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Product differentiation in the fruit industry: Lessons from trademarked apples
Authors: Amin Modhurima Dey , Badruddoza Syed , McCluskey Jill J. , Astill Gregory 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWe derive price premiums for patented or trademarked apple varieties, also known as “club apples,” compared to open‐variety apples. We use an expansive retail scanner dataset, along with unique data on apple taste characteristics, to estimate monthly club apple premiums for 2008–2018. We find that club apple premiums are around 29% and have consistently decreased from 35% in 2008 to 22% in 2018. Positive club apple premiums relate to consumers' preferences for juicier, more acidic, and sweeter apples. We do not find evidence that consumers place value on the exclusivity of purchasing more expensive and limited varieties. Hence club premiums exist in the market by meeting the demand of consumer segments for apples with distinct taste attributes rather than replacing the demand of traditional consumers who prefer open varieties. We use a vector error correction framework to find short‐run and long‐run determinants of club apple premiums. In the short run, the sales of club varieties may positively associate with the sales of open varieties, given the premium and cost factors. However, in the long run, there is a negative cointegrated relationship between club apple sales, open apple sales, and club apple premiums; and an increase in club apple sales is adversely related to the open apple sales and club premiums. The high initial premiums of protected club varieties have provided incentives for the development of uniquely differentiated apple varieties, while in the long term as production expands, premiums decrease making club varieties less expensive for consumers [EconLit Citations: L66, Q11].
Tracking handgrip strength in Kendo athletes from university to middle and older adulthood
Authors: Abe Takashi , Machida Shuichi , Nakamura Mitsuru , Kohmura Yoshimitsu , Suzuki Koya , Abe Akemi , Nakano Masaki , Loenneke Jeremy P. , Naito Hisashi 
Published: April 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the current handgrip strength (HGS) of Kendo athletes with their HGS when they were in university (up to 50 years).MethodsEighty male graduates who were Kendo club members during their university days performed anthropometric and HGS measurements, and these HGS were compared with those measured during their university days (mean age of 19.5 years old).ResultsThere was no evidence of a statistical difference in HGS between the current measurement and the measurement taken during university [−0.64 (−1.9, 0.67) kg, p = .336]. There was, however, evidence that the difference in HGS depended upon the current age of the individual (t = −6.43, p < .001). When probing the interaction, there were statistical differences between the ages of 24.6 and 38.2 years and between the ages of 47.4 and 69.9 years. Strength increased across time in the younger participants and decreased for those who were older. Between the ages of 38.9 and 46.1 years, there was no evidence of a statistical difference indicating a maintenance of strength.ConclusionThe HGS of Kendo club graduates, which they acquired during their formative years, continued to increase even after they graduated from university and entered their 30s. However, their HGS decreased from age 50, even though they practiced Kendo.
Neurodevelopmental disorder in a patient with HMBS and SCN3A variants—A possibly blended phenotype further delineating autosomal recessive HMBS related disease
Authors: M Kłaniewska , M Rydzanicz , J Bladowska , A Borys ‐ Iwanicka , K Iwanicka ‐ Pronicka , R Wasilewski , E Odnoczko , A Zubkiewicz‐Kucharska , R Smigiel , R Ploski 
Published: April 2024

AbstractMonoallelic pathogenic HMBS variants are a well‐established cause of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), whereas biallelic pathogenic variants may cause HMBS‐related leukoencephalopathy which remains a poorly characterized disorder. We describe an 8‐year‐old girl with hypotonia, hearing impairment, horizontal nystagmus, bilateral strabismus, impaired visual acuity, and optic nerve atrophy. She had no epilepsy but sleep electroencephalogram showed paroxysmal changes in the right hemisphere with secondary generalizations. Brain magnetic resonance imaging was unremarkable apart from a few small white matter hyperintensities. Exome sequencing (ES) initially prioritized a SCN3A c.3822G>A de novo variant whose sole causative role was eventually questioned as not fully compatible with symptoms. ES reanalysis revealed a homozygous c.674G>A HMBS variant. In the monoallelic form this variant is a known cause of AIP, whereas in trans with another HMBS pathogenic variant it was associated with the HMBS‐related leukoencephalopathy in four individuals. Despite lack of signs/symptoms of porphyria, literature analysis suggested that HMBS c.674G>A likely contributed to the disease either as the sole cause or together with SCN3A c.3822G>A as a part of blended phenotype. Our report adds to the relatively small number of described cases of HMBS‐related leukoencephalopathy and emphasizes that autosomal recessive form of HMBS disease can be present in the absence of porphyria symptoms.
Reactions of Diaminonaphthalenes with a Cage‐Opened C60 Derivative
Authors: Huang Guanglin , Sadai Shumpei , Hashikawa Yoshifumi , Murata Yasujiro 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe reactions of cage‐opened C60 derivatives with aromatic diamines are known to cause an orifice‐enlargement in association with incorporating extended π‐systems. The present work focuses on 1,2‐, 2,3‐, and 1,8‐diaminonaphthalenes for the synthesis of a series of naphthalene‐fused fullerene derivatives. For the former two, orifice enlargement proceeded by cleaving two C=C bonds to afford an opening with a ring‐atom count of 20, in which the naphthalene moiety was fused by a pyrazine ring. For the reaction with 1,8‐diaminonaphthalene, only one C=C bond was cleaved to give a 17‐membered‐ring opening where the diaminonaphthalene moiety was fused by a pyrimidine ring.
Recurrence morbidity of olfactory neuroblastoma
Authors: Melder Katie , Mace Jess C. , Choby Garret , Almeida Joao Paulo , Champagne Pierre‐Olivier , Chan Erik , Ciporen Jeremy , Chaskes Mark B. , Fernandez‐Miranda Juan , Fung Nicholas K. , Gardner Paul , Hwang Peter , Ji Keven Seung Yong , Kalyvas Aristotelis , Kong Keonho A. , Patel Chirag , Patel Zara , Celda Maria Peris , Pinheiro‐Neto Carlos D. , Snyderman Carl , Thorp Brian D. , Van Gompel Jamie J. , Zenonos Georgios , Zwagerman Nathan T. , Sanusi Olabisi , Wang Eric W. , Geltzeiler Mathew 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundWith modern treatment paradigms, olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) has favorable overall survival (OS); however, the incidence of recurrence remains high. The primary aims of this study were to delineate the prognosis of recurrence of ONB and explore how recurrence subsites are associated with OS, disease‐specific survival (DSS), and further recurrence.MethodsA retrospective chart review of ONB cases from nine academic centers between 2005 and 2021 was completed. Tumor characteristics, recurrence subsites, timelines to recurrence, additional recurrences, and survival estimates were determined using descriptive and time‐to‐event analyses.ResultsA final cohort of 233 patients was identified, with 70 (30.0%) patients recurring within 50.4 (standard deviation ±40.9) months of diagnosis on average, consisting of local (50%), neck (36%), intracranial (9%), and distant (6%) recurrence. Compared with subjects without recurrence, patients with recurrence had significantly different primary American Joint Committee on Cancer T stage (p < 0.001), overall stage (p < 0.001), and modified Kadish scores (p < 0.001). Histopathology identified that dural involvement and positive margins were significantly greater in recurrent cases. First recurrence was significantly associated with worse 5‐year DSS (hazard ratio = 5.62; p = 0.003), and subjects with neck or local recurrence had a significantly better DSS compared to intracranial or distant recurrence.ConclusionsRecurrent cases of ONB have significantly different stages and preoperative imaging factors. Patients with local or neck recurrence, however, have better DSS than those with intracranial or distant recurrence, independent of initial tumor stage or Hyams grade. Identifying specific factors that confer an increased risk of recurrence and DSS is important for patient counseling in addition to surveillance planning.
High Frequency of Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients with SOD1 Pathogenic Variants
Authors: Calvo Andrea , Moglia Cristina , Canosa Antonio , Manera Umberto , Vasta Rosario , Grassano Maurizio , Daviddi Margherita , De Mattei Filippo , Matteoni Enrico , Gallone Salvatore , Brunetti Maura , Sbaiz Luca , Cabras Sara , Peotta Laura , Palumbo Francesca , Iazzolino Barbara , Mora Gabriele , Chiò Adriano 
Published: April 2024

ObjectiveWhile the cognitive‐behavioral characteristics of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients carrying C9orf72 pathological repeat expansion have been extensively studied, our understanding of those carrying SOD1 variants is mostly based on case reports. The aim of this paper is to extensively explore the cognitive‐behavioral characteristics of a cohort of ALS patients carrying pathogenetic variants of SOD1 gene, comparing them to patients without pathogenetic variants of 46 ALS‐related genes (wild‐type [WT]‐ALS) and healthy controls.MethodsAll ALS patients seen at the Turin ALS expert center in the 2009–2021 period who underwent both cognitive/behavioral and extensive genetic testing were eligible to be included in the study. Only patients with SOD1 pathogenetic variants (n = 28) (SOD1‐ALS) and WT‐ALS (n = 829) were enrolled in the study. A series of 129 controls was also included.ResultsAmong the 28 SOD1‐ALS patients, 16 (57.1%) had normal cognitive function, 5 (17.9%) isolated cognitive impairment (ALSci) (17.9%), 6 (21.4%) isolated behavioral impairment (ALSbi), 1 (3.6%) cognitive and behavioral impairment (ALScbi), and no one ALS‐FTD. SOD1‐ALS performed worse than controls in all explored domains, in particular Social Cognition and Language domains. SOD1‐ALS patients had similar scores in all tests compared to WT‐ALS, except the Story‐based Empathy Task (SET), where they performed worse.InterpretationCognitive‐behavioral impairment is much more common in SOD1 patients than previously assumed. SOD1‐ALS are characterized by a more frequent impairment of Social Cognition and, less markedly, of Language domains. These findings have relevant implication both in the clinical and in the research setting, also considering recently approved treatment for SOD1‐ALS. ANN NEUROL 2024;96:150–158
Monolithic Interphase Enables Fast Kinetics for High‐Performance Sodium‐Ion Batteries at Subzero Temperature
Authors: Feng Yi‐Hu , Liu Mengting , Wu Junxiu , Yang Chao , Liu Qiang , Tang Yongwei , Zhu Xu , Wei Guang‐Xu , Dong Haojie , Fan Xin‐Yu , Chen Si‐Fan , Hao Wenyu , Yu Lianzheng , Ji Xiao , You Ya , Wang Peng‐Fei , Lu Jun 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn spite of the competitive performance at room temperature, the development of sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) is still hindered by sluggish electrochemical reaction kinetics and unstable electrode/electrolyte interphase under subzero environments. Herein, a low‐concentration electrolyte, consisting of 0.5M NaPF6 dissolving in diethylene glycol dimethyl ether solvent, is proposed for SIBs working at low temperature. Such an electrolyte generates a thin, amorphous, and homogeneous cathode/electrolyte interphase at low temperature. The interphase is monolithic and rich in organic components, reducing the limitation of Na+ migration through inorganic crystals, thereby facilitating the interfacial Na+ dynamics at low temperature. Furthermore, it effectively blocks the unfavorable side reactions between active materials and electrolytes, improving the structural stability. Consequently, Na0.7Li0.03Mg0.03Ni0.27Mn0.6Ti0.07O2//Na and hard carbon//Na cells deliver a high capacity retention of 90.8 % after 900 cycles at 1C, a capacity over 310 mAh g−1 under −30 °C, respectively, showing long‐term cycling stability and great rate capability at low temperature.
Maize‐derived zein/acrylic hybrid emulsion for superior skin adhesion and water resistance in cosmetic adhesives
Authors: Kang Min Yeong , Choi Jaehyouk , Shin Seunghan , Kwon Kiok 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWaterborne acrylic emulsions are considered suitable materials for cosmetic skin adhesives because of their positive attributes, such as their safe water‐based polymerization process and low volatile‐organic‐compound emissions. The significant challenge of inadequate water resistance in emulsion adhesives, which is primarily caused by the excess surfactants retained at the interface of emulsion particles upon film formation, necessitates urgent resolution for their viable application as cosmetic adhesives. Zein, a corn‐derived protein, possesses hydrophobic amino acids that provide exceptional water‐repellent characteristics. Therefore, zein is expected to exhibit a remarkable skin‐adhesion attribute. This paper presents the introduction of a pioneering zein/acrylic hybrid emulsion exhibiting remarkable skin adhesion and water resistance, which was achieved through the use of zein, a corn‐derived protein. After formation, the zein/ sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) complex can unfold the zein chain, thereby enhancing skin adhesion, while concurrently inhibiting surfactant migration to enhance water resistance. The zein/SDS complex was introduced into the Pre‐emulsion (PE) manufacturing process during emulsion polymerization. As expected, the zein/acrylic hybrid emulsion demonstrated favorable skin adhesion and a notable improvement in water resistance. This approach presents a promising avenue for the practical application of emulsion nanoparticles as eco‐friendly cosmetic adhesives, offering excellent durability and skin adhesion through the utilization of naturally derived proteins.
Comparative assessment of eDNA metabarcoding and longline deployments for elasmobranch surveying across a large tropical marine park network
Authors: West Katrina M. , Harry Alastair V. , Payet Sam , Harvey Euan ,   Dambimangari Rangers,   Bardi‐Jawi Rangers,   Karajarri Rangers,   Yawuru Country Managers, Travers Michael J. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Medium‐ to large‐scale marine protected areas (MPAs) are playing an increasingly important role in global marine biodiversity conservation. A key question is “how do we collect relevant data on biodiversity and population trends to inform their design and measure success?”
This question is particularly relevant for marine taxa that are difficult to survey, such as sharks and rays, and where populations may occur over vast areas. Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has proven to be an effective sampling method and may provide a solution to these challenges; however, it remains unclear how its sampling effectiveness compares with traditionally used methods for elasmobranch surveying.
Here, we directly compared the efficacy of eDNA metabarcoding and demersal longline deployments to survey elasmobranchs across 31 sites over a 55,000 km2 area of the Kimberley and Roebuck Australian Marine Parks in Australia's North‐west Marine Parks Network.
In total, we documented 49 unique elasmobranch taxa, 36 of which were detected by eDNA and 32 (from a total of 815 captured sharks) by longline. A combined approach yielded over 34% more elasmobranch taxa than either method alone.
Site community compositions varied between the two survey methods; notably eDNA was able to detect species from outside of the immediate sampling area, although this was still consistent with a detection radius of a few kilometres, highlighting a particular use in rugose reef habitats where it is difficult to deploy longlines.
In investigating the quantitative use of eDNA data, we report that eDNA metabarcoding read abundance (count) data was poorly correlated with longline aggregate catch (count and biomass) data across raw, relative and rank abundance measures. However, we found that in multivariate analyses, both binary (presence–absence) and abundance (after square‐root transformation) datasets produced highly similar ordination patterns, largely segregating method (eDNA vs. longline), followed by latitude and depth.
Lastly, we identified required levels of eDNA replication and longline deployments to maximize captured elasmobranch diversity.
This study sets an integrated, georeferenced baseline and long‐term monitoring approach for the management and conservation of elasmobranch diversity within this unique marine park network.
Composite Graphene‐Modified Aluminum Foil Cathode Current Collectors for Lithium‐ion Battery with Enhanced Mechanical and Electrochemical Performances
Authors: Zhou Yiao , Wang Huiqi , Wang Junying 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAluminum foil is a typical cathode collector in lithium‐ion batteries, yet it encounters various issues, including restricted contact with the active substance, poor adhesion, and regional corrosion associated with the electrolyte. Although conventional carbon‐coated aluminum foils partially alleviate such problems, they suffer from excess weight and thickness of their carbon layers. Here a simple casting method to prepare Ketjen Black/aqueous graphene dispersion slurry modified aluminum foil (KB‐AGD‐Al‐CCs) and graphene micro‐sheets/aqueous graphene dispersion slurry modified aluminum foil (GM‐AGD‐Al‐CCs). Our results indicate that batteries utilizing graphene‐modified aluminum foils exhibited superior electrochemical performance compared with that of carbon‐coated aluminum foils. The lithium‐ion battery employing GM‐AGD‐Al‐CCs as cathode current collectors exhibits reversible specific capacities of 155, 118, and 92.5 mAh/g at current densities of 0.1, 5, and 10 C. After cycling for 1800 cycles at 5 and 10 C, its specific capacities remain at 91 and 77.5 mAh/g. Combing contact angle measurement, electrical conductivity test with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy indicates that the graphene coating decreases the contact angle between the commercial LiFePO4 and current collector, increases the electrical conductivity of the electrode and adhesion. Moreover, the inclusion of GM and KB as conductive additives compensates for graphene‘s low interlayer conductivity by forming a conductive network.
Developing a High‐Performing Spinel LiMn2O4 Cathode Material with Unique Morphology, Fast Cycling and Scaled Manufacture
Authors: Pal Urbi , Roy Binayak , Hasanpoor Meisam , Ilbeygi Hamid , Mendes Tiago , Kerr Robert , Vazhapully Lakshmi , Song Chris , Wang Dabin , Boot‐Handford Matt , Sceats Mark G. , Forsyth Maria , Al‐Masri Danah , Howlett Patrick C. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractHigh power application of Li‐battery remains a challenge due to the lack of stable fast‐charging cathode materials. Lithium manganese oxide (LMO) cathode is very promising due to its high operating voltage and fast charging ability; however, the associated Mn‐dissolution is one of the main hindrances to its practical applicability. In this work, we demonstrate for the first time the use of a commercially scalable method through a proprietary Calix flash calcination (CFC) technology to develop high‐performance electrode materials where a novel CXL LMO material was manufactured and tested. CXL LMO|Li metal cell showed a reversible specific capacity of 110 mAh/g with 99 % retention after 100 cycles and showed excellent rate performance up to 20 C current rate (~20 mA/cm2 current density). CXL LMO|Graphite cell (areal capacity 1 mAh/cm2) was also reported with 86 % capacity retention over more than 500 cycles. Cross‐section morphology revealed a unique multi‐layered structure that was retained at the core of the novel LMO material. It obtained lesser Mn dissolution compared to commercial LMO. The scalable synthesis procedure through CFC technology, can be broadly applicable to produce unique electrode morphology as demonstrated here for the CXL LMO representing a promising pathway for electrode manufacturing for high‐power Li‐batteries.
A pyrene‐based chromo‐fluorogenic probe for specific detection of sarin gas mimic, diethylchlorophosphate
Authors: Chourasia Jyoti , Tohora Najmin , Sultana Tuhina , Mahato Manas , Maiti Arpita , Ahamed Sabbir , Das Sudhir Kumar 
Published: April 2024

AbstractNerve agents are becoming serious issues for the healthy and sustainable environment of modern civilization. Therefore, its detection and degradation are of paramount importance to the scientific community. In the present contribution, we have introduced a chromo‐fluorogenic pyrene‐based probe, (E)‐2‐methoxy‐3‐(pyren‐1‐ylimino)‐3,8a‐dihydro‐2H‐chromen‐4‐ol (PMCO) to detect sarin stimulant diethylchlorophosphate (DCP) in solution and gaseous phases. On inserting DCP in PMCO solution, a visual colorimetric change from yellow to clear colourless in daylight and highly intensified blue fluorescence was observed instantly under a 365 nm portable UV lamp light. PMCO has outstanding selectivity and high sensitivity with a limit of detection of 1.32 μM in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) medium and 77.5 nM in 20% H2O‐DMSO. A handy strained paper strip‐based experiment was demonstrated to recognize DCP in a mixture of similar toxic analytes. A dip‐stick experiment was performed to identify DCP vapour, and may be used as an effective photonic tool. We also demonstrated real sample analysis utilizing different DCP‐spiked water samples and validating DCP detection even in various types of soils such as sand, field, and mud. Therefore, this present study provides an effective chemosensor for instant and on‐site detection of toxic nerve agents in dangerous circumstances.
Understanding the influence of implicit theories on donor's preference for time or money
Authors: Song Doori , Rim Hyejoon 
Published: April 2024

AbstractCharitable giving depends on either time or money. Understanding what motivates donors to choose one resource over the other is crucial for various nonprofit organizations. This research, rooted in implicit theories, examines how donors' beliefs about the fixedness or malleability of human attributes influence their preference of donation resource. Three experiments revealed that donors who believe human traits are fixed (entity theory) are more inclined to donate money, while those who view human nature as malleable (incremental theory) are more likely to donate time. The results also suggest that analytic thinking mediates the monetary donations of entity theorists, whereas holistic thinking influences incremental theorists to give their time. This study provides invaluable insights for nonprofit organizations aiming to optimize their fundraising strategies, illustrating how beliefs about human nature can sway preferences for different donation resources.