bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
DEST: A Simplified Model and Automated Tool for Loss of Lithium Inventory and Loss of Active Material Estimation in Li‐ion Batteries**
Authors: Méndez‐Corbacho Francisco J. , Nieto‐Castro David , Moreno‐Artabe Iñaki , del Olmo Diego , Baraldi Giorgio , Ayerbe Elixabete 
Published: January 2024

AbstractLi‐ion batteries are attracting an increasing attention due to the process of electrification involving different industrial sectors. Many efforts are dedicated to improving battery performance in terms of cyclability, capacity, fast charging and safety to name a few. Therefore, it is of primal importance to identify and understand the degradation modes that stay behind cell failure. In this sense, Loss of Lithium Inventory (LLI) and Loss of Active Material (LAM) are considered fundamental indicators for estimating the state of health of a cell. In this work, we introduce an automated open tool which is able to return LLI, LAM and voltage drop due to and eventual development of an internal resistance by fitting experimental pseudo‐OCV profiles of a cell, at its beginning and end of life, with a simulated curve obtained from the pseudo‐OCP curves of positive and negative electrodes. The tool is based on a mathematical model consisting in linear transformations that keeps it simple and guarantees for low computational cost. The model is validated against bibliographic dataset and tested on experimental curves from lab‐scale coin and commercial cylindrical cell with different chemistries.
Structure and Photophysics of N‐Tolanyl‐phenochalcogenazines and their Radical Cations
Authors: Mentzel Paul , Holzapfel Marco , Schmiedel Alexander , Günther Johanna , Michel Maximilian , Krummenacher Ivo , Wodyński Artur , Kaupp Martin , Braunschweig Holger , Lambert Christoph 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe study focuses on the structural and photophysical characteristics of neutral and oxidized forms of N‐tolanyl‐phenochalcogenazines PZX‐tolan with X=O, S, Se, and Te. X‐ray crystal structure analyses show a pseudo‐equatorial (pe) structure of the tolan substituent in the O, S, and Se dyads, while the Te dyad possesses a pseudo‐axial (pa) structure. DFT calculations suggest the pe structure for O and S, and the pa structure for Se and Te as stable forms. Steady‐state and femtosecond‐time resolved optical spectroscopy in toluene solution indicate that the O and S dyads emit from a CT state, whereas the Se and Te dyads emit from a tolan‐localized state. The T1 state is tolan‐localized in all cases, showing phosphorescence at 77 K. The heavy atom effect of chalcogens induces intersystem crossing from S1 to Tx, resulting in a decreasing S1 lifetime from 2.1 ns to 0.42 ps. The T1 states possess potential for singlet oxygen sensitization with a high quantum yield (ca. 40 %) for the O, S, and Se dyads. Radical cations exhibit spin density primarily localized at the heterocycle. EPR measurements and quasirelativistic DFT calculations reveal a very strong g‐tensor anisotropy, supporting the pe structure for the S and Se derivatives.
Solvent‐free quantification and composition/source analysis of total oil and grease in cooling water
Authors: Wong Kimberly , Ripmeester Matthew , Thacker Daniel , Duford David A. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractTotal oil and grease (TOG) in water is measured in industrial process waters to determine the concentration of petroleum products present. A common application for TOG measurement is to detect a hydrocarbon leak in circulated cooling water systems. A hydrocarbon leak from a heat exchanger has a negative effect on the stable operation of upgrading and refinery units. Detecting and quantifying a hydrocarbon leak is straightforward; however, identifying the source of the leak can be very time consuming and require a lot of trial and error. In this study, a solvent‐free TOG method using ClearShot extractors and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was developed and optimized for the quantification of bitumen derived hydrocarbon analytes in water. This was further expanded upon to develop a rapid method for hydrocarbon identification in the cooling water by combining chemical fingerprinting with a discriminant analysis classification model. Following the optimized solvent‐free TOG method, chemical fingerprints for six different hydrocarbon classes in water were analyzed by FTIR. The classification model for these hydrocarbon classes was constructed using a discriminant analysis algorithm with a 100% classification rate at a TOG mass loading greater than 150 μg. The optimized solvent‐free TOG method decreases exposure risk and ergonomic strain for technologists, improving overall safety and environmental performance. The hydrocarbon fingerprinting enables rapid prediction of a leak source which reduces the time and analysis required to isolate a leak as well as reducing the cost and environmental impact associated with blowdown and purge (disposal and treatment) of contaminated water.
Implementation of The Paris System for Reporting Urine Cytology improves diagnostic accuracy of selective upper urinary tract cytology
Authors: Miyai Kosuke , Nakayama Misaki , Minabe Shinya , Ogata Sho , Ito Keiichi , Matsukuma Susumu 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe Paris System for Reporting Urine Cytology (TPS) recommends diagnostic criteria for urinary tract cytology, focusing primarily on the detection of high‐grade urothelial carcinoma (HGUC) in the lower urinary tract. The second edition of TPS (TPS 2.0), published in 2022, extends these recommendations to the upper urinary tract (UUT); however, there is a lack of comprehensive data on this subject.MethodsIn total, 223 consecutive UUT cytology specimens from 137 patients were retrieved and reclassified according to TPS 2.0 criteria and were compared with the original diagnosis based on the conventional system (CS). Histologic follow‐up within a 3‐month period was conducted for 43 patients.ResultsHistologic follow‐up revealed 30 HGUCs, five low‐grade urothelial carcinomas (LGUCs), and eight nonneoplastic fibrotic tissues. The risk of high‐grade malignancy for each TPS diagnostic category was 16.7% for nondiagnostic/unsatisfactory, 2.3% for negative for HGUC (NHGUC), 42.1% for atypical urothelial cells, 50.0% for suspicious for HGUC (SHGUC), and 81.8% for HGUC. In all five cases of histologically diagnosed LGUC, the cytologic diagnosis was NHGUC. When SHGUC/HGUC was considered positive, the diagnostic accuracy of TPS had 63% sensitivity, 95% specificity, a 90% negative predictive value, and a 79% positive predictive value, which were better than those of CS. In addition, the TPS indices did not differ significantly between the specimens obtained before and after the application of contrast reagents.ConclusionsTPS implementation improved the accuracy of UUT cytology in predicting histologic HGUC, which was unaffected by the application of contrast reagents. These data indicate the usefulness of TPS for UUT cytology in routine clinical settings.
Mental health providers' perceptions of restrictive eating disorders: Relationship with client body weight
Authors: Silbiger Katie 
Published: January 2024

AbstractObjectiveThis study investigated whether mental health providers have different diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations for patients with restrictive eating disorders, depending on the patient's body weight.MethodParticipants were given one of three versions of a vignette depicting a patient who meets DSM‐5 criteria for anorexia nervosa (AN) or atypical AN with the patient's weight described as either below, within, or above the average range for her age and height. Participants were then asked to respond to a series of questions about diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment recommendations. Results were compared between the three weight conditions with the goal of better understanding how a patient's body weight may influence different aspects of participants' clinical impressions.ResultsParticipants given the low weight version of the vignette were more likely to identify the presenting problem as an eating disorder and to agree that the patient experienced dietary restriction and weight loss, weight gain avoidance, and body image concerns. Participants given the low weight description were also more likely to recommend specialized eating disorder treatment and medical follow‐up.DiscussionFindings suggest that mental health providers were generally more responsive to restrictive eating disorder symptoms when the patient was at a lower body weight. These results are concerning because they suggest patients with atypical AN may be less likely to receive an accurate diagnosis or adequate treatment compared to underweight patients with AN, despite experiencing the same symptoms.Public SignificanceRestrictive eating disorders like AN and atypical AN can cause comparable physical and psychological symptoms in people of any body weight. Despite having the same symptoms, people with a higher body weight are less likely to receive a diagnosis or treatment. This study compared mental health providers' reactions to a description of a patient with an eating disorder at different body weights and found differences in diagnosis, detection of symptoms, and treatment recommendations.
An efficient fine‐grained searchable encryption for secure communication in IoT‐based vehicular social networks
Authors: Mamta  , Sharma Shivani , Kumar Sachin 
Published: January 2024

AbstractVehicle data security is a fundamental requirement in any vehicular social network (VSN). Encryption is the key technology to address this requirement. However, with encryption, we lose all the accessibility to the data. Further, we may need to provide differential access capabilities to the different users. The attribute‐based searchable encryption (ABSE) method satisfies all these requirements. It is a method for safely searching through encrypted files stored in a networked repository. It is a multi‐user encryption method that combines the advantages of attribute‐based encryption (ABE) with searchable encryption (SE). However, ABSE has an inherent cost and cannot be applied in a resource‐constrained setting. Therefore, the proposed scheme aims to reduce the computational cost by readily accommodating frequent changes in the access structure and using a secret key and search trapdoor of constant size. This, in turn, reduces the bandwidth requirement as well. In addition, the suggested technique requires constant pairing operations during the search phase, making the search operation fast. Quantitatively, the secret key and trapdoor storage costs have been reduced to two and four‐source group elements, respectively, and the number of bilinear pairing operations in the search algorithm has been reduced to four.
Experimental study on the effect of dry water materials on the fire extinguishing efficiency and suppression mechanism of wood crib fire
Authors: Chai Guoqiang , Wang Yang , Zhu Guoqing , Wu Zhenku , Markert Frank 
Published: January 2024

AbstractMicron‐sized dry water particles assembled from gaseous silica and deionized water were prepared by physical dispersion method, and the effects of two chemical components on the microstructure and fire extinguishing efficiency of dry water materials were analyzed. Three different filling pressures were selected to study their effect on dry water extinguishing efficiency of wood crib fire. The effect of dry water on fire extinguishing efficiency of wood crib was studied by building wood crib of different sizes. The results show that the larger filling pressure inhibits the fire more obviously, but the dry water structure is easy to be damaged. Dry water can adhere to the inside of the wood crib structure and exert its role of cooling and isolating oxygen to inhibit its smoldering under a certain release pressure. With the increase of the size of wood crib, the suppression efficiency of dry water materials on wood crib fire gradually decreases with increasing extinguishing time. The fire extinguishing efficiency of dry water with sodium acetate is improved, but its structure is not stable. By comparing and analyzing the critical combustion rate and oxygen concentration of wood crib, it was found that continuous cooling to reduce the combustion rate and smoldering is the dominant mechanism of dry water on wood crib fire.
Fish protein as a new emulsifier: Mechanism, enhancement, application
Authors: Lu Shanshan , Lu Quanhong , Xiao Liyuan , Zhang Longteng , Liu Jianhua , Hu Yang , El‐Seedi Hesham , Li Chuan 
Published: January 2024

AbstractMarine resources are rich. In recent years, more and more people have paid attention to the development of blue food. Fish protein is one of the essential biomolecules in blue food. It is a natural emulsifier because of its natural, nontoxic, easily obtained, degradable, and good surface activity. The research and application of fish protein as an emulsifier were reviewed in this paper. The emulsifying mechanism of fish protein was discussed. The emulsifying property of fish protein was affected by natural factors (source and protein concentration) and processing environment (ion strength, temperature, and pH). The emulsifying property of fish protein was improved by ultrasound, high pressure, microgel, complexation, glycosylation, and enzyme cross‐linking. It was pointed out that future research of fish protein applications should focus on the problems of shortening the gap between laboratory and commercial; stable emulsion of fish protein is difficult to preserve and single loading. It provides a reference for the development of fish protein emulsifiers.
Forecasting in turbulent times
Authors: Giannellis Nikolaos , Hall Stephen G. , Kouretas Georgios P. , Tavlas George S. 
Published: January 2024

AbstractSince the beginning of this century, the global economy has been hit by a series of unforeseen shocks, including the Global Financial Crisis, the euro area's sovereign debt crisis, and most recently, the global inflation surge. To motivate this special issue, we provide a brief overview of recent methods that have been proposed to improve the ability of forecast models to predict shocks and to capture their effects once they have occurred. We also propose a method that may allow central banks to respond more quickly to the kind of inflationary surge that occurred from 2020 to 2022 so that those banks would not have misdiagnosed the surge as a temporary phenomenon.
Mulberrin extends lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans through detoxification function
Authors: Gao Xiaoyan , Yu Jing , Zhang Lijun , Shi Hang , Yan Yingxuan , Han Yongli , Fang Minglv , Liu Ying , Wu Chengyuan , Fan Shengjie , Huang Cheng 
Published: January 2024

AbstractMulberrin, a naturally occurring flavone found in mulberry and Romulus Mori, exhibits diverse biological functions. Here, we showed that mulberrin extended both the lifespan and healthspan in C. elegans. Moreover, mulberrin increased the worms' resistance to toxicants and activated the expression of detoxification genes. The longevity‐promoting effect of mulberrin was attenuated in nuclear hormone receptor (NHR) homologous nhr‐8 and daf‐12 mutants, indicating that the lifespan extending effects of mulberrin in C. elegans may depend on nuclear hormone receptors NHR‐8/DAF‐12. Further analyses revealed the potential associations between the longevity effects of mulberrin and the insulin/insulin‐like growth factor signaling (IIS) and adenosine 5′‐monophosphate‐activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathways. Together, our findings suggest that mulberrin may prolong lifespan and healthspan by activating detoxification functions mediated by nuclear receptors.
Thermal and alkaline pre‐treatments of inoculum halt methanogenesis and enable cheese whey valorization by batch acidogenic fermentation
Authors: de Almeida Maria Paula Giulianetti , Mondini Camille , Bruant Guillaume , Tremblay Julien , Weissbrodt David G. , Mockaitis Gustavo 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDCarboxylates such as volatile fatty acids (VFA) can be produced by acidogenic fermentation (AF) of dairy wastes including cheese whey, a massive residue produced at 160.67 million m3 of which 42% are not valorized and impact the environment. In mixed‐culture fermentations, selection pressures can favor AF and halt methanogenesis. In this study, inoculum pre‐treatment was evaluated as a selective pressure for AF demineralized cheese whey in batches. Alkaline (NaOH, pH 8.0, 6 h) and thermal (90 °C for 5 min, ice‐bath until 23 °C) pre‐treatments were tested with batch operations runs at initial pH 7.0 and 9.0, food‐to‐microorganism (F/M) ratios of 0.5 to 4.0 g COD g−1 VS, and under pressurized (P) and nonpressurized (NP) headspace, in experiments duplicated in two different research institutes.RESULTSAcetic acid was highly produced on both Unicamp and TU Delft samples (1.36 and 1.40 g CODAcOH L−1, respectively), at the expense of methanogenesis by combining a thermal pre‐treatment of inoculum with a NP batch operation started at pH 9.0. Microbial communities comprising VFA and alcohol producers, such as Clostridium, Fonticella and Intestinimonas, and fermenters such as Longilinea and Leptolinea. The lipid‐accumulating Candidatus microthrix was observed in both bulk material and foam. Despite the absence of methane production, Methanosaeta were detected within the microbial community. An F/M ratio of 0.5 g COD g−1 VS led to the best VFA production of 1769.4 mg L−1.CONCLUSIONOverall, inoculum thermal pre‐treatment, initial pH 9.0 and NP headspace acted as a selective pressure for halting methanogenesis and producing VFAs, valorizing cheese whey via batch acidogenic fermentation. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Voxelotor improves red blood cell functionality in children with sickle cell anaemia: An ancillary study of the HOPE‐KIDS 1 trial
Authors: Chonat Satheesh , Fields Earl , Baratz Hannah , Watt Amanda , Pochron Mira , Dixon Sandy , Tonda Margaret , Brown Clark , Archer David 
Published: January 2024

AbstractIntroduction: Sickle haemoglobin (HbS) polymerisation perturbs red blood cell (RBC) rheology and drives sickle cell disease (SCD) pathophysiology. Voxelotor is an HbS polymerisation inhibitor that increases haemoglobin (Hb)–oxygen affinity. Methods/Results: In this 48‐week, prospective, single‐centre translational study, 10 children aged 4–11 years with SCD were treated with voxelotor. Improvements in RBC deformability were observed using osmotic/oxygen gradient ektacytometry, with increases in minimal and maximal elongation index and reductions in point of sickling. Increased Hb and reduced markers of haemolysis were also observed. Conclusion: These findings suggest that voxelotor treatment is associated with reduced RBC sickling and haemolysis in children with SCD.
Characterization of primary silicate minerals in Earth‐like bodies via Raman spectroscopy
Authors: Huang Shuaidong , Xue Bin , Zhao Yiyi , Yang Jianfeng 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe examination and identification of silicate minerals are critical for advancing our understanding of the evolutionary journey of Earth‐like bodies. To facilitate an efficient and productive process, it is imperative that these minerals be detected swiftly and accurately. This study is designed to explore the relationship between varying concentrations of cations and their corresponding Raman shifts. The focus is on primary silicate minerals in Earth‐like bodies, specifically olivine, pyroxene, and feldspar, utilizing data from the RRUFF database. Employing a fitting formula, we identify distinct Raman peak ranges associated with different silicate minerals. Our research covers a wide array of mineral types, including five varieties of olivine (forsterite [Mg2SiO4], fayalite [Fe2+2SiO4], tephroite [Mn2+2SiO4], monticellite [CaMgSiO4], and kirschsteinite [CaFe2+SiO4]), four types of pyroxene (ferrosilite [Fe2+2Si2O6], enstatite [Mg2Si2O6], hedenbergite [CaFe2+Si2O6], and diopside [CaMgSi2O6]), and three varieties of feldspar (alkali feldspar [KAlSi3O8], albite [NaAlSi3O8], and anorthite [CaAl2Si2O8]). The accuracy of matching Raman characteristics is exceptionally high for all olivine and pyroxene types (100%) and an impressive 86% for feldspar. The findings from this study highlight the crucial role of Raman spectroscopy in the field of silicate mineralogy and suggest significant implications for enhancing future exploration missions to Earth‐like bodies.
Minimizing Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination in indoor farming: effects of cultivar type and ultra‐violet light quality
Authors: Kong Yuyao , Deering Amanda J , Nemali Krishna 
Published: January 2024

AbstractBACKGROUNDBacterial contamination of produce is a concern in indoor farming due to close plant spacing, recycling irrigation, warm temperatures, and high relative humidity during production. Cultivars that inherently resist contamination and photo‐sanitization using ultraviolet (UV) radiation during the production phase can reduce bacterial contamination. However, there is limited information to support their use in indoor farming.RESULTSLettuce (Lactuca sativa) cultivars with varying plant architectures grown in a custom‐built indoor farm exhibited differences in E. coli O157:H7 survival after inoculation. The survival of E. coli O157:H7 was lowest in the leaf cultivar (open architecture) and highest in the romaine and oakleaf cultivars (compact architecture). Of the different UV wavelengths that were tested (UV‐A, UV‐A + B, UV‐A + C), UV A + C at an intensity of 54.5 μmol m−2 s−1 (with 3.5 μmol m−2 s−1 of UV‐C), provided for 15 min every day, was found to be most efficacious in reducing the E. coli O157:H7 survival on romaine lettuce with no negative effects on plant growth and quality.CONCLUSIONContamination of E. coli O157:H7 on lettuce plants can be reduced and the food safety levels in indoor farms can be increased by selecting cultivars with an open leaf architecture coupled with photo‐sanitization using low and frequent exposure to UV A + C radiation. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
MAKING THE CASE FOR COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP
Authors: Khoureis Abraham 
Published: January 2024

AbstractThe author, an adjunct professor at the University of Redlands, in California, is the creator of the Compassionate Leadership Model Pyramid. The article presents his “latest research findings on the journey of the compassionate leader, shedding a light on the seven levels of the compassionate leadership pyramid.” The levels are, in his words from bottom to top: Self‐compassion, next of kin, local environment, organization, community, society, and the seventh, pinnacle level is serving others. Here, “leaders serve others selflessly, without expecting anything in return. They demonstrate authenticity, genuineness, and an unwavering commitment to the well‐being of others.” He explains that “the study was conducted over an 18‐month period, beginning in May 2021 and concluded in November 2022. The study engaged a diverse sample of participants from various industries and backgrounds. Data was collected through questionnaires, surveys, and observations to gauge the influence of compassionate leadership on individuals’ attitudes and behaviors, specifically exploring the extent to which compassionate leaders inspired others to serve.” His conclusion notes that the “pyramid is a roadmap that guides people and leaders to be more caring and understanding. As they move up the pyramid, leaders learn to understand themselves better, be more self‐aware, mindful, empathetic, and genuinely care about the people they lead.”