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The beneficial effects of balloon pulmonary angioplasty for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension are accompanied by increased body mass index and improved nutritional status
Authors: Fujii Shinya , Nagayoshi Shinya , Miyamoto Takashi , Ogawa Kazuo , Yoshimura Michihiro 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAlthough balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) improves pulmonary hypertension and the prognosis of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), subsequent changes in body mass index (BMI), nutritional status, and appetite have not been fully investigated. This retrospective study aimed to clarify changes in BMI, nutritional status, and appetite after BPA. Fifty‐two consecutive patients with CTEPH who underwent complete revascularization with BPA between July 2014 and July 2023 and were available for follow‐up were evaluated. We compared the presence or absence of increased appetite, BMI change, and nutritional status before and after BPA treatment. BPA significantly improved the mean pulmonary artery pressure from 37.4 ± 8.7 mmHg to 18.7 ± 2.8 mmHg and the partial pressure of oxygen from 61.6 ± 9.3 mmHg to 82.8 ± 9.9 mmHg (both p < 0.001). Appetite was increased in 82.7% of the patients. BMI significantly increased from 23.9 ± 3.7 kg/m2 to 24.9 ± 3.7 kg/m2 (p < 0.001). As a nutritional indicator, the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index increased from 105.3 ± 10.2 to 108.3 ± 8.3 (p < 0.001). The median Controlling Nutritional Status scores showed no significant change but the range was significantly improved from 0–9 to 0–3 (p = 0.006). In conclusion, patients with CTEPH show improved oxygenation and hemodynamics, increased BMI, and improved nutritional status following BPA. This sequence of changes may help improve patient prognosis.
Toward Useful Quantum Kernels
Authors: Incudini Massimiliano , Martini Francesco , Pierro Alessandra Di 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSupervised machine learning is a popular approach to the solution of many real‐life problems. This approach is characterized by the use of labeled datasets to train algorithms for classifying data or predicting outcomes accurately. The question of the extent to which quantum computation can help improve existing classical supervised learning methods is the subject of intense research in the area of quantum machine learning. The debate centers on whether an advantage can be achieved already with current noisy quantum computer prototypes or it is strictly dependent on the full power of a fault‐tolerant quantum computer. The current proposals can be classified into methods that can be suitably implemented on near‐term quantum computers but are essentially empirical, and methods that use quantum algorithms with a provable advantage over their classical counterparts but only when implemented on the still unavailable fault‐tolerant quantum computer.It turns out that, for the latter class, the benefit offered by quantum computation can be shown rigorously using quantum kernels, whereas the approach based on near‐term quantum computers is very unlikely to bring any advantage if implemented in the form of hybrid algorithms that delegate the hard part (optimization) to the far more powerful classical computers.
Disgust‐based approach‐avoidance modification training for individuals suffering from elevated stress: A randomized controlled pilot study
Authors: Streit Hannah , Keinert Marie , Schindler‐Gmelch Lena , Eskofier Bjoern M. , Berking Matthias 
Published: February 2024

AbstractPerceived stress, a global health problem associated with various mental disorders, is assumed to be influenced by dysfunctional beliefs. It can be hypothesized that these beliefs can be modified with the help of approach‐avoidance modification trainings (AAMTs). In the present study (conducted 2020–2022), we aimed to clarify whether the efficacy of AAMTs can be enhanced by utilizing the expression of emotions to move AAMT stimuli. For this purpose, we tested the feasibility and acceptability of a new AAMT paradigm in which the expression of disgust is used to move stress‐increasing beliefs away from oneself and the expression of positive emotions is used to move stress‐reducing beliefs towards oneself (AAMT‐DP). Additionally, we explored the therapeutic potential of the AAMT‐DP intervention by comparing it to an inactive control condition and to a conventional AAMT in which stimuli are moved by swipe movements (n = 10 in each condition). The primary outcome was perceived stress 1 week after the training as assessed with the Perceived Stress Scale. Findings indicate sufficient feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and that the decrease in perceived stress in the AAMT‐DP condition was greater than in the inactive control condition (g = 0.72 [0.10, 1.72]) and than in the swipe control condition (g = 0.64 [0.01, 1.41]). In sum, findings provide preliminary evidence for the feasibility, acceptability, and the therapeutic potential of the AAMT‐DP intervention.
Reversible Temperature Sensing using Blue‐Winged Grasshopper Coloracris azureus Wings
Authors: Wang Limin , Wilts Bodo D. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThermochromic materials have been widely investigated due to their relevance in technological applications, including anti‐counterfeiting materials, fashion accessories, displays, and temperature sensors. While many organisms exhibit color changes, few studies have explored the potential of the responsive natural materials for temperature sensing, especially given the often limited and irreversible nature of these changes in live specimens. Here, it is shown that the hindwings of the blue‐winged grasshopper Coloracris azureus can act as a reversible, power‐free bio‐thermometer, transitioning from blue to purple/red in a 30—100°C temperature range. Using microspectrophotometry, light microscopy and Raman microscopy, it is found that the blue color of the wings originates from pigmentary coloration, based on a complex of astaxanthin and proteins. The thermochromic shift from blue to red, induced by a temperature increase, is attributed to a denaturation of this carotenoprotein complex, upon which astaxanthin is released. This process is reversible upon a subsequent temperature decrease. The color changes are both swift and consistent upon temperature change, making the grasshopper's wings suitable as direct visual sensors on thermally dynamic, curved surfaces. The potential possibilities of sustainable, power‐free temperature sensors or microthermometers based on biomaterials are demonstrated.
Full‐Color “Off–On” Thermochromic Fluorescent Fibers for Customizable Smart Wearable Displays in Personal Health Monitoring
Authors: Zhan Luyao , Xu Wanxuan , Hu Zixi , Fan Jiayin , Sun Luping , Wang Xingchi , Zhang Yingying , Shi Xiaodi , Ding Bin , Yu Jianyong , Ma Ying 
Published: February 2024

AbstractResponsive thermochromic fiber materials capable of miniaturization and integrating comfortably and compliantly onto the soft and dynamically deforming human body are promising materials for visualized personal health monitoring. However, their development is hindered by monotonous colors, low‐contrast color changes, and poor reversibility. Herein, full‐color “off–on” thermochromic fluorescent fibers are prepared based on self‐crystallinity phase change and Förster resonance energy transfer for long‐term and passive body‐temperature monitoring, especially for various personalized customization purposes. The off–on switching luminescence characteristic is derived from the reversible conversion of the dispersion state and fluorescent emission by fluorophores and quencher molecules, which are embedded in the matrix of a phase‐change material, during the crystallizing/melting processes. The achievement of full‐color fluorescence is attributed to the large modulation range of fluorescence colors according to primary color additive theory. These thermochromic fluorescent fibers exhibit good mechanical properties, fluorescent emission contrast, and reversibility, showing their great potential in flexible smart display devices. Moreover, the response temperature of the thermochromic fibers is controllable by adjusting the phase‐change material, enabling body‐temperature‐triggered luminescence; this property highlights their potential for human body‐temperature monitoring and personalized customization. This work presents a new strategy for designing and exploring flexible sensors with higher comprehensive performances.
In Operando Monitoring the Stress Evolution of Silicon Anode Electrodes during Battery Operation via Optical Fiber Sensors
Authors: Zhang Yi , Xiao Xiangpeng , Chen Weilun , Zhang Zihan , Li Wanming , Ge Xiaoyu , Li Yanpeng , Xiang Jingwei , Sun Qizhen , Yan Zhijun , Yu Yifei , Yang Hui , Li Zhen , Huang Yunhui 
Published: February 2024

AbstractSilicon (Si) anode has attracted broad attention because of its high theoretical specific capacity and low working potential. However, the severe volumetric changes of Si particles during the lithiation process cause expansion and contraction of the electrodes, which induces a repeatedly repair of solid electrolyte interphase, resulting in an excessive consuming of electrolyte and rapid capacity decay. Clearly known the deformation and stress changing at µε resolution in the Si‐based electrode during battery operation provides invaluable information for the battery research and development. Here, an in operando approach is developed to monitor the stress evolution of Si anode electrodes via optical fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors. By implanting FBG sensor at specific locations in the pouch cells with different Si anodes, the stress evolution of Si electrodes has been systematically investigated, and Δσ/areal capacity is proposed for stress assessment. The results indicate that the differences in stress evolution are nested in the morphological changes of Si particles and the evolution characteristics of electrode structures. The proposed technique provides a brand‐new view for understanding the electrochemical mechanics of Si electrodes during battery operation.
Tungstate Intercalated NiFe Layered Double Hydroxide Enables Long‐Term Alkaline Seawater Oxidation
Authors: Wang Hefeng , Li Zixiao , Hong Shaohuan , Yang Chaoxin , Liang Jie , Dong Kai , Zhang Hui , Wang Xiaoyan , Zhang Min , Sun Shengjun , Yao Yongchao , Luo Yongsong , Liu Qian , Li Luming , Chu Wei , Du Miao , Gong Feng , Sun Xuping , Tang Bo 
Published: February 2024

AbstractRenewable electricity‐driven seawater splitting presents a green, effective, and promising strategy for building hydrogen (H2)‐based energy systems (e.g., storing wind power as H2), especially in many coastal cities. The abundance of Cl− in seawater, however, will cause severe corrosion of anode catalyst during the seawater electrolysis, and thus affect the long‐term stability of the catalyst. Herein, seawater oxidation performances of NiFe layered double hydroxides (LDH), a classic oxygen (O2) evolution material, can be boosted by employing tungstate (WO42–) as the intercalated guest. Notably, insertion of WO42− to LDH layers upgrades the reaction kinetics and selectivity, attaining higher current densities with ≈100% O2 generation efficiency in alkaline seawater. Moreover, after a 350 h test at 1000 mA cm−2, only trace active chlorine can be detected in the electrolyte. Additionally, O2 evolution follows lattice oxygen mechanism on NiFe LDH with intercalated WO42−.
Aging in style: Seniority and sentiment in scholarly writing
Authors: Kosnik Lea‐Rachel , Hamermesh Daniel S. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe scholarly impact of academic research matters for academic promotions, influence, relevance to public policy, and others. Focusing on writing style in top‐level professional journals, we examine how it changes with age, and how stylistic differences and age affect impact. As top‐level scholars age, their writing style increasingly differs from others'. The impact (measured by citations) of each contribution decreases, due to the direct effect of age and the much smaller indirect effects through style. Authors who grew up outside North America or the United Kingdom write in different styles from others, in ways that reduce the impact of their research. Nobel laureates' scholarly writing evinces less certainty about the conclusions of their research than that of other highly productive scholars.
Queer allyship in TESOL: We need to ACTS now!
Authors: Trinh Ethan 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBuilding queer allyship is an in‐the‐making, incomplete, and situated process in and beyond TESOL. In this article, I propose that the concept of queer allyship is not a conceptual but practical and calling‐for‐action approach on an everyday life basis. Queer allyship describes allies who work together to challenge common heteronormative and cisgender assumptions of oneself to think queer and provoke actions in relational systems of support (ACTS). In this article, I invite the readers to think queer with me about the missing aspect of queer allyship in TESOL, address the importance of doing this work, and offer some queer considerations for teachers and administrators to try in their own spaces. I conclude the article by acknowledging two things. One, everyone can queer their own thinking and actions; therefore, everyone can be queers themselves. Two, doing queer allyship work should not be the sole responsibility of anyone—it is ecological work, which demands collective and communal care for and with all students and teachers.
How can virtual and augmented reality facilitate international business?
Authors: Kshetri Nir , Dwivedi Yogesh K. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractWhile extensive research has explored the internet's role in internationalization, there is limited understanding of how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) contribute. Our objective is to address and fill this gap by investigating the roles of AR and VR in international expansion of services and cultural products. The paper addresses facilitators and barriers for the use of these technologies in international business. It argues that advancements in information and communication technologies have played a pivotal role in fostering the integration of AR and VR into global business operations. The study examines the role of these technologies in inward internationalization, particularly in the tourism sector The article also delves into the disintermediation effects of AR and VR compared to Internet‐based platforms, emphasizing their potential to outperform traditional e‐commerce websites. Additionally, the research explores how AR and VR stimulate the internationalization of cultural products, such as concerts and visual art, overcoming geographical constraints. AR and VR technologies are currently in use by a variety of entities, including national tourism authorities, destination management organizations (DMOs), and service providers in the travel and hospitality industries, such as airlines and hotels. They are also employed by producers of cultural products, such as concerts and visual art. The ongoing advancements in these technologies are expected to broaden their existing applications.
Deciphering m6A signatures in hepatocellular carcinoma: Single‐cell insights, immune landscape, and the protective role of IGFBP3
Authors: Chen Shujia , Liu Jie , Zhang Shuting , Zhao Lili , Zhang Jindong , Han Ping , Zhang Qian , Liu Yao , Wang Fengmei , Li Jia 
Published: February 2024

AbstractRNA m6 methyladenosine (m6A) modifications impact tumor biology and immune processes, particularly in hepatocellular malignant tumors. Using a consensus clustering algorithm on 371 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) samples, we identified three m6A‐modified subtypes and correlated them with positive tumor microenvironment (TME) markers for distinct immune phenotypes. Stratifying patients based on m6A scores revealed a low presentation group with better immune penetration, lower tumor mutation load, and increased expression of immune checkpoint markers like CTLA‐4 and PD‐1, suggesting enhanced responsiveness to immunization therapy. A machine‐learning model of 23 m6A genes was constructed. Single‐cell analysis revealed a surprising enrichment of IGFBP3 in astrocytes, prompting the exploration of associated signaling pathways. Experimental verification shows that IGFBP3 is significantly enhanced in normal tissues, while immunohistochemical analysis shows that its expression is lower in tumor tissues, indicating its protective effect in HCC and a good prognosis. Importantly, high IGFBP3 expression is associated with better outcomes in patients receiving immunotherapy. Moreover, cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) experiments have confirmed that high expression of IGFBP3 is associated with stronger T cell‐killing ability. In summary, the comprehensive evaluation of m6A modification, immune characteristics, and single‐cell analysis in this study not only revealed the TME of HCC but also made significant contributions to the progress of personalized HCC immunotherapy targeting IGFBP3. This study provides a solid theoretical foundation for clinical translation and emphasizes its potential impact on developing effective treatment strategies.
Widening Teachers' Reading Repertoires: Moving beyond a Popular Childhood Canon
Authors: Cremin Teresa , Mukherjee Sarah Jane , Aerila Juli‐Anna , Kauppinen Merja , Siipola Mari , Lähteelä Johanna 
Published: February 2024

AbstractTo develop a love of reading in the young, teachers need rich repertoires of children's literature and other texts. However, the significance of this subject knowledge is rarely given the attention it deserves in policy, practice, or training contexts. This article, drawing on survey data from England and Finland, underlines these concerns. It reveals that in line with the surveys of practicing teachers, preservice teachers in the study also rely upon a narrow range of high‐profile authors, mainly from childhood, and that these very distinctly lack diversity. The authors reflect on the reasons for professional over‐reliance on this popular childhood canon and the potentially constraining consequences for child readers. They present key approaches to enable educators to develop diverse, in‐depth literary repertoires and argue for the development of Reading Teachers—informed reading role models who effectively deploy responsibility, rigor, and relevance: the three Rs of reading for pleasure.
Identifying predictors for comorbidities related mortality versus pancreatic cancer related mortality in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
Authors: Sekine Katsunori , Nagata Naoyoshi , Hisada Yuya , Yamamoto Kenjiro , Mukai Shuntaro , Tsuchiya Takayoshi , Machitori Akihiro , Kojima Yasushi , Yada Tomoyuki , Yamamoto Natsuyo , Uemura Naomi , Itoi Takao , Kawai Takashi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractBackgroundsFew data are available for surveillance decisions focusing on factors related to mortality, as the primary outcome, in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) patients.AimsWe aimed to identify imaging features and patient backgrounds associated with mortality risks by comparing pancreatic cancer (PC) and comorbidities.MethodsWe retrospectively conducted a multicenter long‐term follow‐up of 1864 IPMN patients. Competing risk analysis was performed for PC‐ and comorbidity‐related mortality.ResultsDuring the median follow‐up period of 5.5 years, 14.0% (261/1864) of patients died. Main pancreatic duct ≥5 mm and mural nodules were significantly related to all‐cause and PC‐related mortality, whereas cyst ≥30 mm did not relate. In 1730 patients without high‐risk imaging features, 48 and 180 patients died of PC and comorbidity. In the derivation cohort, a prediction model for comorbidity‐related mortality was created, comprising age, cancer history, diabetes mellitus complications, chronic heart failure, stroke, paralysis, peripheral artery disease, liver cirrhosis, and collagen disease in multivariate analysis. If a patient had a 5 score, 5‐ and 10‐year comorbidity‐related mortality is estimated at 18.9% and 50.2%, respectively, more than 7 times higher than PC‐related mortality. The model score was also significantly associated with comorbidity‐related mortality in a validation cohort.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates main pancreatic duct dilation and mural nodules indicate risk of PC‐related mortality, identifying patients who need periodic examination. A comorbidity‐related mortality prediction model based on the patient's age and comorbidities can stratify patients who do not require regular tests, especially beyond 5 years, among IPMN patients without high‐risk features.Clinical trial registrationT2022‐0046.
Function of the turbo‐sail airfoil applied to the Darrieus wind turbine
Authors: Ono Yoshimichi , Sayama Ryosuke , Murai Yuichi , Park Hyun Jin , Tasaka Yuji 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe use of a turbo‐sail airfoil to improve the power generation of a Darrieus wind turbine was examined. The turbo‐sail airfoil comprises a symmetric blade from which a high‐speed tangential jet is produced to suppress flow separation. For a steady angle of attack, we experimentally confirmed an anti‐stall function of the airfoil at an angle of attack up to and exceeding 30°. Considering the case of the rotation of a single blade of a Darrieus wind turbine, the flow field was replaced with a non‐separated stream around the airfoil particularly even at a tip‐speed ratio lower than 3. The pressure field and local lift‐to‐drag ratio measured by particle image velocimetry quantitatively supported the expected anti‐stall function. Improvements in the torque and power coefficient were estimated from measurements considering the external power consumed in supplying the jet.
A Tb(III) Complex Based on 3‐Pyridylacetic Showing Luminescent Detection for Fe3+ Ion
Authors: Liu Fang , Lu Ying‐Bing , Zhou Yu‐Lin , Lei Yu , Wang Bei‐Bei , Yang Wei , Chen Wen‐Tong , Zhu Shui‐Dong 
Published: February 2024

AbstractA new Tb(III) complex based on 3‐pyridylacetic acid, [Tb(H(3‐PAA)2)(NO3)2] (1, 3‐PAA=3‐pyridylacetic acid), has been triumphantly prepared and structurally characterized. Complex 1 is a 1D chained structure linked by carboxylate groups of the 3‐PAA ligand, and its 2D supramolecular packing is controlled mainly by hydrogen‐bonds. The compound exhibits outstanding thermal stability and excellent stability under ethanol solutions. Moreover, compound 1 shows a strong solid‐state green‐emitting emission at room temperature, which demonstrates that the ligand can effectively sensitize the emission of the Tb(III) ion, and it can serve as a responsive sensing material for detecting the Fe3+ ion in ethanol solutions.
Crystal Structure and Optical Characteristics of K2Nd2O(BO3)2
Authors: Feng Jingcheng , Shen Jun , Zhang Guochun 
Published: February 2024

AbstractA rare earth oxyborate crystal K2Nd2O(BO3)2 has been grown by means of high temperature solution method for the first time. It crystallizes in monoclinic P21/c (No. 14) space group, and the lattice parameters are a=11.318(6) Å, b=6.575(4) Å, c=10.689(6) Å, β=117.062(12)°, and Z=4. The absorption spectrum, emission spectrum, and fluorescence lifetime of K2Nd2O(BO3)2 have been evaluated, and the foundational spectral parameters have been analysed according to the Judd‐Ofelt theory. The high concentration of activated ions (1.13×1022 ions/cm3), large absorption coefficient (87.63 cm−1), long fluorescence lifetime (91.2 μs), and large emission cross section (2.03×10−20 cm2) of K2Nd2O(BO3)2 suggest its potential applications of microchip lasers.