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Memristor‐Based Bionic Tactile Devices: Opening the Door for Next‐Generation Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Yang Chuan , Wang Hongyan , Cao Zelin , Chen Xiaoliang , Zhou Guangdong , Zhao Hongbin , Wu Zhenhua , Zhao Yong , Sun Bai 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBioinspired tactile devices can effectively mimic and reproduce the functions of the human tactile system, presenting significant potential in the field of next‐generation wearable electronics. In particular, memristor‐based bionic tactile devices have attracted considerable attention due to their exceptional characteristics of high flexibility, low power consumption, and adaptability. These devices provide advanced wearability and high‐precision tactile sensing capabilities, thus emerging as an important research area within bioinspired electronics. This paper delves into the integration of memristors with other sensing and controlling systems and offers a comprehensive analysis of the recent research advancements in memristor‐based bionic tactile devices. These advancements incorporate artificial nociceptors and flexible electronic skin (e‐skin) into the category of bio‐inspired sensors equipped with capabilities for sensing, processing, and responding to stimuli, which are expected to catalyze revolutionary changes in human‐computer interaction. Finally, this review discusses the challenges faced by memristor‐based bionic tactile devices in terms of material selection, structural design, and sensor signal processing for the development of artificial intelligence. Additionally, it also outlines future research directions and application prospects of these devices, while proposing feasible solutions to address the identified challenges.
Blocking Metal Nanocluster Growth through Ligand Coordination and Subsequent Polymerization: The Case of Ruthenium Nanoclusters as Robust Hydrogen Evolution Electrocatalysts
Authors: Wang Xiaohong , Li DongXu , Dai Juguo , Xue Qian , Yang Chunying , Xia Long , Qi Xueqiang , Bao Bingtao , Yang Siyu , Xu Yiting , Yuan Conghui , Luo Weiang , Cabot Andreu , Dai Lizong 
Published: December 2023

AbstractMetal nanoclusters providing maximized atomic surface exposure offer outstanding hydrogen evolution activities but their stability is compromised as they are prone to grow and agglomerate. Herein, a possibility of blocking metal ion diffusion at the core of cluster growth and aggregation to produce highly active Ru nanoclusters supported on an N, S co‐doped carbon matrix (Ru/NSC) is demonstrated. To stabilize the nanocluster dispersion, Ru species are initially coordinated through multiple Ru─N bonds with N‐rich 4′‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐2,2:6′,2′′‐terpyridine (TPY‐NH2) ligands that are subsequently polymerized using a Schiff base. After the pyrolysis of the hybrid composite, highly dispersed ultrafine Ru nanoclusters with an average size of 1.55 nm are obtained. The optimized Ru/NSC displays minimal overpotentials and high turnover frequencies, as well as robust durability both in alkaline and acidic electrolytes. Besides, outstanding mass activities of 3.85 A mg−1Ru at 50 mV, i.e., 16 fold higher than 20 wt.% Pt/C are reached. Density functional theory calculations rationalize the outstanding performance by revealing that the low d‐band center of Ru/NSC allows the desorption of *H intermediates, thereby enhancing the alkaline HER activity. Overall, this work provides a feasible approach to engineering cost‐effective and robust electrocatalysts based on carbon‐supported transition metal nanoclusters for future energy technologies.
Engineering Platelet Membrane‐Coated Bimetallic MOFs as Biodegradable Nanozymes for Efficient Antibacterial Therapy
Authors: Shi Qingying , Zhao Ye , Liu Meihan , Shi Feiyu , Chen Liuxing , Xu Xinru , Gao Jing , Zhao Huabing , Lu Fuping , Qin Yongji , Zhang Zhen , Lian Meiling 
Published: December 2023

AbstractNanocatalytic‐based wound therapeutics present a promising strategy for generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) to antipathogen to promote wound healing. However, the full clinical potential of these nanocatalysts is limited by their low reactivity, limited targeting ability, and poor biodegradability in the wound microenvironment. Herein, a bio‐organic nanozyme is developed by encapsulating a FeZn‐based bimetallic organic framework (MOF) (MIL‐88B‐Fe/Zn) in platelet membranes (PM@MIL‐88B‐Fe/Zn) for antimicrobial activity during wound healing. The introduction of Zn in MIL‐88B‐Fe/Zn modulates the electronic structure of Fe thus accelerating the catalytic kinetics of its peroxidase‐like activity to catalytically generate powerful ROS. The platelet membrane coating of MOF innovatively enhanced the interaction between nanoparticles and the biological environment, further developing bacterial‐targeted therapy with excellent antibacterial activity against both gram‐positive and gram‐negative bacteria. Furthermore, this nanozyme markedly suppressed the levels of inflammatory cytokines and promoted angiogenesis in vivo to effectively treat skin surface wounds and accelerate wound healing. PM@MIL‐88B‐Fe/Zn exhibited superior biodegradability, favourable metabolism and non‐toxic accumulation, eliminating concerns regarding side effects from long‐term exposure. The high catalytic reactivity, excellent targeting features, and biodegradability of these nanoenzymes developed in this study provide useful insights into the design and synthesis of nanocatalysts/nanozymes for practical biomedical applications.
Advances of LiCoO2 in Cathode of Aqueous Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Ma Hailing , Wang Fei , Shen Minghai , Tong Yao , Wang Hongxu , Hu Hanlin 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAqueous lithium‐ion batteries offer promising advantages such as low cost, enhanced safety, high rate capability, and the ability to deliver considerable capacity at 1.8 V, making them ideal candidates for large‐scale reserve power sources for renewable energy. However, the practical application of aqueous lithium‐ion batteries has been hindered by the poor cycle stability of layered cathode materials, including LiCoO2, in neutral aqueous electrolytes. This review examines the working principles, material limitations, and research progress of aqueous lithium‐ion batteries. The types and characteristics of materials used in the cathode of aqueous lithium‐ion batteries are summarized, with a primary focus on the attenuation mechanisms of LiCoO2 when used as the cathode material in aqueous electrolytes. Furthermore, this review explores the advancements in utilizing LiCoO2 in the cathode of aqueous lithium‐ion batteries, as well as the combination with machine learning. By addressing these critical aspects, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of aqueous lithium‐ion batteries and shed light on future development and application prospects.
Epidemiological and histopathological characteristics of thyroid carcinoma in a Tunisian health care center
Authors: Ben Thayer Maissa , Khanchel Fatma , Helal Imen , Chiboub Dorra , Raoueh Hedhli , Ben Brahim Ehsen , Jouini Raja , Chadli‐Debbiche Aschraf 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundThyroid carcinoma (TC) accounts for almost 0.5%–1% of total malignancies. Its incidence is increasing rapidly worldwide. Several studies have drawn up the epidemiological profile of TC and its clinical and pathological features. However, to date, no similar studies have been conducted in Tunisia.AimsTo establish an epidemiological profile of TC in a Tunisian health care institute and to analyze its clinical and histopathological characteristics in our institute.Materials and MethodsWe present a retrospective study reviewing the cases of TC diagnosed in our institution in a 4‐year period.ResultsWe collected a sample of 192 cases of TC. It consisted of 31 males and 161 females (83.8%) with a sex‐ratio M/F of 0.19. The mean age was 46.4 years. Papillary thyroid carcinoma was the most frequent histological subtype. The multifocality rate was 33.8%. The mean size of TC was 2.2 ± 1.9 cm. 60.9% of TC were staged pT1 and 20.3% had nodal involvement. Papillary thyroid microcarcinomas were noted in 37.5% of cases.ConclusionOur results were consistent with those of the literature. A high proportion of pT1 and pN0 tumors were noted in our series, suggesting that TC's diagnosis and management was performed at an early stage of the disease in our institution. In addition, our study enabled us to notice the impact of the Coronavirus disease 19 crisis on the management of TC in our institution. Further studies are needed to establish the epidemiological profile of TC in Tunisia and to assess its clinical and pathological features.
Standardizing process in acute biliary disease
Authors: Tranter‐Entwistle Isaac , Eglinton Tim , Connor Saxon 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe perioperative management of biliary disease (BD) is variable across institutions with suboptimal outcomes for patients and health care systems. This results in inefficient utilization of limited resources. The aim of the current study was to identify modifiable factors impacting patients' time to theater, intraoperative time, and time to discharge as the constituents of length of stay to guide creation of a perioperative management protocol to address this variability.MethodsData were prospectively captured at Christchurch Hospital for all adult patients presenting for cholecystectomy between May 2015 and May 2022. Pre, post, and intraoperative factors were assessed for their impact on time to theater, operative time, and postoperative hours to discharge.ResultsFour thousand five hundred seventy‐seven patients underwent cholecystectomy during the study period, of which 2807 (61%) were acute presentations and made up the cohort for analysis. Time to theater was significantly impacted by preoperative imaging type, while operative grade and the procedure type had the most clinically significant impact on operative time. Postoperatively time to discharge was significantly impacted by drain placement.ConclusionsStandardizing management of BD would likely result in significant savings for the health care system and improved outcomes for patients. The data seen here evidence the importance of appropriate imaging selection, intraoperative difficulty operative grade identification, and low suction drain selection. These data have been incorporated in a perioperative management protocol as standardization of care across the patient workflow in BD is a sensible approach for ensuring optimal use of scarce resources.
Between High and Low Tide. Participatory Approaches to Managing England’s Coastal and Riverine Natural and Cultural Heritage: A Case Study from the CITiZAN Initiative
Authors: Hutchinson Oliver , Finneran Niall 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe English coastline represents arguably the most extensive and diverse natural landscape in the country, drawing a wide range and number of visitors annually. Here we focus specifically on the intertidal zone, the part of the shore revealed before and after the high tide. This is an area of rich ecological diversity and also of important historical interest. The intertidal zone is not just associated with the sea, but also the tidal zones of rivers and their estuaries. In this chapter, we will be considering the impact of the recently completed Heritage Lottery Funded CITiZAN project (Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeological Network) and how it sought to engage communities in the recording of fragile cultural and natural heritage on Britain’s coasts. Although obviously having an archaeological focus, we argue that this project can act as a template for future sustainable inclusive and participatory approaches to managing coastal heritage, and not solely in the UK.
Vaginal temperature of lactating cows during heat waves or normal summer day and effect of additional daily cooling treatments as heat load mitigation strategy
Authors: Vitali A. , Grossi G. , Lacetera N. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe vaginal temperature (VT) of lactating Holstein cows was monitored in not heat wave (NHW) and in heat wave (HW) summer days. Temperature humidity index (THI) was monitored and assigned to four classes of heat load (HL): THI < 68 null; 68 < THI < 74 low; 74 < THI < 80 moderate; and THI > 80 high.Five daily treatments consisting of continuous forced ventilation and sprayed water (1′ on follow by 5′ off) were assumed as control cooling protocol (CC) and compared with two experimental cooling protocols (EC) applied in the feed bunk and based on the CC plus two additional cooling treatments which lasted a total of 90′ (EC90) or 150′ (EC150) in the day.Sixty lactating cows were enrolled in two summer trials carried out in NHW or HW. In each trial, 10 cows were cooled by CC, 10 by EC90 and 10 by EC150. Twenty additional cows were monitored in a fall trail to have reference value of THI and VT under thermoneutral conditions (TN). Each trial lasted 72 h, and measurements of VT were carried out by intra-vaginal data loggers.The 33% of observed THI was within the high class of HL during HW, whereas THI never exceeded the upper threshold of moderate or low class of HL in NHW and TN, respectively.Multiparous and high yielding cows were more sensitive to HL, and the increased daily cooling treatments reduced heat load during hot conditions. However, during heat waves a certain degree of hyperthermia occurred even with intensive cooling management based on seven daily treatments.
Comparison of three-dimensional soft tissue changes according to the split pattern after sagittal split osteotomy in patients with skeletal class III malocclusion
Authors: Yazaki Mai , Aihara Tomoki , Okamoto Daigo , Saito Shizu , Suzuki Hikari , Nogami Shinnosuke , Yamauchi Kensuke 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Objectives
This study aimed to analyse the changes in soft tissue and hard tissue stability associated with the split pattern, i.e. long split (LS) or short split (SS), after sagittal split osteotomy.

Materials and methods
Patients who underwent sagittal split ramus osteotomy were classified into LS or SS groups according to postoperative computed tomography images. They were examined via lateral cephalography and three-dimensional (3D) optical scanning before surgery (T0) and 1 (T1), 3 (T2), and 12 (T3) months after surgery. Six standard angles (SNA, SNB, ANB, FMA, FMIA, and IMPA) were used as measures of hard tissue change. The two sets of 3D data were superimposed, and the volumetric differences were calculated as the soft tissue change. The areas evaluated were delimited by 10 × 20-mm rectangles in the frontal aspect and a 25 × 25-mm square in the lateral aspect.

Results
A total of 42 sides (26 patients) were analysed, including 20 (16 patients) in the SS group and 22 (16 patients) in the LS group. We found no significant differences in cephalographic angle or soft tissue changes in the frontal aspect between the SS and LS groups. We found significant differences in the subauricular region from T0–T1 (p = 0.02), T0–T2 (p = 0.03), and T0–T3 (p = 0.037) in terms of soft tissue changes in the lateral aspect. The volume increase associated with posterior mandibular movement was greater in the LS group.

Conclusions
We found that LS patients with mandibular prognathism exhibited increased subauricular volumes following mandibular setback.

Clinical relevance
It is essential to predict the postoperative facial profile before surgery. The split pattern after sagittal split osteotomy affects the postoperative profile of patients with mandibular prognathism.
A Deep Learning Application for Building Damage Assessment Using Ultra-High-Resolution Remote Sensing Imagery in Turkey Earthquake
Authors: Xia Haobin , Wu Jianjun , Yao Jiaqi , Zhu Hong , Gong Adu , Yang Jianhua , Hu Liuru , Mo Fan 
Published: December 2023

AbstractRapid building damage assessment following an earthquake is important for humanitarian relief and disaster emergency responses. In February 2023, two magnitude-7.8 earthquakes struck Turkey in quick succession, impacting over 30 major cities across nearly 300 km. A quick and comprehensive understanding of the distribution of building damage is essential for efficiently deploying rescue forces during critical rescue periods. This article presents the training of a two-stage convolutional neural network called BDANet that integrated image features captured before and after the disaster to evaluate the extent of building damage in Islahiye. Based on high-resolution remote sensing data from WorldView2, BDANet used pre-disaster imagery to extract building outlines; the image features before and after the disaster were then combined to conduct building damage assessment. We optimized these results to improve the accuracy of building edges and analyzed the damage to each building, and used population distribution information to estimate the population count and urgency of rescue at different disaster levels. The results indicate that the building area in the Islahiye region was 156.92 ha, with an affected area of 26.60 ha. Severely damaged buildings accounted for 15.67% of the total building area in the affected areas. WorldPop population distribution data indicated approximately 253, 297, and 1,246 people in the collapsed, severely damaged, and lightly damaged areas, respectively. Accuracy verification showed that the BDANet model exhibited good performance in handling high-resolution images and can be used to directly assess building damage and provide rapid information for rescue operations in future disasters using model weights.
Review and assessment of the German tidal energy resource
Authors: Korte Alexander , Windt Christian , Goseberg Nils 
Published: December 2023

AbstractTo mitigate climate change, a transformation of the energy sector towards a low-emission power generation is necessary. Tidal energy technology has matured in recent years and has the potential to balance Europe’s future power grid. While reviews of the tidal energy resource exist for a number of European countries, along the German North Sea coast is overlooked so far. This paper closes this gap and provides a comprehensive review and assessment of the German tidal energy resource. Germany’s North Sea coast is characterised by comparatively low current velocities and shallow waters. Using available data from the EasyGSH-DB North Sea Model, Germany’s practical tidal energy resource is estimated in a range between 66.6 and 565.8 GWh y$$^{-1}$$

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to, excluding the most energetic sites in the estuaries of Elbe, Weser, and Ems. A stakeholder questionnaire aimed at tidal energy technology developers has shown that it is considered important to further develop the technology towards the use in shallow water and under low current velocities.
Sink-traps are a major source for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae transmission
Authors: Regev-Yochay Gili , Margalit Ili , Smollan Gillian , Rapaport Rotem , Tal Ilana , Hanage William P. , Pinas Zade Nani , Jaber Hanaa , Taylor Bradford P. , Che You , Rahav Galia , Zimlichman Eyal , Keller Nati 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjective:We studied the extent of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) sink contamination and transmission to patients in a nonoutbreak setting.Methods:During 2017–2019, 592 patient-room sinks were sampled in 34 departments. Patient weekly rectal swab CPE surveillance was universally performed. Repeated sink sampling was conducted in 9 departments. Isolates from patients and sinks were characterized using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), and pairs of high resemblance were sequenced by Oxford Nanopore and Illumina. Hybrid assembly was used to fully assemble plasmids, which are shared between paired isolates.Results:In total, 144 (24%) of 592 CPE-contaminated sinks were detected in 25 of 34 departments. Repeated sampling (n = 7,123) revealed that 52%–100% were contaminated at least once during the sampling period. Persistent contamination for >1 year by a dominant strain was common. During the study period, 318 patients acquired CPE. The most common species were Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, and Enterobacter spp. In 127 (40%) patients, a contaminated sink was the suspected source of CPE acquisition. For 20 cases with an identical sink-patient strain, temporal relation suggested sink-to-patient transmission. Hybrid assembly of specific sink-patient isolates revealed that shared plasmids were structurally identical, and SNP differences between shared pairs, along with signatures for potential recombination events, suggests recent sharing of the plasmids.Conclusions:CPE-contaminated sinks are an important source of transmission to patients. Although traditionally person-to-person transmission has been considered the main route of CPE transmission, these data suggest a change in paradigm that may influence strategies of preventing CPE dissemination.
Fruits and vegetable consumption, and its association with hypertension among women in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Okyere Joshua , Ayebeng Castro , Owusu Bernard Afriyie , Dickson Kwamena Sekyi 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Objective:
This study aimed to examine the association between fruit and vegetable consumption (FVC) and the risk of hypertension among women in Ghana.

Design:
Data from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey were used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using Stata version 14. The study reports the adjusted OR (AOR) and CI.

Setting:
Ghana

Participants:
A total sample of 4168 women was used in the analysis.

Results:
Among women who met the WHO’s recommended intake of FVC, 13·1 % had hypertension. The intake of the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables was not significantly associated with hypertension. However, the likelihood of being hypertensive was significantly associated with increasing age (AOR = 6·1; 95 % CI = 4·29, 8·73), being married (AOR = 1·7; 95 % CI = 1·14, 2·57) or formerly married (AOR = 2·3; 95 % CI = 1·44, 3·70), and being overweight (AOR = 1·6; 95 % CI = 1·24, 2·07) or obese (AOR = 2·4; 95 % CI = 1·82, 3·20).

Conclusion:
The study concludes that there is no significant association between FVC and hypertension risk among women in Ghana. While this study did not find a significant association between FVC and hypertension risk among women in Ghana, it underscores the point that other multifaceted factors influence hypertension risk. As such, public health campaigns should emphasise a balanced and holistic approach to promoting cardiovascular health, including factors beyond FVC. The findings also highlight the need to target high-risk populations (i.e. older women, married and formerly married women, and overweight or obese women) with hypertension prevention education and related interventions.