bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bio Efficacy of Emamectin Benzoate 5 SG and 1.9 EC against Shoot and Fruit Borers of Okra
Authors: R Sheeba Jasmine 
Published: February 2025

Okra also known as Bhendi (Abelomoschus esculentus L) is heavily infested by a variety of insect pests causing considerable damage and yield reduction. Among the pests, borers are most dreaded pests of national importance. Emamectin benzoate is an avermectin effective against several pests in number of crops. Two field experiments were conducted to evaluate the bio efficacy of emamectin benzoate against borers of bhendi. Emamectin benzoate 5 SG and 1.9 EC @ 7,11 15 and 20 g a.i. ha-1 were tested in comparison with Proclaim 5 SG @ 11 g a.i. ha-1, chlorpyrifos 20 EC 200 g a..i ha-1 and untreated check. Observations on larval population and fruit damage were made prior to spraying and on 3, 7, 10 and 14 days after spraying from 10 randomly tagged plants per plot and the mean worked out. The fruit damage was assessed based on bore holes found on the fruit. The total number of fruits and infested fruits in ten randomly selected plants per plot were counted and the per cent fruit damage was worked out and the yield of bhendi fruits was also recorded. Results clearly showed that emamectin benzoate 5 SG @ 20 g a.i.ha-1 followed by 1.9 EC @ 20 g a.i.ha-1 were found to be more effective in controlling bhendi borers. The order of efficacy was emamectin benzoate 5 SG at 20 g a.i.ha-1 ³ emamectin benzoate 1.9 EC at 20 g a.i.ha-1 >emamectin benzoate 5 SG at 15 g a.i.ha-1 ³ emamectin benzoate 1.9 EC at 15 g a.i.ha-1>emamectin benzoate 5 SG at 11 g a.i.ha-1 ³ Proclaim 5 SG at 11 g a.i.ha-1 ³ emamectin benzoate 1.9 EC at 11g a.i.ha-1 >emamectin benzoate 5 SG at 7 g a.i.ha-1 ³ emamectin benzoate 1.9 EC at 7 g a.i.ha-1 > chlorpyrifos 20 EC 200 g a..i ha-1
Effect of Chitosan Fortified Briquettes and Nano Urea Formulations on Growth, Yield and Biochemical Parameters of Sweet Corn (Zea mays saccharata L.)
Authors: S.S. Patil , T.N. Thorat , S.H. Lohale , P.S. Bodake , S.G. Dalvi , V.A. Rajemahadik 
Published: February 2025

Aims: The field experiment was conducted to study the effect of chitosan fortified briquettes and nano urea formulations on growth, yield and biochemical parameters of sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata L.).
Study Design: The field trial was laid out by using randomized block design comprising eleven treatments replicated thrice.
Place and Duration of Study: The field experiment was carried out at the Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra during Rabi 2023-24.
Methodology: The treatments of the experimental trial were T1 : Control, T2 : 100% RDF through straight fertilizer (SF), T3 : 100% RDF through Konkan Annapurna Briquettes (KAB), T4 : 100% RDF through Chitosan fortified briquettes (CFB), T5 : 75% RDF through CFB, T6 : T5 + Foliar application of synthesized Nano urea @ 30 ppm, T7 : T5 + Foliar application of synthesized Nano urea @ 60 ppm, T8 : T5 + Foliar application of synthesized Nano urea @ 90 ppm, T9 : T5 + Foliar application of synthesized Nano urea conjugate @ 30 ppm, T10 : T5 + Foliar application of synthesized Nano urea conjugate @ 60 ppm, T11 : T5 + Foliar application of synthesized Nano urea conjugate @ 90 ppm. Sweet corn var. Sweet-70 was used for the trial. Seeds were sown at spacing of 60 cm × 20 cm. The recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) used in the experiment was 200:60:60 NPK kg ha-1. Briquette application was done at 15 and 40 DAS and foliar application of nano urea was done at 25 and 50 DAS.
Results: Results revealed that significantly higher values of growth, yield attributes, yield and biochemical parameters of sweet corn was observed in treatment 75 % RDF (CFB) + foliar application of synthesized nano urea conjugate @ 30 ppm (T9) over rest of the treatments. The green cob and green stover yield of sweet corn was increased in treatment T9 by 152.93% and 145.97% over control (T1), respectively.
Conclusion: Application of 75% RDF through chitosan fortified briquettes (at 15 and 40 DAS) along with foliar application of 30 ppm synthesized nano urea conjugate twice at 25 and 50 DAS might increase the growth, yield attributes, yield and biochemical parameters of sweet corn.
Sadism in the context of intergroup aggression
Authors: Dyduch‐Hazar Karolina 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPeople more readily harm members of outgroups than ingroups, often enjoying the inflicted agony. Yet it remains unclear how these malevolent tendencies towards outgroups relate to sadism. Sadists often harm others, driven by a desire to feel pleasure from their suffering. In attempt to bridge these two lines of research, this work examined relationships between sadism and aggression against ingroup and outgroup members in three studies (total N = 755) that focused on two groups with a history of conflict (i.e., the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland). Across all studies, British participants’ sadistic tendencies were just as strongly linked to their aggression against ingroup members (i.e., British partners) as to their aggression against outgroup members (i.e., Irish partners). Despite this lack of a preference for greater outgroup aggression, they tended to enjoy outgroup aggression more than ingroup aggression, especially at its extreme levels. These findings extend works linking sadism to aggression into the domain of intergroup relations and bind together research on sadism and intergroup schadenfreude.
Provoked and unprovoked aggression in toddlerhood: Evaluating measurement invariance and latent means across gender, age, and time
Authors: Peets Kätlin , Del Vecchio Tamara 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThis paper re‐examined the factor structure of a recently developed parent report of aggression, the Provoked and Unprovoked Aggression Questionnaire, and evaluated measurement invariance and latent mean differences across gender, age, and time. Participants were 333 mothers of toddlers (younger age group: n = 167, 53.9% boys, Mage Time 1 = 18.30 months, SD = 0.45; older age group: n = 166, 48.8% boys, Mage Time 1 = 24.29 months, SD = 0.38) who filled out provoked (eight items) and unprovoked (five items) aggression scales twice over a 3‐month period. We found evidence for the configural, metric, and scalar measurement invariance—a requirement needed to make a meaningful comparison between aggression means across gender, age groups, and time. When comparing means for boys and girls, gender differences emerged earlier for unprovoked than provoked aggression. Also, the frequency of provoked aggression increased among younger, but not older, toddlers. By developing a brief parental report of aggression in toddlerhood, we hope to fill a void of early aggression measures that tap the contextual variability in aggressive behaviors, and thereby stimulate more research to further our understanding of different types of aggression and their correlates in toddlerhood.
Referral Patterns for People With Musculoskeletal Complaints in General Practice: An Analysis From an Australian Primary Care Database
Authors: Haas Romi , Gorelik Alexandra , O'Connor Denise A. , Pearce Christopher , Mazza Danielle , Bennell Kim L. , Hinman Rana S. , Buchbinder Rachelle 
Published: January 2024

ObjectiveOur objective was to examine referral patterns for people with musculoskeletal complaints presenting to Australian general practitioners (GPs).MethodsThis longitudinal analysis from the Population Level Analysis Reporting (POLAR) database includes 133,279 patients with low back (≥18 years old) or neck, shoulder, and/or knee (≥45 years old) complaints seen by 4,538 GPs across 269 practices from 2014 through 2018. Referrals to allied health and medical and/or surgical specialists were included. We determined the number of patients with referrals and GPs who made referrals and examined their timing, associations, and trends over time.ResultsA total of 43,666 patients (33%) received and 3,053 GPs (67%) made at least one referral. Most referrals were to allied health (n = 25,830, 19%), followed by surgeons (n = 18,805, 14%). Surgical referrals were higher for knee complaints (n = 6,140, 24%) compared with low back, neck, and shoulder complaints (range 8%–15%). The referral category varied predominantly by body region followed by gender, socioeconomic status, and primary health network. Time to allied health referral ranged between median (interquartile range [IQR]) 14 days (0–125 days) for neck complaints and 56 days (5–177 days) for knee complaints. Surgical referrals occurred sooner for those with knee complaints (15 days, IQR 0–128 days). There was a 2.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.9%–2.4%) annual increase in the proportion of allied health referrals and a 1.9% (95% CI 1.6%–2.1%) decrease in surgical referrals across all sites.ConclusionOne‐third of patients receive, and two‐thirds of GPs make, referrals for musculoskeletal complaints. Understanding the reasons for referral and differences between GPs who refer more and less frequently may identify factors that explain variations in practice.
High Selectivity toward Electrochemical Ozone Production of Sb‐SnO2 with Cu and Ni Co‐doped
Authors: Jin Beichen , Cheng Shaoan , Sun Yi , Xie Pengfei , Li Longxin 
Published: January 2024

AbstractNi‐Sb‐SnO2(Ni‐ATO) can generate ozone electrochemically which compensates the energy efficiency. However, the selectivity of electrochemical ozone production (EOP) on Ni‐ATO surface is yet insufficient for practical application. In this study, ATO with Cu and Ni co‐doped (CuNi‐ATO) is prepared to enhance the electrochemical performance and stability of ozone generation. CuNi‐ATO achieves the highest known current efficiency of 71% for EOP under acidic conditions, which is 2.4 times higher than that of Ni‐ATO. Efficient EOP is maintained with diverse pH, temperature, and electrolytes. Notably, the service lifetime of CuNi‐ATO is 2.7 times longer than that of Ni‐ATO. DFT calculations further reveal that ATO with Cu and Ni co‐doped presents weakened adsorption toward O*, O2*, and O3*. The spontaneous combination of O* and O2* is the main reason for enhanced EOP capacity on CuNi‐ATO. This work provides a novel insight into designing materials for efficient ozone production.
Pump‐Less, Recirculating Organ‐on‐Chip (rOoC) Platform to Model the Metabolic Crosstalk between Islets and Liver
Authors: Aizenshtadt Aleksandra , Wang Chencheng , Abadpour Shadab , Menezes Pedro Duarte , Wilhelmsen Ingrid , Dalmao‐Fernandez Andrea , Stokowiec Justyna , Golovin Alexey , Johnsen Mads , Combriat Thomas M. D. , Røberg‐Larsen Hanne , Gadegaard Nikolaj , Scholz Hanne , Busek Mathias , Krauss Stefan J. K. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity, and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are epidemiologically correlated disorders with a worldwide growing prevalence. While the mechanisms leading to the onset and development of these conditions are not fully understood, predictive tissue representations for studying the coordinated interactions between central organs that regulate energy metabolism, particularly the liver and pancreatic islets, are needed. Here, a dual pump‐less recirculating organ‐on‐chip platform that combines human pluripotent stem cell (sc)‐derived sc‐liver and sc‐islet organoids is presented. The platform reproduces key aspects of the metabolic cross‐talk between both organs, including glucose levels and selected hormones, and supports the viability and functionality of both sc‐islet and sc‐liver organoids while preserving a reduced release of pro‐inflammatory cytokines. In a model of metabolic disruption in response to treatment with high lipids and fructose, sc‐liver organoids exhibit hallmarks of steatosis and insulin resistance, while sc‐islets produce pro‐inflammatory cytokines on‐chip. Finally, the platform reproduces known effects of anti‐diabetic drugs on‐chip. Taken together, the platform provides a basis for functional studies of obesity, T2DM, and MASLD on‐chip, as well as for testing potential therapeutic interventions.
A Comprehensive Review of Advancements and Challenges from Solid–Solid to Liquid–Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerators
Authors: Cheng Guanggui , Zhang Tianhao , Fu Xianpeng , Hua Jing , Dai Wei , Cao Jie , Sun Wan , Ding Jianning 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAs the increasing scarcity of fossil fuels and the ever‐present need to address environmental concerns are faced, the development of efficient and sustainable energy harvesting techniques gains more and more significance. The liquid–solid triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) has emerged as a promising solution for harvesting mechanical energy in water. Although the liquid–solid contact electrification technique is studied by numerous researchers, there is still a need to enhance energy harvesting efficiency in liquid–solid TENG. This comprehensive review discusses recent advances in kinetic energy harvesting from water, focusing on the solid–solid and liquid–solid interaction mechanisms when using TENGs as an energy conversion medium. The review summarizes the recent developments in structure design and material improvements, as well as hybridization with other generators as methods of enhancing the output performance of TENG. Besides discussing advancements of TENG, the potential impact and future challenges of liquid–solid TENG are highlighted. This paper provides insight into the current state of knowledge and the future directions of research in the field of liquid–solid TENG energy harvesting.
AuNPs/CNC Nanocomposite with A “Dual Dispersion” Effect for LDI‐TOF MS Analysis of Intact Proteins in NSCLC Serum Exosomes
Authors: Shan Liang , Qiao Yongxia , Ma Lifang , Zhang Xiao , Chen Changqiang , Xu Xin , Li Dan , Qiu Shiyu , Xue Xiangfei , Yu Yongchun , Guo Yinlong , Qian Kun , Wang Jiayi 
Published: January 2024

AbstractDetecting exosomal markers using laser desorption/ionization time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry (LDI‐TOF MS) is a novel approach for examining liquid biopsies of non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) samples. However, LDI‐TOF MS is limited by low sensitivity and poor reproducibility when analyzing intact proteins directly. In this report, gold nanoparticles/cellulose nanocrystals (AuNPs/CNC) is introduced as the matrix for direct analysis of intact proteins in NSCLC serum exosomes. AuNPs/CNC with “dual dispersion” effects dispersed and stabilized AuNPs and improved ion inhibition effects caused by protein aggregation. These features increased the signal‐to‐noise ratio of [M+H]+ peaks by two orders of magnitude and lowered the detection limit of intact proteins to 0.01 mg mL–1. The coefficient of variation with or without AuNPs/CNC is measured as 10.2% and 32.5%, respectively. The excellent reproducibility yielded a linear relationship (y = 15.41x – 7.983, R2 = 0.989) over the protein concentration range of 0.01 to 20 mg mL–1. Finally, AuNPs/CNC‐assisted LDI‐TOF MS provides clinically relevant fingerprint information of exosomal proteins in NSCLC serum, and characteristic proteins S100 calcium‐binding protein A10, Urokinase plasminogen activator surface receptor, Plasma protease C1 inhibitor, Tyrosine‐protein kinase Fgr and Mannose‐binding lectin associated serine protease 2 represented excellent predictive biomarkers of NSCLC risk.
A tumor‐targeting nano‐adjuvant for in situ vaccine based on ultrasound therapy
Authors: Cui Linjie , Yao Haochen , Xue Fuxin , Sun Jiali , Ren Xitong , Zheng Mengfei , Liu Zhilin , Tang Zhaohui 
Published: January 2024

AbstractUltrasound‐generated antigens combined with TLR7/8 agonists as adjuvants have demonstrated significant anti‐tumor efficacy as an in‐situ vaccine. However, the use of TLR7/8 agonists can cause severe inflammatory responses. In this study, we present a novel tumor‐targeting nano‐adjuvant termed aPDL1‐PLG/R848 NPs, which are composed of aPDL1 antibody, Fc‐III‐4C peptide linker (Fc‐linker) and poly(L‐glutamic acid)‐grafted‐R848. Under ultrasound irradiation, antigen‐presenting cells activate immune mechanisms in vivo under dual stimulation of in situ antigens and immune adjuvants. The strategy inhibits primary tumor growth and induces a strong antigen‐specific immune memory effect to prevent tumor recurrence in vivo. This work offers a safe and potent platform for an in situ cancer vaccine based on ultrasound therapy.
The Retaining Pse5Ac7Ac Pseudaminyltransferase KpsS1 Defines a Previously Unreported glycosyltransferase family (GT118)
Authors: Walklett Abigail J. , Flack Emily K. P. , Chidwick Harriet S. , Hatton Natasha E. , Keenan Tessa , Budhadev Darshita , Walton Julia , Thomas Gavin H. , Fascione Martin A. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractCell surface sugar 5,7‐diacetyl pseudaminic acid (Pse5Ac7Ac) is a bacterial analogue of the ubiquitous sialic acid, Neu5Ac, and contributes to the virulence of a number of multidrug resistant bacteria, including ESKAPE pathogens Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Acinetobacter baumannii. Despite its discovery in the surface glycans of bacteria over thirty years ago, to date no glycosyltransferase enzymes (GTs) dedicated to the synthesis of a pseudaminic acid glycosidic linkage have been unequivocally characterised in vitro. Herein we demonstrate that A. baumannii KpsS1 is a dedicated pseudaminyltransferase enzyme (PseT) which constructs a Pse5Ac7Ac‐α(2,6)‐Glcp linkage, and proceeds with retention of anomeric configuration. We utilise this PseT activity in tandem with the biosynthetic enzymes required for CMP‐Pse5Ac7Ac assembly, in a two‐pot, seven enzyme synthesis of an α‐linked Pse5Ac7Ac glycoside. Due to its unique activity and protein sequence, we also assign KpsS1 as the prototypical member of a previously unreported GT family (GT118).
Helitwistacenes—Combining Lateral and Longitudinal Helicity Results in Solvent‐Induced Inversion of Circularly Polarized Light
Authors: Shioukhi Israa , Batchu Harikrishna , Schwartz Gal , Minion Louis , Deree Yinon , Bogoslavsky Benny , Shimon Linda J. W. , Wade Jessica , Hoffman Roy , Fuchter Matthew J. , Markovich Gil , Gidron Ori 
Published: January 2024

AbstractHelicity is expressed differently in ortho‐ and para‐fused acenes—helicenes and twistacenes, respectively. While the extent of helicity is constant in helicenes, it can be tuned in twistacenes, and the handedness of flexible twistacenes is often determined by more rigid helicenes. Here, we combine helicenes with rigid twistacenes consisting of a tunable degree of twisting, forming helitwistacenes. While the X‐ray structures reveal that the connection does not affect the helicity of each moiety, their electronic circular dichroism (ECD) and circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) spectra are strongly affected by the helicity of the twistacene unit, resulting in solvent‐induced sign inversion. ROESY NMR and TD‐DFT calculations support this observation, which is explained by differences in the relative orientation of the helicene and twistacene moieties.
An initial investigation for employing ACH depth function in degradation model selection: A case study with real data
Authors: Asadi Arefe , Fouladirad Mitra , Tomassi Diego 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIn degradation modeling, stochastic processes often do not meet the classical properties necessary for traditional goodness‐of‐fit tests. This paper presents an initial investigation into employing the ACH depth function and its potential in degradation model selection. We commence by presenting various stochastic processes as degradation models and their selection criteria. Subsequently, we delve into the ACH depth function, highlighting its potential in this context. Through simulated data, we assess the application of this functional depth measure for model selection. The methodology's validity is further reinforced by its application to real‐world data, underscoring its effectiveness.
Elucidating Gas Evolution of Prussian White Cathodes for Sodium‐ion Battery Application: The Effect of Electrolyte and Moisture
Authors: Dreyer Sören L. , Maddar Faduma M. , Kondrakov Aleksandr , Janek Jürgen , Hasa Ivana , Brezesinski Torsten 
Published: January 2024

AbstractAs global energy storage demand increases, sodium‐ion batteries are often considered as an alternative to lithium‐ion batteries. Hexacyanoferrate cathodes, commonly referred to as Prussian blue analogues (PBAs), are of particular interest due their low‐cost synthesis and promising electrochemical response. However, because they consist of ~50 wt% cyanide anions, a possible release of highly toxic cyanide gases poses a significant safety risk. Previously, we observed the evolution of (CN)2 during cycling via differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (DEMS), but were unable to determine a root cause or mechanism. In this work, we present a systematical investigation of the gas evolution of Prussian white (PW) with different water content via DEMS. While H2 is the main gas detected, especially in hydrated PW and during overcharge (4.6 V vs. Na+/Na), the evolution of CO2 and (CN)2 depends on the electrolyte conductive salt. The use of oxidative NaClO4 instead of NaPF6 is the leading cause for the formation of (CN)2. Mass spectrometric evidence of trace amounts of HCN is also found, but to a much lower extent than (CN)2, which is the dominant safety risk when using NaClO4‐containing electrolyte, which despite being a good model salt, is not a viable option for commercial applications.
Broadband near‐infrared (NIR) emitting Cr3+‐doped La3Ga5SnO14 phosphor with long persistent and photostimulated persistent luminescence
Authors: Hu Zhiyu , Zhang Yayin , Li Zijun , Chen Weirui , Du Zhan , Wang Bo 
Published: January 2024

AbstractRecently, long persistent phosphors (LPPs) have attracted significant attention as promising candidates for biomedical applications. However, the serious decrease in luminescence intensity in tissue still remains a major challenge. Therefore, exploring more competitive LPPs and achieving reproducible tissue imaging is crucial. In this study, a new series of near‐infrared (NIR) phosphors La3Ga5Sn1‐xO14:xCr3+ (x = 0.005–0.05) were synthesized using a high‐temperature solid‐state method. The as‐synthesized samples were characterized using X‐ray diffraction, diffuse/photoluminescence spectroscopy, fluorescence decay curves, and thermoluminescence spectroscopy. Upon excitation with ultraviolet light, strong emission bands were observed in the range 600–1200 nm with an optimal doping concentration of x = 0.02 mol. Moreover, La3Ga5SnO14:Cr3+ exhibits persistent luminescence due to the presence of suitable energy traps, which prompted the phosphor to emit NIR light even after the removal of the excitation source.
Method development for gas chromatography‐tandem mass spectrometry analysis of trace level polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and organochlorinepesticides in pine needle specimen
Authors: Chung David , Kim Tae Kyung , Park Ki Wan , Choi Seo Yeong , Oh Yun‐Suk , Shin Ho‐Sang 
Published: January 2024

AbstractPolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been important monitoring targets in the atmosphere due to their deleterious biological effects. Pine needles have been used to monitor atmospheric pollutants. An analytical method was developed to measure 21 PAHs, 14 alkyl PAHs, 7 PCBs, and 23 OCPs in pine needles using ultrasonically assisted extraction and gas chromatography‐tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS). The ranges of the lower limits of detection of PAHs, PCBs, and OCPs were 0.01–0.05, 0.02–0.06, and 0.01–0.07 μg/kg, respectively. The feasibility of the proposed method was validated by analyzing dust standard reference materials of the samples, which gave satisfactory results with a precision of 0.83%–7.80% (PAHs), 0.93%–4.78% (PCBs), and 0.73%–4.71% (OCPs), and an accuracy of 89.2%–102% (PAHs), 94.6%–109% (PCBs), and 99.4%–102% (OCPs). The PAHs, PCBs, and OCPS were determined from real pine needle samples using the developed method.