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The combined application of rutin and silicon alleviates osmotic stress in maize seedlings by triggering accumulation of osmolytes and antioxidants’ defense mechanisms
Authors: Altansambar Namuun , Sezgin Muslu Asiye , Kadıoglu Asim 
Published: March 2024

AbstractSilicon (Si) has been shown to improve plant defenses against a variety of stresses. However, how rutin (Rut) affects stress factors is yet to be fully explored. Moreover, their combined role in osmotic stress response remains unclear. The current study was performed to determine how the use of Rut and Si, both separately and in combination, improved the physiological resilience of maize seedlings to two levels of osmotic stress (induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000). We aimed to enhance osmotic stress tolerance with the simultaneous use of Rut and Si. First, we selected the best water status and the lowest membrane damage enhancing concentration of Rut (60 ppm) and Si (1 mM) to research their tolerance and resistance to osmotic stress (moderate: 10% PEG, severe: 15% PEG). The application of Rut and Si separately and together reduced oxidative stress by decreasing the reactive oxygen species and improved the relative water content, osmoprotectants (proline, total soluble sugar, and glycine-betaine), ascorbate level, and some antioxidant defense-related enzyme activities and their gene expression in maize seedlings under osmotic stress. However, these effects were more promising under moderate stress. As a result, findings from the study indicate the synergistic effect of combined Rut and Si on osmotic stress tolerance in maize seedlings. Overall, the combination of Rut and Si was more effective than independent Rut and Si in reducing osmotic stress in maize seedlings. Here, it was clear that Rut played an active role in alleviating stress. This combined application can be useful for developing drought tolerance in crops for the agriculture sector.
Anti-nemic potential of Laurencia papillosa and Dilophys fasciola biosynthesized nano-extracts against tomato root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita
Authors: Soliman Gaziea M. , Nour Shaimaa A. , Mohammad Ayman A. , El‑Sawy Sameh M. , Murad Soha A. , Youssef Dalia A. , El-Nagdi Wafaa M. A. , Ibrahim Eman A. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractDue to the damaging effects of root-knot nematodes on crops and the dangerous effects of chemical nematicides on both people and the environment in Egypt, the purpose of this study was to assess the power of polysaccharides and polyphenol extracts as well as their nano-forms from marine algae (Laurencia papillosaandDilophys fasciola) used as eco-friendly alternatives for the control ofMeloidogyne incognita. The nano-forms of algal extracts efficiently suppressedM. incognitaegg hatching and increased juvenile mortality compared to the control. The tested treatments effectively decreased galls and egg masses of tomato roots compared to the control in the field.Dilophys fasciolaextract and its nano-form showed promising nematicidal activity compared toL. papillosaextract. Generally, algal treatments boosted tomato plant defense system againstM. incognitaby triggering the production of some biochemical constituents such as phenolic compounds, polyphenol oxidase and chitinase enzymes. Consequently, the productivity and quality parameters of tomato fruits significantly increased.
Mindfulness and Religiosity: Four Propositions to Advance a More Integrative Pedagogical Approach
Authors: Henning Marcus A. , Lyndon Mataroria , Ng Lillian , Sundram Frederick , Chen Yan , Webster Craig S. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn this commentary article, we critically discuss the need for greater understanding of intercultural and interreligious competence when teaching and applying the practice of mindfulness and contemplative meditation. We start by considering the predominant religious and belief systems that exist worldwide, how each system utilises meditation, and how this meditative practice can be linked to the experience of mindfulness. We then consider how mindfulness can be discussed when taught, through the cultivation of intercultural and interreligious competence. To create a clearer direction in the teaching of mindfulness within the context of interreligious competence, we present four propositions or considerations. We have also put forward a model that suggests mindfulness is a means to achieving greater understanding of self and, thus, more than a clinical tool for ameliorating observable malaise. Moreover, we assert that mindfulness and contemplative meditation practices lie on a continuum that provides the opportunity for self-realisation and optimal states of wellbeing. Our aim is to extend previous discussions on intercultural and interreligious competence as this relates to the practice of meditation. In addition, we continue the philosophical and pedagogical debate to enable teachers and students to optimise the full potential of meditation. In doing so, we create an expansive dialogue to enable teachers and students to engage in a richer and more accepting learning landscape.
Transarterial chemoembolization with/without immune checkpoint inhibitors plus tyrosine kinase inhibitors for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a single center, propensity score matching real-world study
Authors: Yuan Guosheng , Li Wenli , Zang Mengya , Li Rong , Li Qi , Hu Xiaoyun , Zhang Qi , Huang Wei , Ruan Jian , Pang Huajin , Chen Jinzhang 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Objectives
To explore the efficacy and safety of Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC).

Methods
456 patients with HCC receiving either TACE in combination with ICIs and TKIs (combination group, n = 139) or TACE monotherapy (monotherapy group, n = 317) were included from Apr 2016 to Dec 2021 in this retrospective study. We employed propensity score matching (PSM), performed 1:2 optimal pair matching, to balance potential bias.

Results
The mean follow-up time is 24.7 months (95% CI 22.6–26.8) for matched patients as of March 2022. After matching, the combination group achieved longer OS and PFS (median OS:21.9 vs. 16.3 months, P = 0.022; median PFS: 8.3 vs. 5.1 months, P < 0.0001) than TACE monotherapy group. The combination group had better objective response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) (ORR: 52.5% vs. 32.8%, P < 0.001; DCR: 82.7% vs. 59.6%, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis showed that patients who received “TKIs + ICIs” after the first TACE procedure (after TACE group) achieved longer OS than those before the first TACE procedure (before TACE group) (26.8 vs. 19.2 months, P = 0.011). Adverse events were consistent with previous studies of TACE-related trials.

Conclusions
TACE plus TKIs and ICIs appeared to deliver longer PFS and OS in HCC patients than TACE monotherapy. “TKIs + ICIs” co-treatment within 3 months after the first TACE procedure might be a better medication strategy.
Predicting Attitudes Towards the Exchange of Sexual Services for Payment: Variance in Gender Gaps Across the Nordic Countries
Authors: Johansson Isabelle , Hansen Michael A. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Introduction
This article explores how individual-level attitudes towards the exchange of sexual services for payment differ between the Nordic countries. The sparse existing research points to gender and general attitudes towards sexual behavior as powerful predictors of attitudes towards the exchange of sex for payment. However, there are no previous research agendas that attempt to explain variance in such attitudes including all the Nordic countries.

Methods
We estimate regression models utilizing data from the joint Wave 5 European Values Study (EVS)/World Values Survey (WVS) Wave 7 (EVS 2017; WVS, 2020) asking about the acceptability of prostitution to predict attitudes towards the exchange of sexual services for payment in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Results
The findings point to considerable variation in attitudes towards the exchange of sex for payment in the Nordic countries. The attitudinal differences align with how the different Nordic governments have approached the issue at hand. Moreover, the results suggest that gender and attitudes towards non-committal casual sex play a critical role in determining attitudes towards the exchange of sex for payment. The impact of attitudes towards non-committal casual sex on attitudes towards the acceptability of exchanging sex for payment is different for women when compared to men in four of the five countries.

Conclusions
The empirical results provide convincing evidence that women are less likely than men to translate liberal attitudes towards general sexual behavior into lenient attitudes towards the exchange of sex for payment.

Policy Implications
The results indicate that government policies play a crucial role in shaping public attitudes towards the exchange of sex for payment, and policymakers should consider the potential impact of their stance on the issue. Policymakers and others who want to shift attitudes towards the exchange of sex for payment in the Nordic region should be cognizant of their interconnectedness with gender and attitudes towards non-committal casual sex.
Study of the influence of additive manufacturing applicable surface treatment methods on mechanical part properties for use in aerospace applications
Authors: Rümmler Christin , Neumann Gregor R. H. , Groh Wolfram , Hähnel Falk , Grumbt Gundis , Tropschuh René , Schiemann Tom , Markmiller Johannes F. C. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe adequate assessment of the quality of parts produced by additive manufacturing is crucial for their application in the aviation industry. Therefore, parameters of the manufacturing process, which influence the part quality, have to be identified and quantified to reveal existing correlations. Besides, it is essential to gain an overall understanding of the influence of each step in the additive manufacturing chain, including also post-process treatments and inspection methods, on the data, which is used to develop a statement about the additively manufactured parts’ quality. The present study aims on forming such a comprehensive picture. For this purpose, 120 test specimens from AlSi10Mg were manufactured on an EOS M 290. Four different surface treatments (centrifugal blasting, barrel finishing, abrasive flow machining and turning & polishing) were applied to the specimens and compared to the as-built condition regarding the resulting material properties. The relative density, surface roughness, surface hardness, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, Young’s modulus and the fatigue properties were determined and analysed especially for correlations with the surface treatment and specimen positions in the build space. The surface roughness, fatigue properties and static tensile properties showed to be dependent on the applied surface treatment, while fewer correlations could be found regarding the surface hardness and relative part density. No clear indication was found relating one of the mentioned properties to certain areas in the build space.
Identification of synthetic wheat lines with broadly effective stripe rust resistance
Authors: Sandhu Karanjeet S. , Singh Davinder , Belayineh Fikrte Y. , Negash Tamrat , Khan Hanif , Bhardwaj Subhash C. , Baidya Suraj , Thapa Dhruba B. , Fayyaz Muhammad , Asad Shahzad , Randhawa Mandeep S. , Park Robert F. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractWheat stripe/yellow rust (WYR), caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is a major constraint in global wheat production. A set of 766 hexaploid synthetic wheat lines, including primary crosses of Triticum turgidum x Aegilops tauschii and their derivatives, were screened in artificially rust inoculated field nurseries for three seasons. From this set, a core set of 94 non-lodging lines with unique pedigrees and resistance to Pst that was consistent across years was established. The core set was tested for adult plant field response under field conditions for three seasons in Australia and at least one crop season in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nepal and Pakistan. It was also challenged with an array of well-defined Pst pathotypes at seedling growth stages in the greenhouse, and genotyped with molecular markers linked to the adult plant resistance (APR) genes Yr18, Yr36 and Yr46. Combined analysis of field rust responses, multi-pathotype seedling phenotyping and marker genotyping resolved seven classes of Pst resistance: uncatalogued (new) APR (UAPR, 11%), uncatalogued seedling resistance (USR, 46%), known seedling resistance (KSR, 5%), KSR + USR (2%), Yr18 + UAPR (4%), Yr18 + USR (29%) and Yr18 + KSR (3%). A majority of the lines carrying UAPR and USR either singly or in combination showed high levels of field resistance across all field sites and years of testing, demonstrating that these lines represent a valuable resource for breeding wheat for resistance to Pst.
Assessment of Different Methods for Enhancing Progressive Collapse Resistance of Irregular Reinforced Concrete Buildings Using Pushdown Analysis
Authors: Ebadi-Jamkhaneh Mehdi , Kontoni Denise-Penelope N. , Homaioon Ebrahimi Amir 
Published: March 2024

AbstractEnsuring structures meet rigorous structural requirements is paramount in mitigating progressive collapse risk. In this comprehensive investigation, we scrutinize the impact of four distinct mitigation techniques on the propensity for progressive collapse in a six-story building featuring irregular structural attributes. The study adheres to the concrete building construction code ACI 318-14 and evaluates methods that include: (a) reinforcing the reinforced concrete (RC) slab with high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs), (b) enhancing the RC slab with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs), (c) incorporating steel plate shear wall (SPSW) within specific columns, and (d) introducing an innovative approach named as the steel belt strip (SBS). In the context of 10 independent column loss scenarios conducted on the first floor, the nonlinear dynamic analysis reveals that HPFRCC effectively reduces vertical displacement under the removed column by up to 99.89% in certain scenarios. Meanwhile, the use of CFRP layers leads to reductions of up to 95% in vertical displacement, but with variations in effectiveness across scenarios. Notably, the SBS technique demonstrates remarkable potential by reducing vertical displacement by 97%, 89%, and 25.9% in different scenarios. This reduction, in conjunction with the mitigation of axial load on adjacent columns, makes the SBS a standout performer. Moreover, pushdown analysis indicates that, with the employment of these mitigation methods, the maximum loading factor can be increased up to 2.14 times in specific scenarios, significantly enhancing the structure’s resistance to progressive collapse. This pioneering research not only bolsters the resilience of irregular RC buildings but also holds profound implications for industry standards, risk assessment, and construction technology innovation.
Quantification of the local mechanical behavior in dissimilar metal welds using digital image correlation instrumented cross-weld tensile testing
Authors: Siefert W. , Buehner M. , Alexandrov B. T. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe local yielding behavior in base metal, heat-affected zone, fusion boundary region, and weld metal of low-alloy steel/Alloy 625 filler metal welds was quantified using digital image correlation instrumented cross-weld tensile test. The tested welds exhibited undermatching, matching, or overmatching weld metal yield strength with significant gradients in the local yielding behavior. An undermatching weld yielded at 69 MPa below the base metal yield stress, accumulating to 0.72% total strain. The base metal in an overmatching weld had 110 MPa lower yield strength than the weld metal. The strong strain hardening response in the Alloy 625 weld metal, within the uniform elongation range, and its constraining effect on the fusion boundary region and heat affected zone, led to extensive strain accumulation, necking, and final failure in the base metal of all tested welds. The yielding behavior of the tested welds was compared to stress-based criteria, utilizing minimum specified and as-delivered yield and ultimate tensile strength, and to strain-based criteria. The capability of digital image correlation instrumented cross-weld tensile testing to quantify local yielding and strain accumulation demonstrates potential application in proving conformity to stress-based and strain-based design criteria of dissimilar and matching filler metal welds.
When to Pull the Trigger: Conceptual Considerations for Approximating Head Acceleration Events Using Instrumented Mouthguards
Authors: Tooby James , Till Kevin , Gardner Andrew , Stokes Keith , Tierney Gregory , Weaving Daniel , Rowson Steve , Ghajari Mazdak , Emery Carolyn , Bussey Melanie Dawn , Jones Ben 
Published: March 2024

AbstractHead acceleration events (HAEs) are acceleration responses of the head following external short-duration collisions. The potential risk of brain injury from a single high-magnitude HAE or repeated occurrences makes them a significant concern in sport. Instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) can approximate HAEs. The distinction between sensor acceleration events, the iMG datum for approximating HAEs and HAEs themselves, which have been defined as the in vivo event, is made to highlight limitations of approximating HAEs using iMGs. This article explores the technical limitations of iMGs that constrain the approximation of HAEs and discusses important conceptual considerations for stakeholders interpreting iMG data. The approximation of HAEs by sensor acceleration events is constrained by false positives and false negatives. False positives occur when a sensor acceleration event is recorded despite no (in vivo) HAE occurring, while false negatives occur when a sensor acceleration event is not recorded after an (in vivo) HAE has occurred. Various mechanisms contribute to false positives and false negatives. Video verification and post-processing algorithms offer effective means for eradicating most false positives, but mitigation for false negatives is less comprehensive. Consequently, current iMG research is likely to underestimate HAE exposures, especially at lower magnitudes. Future research should aim to mitigate false negatives, while current iMG datasets should be interpreted with consideration for false negatives when inferring athlete HAE exposure.
Parenting and Problematic Social Media Use: A Systematic Review
Authors: Vossen Helen G. M. , van den Eijnden Regina J. J. M. , Visser Ilse , Koning Ina M. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPurpose of ReviewResearch on the relation between parenting and adolescents’ problematic social media use (PSMU) is relatively new and reveals rather mixed findings. This is likely due to a focus on different parenting factors as well as a diversity in outcomes of social media use. This paper is aimed at reviewing existing literature on parenting and adolescents’ PSMU and providing a reference for future research and intervention.Recent FindingsThere is consistent evidence that positive parent–child relationships as well as a positive family climate at home are related to less PSMU. Likewise, most studies indicate that positive parenting, parenting that is characterized by affection, responsiveness, and demandingness, is associated with less PSMU, whereas parenting characterized by inconsistency and control is associated with more PSMU. Findings concerning internet-specific parenting are far less consistent. Restrictive mediation shows a dual influence. When restrictive mediation constitutes rule setting, then a negative correlation with PSMU is found. However, when it refers to reactive restrictions, a positive association is found. Active mediation is not consistently correlated to PSMU. Finally, a clear and consistent positive correlation between parental phubbing and PSMU was found.SummaryThis review indicates that there is more consistent evidence that positive parent-child interactions and positive general parenting practices (e.g., affection and responsiveness) may help to prevent adolescents’ PSMU than internet-specific parenting practices that are aimed at guiding or restricting adolescents’ internet use. However, studies largely used a cross-sectional design and varied significantly in the conceptualization and operationalization of parenting practices. This review justifies further investigation which is needed to provide an integral prevention approach that includes parenting to support optimal adolescent development, including the prevention of PSMU.
Nanobiolubricant grinding: a comprehensive review
Authors: Song Yu-Xiang , Li Chang-He , Zhou Zong-Ming , Liu Bo , Sharma Shubham , Dambatta Yusuf Suleiman , Zhang Yan-Bin , Yang Min , Gao Teng , Liu Ming-Zheng , Cui Xin , Wang Xiao-Ming , Xu Wen-Hao , Li Run-Ze , Wang Da-Zhong 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), which considers the cost, sustainability, flexibility, and quality, has been actively explored by scholars. Nanoadditive phases have been widely investigated as atomizing media for MQL, aimed at enhancing the heat transfer and friction reduction performance of vegetable-oil-based biolubricants. However, the industrial application of nano-enhanced biolubricants (NEBL) in grinding wheels and workpiece interfaces as a cooling and lubricating medium still faces serious challenges, which are attributed to the knowledge gap in the current mapping between the properties and grindability of NEBL. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of research developments in NEBL grinding, highlighting the key challenges, and clarifies the application of blind spots. Firstly, the physicochemical properties of the NEBL are elaborated from the perspective of the base fluid and nanoadditive phase. Secondly, the excellent grinding performance of the NEBL is clarified by its distinctive film formation, heat transfer, and multiple-field mobilization capacity. Nanoparticles with high thermal conductivity and excellent extreme-pressure film-forming properties significantly improved the high-temperature and extreme-friction conditions in the grinding zone. Furthermore, the sustainability of applying small amounts of NEBL to grinding is systematically evaluated, providing valuable insights for the industry. Finally, perspectives are proposed to address the engineering and scientific bottlenecks of NEBL. This review aims to contribute to the understanding of the effective mechanisms of NEBL and the development of green grinding technologies.