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Recent Development on Transition Metal Oxides‐Based Core–Shell Structures for Boosted Energy Density Supercapacitors
Authors: Malavekar Dhanaji , Pujari Sachin , Jang Suyoung , Bachankar Shital , Kim Jin Hyeok 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn recent years, nanomaterials exploration and synthesis have played a crucial role in advancing energy storage research, particularly in supercapacitor development. Researchers have diversified materials, including metal oxides, chalcogenides, and composites, as well as carbon materials, to enhance energy and power density. Balancing energy density with electrochemical stability remains challenging, driving intensified efforts in advancing electrode materials. This review focuses on recent progress in designing and synthesizing core–shell materials tailored for supercapacitors. The core–shell architecture offers advantages such as increased surface area, redox active sites, electrical conductivity, ion diffusion kinetics, specific capacitance, and cyclability. The review explores the impact of core and shell materials, specifically transition metal oxides (TMOs), on supercapacitor electrochemical behavior. Metal oxide choices, such as cobalt oxide as a preferred core and manganese oxide as a shell, are discussed. The review also highlights characterization techniques for assessing structural, morphological, and electrochemical properties of core–shell materials. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of ongoing TMOs‐based core–shell material research for supercapacitors, showcasing their potential to enhance energy storage for applications ranging from gadgets to electric vehicles. The review outlines existing challenges and future opportunities in evolving TMOs‐based core–shell materials for supercapacitor advancements, holding promise for high‐efficiency energy storage devices.
Atomically Contacted Cs3Bi2Br9 QDs@UiO‐66 Composite for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
Authors: Fang Zhaohui , Yue Xiaoyang , Xiang Quanjun 
Published: April 2024

AbstractMetal halide perovskite quantum dots (QDs) are widely studied in the field of photocatalytic CO2 due to their strong light absorption and long carrier migration length. However, it can not exhibit high catalytic performance because of the radiative recombination and the lack of effective catalytic sites. Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) encapsulated QDs can not only solve the aforementioned problems, but also maintain their own unique characteristics with ultra‐high specific surfaces area and abundant metal sites. In this work, lead‐free bismuth‐based halide perovskite QDs are encapsulated into Zr‐based MOF (UiO‐66), which combines the advantages with high power conversion efficiency of QDs and the high surface area and porosity of UiO‐66. In addition, benefiting from the close contact between the Cs3Bi2Br9 QDs and the UiO‐66 enables the photogenerated electrons in the QDs to be rapidly transferred to the MOF. As a result, the Cs3Bi2Br9@UiO‐66 composite exhibits a higher yield for photocatalytic CO2 reduction than that of the prepared large‐sized composite of Cs3Bi2Br9 and UiO‐66.
A retrospective multicentre clinical study on management of isolated splenic vein thrombosis: risks and benefits of anticoagulation
Authors: Eltweri A. M. , Basamh M. , Ting Y. Y. , Harris M. , Garcea G. , Kuan L. L. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Isolated splenic vein thrombosis (iSVT) is a common complication of pancreatic disease. Whilst patients remain asymptomatic, there is a risk of sinistral portal hypertension and subsequent bleeding from gastric varices if recanalisation does not occur. There is wide variation of iSVT treatment, even within single centres. We report outcomes of iSVT from tertiary referral hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) units including the impact of anticoagulation on recanalisation rates and subsequent variceal bleeding risk.

Methods
A retrospective cohort study including all patients diagnosed with iSVT on contrast-enhanced CT scan abdomen and pelvis between 2011 and 2019 from two institutions. Patients with both SVT and portal vein thrombosis at diagnosis and isolated splenic vein thrombosis secondary to malignancy were excluded. The outcomes of anticoagulation, recanalisation rates, risk of bleeding and progression to portal vein thrombosis were examined using CT scan abdomen and pelvis with contrast.

Results
Ninety-eight patients with iSVT were included, of which 39 patients received anticoagulation (40%). The most common cause of iSVT was acute pancreatitis n = 88 (90%). The recanalisation rate in the anticoagulation group was 46% vs 15% in patients receiving no anticoagulation (p = 0.0008, OR = 4.7, 95% CI 1.775 to 11.72). Upper abdominal vascular collaterals (demonstrated on CT scan angiography) were significantly less amongst patients who received anticoagulation treatment (p = 0.03, OR = 0.4, 95% CI 0.1736 to 0.9288). The overall rate of upper GI variceal-related bleeding was 3% (n = 3/98) and it was independent of anticoagulation treatment. Two of the patients received therapeutic anticoagulation.

Conclusion
The current data supports that therapeutic anticoagulation is associated with a statistically significant increase in recanalisation rates of the splenic vein, with a subsequent reduction in radiological left-sided portal hypertension. However, all patients had a very low risk of variceal bleeding regardless of anticoagulation. The findings from this retrospective study should merit further investigation in large-scale randomised clinical trials.
A technical-economic analysis of integrating vine prunings energy conversion systems for CHP production in local wineries
Authors: Morselli Nicoló , Puglia Marco , Capozzolo Gerardo , Allesina Giulio , Muscio Alberto , Tartarini Paolo , Pedrazzi Simone 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis study proposes the energy conversion of vine prunings to supply energy to local wineries, with a focus on the Riunite & CIV branch winery located in Carpi (Modena, Italy), exploring the possibility of generating both electricity and heat through biomass gasification. A Matlab-Simulink model is used to evaluate the energy savings that can be achieved when an energy storage system is coupled with the combined heat and power generation system. Within this context, the results showed that it is possible to save $$\approx $$
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High-quality faba bean reference transcripts generated using PacBio and Illumina RNA-seq data
Authors: Zhao Na , Zhou Enqiang , Miao Yamei , Xue Dong , Wang Yongqiang , Wang Kaihua , Gu Chunyan , Yao Mengnan , Zhou Yao , Li Bo , Wang Xuejun , Wei Libin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe genome of faba bean was first published in 2023. To promote future molecular breeding studies, we improved the quality of the faba genome based on high-density genetic maps and the Illumina and Pacbio RNA-seq datasets. Two high-density genetic maps were used to conduct the scaffold ordering and orientation of faba bean, culminating in an increased length (i.e., 14.28 Mbp) of chromosomes and a decrease in the number of scaffolds by 45. In gene model mining and optimisation, the PacBio and Illumina RNA-seq datasets from 37 samples allowed for the identification and correction 121,606 transcripts, and the data facilitated a prediction of 15,640 alternative splicing events, 2,148 lncRNAs, and 1,752 fusion transcripts, thus allowing for a clearer understanding of the gene structures underlying the faba genome. Moreover, a total of 38,850 new genes including 56,188 transcripts were identified compared with the reference genome. Finally, the genetic data of the reference genome was integrated and a comprehensive and complete faba bean transcriptome sequence of 103,267 transcripts derived from 54,753 uni-genes was formed.
Short-term creep approach to redefining the role of 17-4PH stainless steel for high-temperature applications
Authors: Spigarelli S. , Cabibbo M. , Santoni A. , Santecchia E. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe creep response of the 17-4PH martensitic age-hardening steel in H1150 state was investigated at 427 and 482 °C. Hardness measurements of the heads of the creep samples demonstrated that the material underwent additional age hardening during the high-temperature exposure. Microstructural investigations confirmed that the additional precipitation of carbides and the G-phase occurred at the lowest temperature. A set of constitutive equations previously developed to describe the creep response of particle-strengthened alloys was successfully used to obtain a comprehensive description of the experimental data. The value of the particle strengthening term was obtained from the hardness measurements and corresponded to the Orowan stress. The model accurately described the observed minimum creep rate dependence on the applied stress and explained the occurrence of lower values of the minimum strain rate observed during variable-load experiments.
Urban growth’s implications on land surface temperature in a medium-sized European city based on LCZ classification
Authors: Zwolska Aleksandra , Półrolniczak Marek , Kolendowicz Leszek 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe study determined the influence of changes in land use and land cover (LULC) on land surface temperature (LST) over a 33-year period based on a medium-sized European city (Poznań, Poland). The LST was estimated from Landsat 5, 8 and Terra (MOD11A2v6) satellites. The local estimation of climate patterns was based on the Local Climate Zones (LCZ) classification utilised with the methodology proposed by the World Urban Database and Access Portal Tools (WUDAPT). Moreover, the Copernicus’ imperviousness density product (IMD) was used. Between 2006 and 2018 the area with IMD of 41–100% increased by 6.95 km2, 0–20% decreased by 7.03 km2. The contribution of built-up LCZs increased by 7.4% (19.21 km2) between 1988 and 2021 reaching 13% (34 km2) within open mid-rise LCZ. Due to urbanisation and reforestation, low plants LCZ shrunk by 12.7%. For every 10% increase in IMD, LST increases by up to 0.14 °C. Between 1988 and 2021 the LSTm in specific LCZs rose from 1.52 up to 2.97 °C. As per LST models LCZ change from natural to built-up led up to 1.19 °C LST rise. The increase of the LSTm was registered even when the LCZ remained unchanged.
Distribution patterns and co-occurrence network of eukaryotic algae in different salinity waters of Yuncheng Salt Lake, China
Authors: Yang Jing , Wang Chuanxu , Wang Zhuo , Li Yunjie , Yu Huiying , Feng Jia , Xie Shulian , Li Xin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThe community structure and co-occurrence pattern of eukaryotic algae in Yuncheng Salt Lake were analyzed based on marker gene analysis of the 18S rRNA V4 region to understand the species composition and their synergistic adaptations to the environmental factors in different salinity waters. The results showed indicated that the overall algal composition of Yuncheng Salt Lake showed a Chlorophyta-Pyrrophyta-Bacillariophyta type structure. Chlorophyta showed an absolute advantage in all salinity waters. In addition, Cryptophyta dominated in the least saline waters; Pyrrophyta and Bacillariophyta were the dominant phyla in the waters with salinity ranging from 13.2 to 18%. Picochlorum, Nannochloris, Ulva, and Tetraselmis of Chlorophyta, Biecheleria and Oxyrrhis of Pyrrophyta, Halamphora, Psammothidium, and Navicula of Bacillariophyta, Guillardia and Rhodomonas of Cryptophyta were not observed in previous surveys of the Yuncheng Salt Lake, suggesting that the algae are undergoing a constant turnover as the water environment of the Salt Lake continues to change. The network diagram demonstrated that the algae were strongly influenced by salinity, NO3−, and pH, changes in these environmental factors would lead to changes in the algal community structure, thus affecting the stability of the network structure.
Faulty line detection for cross‐line same‐phase successive ground faults in distribution network based on transient characteristics
Authors: Wang Yizhao , Feng Chuan , Liu Jian , Dong Xuan , Yuan Jiawei , Jiao Zaibin 
Published: April 2024

AbstractCurrently, theoretical analysis of single‐phase grounding (SPG) faults in low‐current grounding systems has reached a high level of refinement, and the corresponding detection methods have matured. However, there is a significant lack of research on successive grounding (SG) faults, particularly in the area of detecting cross‐line same‐phase successive grounding (CSSG) faults in arc suppression coil grounding systems. To address these issues, a novel faulty line detection method based on transient characteristics of CSSG is proposed. Firstly, a transient equivalent circuit is established, and the characteristics of transient zero‐sequence current (ZSC) are theoretically analysed. Secondly, variational mode decomposition (VMD) is employed to extract low and high‐frequency information from intrinsic mode functions (IMFs). Subsequently, a fault initiation criterion based on kurtosis theory and the Teager‐Kaiser energy operator (TKEO) is proposed, which can accurately detect the occurrence time of secondary faults. Finally, a method for faulty line detection based on cross‐correlation distance (CCD) and transient energy (TE) is proposed. The results of PSCAD simulation under different conditions and field test affirm the accuracy of the analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed method.
MSPAN: Multi‐scale pyramid attention network for efficient skin cancer lesion segmentation
Authors: Ahmed Noor , Xin Tan , Lizhuang Ma 
Published: April 2024

AbstractSkin cancer is common and deadly, needs to be detected and treated properly. Deep learning algorithms like UNet have shown potential results in medical imaging. Such approaches still struggle to capture fine‐grained details and scale differences in skin lesions‐based occlusions' appearance, size etc. This research proposes a redesign UNet, the Multi‐Scale Pyramid Attention Network (MSPAN), to improve skin cancer lesion segmentation. The input data is processed at numerous scales with varied receptive fields. This enhances the network's ability to identify lesion locations by capturing local and global context. Attention approaches also help the network to suppress noise by focusing on informative features. We have evaluated MSPAN model on the publicly available ISIC2018 benchmark dataset for skin lesion segmentation. The method surpasses traditional UNet and other current methods in accuracy and effectiveness. The model also has a post‐processing to estimate lesion area for fast inference, making it suitable for extensive screening. Redesigned UNet with the Multi‐Scale Pyramid Attention Network improves skin cancer lesion segmentation. The model's ability to collect fine‐grained information and handle occlusions allows for more accurate skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. The MSPAN design can improve computer‐aided diagnosis systems and help dermatologists make precise clinical decisions.
UM‐GAN: Underground mine GAN for underground mine low‐light image enhancement
Authors: Han Wenwu , Xiao Yigai , Yin Yu 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIn recent years, low‐light image enhancement has become increasingly active. However, in underground mine environments, acquiring high‐quality images is still challenging due to low light, low contrast, and occlusion. To address this problem, this study proposes a low‐light image enhancement method for underground mine based on generative adversarial networks (UM‐GAN), which aims to take full advantage of the ability of GAN to achieve the restoration of details, the reduction of noise, and the improvement of overall image quality. The model proposed in this paper is divided into three main parts. Initially, a generator network adopting an encoder–decoder structure is developed. Subsequently, a novel strategy is introduced to merge information by utilizing inverted greyscale images and low‐light images as inputs. Further image quality enhancement is achieved by incorporating a noise reduction module employing the diffusion model. To ascertain the efficacy of the UM‐GAN method, evaluations are conducted on diverse real‐world and synthetic datasets, juxtaposing the approach against superior methods. Through qualitative and quantitative comparative experiments, the method showcases noteworthy advancements through qualitative and quantitative comparative experiments, substantiating its effectiveness. This research provides new ideas and methods for overcoming image quality problems in underground mine environments and contributes to the development of underground mine image processing.
Analysis Of The Nutritional Status Of Pediatric Tuberculosis Patients After Treatment At The X General Hospital Center
Authors: Rayhana  , Shabariah Rahmini , Anandita Kisi 
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Indonesia is currently ranked 2nd in the country with the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases. TB disease in children cannot be separated from the role of nutritional status. Poor nutrition can cause immunological disorders and affect the disease healing process.
Methodology: The research method used was cross-sectional which was carried out at Central General Hospital X in July 2019. A sample of 72 pediatric tuberculosis patients was taken using a simple random sampling technique. The data used is secondary data from medical records for the period January 2016-December 2018 to look at the characteristics of pediatric TB patients and analyze the evaluation of nutritional status after treatment. Data analysis used the non-parametric Wilcoxon test.
Results: The highest age was in the 5-14 year category (51.4%). In the Wilcoxon test, a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05) was obtained, which stated that there was a significant difference between nutritional status before and after treatment.
Conclusion: Compliance with pediatric TB patients in undergoing treatment will improve the patient’s nutritional status.
Perforation of descending colonic cancer as a rare cause of gas gangrene of the lower limb in an 80-year-old female: a case report
Authors: Hua Ruoyue , Zhong Jun , Xian Jianlin , Liang Yaoqi , Gan Zilin , Deng Shoupeng 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Gas gangrene is a rare, severe gas-producing infection that can be related to colorectal cancer. Gas gangrene can be confirmed by radiologic findings and crepitation on touch. Spontaneous gas gangrene can be associated with colorectal cancer. An 80-year-old female complaint about a sudden abdominal pain, accompanied with progressive swelling pain in thigh and fever. Diagnosis based on assessment findings were gas gangrene and descending colonic cancer perforation. Emergency surgery was performed for debridement and drainage, followed by vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) with polyurethane (PU). Two more surgical interventions were given before the colonic tumor surgery. The patient recovered well in the long-term follow-up. This report demonstrates the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a successful case of gas gangrene caused by perforation of descending colonic cancer. Accurate preoperative diagnosis and reasonable use of VSD (PU) material played an important role in the treatment of this case.
High burden of noma in the Gambella region of Ethiopia: a 12-year retrospective study on noma cases from the Facing Africa database
Authors: Gebretsadik Heron Gezahegn , Abera Yenigat 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Background
Noma, an infectious disease, mainly affects impoverished children. This study retrospectively assessed noma's prevalence in Ethiopia using data from the Facing Africa database and the 2022 United Nations Development Programme poverty index report.

Methods
A thorough review of medical records spanning 2007 to 2019 identified a total of 235 noma cases. A standardized data extraction template was employed to systematically gather pertinent clinical and demographic data for subsequent analysis. Prevalence rates were calculated nationally and regionally for both the general population and children aged ≤10 y.

Results
The analysis revealed estimated national prevalence rates of 0.65 per 100 000 individuals at risk and 1.9 per 100 000 children aged &lt;10 y at risk. The Gambela region exhibited the highest prevalence rate (11.2 per 100 000), whereas the Benshangul Gumuz region had the lowest (0.25 per 100 000). Similar patterns were observed among children aged ≤10 y, with the Gambela and Benshangul Gumuz regions reporting rates of 32.9 and 0.74 per 100 000, respectively.

Conclusions
The study highlights noma's significant impact on children aged &lt;10 y in Ethiopia, especially in the Gambella region. It offers crucial baseline data to assist public health professionals, policymakers and healthcare providers in formulating evidence-based strategies to combat noma and improve affected individuals' well-being.
Enhanced behavioural and neural sensitivity to punishments in chronic pain and fatigue
Authors: Mancini Flavia , Mahajan Pranav , Guttesen Anna á V. , Onysk Jakub , Scholtes Ingrid , Shenker Nicholas , Lee Michael , Seymour Ben 
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACTChronic pain and fatigue in musculoskeletal disease contribute significantly to disability, and recent studies suggest an association with reduced motivation and excessive fear avoidance. In this behavioural neuroimaging study in chronic inflammatory arthritis participants and healthy controls, we aimed to identify the specific behavioral and neural changes associated pain and fatigue during reward and loss decision-making. Computational modeling of behaviour identified a parametric signature, characterized most notably by increased punishment sensitivity. This signature is distinct from patterns previously reported in psychiatric conditions and it aligns with predictions of mechanistic models of chronic pain such as the fear avoidance model. Neural activity associated with the punishment prediction error was enhanced in the right posterior insular cortex, putamen, pallidum, and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Functional network connectivity analysis showed that insula centrality correlated with subjective reports of fatigue and pain. Overall, the findings show that pain and fatigue in chronic pain relate to objective behavioural changes, and can be mapped to a specific pattern of activity in brain circuits of motivation and decision-making.