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Plant networks are more connected by invasive brome and native shrub facilitation in Central California drylands
Authors: Lortie C. J. , Brown Charlotte , Haas-Desmarais Stephanie , Lucero Jacob , Callaway Ragan , Braun Jenna , Filazzola Alessandro 
Published: April 2024

AbstractDominant vegetation in many ecosystems is an integral component of structure and habitat. In many drylands, native shrubs function as foundation species that benefit other plants and animals. However, invasive exotic plant species can comprise a significant proportion of the vegetation. In Central California drylands, the facilitative shrub Ephedra californica and the invasive Bromus rubens are widely dispersed and common. Using comprehensive survey data structured by shrub and open gaps for the region, we compared network structure with and without this native shrub canopy and with and without the invasive brome. The presence of the invasive brome profoundly shifted the network measure of centrality in the microsites structured by a shrub canopy (centrality scores increased from 4.3 under shrubs without brome to 6.3, i.e. a relative increase of 42%). This strongly suggests that plant species such as brome can undermine the positive and stabilizing effects of native foundation plant species provided by shrubs in drylands by changing the frequency that the remaining species connect to one another. The net proportion of positive and negative associations was consistent across all microsites (approximately 50% with a total of 14% non-random co-occurrences on average) suggesting that these plant-plant networks are rewired but not more negative. Maintaining resilience in biodiversity thus needs to capitalize on protecting native shrubs whilst also controlling invasive grass species particularly when associated with shrubs.
Predicting non-muscle invasive bladder cancer outcomes using artificial intelligence: a systematic review using APPRAISE-AI
Authors: Kwong Jethro C. C. , Wu Jeremy , Malik Shamir , Khondker Adree , Gupta Naveen , Bodnariuc Nicole , Narayana Krishnateja , Malik Mikail , van der Kwast Theodorus H. , Johnson Alistair E. W. , Zlotta Alexandre R. , Kulkarni Girish S. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAccurate prediction of recurrence and progression in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is essential to inform management and eligibility for clinical trials. Despite substantial interest in developing artificial intelligence (AI) applications in NMIBC, their clinical readiness remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to critically appraise AI studies predicting NMIBC outcomes, and to identify common methodological and reporting pitfalls. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched from inception to February 5th, 2024 for AI studies predicting NMIBC recurrence or progression. APPRAISE-AI was used to assess methodological and reporting quality of these studies. Performance between AI and non-AI approaches included within these studies were compared. A total of 15 studies (five on recurrence, four on progression, and six on both) were included. All studies were retrospective, with a median follow-up of 71 months (IQR 32−93) and median cohort size of 125 (IQR 93−309). Most studies were low quality, with only one classified as high quality. While AI models generally outperformed non-AI approaches with respect to accuracy, c-index, sensitivity, and specificity, this margin of benefit varied with study quality (median absolute performance difference was 10 for low, 22 for moderate, and 4 for high quality studies). Common pitfalls included dataset limitations, heterogeneous outcome definitions, methodological flaws, suboptimal model evaluation, and reproducibility issues. Recommendations to address these challenges are proposed. These findings emphasise the need for collaborative efforts between urological and AI communities paired with rigorous methodologies to develop higher quality models, enabling AI to reach its potential in enhancing NMIBC care.
Near-infrared PAINT localization microscopy via chromophore replenishment of phytochrome-derived fluorescent tag
Authors: Lu Kai , Wazawa Tetsuichi , Matsuda Tomoki , Shcherbakova Daria M. , Verkhusha Vladislav V. , Nagai Takeharu 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBacterial phytochromes are attractive molecular templates for engineering fluorescent proteins (FPs) because their near-infrared (NIR) emission significantly extends the spectral coverage of GFP-like FPs. Existing phytochrome-based FPs covalently bind heme-derived tetrapyrrole chromophores and exhibit constitutive fluorescence. Here we introduce Rep-miRFP, an NIR imaging probe derived from bacterial phytochrome, which interacts non-covalently and reversibly with biliverdin chromophore. In Rep-miRFP, the photobleached non-covalent adduct can be replenished with fresh biliverdin, restoring fluorescence. By exploiting this chromophore renewal capability, we demonstrate NIR PAINT nanoscopy in mammalian cells using Rep-miRFP.
Multi-step FRET systems based on discrete supramolecular assemblies
Authors: Chen Dengli , Xiao Tangxin , Monflier Éric , Wang Leyong 
Published: April 2024

AbstractFluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) from the excited state of the donor to the ground state of the acceptor is one of the most important fluorescence mechanisms and has wide applications in light-harvesting systems, light-mediated therapy, bioimaging, optoelectronic devices, and information security fields. The phenomenon of sequential energy transfer in natural photosynthetic systems provides great inspiration for scientists to make full use of light energy. In recent years, discrete supramolecular assemblies (DSAs) have been successively constructed to incorporate donor and multiple acceptors, and to achieve multi-step FRET between them. This perspective describes recent advances in the fabrication and application of DSAs with multi-step FRET. These DSAs are categorized based on the non-covalent scaffolds, such as amphiphilic nanoparticles, host-guest assemblies, metal-coordination scaffolds, and biomolecular scaffolds. This perspective will also outline opportunities and future challenges in this research area.
Extracting high-order cosmological information in galaxy surveys with power spectra
Authors: Wang Yuting , Zhao Gong-Bo , Koyama Kazuya , Percival Will J. , Takahashi Ryuichi , Hikage Chiaki , Gil-Marín Héctor , Hahn ChangHoon , Zhao Ruiyang , Zhang Weibing , Mu Xiaoyong , Yu Yu , Zhu Hong-Ming , Ge Fei 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe reconstruction method was proposed more than a decade ago to boost the signal of baryonic acoustic oscillations measured in galaxy redshift surveys, which is one of key probes for dark energy. After moving the observed overdensities in galaxy surveys back to their initial position, the reconstructed density field is closer to a linear Gaussian field, with higher-order information moved back into the power spectrum. We find that by jointly analysing power spectra measured from the pre- and post-reconstructed galaxy samples, higher-order information beyond the 2-point power spectrum can be efficiently extracted, which generally yields an information gain upon the analysis using the pre- or post-reconstructed galaxy sample alone. This opens a window to easily use higher-order information when constraining cosmological models.
Bioinspired and biomimetic protein-based fibers and their applications
Authors: Schiller Tim , Scheibel Thomas 
Published: April 2024

AbstractProtein-based fibers combine unique mechanical properties with biocompatibility and biodegradability, and often outperform polymer-based fibers. Furthermore, a growing need for sustainable materials has triggered a revival in the study of protein fibers, including keratin, collagen, elastin, and silk, which do not require environmentally damaging petrochemicals for their synthesis. Nowadays, bioinspired research intends to mimic the underlying proteins as well as their natural assembly or spinning processes, to achieve fibers with properties equivalent to those of their natural counterparts. Protein-based fibers can also be used to mimic functions in nature, which can otherwise not be achieved with synthetic polymer-based fibers. Here, we review promising protein fibers, their synthesis, and applications, such as air and water filtration, energy conversion, smart textiles, and in biosensoring and biomedical fields.
The North Sea rift basement records extensional collapse of the Caledonian orogen
Authors: Fossen Haakon , Polonio Israel , Bauck Marit Stokke , Cavalcante Carolina 
Published: April 2024

AbstractOur knowledge of crystalline basement rocks flooring continental rift basins, rifted margin deposits, and foreland basins is poor, yet important for understanding basin evolution, crustal heat production, petroleum maturation, and for offshore mineral exploration. Using the northern North Sea rift as an example, we demonstrate how modern broadband seismic data can be utilized to unravel basement lithology and structure at a previously unprecedented level of detail. In our case study, we have discovered a pre-rift Caledonian basement with a folded structural pattern very similar to Devonian collapse-related structures onshore Western Norway. The data indicate that the collapse-generated Caledonian infrastructure extends >100 km into the northern North Sea, defining a wide zone of Caledonian crust that turned hot and mobilized vertically by upright folding and detachment faulting during the post-collisional stage. This extensive post-orogenic thermally induced collapse makes the south Scandinavian Caledonides unique among Phanerozoic orogens.
Wiederholte Anaphylaxie nach pflanzlichen Nahrungsmitteln bei regelmäßigem Alkoholkonsum
Authors: Bergmann Anika , Wolters Paula , Balakirski Galina , Hofmann Silke C. 
Published: April 2024

ZusammenfassungIgE-vermittelte Nahrungsmittelallergien beruhen in Deutschland überwiegend auf Kreuzreaktionen mit pollenassoziierten PR10-Proteinen im Sinne einer sekundären Nahrungsmittelallergie. Seltener werden Allergien gegen Speicherproteine (in z.B. Nüssen oder Hülsenfrüchten) oder gegen Lipid-Transfer-Proteine (LTP) diagnostiziert. Letztere stellen in Mittelmeerländern dagegen die häufigste Ursache für Anaphylaxien nach Verzehr pflanzlicher Nahrungsmittel dar.Hier berichten wir über eine 40-jährige Patientin mit über Jahre wiederholt auftretenden Anaphylaxien nach Verzehr von bspw. Wal- oder Haselnüssen sowie Weintrauben. Die Reaktionen traten oft im Zusammenhang mit zeitgleichem Alkoholkonsum auf und konnten auf eine LTP-Allergie zurückgeführt werden.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization Efficiency and Early Hematopoietic Reconstruction Indicators during Autologous Peripheral Blood Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Authors: Shi Hao , Duan Yaya , Bu Xinting 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Purpose To analyze the factors affecting the mobilization efficiency of hematopoietic stem cells and hematopoietic reconstruction indicators during autologous peripheral hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Methods The clinical data of 54 patients who underwent autologous peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cell mobilization and transplantation at Xuzhou Central Hospital from May 2016 to April 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The gender, age, disease type, mobilization regimen, number of chemotherapy sessions, G-CSF (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) dosage, and platelet number at the time of collection were also collected. Moreover, the relationship between these indicators with mobilization results and hematopoietic reconstruction was analyzed.
Results Results showed that age, disease type, and number of collections were significantly related to the mobilization results (number of CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells). Furthermore, multivariate analysis showed that the number of collections was an independent factor affecting mobilization efficiency. Similarly, age, platelet value at the time of collection, CD34+ stem cell value during collection, white blood cell count, and number of chemotherapy times were significantly related to the time of megakaryocytic hematopoietic reconstruction. Multifactor analysis found that age and platelet count were independent factors affecting the reconstruction time of the megakaryocytic system. However, no factor was related to the time of granulocyte hematopoietic reconstruction.
Conclusion Platelet count and age when collecting hematopoietic stem cells are closely related to megakaryocytic hematopoietic reconstruction and are key indicators of early hematopoietic reconstruction after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Lymphatic Interventional Radiology for Postoperative Lymphatic Leakage
Authors: Sato Yozo , Matsueda Kiyoshi , Inaba Yoshitaka , Tsuchiya Satoshi , Yamamoto Masayoshi , Abe Tetsuya 
Published: April 2024

AbstractLymphatic leakage is a relatively rare complication following various surgical procedures. Occasionally, conservative treatments fail to control postoperative lymphatic leakage. Refractory lymphatic leakage causes severe morbidities, including malnutrition, immunodeficiency, and impaired wound healing. Lymphangiography is a useful method for identifying various types of lymphatic leakage. Recently, lipiodol lymphangiography has been popular for its potential therapeutic effects on refractory lymphatic leakage, but this technique remains underdeveloped. This review discusses lymphatic interventional radiology for postoperative lymphatic leakage.
A method for identifying different types of university research teams
Authors: Cheng Zhe , Zou Yihuan , Zheng Yueyang 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIdentifying research teams constitutes a fundamental step in team science research, and universities harbor diverse types of such teams. This study introduces a method and proposes algorithms for team identification, encompassing the project-based research team (Pbrt), the individual-based research team (Ibrt), the backbone-based research group (Bbrg), and the representative research group (Rrg), scrutinizing aspects such as project, contribution, collaboration, and similarity. Drawing on two top universities in Materials Science and Engineering as case studies, this research reveals that university research teams predominantly manifest as backbone-based research groups. The distribution of members within these groups adheres to Price’s Law, indicating a concentration of research funding among a minority of research groups. Furthermore, the representative research groups in universities exhibit interdisciplinary characteristics. Notably, significant differences exist in collaboration mode and member structures among high-level backbone-based research groups across diverse cultural backgrounds.
Learning to see high-density random images long-term transmitted in multimode fiber
Authors: Li Xueqing , Song Binbin , Wu Jixuan , Lin Wei , Huang Wei , Liu Bo , Gao Xinliang 
Published: April 2024

An improved multi-channel symmetric network (MCSNet) is proposed to reconstruct high-channel-density random images after long-term transmission through multimode fibers (MMFs). Temporal correlation within a period of 25 minutes is calculated to investigate the time-varying characteristics of speckles. The results demonstrated that due to noise accumulation along the MMF path, the quality of speckles deteriorates significantly after long-term transmission. The MCSNet integrates U-Net and ConvNeXt Block, which enables to more fully extract the features of each channel within the entire speckle. After being trained by different random image datasets within the initial moment, tests on random images and realistic scenes of endoscopic surgery after 25 min of transmission are carried out, and all of them demonstrate a near-perfect reconstruction performance and superior scalability, which indicates that MCSNet is suitable for long-term imaging demodulation of endoscopes.
Direct neutron-diffraction-based measurement of magnetic order in brownmillerite SrCoO2.5 and La0.5Sr0.5CoO2.5 thin films
Authors: Postiglione William M. , Liang Jierui , Nandakumaran Nileena , Figari Lucca , Aczel Adam A. , Leighton Chris 
Published: April 2024

Epitaxial cobaltites have emerged as exemplary materials for electrochemical gating, in large part due to their topotactic perovskite (P) ↔ brownmillerite (BM) transformations. SrCoO3−δ, for example, can be cycled between metallic ferromagnetic P SrCoO3 and insulating BM SrCoO2.5, realizing exceptional modulation of electronic, thermal, and optical properties. It is often presumed that such cycling also generates ferromagnetic–antiferromagnetic (F-AF) modulation due to the G-type AF order in bulk SrCoO2.5. Little is understood about magnetism in thin-film BM SrCoO2.5, however, meaning that the true magnetic property modulation is unclear. We address this here through a neutron diffraction study of BM La1−xSrxCoO2.5 films at x = 0.5 and 1.0. Lightly compressively strained SrCoO2.5 films are shown to retain G-type AF order, albeit with suppressed Néel temperature (∼340 K). Of high interest for AF spintronics, room-temperature F–AF cycling is thus possible across the SrCoO3-δ P ↔ BM transformation. At x = 0.5, however, BM La0.5Sr0.5CoO2.5 films are found to exhibit no detectable G-type AF order but instead weak F order (Curie temperature ∼115 K), unveiling a La0.5Sr0.5CoO3−δ phase diagram with two distinct F phases. These results thus uncover new, unanticipated magnetic phase behavior in these materials, in addition to being directly relevant to cobaltite-based magnetoionics.
Identification of material parameters at high strain rates using ballistic impact tests and inverse finite element analysis
Authors: Levadnyi Ievgen , Liu Fujia , Gu Yaodong 
Published: April 2024

Material models play a crucial role in finite element analysis, especially for evaluating deformations under high strain rates. This study introduces a straightforward method that combines experiments, numerical simulations, and optimization to identify the parameters of a ductile material model at high strain rates. We conduct ballistic impact tests using a single-stage light gas gun and spherical projectiles on Q235 steel at velocities ranging from 160 to 476 m/s to determine its properties. An iterative inverse finite element analysis helps to refine the Johnson–Cook material model constants, aligning them with the observed crater dimensions on the specimens caused by impacts at various speeds. The model’s predictions for the crater profiles show a good match with the experimental findings across all tested velocities. Simulation outcomes reveal high strain values up to 3.81 and strain rates reaching 41 872 s−1. Moreover, we assess the model’s failure behavior under high strain rates through both perforation resistance tests and simulations on Q235 steel plates of varying thicknesses under ballistic impacts. The successful validation of the Johnson–Cook model for Q235 steel at these rates confirms the efficacy and reliability of our characterization method. This approach can be applied to develop model parameters for different materials under similar strain conditions.
Soil aluminum saturation threshold for subtropical crops in no-tillage system
Authors: Santos Rheinheimer Danilo dos , Troian Alexandre , Camotti Bastos Marília , Pesini Gustavo , Tiecher Tales 
Published: April 2024

Context Neutralising native soil Al3+ is crucial in subtropical agriculture before implementing no-tillage (NT). Aims The aim of this study was to monitor variations in soil Al saturation and crop yields over 34 years in a field trial under NT, to define the best rate and frequency of lime reapplication for maximum productivity of grain and forage crops. Methods We measured the soil Al3+ saturation in 11 soil sampling seasons in three soil layers (0–5, 5–10, and 10–15 cm). From these 11 soil samplings, the Al saturation was extrapolated for the harvesting day of each crop by fitting a sigmoid model with five parameters. Then, Al saturation values of each year were plotted against the relative crop yields. From that, the critical Al saturation at which crop yield declined by more than 5% was estimated by a linear plateau model. Key results We observed that the yields of six of the 10 soybean crops, and all corn, millet, and black oat crops were not decreased even though the soil had been cultivated for 34 years without reapplying lime. The critical Al saturation values in the 10–15 cm soil layers for soybean, wheat, and cover crops were 44, 24 and 20%, respectively. Conclusions The soybean, corn, and wheat varieties available for Brazil’s subtropical region are tolerant to high Al3+ saturation, but responsive to liming. It is possible to maintain high crop yields in the long term by reapplying limestone on the soil surface. Implications It is imperative to establish an agronomic soil profile without Al3+ when adopting NT for a diverse crop rotation system. The combination of NT, Al-tolerant varieties, and reapplication of surface limestone is a suitable strategy to optimise both grain and forage yields.
Doubling in Hong Kong Sign Language
Authors: Koenders Emily 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The present paper provides a copy-movement analysis for doubling in Hong Kong Sign Language (HKSL). HKSL allows for the doubling of heads and phrases in an XYX pattern with the doubled element occurring clause-finally. I argue that doubled elements undergo A’-movement into Spec,FocP, attracted by a focus-feature on Foc0. The moved element then fuses with the abstract focus feature head of FocP and becomes morphologically distinct from the lower element. This research provides a uniform account of two related phenomena, namely doubling and right dislocation, by considering head-to-spec movement. Finally, doubling in HKSL has not been previously described, and therefore my account adds to the typological picture of doubling in sign and spoken languages. This is especially important because HKSL allows for the doubling of both heads and phrases, which sets it apart from earlier accounts on doubling in other sign languages.
Identification of an avian schistosome recovered from Aythya novaeseelandia and infectivity of its miracidia to Lymnaea tomentosa snails
Authors: Davis N.E. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractA partial life cycle involving miracidia hatched from the eggs of Trichobilharzia sp. recovered from New Zealand scaup (Aythya novaeseelandia) to the release of furcocercariae by laboratory snails (Lymnaea tomentosa) was accomplished. Challenges with five and ten miracidia per snail were lethal. Challenge with three miracidia resulted in development to the daughter sporocyst stage and death in five, development to furcocercarial stage and death in one, and shedding of furcocercariae in one of seven snails. Observed lethality of schistosome miracidia to L. tomentosa may explain the low infection prevalence observed in the wild. Future work should plan challenge exposures of three or fewer miracidia to ensure snail survival and successful recovery of furcocercariae. The Trichobilharzia sp. found in the New Zealand scaup does not key morphologically to the literature. It may be a new species and further work is needed.