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A behaviorist perspective on how to address negative consumer behaviors
Authors: Janiszewski Chris , Laran Juliano 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe cognitivist paradigm has dominated the past 50 years of consumer research. Cognitivist theories have provided extensive insights into pre‐consumption behaviors (i.e., information gathering, attitude formation, product choice, and product purchase) and the processes that support these behaviors (i.e., attitudes, persuasion, information processing, memory, knowledge, and choice processes). Yet, the cognitivist paradigm has limitations, especially when it comes to addressing detrimental consumption, over‐consumption, and perverse incentives in consumption systems. To address these issues, we discuss how a behaviorist paradigm can be used to identify more efficient and effective interventions for societal ills. The behaviorist perspective emphasizes that an alteration of the consumption environment can influence the ease of expressing a behavior and the rewards/punishments associated with this expression. Hence, behaviorism is useful in identifying and implementing intelligent nudges.
Extraction process, physicochemical properties, and digestive performance of red yeast rice starch
Authors: Bai Mengting , Liu Kai , Wang Yulin , Hou Shuguang , Li Xiaofang , Luo Jia 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn the present study, taking red yeast rice (RYR) as the raw material, the optimum extraction process of RYR starch was investigated through a single‐factor experiment and the Box–Behnken design: The liquid–to‐solid ratio was 5 mL/g, the concentration of sodium hydroxide solution was 0.075 mol/L, and the extraction time was 3.1 h. Under these extraction conditions, the extraction rate of starch reached 90.077%. To explore the influence of solid‐state fermentation on RYR starch, three different fermentation stages of RYR starch, raw rice starch, semi‐gelatinized rice starch, and RYR starch were used as test materials to determine the changes in the physicochemical properties and glycemic index (GI) values of RYR starch during solid‐state fermentation. The results showed that with the advancement of the RYR solid‐state fermentation process, the starch particle size gradually increased, the light transmittance gradually decreased, and the solubility and swelling power significantly increased. In addition, the amylose content of starch gradually increased, whereas the amylopectin content gradually decreased; the content of fast digestible starch and slow digestible starch decreased, whereas the content of resistant starch increased. In parallel, during solid‐state fermentation, the hydrolysis index significantly decreased, and the GI values also decreased. In summary, solid‐state fermentation reduced the digestibility of RYR starch. These results provide a theoretical basis for the structural and physicochemical properties of RYR starch and lay a foundation for its subsequent application and expansion of RYR starch.
Performance and oncologic safety of sentinel lymph node biopsy after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Results from a tertiary care center in Lebanon
Authors: Zahwe Mariam , El Sammak Aya , Ataya Karim , Jabbour Christelle , Bsat Ayman , Hafez Bassel , Atallah Christine , Kheil Mira , Maktabi Mohamad Ali , Hassan Bashar , Panossian Vahe , Assi Hazem , Abbas Jaber , Sbaity Eman 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe feasibility of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in initially node‐positive patients is still controversial. We aim to evaluate the oncologic outcomes of SLNB after NACT and further compare the results between those who were initially node‐negative and node‐positive.MethodsThis is a retrospective cohort that included patients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and had surgical management between January 2010 and December 2016. Survival and recurrence data after 3–5 years were collected from patients' records. We divided patients into Group A who were initially node‐negative and had SLNB ± axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and Group B who were node‐positive and had SLNB ± ALND.ResultsAmong initially node‐negative patients, 43 out of 63 patients did SLNB (Group A). However, among initially node‐positive patients only 28 out of 123 patients did SLNB (Group B). Out of the 71 patients who did SLNB after NACT, 26 patients had positive SLNs with only 14 patients who further underwent ALND. The identification rate of SLNB was 100% in Group A and 96.4% in Group B. The survival curves by nodal status showed no significant difference between overall survival and recurrence‐free survival at 5 years between patients in Group A versus Group.ConclusionThe results suggest that in properly selected patients, SLNB can be feasible after NACT. Our results resemble the reported literature on accuracy of SLNB after NACT and adds to the growing pool of data on this topic.
From Design to Applications: A Comprehensive Review on Porous Frameworks for Photocatalytic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Removal
Authors: Deng Maojun , Sun Jiamin , Chakraborty Jeet , Zhou Maofan , Van Der Voort Pascal 
Published: December 2023

AbstractVolatile organic compounds (VOCs) present significant and irreversible risks to both human health and the environment. Therefore, there is an urgent and important need for extensive research aimed at identifying suitable materials and effective technical approaches for VOC removal. Metal‐ and covalent organic frameworks (MOFs, COFs), along with covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs), represent an attractive class of porous materials characterized by adjustable structures, high porosity, and high specific surface areas. In recent years, these materials have rapidly advanced across various fields, including gas adsorption and separation, drug delivery, sensing, and heterogeneous catalysis. Notably, MOFs, COFs, and CTFs exhibit immense potential for the photocatalytic elimination of VOCs, since they behave as semiconductors with adjustable properties. This review offers an overview of the synthesis and structural relationships of MOFs, COFs, and CTFs while discussing the recent progress in photocatalytic VOC removal. Additionally, a comprehensive overview of the photocatalytic mechanism is presented. Finally, the current limitations and prospective future developments are discussed.
Ring Expansion Metathesis Polymerization (REMP) Initiators with an Unusual Ancillary Ligand
Authors: Yadav Rinku , Esper Alec M. , Ghiviriga Ion , Abboud Khalil A. , Lester Daniel W. , Ehm Christian , Veige Adam S. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractTethered tungsten‐alkylidenes bearing azoimido ligands (M≡Nγ‐Nβ=NαR) are synthesized, characterized, and tested as initiators for ring expansion metathesis polymerization (REMP). While these ligands are typically unstable and prone to dinitrogen loss, this work demonstrates that tethered alkylidene complexes bearing azoimido ligands are stable enough to be REMP initiators. Moreover, they are more efficient, long‐lived, and stereoselective than their corresponding imido derivatives (M≡NR). Density Functional Theory (DFT) analysis of the azoimido complexes provides insight into their unusual stability.
Oxidation‐state sensitive light‐induced dynamics of Ruthenium‐4H‐Imidazole complexes
Authors: Zedler Linda , Kupfer Stephan , Schmidt Heiner , Dietzek‐Ivanšić Benjamin 
Published: December 2023

AbstractOxidized molecular states are key intermediates in photo‐induced redox reactions, e. g., intermolecular charge transfer between photosensitizer and catalyst in photoredox catalysis. The stability and longevity of the oxidized photosensitizer is an important factor in optimizing the respective light‐driven reaction pathways. In this work the oxidized states of ruthenium(II)‐4H‐imidazole dyes are studied. The ruthenium complexes constitute benchmark photosensitizers in solar energy interconversion processes with exceptional chemical stability, strong visible light absorption, and favourable redox properties. To rationalize the light‐induced reaction in the oxidized ruthenium(III) systems, we combine UV‐vis absorption, resonance Raman, and transient absorption spectroelectrochemistry (SEC) with time‐dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) calculations. Three complexes are compared, which vary with respect to their coordination environment, i. e., combining an 4H‐imidazole with either 2,2’‐bipyridine (bpy) or 2,2′;6′2“‐terpyridine (tpy) coligands, and chloride or isothiocyanate ligands. While all oxidized complexes have similar steady state absorption properties, their excited state kinetics differ significantly; the study thus opens the doorway to study the light‐driven reactivity of oxidized molecular intermediates in intermolecular charge transfer cascades.
CSI launches autism mentorship STEM program
Authors: Elfman Lois 
Published: December 2023

As the academic year got underway, Dr. Kristen Gillespie‐Lynch launched Making Mentors: Enhancing Access to STEM Careers for Autistic Youth through Mentorship Programs and Makerspaces. Gillespie‐Lynch, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Project REACH at College of Staten Island, is partnering with the Education Development Center and New York University's Maker Program on this project, which is funded by a $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Emerging strategies for combating Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer treatment: Systematic review, improvements and future challenges
Authors: Liu Hongyu , Yu Yunjian , Dong Alideertu , Elsabahy Mahmoud , Yang Ying‐Wei , Gao Hui 
Published: December 2023

AbstractColorectal cancer (CRC) is generally characterized by a high prevalence of Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum), a spindle‐shaped, Gram‐negative anaerobe pathogen derived from the oral cavity. This tumor‐resident microorganism has been closely correlated with the occurrence, progression, chemoresistance and immunosuppressive microenvironment of CRC. Furthermore, F. nucleatum can specifically colonize CRC tissues through adhesion on its surface, forming biofilms that are highly resistant to commonly used antibiotics. Accordingly, it is crucial to develop efficacious non‐antibiotic approaches to eradicate F. nucleatum and its biofilms for CRC treatment. In recent years, various antimicrobial strategies, such as natural extracts, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, polymers, inorganic‐organic hybrid materials, bacteriophages, probiotics, and vaccines, have been proposed to combat F. nucleatum and F. nucleatum biofilms. This review summarizes the latest advancements in anti‐F. nucleatum research, elucidates the antimicrobial mechanisms employed by these systems, and discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each antimicrobial technology. Additionally, this review also provides an outlook on the antimicrobial specificity, potential clinical implications, challenges, and future improvements of these antimicrobial strategies in the treatment of CRC.
Fifty Years of U.S. Mass Incarceration and What It Means for Bioethics
Authors: Valles Sean A. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractA growing body of literature has engaged with mass incarceration as a public health problem. This article reviews some of that literature, illustrating why and how bioethicists can and should engage with the problem of mass incarceration as a remediable cause of health inequities. “Mass incarceration” refers to a phenomenon that emerged in the United States fifty years ago: imprisoning a vastly larger proportion of the population than peer countries do, with a greatly disproportionate number of incarcerated people being members of marginalized racial and ethnic groups. Bioethicists have long engaged with questions of health justice for incarcerated people, including consent issues for those participating in research and access to health care. This article provides an overview of the individual and public health impacts of mass incarceration. The article argues that mass incarceration is a bioethics issue that should be addressed in medical education, identifies opportunities for bioethicists to guide hospitals’ interactions with law enforcement officials, and calls on bioethicists to be in conversation with medical and nursing students and health care professionals about these groups’ advocacy efforts concerning structural racism, police violence, and mass incarceration.
Heterogeneous parathyroid near‐infrared autofluorescence patterns are associated with single adenomas in primary hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Lee Sang Min , Dedhia Priya H. , Phay John E. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundPrimary adenoma (PA) and multi‐gland hyperplasia (MGH) account for 85% and 15% of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) cases, respectively. Near‐infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) enhances intraoperative parathyroid identification. We hypothesized that PA would display a more heterogeneous NIRAF pattern compared to MGH.MethodsPatients undergoing surgery for sporadic PHPT were categorized based on the presence of PA or MGH. To quantify heterogeneity, we utilized ratios of (1) mean parathyroid gland (PG) NIRAF over background NIRAF (mean ratio), (2) minimum and (3) maximum PG NIRAF over mean PG NIRAF (minimum and maximum ratios). Additionally, a heterogeneity score was quantified using mean ratio (mean PG NIRAF over background NIRAF), and overall NIRAF (mean NIRAF of eight random 15 × 15 pixel areas). A point was assigned to ratios <0.8 or >1.2. Images were quantified by ImageJ software. Mann–Whitney test was performed for all comparisons.ResultsOf 78 patients, 63 had a single PA and 15 had MGH, totaling 102 PGs. There was no difference between their mean ratios. PA had a lower minimum ratio compared to that of MGH (0.86 ± 0.01 vs. 0.93 ± 0.01, p = 0.001) and a brighter maximum ratio (1.21 ± 0.02 vs. 1.12 ± 0.01, p = 0.0008). PA also scored higher on their heterogeneity scores compared to MGH (1.27 ± 0.23 vs. 0.33 ± 0.15, p = 0.001).ConclusionSingle parathyroid adenomas display a more heterogeneous autofluorescence pattern compared to that of multi‐gland hyperplasia. Intraoperative characterization of PGs by real‐time NIR imaging patterns may be a beneficial adjunct during parathyroid surgery.
Spatio‐temporal distribution of atmospheric chloride deposition over a small island
Authors: Teixeira Paula Campos , Ordens Carlos M. , McIntyre Neil , Pagliero Liliana , Crosbie Russell 
Published: December 2023

AbstractEstimating chloride deposition rates is important for several applications. The conservative nature of chloride makes it a widely used natural tracer for hydrological investigations, such as groundwater recharge estimations and catchment salt balances. Additionally, chloride deposition is used to identify the sources and pathways of air pollutants as well as predict the likelihood of corrosion in infrastructures. The variability of atmospheric chloride (Cl−) deposition is a crucial consideration in hydrological investigations, particularly in coastal areas where it can fluctuate greatly. On small islands, spatial variations of chloride deposition have been found to be particularly strong, which may lead to large estimation errors when assuming point measurements are representative of larger areas. This paper aims to improve knowledge of the factors affecting chloride deposition's spatial and temporal variability in small islands using Norfolk Island (South Pacific) as a case study. A monitoring network consisting of 15 open‐site rainwater collectors was installed, from which 275 rainwater samples were collected for the period September 2020–July 2022. Total deposition rates for this period varied from 22.7 to 36.7 mg m−2 d−1 for sites located more than 400 meters from the coast. A higher variation is observed closer to the coast, with values varying from 50.9 to 1022.7 mg m−2 d−1 for sites located between 50 and 200 m from the coast. Statistical analysis shows that distance from the nearest point on the coast and elevation above sea level are significant factors contributing to spatial variability of chloride deposition, whereas period‐total rainfall depth and period‐average maximum daily wind gust speed significantly affect the temporal variability. This study contributes to knowledge on chloride deposition variability as well as the understanding of factors contributing to this variability in small islands. Additionally, a double exponential model for spatial distribution of chloride deposition in small islands is proposed.
Effect of Oligomer Addition on Tube Dilation in Polymer Nanocomposite Melts
Authors: Feng Yi , Li Ruhao , Mbonu Christopher , Akcora Pinar 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis study investigates the effect of adding oligomers on the rheological properties of polymer nanocomposite melts with the goal of enhancing the processability of nanocomposites. The scaling analysis of plateau modulus (GN) is used in understanding the complex mechanical behavior of entangled poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA) melts upon oligomer addition. Increasing the oligomer amount led to a decrease in GN and an apparent degree of entanglement (Z) in the neat polymer melt. The particle dispersion states at two particle loadings with oligomer addition are examined in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and small‐angle X‐ray scattering (SAXS). The dilution exponent is found unchanged at 7 and 17 vol% particle loadings for the well‐dispersed PMA‐SiO2 nanocomposites compared to the neat PMA solution. These findings suggest that attractive particles with strong interfacial layers do not influence the tube dilution scaling of the polymer with the oligomer. To the contrary, composites with weak polymer‐particle interfaces demonstrate phase separation of particles when oligomers are introduced and its exponent for tube dilution scaling reaches 4 at a particle loading of 17 vol%, potentially indicating that network‐forming clusters influence chain entanglements in this scenario.
Venetoclax overcomes resistance to all‐trans retinoic acid in a variant acute promyelocytic leukemia with TNRC18::RARA fusion
Authors: Xu Jing , Li He , Wang Zhongwang , Wang Mengyao , Li Qian , Hang Xiaohang , Xu Juan , Ji Jie , Chen Chong , Liu Yu , Niu Ting 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAcute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is generally driven by PML::RARA, but approximately 2% of variant APL patients do not contain this fusion gene and pose challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Here, we reported an aggressive APL patient with variant TNRC18::RARA fusion gene, who was resistant to standard differentiation induction therapy consisting of all‐trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide but achieved complete remission with venetoclax plus ATRA. Mechanistically, venetoclax possesses synergistic effects in ATRA‐induced TNRC18::RARA‐positive cell differentiation.
NMR‐based stability evaluation of (E)‐1‐(3′,4′‐dimethoxyphenyl)butadiene (DMPBD) from Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. rhizome
Authors: Seaho Boonwiset , Lekwongphaiboon Chatkamon , Inthakusol Wichayasith , Prateeptongkum Saisuree , Harnying Wacharee , Berkessel Albrecht , Duangdee Nongnaphat 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe active compound (E)‐1‐(3′,4′‐dimethoxyphenyl)butadiene (DMPBD) isolated from the rhizomes of Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. has potent anti‐inflammatory and anticancer activities. Although DMPBD is one of the promising drug candidates for phytomedicine, its limited stability impedes its widespread use. For the development of new drugs, the assessment of their chemical stability is essential, ensuring they maintain their properties within specified limits throughout the period from production until use.ObjectiveIn the present study, we aimed to evaluate the stability of DMPBD under various conditions, including different solvents, temperatures, and lighting conditions, to identify the factors affecting stability and optimize the storage and handling conditions.MethodologyDMPBD samples subjected to the different conditions tested were monitored by quantitative 1H NMR (qHNMR), using an internal standard for the determination of the absolute quantity of DMPBD as a function of time and the changes thereof within 1 month.ResultsSignificant decomposition of DMPBD was observed in chloroform‐d1, whereas its content remained constant in methanol‐d4. The content of DMPBD was maintained upon storage at temperatures below 4°C, both as methanolic solution and in the crude extract. Exposure to light had a slight negative impact on its contents. Some degradation products could be identified as resulting from O2‐induced cleavage of the diene moiety.ConclusionsFor pharmacological/therapeutic applications, DMPBD should be stored in the form of the crude extract or as a purified material in methanolic solution. Ideally, the storage temperature should be below 4°C and O2 should be excluded.
Outcomes of fetal lower urinary tract obstruction based on timing of oligohydramnios onset
Authors: Munoz Jessian L. , Tounsi Sarah , Buskmiller Cara , Cortes Magdalena Sanz , Donepudi Roopali V. , Belfort Michael A. , Nassr Ahmed A. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjectiveFetal Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction (LUTO) is associated with oligohydramnios and significant fetal morbidity, resulting in poor lung development and perinatal death. However, oligohydramnios may develop at different gestational periods, and the impact of timing on fetal outcomes remains unknown. Our objective was to characterize the impact onset of oligohydramnios had on prenatal outcomes.MethodsThis study is a retrospective cohort study of all patients with a prenatal diagnosis of LUTO at our tertiary referral center from 2014 to 2023. All patients underwent detailed ultrasonography and interdisciplinary counseling and were subsequently delivered at our institution. Data were obtained from electronic medical records and complete extraction was required for final inclusion.ResultsDuring the study time period, 93 patients met inclusion criteria of which 68 (73.1%) developed oligohydramnios during their pregnancy. 63 (93%) of these pregnancies resulted in livebirths with 28 (41.1%) perinatal deaths. Onset of oligohydramnios was earlier in pregnancies with perinatal death (23 vs. 28 weeks, p = 0.004) and associated with pulmonary hypoplasia.ConclusionsOur data show the impact of oligohydramnios timing in pregnancy on pulmonary hypoplasia and ultimately perinatal death. This allows for detailed patient counseling on the impact oligohydramnios may have on pregnancies by the gestational age of onset.