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New Coumarin−Thiosemicarbazone Based Zn(II), Ni(II) and Co(II) Metal Complexes: Investigation of Cholinesterase, α‐Amylase, and α‐Glucosidase Enzyme Activities, and Molecular Docking Studies
Authors: Çelik Esra , Özdemir Mücahit , Köksoy Baybars , Taskin‐Tok Tugba , Taslimi Parham , Sadeghian Nastaran , Yalçın Bahattin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractNew coumarin−thiosemicarbazone compounds and their zinc(II), nickel(II), and copper(II) metal complexes were synthesized and characterized. The inhibitory activities of these new coumarin−thiosemicarbazone‐based metal complexes against butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), acetylcholinesterase (AChE), α‐amylase, and α‐glucosidase were determined. The results showed that all the synthetic compounds exhibited potent inhibitory activities against all targets, as compared to the standard inhibitors, as revealed by the half‐maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) and the inhibitory constant (Ki) values. The Ki values of the new complexes for BChE, AChE, and α‐glucosidase enzymes were obtained in the ranges of 115.84–276.07, 31.68–117.08, and 22.56–47.82 μM, respectively. Moreover, molecular docking studies provided support for the conclusion that coumarin−thiosemicarbazone zinc(II) (−102.34; −10.41 kcal/mol) and coumarin−thiosemicarbazone cobalt(II) complexes (−25.46; −9.49 kcal/mol) act as dual inhibitors for both AChE and α‐amylase species. Furthermore, coumarin−thiosemicarbazone cobalt(II) (−39.46 kcal/mol) and coumarin−thiosemicarbazone nickel(II) complexes (−39.41 kcal/mol) demonstrated potential as inhibitors of α‐glucosidase. Of all the compounds studied, bis‐3‐benzyl‐7,8‐dimethoxycoumarin−thiosemicarbazonato zinc(II) is the most potent drug against AChE.
A Semi‐Automatic Environmental Monitoring Device for Mercury and Cobalt Ion Detection
Authors: Chiou Yi‐Ru , Pang Hao‐Ming , Huang Yu‐Fen , Chen Chien‐Fu 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA syringe‐based, semi‐automatic environmental monitoring device is developed for on‐site detection of harmful heavy metal ions in water. This portable device consists of a spring‐embedded syringe and a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane‐based flow regulator for semi‐automatic fix‐and‐release fluidic valve actuation, and a paper‐based analytical device (PAD) with two kinds of gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) for sensitive Hg2+ and Co2+ ion detection, respectively. The thickness of the elastic PDMS membrane can be adjusted to stabilize and modulate the flow rates generated by the pushing force provided by the spring attached to the plunger. Also, different spring constants can drastically alter the response time. People of all ages can extract the fix‐volume sample solutions and then release them to automatically complete the detection process, ensuring high reliability and repeatability. The PAD comprises two layers of modified paper, and each layer is immobilized with bovine serum albumin‐capped gold nanoclusters (R‐AuNCs) and glutathione‐capped gold clusters (G‐AuNCs), respectively. The ligands functionalized on the surface of the AuNCs not only can fine‐tune the optical properties of the nanoclusters but also enable specific and simultaneous detection of Hg2+ and Co2+ ions via metallophilic Au+–Hg2+ interaction and the Co2+–thiol complexation effect, respectively. The feasibility of the device for detecting heavy metal ions at low concentrations in various environmental water samples is demonstrated. The Hg2+ and Co2+ ions can be seen simultaneously within 20 min with detection limits as low as 1.76 nm and 0.27 µm, respectively, lower than those of the regulatory restrictions on water by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the European Union. we expect this sensitive, selective, portable, and easy‐to‐use device to be valid for on‐site multiple heavy metal ion pollution screenings in resource‐constrained settings.
Synchronous Surface‐Interface and Crystal‐Phase Engineered Multifaceted Hybrid Nanostructure of Fe‐(1T)‐VSe2 Nanosheet and Fe‐CoSe2 Nanorods Doped with P for Rapid HER and OER, Kinetics
Authors: Pan Uday Narayan , Kandel Mani Ram , Tomar Anuj Kumar , Kim Nam Hoon , Lee Joong Hee 
Published: October 2023

AbstractTwo different nanostructures of two dissimilar highly‐potent active electrocatalysts, P‐dopped metallic‐(1T)‐Fe‐VSe2 (P,Fe‐1T‐VSe2) nanosheet and P‐dopped Fe‐CoSe2 (P,Fe‐CoSe2) nanorods are hybridized and integrated into a single heterostructure (P,Fe‐(VCo)Se2) on Ni‐foam for high‐performance water splitting (WS). The catalytic efficiency of VSe2 nanosheets is first enhanced by enriching metallic (1T)‐phase, then forming bimetallic Fe‐V selenide, and finally by P‐doping. Similarly, the catalytic efficiency of CoSe2 nanorods is boosted by first fabricating Fe‐Co bimetallic selenide and then P‐doping. To develop super‐efficient electrocatalysts for WS, two individual electrocatalysts P,Fe‐1T‐VSe2 nanosheet and P,Fe‐CoSe2 are hybridized and integrated to form a heterostructure (P,Fe‐(VCo)Se2). Metallic (1T)‐phase of transition metal dichalcogenides has much higher conductivity than the 2H‐phase, while bimetallization and P‐doping activate basal planes, develop various active components, and form heterostructures that develop a synergistic interfacial effect, all of which, significantly boost the catalytic efficacy of the P,Fe‐(VCo)Se2. P,Fe‐(VCo)Se2 shows excellent performance requiring very low overpotential (ηHER = 50 mV@10 mAcm−2 and ηOER = 230 mV@20 mAcm−2). P,Fe‐(VCo)Se2 (+, −) device requires a cell potential of 1.48 V to reach 10 mA cm−2 for overall WS.
Stretchable hybrid platform‐enabled interactive perception of strain sensing and visualization
Authors: Liu Yikun , Gao Yongju , Kim Beom Jin , Xia Meili , Zhou Yunlong , Zhang Yongjing , Li Yang , Huang Jianying , Cao Duxia , Zhao Songfang , Ahn Jong‐Hyun , Lai Yuekun 
Published: October 2023

AbstractHuman–machine interactive platforms that can sense mechanical stimuli visually and digitally are highly desirable. However, most existing interactive devices cannot satisfy the demands of tactile feedback and extended integration. Inspired by the mechanoluminescence (ML) function of cephalopod skin and the sensitive perception of microcracked slit‐organs, a bioinspired stretchable interactive platform is developed by designing a stretchable poly(styrene‐block‐butadiene‐block‐styrene)/fluorescent molecule (SFM) composite followed by the in situ polymerization of pyrrole (Py) and deposition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which possesses a simple multilayered structure and quantitatively senses the applied strains via the variations of digital electrical resistance and visual fluorescence intensity. Using the strain‐dependent microstructures derived from the synergistic interactions of the rigid PPy/CNTs functional layer and SFM, the SFM/PPy/CNTs‐based platforms exhibit excellent strain‐sensing performance manifested by a high gauge factor (GF = 2.64 × 104), wide sensing range (~270%), fast response/recovery time (~155/195 ms), excellent stability (~15,000 cycles at 40% strain), and sensitive ML characteristics under ultraviolet illumination. Benefiting from the novel fusion of digital data and visual images, important applications, including the detection of wrist pulses and human motions, and information dual‐encryption, are demonstrated. This study demonstrates the superiority of advanced structures and materials for realizing superior applications in wearable electronics.
Developments in Titanium‐Based Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metal Oxide Catalysts for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: A Review
Authors: Venkatesh Yatish Kalanakoppal , Ravikumar Mithun Prakash , Ramu Shwetharani , Ravikumar Chandan Hunsur , Mohan Sakar , Geetha Balakrishna R. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBiodiesel represents a biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Despite more than three decades of research, significant obstacles still hinder the widespread production of biodiesel. This current review elucidates both the potential and the existing challenges associated with homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts in catalyzing biodiesel production, with a particular focus on alkali analogues, alkaline earth metal oxides, and titania‐based catalysts. In particular, a comprehensive analysis is presented concerning alkali and alkaline earth‐based titania (TiO2) catalysts. Among these, the alkaline earth metal oxides, including lithium, calcium, and strontium when combined with titanium‐based catalysts, exhibit superior catalytic activity compared to other metal oxides, owing to their heightened basicity. Consequently, this review offers a thorough and up‐to‐date insight into the potential of titania‐based heterogeneous catalysts for advancing biodiesel production.
An examination of scenarios to increase waterfowl hunting participation
Authors: Hinrichs Matthew P. , Nawrocki Julia , Gruntorad Matthew P. , Vrtiska Mark P. , Pegg Mark A. , Chizinski Christopher J. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSince the 1970s, waterfowl hunting participation has declined in the United States, which has resulted in socioeconomic consequences for waterfowl conservation and management. Attempts to increase the waterfowl hunter population have been difficult, partly due to social factors (e.g., constraints, motivations, demographics) influencing who participates, frequency of participation, and diversity of desired outcomes from hunting experiences. We examined the preferences of 10 potential management options by hunters and anglers from several states in the central U.S. during 2018. Respondents were grouped into the following activity groups based on responses to survey questions: frequent waterfowl hunters, sporadic waterfowl hunters, previous waterfowl hunters, hunters (never hunted waterfowl), and nonhunters (anglers who have never hunted). All ordinal models indicated that the ability of the scenario to increase participation significantly (P < 0.05) depended on the activity group. Scenarios, including Having someone to take the respondent hunting (probability of increasing participation > 0.35 for all activity groups) and Special areas for new waterfowl hunters, had the greatest indication (probability > 0.40) of increased waterfowl hunting participation across activity groups. Frequent and sporadic waterfowl hunters ranked Special areas to allow for a quality hunt highest, while hunters and non‐hunters ranked Someone to take me hunting as the most preferred scenario. Information for what new/inexperienced hunters need, Classes or materials to teach waterfowl ID, and Ability to rent equipment were scenarios consistently ranked as the lowest for all activity groups. Our research underscores that only some of the scenarios had the same appeal to all activity groups, which implies a need for a greater diversity of experiences in the landscape of public waterfowl hunting access. Also, continued promotion of current waterfowl hunters taking new or inexperienced individuals may increase waterfowl hunting participation.
Fluorescence Microscopy of Nanochannel-Confined DNA
Authors: KK Sriram , Persson Fredrik , Fritzsche Joachim , Beech Jason P. , Tegenfeldt Jonas O. , Westerlund Fredrik 
Published: October 2023

AbstractStretching of DNA in nanoscale confinement allows for several important studies. The genetic contents of the DNA can be visualized on the single DNA molecule level, and the polymer physics of confined DNA and also DNA/protein and other DNA/DNA-binding molecule interactions can be explored. This chapter describes the basic steps to fabricate the nanostructures, perform the experiments, and analyze the data.
Relational Interventions in Complex Situations: Sessions with Substance Using Parents
Authors: Myra Siv Merete 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis chapter describes therapeutic encounters with two parents and their three-month-old daughter Ina. The parents have substance use problems and are undergoing treatment in an inpatient family unit in a Norwegian specialist healthcare facility. Case-based illustrations are used to describe the couple’s dilemmas and how a systemic approach can be useful in the sessions with the parents. The chapter illustrates how it can be easy to lose sight of the way a small intervention can be big enough in the first session with parents.
Tailoring Treatment in the Context of a Manual: A New Horizon for Family Therapy with Families with a Young Person Suffering from an Eating Disorder
Authors: Torsteinsson Vigdis Wie , Hægland Gina 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis chapter offers some new perspectives on how to work therapeutically within the framework of a manual. The Family-Based Treatment (FBT) manual works as an example, but the points that are underscored can be useful in any manualized context. The authors suggest a possible way to modify the manual without removing the efficient factors that have been the core of the positive FBT results. That means focusing on what we so far know about the success factors, combined with ideas that can be positive modifiers of the stringent manual in order to individualize interventions to each family and arguing for these modifications as possibilities to make family therapy an even more efficient intervention for the families who need our assistance.
Approximate Geographies: A Response to José Fernando Serrano Amaya
Authors: Wood Julian 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe following piece addresses some of the issues raised by Serrano Amaya about the usefulness of southern theory as a concept and as a call to arms. In a spirit of positive criticism, it addresses some of the ellipses inevitable in a project as ambitious as southern theory. It engages with the unequal nature of the exchange between northern and southern theorising. It also traces some of the lineage of the project and raises some issues about the ‘geographic’ distinctions between the global north and the global south. It briefly compares this to the east-west ‘axis’ as recognised and theorised by Edward Said. Lastly, it suggests a reading of southern theory which resists individualist models of theory production.
What Stories to Tell: A Response to Remy Low
Authors: Grice Christine 
Published: October 2023

AbstractOur legacy to the late philosophical historian, Hayden White, is to question the truths of the myths we create in our work. Collectively, we co-create records of interactions with students, teachers, and leaders as we inquire into the practical past of participants. Philosophy enables us to map perceptions of what is valid, in order to make meaning from their understandings of known realities. Research is dependent upon the analysis of the fictional narratives of those we interpret. Hayden White’s discordant imagery of a concentration camp reconstructed into a zoo prompted me to consider the importance of exposing and interrogating our own subjective assumptions and representations as educators and researchers. Like the zoo, we utilise myths and metaphors as palatable mediums for exploring confronting truths. Our critical theory group has inspired us to interrogate our assumptions, to utilise myth as a tool of liberation, and to risk representing others instead of serving ourselves. White (Historein, 10, 10–19, 2010) explores how creativity helps us conceptualise solidarity, solutions, and new possibilities in education.
Critical endpoint of (3+1)-dimensional finite density ℤ3 gauge-Higgs model with tensor renormalization group
Authors: Akiyama Shinichiro , Kuramashi Yoshinobu 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The critical endpoint of the (3+1)-dimensional ℤ3 gauge-Higgs model at finite density is determined by the tensor renormalization group method. This work is an extension of the previous one on the ℤ2 model. The vital difference between them is that the ℤ3 model suffers from the sign problem, while the ℤ2 model does not. We show that the tensor renormalization group method allows us to locate the critical endpoint for the ℤ3 gauge-Higgs model at finite density, regardless of the sign problem.
On sets related to integer partitions with quasi-required elements and disallowed elements
Authors: Robles-Pérez Aureliano M. , Rosales José Carlos 
Published: October 2023

AbstractGiven a set A of non-negative integers and a set B of positive integers, we are interested in computing all sets C (of positive integers) that are minimal in the family of sets K (of positive integers) such that (i) K contains no elements generated by non-negative integer linear combinations of elements in A and (ii) for any partition of an element in B there is at least one summand that belongs to K. To solve this question, we translate it into a numerical semigroups problem.
On symbolic computation of C.P. Okeke functional equations using Python programming language
Authors: Okeke Chisom Prince , Ogala Wisdom I. , Nadhomi Timothy 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis present paper is inspired by one of the questions posed by Okeke (Results Math 78(96):1-30, 2023, see Remark 2.10b). In particular, we aim to develop a robust computer code based on the theoretical results obtained in Okeke (2023), which determines the polynomial solutions of the following functional equation, $$\begin{aligned} \textstyle \sum \limits _{i=1}^n \gamma _i F(a_i x + b_i y)=\textstyle \sum \limits _{j=1}^m(\alpha _j x + \beta _j y) f(c_j x + d_j y), \end{aligned}$$

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Genomisches Neugeborenenscreening – Forschungsansätze, Herausforderungen und Chancen
Authors: Brennenstuhl Heiko , Schaaf Christian P. 
Published: October 2023

ZusammenfassungDie Anwendung von Hochdurchsatz-Sequenziermethoden für ein populationsbasiertes genomisches Neugeborenenscreening (gNBS) bietet zahlreiche Chancen für die Verbesserung der Bevölkerungsgesundheit. Ein solches würde ermöglichen, die Diagnose zahlreicher genetischer Erkrankungen bereits in einem frühen, präsymptomatischen Stadium zu stellen, und böte große Flexibilität bei der Auswahl und Erweiterung von Zielkrankheiten. National und international werden daher Anstrengungen unternommen, um die ethischen, rechtlichen, sozialen, psychologischen und technischen Aspekte des gNBS zu untersuchen. Neben den vielen Chancen existieren auch zahlreiche Herausforderungen und noch offene Fragen: Wann und wie sollten Erziehungsberechtigte über ein solches Screening informiert werden? Auf welche Krankheiten sollte gescreent werden? Wie soll mit Zufallsbefunden oder der Feststellung einer genetischen Veranlagung umgegangen werden? Sollen die Daten langfristig gespeichert werden und, wenn ja, wie kann dies sicher geschehen? Unter der Voraussetzung einer angemessenen Rechtsgrundlage und eines transparenten Einwilligungsprozesses hat das genomische Neugeborenenscreening das Potenzial, die Art und Weise, wie wir angeborene Krankheiten diagnostizieren, grundlegend zu verändern. Es gibt jedoch noch viel zu tun. Um ein gutes Verständnis und eine ausreichende Akzeptanz des gNBS bei allen Beteiligten zu erreichen und so den Nutzen für die Bevölkerung zu maximieren, ist ein öffentlicher Diskurs über die Möglichkeiten und Grenzen des gNBS von zentraler Bedeutung. Dieser Beitrag hat das Ziel, einen Überblick über die innovativen technischen Entwicklungen in der Humangenetik, nationale und internationale Forschungsansätze sowie über Chancen und Herausforderungen bei der Entwicklung eines genomischen Neugeborenenscreenings zu geben.
PROMIS physical function and pain perform poorly psychometrically in patients undergoing medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
Authors: Huddleston Hailey P. , Lavoie‐Gagne Ophelie , Mehta Nabil , Walsh Justin M. , Fu Michael C. , Forsythe Brian , Verma Nikhil N. , Cole Brian J. , Yanke Adam B. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess the validity, floor and ceiling effects, and dimensionality of PROMIS Physical Function (PF) and Pain compared to legacy patient reported outcome (PRO) measures in patients undergoing medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction.MethodsPatients who underwent MPFL reconstruction between 2018 to 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Preoperatively, patients completed the IKDC, VR‐12, Kujala, SF‐12, KOOS JR, PROMIS PF and Pain surveys. Inter‐survey convergence was assessed with Spearman correlations. Psychometric analysis included investigations of inter‐survey convergent validity, intra‐survey floor and ceiling effects, and Rasch analyses with person–item fit and iterative question elimination model fit testing.ResultsA total of 76 patients (mean age: 22.6 ± 8.4 years) who completed preoperative surveys were included (compliance: 91.7–96.2%). Preoperatively, age was significantly associated with both PROMIS PF (coefficient:  – 0.291, P = 0.005) and Pain scores (coefficient: 0.294, P = 0.002). PROMIS PF had a Very Good correlation with IKDC and PROMIS Pain had a Very Good correlation with KOOS JR. Other correlations ranged from Poor to Good. No significant floor or ceiling effects were observed for any PRO. On iterative question elimination Rasch modelling, only two questions from PROMIS PF remained after 6 rounds of elimination while PROMIS Pain had no questions remaining after 3 rounds of elimination.ConclusionPreoperative PROMIS PF and Pain provided only Fair to Good correlations with most legacy PROs. Although no significant floor and ceiling effects were observed, PROMIS PF and Pain did not perform well psychometrically in this population of patients undergoing MPFL reconstruction. These results suggest PROMIS questionnaires should be used with caution in this population, especially if used in isolation, when discussing clinical expectations with patients. The authors recommend continued use of legacy PROs specific to assessment of patellar instability and function that have established validity in patellar instability populations.Level of evidenceLevel IV.