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Fault monitoring method for misalignment replacement operation error of electricity acquisition system based on internet of things engineering evaluation
Authors: Lu Yinghui , Zhu Jiyang 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWith the rapid development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, electricity collection systems have been widely used in various fields. It can connect various items to the internet and achieve remote monitoring and maintenance of devices. During the operation of the electricity collection system, there may be issues such as misalignment due to various reasons, which can lead to errors in data collection and affect the accuracy and stability of the system. How to timely monitor the operational errors of the system and replace and repair them has become an urgent problem to be solved. The fault location algorithm can accurately diagnose the cause of the fault and provide corresponding repair suggestions, thereby reducing maintenance costs and optimizing the efficiency of the electricity collection system. This article would analyze the monitoring method for the misalignment replacement operation error of the power acquisition system based on IoT engineering analysis, and used fault location algorithms to locate its misalignment. The research results indicated that, under the same other conditions, the total satisfaction score of the X system was 253 points, and the total satisfaction score of the Y system was 141 points. The score of the X system was much higher than that of the Y system. The results indicated that IoT engineering analysis could optimize the monitoring method for operational errors caused by inaccurate replacement of electricity acquisition systems, and there was a positive relationship between the two.
Comparison of the sensitivity of histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses and blood hormone levels for early detection of antithyroid effects in rats treated with thyroid peroxidase inhibitors
Authors: Akane Hirotoshi , Toyoda Takeshi , Matsushita Kohei , Morikawa Tomomi , Kosaka Tadashi , Tajima Hitoshi , Aoyama Hiroaki , Ogawa Kumiko 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAlthough measurements of blood triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and thyroid‐stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in rodent toxicity studies are useful for detection of antithyroid substances, assays for these measurements are expensive and can show high variability depending on blood sampling conditions. To develop more efficient methods for detecting thyroid disruptors, we compared histopathological and immunohistochemical findings in the thyroid and pituitary glands with blood hormone levels. Six‐week‐old male and female Sprague–Dawley rats (five rats per group) were treated with multiple doses of the thyroid peroxidase inhibitors propylthiouracil (PTU) and methimazole by gavage for 28 days. Significant decreases in serum T3 and T4 and increases in TSH were observed in the ≥1 mg/kg PTU and ≥3 mg/kg methimazole groups. An increase in TSH was also detected in male rats in the 0.3 mg/kg PTU group. Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses revealed that follicular cell hypertrophy and decreased T4 and T3 expressions in the thyroid gland were induced at doses lower than doses at which significant changes in serum hormone levels were observed, suggesting that these findings may be more sensitive than blood hormone levels. Significant increases in thyroid weights, Ki67‐positive thyroid follicular cell counts, and TSH‐positive areas in the pituitary gland were detected at doses comparable with those at which changes in serum T4 and TSH levels were observed, indicating that these parameters may also be useful for evaluation of antithyroid effects. Combining these parameters may be effective for detecting antithyroid substances without relying on hormone measurements.
Investigating the interplay between charge transfer and CO2 insertion in the adsorption of a NiFe catalyst for CO2 electroreduction on a graphite support through DFT computational approaches
Authors: Arjunan Subash , Sims Joshua M. , Duboc Carole , Maldivi Pascale , Milet Anne 
Published: April 2024

AbstractThis article describes a density functional theory (DFT) study to explore a bio‐inspired NiFe complex known for its experimental activity in electro‐reducing CO2 to CH4 when adsorbed on graphite. The coordination properties of the complex are investigated in isolated form and when physisorbed on a graphene surface. A comparative analysis of DFT approaches for surface modeling is conducted, utilizing either a finite graphene flake or a periodic carbon surface. Results reveal that the finite model effectively preserves all crucial properties. By examining predicted structures arising from CO2 insertion within the mono‐reduced NiFe species, whether isolated or adsorbed on the graphene flake, a potential species for subsequent electro‐reduction steps is proposed. Notably, the DFT study highlights two positive effects of complex adsorption: facile electron transfers between graphene and the complex, finely regulated by the complex state, and a lowering of the thermodynamic demand for CO2 insertion.
An apparatus and procedure for studying discounting of real outcomes of money and aversive sound
Authors: Meshes Elizabeth , Tarbox Jonathan , Meshes Jonathan A. , Odum Amy L. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractWe developed and examined a laboratory preparation with adult humans that pits shorter term avoidance over longer term positive reinforcement and may serve as a useful laboratory functional analogue of problematic behavior. Participants were exposed to choices between (1) avoiding an aversive sound and acquiring no money or (2) listening to an aversive sound for a set duration and then receiving money. The first choice, avoiding an aversive sound and acquiring no money, was conceptualized as immediate negative reinforcement and no positive reinforcement, whereas the latter choice, listening to an aversive sound for a set duration and then receiving money, was conceptualized as a potential positive punisher paired with a larger later positive reinforcer. We manipulated the duration of the sound and the magnitude of money to identify the point at which individual participants' choices changed from avoiding the sound to choosing the sound plus money. As the sound duration increased, the choice of listening to the sound and receiving money decreased. Similar functions were observed with two different monetary magnitudes. The model has potential applicability to real‐world problems such as smoking, addiction, gambling, anxiety disorders, and other impulse control disorders.
Treatment of knee cartilage lesions in 2024: From hyaluronic acid to regenerative medicine
Authors: Brittberg Mats 
Published: April 2024

AbstractIntact articular cartilage plays a vital role in joint homeostasis. Local cartilage repairs, where defects in the cartilage matrix are filled in and sealed to congruity, are therefore important treatments to restore a joint equilibrium. The base for all cartilage repairs is the cells; either chondrocytes or chondrogeneic cells from bone, synovia and fat tissue. The surgical options include bone marrow stimulation techniques alone or augmented with scaffolds, chondrogeneic cell implantations and osteochondral auto‐ or allografts. The current trend is to choose one‐stage procedures being easier to use from a regulatory point of view. This narrative review provides an overview of the current nonoperative and surgical options available for the repair of various cartilage lesions.Level of EvidenceLevel IV.
Maternal human papillomavirus infection and the risk of congenital malformations: A nationwide population‐based cohort study
Authors: Hsieh Tina Yi Jin , Chen Thomas Yen Ting , Liao Pei‐Lun , Huang Jing‐Yang , Ma Kevin Sheng‐Kai , Hung Yao‐Min , Chang Renin , Wei James Cheng‐Chung 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPrevious research has explored theories regarding the vertical transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and its association with adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. However, the impact of maternal HPV infection on congenital anomalies (CAs) in offspring remains relatively understudied. We conducted a population‐based cohort study linking the Taiwan Birth Registry, Taiwan Death Registry, and National Health Insurance Research Database, in which newborns born in Taiwan between 2009 and 2015 were included. We established a maternal HPV infection cohort comprising 37 807 newborns and matched them with a comparison group of 151 228 newborns at a 1:4 ratio based on index year, age, and sex. The study examined a composite outcome and subgroups of different types of congenital malformations. Differences in cumulative incidence of CAs were assessed using Kaplan–Meier curves and log‐rank tests. Adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) were estimated using Cox proportional hazard regressions. No significant association was found between HPV infection and the broad spectrum of CAs (aHR: 1.04, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.98–1.10; log‐rank test p = 0.14). However, we observed a 19% increased risk of musculoskeletal CAs in the maternal HPV infection group (aHR: 1.19; 95% CI: 1.05–1.34) compared to those without maternal HPV exposure. Other factors, including the type of HPV (aHR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.16–2.63), the timing of exposure (during or before pregnancy), and maternal age (aHR for <30 years: 1.02, 95% CI: 0.94–1.1; aHR for 30–39 years: 1.05, 95% CI: 0.99–1.11; aHR for ≥40 years: 0.88, 95% CI: 0.67–1.17), did not significantly affect the risk for any CA. In conclusion, gestation detection of HPV infection was associated with musculoskeletal CAs but not other major CAs. Prospective studies are warranted to elucidate the necessity of prenatal screening in populations at risk.
Alpha anteriorization and theta posteriorization during deep sleep
Authors: Cui Yue , Li Yu , Li Qiqi , Huang Jing , Tan Xiaodan , Zhan Chang’an A. 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBrain states (wake, sleep, general anesthesia, etc.) are profoundly associated with the spatiotemporal dynamics of brain oscillations. Previous studies showed that the EEG alpha power shifted from the occipital cortex to the frontal cortex (alpha anteriorization) after being induced into a state of general anesthesia via propofol. The sleep research literature suggests that slow waves and sleep spindles are generated locally and propagated gradually to different brain regions. Since sleep and general anesthesia are conceptualized under the same framework of consciousness, the present study examines whether alpha anteriorization similarly occurs during sleep and how the EEG power in other frequency bands changes during different sleep stages. The results from the analysis of three polysomnography datasets of 234 participants show consistent alpha anteriorization during the sleep stages N2 and N3, beta anteriorization during stage REM, and theta posteriorization during stages N2 and N3. Although it is known that the neural circuits responsible for sleep are not exactly the same for general anesthesia, the findings of alpha anteriorization in this study suggest that, at macro level, the circuits for alpha oscillations are organized in the similar cortical areas. The spatial shifts of EEG power in different frequency bands during sleep may offer meaningful neurophysiological markers for the level of consciousness.
Leaders pressuring teams and teams engaged in deviance: An examination of leader–team extraversion incongruence
Authors: McCormick Brian W. , Gonzalez‐Mulé Erik , Seong Jee Young 
Published: April 2024

SummaryResearchers have cited the need to account for subordinates in the leadership process, and the leader–team fit paradigm provides a framework for simultaneously considering the characteristics of leaders and those of their subordinate teams. Drawing on extraversion personality theory stipulating extraversion's implications on motivation and communication styles and preferences, we seek to add nuance to the study of a trait that has been widely assumed to exert positive effects in leaders and teams. Integrating theorizing on extraversion and fit, we posit in this research that counterproductive leader and team behaviors will be associated with misfit leader–team pairings in which extraversion incongruence exists (leaders higher in extraversion paired with teams lower in extraversion or leaders lower in extraversion paired with teams higher in extraversion). We test our predictions in a time‐lagged field survey study of leaders and their respective teams in the nuclear power industry, using polynomial regression analyses to find support for hypotheses about the association of leader–team extraversion incongruence and detrimental leader (use of pressure influence tactics) and team (deviance directed at the organization) behaviors. We discuss the implications of our findings for research and practice on leaders, teams, deviance, and extraversion.
Research on the brewing technology of Dangshen Huangjiu with low biogenic amines and high functional factors
Authors: Gao Yingrui , Wang Yanping , Hu Linhai , Wang Nan , Cui Fang , Ying Shiping , Hu Fangdi 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDBiogenic amines (BA) are hazardous components in Huangjiu (HJ). To ensure the quality of Dangshen Huangjiu (DSHJ), an orthogonal experiment L9 (33) was proposed to optimize the process by the main brewing factors (pre‐fermentation temperature, pre‐ and post‐fermentation time) that may affect BA and functional factors in DSHJ. DSHJ was produced with low BA content and high functional factors. Gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry combined with a multivariate statistical method (GC‐IMS‐MSM) was used to analyze the volatile components in the brewing process of DSHJ.RESULTSThe optimum brewing process parameters of DSHJ were as follows: pre‐fermentation temperature, 28 °C; pre‐fermentation time, 9 days; post‐fermentation time, 18 days. The average content of BA in DSHJ was 33.12 mg L−1, and the sensory score, total phenol content and DPPH free radical scavenging rate of DSHJ were significantly higher than those of HJ. A total of 14 esters, 7 acids, 7 alcohols, 1 ketone, 5 aldehydes and 1 pyrazine in DSHJ and HJ were identified by GC‐IMS. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) in DSHJ and HJ in the soaking rice and saccharification stage. 11 components, such as ethyl acetate, and 12 components, such as acetic acid, were the different components of HJ and DSHJ in pre‐fermentation and post‐fermentation stages, respectively. In the post‐fermentation stage, the contents of 8 components in DSHJ such as ethyl acetate were higher than in HJ.CONCLUSIONThe preparation process parameters of DSHJ optimized by orthogonal experiments can ensure that DSHJ has the advantages of low BA content, high total phenol content and good antioxidant activity. Sensory score and GC‐IMS‐MSM analysis found that DSHJ prepared using the optimal process had the characteristics of good taste and rich aroma. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Ultrasound‐guided determination demonstrates influence of age, sex and type of sport on medial femoral condyle cartilage thickness in children and adolescents
Authors: Schneider Dirk , Weber Regine , Nourkami‐Tutdibi Nasenien , Bous Michelle , Goedicke‐Fritz Sybelle , Hans Muriel Charlotte , Hein Steve , Wolf Milan Anton , Landgraeber Stefan , Zemlin Michael , Kaiser Elisabeth 
Published: April 2024

AbstractPurposeTo analyse the reliability of ultrasound‐guided measurement of the cartilage thickness at the medial femoral condyle in athletically active children and adolescents before and after mechanical load in relation to age, sex and type of sport.MethodsThree successive measurements were performed in 157 participants (median/min–max age: 13.1/6.0–18.0 years, 106 males) before and after mechanical load by squats at the same site of the medial femoral condyle by defined transducer positioning. Test–retest reliability was examined using Cronbach's calculation. Differences in cartilage thickness were analysed with respect to age, sex and type of practiced sports, respectively.ResultsExcellent reliability was achieved both before and after mechanical load by 30 squats with a median cartilage thickness of 1.9 mm (range: 0.5–4.8 mm) before and 1.9 mm (0.4–4.6 mm) after mechanical load. Male cartilages were thicker (p < 0.01) before (median: 2.0 mm) and after (2.0 mm) load when compared to female cartilage (before: 1.6 mm; after: 1.7 mm). Median cartilage thickness was about three times higher in karate athletes (before: 2.3 mm; after: 2.4 mm) than in sports shooters (0.7; 0.7 mm). Cartilage thickness in track and field athletes, handball players and soccer players were found to lay in‐between. Sport type related thickness changes after mechanical load were not significant.ConclusionMedial femoral condyle cartilage thickness in childhood correlates with age, sex and practiced type of sports. Ultrasound is a reliable and simple, pain‐free approach to evaluate the cartilage thickness in children and adolescents.Level of EvidenceLevel III.
Safety and Pharmacokinetics of a Ciprofloxacin and Azithromycin Stent for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Authors: Lim Dong‐Jin , Bicknell Brenton T. , Rivers Nicholas , Jones Martin P. , Menon Adithya J. , Kelly Olivia J. , Skinner Daniel , Zhang Shaoyan , Woodworth Bradford A. , Cho Do‐Yeon 
Published: April 2024

ObjectivesPreviously, we developed a novel double‐coated sinus stent containing ciprofloxacin (inner layer) and azithromycin (outer layer) (CASS), but released drug concentrations were found to be insufficient for clinical usage. Our objectives are to improve drug release of CASS and assess safety and pharmacokinetics in rabbits.MethodsDip coating was used to create the CASS with 2 mg ciprofloxacin and 5 mg azithromycin. A uniformed double coating was assessed with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the release patterns of both drugs and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay were evaluated over 14 days in vitro. Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of the CASS were tested in rabbits through insertion into the maxillary sinus and evaluated with nasal endoscopy, CT scans, histology, blood counts and chemistries, and in vivo drug release.ResultsSEM confirmed the uniformity of the dual coating of ciprofloxacin and azithromycin, and thickness (μm) was found to be 14.7 ± 2.4 and 28.1 ± 4.6, respectively. The inner coated ciprofloxacin showed a sustained release over 14 days (release %) when soaked in saline solution (day 7, 86.2 ± 3.4 vs. day 14,99.2 ± 5.1). In vivo analysis showed that after 12 days, 78.92 ± 7.67% of CP and 84.12 ± 0.45% of AZ were released into the sinus. There were no significant differences in body weight, white blood cell counts, and radiographic changes before and after CASS placement. No significant histological changes were observed compared to the contralateral control side.ConclusionFindings suggest that the CASS is an effective method for delivering therapeutic levels of antibiotics. Further studies are needed to validate efficacy in a preclinical sinusitis model.Level of EvidenceN/A Laryngoscope, 134:3953–3959, 2024
Idiopathic Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder (iRBD) Shares Similar Fecal Short‐Chain Fatty Acid Alterations with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's Disease (PD)
Authors: Du Juanjuan , Zhang Pingchen , Tan Yuyan , Gao Chao , Liu Jin , Huang Maoxin , Li Hongxia , Shen Xin , Huang Pei , Chen Shengdi 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBackgroundIdiopathic rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) is considered as a prodromal stage of synucleinopathies. Fecal short‐chain fatty acid (SCFA) changes in iRBD and the relationships with synucleinopathies have never been investigated.ObjectivesTo investigate fecal SCFA changes among iRBD, multiple system atrophy (MSA), and Parkinson's disease (PD), and evaluate their relationships.MethodsFecal SCFAs and gut microbiota were measured in 29 iRBD, 42 MSA, 40 PD, and 35 normal controls (NC) using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry and 16S rRNA gene sequencing.ResultsCompared with NC, fecal SCFA levels (propionic, acetic, and butyric acid) were lower in iRBD, MSA, and PD. Combinations of these SCFAs could differentiate NC from iRBD (AUC 0.809), MSA (AUC 0.794), and PD (AUC 0.701). Decreased fecal SCFAs were associated with the common reducing SCFA‐producing gut microbiota in iRBD, MSA, and PD.ConclusionsiRBD shares similar fecal SCFA alterations with MSA and PD, and the combination of these SCFAs might be a potential synucleinopathies‐related biomarker. © 2024 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
Structure and functional properties of aluminum hydroxide reinforced bamboo‐derived cellulose acetate composite film for biodegradable packaging
Authors: Dong Gaopan , Yuan Ziheng , Yuan Zhengqiu , Guo Xiujuan 
Published: April 2024

AbstractBiodegradable plastics are gaining popularity as environmentally friendly functional materials. This study focuses on the preparation of aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) reinforced cellulose acetate composite films using a cost‐effective approach. The process involves synthesizing bamboo‐derived cellulose acetate (BDCA), dissolving it in tetrahydrofuran with glycerol as a plasticizer, and incorporating Al(OH)3 particles into the casting solution to reinforce the cellulose acetate film. Analyses on microstructure and characteristics of the films were conducted through various techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FT‐IR) spectroscopy, x‐ray diffraction (XRD), water contact angle measurement, and tensile testing. The results indicate that the Al(OH)3 particles were well‐dispersed in the composite films, leading to a strong interaction with the cellulose acetate matrix. As a result, the prepared composite films exhibited significantly higher tensile strength compared to pure bamboo‐derived cellulose film. Additionally, they demonstrated improved anti‐ultraviolet properties and a lower water vapor transmission rate, despite being more hydrophilic. This method holds significant potential for commercial applications in producing high‐performance cellulose acetate‐based composite films.Highlights
Bamboo‐derived cellulose acetate was synthesized through chemical processes.
BDCA based composite film reinforced with Al(OH)3 was prepared by casting method.
The Al(OH)3 significantly enhance the functional properties of the composite film.
Composite films showed good performances for packaging according to the results.