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The moderating role of reflective thinking on personal factors affecting belief in conspiracy theories
Authors: Ozono Hiroki , Sakakibara Ryota 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe COVID‐19 pandemic has sparked an interest in conspiracy theories worldwide. Previous research has shown that reflective thinking can inhibit belief in conspiracy theories. However, this study delves further by investigating whether reflective thinking moderates the effects of other personal factors, such as anxiety and social class. We conducted an online survey and analyzed data from 937 crowd workers in Japan. The results show that the inhibitory effect of reflective thinking, measured through performance‐based and self‐report methods, remained robust among the participants. However, our analysis yielded near‐null results for the interaction, rejecting the idea that reflective thinking acts as a significant moderator in the relationship between reflective thinking and various personal factors. The implications of these findings suggest that reflective thinking does not amplify factors that strengthen belief in conspiracy theories. Instead, fostering reflective thinking appears to be an effective strategy for reducing conspiracy beliefs.
In Situ Combined‐Hole Transport Layer for Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Zhao Rongmei , Wang Peng , Wang Linqing , Zhao Yuanju , Ge Chenghao , Sun Licheng , Xie Lin , Hua Yong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSpiro‐OMeTAD is a commonly used material in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). It requires chemical doping with a lithium compound and 4‐tert‐butylpyridine to enhance its conductivity and hole extraction efficiency. However, this conventional doping process has limitations in terms of efficiency and stability. In this study, an innovative approach using an in situ combined dual‐hole transport layer with 6,13‐bis(triisopropylsilylethynyl)pentacene (TIPS‐Pn) is introduced to improve PSC performance. These results show that this in situ combined hole transport layer with TIPS‐Pn channels effectively extracts and transports hole carriers, reducing non‐radiative recombination. Additionally, it allows for the absorption of excess photo energy from hot hole carriers, resulting in a significant increase in the average power conversion efficiency of PSCs from 22.42% to 24.13%. Furthermore, the device retains 90% of its initial efficiency after 1900 h of exposure to air, indicating improved stability. Notably, a 44% improvement in thermal stability is observed after 500 h due to the robust morphology and hydrophobic surface. This work presents a novel strategy for enhancing the performance of Spiro‐OMeTAD in PSCs and provides valuable insights into hole carrier dynamics in perovskite‐based optoelectronic devices.
Controllable Flow and Manipulation of Liquid Metals
Authors: He Yahua , You Jing , Dickey Michael D. , Wang Xiaolin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis review summarizes the controllable flow and manipulation of gallium‐based liquid metals (e.g., eutectic gallium indium, EGaIn). There are generally only a few ways to handle fluids, but liquid metals offer versatile control due to their properties: 1) excellent fluidity, 2) adjustable surface tension, 3) electrically and chemically controllable surface oxides, 4) metallic electrical and thermal conductivity, and 5) the ability to alloy with other metals (e.g., magnetic particles). These all‐in‐one properties empower liquid metals to exhibit controllable flow in confined microchannels (steerable flow) and from nozzles (printable flow), and make liquid metals susceptible to various energy fields, including electric, magnetic, electromagnetic, wave, and light fields. Consequently, the flow and manipulation of liquid metals enable intriguing morphological changes (e.g., formation of droplets/plugs, jets, fibers) and controllable motion (e.g., jumping, bouncing, directional locomotion, rotation) of liquid metals with new fluidic phenomena and practical applications such as soft electronics and robotics. This review aims to present a selective framework and provide an insightful understanding for controlling and shaping liquid metals, thereby stimulating further research and generating increased interest in this topic.
Bi‐Directional Electrolytic Reduction of CO2 to Mesoporous Carbons with Regulated Structure and Surface Functional Groups for Zn‐ion Capacitors
Authors: Yu Ao , Zhao Yinan , Zhang Wei , Yang Wenhao , Zhu Longtao , Peng Ping , Li Fang‐Fang , Yang Yang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractZn‐ion capacitors (ZICs) take advantage of batteries and supercapacitors in delivering high energy and power densities for energy storage by using porous carbons due to their low cost, lightweight, high conductivity, and good stability. However, it remains a grand challenge to regulate the mesoporous structures of carbons, including pore sizes and surface functional groups, which are essential for ion transport and electrochemical reactions of ZICs. Herein, a bi‐directional electrolysis strategy is developed to directly reduce CO2 to oxygen‐rich mesoporous carbons (OMCs) with adjustable pore sizes and oxygen‐bearing functional groups, which are preferred for ZICs as theoretically proved by density functional theory (DFT). The designed OMCs exhibit a remarkable energy density of 216.6 Wh kg−1 and performance retention of 90% after 15000 cycles. When assembled in the flexible ZICs, the OMCs demonstrate a high capacitance of 329.5 mAh g−1. This work presents a novel strategy for synthesizing OMCs through a decarbonization process and reveals the crucial role of microstructure and surface functional groups in promoting the performance of ZICs.
Highly Deformable Double‐Sided Neural Probe with All‐in‐One Electrode System for Real‐Time In Vivo Detection of Dopamine for Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Jung Han Hee , Ha Jeongdae , Park Jeongrak , Kang Seongtak , Kim Jinmo , Jung Han Na , Kim Samhwan , Yea Junwoo , Lee Hyeokjun , Oh Saehyuck , Jekal Janghwan , Song Soojeong , Son Jieun , Yu Tae Sang , Lee Youngjeon , Won Jinyoung , Lim Kyung Seob , Lee Yoon Kyeung , Keum Hohyun , Lee Taeyoon , Song Young Min , Jeong Jae‐Woong , Rah Jong‐Cheol , Choi Ji‐Woong , Xu Sheng , Oh Yong‐Seok , Jang Kyung‐In 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPrecise monitoring of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine (DA), is critical for understanding brain function and treating neurological disorders since dysregulation of DA implicates in a range of disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD), schizophrenia, and addiction. This study proposes a multi‐deformable double‐sided (MDD) DA‐sensing probe with the three‐electrode system in all‐in‐one form for reliable real‐time monitoring of DA dynamics by integrating working, reference, and counter electrodes on a single probe. The proposed probe achieves high DA sensitivity and selectivity in virtue of enzyme immobilization on the 3D nanostructures grown on working electrode. Also, the serpentine design is employed for the electrodes to withstand in various deformations by achieving high stretchability and manage the stress induced on the probe. Experimental and computational analysis demonstrates an effective reduction in induced‐stress on the electrodes. The MDD DA‐sensing probe is implanted into the brain with success to enable real‐time, in vivo monitoring of DA levels in rodents. Furthermore, DA dynamic changes are monitored before and after treatment with L‐DOPA in hemi‐PD mice. This extremely deformable implantable probe has the potential for use in the study and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, providing reliable monitoring of DA dynamics with minimal damage to brain tissue.
Reducing Luminescence Intensity and Suppressing Irradiation‐induced Darkening of Bi4Ge3O12 by Ce‐doping for Radiation Detection
Authors: Tang Yangmin , Deng Mingxue , Liu Qiunan , Kang Chengbin , Li Xiang , Zheng Jiaqian , Suenaga Kazu , Zhou Zhenzhen , Chen Junfeng , Wang Jiacheng , Liu Qian 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDue to its short radiation length, moderate light output (8000‐9000 photons/MeV), high density (7.13 g cm−3), and non‐hygroscopicity, etc., Bi4Ge3O12 (BGO) material has been widely utilized as an advanced scintillator for irradiation detection. However, pure BGO cannot meet the requirements for future physics experiments and state‐of‐art industrial facilities coupled with a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) due to its slow response time, poor radiation resistance, and excessive light output. Herein, a Ce‐doping strategy is reported for efficiently improving the overall performance (e.g., irradiation resistance, decay time, radioluminescence, and light output) of BGO that can be expectedly applied in future high energy physics detection. Ce‐doped BGO (BGO:Ce) displays higher radiation resistance ability under 10 h UV irradiation (97% of original) and a faster fluorescence lifetime (269 ns), superior to pure BGO. Furthermore, BGO:Ce shows ≈30% luminescence intensity of pure BGO, well eliminating the oversaturation of SiPM coupled with scintillation detectors. Theoretical calculations imply that an intense competition between electron or hole traps and Ce ions (Ce3+, Ce4+) can effectively reduce the concentration of color centers, thus enhancing irradiation resistance ability.
Hybrid Polyrhizal CdS Nanobelts/All‐Inorganic Perovskite Nanoflake Heterojunction toward Ultrahigh‐Performance Optoelectronic Devices
Authors: Chen Huohuo , Wang Qianjin , Tan Qiuhong , Zhang Hui , Liu Lei , Liu Yingkai 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBoth all‐inorganic lead‐free perovskite and CdS nanobelts possess outstanding photo‐detective properties. Herein, a hybrid photodetector based on four CdS nanobelts (NBs)/Cs3Sb2Br9 nanoflake (NF) heterojunction fabricated by a dry‐transfer tactic is designed. In this structure, four parallel CdS nanobelts almost fully cover the Cs3Sb2Br9 NF so that their photoelectronic advantage is demonstrated. The Cs3Sb2Br9 is exploited as an efficient light absorber and component for the construction of type‐II energy band with CdS. Compared with a single CdS NB/Cs3Sb2Br9 NF device, the hybrid four CdS NBs/Cs3Sb2Br9 NF device increases the hybrid area ratio of the channel from 36% to 86%, and demonstrates an appealing performance on an ultrahigh ON/OFF current ratio of 1.54 × 105, remarkable responsivity of 4.13 × 103 A W−1, large detectivity of 1.47 × 1015 Jones, and tremendous external quantum efficiency of 1.14 × 106 %, which are 9.5, 3.8, 7.2, and 3.8 times greater than the single CdS NB/Cs3Sb2Br9 NF device, respectively. Moreover, the photoresponse wavelength of the hybrid four CdS NBs/Cs3Sb2Br9 NF device is broadened to 400–520 nm. This work offers a strategy to enhance the photoelectric performance of hybrid devices, along with the illustration of vital insight into advanced device designs for violet‐green photodetectors.
Mid‐life adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and late‐life subjective cognitive complaints in women
Authors: Song Yixiao , Wu Fen , Sharma Sneha , Clendenen Tess V. , India‐Aldana Sandra , Afanasyeva Yelena , Gu Yian , Koenig Karen L. , Zeleniuch‐Jacquotte Anne , Chen Yu 
Published: October 2023

AbstractINTRODUCTIONEvidence is limited on the role of mid‐life Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet in late‐life subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs).METHODSWe included 5116 women (mean age in 1985–1991: 46 years) from the New York University Women's Health Study. SCCs were assessed from 2018 to 2020 (mean age: 79 years) by a 6‐item questionnaire.RESULTSCompared to women in the bottom quartile of the DASH scores, the odds ratio (OR) for having two or more SCCs was 0.83 (95% confidence interval: 0.70–0.99) for women in the top quartile of DASH scores at baseline (P for trend = 0.019). The association was similar with multiple imputation and inverse probability weighting to account for potential selection bias. The inverse association was stronger in women without a history of cancer (P for interaction = 0.003).DISCUSSIONGreater adherence to the DASH diet in mid‐life was associated with lower prevalence of late‐life SCCs in women.
Levels of plasma brain‐derived tau and p‐tau181 in Alzheimer's disease and rapidly progressive dementias
Authors: Gonzalez‐Ortiz Fernando , Karikari Thomas K. , Bentivenga Giuseppe Mario , Baiardi Simone , Mammana Angela , Turton Michael , Kac Przemysław R. , Mastrangelo Andrea , Harrison Peter , Capellari Sabina , Zetterberg Henrik , Blennow Kaj , Parchi Piero 
Published: October 2023

AbstractINTRODUCTIONRapidly progressive dementias (RPDs) are a group of neurological disorders characterized by a rapid cognitive decline. The diagnostic value of blood‐based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) in RPD has not been fully explored.METHODSWe measured plasma brain‐derived tau (BD‐tau) and p‐tau181 in 11 controls, 15 AD patients, and 33 with RPD, of which 19 were Creutzfeldt‐Jakob disease (CJD).RESULTSPlasma BD‐tau differentiated AD from RPD and controls (p = 0.002 and p = 0.03, respectively), while plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) p‐tau181 distinguished AD from RPD (p < 0.001) but not controls from RPD (p > 0.05). The correlation of CSF t‐tau with plasma BD‐tau was stronger (r = 0.78, p < 0.001) than the correlation of CSF and plasma p‐tau181 (r = 0.26, p = 0.04). The ratio BD‐tau/p‐tau181 performed equivalently to the CSF t‐tau/p‐tau181 ratio, differentiating AD from CJD (p < 0.0001).DISCUSSIONPlasma BD‐tau and p‐tau181 mimic their corresponding cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) markers. P‐tau significantly increased in AD but not in RPD. Plasma BD‐tau, like CSF t‐tau, increases according to neurodegeneration intensity.
Compatibility–structural color property relationship of binary blends of acetylated hydroxypropyl celluloses with different degrees of acetylation
Authors: Miyagi Kazuma 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPolymer blends containing liquid crystalline cellulose derivatives potentially enable the fabrication of optical functional materials because of their unique optical properties, that is, structural color and circular dichroism. However, studies on the effect of the compatibility of the components on the optical properties of such blends are scarce, even though component compatibility is a crucial factor for the physical properties of the polymer blends. In this study, we investigated the effect of the component compatibility on the structural color property of binary blends of acetylated hydroxypropyl celluloses (AHPCs) with different degrees of acetylation (DSAc). The spectroscopic analyses of the AHPC blends revealed that the structural color of blends with a small DSAc gap between AHPC components systematically changed with the blend composition, whereas the color of blends with a large DSAc gap was independent of the composition. Compatibility tests via spin–lattice relaxation time measurements using solid‐state nuclear magnetic resonance indicated that the different composition dependence of the color was attributed to the compatibility of the components, which varied according to the DSAc gap.
Biodiesel and fishmeal from Nile tilapia waste: process, techno‐economic, and Monte Carlo analyses
Authors: Igansi Andrei Vallerão , da Silva Patrick Peres , Engelmann Jenifer Inês , Moraes Paola Silveira , da Silveira Nauro , Corrêa Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria , de Souza Joana Siqueira , de Almeida Pinto Luiz Antonio , Paes Rafael Lipinski , Sant’Anna Cadaval Tito Roberto 
Published: October 2023

AbstractWaste from the fish processing industry can provide a profitable and sustainable business. Industrial fish by‐products can be used as raw material to produce biofuels. This work evaluates the production process, characterization, and economic analysis for the production of biodiesel and fishmeal from tilapia processing waste. It demonstrates the potential of neutralized tilapia oil as a valuable raw material for biodiesel production. It presents specific mass, viscosity, and flash point results in line with ASTM and EN standards. Different plant sizes are modeled to evaluate biodiesel economic viability. Only the largest plant size was economically viable. In this case, the net present value (NPV) of US$ 13.89 million, the internal rate of return (IRR) of 50%, and the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of US$ 7.87 million/year showed that the production of biodiesel and fishmeal using tilapia waste is economically attractive. Monte Carlo simulation was used to analyse the price distribution of biodiesel and fishmeal and their effects on the plant size. A large plant size gave 100% good scenarios, whereas a medium plant size showed 25% beneficial scenarios, and small plants did not have good scenarios. In this context, the plant size can overcome risks from price variability. The economic evaluation revealed that the production scale and the factory's location influenced the project's viability directly as raw material costs are associated with transportation expenses. The study therefore indicates that not all countries with well established tilapia production can produce biodiesel in a viable and sustainable way.
Study of the radiofrequency‐induced heating inside the human head with dental implants at 7 T
Authors: Duan Song , Wu Xiuxiu , Shi Juntian , Li Wenhui , Dong Qingshan , Xin Sherman Xuegang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractConductive dental implants are commonly used in restorative therapy to replace missing teeth in patients. Ensuring the radiofrequency (RF) safety of these patients is crucial when performing 7 T magnetic resonance scans of their heads. This study aimed to investigate RF‐induced heating inside the human head with dental implants at 7 T. Dental implants and their attachments were fabricated and integrated into an anatomical head model, creating different measurement configurations (MCs). Numerical simulations were conducted using a 7 T transmit coil loaded with the anatomical head model, both with and without dental implants. The maximum temperatures inside the head for various MCs were computed using the maximum permissible input powers (MPIPs) obtained without dental implants and compared with published limits. Additionally, the MPIPs with dental implants were calculated for scenarios where the temperature limits were exceeded. The maximum temperatures observed inside the head ranged from 38.4°C to 39.6°C. The MPIPs in the presence of dental implants were 81.9%–97.3% of the MPIPs in the absence of dental implants for scenarios that exceeded the regulatory limit. RF‐induced heating effect of the dental implants was not significant. The safe scanning condition in terms of RF exposure was achievable for patients with dental implants. For patients with conductive dental implants of unknown configuration, it is recommended to reduce the input power by 18.1% of MPIP without dental implants to ensure RF safety.
The role of interorganizational collaboration and digital technologies in the implementation of circular economy practices—Empirical evidence from manufacturing firms
Authors: Schöggl Josef‐Peter , Stumpf Lukas , Baumgartner Rupert J. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractInterorganizational collaboration and the use of new digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, internet of things (IoT), or blockchain technology, are regarded as key enablers in implementing sustainability and circular economy‐oriented practices. While this is reflected in a few conceptual and case studies, statistical analyses on the topic are rare. No study so far has focused on collaboration, and digital technologies have only been studied in isolation. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of interorganizational collaboration practices on a firm's circular economy practices and on outcomes (sustainability performance and economic performance), as well as the potentially facilitative role of new digital technologies on both. The research is based on a deductive approach, using a random sample of 112 Austrian manufacturing companies. The study employs partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM), features a multiple‐respondent design, and uses the dynamic capabilities view as a theoretical foundation. The study finds that interorganizational collaboration practices have a strong positive effect on the implementation of sustainability and CE practices, while the use of new digital technologies and general dynamic capabilities do not. The use of digital technologies positively affects only interorganizational collaboration, while general dynamic capabilities serve as an antecedent for both the use of digital technologies and interorganizational collaboration. Regarding the outcomes of CE implementation, the study finds a positive impact on firm‐level sustainability and economic performance. From a theoretical point of view, the study provides a new perspective on the prerequisites for successful CE implementation, highlights the importance of collaboration, and contextualizes the role of new digital technologies and dynamic capabilities. From a practical point of view, based on the positive outcomes found, the study supports arguments in favor of company engagement in CE activity. It also serves to motivate purposive digitization and systems thinking in order to create efficient CE collaboration networks.
Mortality‐to‐incidence ratio of early‐onset colorectal cancer in high‐income Asian and Middle Eastern countries: A systemic analysis of the Global Burden of Diseases Study 2019
Authors: Ramadan Majed , Alsiary Rawiah A. , Aboalola Doaa A. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe incidence of early‐onset colorectal cancer (EO‐CRC) has been consistently rising leading to a significant cancer burden among younger adults in Asian and Middle Eastern high‐income countries. The study aims to investigate the survival outcomes of EO‐CRC among high‐income Asian and Middle Eastern populations from 1990 to 2019 using the mortality‐to‐incidence ratio, with a focus on examining the differences in gender.MethodsThis is a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 study. We include individuals aged 15 to 49 years old in high‐income Asian and the Middle Eastern countries. The colorectal cancer mortality‐to‐incidence ratio (MIR) was calculated for both genders by dividing the age‐specific mortality rate per 100,000 for colorectal cancer by the age‐specific incidence rate per 100,000 for each nation in the sample for a given year.ResultsAn overall decline in male and female MIR was observed from 1990 to 2019 in Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Ten out of thirteen Asian and Middle Eastern countries had a higher female MIR compared to their male counterparts. The global male MIR was found to be significantly higher than that of female (p‐value 0.008, coefficient estimate: 1.51). In Middle Eastern countries, Saudi Arabia had a significantly higher female MIR compared to their male counterparts (p < 0.0001, coefficient estimate: 12.65).ConclusionThis research addresses the knowledge gap concerning gender‐based differences in EO‐CRC survival outcomes in high‐income Asian and Middle Eastern countries, providing insights into the factors influencing these disparities in these regions. Policymakers should focus on developing targeted prevention and treatment programs for women, and addressing cultural and social barriers that may prevent women from seeking timely medical care.