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NMR and NQR Investigations of Nuclear Quadrupole Interactions at the Sites of Me⊕ and Me3⊕ in Alums Me⊕Me3⊕(RO4)2 · 12H2O (R = S, Se) The Electric Field Gradients at Room Temperature*)
Authors: Weiden N. , Weiss Alarich 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBy single crystal NMR spectroscopy a series of alums has been investigated at room temperature, and the nuclear quadrupole coupling constants have been determined. For the sulfate alums Me⊕Me3⊕(SO4)2 · 12 H2O it was found:
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From the nuclear quadrupole coupling constants a differentiation between the α‐ and β‐alums is possible. Calculations on the basis of a point charge model show the main source of the electric field gradient at the site of the Me3⊕ to be the arrangement of the SO42⊕ ions. An effective charge of z = (+2 ± 1) has been found for the sulfur atom in the ion SO42⊕. The dynamical disorder model of Ledsham et al. for the sulfate groups in the alums is supported by NMR investigations.
Lebensdauermessungen an selektiv angeregten Zuständen von zweiatomigen Hydriden
Authors: Becker K. H. , Capelle G. , Haaks D. , Tatarczyk T. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractMit einem abstimmbaren, frequenzverdoppelten Farbstoff‐Laser wurden in einem Strömungssystem OH‐ bzw. SD‐Radikale in definierte Rotationsniveaus des oberen Elektronenzustandes, 2Σ+, angeregt. Über Abklingmessungen der Fluoreszenz, 2Σ+ → 2Π, wurden die natürlichen Lebensdauern und die Geschwindigkeitskonstanten für bimolekulare Löschung insbesondere durch atomaren Wasserstoff bestimmt. Natürliche Lebensdauern:
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Geschwindigkeitskonstanten für die Löschung durch atomaren Wasserstoff:
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Dielectric Properties of Liquid Surface Zones, I. Experimental Method
Authors: Peschel G. , Schnorrer R. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA new method for the determination of the dielectric properties of thin liquid films between metal surfaces is reported. The distance dependence of the dielectric constant εs, near the solid surface is introduced to be
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where εb is the bulk value of the dielectric constant: x is a distance coordinate and α and β are parameters which can be evaluated on the basis of a theory founded on the model of a spherical/flat condenser plate system.A detailed description of the experimental set‐up is given. First results show that the dielectric constant in thin liquid layers can be altered when these exhibit a molecular long‐range orientation, which was detected by other methods.
A biodegradable drug‐controlled delivery system based on mesoporous manganese dioxide and poly(dopamine)
Authors: Li Miaomiao , Cai Wenrong , Jiang Lihua , Li Junyao , Li Shan , Tang Tongtong , Kong Yong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractMesoporous manganese dioxide (mMnO2) was first synthesized for the loading of methotrexate (MTX), and then dopamine was in situ polymerized on the surface of the MTX‐loaded mMnO2 (mMnO2‐MTX) in an alkaline solution to encapsulate the drug in the mesopores of mMnO2. Both low pH and glutathione (GSH) can result in the degradation of mMnO2 and poly(dopamine) (PDA), and thus the delivery of MTX from the mMnO2‐MTX‐PDA can be triggered by low pH and GSH. Near‐infrared (NIR) light‐responsive delivery of MTX can be achieved owing to the outstanding photothermal conversion capability of PDA; on the other hand, the mMnO2‐MTX‐PDA can be utilized for photothermal therapy under the irradiation of NIR light due to the elevated temperature. The results of cytotoxicity test demonstrate that the pH, GSH, and NIR light tri‐responsive drug‐controlled delivery system has excellent biocompatibility, while exhibits pronounced growth inhibition against murine breast tumor cell line 4T1.
Sex‐specific differences in pain localization in female patients with endometriosis: A comparison of sexless and female human body outlines
Authors: Szczypien Natasza , Ruchay Zoe , Ruchay Zino , Müller Sandra Verena , Kaiser Claudia , Klawonn Frank 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundThis study explores sex‐specific differences in pain localization using pain drawings in female patients with endometriosis. Traditional human body outlines (HBOs) used for pain drawings are often viewed as male, making accurate pain assessment difficult. The study aims to compare pain localization and extent between patients presented with sexless and female HBOs.MethodsA total of 49 female patients with endometriosis completed questionnaires and pain drawings (n = 24 and n = 26 with individually designed sexless and female HBOs, respectively). The Ruzika similarity index was used to investigate potential differences in pain drawings between sexless and female HBOs. Hypothesis testing was applied to compare the number of pixels marked in the pain extents and to investigate the suitability of the presented body outline.ResultsSex of HBOs used in pain drawings had no effect on pain area, and no statistically significant differences were found in pain localization or area between female and sexless outlines. Most, but not all participants found the body outlines suitable.ConclusionsThe findings suggest that differences in the resulting areas marked in the pain drawings were negligible and the preferences for sexless pain drawings were not significant, so that a sexless body outline for pain drawings could be a good choice, especially when a study does not focus on one specific sex.
Facile synthesis of BiSb/C composite anodes for high‐performance and long‐life lithium‐ion batteries
Authors: Nzabahimana Joseph , Guo Songtao , Wang Yaya , Hu Xianluo 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAlloy‐type antimony (Sb) is considered as an attractive candidate anode for high‐energy lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) because of its high theoretical specific capacity and volumetric capacity. However, Sb suffers from enormous volume variation during cycling, which causes electrode cracking and pulverization, and hence the fast capacity decay and poor cyclability, limiting its practical applications as a LIB anode. Herein, we report a facile, scalable, low‐cost, and efficient route to successfully fabricate BiSb/C composites via a two‐step high‐energy mechanical milling (HEMM) process. The as‐prepared BiSb/C composites consist of nanosized BiSb totally embedded in a conductive carbon matrix. As LIB anodes, BiSb/C‐73 (with 30 wt% carbon) electrodes exhibit excellent Li‐storage properties in terms of stable high reversible capacities, long‐cycle life, and high‐rate performance. Reversible capacities of ∼583, ∼466, ∼433, and ∼425 mAh g−1 at a current density of 500 mA g−1 after 100, 300, 500, and 1000 cycles, respectively, were achieved. In addition, a high capacity of ∼380 mAh g−1 can still be retained at a high rate of 5 A g−1. Such outstanding cycling stability and rate capability could be mainly attributed to the synergistic effects between the ability of nanosized BiSb particles to withstand electrode fracture during Li insertion/extraction and the buffering effect of the carbon matrix. The as‐prepared BiSb/C composites are based on commercially available and low‐cost Bi, Sb, and graphite materials. Interestingly, HEMM is a more convenient, efficient, scalable, green, and mass‐production route, making as‐prepared materials attractive for high‐energy LIBs.
Linked data design for the visible library
Authors: Miller Eric , Ogbuji Uche 
Published: October 2023

EDITOR'S SUMMARYIn response to libraries' frustration over their rich resources being invisible on the web, Zepheira, at the request of the Library of Congress, created BIBFRAME, a bibliographic metadata framework for cataloging. The model replaces MARC records with linked data, promoting resource visibility through a rich network of links. In place of formal taxonomies, a small but extensible vocabulary streamlines metadata efforts. Rather than using a unique bibliographic record to describe one item, BIBFRAME draws on the Dublin Core and the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) to generate formalized descriptions of Work, Instance, Authority and Annotation as well as associations between items. Zepheira trains librarians to transform MARC records to BIBFRAME resources and adapt the vocabulary for specialized needs, while subject matter experts and technical experts manage content, site design and usability. With a different approach toward data modeling and metadata, previously invisible resources gain visibility through linking.
Common pathway coagulopathy and hemorrhagic edema of infancy
Authors: Gard Jye , Armiento Raffaela , Cartwright Anna , Bell Shelley , Greenway Anthea , O'Reilly Erin 
Published: October 2023

Key Clinical MessageWhen screening tests of haemostasis are abnormal, it is important to identify at which point in the coagulation cascade dysfunction may be occurring. This may assist to identify a specific deficiency/dysfunction, the type of bleeding to be anticipated, and replacement therapy if required. Unmasking of an inherited coagulopathy or the development of an acquired coagulopathy may occur in the setting of a second (febrile) illness. Differentiating between inherited and acquired coagulopathies will rely on clinicians taking a thorough personal and family bleeding history, and correlating these findings with the haemostasis screening results.
PROTOCOL: Effectiveness of economic development interventions in humanitarian settings in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A mixed‐method systematic review
Authors: Malhotra Suchi Kapoor , Vigneri Marcella , Cruz Nina Ashley O. Dela , MacDonald Heather , White Howard 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The review will address the following research questions: (1) What are the effects of economic development interventions on the economic outcomes of people in humanitarian settings? What factors explain any observed variations in effect such as setting, programme design features or duration? (2) What are the effects of economic development interventions on the food security, nutrition, the psychosocial and mental health, and the physical health outcomes of populations in humanitarian settings? (3) What are the success factors and barriers that affect the implementation and effectiveness of economic development interventions on populations affected by humanitarian crisis?
Recent contributions to the field of subjective cognitive decline in aging: A literature review
Authors: Munro Catherine E. , Boyle Rory , Chen Xi , Coughlan Gillian , Gonzalez Christopher , Jutten Roos J. , Martinez Jairo , Orlovsky Irina , Robinson Talia , Weizenbaum Emma , Pluim Celina F. , Quiroz Yakeel T. , Gatchel Jennifer R. , Vannini Patrizia , Amariglio Rebecca 
Published: October 2023

AbstractSubjective cognitive decline (SCD) is defined as self‐experienced, persistent concerns of decline in cognitive capacity in the context of normal performance on objective cognitive measures. Although SCD was initially thought to represent the “worried well,” these concerns can be linked to subtle brain changes prior to changes in objective cognitive performance and, therefore, in some individuals, SCD may represent the early stages of an underlying neurodegenerative disease process (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). The field of SCD research has expanded rapidly over the years, and this review aims to provide an update on new advances in, and contributions to, the field of SCD in key areas and themes identified by researchers in this field as particularly important and impactful. First, we highlight recent studies examining sociodemographic and genetic risk factors for SCD, including explorations of SCD across racial and ethnic minoritized groups, and examinations of sex and gender considerations. Next, we review new findings on relationships between SCD and in vivo markers of pathophysiology, utilizing neuroimaging and biofluid data, as well as associations between SCD and objective cognitive tests and neuropsychiatric measures. Finally, we summarize recent work on interventions for SCD and areas of future growth in the field of SCD.
No evidence for direct thermal carryover effects on starvation tolerance in the obligate blood‐feeder, Glossina morsitans morsitans
Authors: Weaving Hester , Lord Jennifer S. , Haines Lee , English Sinead 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThermal stress during development can prime animals to cope better with similar conditions in later life. Alternatively, negative effects of thermal stress can persist across life stages and result in poorer quality adults (negative carryover effects). As mean temperatures increase due to climate change, evidence for such effects across diverse taxa is required. Using Glossina morsitans morsitans, a species of tsetse fly and vector of trypanosomiasis, we asked whether (i) adaptive developmental plasticity allows flies to survive for longer under food deprivation when pupal and adult temperatures are matched; or (ii) temperature stress during development persists into adulthood, resulting in a greater risk of death. We did not find any advantage of matched pupal and adult temperature in terms of improved starvation tolerance, and no direct negative carryover effects were observed. There was some evidence for indirect carryover effects—high pupal temperature produced flies of lower body mass, which, in turn, resulted in greater starvation risk. However, adult temperature had the largest impact on starvation tolerance by far: flies died 60% faster at 31°C than those experiencing 25°C, consequently reducing survival time from a median of 8 (interquartile range (IQR) 7–9) to 5 (IQR 5–5.25) days. This highlights differences in temperature sensitivity between life stages, as there was no direct effect of pupal temperature on starvation tolerance. Therefore, for some regions of sub‐Saharan Africa, climate change may result in a higher mortality rate in emerging tsetse while they search for their first blood meal. This study reinforces existing evidence that responses to temperature are life stage specific and that plasticity may have limited capacity to buffer the effects of climate change.
Propagation characteristics of the flow and suspended sediment peaks in the three gorges reservoir, China: Insight from numerical simulations and measured data
Authors: Liu Shangwu , Wang Dayu , Wang Zhili , Xu Zhicheng , Li Danxun 
Published: October 2023

AbstractEffective management of reservoir sedimentation necessitates the characterization of flood events, especially in relation to the propagation of the flow peak (Qpeak) and the suspended sediment concentration peak (SSCpeak). This study, based on a one‐dimensional river network hydro‐sediment model together with field data, presents an exploration of the flood events in the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) with focus on the propagating characteristics of Qpeak and SSCpeak. The findings reveal that the main flood season (from July to September) contributed over 80% of the annual sediment load into the TGR, with the mainstream Yangtze and its tributary, the Jialing River, being the primary sediment sources. After the impoundment of the TGR, the propagation time of Qpeak decreases with the raise of the water level in front of dam (WLdam). The increases in Qpeak discharge extends the range of river reach dominated by kinematic wave, resulting in an increase trend in Qpeak propagation time. The propagating speed of SSCpeak is closely related to the ratio of sediment concentration to flow discharge and WLdam. Finally, the propagating durations of Qpeak and SSCpeak in the TGR are compared, and empirical formulas are proposed for quantifying their difference.
Derivation of the Screening of Nutritional Risk in Intensive Care risk prediction score: A secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study
Authors: Razzera Elisa Loch , Milanez Danielle Silla Jobim , Silva Flávia Moraes 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundFor patients who are critically ill, the recommended nutrition risk screening tools are the Nutrition Risk in the Critically Ill (NUTRIC) and the Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS‐2002) have limitations.ObjectiveTo develop a new screening tool, the Screening of Nutritional Risk in Intensive Care (SCREENIC score), and assess its predictive validity.MethodsA secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study was conducted. Variables from several nutritional screening and assessment tools were considered. The high nutrition risk cutoff point was defined using mNUTRIC as a reference. Predictive validity was evaluated using logistic regression and Cox regression.ResultsThe study included 450 patients (64 [54–71] years, 52.2% men). The SCREENIC score comprised six questions: (1) does the patient have ≥2 comorbidities (1.3 points); (2) was the patient hospitalized for ≥2 days before intensive care unit (ICU) admission (0.9 points); (3) does the patient have sepsis (1.0 point); (4) was the patient on mechanical ventilation upon ICU admission (1.2 points); (5) is the patient aged >65 years (1.2 points); and (6) does the patient exhibit signs of moderate/severe muscle mass loss according to the physical exam (0.6 points). The high nutrition risk cutoff point was set at 4.0. SCREENIC demonstrated moderate agreement (κ = 0.564) and high accuracy (0.896 [95% CI, 0.867–0.925]) with mNUTRIC. It predicted prolonged ICU (odds ratio [OR] = 1.81 [95% CI, 1.14–2.85]) and hospital stay (OR = 2.15 [95% CI, 1.37–3.38]).ConclusionThe SCREENIC score comprises questions with variables that do not require nutrition history. Further evaluation of its applicability, reproducibility, and validity in guiding nutrition therapy is needed using large external cohorts.
Human resource management at the intensive care unit: A pragmatic review and future research agenda for building a learning health system
Authors: Rietdijk Wim J. R. , van der Kuy P. Hugo M. , den Uil Corstiaan A. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractRecently, the importance of efficient and effective health care has been recognized, especially during the acute phase of the Coronavirus Disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. Intensive care units (ICUs) have faced an immense workload, with massive numbers of patients being treated in a very short period of time. In general, ICUs are required to deliver high‐quality care at all times during the year. At the same time, high‐quality organizational goals may not be aligned with the interests, motivation, and development of individual staff members (eg, nurses, and doctors). For management of the ICU, it is important to balance the organizational goals and development of the staff members (“their human capital”), usually referred to as human resource management. Although many studies have considered this area, no holistic view of the topic has been presented. Such a holistic view may help leadership and/or other stakeholders at the ICU to design a better learning health system. This pragmatic review aims to provide a conceptual model for the management of ICUs. Future research may also use this conceptual model for studying important factors for designing and understanding human resources in an ICU.
Stem borer herbivory dependent on interactions of sugarcane variety, associated traits, and presence of prior borer damage
Authors: Penn Hannah J , Read Quentin D 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDHerbivory risk is mediated by plant traits related to nutrition and defense that can vary within a species by genotype and age. Prior herbivore damage accrued by a plant can also interact with these traits to alter future herbivory potential by changing plant quantity or quality. Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is a perennial crop where aboveground biomass is harvested annually and with varieties differing in nutrition and defenses, making it conducive to evaluating varietal resistance mechanisms. Using data from 16 sugarcane varieties and 28 years, we assessed damage from the primary pest in Louisiana, the sugarcane borer (Diatraea saccharalis, SCB), relative to variety, crop year (ratoon), plant traits, and incidence of prior herbivory.RESULTSSCB damage differed among varieties but not crop year, mostly following previously established classifications of SCB resistance, and correlated with select nutritional and defense traits. Within a crop year, the probability of SCB damage increased with prior conspecific damage on the same stalk. However, the strength of this prior damage effect did not match known resistance patterns but still differed with variety.CONCLUSIONSInteractions of plant variety, traits, and prior pest damage but not age impacted sugarcane borer risk. Borer damage was associated with nutritional traits of fiber and sugar content, but not consistently with defensive traits like high stalk wax or hair density, indicating there may be additional resistance traits or indirect impacts of these traits on predators. Published 2023. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.
Acqui‐hires: Redeployment and retention of human capital post‐acquisition
Authors: Boyacıoğlu Beril , Özdemir Mahmut N. , Karim Samina 
Published: October 2023

AbstractResearch SummaryAcqui‐hires are now a prevalent strategic mechanism by which firms obtain talented human resources. They differ from traditional acquisitions in that they are always integrated and the focus is the people, not the product or service. Thus, how firms reconfigure through the redeployment and retention of acqui‐hired human resources during post‐acquisition integration is particularly critical. We find that when the acquired start‐up has disruptive (vs. nondisruptive) know‐how, the acqui‐hired team is preserved (vs. dispersed) and integrated as a whole into an acquirer's existing business unit, and also that the founder of the acquired start‐up is assigned to a high status position. Furthermore, we show that a lack of fit between acquired know‐how type and integration mode has a positive relationship with the premature exit of acqui‐hired founders.Managerial SummaryAcqui‐hires are a form of acquisitions in which the acquiring firm's goal is to obtain the talented human capital of the target firm. Our study addresses how the acqui‐hired team is integrated into the acquiring firm and what status position the acqui‐hired founder is given, post‐acquisition. Our results reveal that these depend on the type of know‐how being acquired; if the acqui‐hired know‐how is disruptive (versus not) then it is more likely that the team is preserved (versus dispersed) and the founder is given a high status position at the parent firm. Managers should be aware that a mismatch in integration—such as acqui‐hiring disruptive know‐how and not preserving the team in a business unit—can have negative implications such as the premature departure of the founder(s).