 2022, rates of total surgeries (+8.5%) and procedures (+12.8%) surpassed pre‐pandemic levels from 2019 (p < .001).ConclusionsFPRS experienced significant pandemic‐induced decreases, followed by a notable recovery in subsequent years, with certain surgeries and procedures surpassing pre‐pandemic levels.Level of Evidence4.
Nanophotonics with Plasmonic Nanorod Metamaterials
Authors: Roth Diane J. , Krasavin Alexey V. , Zayats Anatoly V. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTaking advantage of their unique and tuneable electromagnetic properties, plasmonic metamaterials constitute a versatile platform for a variety of applications ranging from high‐resolution imaging, sensing and spontaneous emission engineering to ultrafast nonlinear optics and light polarization control. Here, recent advances in the design and applications of plasmonic metamaterials based on aligned metallic nanorod assemblies are reviewed, and the fast‐developing trends in their exploitation in nanophotonics are outlined. The fabrication of the nanorod‐based metamaterials is introduced and their linear and nonlinear optical properties are presented from both microscopic and phenomenological considerations. Multiscale structuring allowing precise engineering of the electromagnetic modes supported by the nanorod metamaterials, as well as nonlocal spatial dispersion effects and their impact on nanophotonic performance are discussed. To illustrate the developing field of practical applications of these metamaterials, some of their main application domains in sensing, photochemistry and nonlinear optics are overviewed and novel designs of anisotropic metamaterials directly derived from the nanorod architecture are introduced.
High‐β Lasing in Self‐Assembled Photonic‐Defect Microcavities with a Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Monolayer as Active Material
Authors: Koulas‐Simos Aris , Palekar Chirag C. , Gaur Kartik , Limame Imad , Shih Ching‐Wen , Rosa Bárbara L.T. , Ning Cun‐Zheng , Reitzenstein Stephan 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe investigation and development of innovative micro‐ and nanolasers using transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) monolayers as active materials is attracting considerable attention due to their unique electrical, mechanical, and optical properties. In this report, the fabrication of photonic‐defect microcavities that are self‐assembled and integrated into a dielectric distributed Bragg reflector structure that fully encapsulates a monolayer of tungsten diselenide () is detailed. The encapsulation process of the monolayer with hexagonal boron nitride generates air bubbles that induce parabolic photonic defects in the microcavity. These defects lead to a tight diameter‐dependent three‐dimensional optical confinement, which is confirmed by experimental studies and numerical simulations. In addition, a significant nonlinearity in the input‐output characteristics and excitation‐power‐dependent linewidth narrowing is observed in the resonators, indicating laser operation, which is verified by photon autocorrelation measurements. The photonic‐defect cavities are all formed on a single monolayer sample, suggesting potential advantages for multi‐wavelength emission photonic applications and facilitating TMDC‐based prestructured photonic‐defect microlasers for large‐scale fabrication.
Preoperative diffusion tensor imaging: Fiber‐trajectory‐distribution‐based tractography to identify facial nerve in vestibular schwannoma
Authors: Hu Qiming , Li Mingchu , Li Mengjun , Zeng Qingrun , Yu Jiangli , Wang Xu , Xia Ze , Xie Lei , Zhang Jiawei , Huang Jiahao , Liang Jiantao , Chen Ge , Wu Xiaolong , Feng Yuanjing 
Published: June 2024

AbstractPurposeTractography of the facial nerve based on diffusion MRI is instrumental before surgery for the resection of vestibular schwannoma, but no excellent methods usable for the suppression of motion and image noise have been proposed. The aim of this study was to effectively suppress noise and provide accurate facial nerve reconstruction by extend a fiber trajectory distribution function based on the fourth‐order streamline differential equations.MethodsPreoperative MRI from 33 patients with vestibular schwannoma who underwent surgical resection were utilized in this study. First, T1WI and T2WI were used to obtain mask images and regions of interest. Second, probabilistic tractography was employed to obtain the fibers representing the approximate facial nerve pathway, and these fibers were subsequently translated into orientation information for each voxel. Last, the voxel orientation information and the peaks of the fiber orientation distribution were combined to generate a fiber trajectory distribution function, which was used to parameterize the anatomical information. The parameters were determined by minimizing the cost between the trajectory of fibers and the estimated directions.ResultsQualitative and visual analyses were used to compare facial nerve reconstruction with intraoperative recordings. Compared with other methods (SD_Stream, iFOD1, iFOD2, unscented Kalman filter, parallel transport tractography), the fiber‐trajectory‐distribution‐based tractography provided the most accurate facial nerve reconstructions.ConclusionThe fiber‐trajectory‐distribution‐based tractography can effectively suppress the effect of noise. It is a more valuable aid for surgeons before vestibular schwannoma resection, which may ultimately improve the postsurgical patient's outcome.
Improvement of thermomechanical and dielectric properties of thermoplastic polyurethane using bismuth sodium titanate/carbon nanotube hybrid fillers
Authors: Wondu Eyob , Kim Jooheon 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe development of innovative composite materials through the amalgamation of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with bismuth sodium titanate (BNT) and carbon nanotube (CNT) fillers was investigated. Before the composite fabrication, the fillers' surfaces were treated to enhance their compatibility with the TPU matrix. Hybrid fillers of BNT and CNTs were fabricated by mixing the two types of filler particles through ball milling and subsequently annealing the mixture at 250°C. Melt‐blending and injection molding were utilized to synthesize the composites at 210°C processing temperature. The prepared composites showed significantly enhanced thermal conductivity, dielectric constant, thermal stability, and thermomechanical properties compared with the neat TPU matrix. For instance, the dielectric constant was enhanced by 340% upon the inclusion of 40 wt.% BNT and CNT fillers compared to the neat TPU matrix (40CBNT‐TPU has 13.2). In particular, the inclusion of BNT‐CNT particles in the TPU matrix improved the thermal conductivity of the TPU matrix by 1180% tremendously as compared to neat TPU (40CBNT‐TPU has 2.6 W/(m.K)).Highlights
Crystalline bismuth sodium titanate (BNT) is fabricated.
Degradation of 8 wt.% of the IPDI‐treated BNT proves surface treatment.
Dielectric constant (DC) improved by 340% compared to neat TPU.
Thermal conductivity (TC) enhanced 11.4 times compared to neat TPU.
Improvement in TC and DC will make it applicable in electronic materials.
Molecular dynamics simulation of the interaction of an Ar/CH4 plasma with a surface: Growth, structure, and sputtering of the deposited C:H films
Authors: Kandjani Glenn Otakandza , Brault Pascal , Mikikian Maxime , Michau Armelle , Hassouni Khaled 
Published: June 2024

AbstractMolecular dynamics simulations were performed to investigate the growth of hydrocarbon films with a surface at temperatures from 300 to 1000 K. The results show that C2H is the main precursor of film growth. The formed C:H films are mainly unsaturated and dominated by double bonds and CN3 carbon atoms. The evolution of the C:H film is considered under the bombardment of the two major ions (Ar+ and C2H3+) with energies ranging from 50 to 100 eV. Film sputtering is significant above 50 eV, while at lower energies, the atoms of the C2H3+ ions can be incorporated and contribute to the growth.
Exercise effects on cortical excitability in pain populations: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Pimenta Danielle Carolina , Cardenas‐Rojas Alejandra , Camargo Lucas , Lima Daniel , Kelso Julia , Navarro‐Flores Alba , Pacheco‐Barrios Kevin , Fregni Felipe 
Published: June 2024

AbstractBackgroundTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) studies examining exercise‐induced neuroplasticity in pain populations have produced contradictory findings. We conducted a systematic review to explore how exercise impacts cortical excitability in pain populations using TMS metrics. This review aims to summarize the effect sizes and to understand their sources of heterogeneity.MethodsWe searched multiple databases from inception to December 2022. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with any type of pain population, including acute and chronic pain; exercise interventions were compared to sham exercise or other active interventions. The primary outcomes were TMS metrics, and pain intensity was the secondary outcome. Risk of bias assessment was conducted using the Cochrane tool.ResultsThis review included five RCTs (n = 155). The main diagnoses were fibromyalgia and cervical dystonia. The interventions included submaximal contractions, aerobic exercise, physical therapy, and exercise combined with transcranial direct current stimulation. Three studies are considered to have a high risk of bias. All five studies showed significant pain improvement with exercise. The neurophysiological data revealed improvements in cortical excitability measured by motor‐evoked potentials; standardized mean difference = 2.06, 95% confidence interval 1.35–2.78, I2 = 19%) but no significant differences in resting motor threshold. The data on intracortical inhibition/facilitation (ICI/ICF) was not systematically analyzed, but one study (n = 45) reported higher ICI and lower ICF after exercise.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that exercise interventions positively affect pain relief by modifying corticospinal excitability, but their effects on ICI/ICF are still unclear. While the results are inconclusive, they provide a basis for further exploration in this area of research; future studies should focus on establishing standardized TMS measurements and exercise protocols to ensure consistent and reliable findings. A large‐scale RCT that examines various exercise interventions and their effects on cortical excitability could offer valuable insights to optimize its application in promoting neuroplasticity in pain populations.
Highly Permeable Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas Separation via Dual Defect‐Engineered Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework‐8
Authors: Seong Jeongho , Nam Ki Jin , An Heseong , Yu Seungho , Shin Ju Ho , Kim Ki Chul , Kang Sung Gu , Reddy K. S. S. V. Prasad , Hong Do‐Young , Kim Seok‐Jhin , Lee Jong Suk 
Published: June 2024

AbstractDefect engineering of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is a promising strategy for tailoring the interfacial characteristics between MOFs and polymers, aiming to create high‐performance mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). This study introduces a new approach using dual defective alkylamine (AA)‐modulated zeolitic imidazolate framework‐8 (DAZIF‐8), to develop high‐flux MMMs. Tributylamine (TBA) and triethylamine (TEA) monodentate ligands coordinate with zinc ions in varying compositions. A mixture of Zn(CH3COO)2·2H2O:2‐methylimidazole (Mim):AA in a 1:1.75:5 molar ratio facilitates high‐yield coordination between Zn and multiple organic ligands, including Zn‐Mim, Zn‐TEA, and Zn‐TBA (>80%). Remarkably, DAZIF‐8 containing 3 mol% TBA and 2 mol% TEA exhibits exceptional characteristics, such as a Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area of 1745 m2 g−1 and enhanced framework rigidity. Furthermore, dual Zn‐AA coordination sites on the framework's outer surface enhance compatibility with the polyimide (PI) matrix through electron donor–acceptor interactions, enabling the fabrication of high‐loading MMMs with excellent mechanical durability. Importantly, the PI/DAZIF‐8 (60/40 w/w) MMM demonstrates an unprecedented 759% enhancement in ethylene (C2H4) permeability (281 Barrer) with a moderate ethylene/ethane (C2H4/C2H6) selectivity of 2.95 compared to the PI, surpassing the polymeric upper limit for C2H4/C2H6 separation.
Hydrosilylation of Dihydrosilylium Ion Stabilized by Coordination of a σ‐Donating Ni(0) Ligand
Authors: Takahashi Shintaro , Baceiredo Antoine , Saffon‐Merceron Nathalie , Kato Tsuyoshi 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe hydrosilylation reactions of dihydrosilylium ion 2, stabilized by coordination of a σ‐donating Ni(0) fragment, has been investigated. Complex 2 with two reactive sites, dihydrosilylium and Ni(0) centers, readily reacts with diphenylacetylene via a selective mono‐hydrosilylation reaction to afford the corresponding Ni(0)‐stabilized (hydro)(vinyl)silylium ion 6. In the case of ethylene, three equivalents of olefin are consumed to give a cationic Ni(II)‐complex 7 featuring a Bu‐Si+‐NiII‐Et moiety with a NHC‐supported Si atom. DFT calculations indicate that the hydrosilylation proceeds by a classical (Chalk‐Harrod type) mechanism with the assistance of NHC ligand moving between Si and Ni centers according to their stabilization requirements.