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Weathering resistance of plant fiber‐reinforced high‐density polyethylene matrix composites: Effect of different pigments
Authors: Zhang Xiaolin , Li Xin , Lyu Jinyan , Zhu Xiaofeng , Xu Long , Gao Limin , Yang Menghao , Chang Xing 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe effects of iron oxide red pigment, organic red 254 pigment, titanium white pigment, and carbon black pigment on the properties of wood fiber (WF)reinforced high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) composites under outdoor aging conditions were investigated. The results indicate the addition of pigments in the outdoor aging process has a certain physical protection effect on the composites, effectively preventing the damage of ultraviolet rays on the WF/HDPE composites, and the mechanical experiments show that the pigments protect the composites more obviously in the first 3 months. Among them, the carbon black pigment had the best color‐fixing effect on the composites, with the ∆E* value is only 4.1, and the protective effect on the composites was relatively good due to its special structure. The quality change also verified again that the carbon black pigment has a certain protective effect on the plant fiber composites in the pre‐aging period outdoors, in which the mass of the composites with added carbon black pigment increased by 0.14%. Comprehensively, it shows that the addition of pigment cannot completely prevent the photo‐oxidation reaction of the composites from occurring, but it can effectively slow down the aging process of the composites and prolong the service life.Highlights
WF/HDPE‐modified composites were prepared by injection molding.
The surface color of composites with pigment additions was analyzed.
The addition of pigments effectively protects the composites.
Mechanical and thermal properties have also been investigated.
Formulation of precise exercise intervention strategy for adolescent depression
Authors: Chen Xianghe , Zeng Xinyu , Liu Chi , Lu Pengcheng , Shen Ziming , Yin Rongbin 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe high incidence of adolescent depression has become the focus of social and academic attention. Exercise is an important method to improve adolescent depression, but its intervention effect is still controversial. This study first compares and analyzes the relevant studies at home and abroad and finds that exercise prescription in adolescent depression intervention is not accurate enough. A meta‐analysis was conducted to develop a precise exercise intervention strategy for adolescent depression. Firstly, this thesis identified how to optimize five elements (exercise intensity, exercise frequency, exercise time, exercise cycle, and exercise type) of exercise prescription to improve depression in adolescents. This is the problem. Furthermore, the concept of “precision exercise” was proposed, and a precision exercise intervention strategy (moderate‐intensity aerobic exercise for 8–10 weeks, 3 times/week, 45–50 min/time) was constructed to improve adolescent depression. This paper also presents research that strengthens the cross‐sectional research and empirical research on adolescent depression and establishes a precision exercise prescription database for adolescent depression in China. In conclusion, this study not only puts forward the concept of “precision exercise” but also constructs a precision exercise intervention strategy for adolescent depression, which has important theoretical and practical significance for improving the high incidence of adolescent depression.
Individuals with high levels of autistic traits exhibit impaired cognitive but not affective theory of mind and empathy
Authors: Le Bei‐lin , Huang Yi‐hang , Wang Ling‐ling , Hu Hui‐xin , Wang Xuan , Wang Yi , Wang Ya , Huang Jia , Lui Simon S. Y. , Chan Raymond C. K. 
Published: February 2024

AbstractTheory of mind (ToM) and empathy are considered key components of social cognition that are often impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, it remains unclear whether individuals with high levels of autistic traits exhibit similar impairments in these two functions. This study examined the affective and cognitive domains of ToM and empathy in individuals with high levels of autistic traits. We recruited 84 participants with high levels and 78 participants with low levels of autistic traits to complete a set of self‐reported checklists and performance‐based tasks capturing affective and cognitive components of ToM and empathy. The results showed that participants with high levels of autistic traits exhibited significant impairments in cognitive but not in affective ToM and empathy compared with their counterparts with low levels of autistic traits. We also found that empathy impairments in people with high levels of autistic traits were confounded by alexithymia and depressive traits.
Facilitative effect of awe on cooperation: The role of the small‐self and self‐other inclusion
Authors: Wu Qin , Cui Liying , Han Xianguo , Wu Yanxia , He Wen 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAwe has been theorized as a kind of self‐transcendence emotion that has an important impact on individual social behavior. Based on the self‐transcendence of awe, this study examined how awe can increase small‐self and self‐other inclusion to facilitate cooperation among individuals across three studies (N = 1162). First, the relationship between awe, cooperative propensity, and the mediating role of small‐self and self‐other inclusion in the relationship was examined using questionnaires on trait levels (Study 1). Second, awe emotions were induced from the state level through behavioral experiments to verify the facilitative effect on cooperative behavior in multiple rounds of public goods dilemma (Study 2). Third, by adding the induction of negative awe to discuss the impact of different valence of awe on cooperative behavior, the mediating role of small‐self and self‐other inclusion was supported (Study 3). Results show that awe has a facilitative effect on cooperation, which provides strong evidence for the positive social function of self‐transcendent emotional awe.
The effect of considering eye movement time in evaluating the efficiency of attentional networks
Authors: Akbari‐Lalimi Hossein , Shafiei Seyed Ali , Momennezhad Mahdi , Zare Hoda , Talaei Ali , Naseri Shahrokh 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe attention network test (ANT) is a tool for assessing the executive, alerting, and orienting components of attention. However, conflicting findings exist regarding the nature and correlation between attention networks. This study aims to investigate the influence of eye movement time on the assessment of attention network efficiency. Forty male students, with an average age of 20.8 ± 1.3 years, participated in the study. The revised attention network test was conducted concurrently with the recording of the electrooculogram signal. The electrooculogram signal was used to estimate eye placement time on target stimuli. Considering eye movement time for calculating the score of each network was proposed as a novel method. The study explored the nature of attention networks and their relationships, and revealed significant effects for attention networks with and without considering the eye movement time. Additionally, a significant correlation is observed between the alerting and orienting networks. However, no significant correlation is found between attention networks using the proposed method. Considering eye movement time alters the assessment of attention network efficiency and modifies the correlation among attention networks.
The trajectory of contemporary cryoplanation literature: A bibliometric assessment
Authors: Nyland Kelsey E. , Nelson Frederick E. , Higgins Devin 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThe origin of cryoplanation landforms has long been a subject of controversy in the literature on periglacial geomorphology. Multiple hypotheses have been advanced over the past century, but by the early 1970s only two had survived: geological structure and climate‐driven nivation processes. To determine whether some publications may be playing a “gate‐keeping” role through selective citation, we conducted a co‐citation analysis of the cryoplanation literature for the 1971–2018 period preceding a resurgence of publications by the authors of the present paper. The results indicate that there has been no overt attempt to influence the trajectory of the cryoplanation literature. Although consensus now exists that cryoplanation landforms are erosional phenomena, the roles of structure and nivation and their relative importance are still contested. We suggest that terminological complexity and ambiguity can be reduced by treating “nivation” as a process term and “cryoplanation terrace” as a morphological descriptor.
Saponins as therapeutic candidates for atherosclerosis
Authors: Lv Nuan , Wang Luming , Zeng Miao , Wang Yijing , Yu Bin , Zeng Wenyun , Jiang Xijuan , Suo Yanrong 
Published: February 2024

AbstractDrug development for atherosclerosis, the underlying pathological state of ischemic cardiovascular diseases, has posed a longstanding challenge. Saponins, classified as steroid or triterpenoid glycosides, have shown promising therapeutic potential in the treatment of atherosclerosis. Through an exhaustive examination of scientific literature spanning from May 2013 to May 2023, we identified 82 references evaluating 37 types of saponins in terms of their prospective impacts on atherosclerosis. These studies suggest that saponins have the potential to ameliorate atherosclerosis by regulating lipid metabolism, inhibiting inflammation, suppressing apoptosis, reducing oxidative stress, and modulating smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration, as well as regulating gut microbiota, autophagy, endothelial senescence, and angiogenesis. Notably, ginsenosides exhibit significant potential and manifest essential pharmacological attributes, including lipid‐lowering, anti‐inflammatory, anti‐apoptotic, and anti‐oxidative stress effects. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the pharmacological attributes of saponins in atherosclerosis, with particular emphasis on their role in the regulation of lipid metabolism regulation and anti‐inflammatory effects. Thus, saponins may warrant further investigation as a potential therapy for atherosclerosis. However, due to various reasons such as low oral bioavailability, the clinical application of saponins in the treatment of atherosclerosis still needs further exploration.
Efficacy of an oral suspension containing xyloglucan and pea proteins on a murine model of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Authors: Ardizzone Alessio , Mannino Deborah , Casili Giovanna , Campolo Michela , Paterniti Irene , Lanza Marika , Filippone Alessia , Repici Alberto , Bova Valentina , Capra Anna Paola , Cuzzocrea Salvatore , Esposito Emanuela 
Published: February 2024

AbstractGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common foregut disease, affecting about 20% of the adult population. Esophageal epithelial barrier plays a fundamental role in the pathophysiology of GERD; however, pharmacological therapies mainly aim to reduce the acidity of the gastroesophageal environment rather than to protect esophageal tissue integrity. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an oral solution containing xyloglucan and pea proteins (XP) in reestablishing gastroesophageal tissue integrity and biochemical markers. To induce GERD, C57BL/6 mice were alternatively overfed and fasted for 56 days and then treated with XP, sodium alginate, omeprazole, or omeprazole+XP twice daily for 7 days. Gastric pain and inflammatory markers were evaluated after 3 and 7 days of treatment. After sacrifice, the esophagi and stomachs were surgically removed for macroscopic and histological examination. Gastric pain was significantly reduced at days 3 and 7 by XP, omeprazole, and omeprazole+XP, while alginates were ineffective at day 3. XP was able to diminish gastric macroscopic damage and demonstrated the same efficacy as omeprazole in reducing esophageal damage. XP significantly reduced histological damage, with an efficacy comparable to that of omeprazole, but superior to alginates. Inflammatory markers were significantly reduced by XP, with superior efficacy compared with alginates at day 7. Interestingly, XP was also able to significantly increase gastric pH. This study demonstrated that XP restored gastric homeostasis, improved esophageal integrity, and decreased inflammation and pain with a similar efficacy to omeprazole and greater than alginates.
Pneumonia due to Achromobacter xylosoxidans with a chronic course resembling non‐tuberculous mycobacterial infection
Authors: Kotani Tomoko , Inazaki Toshiaki , Kasai Hajime , Rakuman Shintaro , Suzuki Kenichi , Urushibara Takashi 
Published: February 2024

AbstractAchromobacter xylosoxidans is a common bacterium that rarely causes pneumonia. Determining whether A. xylosoxidans is the cause of lung infection in patients suspected of having chronic infectious lung disease is challenging because it can present with colonization. We report a case of a 56‐year‐old immunocompetent woman suspected of having non‐tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection on imaging examination and monitored for 3 years. Sputum examinations revealed A. xylosoxidans several times, and it was determined to be a colonization. A. xylosoxidans was isolated from bronchial lavage fluid and aspirated sputum, but no evidence of NTM was observed. She was diagnosed with A. xylosoxidans infection and given ceftazidime for 2 weeks. Her symptoms and imaging findings improved rapidly after treatment, without recurrences. A. xylosoxidans rarely causes chronic lower respiratory tract infections similar to NTM in immunocompetent patients. A. xylosoxidans may be a target for treatment when detected in lower respiratory tract specimens.
Imaging in pleural amyloidosis: A diagnostic challenge
Authors: Hamakawa Masamitsu , Ishida Tadashi 
Published: February 2024

Key messagePleural amyloidosis does not present with specific imaging findings and is difficult to diagnose unless pleural biopsy is performed. However, distinguishing pleural amyloidosis from malignant disease is important and biopsy should be performed wherever possible to establish a treatment plan as early as possible.
Increased risk of new‐onset cardiovascular disease after COVID‐19: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of 14 cohorts
Authors: Sun Mingyao , Yuan Mengyuan , Lai Honghao , Wang Qian , Wang Hengyang , Xing Lina , Tian Jinhui , Zhang Zhigang , Ge Long 
Published: February 2024

AbstractCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are common in long COVID, yet the associated risk remains uncertain. We aimed to quantify the risk of new‐onset cardiovascular diseases after COVID‐19. We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception up to October 2022. Cohort studies that provided information on the number, proportion, or relative risks (RR) of cardiovascular diseases after COVID‐19 were included. Paired reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias. We performed random‐effects models meta‐analyses to calculate RR and corresponding 95% confidence interval (95%CI), and conducted subgroup analyses and meta‐regression to explore the potential risk factors. Absolute effects were calculated to facilitate interpretation. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach was used to assess the certainty of evidence. Outcomes of interest were any CVD, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), arrhythmias, heart failure, myocarditis, and thrombotic events. Fourteen cohort studies with over 25.37 million participants were included. The results showed a 2.42 times higher risk of any CVD (RR = 2.42, 95% CI: 1.24–4.71; 51 more per 1000), a 95% higher risk of MACE (RR = 1.95, 95% CI: 1.59–2.40; 4 more per 1000), a 61% higher risk of arrhythmias (RR = 1.61, 95% CI: 1.42–1.83; 12 more per 1000), a 71% higher risk of heart failure (RR = 1.71, 95% CI: 1.33–2.21; 2 more per 1000), a 5 times higher risk of myocarditis (RR = 5.06, 95% CI: 3.78–6.77; 4 more per 1000), and a 2.49 times higher risk of thrombotic events (RR = 2.49, 95% CI: 1.22–5.06; 6 more per 1000) associated with COVID‐19. Besides, for thrombotic events, a statistically significant subgroup effect was observed in male participants compared to females (Pinteraction = 0.008). The certainty of evidence was high for myocarditis, but low or very low for other outcomes. The results clearly showed varying degrees of elevated new‐onset CVD risk in post‐COVID‐19 individuals. Additionally, our findings suggest that male patients face a higher risk of thrombotic events. However, the differences in pooled results between studies, and the over‐precision due to the large sample size of the included studies resulted in high heterogeneity of exceeding 90% in most outcomes, which led to low certainty of evidence.
Cobalt‐Mediated Defect Engineering Endows High Reversible Amorphous VS4 Anode for Advanced Sodium‐Ion Storage
Authors: Zhang Di , Shao Yachuan , Wang Jian , Li Zhaojin , Wang Qiujun , Sun Huilan , Sun Qujiang , Wang Bo 
Published: February 2024

AbstractMetal sulfides are promising anode materials for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) due to their structural diversity and high theoretical capacity, but the severe capacity decay and inferior rate capability caused by poor structural stability and sluggish kinetics impede their practical applications. Herein, a cobalt‐doped amorphous VS4 wrapped by reduced graphene oxide (i.e., Co0.5‐VS4/rGO) is developed through a Co‐induced defect engineering strategy to boost the kinetics performances. The as‐prepared Co0.5‐VS4/rGO demonstrates excellent rate capacities over 10 A g−1 and superior cycling stability at 5 A g−1 over 1600 cycles, which is attributed to the defects formed by Co doping, the formed amorphous structure and the robust rGO substrate. The great features of Co0.5‐VS4/rGO anode are further confirmed in sodium‐ion capacitors when the active carbon cathode is used. Additionally, the relationships between metal doping, the derived defects, the amorphous structure, and the sodium storage of VS4 are uncovered. This work provides deep insights into preparing amorphous functional materials and also probes the potential applications of metal sulfide‐based electrode materials for advanced batteries.
Nanosensors Monitor Intracellular GSH Depletion: GSH Triggers Cu(II) for Tumor Imaging and Inhibition
Authors: Wang Yihan , Huang Ke , Wang Tingya , Liu Liu , Yu Fangfang , Sun Wenyu , Yao Wenyan , Xiong Hongjie , Liu Xiaohui , Jiang Hui , Wang Xuemei 
Published: February 2024

AbstractGlutathione (GSH) is the primary antioxidant in cells, and GSH consumption will break the redox balance in cells. Based on this, a method that uses high concentrations of GSH in the tumor microenvironment to trigger the redox reaction of Cu(II) to generate copper nanoprobes with fluorescence and tumor growth inhibition properties is proposed. The nanoprobe mainly exists in the form of Cu(I) and catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into hydroxyl radicals. At the same time, a simple and controllable carbon micro‐nano electrode is used to construct a single‐cell sensing platform, which enable the detection of glutathione content in single living cells after Cu(II) treatment, providing an excellent example for detecting single‐cell biomolecules.
Unleashing the Power of Osmotic Energy: Metal Hydroxide‐Organic Framework Membranes for Efficient Conversion
Authors: Zeng Huan , Yao Chenling , Wu Caiqin , Wang Di , Ma Wenbo , Wang Jian 
Published: February 2024

AbstractOsmotic energy, as a renewable clean energy with huge energy density and stable yield, has received widespread attention over the past decades. Reverse electrodialysis (RED) based on ion‐exchange membranes is an important method of obtaining osmotic energy from salinity gradients. The preparation of ion‐exchange membranes with both high ion selectivity and ion permeability is in constant exploration. In this work, metal hydroxide‐organic framework (MHOF) membranes are successfully prepared onto porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membranes by a facile hydrothermal method to form Ni2(OH)2@AAO composite membranes, used for osmotic energy conversion. The surface is negatively charged with cation selectivity, and the asymmetric structure and extreme hydrophilicity enhance the ionic flux for effective capture of osmotic energy. The maximum output power density of 5.65 W m−2 at a 50‐fold KCl concentration gradient is achieved, which exceeds the commercial benchmark of 5 W m−2. Meanwhile, the composite membrane can also show good performance in different electrolyte solutions and acid–base environments. This work provides a new avenue for the construction and application of MHOF membranes in efficient osmotic energy conversion.
Archetypal representations of dilemmas concerning invasive alien species management—A case of invasive Lantana camara in the protected areas of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India
Authors: Hariharan Thangatur Sukumar , Ganesh Lakshmanasamudram Sriramamurthi , Vijayalakshmi Venkatraman , Sharma Piyush , Potdar Vidyasagar 
Published: February 2024

AbstractThis multi‐site case study on the invasive alien plant Lantana camara in protected areas of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India, addresses the reasons for inadequate institutional responses from stakeholders in managing the species despite the seriousness. The study uses thematic analysis and qualitative systems approach. The themes are converted into a qualitative‐system‐dynamics model and are then abstracted into system archetypes. The study identified three major themes: the dilemma involving stakeholders, the dilemma of alternative and commercial use of Lantana, and the Lantana management conundrum. The study translated these dilemmas into four generalisable archetypes: ‘drifting goals’, ‘modified‐shifting‐the‐burden’, ‘fixes‐that‐fail’ and ‘substitution rebound’. The latest is a novel contribution to the systems literature. Practically, the study helps understand the recurring undesired behavioural patterns in invasive species management and suggests policy and governance changes to tackle them. The study also points towards building stakeholder relationship protocols, focussing on fundamental solutions and having clear Lantana management targets.
Triammonium Molecular Tripods as Organic Building Blocks for Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells
Authors: Fukui Tomoya , Hofuku Kensuke , Kosaka Atsuko , Minoi Nanaki , Nishikubo Ryosuke , Ishiwari Fumitaka , Sato Hiroyasu , Saeki Akinori , Fukushima Takanori 
Published: February 2024

Considerable efforts have been devoted to the development of new organic‐inorganic hybrid perovskites as well as their passivation‐layer materials to improve the performance of solution‐processable thin‐film solar cells for practical applications. For this purpose, monocations, such as monoammonium ions, have been studied extensively as organic building blocks. Herein, a new class of cationic molecules featuring a triptycene framework is introduced, to which three ammonium ions are attached close to each other. Inspired by the previous finding that 1,8,13‐trisubstituted triptycenes have an excellent ability to form 2D assemblies, two derivatives with ammonium ion groups at these positions are synthesized, linked either directly or via methylene spacers. Hybrid perovskites with different dimensionalities in terms of the inorganic octahedral units were prepared by reaction of the triammonium‐appended triptycene tripods with PbI2, however, the optoelectronic properties obtained were unsatisfactory. Even so, the triammonium‐containing triptycene tripod having methylene spacers was shown to serve as a good passivation layer for perovskites solar cells (PSCs), leading to improvements in power conversion efficiency and long‐term stability. Given the large degree of design freedom, triptycene tripods merit further investigation as a new motif in the development of surface‐passivation materials for PSCs.