bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Research on the Impact of Modification Method on 13X Zeolite Molecular Sieve Adsorption Performance for SO2
Authors: Da‐yi Qian , Yuan‐meng Liu , Pei‐liang Shi , Zhen‐song Tong , Wei Su 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe article takes 13X molecular sieve as the object, studies the effects of three modification methods, including calcination temperature, NaOH solution concentration, and CuO and MnO2 loading, on the adsorption performance of SO2 on 13X molecular sieve, and preliminarily explores the adsorption kinetics characteristics of 13X‐xwt % MnO2. The results show that the modification method of loading 13X‐6wt %MnO2 is better, the penetration adsorption time is about 130 minutes, and the maximum penetrable adsorption capacity is 57.8 mg⋅g‐1 .The adsorption kinetics study of 13X‐6wt % MnO2 shows that the R2 of the quasi‐second‐order model is close to 0.99, indicating that the adsorption process follows the quasi‐second‐order kinetic equation. The particle diffusion kinetic model fitting shows that the adsorption process is divided into two stages, the first stage is rapid adsorption, which is mainly controlled by surface adsorption and intraparticle diffusion rate, while the second stage is mainly microporous or chemisorption, with a smaller adsorption amount.
Unlocking E‐arylidene Steroid Derivatives as Promising α‐Glucosidase Inhibitors
Authors: Danova Ade , Pattanapanyasat Kovit , Hengphasatporn Kowit , Shigeta Yasuteru , Rungrotmongkol Thanyada , Hermawati Elvira , Chavasiri Warinthorn 
Published: February 2024

AbstractType 2 diabetes is common and involves α‐glucosidase inhibition to regulate glucose. We synthesized twenty E‐arylidene steroids with hydroxy and methoxy groups on the aromatic ring. Compounds 3 a, 5 a, 5 b, and 5 d showed notable inhibition, with IC50 values ranging from 1.84±0.28 to 9.25±2.53 μM. Key features for bioactivity include ortho methoxy and α‐hydroxy. Various inhibition mechanisms were observed. In silico studies elucidate the possible binding modes of E‐arylidene steroids, confirming their enzymatic mechanisms of non/un‐competitive inhibitors. Allosteric site 2 emerges as a potential binding site for compounds 3 a, 5 a, and 5 b. Compound 5 d holds promise as a potent α‐glucosidase inhibitor compared to acarbose at the orthosteric receptor binding site.
A Polyvinylidene Fluoride‐Hexafluoropropylene (PVDF‐HFP)/Carboxylated g‐C3N4 Composite Separator for High‐Performance Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Xue Caihong , Wang Xianlan , Yang Guijun , Yang Hao , Nan Hui , Ma Guocai , Xu Shiai 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPolyvinylidene fluoride‐hexafluoropropylene (PVDF‐HFP) is a standard electrolyte membrane and binder material for lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) because of the benefits of membrane formation and strong mechanical properties. Still, its use is limited due to unavoidable defects such as high crystallinity and poor electrochemical performance. In this paper, a larger specific surface area and three‐dimensional (3D) permeable lamellae carboxylated g‐C3N4 (HCN) were successfully prepared by HNO3 and introduced into the PVDF‐HFP to obtain a high‐performance composite separator. The wettability and electrolyte absorption of PVDF‐HFP separator can be improved through the carboxylated HCN. More crucially, because PVDF‐HFP has several active sites and low crystallinity, adding HCN can greatly increase the ionic conductivity of separators. The ionic conductivity of PH‐HCN at 25 °C is 0.52 S cm−1, 4.7 times higher than the initial PVDF‐HFP membrane, and the oxidation potential can reach 4.8 V. The assembled lithium‐ion batteries half‐cell has a capacity of 71 % at a 5 C rate and 94 % after 400 cycles at a 2 C rate. Therefore, the improved separator has the potential to be applied to high‐performance LIBs.
Amberlyst® A‐26(OH) Ion Exchange Resin Catalyzed Synthesis of Imidazo[1,2a] pyridines/thiazoles in Water and their Further Functionalization
Authors: Ghosh Kingkar , Nath Barman Surendra , Choudhury Prasun , Biswas Kinkar 
Published: February 2024

AbstractHere, we present the development of a synthesis for imidazo[1,2a] pyridine/thiazole derivatives catalyzed by a heterogeneous basic support, specifically Amberlyst® A‐26(OH) ion exchange resin, in a water medium at 60 °C. In pursuit of a green methodology, we opted for this polyionic exchange resin due to its thermal stability and recyclability. Notably, this protocol eliminates the need for strong bases, organic solvents, and additives. The remarkable aspect of this reaction lies in utilizing water as a green solvent, and the synthesized products are easily purified through a straightforward crystallization method. The NMR (1H and 13C) spectroscopy is employed for the characterization of the synthesized products. Furthermore, we explore the additional functionalization of imidazo[1,2a] pyridine/thiazole derivatives.
Lipase‐Catalyzed Hydrolysis of α‐Phenylethyl Esters in a Hydrophobic Ionic Liquid‐Based Bicontinuous Microemulsion Stabilized by Zwitterionic Surfactant
Authors: Ma Jun , Gong Yanjun , Huang Xirong 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn the present work, the biocompatible sulfobetaine‐type zwitterionic surfactant (SB‐n) was selected to construct hydrophobic ionic liquid (HIL)‐based bicontinuous microemulsion (BME). It is shown that the [C8mim][PF6] (1‐octyl‐3‐methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate)‐based BME stabilized by mixed SB‐8/SB‐16 is more suitable for the expression of lipase activity than that stabilized by a single SB‐12. It is also demonstrated that the lipase activity in the present BME is higher than in the corresponding droplet‐type microemulsion. The lipase‐catalyzed hydrolysis of racemic α‐phenylethyl esters was used as a model reaction. It is found that the yield and the enantiomeric excess (ee) value of the product α‐phenylethanol depend on the lipase sources. In the SB‐8/SB‐16‐stabilized BME, Candida antarctica lipase (B) has the best hydrolysis activity and stereoselectivity toward α‐phenylethyl esters. It is also found that the surfactant content, buffer pH and substrate chain length affect the yield and the ee value of the product. Under optimized conditions, a yield of 41 % and an ee value of ~100 % were obtained. The present study is helpful for the development of an effective and environmentally benign medium for lipase‐based conversions.
When not hitting your sales target is ‘the end of the world’: Examining the effects of rational emotive behaviour therapy on the irrational beliefs and emotional reactivity of UK‐based sales professionals
Authors: Turner M. J. , Costello N. , Miller A. , Wood A. G. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAgainst the backdrop of the COVID‐19 pandemic, workplace wellbeing is a key priority for employers. Severe market and health conditions continue to bring inevitable problems that could be reduced with the application of psychological interventions to prevent mental and physical health issues, making this study a highly pertinent and valuable contribution to the field. This paper reports the effects of a rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) programme on the irrational beliefs and emotional reactivity of 56 office‐based sales professionals located in the northwest region of the UK. A pre‐test, post‐test experimental design was utilised, and a mixed model ANOVA (repeated measures) was adopted to assess changes in mean differences concerning irrational beliefs and emotional reactivity at pre and post‐test stages for the intervention group, in comparison to a control group. Results indicate that those in the REBT group reported significant reductions in irrational beliefs and emotional reactivity, whilst those in the control group reported no such changes. It is recommended that future research studies consider utilizing a mixed methods design and focus on a strategic collaboration of organisational and individual level interventions for improving the psychological wellbeing and performance of sales personnel.
Labor force effects of Medicaid and Marketplace expansions: Variation by gender, parental status, and household structure
Authors: Lavender Makayla , Johnston Emily 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWe revisit the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Medicaid expansion's labor market effects and build upon it by estimating effects of subsidized Marketplace insurance. Using American Community Survey data, we jointly model the effects of Medicaid and Marketplace expansion on labor force outcomes using simulated eligibility measures. Throughout our analysis, we focus on heterogeneity by gender, parental status, and single versus two‐headed households. Consequently, this is the first paper presenting labor outcomes of the ACA among women with children, an important group, which may be particularly responsive to increased flexibility in meeting income, childcare, and insurance needs. Even among women, we find little evidence that Medicaid eligibility reduced labor force participation. Any significant reductions among women are small in magnitude and not well corroborated by placebo tests. Alternatively, women with children gaining Marketplace eligibility had statistically significant reductions in labor force participation, reductions in hours, and increases in part‐time work.
Aktuelle Erkenntnisse zum Einsatz von Klebstoff in vorgespannten Schraubenverbindungen unter Berücksichtigung von Fertigungseinflüssen
Authors: Mantik Justus , Glienke Ralf , Dörre Maik , Denkert Christian , Vallée Till , Henkel Knuth‐Michael , Fricke Holger 
Published: February 2024

AbstractNicht vorwiegend ruhend beanspruchte Konstruktionen werden im Stahlbau i. Allg. mit gleitfest vorgespannten Verbindungen ausgeführt, da diese aufgrund ihrer reibschlüssigen Kraftübertragung einen hohen Ermüdungswiderstand aufweisen. Die übertragbaren Kräfte in Schraubenverbindungen unter Scherbeanspruchung sind jedoch begrenzt. Wird zusätzlich Klebstoff auf die Reibflächen appliziert, entsteht die sog. vorgespannte Hybridverbindung. Die damit verbundene Traglaststeigerung unter Berücksichtigung verschiedener Fertigungseinflüsse und das Tragverhalten unter Dauerstandslast sowie unter Temperatureinfluss werden im folgenden Beitrag thematisiert.
Numerical simulation of the bond behavior of mineral‐impregnated carbon‐fiber reinforcement
Authors: Zernsdorf Kai , Mechtcherine Viktor , Curbach Manfred , Bösche Thomas 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe bond behavior between reinforcement and concrete has a significant influence on the load‐bearing behavior and serviceability of the composite material. This paper focuses on the characterization of the bond behavior between fine‐grained concrete and mineral‐impregnated carbon‐fiber reinforcement. In this study, the influence of different bond lengths on local bond behavior was experimentally investigated. To predict the bond stress along the bond length, an analytical bond stress‐slip model was specified, and its model parameters were determined based on the experimental tests using an iterative approximation approach. Based on the defined bond stress‐slip model, a numerical bond model was developed and adjusted for the first time. A three‐dimensional (3D) finite element analysis (FEA) allows the simulation of the local bond stress along the bond length. Finally, the results of the 3D FEA were compared with the results of the experimental investigations to validate the developed numerical model.
The Politics of Platforms. Exploring Platforms’ Infrastructural Role and Power
Authors: Frapporti Mattia 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAccording to widespread literature, platforms are considered infrastructures of contemporary society. While we are accustomed to thinking of infrastructure in tangible terms, in a world where analogical and digital appear increasingly indistinguishable, platforms too become like bridges that support economic, cultural, social exchanges, and more. Assuming this characteristic, however, the fundamental question remains: what is the epistemological advantage in considering platforms as infrastructures? In this chapter, we will delve into what it means to conceive of platforms as infrastructures from a political perspective, and ultimately in terms of power. We will explore the relationship between platforms and State institutions (sometimes marked by collaboration, at other times by competition), and focus on relatively novel sources of power of digital giants, specifically algorithmic management and data extraction: through these capacities, platforms achieve and wield a form of governmental power, as understood in Foucauldian terms. Ultimately, rather than justifying the role of platforms as infrastructures, we will examine the political power that this position affords them, investigating the so-called “infrastructural power” they extend over society, and recalling the forms of resistance that counteract it.
The q2 moments in inclusive semileptonic B decays
Authors: Finauri G. , Gambino P. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
We compute the first moments of the q2 distribution in inclusive semileptonic B decays as functions of the lower cut on q2, confirming a number of results given in the literature and adding the $$ O\left({\alpha}_s^2{\beta}_0\right) $$
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BLM contributions. We then include the q2-moments recently measured by Belle and Belle II in a global fit to the moments. The new data are compatible with the other measurements and slightly decrease the uncertainty on the nonperturbative parameters and on |Vcb|. Our updated value is |Vcb| = (41.97 ± 0.48) × 10−3.
Patient Impression of Improvement 1 year After Sacrospinous Hysteropexy Versus Vaginal Hysterectomy in Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Stage 2 or Higher
Authors: Stoter Lisa M. , Notten Kim J. B. , Claas Marieke , Tijsseling Deodata , Ruefli Maud , van den Tillaart Femke , van Kuijk Sander M. J. , Milani Alfredo L. , Kluivers Kristin B. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis
Patient-reported outcomes are relevant outcomes in studies on pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery, as anatomical recurrence alone does not have a significant correlation with perceived improvement. In the present study, the patient’s impression of improvement after 1 year is studied after vaginal hysterectomy (VH) versus sacrospinous hysteropexy (SSH) in large cohorts from daily clinical practice. We hypothesize that there is no difference between the groups.

Methods
This is a secondary analysis on prospectively collected data in a multicenter cohort of patients who underwent VH or SSH for symptomatic POP. All patients had a POP-Q stage ≥ 2 in at least one compartment at baseline and were treated with VH or SSH between 2002 and 2019. The primary outcome was the patient-reported score on the patient global impression of improvement index (PGI-I) 1 year after surgery. The secondary outcome was a composite outcome of surgical success, defined as the absence of recurrent POP beyond the hymen with bothersome bulge symptoms and/or repeat surgery.

Results
A total of 378 women (196 VH and 182 SSH) were included. The median score on the PGI-I did not differ between VH and SSH. At 1 year post-operatively, 77 women after VH (73%) and 77 women after SSH (75%) considered their condition (very) much improved (p = 0.86). There was no difference in composite outcome of surgical success (126 out of 137 women [92%] after VH, 118 out of 125 women [94%] after SSH; p = 0.44).

Conclusions
Our study shows that there was no difference in the type of surgery, VH or SSH, with regard to the patient’s impression of improvement 1 year postoperatively in a large cohort from daily clinical practice.
Feasibility study of in-line particle image velocimetry
Authors: Raffel Markus , Braukmann Johannes N. , Willert Christian E. , Giuseppini Luca , Wolf C. Christian 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis article describes recent tests and developments of imaging and evaluation techniques for particle image velocimetry (PIV) that exploit the forward scattering of tracer particles by placing the camera in-line with the illuminating light source, such as a laser or a light emitting diode. These techniques have been in use for some time in microscopy and in the design of optical instruments in astronomy. However, they have not yet been used for macroscopic PIV flow measurements. This study highlights the most promising approaches of the various recording configurations and evaluation techniques.
A virtual gym in your pocket: the influence of augmented reality exercise app characteristics on user’s continuance intention
Authors: Sun Yi , Yuan Zihao 
Published: February 2024

AbstractIn recent years, with the development of augmented reality (AR) technology and the prevalence of COVID-19, augmented reality exercise applications (AREAs) have entered people’s lives and changed people’s exercise ways. However, there is still little research on how AREAs affect users’ continuance intention, which limits our deeper understanding of the further use of AREAs by users for the potential benefits they provide. This study investigates the role of AREAs by proposing the original proposition of AREAs characteristic classification based on previous AR literature and dividing their characteristics into two categories: service and system characteristics. Through an online empirical study, 398 valid questionnaires were collected to test the hypotheses using the structural equation model. The results showed that hedonic and utilitarian value and presence are vital inner states which mediate the influence of service and system characteristics on user’s satisfaction and continuance intention. The results further show that only hedonic value is found to have a positive and significant relationship with continuance intention. This study contributes to the literature in the AR field by examining how different AR application characteristics affect user continuance intention in the context of sports and fitness. It also suggests that practitioners should identify the impact of different characteristics on user value and focus on the hedonic aspects of the application.
Single station MILP scheduling in discrete and continuous time
Authors: Muñoz-Díaz María-Luisa , Escudero-Santana Alejandro , Lorenzo-Espejo Antonio , Leus Roel 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis article focuses on production planning in the metallurgical sector. This study undertakes a detailed comparative study of mixed-integer linear programming models using different time representations: continuous and discrete. The analysis shows that the continuous model consistently outperforms its discrete counterpart in all evaluated scenarios. The key difference between the continuous and discrete models is the continuous model’s ability to deliver better makespan results, achieving an improvement of up to 15% compared to the discrete model. This advantage holds even in complex environments with a high number of tasks and machines, where the continuous model consistently outperforms the discrete model by over 6% in the scenario with the highest number of tasks and machines. This preference extends beyond makespan considerations. The continuous model also maintains an edge in terms of runtime efficiency, achieving better times with a 99% improvement over the discrete model in all scenarios except one. These findings provide concrete evidence for the use of continuous models, which promise more effective production planning in analogous manufacturing domains.
Elevated CD169 expressing monocyte/macrophage promotes systemic inflammation and disease progression in cirrhosis
Authors: Xu Lichen , Huang Chunhong , Zheng Xiaoping , Gao Hainv , Zhang Sainan , Zhu Mengfei , Dai Xiahong , Wang Gang , Wang Jie , Chen Haolu , Zhu Haihong , Chen Zhi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSystemic inflammation is related to disease progression and prognosis in patients with advanced cirrhosis. However, the mechanisms underlying the initiation of inflammation are still not fully understood. The role of CD169+ monocyte/macrophage in cirrhotic systemic inflammation was undetected. Flow cytometry analysis was used to detect the percentage and phenotypes of CD169+ monocytes as well as their proinflammatory function in patient-derived cirrhotic tissue and blood. Transcriptome differences between CD169+ and CD169− monocytes were also compared. Additionally, a mouse model with specific depletion of CD169+ monocytes/macrophages was utilized to define their role in liver injury and fibrosis. We observed increased CD169 expression in monocytes from cirrhotic patients, which was correlated with inflammatory cytokine production and disease progression. CD169+ monocytes simultaneously highly expressed M1- and M2-like markers and presented immune-activated profiles. We also proved that CD169+ monocytes robustly prevented neutrophil apoptosis. Depletion of CD169+ monocytes/macrophages significantly inhibited inflammation and liver necrosis in acute liver injury, but the spontaneous fibrin resolution after repeated liver injury was impaired. Our results indicate that CD169 defines a subset of inflammation-associated monocyte that correlates with disease development in patients with cirrhosis. This provides a possible therapeutic target for alleviating inflammation and improving survival in cirrhosis.
Conceptualising Sustainability as the Pursuit of Life
Authors: Dahlmann Frederik 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Complex and urgent challenges including climate change and the significant decline in biodiversity provide a broad agenda for interdisciplinary scholars interested in the implications facing businesses, humanity, and other species. Within this context of sustainability, persistent conflicts between key paradigms create substantial barriers against—but also opportunities for—developing new conceptual approaches and theoretical models to understand and respond to these critical issues. Here, I revisit paradigmatic tensions to assess their impact on research and debate on sustainability, ethics, and business. Drawing on relational ontology and values of nature that recognise humanity’s tight embeddedness within the planetary ecosystem, I examine how conceptualising sustainability as the pursuit of life might generate new insights for research and practice into the wider transformation needed to sustain and restore socioecological systems. The aim here, however, is not to reconcile these paradigmatic tensions but instead use them as a fruitful lens for examining the implications for sustainability, while acknowledging the inherent ethical dilemmas for individuals, organisations, and society.
Combustion Synthesis of Ag Nanoparticles and Their Performance During NaBH4 Hydrolysis
Authors: Abu-Zied Bahaa M. , Ali Tarek T. , Adly Lamia 
Published: February 2024

AbstractDue to their tremendous industrial, environmental, and biological applications, research focusing on the synthesis and applications of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) has attracted increased interest from researchers over the past two decades. Their structural as well as textural properties can be easily tuned depending on the synthesis protocol utilized. Combustion synthesis has received increased attention as a one-pot route for the synthesis of a wide spectrum of nanomaterials. In this study, we present the results of synthesizing Ag NPs employing urea as a combustion fuel. The effect of the temperature of calcination on the formation and structural features of Ag NPs has been checked over the 400–700 °C temperature range. The characterization of the synthesized Ag NPs has been performed using XRD, SEM, TEM, and XPS techniques. It was found that Ag NPs, with a crystallite size of 40 nm, start to form at around 400 °C. Conducting the calcination at the 500–700 °C range results in the persistence of the obtained Ag NPs. Moreover, the obtained nanomaterials are characterized by a membrane-like morphology. The activity performance of the synthesized Ag NPs was examined for the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH4) over a temperature range of 35–50 °C. Increasing the calcination temperature has led to a decrease in the activity of the Ag NPs during the NaBH4 hydrolysis.
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