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Population‐based evaluation of disparities in stomach cancer by nativity among Asian and Hispanic populations in California, 2011–2015
Authors: Lee Eunjung , Tsai Kai‐Ya , Zhang Juanjuan , Hwang Amie E. , Deapen Dennis , Koh Jennifer J. , Kawaguchi Eric S. , Buxbaum James , Ahn Sang Hoon , Liu Lihua 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundStomach cancer incidence presents significant racial/ethnic disparities among racial/ethnic minority groups in the United States, particularly among Asian and Hispanic immigrant populations. However, population‐based evaluation of disparities by nativity has been scarce because of the lack of nativity‐specific population denominators, especially for disaggregated Asian subgroups. Population‐based stomach cancer incidence and tumor characteristics by detailed race/ethnicity and nativity were examined.MethodsAnnual age‐adjusted incidence rates were calculated by race/ethnicity, sex, and nativity and tumor characteristics, such as stage and anatomic subsite, were evaluated using the 2011–2015 California Cancer Registry data. For Hispanic and Asian populations, nativity‐specific population counts were estimated using the US Census and the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample data.ResultsDuring 2011–2015 in California, 14,198 patients were diagnosed with stomach cancer. Annual age‐adjusted incidence rates were higher among foreign‐born individuals than their US‐born counterparts. The difference was modest among Hispanics (∼1.3‐fold) but larger (∼2‐ to 3‐fold) among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Americans. The highest incidence was observed for foreign‐born Korean and Japanese Americans (33 and 33 per 100,000 for men; 15 and 12 per 100,000 for women, respectively). The proportion of localized stage disease was highest among foreign‐born Korean Americans (44%); a similar proportion was observed among US‐born Korean Americans, although numbers were limited. For other Asians and Hispanics, the localized stage proportion was generally lower among foreign‐born than US‐born individuals and lowest among foreign‐born Japanese Americans (23%).ConclusionsNativity‐specific investigation with disaggregated racial/ethnic groups identified substantial stomach cancer disparities among foreign‐born immigrant populations.
An Overview on Lead Halide Perovskite based Composites and Heterostructures: Synthesis and Applications
Authors: Sunny Fency , Kurukkal Balakrishnan Subila , Kalarikkal Nandakumar 
Published: December 2023

AbstractLead Halide Perovskites (LHPs) have garnered great attention in recent times due to their astonishing properties that range from direct tunable bandgaps, strong light absorption, defect resistance and the easily accessible synthesis of high‐quality crystals and films. These materials find application in multitudinous fields including photovoltaics, optoelectronics, lasers, catalysis and in the emerging field of spintronics. Though they show exceptional optoelectronic properties with enhanced applications, the instability of LHPs act as a main downside when it comes to real world applications. Integrating complementary materials to LHPs that form composites with better stability along with improved performance have started to gain traction. These composites and heterostructures incorporating functional materials with LHPs have made the utilization of perovskites in everyday life more feasible. The existing synthetic strategies for heterostructure and composites heavily draw from the techniques used for halide perovskite synthesis. These methods often under‐utilize the potential of exploring the synergy of materials interaction. This review explores the synthesis methods followed to produce these hybrid materials focusing on the improvements required in terms of fundamental studies and their applications.
Management of adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: A consensus report from the GCC Adult ALL Working Group
Authors: Alfraih Feras , Absi Ahmed , Abuhaleeqa Mohamed , Alghamdi Khalofa , Alhuraiji Ahmad , Al‐Khabori Murtadha , Al‐Shaibani Zeyad , Alzahrani Musa , Cherif Honar , Eldadah Saleem , Hanbali Amr , Motabi Ibraheem H. , Salama Hind 
Published: December 2023

AbstractLeukemia burden is growing in the Gulf Council Cooperation (GCC) countries. Nonetheless, there is no unified protocol for managing adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients in the GCC‐countries. Therefore, the GCC Adult‐ALL Treaters working group developed this consensus to address the adult‐ALL treatment protocols in the GCC‐countries and related toxicities' management. Besides, the consensus aimed to highlight the current unmet needs and treatment gaps and provide recommendations to optimize adult‐ALL care and patient‐centered communication. A three‐step modified Delphi method to develop evidence‐based recommendations through two‐voting rounds and in‐between virtual meetings are used in the manuscript development. A 12 experts' panel from five GCC‐countries and two international experts were invited to participate in this consensus. This consensus consisted of 35‐statements that highlighted the experts' recommendations to optimize ALL adults' care in the first line setting and manage pediatric or pediatric‐inspired regimens‐related toxicities. Besides, guidance was provided for future research direction and improve patient‐centered communication. In conclusion, the adult‐ALL management landscape is evolving, and the current evidence highlights better response and survival outcomes with pediatric or pediatric‐inspired regiments. Therefore, protocols are needed to optimize the adult‐ALL management in the GCC and tailored clinical‐trials findings according to the GCC patients' characteristics and local‐healthcare infrastructure.
An efficient key agreement and anonymous privacy preserving scheme for vehicular ad‐hoc networks with handover authentication
Authors: Priyadharshini A. , Dannana Suresh , Rajasekaran Arun Sekar , Maria Azees 
Published: December 2023

SummaryVehicular ad‐hoc networks (VANETs) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential to improve the safety and efficiency of transportation systems. VANETs are a type of wireless ad‐hoc network that enables communication between vehicles and between vehicles and roadside infrastructure. VANETs can also improve the efficiency of transportation systems by reducing traffic congestion and improving traffic flow. In addition to improving safety and efficiency, VANETs also face several challenges. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring the security and privacy of the data transmitted over the network. In this manuscript, an anonymous authentication scheme for VANET users is proposed along with privacy preservation and confidentiality. An efficient session key agreement protocol is designed for transferring location‐based information between the vehicle user and the roadside unit (RSU). Further, updated session keys are transferred to the subsequent RSU, when the vehicle user moves to another location. Moreover, re‐authentication of VANET users is completely evaded during to handover authentication, thus reducing the computational overhead. In addition, Resistance to different security assaults is discussed in this work through informal analysis. Finally, performance is compared with different relevant schemes and validated through Cygwin software.
Thermoelectric Properties of Porphyrin Nano Rings: A Theoretical and Modelling Investigation
Authors: Al‐Owaedi Oday A. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractPropagation of De Broglie waves through nanomolecular junctions is greatly affected by molecular topology changes, which in turn plays a key role in determining the electronic and thermoelectric properties of source|molecule|drain junctions. The probing and realization of the constructive quantum interference (CQI) and a destructive quantum interference (DQI) are well established in this work. The critical role of quantum interference (QI) in governing and enhancing the transmission coefficient T(E), thermopower (S), power factor (P) and electronic figure of merit (ZelT) of porphyrin nanorings has been investigated using a combination of density functional theory (DFT) methods, a tight binding (Hückel) modelling (TBHM) and quantum transport theory (QTT). Remarkably, DQI not only dominates the asymmetric molecular pathways and lowering T(E), but also improves the thermoelectric properties.
Beyond the business case? Retracing the walk of Corporate social responsibility and financial performance relationship in the Oil and Gas sector
Authors: Esposito Paolo , Ahmad Zubair , Riso Vincenzo , Mustafa Noman 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance (FP) has not been thoroughly investigated in the literature. In particular, the nature of the relationship between the two constructs has not been investigated in depth. Therefore, drawing on the resource‐based view and Stakeholder theory, this study theoretically and empirically examined the relationship between economic perspective of CSR and FP analyzing the mediating role of competitive advantage under the empirical settings of the downstream Oil and Gas companies of Pakistan. Based on the 178 responses from the managerial level employees of these firms, the empirical outcomes stands with the assumption of the study that the implementation of CSR in the Oil and Gas industry is economically driven and have a positive relationship with FP, while competitive advantage partially mediates the relationship between economic CSR and FP. The outcomes of the study carry the important managerial and practical implications for Oil and Gas firms which are fallen in the business case.
All‐Solid‐State Supercapacitors Based on Cobalt Magnesium Telluride Microtubes Decorated with Tellurium Nanotubes
Authors: Bhol Prangya , Jagdale Pallavi B. , Jadhav Arvind H. , Saxena Manav , Samal Akshaya K. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractMagnesium (Mg) has received very little exploration on its importance in the realm of battery‐type energy storage technologies. They are abundantly present in seawater, and if successfully extracted and utilized in energy storage systems, it could lead to the long‐term advancement of human civilization. Here, we fabricated an all‐solid‐state supercapacitor (ASSSC) using tellurium nanotubes decorated cobalt magnesium telluride microtubes (Te NTs@CoMgTe MTs) clad on nickel foam (NF). Owing to the unique mixed phase hierarchical structure, Te NTs@CoMgTe MTs showcases some advancement in energy storage performance. When tested in a three‐electrode system, multiphasic hybrid of elemental Te and metal tellurides, Te NTs@CoMgTe MTs outperforms the monometallic telluride owing to the strong synergistic interaction effect triggered from conductive three components and delivers a long‐life span performance up to 15,000 cycles. The fabricated Te NT@CoMgTe MT//AC solid‐state device exhibits a maximum areal capacity of 59.2 μAh cm−2 (56.3 mAh g−1) at a current density of 6 mA cm−2 with a maximum energy density of 42.2 Wh kg−1 (46.5 μWh cm−2) at a power density of 6857.1 W kg−1 (7574.6 μW cm−2). The performance of the device is rigid even at different bending angles (0 to 180°) which validates the extensibility of the process for future applications.
Stable and Efficient Mixed‐halide Perovskite LEDs
Authors: Zhang Li , Wang Saike , Jiang Yuanzhi , Yuan Mingjian 
Published: December 2023

AbstractTailoring bandgap by mixed‐halide strategy in perovskites has attracted extraordinary attention due to the flexibility of halide ion combinations and has emerged as the most direct and effective approach to precisely tune the emission wavelength throughout the entire visible light spectrum. Mixed‐halide perovskites, yet, still suffered from several problems, particularly phase segregation under external stimuli because of ions migration. Understanding the essential cause and finding sound strategies, thus, remains a challenge for stable and efficient mixed‐halide perovskite light‐emitting diodes (PeLEDs). The review herein presents an overview of the diverse application scenarios and the profound significance associated with mixed‐halide perovskites. We then summarize the challenges and potential research directions toward developing high stable and efficient mixed‐halide PeLEDs. The review thus provides a systematic and timely summary for the community to deepen the understanding of mixed‐halide perovskite materials and resulting PeLEDs.
Immunological link between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes deciphered by single‐cell RNA analysis
Authors: Lee Hansong , Joo Ji‐Young , Song Jae‐Min , Kim Hyun‐Joo , Kim Yun Hak , Park Hae Ryoun 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex metabolic disorder that causes various complications, including periodontitis (PD). Although a bidirectional relationship has been reported between DM and PD, their immunological relationship remains poorly understood. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the immune response in patients with PD alone and in those with both PD and DM (PDDM) to expand our knowledge of the complicated connection between PD and DM.MethodsPeripheral blood mononuclear cells were collected from 11 healthy controls, 10 patients with PD without DM, and six patients with PDDM, followed by analysis using single‐cell RNA sequencing. The differences among groups were then compared based on intracellular and intercellular perspectives.ResultsCompared to the healthy state, classical monocytes exhibited the highest degree of transcriptional change, with elevated levels of pro‐inflammatory cytokines in both PD and PDDM. DM diminished the effector function of CD8+ T and natural killer (NK) cells as well as completely modified the differentiation direction of these cells. Interestingly, a prominent pathway, RESISTIN, which is known to increase insulin resistance and susceptibility to diabetes, was found to be activated under both PD and PDDM conditions. In particular,CAP1+ classical monocytes from patients with PD and PDDM showed elevated nuclear factor kappa B‐inducing kinase activity.ConclusionsOverall, this study elucidates how the presence of DM contributes to the deterioration of T/NK cell immunity and the immunological basis connecting PD to DM.
Microbiota: A key factor affecting and regulating the efficacy of immunotherapy
Authors: Jiang Yao , Jia Dingjiacheng , Sun Yong , Ding Ning , Wang Liangjing 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundImmunotherapy has made significant progress in cancer treatment; however, the responsiveness to immunotherapy varies widely among patients. Growing evidence has demonstrated the role of the gut microbiota in the efficacy of immunotherapy.Main bodyHerein, we summarise the changes in the microbiota in different cancers under various immunotherapies. The microbial‐host signal transmission on immunotherapeutic responses and mechanisms associated with microbial translocation to tumours in the context of immunotherapy are also discussed. In addition, we have highlighted the clinical application value of methods for regulating the microbiota. Finally, we elaborate on the relationship between the microbiota, host and immunotherapy, and provide potential directions for future research.ConclusionDifferent microbiota cause changes in the tumour microenvironment through microbial signals thereby affecting immunotherapy efficacy. Translocation of gut microbiota and the role of extraintestinal microbiota in immunotherapy deserve attention. Microbiota regulation is a novel strategy for combination therapy with immunotherapy. Although there are several aspects that deserve further refinement and exploration with regard to administration and clinical translation. Nevertheless, it is foreseeable that the microbiota will become an integral part of cancer treatment.
Biogenicity of amorphous organic matter and bacteriomorph acritarchs preserved in wrinkle structures from the Ediacaran Cíjara Formation, Spain
Authors: Álvaro J. Javier , Ortiz José E. , Neto de Carvalho Carlos , López‐Cilla Ignacio , Sánchez‐Palencia Yolanda , Torres Trinidad 
Published: December 2023

AbstractEstablishing the biogenicity of sedimentary surface textures with unresolved microbial origin is critical to any environmental and geobiological interpretation of clastic settings. Here, some Ediacaran wrinkle structures and associated carbonaceous greywacke samples containing mat fragments rich in ‘bacteriomorph acritarchs’ are investigated. Their biogenicity was evaluated with transmitted light and scanning electron microscopy, epifluorescence and Raman spectroscopy, and confirmed by the presence of distinct cyanobacterial biomarkers. The comparison of results yielded by these techniques validates the use of Raman spectroscopy on Neoproterozoic kerogen (organic‐walled microfossils and amorphous organic material) under low metamorphic conditions. Raman spectrographs also allowed recognition of associated rare‐earth element‐rich phosphate (monazite) and subsidiary metal sulphide concentrations, and interpreted as a result of biosorption and/or mat trapping under normal oxic conditions. These microbial mat features represent cyanobacterial bloom‐forming Bavlinella acritarchs, which characterise eutrophic episodes in a semi‐enclosed retroarc basin sandwiched between an active Cadomian arc and West Gondwana.
The effect of pioneer carrion beetles on the emission of volatile organic compounds and carrion insect community assembly
Authors: Ito Minobu , Nishigaki Atsuko , Hasegawa Masami 
Published: December 2023

AbstractMechanisms of carrion insect succession have been interpreted separately from interspecific interactions between early and later colonists or from changes in volatile organic compounds perceived by insects resulting from the progression of decomposition. To link these perspectives, we examined through laboratory and field experiments whether the modification of volatile organic compounds by early colonists could be a mechanism of succession. In the laboratory experiment, we used Necrophila japonica (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) as an early colonist and examined its effects on the emissions of important volatile attractants for carrion insects, dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) from carcasses. We collected DMDS and DMTS, using the static headspace method, under the following conditions: (i) rat carcass, (ii) rat carcass with artificial damage to the abdomen, (iii) rat carcass fed on by 10 Ne. japonica individuals, and (iv) 10 Ne. japonica individuals, and analyzed the collected gases using a gas chromatograph‐mass spectrometer. After 12 and 30 h, carcasses fed on by Ne. japonica emitted higher concentrations of DMDS and DMTS than in other conditions. In the field experiment, we examined the effects of DMDS and DMTS on the attraction of carrion insects using traps baited with a mixture of DMDS and DMTS, hexane (odors unrelated to carcasses), or an empty microtube. Traps baited with DMDS and DMTS attracted more necrophagous species and individuals than traps not baited with this combination. These results showed that accelerated emissions of DMDS and DMTS from carcasses caused by early colonists may contribute to community assembly during carrion insect succession.
Silyl‐Substituted ortho‐Terphenoxide Group 3–5 Complexes: Synthesis, Structure and Applications in Catalysis
Authors: Polak Lara H. , Soltys John B. , Hultzsch Kai C. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThe complexation behavior of 3,3’‐silyl‐substituted ortho‐terphenoxide ligands o‐C6H4(C6H2‐2‐OH‐3‐SiR3‐5‐Me)2 (SiR3= SiPh3, SiMePh2, SiMe3, Sit‐BuMe2) with a range of yttrium, titanium, niobium and tantalum precursors was examined. The complexation of the ligands with [Y(N(SiHMe2)2)3(THF)2] yielded monomeric complexes, as confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and X‐ray crystallography for the methyldiphenylsilyl‐ and tert‐butyldimethylsilyl‐substituted complex. The triphenylsilyl‐substituted yttrium bis(dimethylsilyl)amido complex showed good activity in the intramolecular hydroamination reaction of aminoalkenes. Complexation with Ti(NMe2)4 yielded a mixture of products, depending on the silyl substituents and the solvent used for complexation. A mono‐ligated bimetallic titanium complex and a bisligated titanium complex were analyzed by X‐ray crystallography. Complexation with M(NMe2)5 (M=Nb, Ta) produced the corresponding monomeric ortho‐terphenoxide complexes as confirmed by NMR spectroscopy and X‐ray structure analysis of a niobium complex and 3 tantalum complexes.
Deacetylation of Mannosylerythritol Lipids in Hydrophobic Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents
Authors: Cassimon Jonas , Kovács Attila , Neyts Erik , Cornet Iris , Billen Pieter 
Published: December 2023

AbstractMannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) are a promising group of biosurfactants due to their high fermentation yield, selfassembly and biological activity. During fermentation by Pseudozyma aphidis, a mixture of MELs with different levels of acylation is formed, of which the fully deacetylated form is the most valuable. In order to reduce the environmental impact of deacetylation, an enzymatic process using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) has been developed. We tested the deacetylation of a purified MELs mixture with immobilized Candida antarctica lipase B enzyme and 2‐ethylhexanol as co‐substrate in 140 h reactions with different NADES. We identified hydrophobic NADES systems with similar yields and kinetics as in pure 2‐ethylhexanol solvent. Our results indicate that deacetylation of MELs mixtures in NADES as a solvent is possible with yields comparable to pure co‐substrate and that hydrophobic NADES without carboxylic acid compounds facilitate the reaction to the greatest extent.
Meta‐identification: Perceptions of others’ group identification shape group life
Authors: Steffens Niklas K. , Greenaway Katharine H. , Moore Sam , Munt Katie A. , Grundmann Felix , Haslam S. Alexander , Jetten Jolanda , Postmes Tom , Skorich Daniel P. , Tatachari Srinivasan 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIn the present research, we introduce and develop the concept of meta‐identification – perceptions of others’ identification with a group – and examine its capacity to shape group life. Across two cross‐sectional studies and three experiments (Ntotal = 3992), we investigate the relationship between participants’ meta‐identification in an intragroup context and their group meaningfulness, collective self‐efficacy, organisational citizenship behaviour and (perceived and behavioural) performance. Results indicate that perceiving other group members to be highly identified with a group promotes perceptions of group meaningfulness and collective self‐efficacy, promotes organisational citizenship behaviour and enhances perceived, and in some contexts actual, group performance. Furthermore, results show that individuals’ meta‐identification makes a unique contribution to outcomes above and beyond their social identification. We discuss implications for social identity theorising and the role of meta‐identification in supporting meaningful and functional group life.