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Immortalized mouse caput epididymal epithelial (mECap18) cell line recapitulates the in‐vivo environment
Authors: Mulhall Jess E. , Trigg Natalie A. , Bernstein Ilana R. , Anderson Amanda L. , Murray Heather C. , Sipilä Petra , Lord Tessa , Schjenken John E. , Nixon Brett , Skerrett‐Byrne David A. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractResiding between the testes and the vas deferens, the epididymis is a highly convoluted tubule whose unique luminal microenvironment is crucial for the functional maturation of spermatozoa. This microenvironment is created by the combined secretory and resorptive activity of the lining epididymal epithelium, including the release of extracellular vesicles (epididymosomes), which encapsulate fertility modulating proteins and a myriad of small non‐coding RNAs (sncRNAs) that are destined for delivery to recipient sperm cells. To enable investigation of this intercellular communication nexus, we have previously developed an immortalized mouse caput epididymal epithelial cell line (mECap18). Here, we describe the application of label‐free mass spectrometry to characterize the mECap18 cell proteome and compare this to the proteome of native mouse caput epididymal epithelial cells. We report the identification of 5,313 mECap18 proteins, as many as 75.8% of which were also identified in caput epithelial cells wherein they mapped to broadly similar protein classification groupings. Furthermore, key pathways associated with protein synthesis (e.g., EIF2 signaling) and cellular protection in the male reproductive tract (e.g., sirtuin signaling) were enriched in both proteomes. This comparison supports the utility of the mECap18 cell line as a tractable in‐vitro model for studying caput epididymal epithelial cell function.
A study of the microhardness and scratch and abrasion resistance of silica‐like coatings deposited from TEOS and HMDSO on polycarbonate by AP PECVD
Authors: Bil Anastasia S. , Alexandrov Sergei E. , Breki Alexander D. , Shakhmin Alexander L. , Speshilova Anastasia B. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis work is the first systematic study of the microhardness, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance of protective silica‐like layers deposited on polycarbonate by atmospheric pressure plasma‐enhanced chemical vapor deposition (AP PECVD) from tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO). The influence of the layer composition on the abovementioned mechanical properties was considered in detail. It has been found that the films deposited from HMDSO at 110°C are characterized by a microhardness value that is almost three times higher than that of the films deposited from TEOS under similar conditions. The lower carbon content and, most likely, the partial substitution of oxygen in the SiO2 matrix with carbon, leading to the formation of an oxycarbide structure, are responsible for the improved mechanical properties of the films deposited from HMDSO.
Characterization and response of three TNT equivalent materials in subsurface explosions
Authors: Robey Richard E. , Young Brian A. , Ingraham Mathew D. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractEnergetic compositions utilized for inducing seismic responses are often referred to in terms of their TNT equivalent, a metric which is often misused because observations of interest are not often understood with respect to explosive characteristics. In this investigation, we characterize three energetic compositions used to elicit seismic responses in a highly instrumented testbed to further our understanding of subsurface TNT equivalence. Three different energetic sources are prepared and studied for their fidelity to thermochemically predicted detonation behavior. We present effects of subsurface detonation on subsurface rock and seismic emission as a function of energetic source material within the testbed. Field experiments were conducted using a single thermochemical yield of 5 kg using diverse sources consisting of nitromethane, ammonal, and PBXN‐5 (an HMX based plastic bonded explosive) mixtures at the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center in Socorro, New Mexico. Relative performance of energy density‐related detonation parameters, such as detonation velocity and pressure, affect the observed response in the subsurface. Most notable, equal thermochemical yields described in terms of TNT equivalence do not correlate to equal thermochemical effects in the subsurface.
Exploring the association between social media and farmers' knowledge of a worldwide invasive agricultural pest, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Chen Dongming , Zhang Liyun , Peng Ya , Si Xiaozheng 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDPublic education has profound effects on the management effectiveness of invasive alien species by shaping stakeholders' knowledge systems. However, our understanding of the association between social media and farmers' knowledge is lacking for the majority of invasive agricultural pests. In this study, we used the fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, one of the most invasive insects globally, as a case to test the hypothesis that social media has a significant association with farmers' knowledge of FAW. To address this, we developed a theoretical framework, conducted extensive household questionnaires in the China‐Myanmar‐Laos border region (China), and used quantitative descriptions and binary logistic regressions in statistical analyses.RESULTSOur results showed that (1) farmers frequently reported using 12 social media applications on smartphones (SMASs), and obtained FAW‐relevant information from six of them, with high preferences for WeChat and TikTok, (2) farmers possessed a generally high level of knowledge of FAW which was significantly associated with their socio‐demographic profiles, and (3) FAW‐relevant information from SMASs was significantly associated with certain aspects of farmers' knowledge of FAW.CONCLUSIONSWe concluded that social media has a significant association with farmers' knowledge of FAW. We suggest that well‐designed and ‐conducted educational programs based on the use of SMASs could help improve the management of FAW, and the Department of Agricultural Extension could play an important and necessary role. Our findings provide insights into this novel educational approach for the management of serious invasive agricultural pests. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Combined nighttime ultraviolet B irradiation and phytoseiid mite application provide optimal control of the spider mite Tetranychus urticae on greenhouse strawberry plants
Authors: Tanaka Masaya , Yase Junya , Kanto Takeshi , Osakabe Masahiro 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDTetranychus urticae is a hard‐to‐control pest of greenhouse strawberry production. Nighttime ultraviolet B (UV‐B) radiation using light reflection sheets (LRS) has been applied as a physical method to control T. urticae through direct ovicidal effects (the UV method). However, because strawberry leaves grow more densely, UV‐B radiation fails to reach the lower leaf surfaces inhabited by spider mites; therefore, a complementary method is required. We propose the supplemental application of phytoseiid mites in greenhouse strawberry production. We evaluated the control effects of UV‐B irradiation, phytoseiid mite application and their combined use. The effects of UV‐B irradiation on the degree of overlap relative to the independent distributions (ω) between predators and prey were also analyzed.RESULTSThe UV method alone maintained low T. urticae density levels from November to February; however, mite populations increased from March onward. Phytoseiid mite application in January and February without UV‐B irradiation resulted in a temporary increase in spider mites in March and/or April. By contrast, combined application of the UV method and phytoseiid mites had a greater control effect during the strawberry growing season. The ω values were higher for the UV method compared with no UV‐B irradiation, suggesting that UV‐B irradiation increased phytoseiid mite foraging rates.CONCLUSIONThe release of phytoseiid mites compensated for the shortcomings of the UV method, and UV‐B irradiation promoted predation by phytoseiid mites by increasing the behavioral numerical response. Consequently, combined application of UV‐B irradiation and phytoseiid mites is optimal for T. urticae control in greenhouse strawberry production. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Co‐inoculation timing affects the interspecific interactions between phoma stem canker pathogens Leptosphaeria maculans and Leptosphaeria biglobosa
Authors: Bingol Evren , Qi Aiming , Karandeni‐Dewage Chinthani , Ritchie Faye , Fitt Bruce D. L. , Huang Yong‐Ju 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDPhoma stem canker is an economically important disease of oilseed rape, caused by two co‐existing fungal pathogen species, Leptosphaeria maculans (Plenodomus lingam) and Leptosphaeria biglobosa (Plenodomus biglobosus). Leptosphaeria maculans produces a phytotoxin called sirodesmin PL. Our previous work showed that L. biglobosa has an antagonistic effect on the production of sirodesmin PL if it is simultaneously co‐inoculated with L. maculans. However, the effects of sequential co‐inoculation on interspecific interactions between the two pathogens are not understood.RESULTSThe interactions between L. maculans and L. biglobosa were investigated in liquid culture by inoculation with L. maculans first, followed by L. biglobosa sequentially at 1, 3, 5 or 7 days later and vice versa; the controls were inoculated with L. maculans only, L. biglobosa only, or L. maculans and L. biglobosa simultaneously. The results showed that L. biglobosa inhibited the growth of L. maculans, the production of both sirodesmin PL and its precursors if L. biglobosa was inoculated before, or simultaneously with, L. maculans. However, the antagonistic effects of L. biglobosa were lost if it was co‐inoculated 5 or 7 days after L. maculans.CONCLUSIONFor the first time, the results of this study provided evidence that the timing when L. maculans and L. biglobosa meet significantly influences the outcome of the interspecific competition between them. Leptosphaeria biglobosa can inhibit the production of sirodesmin PL and the growth of L. maculans if it is inoculated before L. maculans or less than 3 days after L. maculans in liquid culture. There is a need to further investigate the timing of co‐inoculation on interactions between L. maculans and L. biglobosa in their host plants for improving the control of phoma stem canker. © 2023 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Efficient qPCR estimation and discrimination of airborne inoculum of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa, the causal organisms of phoma leaf spotting and stem canker of oilseed rape
Authors: Kaczmarek Joanna , West Jonathan S , King Kevin M , Canning Gail G M , Latunde‐Dada Akinwunmi O , Huang Yong‐Ju , Fitt Bruce D L , Jedryczka Malgorzata 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDDetection of the inoculum of phytopathogens greatly assists in the management of diseases, but is difficult for pathogens with airborne fungal propagules. Here, we present experiments to determine the abundance and distribution frequencies of the ascospores of Leptosphaeria (Plenodomus) species that were collected on the tapes of volumetric Hirst‐type traps near oilseed rape fields in Poznan, Poland and Harpenden, UK. Fungal detection and species discrimination were achieved using a SYBR‐Green quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) with two different pairs of primers previously reported to differentiate Leptosphaeria maculans (Plenodomus lingam) or L. biglobosa (P. biglobosus).RESULTSDetection was successful even at fewer than five spores per m3 of air. The primer pairs differed in the correlation coefficients obtained between DNA yields and the daily abundance of ascospores that were quantified by microscopy on duplicate halves of the spore trap tapes. Important differences in the specificity and sensitivity of the published SYBR‐Green assays were also found, indicating that the Liu primers did not detect L. biglobosa subclade ‘canadensis’, whereas the Mahuku primers detected L. biglobosa subclade ‘canadensis’ and also the closely related Plenodomus dezfulensis.CONCLUSIONSComparisons confirmed that application of qPCR assays to spore trap samples can be used for the early detection, discrimination and quantification of aerially dispersed L. maculans and L. biglobosa propagules before leaf spot symptoms are visible in winter oilseed rape fields. The specificity of the primers must be taken into consideration because the final result will greatly depend on the local population of the pathogen. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
The protective role of resveratrol in diabetic wound healing
Authors: Bi Minglei , Qin Yonghong , Wang Lerong , Zhang Jin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractDiabetic wounds are severe complications of diabetes mellitus (DM), which have difficulty in healing. Although diverse treatments have been used, the prognosis of diabetic wounds is not satisfactory; therefore, an effective therapy to accelerate diabetic wound healing is urgently needed. In our review, we summarized that resveratrol can promote diabetic wound healing by protecting against hyperglycemia, inflammation, oxidative stress, vascular pathology, infection, and peripheral neuropathy. To clarify it clearly, we highlighted its underlying mechanisms of protective effects of resveratrol against diabetic wounds, and high‐quality studies are needed to firmly establish its clinical efficacy. Otherwise, with the development of material sciences, resveratrol can exert its therapeutic effectiveness efficiently; however, more high‐quality studies are needed to confirm the clinical efficacy of resveratrol on diabetic wounds.
Quality of systematic reviews with meta‐analyses of resveratrol: A methodological systematic review
Authors: Lu Cuncun , Ke Lixin , Zhang Qiang , Deng Xiuxiu , Shang Wenru , Zhao Xiaoxiao , Li Yuanyuan , Xie Yanming , Wang Zhifei 
Published: September 2023

AbstractRecently, several meta‐analyses (MAs) have focused on the health effects of resveratrol. However, the methodological and reporting quality of these MAs has not yet been fully evaluated so far. Therefore, the present study evaluated the quality of these MAs through a methodological systematic review. Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library from inception until May 20, 2022, and PubMed was used to update the search until September 6, 2023. The methodological and reporting quality of the selected MAs was evaluated using AMSTAR‐2 and PRISMA 2009. Fifty‐one MAs published during 2013–2023 were included. In each review, the number of primary studies ranged from 3 to 37, and the number of participants ranged from 50 to 2114. Among the first‐listed primary outcomes, only 23 (45.10%) were “positive.” As for the methodological quality, most MAs (44, 86.27%) on resveratrol were rated critically low. Inadequate reporting of the included MAs mainly involved items 2 (“Structured summary”), 5 (“Protocol and registration”), 8 (“Search”), 9 (“Study selection”), 10 (“Data collection process”), 12 (“Risk of bias in individual studies”), and 24 (“Summary of evidence”) based on the PRISMA 2009. Additionally, journal's impact factor, number of authors, and funding support were positively associated with the overall methodological quality but were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Future MAs on resveratrol require better design, implementation, and reporting by following the Cochrane Handbook, AMSTAR‐2, and PRISMA.
Design of buffered double linked list for LEO satellite beam‐hopping forwarding
Authors: Wan Yangyang , Hong Wei 
Published: September 2023

SummaryThe beam‐hopping technology can solve the problems of uneven user distribution and uneven service demand and improve the efficiency of resource utilization. It is one of the important technologies of future satellite–ground integrated communication. However, the mobility of LEO satellites and the on‐demand scheduling of beams make each satellite beam correspond to multiple ground wave positions, which brings great difficulties to data processing. In this paper, after analyzing the difficulties of the data forwarding buffer of the beam‐hopping system, a double‐linked list structure of user state chain and data buffer chain is proposed, which solves the problem of data forwarding between the satellite and users in the dynamic state and provides an efficient solution for the data exchange of the beam‐hopping LEO satellite.
Fabrication of Multi‐Layered Paper‐Based Supercapacitor Anode by Growing Cu(OH)2 Nanorods on Oxygen Functional Groups‐Rich Sponge‐Like Carbon Fibers
Authors: Zhang Guoliang , Li Yaoyao , Zhu Ruifeng , Huang Zhe , Zhang Dan , Long Zhu , Li Yuning 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis work addresses the challenges in developing carbon fiber paper‐based supercapacitors (SCs) with high energy density by focusing on the limited capacity of carbon fiber. To overcome this limitation, a sponge‐like porous carbon fiber paper enriched with oxygen functional groups (OFGs) is prepared, and Cu(OH)2 nanorods are grown on its surface to construct the SC anode. This design results in a multi‐layered carbon fiber paper‐based electrode with a specific structure and enhanced capacitance. The Cu(OH)2@PCFP anode exhibits an areal capacitance of 547.83 mF cm−2 at a current density of 1 mA cm−2 and demonstrates excellent capacitance retention of 99.8% after 10 000 cycles. Theoretical calculations further confirm that the Cu(OH)2/OFGs‐graphite heterostructure exhibits higher conductivity, facilitating faster charge transfer. A solid‐state SC is successfully assembled using Ketjen Black@PCFP as the cathode and KOH/PVA as the gel electrolyte. The resulting device exhibits an energy density of 0.21 Wh cm−2 at 1.50 mW cm−2, surpassing the performance of reported Cu(OH)2 SCs. This approach, combining materials design with an understanding of underlying mechanisms, not only expands the range of electrode materials but also provides valuable insights for the development of high‐capacity energy storage devices.
Engineering High‐Tortuosity 3D Gradient Structure and CFD‐Assisted Multifield Analysis for Solar Interfacial Evaporation
Authors: Zhao Guanru , Sun Xing , Fu Gangwen , Liu Qingsong , Cui Jiaojiao , Jiang Ruiyi , He Junyuan , Cao Leiqing , Jing Tingting , Qin Fei , Tian Miao , Xu Xi 
Published: September 2023

AbstractSolar interfacial evaporation is a promising method for solving the global shortage of fresh water. While 2D evaporators can efficiently localize solar‐converted heat at the thin layer of the water–air interface, 3D solar evaporators can maximize energy reutilization while maintaining effective mass transport ability, few studies are conducted to explore the effect of gradient porosity on evaporation performance. In this study, a multifield assisted strategy based on a gradient 3D structure with high tortuosity is proposed, which creates a thermal field environment for efficient evaporation through high absorption of sunlight and excellent photothermal conversion and uses the gradient structure to optimize the internal pressure field to enhance water evaporation and transport. This hierarchically nanostructured solar absorber, with porosity inhomogeneity‐induced pressure gradient and optimized temperature management, is a valuable design idea for manufacturing a more efficient 3D solar evaporator in the field of seawater desalination. Owing to the understanding of optimizing the dimension by various simulation parameters, the evaporation efficiencies of such structures are found to be 165.7%, suppressing the most evaporator. Moreover, it can provide new ideas and references for the fields of mass transfer and thermal management.
Phase‐Tailoring WxV1‐xO2 Meta‐Nanofiber Enables Temperature‐Editing Energy Control
Authors: Guo Hongyu , Niu Tianye , Yu Jianyong , Wang Xueli , Si Yang 
Published: September 2023

AbstractRoom‐temperature phase change materials (RTPCMs) exhibit promise to address challenges in thermal energy storage and release, greatly aiding in numerous domains of human existence and productivity. The conventional RTPCMs undergo inevitable volume expansion, structural collapse, and diffusion of active ingredients while maintaining desirable phase change enthalpy and ideal phase change temperature. Here, a sol–gel 1D‐induced growth approach is presented to fabricate meta nanofibers (Meta‐NFs) comprised of vanadium dioxide with monoclinic crystal structure, and further achieve the editable phase change temperature from 68 to 37 °C through W‐doping, which allowed for tailored length variation of the zigzag V−V bond. Subsequently, Meta‐NFs are assembled into 3D aerogels with self‐standing architecture, thereby enabling the independent use of the RTPCMs. The obtained metamaterials demonstrate not only the temperature‐editing solid–solid phase transition, but also the stiffness of the ceramic matrix, exhibiting the thermal energy control capability at room temperature (37 °C), thermal insulation properties, temperature resistance, and flame retardancy. The effective creation of these fascinating metamaterials might offer new insights for next‐generation and self‐standing solid–solid RTPCMs.
Significant Enhancement of Thermoelectric Performance in Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 Thin Film via Ferroelectric Polarization Engineering
Authors: Li Chengjun , Luo Yubo , Li Wang , Yang Boyu , Sun Chengwei , Ma Zheng , Ma Wenyuan , Wei Yingchao , Liu Haiqiang , Jiang Qinghui , Li Xin , Yang Junyou 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 (BST) thin film shows great promise in harvesting low‐grade heat energy due to its excellent thermoelectric performance at room temperature. In order to further enhance its thermoelectric performance, specifically the power factor and output power, new approaches are highly desirable beyond the common “composition‐structure‐performance” paradigm. This study introduces ferroelectric polarization engineering as a novel strategy to achieve these goals. A Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 (PZT/BST) hybrid film is fabricated via magnetron sputtering. Density functional theory calculations demonstrate PZT polarization's influence on charge redistribution and interlayer charge transfer at the PZT/BST interface, facilitating adjustable carrier transport behavior and power factor of the BST film. As a result, a 26.7% enhancement of the power factor, from unpolarized 12.0 to 15.2 µW cm−1 K−2, is reached by 2 kV out‐of‐plane downward polarization of PZT. Furthermore, a five‐leg generator constructed using this PZT/BST hybrid film exhibits a maximum output power density of 13.06 W m−2 at ΔT = 39 K, which is 20.8% higher than that of the unpolarized one (10.81 W m−2). The research presents a new approach to enhance thermoelectric thin films’ power factor and output performance by introducing ferroelectric polarization engineering.