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Quantitative Tension on the Abdominal Wall in Posterior Components Separation With Transversus Abdominis Release
Authors: Miller Benjamin T. , Ellis Ryan C. , Petro Clayton C. , Krpata David M. , Prabhu Ajita S. , Beffa Lucas R. A. , Huang Li-Ching , Tu Chao , Rosen Michael J. 
Published: October 2023

ImportancePosterior components separation (PCS) is a commonly used myofascial release technique in ventral hernia repairs. The contribution of each release with anterior and posterior fascial advancement has not yet been characterized in patients with ventral hernias.ObjectiveTo quantitatively assess the changes in tension on the anterior and posterior fascial elements of the abdominal wall during PCS to inform surgeons regarding the technical contribution of each step with those changes, which may help to guide intraoperative decision-making.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis case series enrolled patients from December 2, 2021, to August 2, 2022, and was conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health. The participants included adult patients with European Hernia Society classification M1 to M5 ventral hernias undergoing abdominal wall reconstruction with PCS.InterventionA proprietary, sterilizable tensiometer measured the force needed to bring the fascial edge of the abdominal wall to the midline after each step of a PCS (retrorectus dissection, division of the posterior lamella of the internal oblique aponeurosis, and transversus abdominis muscle release [TAR]).Main OutcomeThe primary study outcome was the percentage change in tension on the anterior and posterior fascia associated with each step of PCS with TAR.ResultsThe study included 100 patients (median [IQR] age, 60 [54-68] years; 52 [52%] male). The median (IQR) hernia width was 13.0 (10.0-15.2) cm. After complete PCS, the mean (SD) percentage changes in tension on the anterior and posterior fascia were −53.27% (0.53%) and −98.47% (0.08%), respectively. Of the total change in anterior fascial tension, retrorectus dissection was associated with a mean (SD) percentage change of −82.56% (0.68%), incision of the posterior lamella of the internal oblique with a change of −17.67% (0.41%), and TAR with no change. Of the total change in posterior fascial tension, retrorectus dissection was associated with a mean (SD) percentage change of −3.04% (2.42%), incision of the posterior lamella of the internal oblique with a change of −58.78% (0.39%), and TAR with a change of −38.17% (0.39%).Conclusions and RelevanceIn this case series, retrorectus dissection but not TAR was associated with reduced tension on the anterior fascia, suggesting that it should be performed if anterior fascial advancement is needed. Dividing the posterior lamella of the internal oblique aponeurosis and TAR was associated with reduced tension on the posterior fascia, suggesting that it should be performed for posterior fascial advancement.
Application of deep metric learning in the verification process of wheel design similarity: Hyundai motor company case
Authors: Kang Kyung Pyo , Jung Ga Hyeon , Eom Jung Hoon , Kwon Soon Beom , Park Jae Hong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe global automobile market experiences quick changes in design preferences. In response to the demand shifts, manufacturers now try to apply new technologies to bring a novel design to market faster. In this paper, we introduce a novel AI application that performs a similarity verification task of wheel designs that aims to solve the real‐world problem. Through the deep metric learning approach, we empirically prove that the cross‐entropy loss does similar tasks as the pairwise losses do in the embedding space. On Jan 2022, we successfully transitioned the verification system to the wheel design process of Hyundai Motor Company's design team and shortened the verification time by 90% to a maximum of 10 min. With a few clicks, the designers at Hyundai Motor could take advantage of our verification system.
A clinical database to assess action levels and tolerances for the ongoing use of Mobius3D
Authors: Jolly David , Dunn Leon , Kenny John 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIn radiation therapy, calculation of dose within the patient contains inherent uncertainties, inaccuracies, limitations, and the potential for random error. Thus, point dose‐independent verification of such calculations is a well‐established process, with published data to support the setting of both action levels and tolerances. Mobius3D takes this process one step further with a full independent calculation of patient dose and comparisons of clinical parameters such as mean target dose and voxel‐by‐voxel gamma analysis. There is currently no published data to directly inform tolerance levels for such parameters, and therefore this work presents a database of 1000 Mobius3D results to fill this gap. The data are tested for normality using a normal probability plot and found to fit this distribution for three sub groups of data; Eclipse, iPlan and the treatment site Lung. The mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ) of these sub groups is used to set action levels and tolerances at μ ± 2σ and μ ± 3σ, respectively. A global (3%, 3 mm) gamma tolerance is set at 88.5%. The mean target dose tolerance for Eclipse data is the narrowest at ± 3%, whilst iPlan and Lung have a range of −5.0 to 2.2% and −1.8 to 5.0%, respectively. With these limits in place, future results failing the action level or tolerance will fall within the worst 5% and 1% of historical results and an informed decision can be made regarding remedial action prior to treatment.
Development of a deep inspiration breath‐hold system for radiotherapy utilizing a laser distance measurer
Authors: Jensen Christer Andre , Skottner Nils , Frengen Jomar , Lund Jo‐Åsmund 
Published: October 2023

AbstractDeep inspiration breath‐hold (DIBH) is a technique for treating left‐sided breast cancer (LSBC). In modern radiotherapy, one of the main aims is to exclude the heart from the beam aperture with an individualized beam design for LSBC. A deep inhalation will raise the chest wall while the volume of the lungs increase, this will again push the heart away from the breast to be treated. There are a few commercial DIBH systems, both invasive and noninvasive. We present an alternative noninvasive DIBH system based upon an industrial laser distance measurer. This system can be installed in a treatment room at a low cost; it is very easy to use and requires limited amount of training for the personnel and the patient. The system is capable of measuring the position of the chest wall with high frequency and precision in real time. The patient views its breathing curve through video glasses, and gets instructions during the treatment session. The system is well tolerated by test subjects due to its noninvasiveness.
Validation of a modern second‐check dosimetry system using a novel verification phantom
Authors: McDonald Daniel G. , Jacqmin Dustin J. , Mart Christopher J. , Koch Nicholas C. , Peng Jean L. , Ashenafi Michael S. , Fugal Mario A. , Vanek Kenneth N. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPurposeTo evaluate the Mobius second‐check dosimetry system by comparing it to ionization‐chamber dose measurements collected in the recently released Mobius Verification Phantom™ (MVP). For reference, a comparison of these measurements to dose calculated in the primary treatment planning system (TPS), Varian Eclipse with the AcurosXB dose algorithm, is also provided. Finally, patient dose calculated in Mobius is compared directly to Eclipse to demonstrate typical expected results during clinical use of the Mobius system.MethodsSeventeen anonymized intensity‐modulated clinical treatment plans were selected for analysis. Dose was recalculated on the MVP in both Eclipse and Mobius. These calculated doses were compared to doses measured using an A1SL ionization‐chamber in the MVP. Dose was measured and analyzed at two different chamber positions for each treatment plan. Mobius calculated dose was then compared directly to Eclipse using the following metrics; target mean dose, target D95%, global 3D gamma pass rate, and target gamma pass rate. Finally, these same metrics were used to analyze the first 36 intensity modulated cases, following clinical implementation of the Mobius system.ResultsThe average difference between Mobius and measurement was 0.3 ± 1.3%. Differences ranged from −3.3 to + 2.2%. The average difference between Eclipse and measurement was −1.2 ± 0.7%. Eclipse vs. measurement differences ranged from −3.0 to −0.1%. For the 17 anonymized pre‐clinical cases, the average target mean dose difference between Mobius and Eclipse was 1.0 ± 1.1%. Average target D95% difference was ‐0.9 ± 2.0%. Average global gamma pass rate, using a criteria of 3%, 2 mm, was 94.4 ± 3.3%, and average gamma pass rate for the target volume only was 80.2 ± 12.3%. Results of the first 36 intensity‐modulated cases, post‐clinical implementation of Mobius, were similar to those seen for the 17 pre‐clinical test cases.ConclusionMobius correctly calculated dose for each tested intensity modulated treatment plan, agreeing with measurement to within 3.5% for all cases analyzed. The dose calculation accuracy and independence of the Mobius system is sufficient to provide a rigorous second‐check of a modern TPS.
Capturing Vector Light Field on Azo Molecular Glass Submicron Pillar Array for Polarization Recording and Creating Optical Functional Surfaces
Authors: Wang Zenan , Huang Hao , Hsu Chungen , Wang Xiaogong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractVector light fields possessing spatial‐variant states of polarization (SOPs) have attracted great research interest for various emerging applications. In this work, the responses of submicron pillar arrays of an azo molecular glass (IA‐Chol) to vector light fields are systematically investigated by using laser beams with different topological charges. The spatial‐variant SOPs in the illuminated areas are recorded by directional pillar deformations along the local electric field oscillation directions, and uncovered by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The degrees of pillar deformations are proven to be correlated to the intensity distributions of the vector beams in the transverse planes. The pillar deformations caused by the vector beam irradiations generate several optical effects related to the surface structures, as revealed by optical microscopy, polarizing optical microscopy, and diffraction measurements. Based on the understanding, structural colors covering a wide spectral range are created for the pillar arrays after irradiated with the vector beams. The complex images with various structural colors are produced by the irradiations with vector beams through photomasks. These investigations reveal the unique correlations between the pillar deformations and transverse polarization morphologies of vector beams and demonstrate a promising approach to fabricate optical functional surfaces.
Persistent Room‐Temperature Phosphorescent Triazole Derivatives with High Quantum Yields and Long Lifetimes
Authors: Xiao Jinsheng , Deng Junwen , Bai Yunhao , Liu Haiqi , Yu Linxuan , Wang Huiliang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPure organic persistent room‐temperature phosphorescence (p‐RTP) materials have attracted rapidly growing attention due to their unique photophysical properties and wide potential practical applications. However, most of the reported pure organic p‐RTP materials have low quantum yields and short lifetimes, and many p‐RTP compounds contain large π‐conjugated structures, which are difficult and complex to synthesize. Herein, a series of triazole derivatives with efficient p‐RTP emissions is reported. 2H‐1,2,3‐triazole‐4,5‐dicarboxylic acid (TDAc) is first found to exhibit green RTP under 312 nm excitation. Then, a series of ionized products of TDAc and their isomers with red‐shifted RTP emissions are further obtained by ionization of TDAc. Among them, the sodium 2H‐1,2,3‐triazole‐4‐carboxy‐5‐carboxylate can emit RTP with an ultra‐long phosphorescence lifetime (3.25 s) and high photoluminescence (PL) and p‐RTP quantum yields of 31.3% and 14.2%, respectively, as well as mechanorochromic behavior. Experimental results and theoretical calculations prove that strong intra‐/intermolecular interactions including hydrogen bonding and ionic bonding promote the overlap of molecular orbitals to form effective through‐space conjugation (TSC) and greatly stabilize the conformations, thus achieving efficient p‐RTP emissions. This work provides a simple and efficient strategy for designing p‐RTP compounds with high quantum yields.
Rhodium‐Catalyzed Direct Enantioselective Alkynylation of Trifluoropyruvates with Terminal 1,3‐Diynes
Authors: Jiang Hui , Zhang Chun‐Yang , Liu Jin‐Kui , Song Mao‐Ping , Gong Jun‐Fang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA direct catalytic enantioselective alkynylation reaction of trifluoropyruvates with terminal 1,3‐diynes was achieved by using C2‐symmetric NCN pincer rhodium (III) complexes with bis(imidazolinyl)phenyl ligands. This protocol is effective for enantioselective synthesis of optically active trifluoromethylated tertiary alcohols with the diyne moiety. A variety of electronically and structurally diverse terminal 1,3‐diynes are well tolerated. Furthermore, the catalytic reaction is applicable to preparation of both enantiomers of the chiral CF3‐containing conjugated diynols with high enantioselectivity.
A Novel Magnetic Responsive miR‐26a@SPIONs‐OECs for Spinal Cord Injury: Triggering Neural Regeneration Program and Orienting Axon Guidance in Inhibitory Astrocytic Environment
Authors: Gao Xue , Li Shengyou , Yang Yujie , Yang Shijie , Yu Beibei , Zhu Zhijie , Ma Teng , Zheng Yi , Wei Bin , Hao Yiming , Wu Haining , Zhang Yongfeng , Guo Lingli , Gao Xueli , Wei Yitao , Xue Borui , Li Jianzhong , Feng Xue , Lu Lei , Xia Bing , Huang Jinghui 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAddressing the challenge of promoting directional axonal regeneration in a hostile astrocytic scar, which often impedes recovery following spinal cord injury (SCI), remains a daunting task. Cell transplantation is a promising strategy to facilitate nerve restoration in SCI. In this research, a pro‐regeneration system is developed, namely miR‐26a@SPIONs‐OECs, for olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs), a preferred choice for promoting nerve regeneration in SCI patients. These entities show high responsiveness to external magnetic fields (MF), leading to synergistic multimodal cues to enhance nerve regeneration. First, an MF stimulates miR‐26a@SPIONs‐OECs to release extracellular vesicles (EVs) rich in miR‐26a. This encourages axon growth by inhibiting PTEN and GSK‐3β signaling pathways in neurons. Second, miR‐26a@SPIONs‐OECs exhibit a tendency to migrate and orientate along the direction of the MF, thereby potentially facilitating neuronal reconnection through directional neurite elongation. Third, miR‐26a‐enriched EVs from miR‐26a@SPIONs‐OECs can interact with host astrocytes, thereby diminishing inhibitory cues for neurite growth. In a rat model of SCI, the miR‐26a@SPIONs‐OECs system led to significantly improved morphological and motor function recovery. In summary, the miR‐26a@SPIONS‐OECs pro‐regeneration system offers innovative insights into engineering exogenous cells with multiple additional cues, augmenting their efficacy for stimulating and guiding nerve regeneration within a hostile astrocytic scar in SCI.
Fast Lithium Intercalation Mechanism on Surface‐Modified Cathodes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Zhou Huangkai , Izumi Jun , Asano Sho , Ito Kotaro , Watanabe Kenta , Suzuki Kota , Nemoto Fumiya , Yamada Norifumi L. , Aso Kohei , Oshima Yoshifumi , Kanno Ryoji , Hirayama Masaaki 
Published: October 2023

AbstractEnhancing the understanding of fast lithium intercalation on cathode surfaces modified by oxides is crucial for the development of electrode materials that offer high‐power and long‐life operation. Herein, lithium transfer is elucidated by directly observing the structural changes within the cathode, through the interface, and into the electrolyte using in situ neutron reflectometry (NR). Two films are studied—a Li2ZrO3‐modified and an unmodified LiCoO2 film—and it is found that the modified film exhibits a superior rate capability. In situ NR studies indicate that the surface modification facilitates the formation of a dense cathode–electrolyte interphase (CEI), primarily composed of inorganic species. In contrast, the unmodified surface is covered by a relatively sparse and electrolyte‐impregnated CEI. These structural observations suggest that lithium desolvation during intercalation primarily occurs on the CEI and LiCoO2 surfaces for the modified and unmodified films, respectively. Fast desolvation of lithium on the CEI may contribute to the superior rate capability of the surface‐modified cathodes. This suggests a mechanism of fast intercalation achieved by surface modification of low ionically conductive oxides. Simultaneous chemical composition and morphological information is a powerful way to elucidate the dynamics at cathode/liquid electrolyte interfaces suitable for high‐power operation.
Optimized Thermoelectric Performance and Plasticity of Ductile Semiconductor Ag2S0.5Se0.5 Via Dual‐Phase Engineering
Authors: Wu Hao , Shi Xiao‐Lei , Mao Yuanqing , Li Meng , Liu Wei‐Di , Wang De‐Zhuang , Yin Liang‐Cao , Zhu Min , Wang Yifeng , Duan Jingui , Liu Qingfeng , Chen Zhi‐Gang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractInorganic semiconductor Ag2S with excellent plasticity is highly desired in flexible and wearable thermoelectrics. However, the compromise between plasticity and thermoelectric performance limits the advances in Ag2S‐based thermoelectric materials and their devices. Here, a 0.5 mol.% Ag2Te‐alloyed Ag2S0.5Se0.5 bulk material is designed, which has a competitively high near‐room‐temperature figure of merit of ≈0.43 at 323 K and an ultra‐high bending strain of ≈32.5% without cracks. Introducing Ag2Te can optimize the carrier concentration and mobility of the Ag2S0.5Se0.5 matrix due to its metal‐like conducting features, leading to a maximum power factor of ≈6 µW cm−1 K−2. Simultaneously, Ag2Te induces Ag‐poor amorphous phase boundaries, serving as buffer layers to enhance the overall plasticity. Moreover, such amorphous phase boundaries combined with multiscale phonon scattering sources can significantly suppress the lattice thermal conductivity to ≈0.28 W m−1 K−1 at 323 K, leading to a high figure of merit. This study demonstrates an innovative route to simultaneously boost the thermoelectric performance and plasticity of ductile semiconductors.
DEM‐CFD analysis of swelling behaviors of binary particle systems with a microscopic diffusion model
Authors: Hu Jiawei , Li Wen , Zhang Ling , Tan Yuanqiang , Wu Chuan‐Yu 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSwelling, that is, volumetric expansion, of particles is ubiquitous in many industrial systems containing both swellable particles and non‐swellable particles. However, the interactions between these two types of particles and the internal stress distribution within the binary particle systems are not yet fully understood. The dynamic behavior of binary mixtures with both swellable and non‐swellable particles was explored for the first time in this study by employing a microscopic diffusion swelling model that considers the change in microstructure of swelling particles implemented in the discrete element method coupled with computational fluid dynamics (DEM‐CFD). The expansion of particle bed consists of super absorbent polymers (SAPs) particles, that is, the swellable particles, and polyformaldehyde (POM) particles, that is, the non‐swellable particles, in a rectangle container is then analyzed experimentally and numerically. The results show that a tapered pattern of SAP particles and an arch pattern of POM particles are formed during the swelling process. The Lacey index is used to quantify the mixing degree of the binary particle system, which increases with time until the POM particle layer is fully encompassed by SAP particles. The mean stress distribution within the particle system is also examined, revealing that the swollen SAP particles migrate upward through a “low‐stress channel,” pushing the POM particles in the central area outward. Moreover, it is found that, for case with a relative low friction, SAP particles penetrate the POM particle layer along the container walls, while for the cases with relative high friction, SAP particles penetrate the POM particle layers through the central regions of the container.
Efficient Mediated Quantum Secret Sharing Protocol in a Restricted Quantum Environment
Authors: Tsai Chia‐Wei , Wang Chun‐Hsiang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe multiparty‐mediated quantum secret sharing (MQSS) protocol proposed by Tsai et al. [Quantum Inf. Process., 2022, 21, 63] allows n restricted users with limited quantum capabilities to share secret information using a dishonest third party with full quantum capabilities. Although the MQSS protocol allows restricted users to achieve secret sharing with lightweight quantum capabilities, the qubit efficiency of this protocol can be further improved. Therefore, this study proposes a measurement property of the graph state to design an efficient mediated quantum secret‐sharing protocol in the same quantum environment as that of Tsai et al.’s protocol. The proposed MQSS protocol not only inherits the lightweight property of Tsai et al.’s protocol but also improves the qubit efficiency of Tsai et al.’s protocol by times. Security analysis is performed to show that the proposed MQSS protocol can avoid collective, collusion, and Trojan horse attacks. Furthermore, this study uses quantum network simulation software to implement Tsai et al.’s protocol and the proposed protocol to prove the feasibility of the proposed MQSS protocol and show that it is more efficient than Tsai et al.’s protocol.
Tuning the Catalytic Activity of a Pincer Complex of Rhodium(I) by Supramolecular and Redox Stimuli
Authors: Martínez‐Vivas Sebastián , Gusev Dmitry G. , Poyatos Macarena , Peris Eduardo 
Published: October 2023

AbstractWe report the rhodium(I) complex [Rh(CNC−NDI)(CO)]+, in which CNC−NDI refers to a pincer‐CNC ligand decorated with a naphthalenediimide moiety. Due to the presence of the planar CNC ligand and the naphthalenediimide moiety, the electronic nature of the complex can be modulated by means of supramolecular and redox stimuli, respectively. The metal complex shows a strong π–π‐stacking interaction with coronene. This interaction has an impact on the electron‐richness of the metal, as demonstrated by the shifting of the ν(CO) stretching band to a lower frequency. The addition of tetrabutylammonium fluoride facilitates the sequential one‐ and two‐electron reduction of the NDI moiety of the ligand, thus resulting in a situation in which the ligand can increase its electron‐donor strength in two levels. The nature of the interaction with the fluoride anion was studied computationally. The catalytic activity of the [Rh(CNC−NDI)(CO)]+ complex was tested in the cycloisomerization of alkynoic acids, where it is observed that the activity of the catalyst can be modulated between four levels of activity, which correspond to i) the use of the unmodified catalyst, ii) catalyst+coronene, iii) catalyst+2 equivalents of fluoride, and iv) catalyst+5 equivalents of fluoride.