bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Recent advances in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution of AgIn5S8‐based photocatalysts
Authors: Zheng Xinlong , Yang Yuqi , Song Yiming , Ma Zongxian , Gao Qizhi , Liu Yuhao , Li Jing , Wu Xiao , Wang Xingbo , Mao Weihua , Liu Weifeng , Shen Yijun , Tian Xinlong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe development of semiconductor photocatalysts is of great significance for the realization of efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE). AgIn5S8, as an emerging ternary metal sulfide photocatalyst, possesses the advantages of suitable bandgap (1.7–2.0 eV), environment‐friendly elements, and strong photostability, which holds great potential to realize high‐efficiency PHE. Although AgIn5S8‐based photocatalysts have achieved promising research progresses, their PHE performances are still far below the level of commercial applications. In this review, the basic semiconductor properties of AgIn5S8 and PHE mechanism are first introduced in detail. Subsequently, the development process and PHE activities of AgIn5S8‐based photocatalysts are systematically summarized, mainly including morphology control, Schottky junction formation through cocatalyst loading, and construction of different types of heterojunctions. Finally, the current issues and the possible solutions of AgIn5S8‐based photocatalysts in future studies are presented.
House dust mite subcutaneous immunotherapy has sustained long‐term effectiveness on allergic rhinitis and asthma: A 10‐year follow‐up
Authors: Rodriguez‐Plata Elena , Callero Viera Ariel , Ruiz‐Garcia Monica , Gomez‐Cardenosa Aida , Nieto Eva , García‐Robaina Jose Carlos 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundMaintenance doses for allergen immunotherapy (AIT) have been recommended for at least 3 years but little data on long‐term efficacy is available depending on AIT duration. To show sustained efficacy 10 years after completion of treatment with depigmented‐polymerized house dust mite (dpg‐pol HDM) allergen extract in adults with asthma and/or rhinoconjunctivitis.MethodsPatients included in a double‐blind placebo‐controlled AIT study with dpg‐pol HDM allergen extract were reviewed at completion of the perennial treatment and 10‐year follow‐up (10y‐FU). Change in symptom and rescue medication score was the primary objective. Visual analog scale (VAS), asthma control test (ACT), and degree of disease control were the secondary objectives. A comparative analysis between patients who underwent AIT treatment for <3 years and ≥3 years was performed.ResultsData from 31 patients (mean age 38 years) were available at 10y‐FU. All had asthma and 29 had rhinoconjunctivitis at baseline. Twenty‐three patients were treated ≥3 years and 8 for <3 years. Seventeen (55%) patients were asymptomatic at completion of AIT, with significant differences for nasal, conjunctival, and bronchial symptoms (p < .0001) compared with baseline only in those patients treated ≥3 years. Nine (52.9%) patients remained completely asymptomatic at 10y‐FU, all were treated for ≥3 years. Moreover, significant reduction in the number of patients with rhinitis (p = .0117), conjunctivitis (p < .0001), and bronchial (p = .0005) symptoms was observed at 10y‐FU compared with baseline only in the ≥3 years treated. Ten (32.3%) patients did not require any rescue medication at 10y‐FU, all had been treated for ≥3 years. ACT at 10y‐FU showed a good control of asthma (median 23.5; 95% IC[22.0, 25.0]). No significant differences were observed between VAS at end of treatment compared with VAS at 10y‐FU.ConclusionsSustained clinical efficacy is achieved 10 years after completion of depigmented‐polymerized HDM, however, these findings were observed only if patients are treated for at least 3 years.
Characterization of the pancreas of common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus): A light and transmission electron microscope study
Authors: Mohammadi Asreen , Goodarzi Nader 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe present work was carried out to investigate the structure and ultra structure of the pancreas in the common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus). Totally, five healthy adult pheasant were used. The pancreas was assessed using histochemistry and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The pancreas was composed of four lobes: dorsal, ventral, third, and splenic lobes. These lobes emptied into ascending duodenum through three excretory ducts as: ventral duct, splenic duct, and a common duct for dorsal and third lobes. The exocrine pancreas was constituted of pyramidal‐shaped acinar cells with aggregation of zymogen granules at their apical cytoplasm. The endocrine pancreas was identified as large islet of Langerhans as α islets and small islets as β ones. No mixed islet was observed. At the level of TEM, two types of acinar cells were distinguished: Dark cells with electron dense cytoplasm, and indented nucleus, Light cells with electron lucent cytoplasm, and regular nucleus. The α islets were mainly constituted by A and D cells, whereas the β islets principally contained B cells and a few A cells. No D cells were identified in β islets. B cells were characterized by their polymorphic granules which were surrounded by a narrow halo zone. The granules of D cells were quite different. These cells contained large spherical granules with lower density as compared to the A or B granules surrounded by a limiting membrane. In conclusion, the pancreas of the common pheasant has a species‐specific feature which must be considered in phylogenic studies.Research Highlights
The common pheasant's pancreas was composed of four lobes as dorsal, ventral, third, and splenic lobe.
There were three excretory ducts. Ventral duct for ventral lobe, a common duct for both dorsal and third lobes, and a distinct splenic duct for splenic lobe.
The exocrine acini were composed of two distinct types of cells: dark cells and light cells.
The large alpha islets were composed of alpha cells and a few numbers of delta cells and small beta islets were composed of beta cells and a few numbers of alpha cells.
Adsorption of anionic methyl orange dye by polyaniline, poly(o‐methylaniline) and poly(o‐methoxyaniline)
Authors: Sadykov Timur T. , Syakaev Roman S. , Andriianova Anastasia N. , Mustafin Akhat G. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study reports the effect of substituents in the ortho position of polyaniline on the adsorption capacity to remove the anionic dye methyl orange (MO) from an aqueous solution. The aim of this study is the synthesis of polyaniline (PANI) and its derivatives, poly‐o‐methylaniline (poly‐o‐toluidine, POT) and poly‐o‐methoxyaniline (poly‐o‐anisidine, POA) for the adsorption removal of MO dye. All polymers were obtained by oxidative polymerization of the corresponding monomers and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). The average particle size of the polymer was about 200 nm. The effect of various parameters such as pH, temperature, adsorption time and initial concentration was analyzed. It was found that the adsorption capacity for dye removal increases from 50.68 to 222.56 mg g−1 for PANI, from 16.89 to 66.57 mg g−1 for POT, and from 97.26 to 532.54 mg g−1 for POA with an increase in the initial dye concentration from 5 up to 50 mg L−1. For all polymers, the equilibrium state of MO adsorption was reached in 50 min. The results showed that MO adsorption on PANI, POT, and POA is well described by a pseudo second order kinetic model. Isothermal studies have shown that adsorption is in good agreement with the Langmuir isotherm model, as evidenced by higher values of correlation coefficients. Based on the data of thermodynamic studies, it was concluded that MO adsorption on PANI, POT, and POA is spontaneous and endothermic.
Combined use of lower medial thigh perforator (LMTP) flap and pedicled medial sural artery perforator flap (MSAP) for lateral knee defects coverage after sarcoma resection: A case report and literature review of soft tissue defect around knee reconstruction
Authors: Alban Alice , Meroni Matteo , Fuchs Bruno , Scaglioni Mario F. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractReconstruction of knee defects still represents a challenge for reconstructive surgeons. After an extensive resection, the primary aim is to reach a stable result, while maintaining a good range of motion and aesthetic unity. The use of pedicled perforator‐based flaps makes it possible to achieve these goals. Many are the flaps that can be used in this region, and the pedicle medial sural artery perforator (mSAP) flap is considered among one of the first‐choice techniques. The purpose of this case report is to describe for the first time the use of pedicled mSAP flap to cover a lateral knee defect. A 79‐year‐old patient underwent extensive excision of sarcoma on the lateral side of the left knee, with removal of distal portion of the vastus lateralis muscle and portion of the biceps femoris tendon. The resulting defect from the excision measured 10 cm × 10 cm. To cover the postero‐inferior part of the defect we decided to use a mSAP flap, with a skin paddle 10 cm × 5 cm, which was tunneled posteriorly to the popliteal artery and vein in order to reach the affected site. We then used a lower medial thigh perforator (pLMT) flap with a 15 cm × 5 cm skin paddle, rotated by 90° in a propeller fashion to cover the antero‐superior portion of the defect. The decision to use two flaps was justified by the fact we wanted to close the donor areas with direct suturing for a better aesthetic result. The post‐operative course was regular with only a small wound dehiscence that had healed by secondary intention. At 6 months postoperatively, the patient showed a complete active range of motion of the knee joint and absolute aesthetic satisfaction with flaps donor site and knee shape. A review of literature is also provided, with a specific focus on the different procedures for soft tissue defects reconstruction around the knee. According to our experience, the pedicle of the MSAP flap may be safely used as an additional reconstructive option for lateral knee defects.
A community‐endorsed open‐source lexicon for contrast agent–based perfusion MRI: A consensus guidelines report from the ISMRM Open Science Initiative for Perfusion Imaging (OSIPI)
Authors: Dickie Ben R. , Ahmed Zaki , Arvidsson Jonathan , Bell Laura C. , Buckley David L. , Debus Charlotte , Fedorov Andrey , Floca Ralf , Gutmann Ingomar , van der Heijden Rianne A. , van Houdt Petra J. , Sourbron Steven , Thrippleton Michael J. , Quarles Chad , Kompan Ina N. ,   on behalf of The Perfusion Study Group of the ISMRM
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis manuscript describes the ISMRM OSIPI (Open Science Initiative for Perfusion Imaging) lexicon for dynamic contrast‐enhanced and dynamic susceptibility‐contrast MRI. The lexicon was developed by Taskforce 4.2 of OSIPI to provide standardized definitions of commonly used quantities, models, and analysis processes with the aim of reducing reporting variability. The taskforce was established in February 2020 and consists of medical physicists, engineers, clinicians, data and computer scientists, and DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standard experts. Members of the taskforce collaborated via a slack channel and quarterly virtual meetings. Members participated by defining lexicon items and reporting formats that were reviewed by at least two other members of the taskforce. Version 1.0.0 of the lexicon was subject to open review from the wider perfusion imaging community between January and March 2022, and endorsed by the Perfusion Study Group of the ISMRM in the summer of 2022. The initial scope of the lexicon was set by the taskforce and defined such that it contained a basic set of quantities, processes, and models to enable users to report an end‐to‐end analysis pipeline including kinetic model fitting. We also provide guidance on how to easily incorporate lexicon items and definitions into free‐text descriptions (e.g., in manuscripts and other documentation) and introduce an XML‐based pipeline encoding format to encode analyses using lexicon definitions in standardized and extensible machine‐readable code. The lexicon is designed to be open‐source and extendable, enabling ongoing expansion of its content. We hope that widespread adoption of lexicon terminology and reporting formats described herein will increase reproducibility within the field.
2,4‐Di‐tert‐butylphenol and 7‐hydroxy‐3‐(2‐methylpropyl)‐2,3,6,7,8,8a‐hexahydropyrrolo[1,2‐a]pyrazine‐1,4‐dione: two natural products from Serratia marcescens Ha1 and their herbicidal activities
Authors: Ma Shujie , Zhao Han , Liu Sijia , Tian Ci , Gao Ming , Wang Yizhen , Dong Jingao , Zhang Lihui 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDWeeds are one of the critical factors that negatively affect crop yield and quality. Microbial herbicides are a research hotspot for novel herbicides owing to their environmental safety and lack of weed resistance. In the current study, the active ingredients of Serratia marcescens Ha1, a new microbial herbicide, were investigated for their effectiveness against agricultural weeds using bioassay‐guided fractionation.RESULTSThe results revealed that petroleum ether and ethyl acetate extracts of S. marcescens Ha1 had high herbicidal activity. Forty‐nine compounds were identified from the petroleum ether extract, including 2,4‐di‐tert‐butylphenol (DB; C14H22O, 38.82%), ethyl 14‐methyl‐hexadecanoate, 1‐nonadecene, and [1,1′‐biphenyl]‐2,3′‐diol, 3,4′,5,6′‐tetrakis. Of these, DB showed significant inhibitory effects on root and shoot growth in Amaranthus retroflexus, with half‐maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of 389.17 and 832.44 mg L−1, respectively. In addition, 7‐hydroxy‐3‐(2‐methylpropyl)‐2,3,6,7,8,8a‐hexahydropyrrolo[1,2‐a]pyrazine‐1,4‐dione (HPD) was identified as the major active ingredient in the ethyl acetate extract of S. marcescens Ha1 using bioassay‐guided fractionation, with IC50 values of 439.86 and 476.95 mg L−1 against A. retroflexus shoot and root growth, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy indicated that DB and HPD exert destructive effects on A. retroflexus root, and the damage is gradually aggravated with increasing treatment time and concentration.CONCLUSIONThe S. marcescens Ha1 extract and its active compounds DB and HPD exhibit significant herbicidal activity, which could be utilized further for the development of microbial herbicides. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Tribology and rheology of potato protein and pectin mixtures and Maillard conjugates
Authors: Soltanahmadi Siavash , Wang Mingxin , Gul Mohd Khalid , Stribițcaia Ecaterina , Sarkar Anwesha 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study aimed to compare the tribological and rheological properties of plant proteins versus their mixtures or conjugates with polysaccharides. We hypothesize that combining potato proteins (Po) with pectin (Pe) at various concentrations (0.5–5.0 wt%, ratios 1:1 and 1:2 w/w) will improve the lubrication performance of plant proteins by virtue of viscosity modification and boundary lubrication. Po showed shear thinning behavior with limited concentration‐dependence in boundary and mixed lubricity. Pe on the other hand showed pronounced concentration‐dependent flow and lubrication behavior delivering favorable boundary and viscous lubricity. Pe dominated the lubrication and high shear rate flow behavior in Po + Pe mixtures, governed mainly by the concentration of Pe and the hydrodynamic volume rather than the total concentration of the biopolymers. Maillard reaction (≤33% degree of conjugation) led to more negatively‐charged protein‐polysaccharide conjugates versus the sole biopolymers (p < 0.05). The conjugation decreased the second plateau shear viscosity of the Po + Pe mixtures and led to improvement in boundary and mixed lubricity when a reduced entrainment speed parameter was used. Findings from this study may inspire future studies combining plant proteins with polysaccharides to enhance their lubrication behavior and eventually improve the textural properties of plant‐based foods.
Functional Laminated Fiber Scaffold Based on Titanium Monoxide for Lithium Metal‐Based Batteries
Authors: Meng Ting , Ma Fei , Gao Yong , Geng Zeyu , Wang Xiaohan , Chen Jipeng , Zhang Haifeng , Guan Cao 
Published: October 2023

AbstractLithium metal‐based rechargeable batteries are attracting increasing attention due to their high theoretical specific capacity and energy density. However, the dendrite growth leads to short circuits or even explosions and rapid depletion of active materials and electrolytes. Here, a functionalized and laminated scaffold (PVDF/TiO@C fiber) based on lithiophilic titanium monoxide is rationally designed to inhibit dendrite growth. Specifically, the bottom TiO@C fiber sublayer provides rich Li nucleation sites and facilitates the formation of stable solid electrolyte interphase. Together with the top lithiophobic PVDF sublayer, the prepared freestanding scaffold can effectively suppress the growth of Li dendrite and ensure stable Li plating/stripping. Based on the dendrite‐free deposition, the Li/PVDF/TiO@ C fiber anode enables over 1000 h at a current density of 1 mA cm−2 in a symmetrical cell and delivers superior electrochemical performance in both Li || LFP and Li–S batteries. The functional laminated fiber scaffold design provides essential insights for obtaining high‐performance lithium metal anodes.
Simultaneously Realizing High Efficiency and High Color Rendering Index for Hybrid White Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes by Ultra‐Thin Design of Delayed Fluorescence Sensitized Phosphorescent Layers
Authors: Liu Zhangshan , Chen Jinke , Chen Letian , Liu Hao , Yang Dezhi , Ma Dongge , Tang Ben Zhong , Zhao Zujin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIn consideration of energy economization and light quality, concurrently attaining high external quantum efficiency (ηext) and high color rendering index (CRI) is of high significance for the commercialization of hybrid white organic light‐emitting diodes (WOLEDs) but is challenging. Herein, a blue luminescent molecule (2PCz‐XT) consisting of a xanthone acceptor and two 3,6‐diphenylcarbazole donors is prepared, which exhibits strong delayed fluorescence, short delayed fluorescence lifetime, and excellent electroluminescence property, and can sensitize green, orange, and red phosphorescent emitters efficiently. By employing 2PCz‐XT as sensitizer and phosphorescent emitters as dopants, efficient two‐color and three‐color WOLED architectures with ultra‐thin phosphorescent emitting layers (EMLs) are proposed and constructed. By incorporating a thin interlayer to modulate exciton recombination zone and reduce exciton loss, high‐performance three‐color hybrid WOLEDs are finally achieved, providing a high ηext of 26.8% and a high CRI value 83 simultaneously. Further configuration optimization realizes a long device operational lifetime. These WOLEDs with ultra‐thin phosphorescent EMLs are among the state‐of‐the‐art hybrid WOLEDs in the literature, demonstrating the success and applicability of the proposed device design for developing robust hybrid WOLEDs with superb efficiency and color quality.
2D Atomic Layers for CO2 Photoreduction
Authors: Yan Xihang , Zhang Jiajing , Hao Gazi , Jiang Wei , Di Jun 
Published: October 2023

AbstractArtificial photosynthesis can convert carbon dioxide into high value‐added chemicals. However, due to the poor charge separation efficiency and CO2 activation ability, the conversion efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 reduction is greatly restricted. Ultrathin 2D photocatalyst emerges as an alternative to realize the higher CO2 reduction performance. In this review, the basic principle of CO2 photoreduction is introduced, and the types, advantages, and advances of 2D photocatalysts are reviewed in detail including metal oxides, metal chalcogenides, bismuth‐based materials, MXene, metal‐organic framework, and metal‐free materials. Subsequently, the tactics for improving the performance of 2D photocatalysts are introduced in detail via the surface atomic configuration and electronic state tuning such as component tuning, crystal facet control, defect engineering, element doping, cocatalyst modification, polarization, and strain engineering. Finally, the concluding remarks and future development of 2D photocatalysts in CO2 reduction are prospected.
Safety, Security, and Self-Censorship as Survival Strategies
Authors: Sharshenova Aijan 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIn this paper, I will discuss concerns of safety and security, and the resulting reluctant self-censorship as one of the many realities associated with the work of a political scientist in Kyrgyzstan. In doing so, I will combine the existing research on self-censorship and working in non-democratic environments with self-reflection as a local political scientist. In particular, this contribution dives into the intangible fear felt by researchers, who find themselves making difficult decisions on a daily basis, where personal security is an object of continuous and sometimes perceived negotiation with an invisible enemy.
The flavor of a light charged Higgs
Authors: Bernal Nicolás , Losada Marta , Nir Yosef , Shpilman Yogev 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The ATLAS Collaboration has recently reported a search for light-charged Higgs in t → H+b decay, with $$ {H}^{+}\to c\overline{b} $$

H
+

→
c

b
¯

. An excess with a local significance of approximately 3σ is found at $$ {m}_{H^{+}} $$

m

H
+

≈ 130 GeV, with a best-fit value of BR(t → H+b) × BR($$ {H}^{+}\to c\overline{b} $$

H
+

→
c

b
¯

) = (1.6 ± 0.6) × 10−3. We study the implications of such a hypothetical signal in multi-Higgs doublet models. We take into account constraints from searches for other charged Higgs decays and from flavor-changing neutral current processes. Two Higgs doublet models with flavor structure dictated by natural flavor conservation (NFC), minimal flavor violation (MFV), or the Froggatt-Nielsen (FN) mechanism cannot account for such excess. A three-Higgs doublet model with NFC can account for the signal. The Yukawa couplings of the neutral pseudoscalar A in the down sector, $$ {\hat{Y}}_A^D $$

Y
̂

A
D

, should be larger by a factor of 4 – 6 compared to the corresponding Yukawa couplings of the Higgs h, $$ {\hat{Y}}_h^D $$

Y
̂

h
D

. We further present two minimal scenarios, one in which a single Yukawa coupling in the down sector, $$ {\left({\hat{Y}}_A^D\right)}_{bb} $$

Y
̂

A
D

bb

, gives the only significant contribution, and one in which two Yukawa couplings in the up sector, $$ {\left({\hat{Y}}_A^U\right)}_{tt} $$

Y
̂

A
U

tt

and $$ {\left({\hat{Y}}_A^U\right)}_{tc} $$

Y
̂

A
U

tc

, give the only significant contributions, and we discuss possible tests of these scenarios.