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Predictors of Change in Creative Thinking Abilities in Young People: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Asquith Sarah L. , Wang Xu , Quintana Daniel S. , Abraham Anna 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACTPrevious research has examined how creative potential develops during childhood and has identified peaks, slumps, and bumps during maturation. However, little is known about the causes of such changes. This study employed a longitudinal approach to assess predictors of change in creative ideation over 2 years in young people (N = 76) aged 14–20 years old at the first time point. The analysis employed frequentist and Bayesian methods to evaluate the effect of individual factors, such as openness to experience (assessed using the BFI‐10 short form), and contextual factors, such as pursuing creative hobbies (measured with a leisure questionnaire). Openness at the first time point and change in openness over time predicted change in peak originality. Engagement in creative hobbies at the first time point predicted change in fluency. The findings support the contribution of individual factors, in the form of openness to experience, and contextual factors, in the form of engagement in creative hobbies, in the development of divergent thinking abilities in mid‐adolescence and young adulthood. Altogether, this study suggests that interventions aimed at increasing time spent on creative activities and promoting openness to experience may enhance divergent thinking abilities, which are essential components of creative potential.
Employee Radical and Incremental Creativity: A Systematic Review
Authors: Ren Fengmei , Song Zhigang 
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACTEmployee creativity is essential for contemporary companies to survive and gain competitive advantages. Although previous studies have made efforts to identify organizational factors that improve or hinder employee creativity, a better understanding is still needed regarding the differences between radical and incremental creativity, especially the different mechanisms of how organizational factors impact two types of creativity. To address this issue, we aim to provide a systematic review through which to identify different antecedents that affect radical and incremental creativity, respectively, based on componential theory of creativity. At first, we clarified the definitions and measurements of radical and incremental creativity. Then, we categorized the antecedents of radical and incremental creativity to develop an integrative framework. Last but not least, we identified the different organizational factors regarding how to improve radical and incremental creativity. We also address several future research directions.
Fibular morphology is not associated with incidence of peroneal tendon dislocation
Authors: Goto Kazumi , Sanada Takaki , Honda Eisaburo , Sameshima Shin , Murakami Tomoki , Inagawa Miyu , Ishida Yutaro , Kuzuhara Ryota , Iwaso Hiroshi 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPurposeThe association of peroneal tendon dislocation with peroneal bone morphology and postoperative redislocation rates remains unknown. This study compared the fibula morphology in patients with peroneal tendon dislocation with that in a control population.MethodsThe study enrolled 48 patients who underwent surgery for peroneal tendon dislocation at our institution during between 2018 and 2023. Thirty‐five patients with preoperative magnetic resonance imaging of the ankle were defined as Group D and 35 with magnetic resonance imaging of the ankle for other reasons and with similar background data were selected as the control group (Group C). The posterior tilting angle of the fibula, posterolateral angle and posterolateral edge angle were evaluated at the plafond level. The posterior tilting angle, posterolateral angle and retromalleolar bone shape according to the Rosenberg classification (flat, convex, concave) were evaluated at the midpoint between the plafond and the tip.ResultsAt the plafond level, the posterior tilting, posterolateral and posterolateral edge angles were 57.7 ± 11.1°, 123.8 ± 12.3° and 90.8 ± 13.7°, respectively, in Group D and 64.1 ± 15.4°, 121.1 ± 12.3° and 88.7 ± 12.2°, respectively, in Group C, with no significant differences. No significant between‐group differences existed in the posterior tilting and posterolateral angles at the midpoint level. Moreover, no significant differences existed in distribution of the bone geometry according to the Rosenberg classification.ConclusionThere were no differences in morphology between patients with peroneal tendon dislocation and controls. This study provides useful information on the indications for primary surgery and whether bony approach is useful for peroneal tendon dislocation.Level of EvidenceLevel IV.
Advances in Quantum Imaging with Machine Intelligence
Authors: Moodley Chané , Forbes Andrew 
Published: March 2024

AbstractQuantum imaging exemplifies the fascinating and counter‐intuitive nature of the quantum world, where non‐local correlations are exploited for imaging of objects by remote and non‐interacting photons. The field has exploded of late, driven by advances in our fundamental understanding of these processes, but also by advances in technology, for instance, efficient single photon detectors and cameras. Accelerating the progress is the nascent intersection of quantum imaging with artificial intelligence and machine learning, promising enhanced speed and quality of quantum images. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving field of quantum imaging with a specific focus on the intersection of quantum ghost imaging with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. The seminal advances made to date and the open challenges are highlighted, and the likely trajectory for the future is outlined.
Design of multibeam antenna with ultralow cross‐polarization
Authors: Tao Xiao , Wang Hao , Wan Jixiang , Ding Wei , Song Wenchao , Deng Heng 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThis paper presents a design to realize extremely low cross‐polarization level in multibeam antenna. The antenna consists of two reflectors placed on top of each other. The front reflector is a panel made of metal grid, which is used to separate two orthogonal polarizations. The rear reflector serves as the actual multibeam antenna surface. The multibeam antenna and feed array operated at Ku band are designed and fabricated. The test results show that the gains of the 28 beams can be better than 40.42 dBi, and the cross‐polarization level can be lower than −40 dB. The proposed method provides a novel idea for the design of ultralow cross‐polarization multibeam antenna.
DFT investigation of coupling constant anomalies in substituted β‐lactams
Authors: Crull Emily B. , Buevich Alexei V. , Martin Gary E. , Mahar Rohit , Qu Bo , Senanayake Chris H. , Molinski Tadeusz F. , Williamson R. Thomas 
Published: March 2024

Abstractβ‐lactams are a chemically diverse group of molecules with a wide range of biological activities. Having recently observed curious trends in 2JHH coupling values in studies on this structural class, we sought to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of these diagnostic NMR parameters, specifically interrogating 1JCH, 2JCH, and 2JHH, to differentiate 3‐ and 4‐monosubstituted β‐lactams. Further investigation using computational chemistry methods was employed to explore the geometric and electronic origins for the observed and calculated differences between the two substitution patterns.
Longitudinal data of serum creatine kinase levels and motor, pulmonary, and cardiac functions in 337 patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Authors: Awano Hiroyuki , Nambu Yoshinori , Itoh Chieko , Kida Akihiro , Yamamoto Tetsushi , Lee Tomoko , Takeshima Yasuhiro , Nozu Kandai , Matsuo Masafumi 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIntroduction/AimsDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) presents with skeletal muscle weakness, followed by cardiorespiratory involvement. The need for longitudinal data regarding DMD that could serve as a control for determining treatment efficacy in clinical trials has increased notably. The present study examined the longitudinal data of Japanese DMD patients collectively and assessed individual patients with pathogenic variants eligible for exon‐skipping therapy.MethodsPatients with DMD who visited Kobe University Hospital between March 1991 and March 2019 were enrolled. Data between the patients' first visit until age 20 years were examined.ResultsThree hundred thirty‐seven patients were included. Serum creatine kinase levels showed extremely high values until the age of 6 years and a rapid decline from ages 7–12 years. Both the median 10‐m run/walk velocity and rise‐from‐floor velocity peaked at the age of 4 years and declined with age. The values for respiratory function declined from the age of 11 years. The median left ventricular ejection fraction was >60% until the age of 12 years and rapidly declined from ages 13–15 years. Examination of the relationship between pathogenic variants eligible for exon‐skipping therapy and longitudinal data revealed no characteristic findings.DiscussionWe found that creatine kinase levels and motor, respiratory, and cardiac functions each exhibited various changes over time. These findings provide useful information about the longitudinal data of several outcome measures for patients with DMD not receiving corticosteroids. These data may serve as historical controls in comparing the natural history of DMD patients not on regular steroid use in appropriate clinical trials.
Complications of obliterative versus reconstructive vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse in octogenarians: A retrospective cohort study
Authors: Coleman Charlotte Elizabeth Mahon , Bonasia Kyra , Pascali Dante , Clancy Aisling 
Published: March 2024

AbstractAimsWomen of advanced age may choose between restorative or obliterative surgery for surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse. Obliterative surgery is traditionally reserved for a subset of older women with more severe medical comorbidities, since obliterative approaches are generally considered to be less morbid and older individuals have higher rates of perioperative complications than younger cohorts. This study compared perioperative complications amongst octogenarians undergoing obliterative versus reconstructive approaches. This data will help to inform perioperative counselling as previous studies have not been powered to evaluate complications in this population.MethodsThe National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was used to identify patients that had Pelvic organ prolapse surgery between 2012 and 2021, aged 80 years or older. Single‐compartment procedures, vaginal mesh procedures, and oncologic surgery were excluded. The primary outcome was any complication within the first 30 days excluding urinary tract infection (UTI). UTI, readmission, and severe complications were secondary outcomes.ResultsOf the 4149 patients identified, 2514 (60.6%) underwent reconstructive surgery and 1635 (39.4%) underwent obliterative surgery. Patients undergoing reconstructive surgery were more likely to have an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class of 1 or 2 (46.1% vs. 31.3%, p = 0.002) and were less likely to be on antihypertensive medication (72.0% vs. 75.8%, p = 0.006). Further, there was an increased length of stay (1.47 ± 1.84 vs. 1.03 ± 1.31 days, p < 0.001) in hospital for reconstructive surgery which was more often performed as an inpatient (45.7% vs. 37.9%, p < 0.001). There was no difference in the primary outcome: any complication excluding UTIs. However, UTI was more common in the reconstructive group (aOR 0.48; 95% confidence interval 0.34−0.0). The rate of serious complications (Clavien‐Dindo Class IV) was low overall and not different between reconstructive and obliterative approaches (1.3% vs. 1.0%, respectively).ConclusionsBoth vaginal reconstructive and obliterative approaches have low complication rates in octogenarians, with only UTI rate being different between cohorts. When choosing surgical approach, we suggest a case‐based, patient center discussion on the anatomic outcomes, durability and patient satisfaction.
A fifth‐ to sixth‐century CE lynx (Lynx lynx L., 1758) skeleton from Hungary 2: Stature and archaeological interpretations
Authors: Gál Erika , Bartosiewicz László , Kiss Viktória , Horváth Friderika , Melis Eszter 
Published: March 2024

AbstractLynx remains are rare in archaeological assemblages. The skeleton of an adult male accompanied by four dogs was found in a large Migration Period pit at Zamárdi–Kútvölgyi‐dűlő II, Hungary. Extant lynx skeletons were used in estimating the shoulder height of this individual. Its stature is comparable to those of the large dogs it was buried with. None of the five skeletons showed skinning marks. Although the physical reconstruction of the lynx was of help in appraising this special pit, the actual nature of the deposit remains in question. Possible interpretations range from the mundane discard of carcasses to the poorly understood ritual burial of carnivores, beginning with the lynx. We reviewed these options within the framework of cultural diversity of Migration Period peoples in west‐central Hungary.
A Simple Cost‐Effective Method to Fabricate Single Nanochannels by Embedding Electrospun Polyethylene Oxide Nanofibers
Authors: Zhou Lei , Chen Zhuonan , Ma Jian 
Published: March 2024

AbstractSolid state nanochannels provide significant practical advantages in many fields due to their interesting properties, such as controllable shape and size, robustness, ion selectivity. But their complex preparation processes severely limit their application. In this study, a simple cost‐effective method to fabricate single nanochannel by embedding a single polyethylene oxide (PEO) nanofiber is presented. Firstly, PEO nanofibers are prepared by electrospinning, and then a single PEO nanofiber are precisely transferred to the target sample using a micromanipulation platform. Then, PDMS is used for embedding, and finally, the PEO nanofiber is dissolved to obtain a single nanochannel. Unlike other methods of preparing nanochannels by embedding nanofibers, this method can prepare single nanochannel. The diameter of nanochannel can be as fine as 100 nm, and the length can reach several micrometers. The power generation between two potassium chloride solutions with various combinations of concentrations was investigated using the nanochannel. This low‐cost flexible nanochannel can also be used in various applications, including DNA sequencing and biomimetic ion channel.
Risky conclusions regarding shrinking rhino horns
Authors: Ferreira S. M. , ’t Sas‐Rolfes M. , Balfour D. , Barichievy C. , Chege G. , Dean C. , Doak N. , Dublin H. T. , du Toit R. , Ellis S. , Emslie R. H. , Flamand J. , Gadd M. , Gaymer J. , Hofmeyr M. , Knight M. , Moodley Y. , Shaw J. , Versteege L. , Vigne L. , von Houwald F. , Uri‐Khob S. , Mosweu K. 
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Image‐based analyses from an online repository on rhino horns asserted that declines in size over time could be the consequence of poaching and hunting.

We provide reflections on whether the sample was representative enough to make generalizations, the study adequately accounted for the main sources of horn‐size variation and the statistical methods were adequate to be confident in the results.

The sample had a limited representation, most coming from zoo animals. We highlight several sources of variance in horn size that such a sample could not evaluate robustly using linear regressions, both for establishing a proxy for horn size corrected for size of a rhino and assessing trends over time.

Nevertheless, horn poaching continues to be the key threat to rhinos. Addressing the underlying drivers of poaching and trafficking are key priorities for responsible public debate, policy making and interventions.

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Response to ‘Risky conclusions regarding shrinking rhino horns’: Clarification on a statistically determined reduction of relative horn length in five species of rhinoceros since 1885
Authors: Wilson Oscar E. , Pashkevich Michael D. , Rookmaaker Kees , Turner Edgar C. 
Published: March 2024

AbstractIn their response to Wilson, Pashkevich, Rookmaaker, et al. (2022), Ferreira et al. argue that our conclusions regarding shrinking rhino horns were risky, given the low sample size used for this assessment, the variation in rhino horn length related to non‐heritable factors (including age, sex, environment and behaviour) and the low impact that current selective trophy hunting has on rhino numbers.We agree that our sample size was low and that many factors can influence horn length and therefore we discussed these points as important caveats in Wilson, Pashkevich, Rookmaaker, et al. (2022).However, we argue that although many factors can lead to variation in horn length, they do not explain the decline in relative horn length over time that we observed, and we note that the response does not offer an alternative explanation for this temporal shift.Although selective hunting is currently a minor factor in rhino mortality, this may have been relatively more important and to have had a potentially greater selective influence in the past.Our dataset does not allow identification of factors driving this change, and in Wilson, Pashkevich, Rookmaaker, et al. (2022), we offered selective hunting as one possible explanation for the relative decline, calling for more work to investigate this further.We highlight that the focus of Wilson, Pashkevich, Rookmaaker, et al. (2022) was far more than an assessment of changing relative horn length and instead aimed to demonstrate that a wide range of data can be extracted effectively from image repositories for use in a conservation context.We hope that the results in Wilson, Pashkevich, Rookmaaker, et al. (2022) will provide a useful starting point for future research, including addressing the questions raised by Ferreira et al.Ultimately, we feel that the attention given to Wilson, Pashkevich, Rookmaaker, et al. (2022) reveals the enduring interest people have in rhinos, a topic addressed in other parts of our original paper, which we encourage readers to read in its entirety.Read the freePlain Language Summaryfor this article on the Journal blog.
A comprehensive investigation on tensile behavior of surface‐modified Kevlar hybrid nanocomposites for similar and dissimilar joints
Authors: Nallamuthu Ramasamy , Vellayaraj Arumugam , Chelliah Suresh Kumar , Bose Prabhu , Thirugnanasamabandam Arunkumar 
Published: March 2024

AbstractThe main objective of this study is to enhance the interfacial adhesion between Kevlar fiber‐reinforced epoxy composite for a single lap joint. This has been achieved by performing various chemical treatments on Kevlar fiber. Moreover, the nanofiller‐added epoxy matrices were also used for investigating its potentiality in a single lap joint. A thorough comparison has been made among various chemical treatments based composite and modified epoxy matrix composite. The tensile strength of similar and dissimilar single lap joints was investigated through experiments and was analyzed by SEM, XRD, and Weibull model. It was perceived that the tensile shear strength and Weibull modulus of the treated similar Kevlar lap joint were 21.45% and 40.18% higher than the similar nanocomposite joint; also, it has been found that an increment of about 79.8% and 76.64% with that of untreated similar Kevlar joint. Furthermore, the failure progression of optimized joints was evaluated by acoustic emission (AE) monitoring.Highlights
Interfacial adhesion study of Kevlar fiber with matrix in single lap joint.
Kevlar surface modification and epoxy modified by nanocomposites were used.
The lap shear strength of similar and dissimilar single lap joint composites.
SEM, XRD, and Weibull analysis and AE monitoring were used for this research.
Chemical treatments on Kevlar fiber have enhanced the interfacial adhesion.
Fabrication of robust polyamide 6 with local cross‐linked structure via dynamic vulcanization
Authors: Ye Weihua , Yuan Yanchao , Liu Xing , Liu Shumei , Zhao Jianqing 
Published: March 2024

AbstractPolyamide 6 (PA6) is a widely used thermoplastic engineering polymer, and the toughening modification for PA6 is always a main research topic. Meanwhile, the rigidity and heat resistance of PA6 usually deteriorate. To address this conflict, an epoxy compound (EGDE‐GA) was designed and synthesized and used to modify PA6 by dynamic vulcanization in twin‐screw extruder. EGDE‐GA is a linear molecule with a flexible molecular structure, which is favorable to toughening of PA6, and epoxy groups of EGDE‐GA can form local cross‐linked structure to improve the rigidity and retain the heat resistance of PA6. At the loading of 20 wt% of EGDE‐GA, the modified PA6 (PA6/EGDE‐GA 20) exhibited very high elongation at break and notched impact strength, which were increased by 413% and 520%, respectively, compared to those of PA6. The tensile strength was 61.4 MPa, which was higher than that of PA6. The heat deflection temperature remained almost unchanged. The results showed that the modified polymers may possess the high toughness without sacrificing the original rigidity by building the local crosslinked structure using dynamic vulcanization. The findings provide a feasible method for reusing and upcycling PA6 and other polymers with higher value and wider use in the industry.Highlights
The polyamide 6 (PA6) is toughened via dynamic vulcanization.
The toughness of modified PA6 is increased by 520% compared with pure PA6.
The toughened PA6 exhibits higher tensile strength than that of pure PA6.
The toughened PA6 maintains its rigidity and heat resistance.
Rational evolution for altering the ligand preference of estrogen receptor alpha
Authors: Eerlings Roy , Gupta Purvi , Lee Xiao Yin , Nguyen Tien , El Kharraz Sarah , Handle Florian , Smeets Elien , Moris Lisa , Devlies Wout , Vandewinkel Bram , Thiry Irina , Ta Duy Tien , Gorkovskiy Anton , Voordeckers Karin , Henckaerts Els , Pinheiro Vitor B. , Claessens Frank , Verstrepen Kevin J. , Voet Arnout , Helsen Christine 
Published: March 2024

AbstractEstrogen receptor α is commonly used in synthetic biology to control the activity of genome editing tools. The activating ligands, estrogens, however, interfere with various cellular processes, thereby limiting the applicability of this receptor. Altering its ligand preference to chemicals of choice solves this hurdle but requires adaptation of unspecified ligand‐interacting residues. Here, we provide a solution by combining rational protein design with multi‐site‐directed mutagenesis and directed evolution of stably integrated variants in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. This method yielded an estrogen receptor variant, named TERRA, that lost its estrogen responsiveness and became activated by tamoxifen, an anti‐estrogenic drug used for breast cancer treatment. This tamoxifen preference of TERRA was maintained in mammalian cells and mice, even when fused to Cre recombinase, expanding the mammalian synthetic biology toolbox. Not only is our platform transferable to engineer ligand preference of any steroid receptor, it can also profile drug‐resistance landscapes for steroid receptor‐targeted therapies.