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Quantum Dots Illuminating the Future of Greenhouse Agriculture
Authors: Khan Qasim , Wang Aiguo , Li Pandeng , Hu Jinguang 
Published: January 2025

AbstractGreenhouse agriculture relies heavily on fossil fuels for indoor lighting, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, offers a sustainable solution. Solar energy, being clean and reliable, is ideal for agricultural greenhouses, reducing their dependency on conventional energy sources and lowering emissions. Recent studies have highlighted effective solar technologies for greenhouse integration. This article reviews the role of luminescent materials like quantum dots in optimizing light management. Quantum dots enhance solar energy absorption by converting ultraviolet radiation into visible photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), improving plant photosynthesis and growth conditions in controlled environments. Advancements in solar greenhouses focus on integrating technologies such as light‐to‐light conversion and photovoltaic (PV) systems. Quantum dots, as inorganic semiconductors, are particularly effective in greenhouse covers, converting high‐energy UV radiation into PAR and boosting productivity. Traditional PV modules on greenhouse structures can cause shading, negatively impacting crop growth. However, using bifacial PV modules based on Quantum dots, such as Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs), can enhance PAR inside greenhouses while capturing light at the edges to generate electricity for internal use, mitigating shading issues and enhancing efficiency.
Binding Selectivity of Inhibitors to BRD2 Uncovered by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Bai Qiuxue , Wang Ruige , Qin Shili , Zhao Bing , Chen Lin 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBromodomain‐containing protein 2 (BRD2) plays a significant role in the development and progression of various diseases. Investigating the binding selectivity of the two bromodomains BD1 and BD2 of BRD2 (BRD2‐BD1 and BRD2‐BD2) with specific inhibitors can provide valuable insights for rational design of novel therapeutic drugs. Thus, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations are employed to evaluate the selective mechanisms of three BRD2 inhibitors, Spd16, BBC0403, and SJ1461, toward BRD2‐BD1 and BRD2‐BD2. Molecular Mechanics/Generalized Born Surface Area (MM‐GBSA) and Solvation Interaction Energy (SIE) methods are further employed to analyze the interaction modes and compare the binding free energies of BRD2‐BD1 and BRD2‐BD2 with these inhibitors. Although these inhibitors exert different effects on the internal structures of BRD2‐BD1 and BRD2‐BD2, their interaction patterns with these two bromodomains are similar. Phe372, Leu381, Tyr386, and Cys425 play key roles in the interaction between BRD2‐BD2 and these three inhibitors, while Pro98, Leu108, Asn156, and Ile162 are the critical residues for the binding of BRD2‐BD1 with these inhibitors. Non‐polar interactions, particularly van der Waals interactions, serve as the primary driving force behind the binding of these inhibitors with BRD2‐BD1 and BRD2‐BD2. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for the rational design of novel BRD2 inhibitors.
Bridged‐Ring Structure Facilitating Ultrahigh Utilization of Active Sites in Organic Molecules for High‐Performance Aqueous Batteries
Authors: Xue Xinhao , Hu Lintong , Shi Minjie , Wang Shuotong , Yan Chao 
Published: January 2025

AbstractOrganic electrode materials have attracted extensive attention for their tunable properties, diverse structure, and environmental sustainability. However, the actual reported capacities are often significantly lower than the theoretical capacities. Here, 6‐cyano‐substituted triptycene‐fused quinacrizine (6CNTFQ) is synthesized, an organic imine molecule characterized by a bridged‐ring structure and extensive 3D π‐conjugated plane, as the negative electrode for aqueous batteries. 6CNTFQ exhibits an impressive capacity of 398 mAh g−1 at 0.1 A g−1 (0.25 C), demonstrating 88% of the theoretical capacity, and exhibits exceptional capacity stability over 10 000 cycles. The exceptional performance is a result of the presence of multiple accessible active sites, the conjugated planes within a 3D framework, and the robust bridged ring structure. During the discharge process, K+ preferentially binds to C≡N sites to form 6CNTFQ‐K, subsequently binding to the C═N site to produce 6CNTFQ‐12K. Ni(OH)2//6CNTFQ cells attain a maximum capacity of 190 mAh g−1 at 1 A g−1, demonstrating exceptional rate performance, remarkable cycle stability exceeding 10 000 cycles, and an energy density of 162 Wh kg−1. This work sheds light on the organic electrode materials featuring a 3D bridged‐ring structure and extended conjugated planes for aqueous batteries.
Impact of body mass index as a continuous variable on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer
Authors: Aiba Takayuki , Akagi Tomonori , Shiroshita Hidefumi , Nakajima Kentaro , Ohyama Tetsuji , Kinjo Tatsuya , Kanazawa Akiyoshi , Suzuki Nobuaki , Tokunaga Takuya , Yamamoto Manabu , Ichikawa Nobuki , Endo Shungo , Kojima Yutaka , Nakamura Takatoshi , Saito Shuji , Kagawa Yoshinori , Ohnuma Shinobu , Yamamoto Seiichiro , Naitoh Takeshi , Inomata Masafumi 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundThe impact of obesity on colon cancer remains unclear. Very few studies of colon cancer surgery have analyzed body mass index (BMI) as a continuous variable, with no such reports from Japan. This study examined the association between BMI as a continuous variable and short‐ and long‐term outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for obese colon cancer patients.MethodsObese (BMI ≥25 kg/m2) patients who underwent laparoscopic radical surgery for Stage II/III colon cancer at 46 participating centers from 2009 to 2013 were included. Associations between short‐ and long‐term outcomes and BMI as a continuous variable were analyzed by univariate and multivariate regression models.ResultsAmong patients meeting the study criteria, 1036 were examined. BMI as a continuous variable correlated with log‐transformed operative time (regression coefficient: 0.02, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.012–0.028, p < 0.05) and blood loss (odds ratio: 1.089, 95% CI: 1.032–1.149, p < 0.05). There was no association between BMI continuous variables and 3‐year relapse‐free survival (RFS) and overall survival. However, 3‐year RFS was possibly better in patients with BMI ≥28.5 kg/m2 versus those with BMI <28.5 kg/m2 (hazard ratio: 0.682, 95% CI: 0.462–1.008, p = 0.055).ConclusionsThis study showed that BMI as a continuous variable correlated with operative time and blood loss. RFS was possibly better in the severely obese patients (BMI ≥28.5 kg/m2), suggesting that the prognosis for highly obese colon cancer patients appears to follow the obesity paradox.
Maximal Fat Oxidation Rate in Healthy Young Adults. Influence of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Level and Sex
Authors: Jaén‐Carrillo Diego , García‐Pinillos Felipe , Plaza‐Florido Abel , Riquelme‐Sebastián Leonardo , Fernández‐Navarrete Iván , Ruiz‐Alias Santiago A. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe maximal fat oxidation (MFO) and the exercise intensity that provokes MFO (FATMAX) are inversely associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in healthy young sedentary adults. However, how both cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) level and sex influence MFO during exercise and the FATMAX is seldom analyzed.ObjectivesThis study is aimed at determining the influence of CRF and sex on MFO.MethodsTwenty healthy young adults (i.e., 12 men and 8 women) completed a graded treadmill protocol to determine MFO, MFO relative to lean mass (MFOlean), FATMAX and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max).ResultsThe k‐means cluster analysis was used to divide the sample into two different groups for CRF level (56.54 ± 2.54 and 46.94 ± 3.07 mL/kg/min, p < 0.001, respectively). The high‐level group revealed higher MFO relative to lean mass (MFOlean) (3.34 ± 1.44 and 2.73 ± 0.87 g · min−1 · kg, p = 0.001, respectively), and FATMAX in km · h−1 (FATMAXv) (7.67 ± 0.90 and 7.00 ± 0.97 km · h−1, p = 0.044, respectively) but not for MFO (0.67 ± 0.19 and 0.71 ± 0.20 p = 0.124, respectively). When divided for sex, men exhibited higher values for MFO (0.76 ± 0.21 vs. 0.69 ± 0.19 g · min−1, p = 0.039) and FATMAXv (7.67 ± 0.96 vs. 7.30 ± 0.98 km · h−1, p = 0.036), while women showed higher values for MFOlean (3.92 ± 1.35 vs. 2.40 ± 0.46 g · min−1 · kg, p = 0.015).ConclusionThis study highlights the significant influence of CRF level and sex on MFO and FATMAX, offering valuable insights for tailoring exercise programs and optimizing health and performance interventions.
In vivo toxic and lethal cardiorespiratory effects of a synthetic quaternary ammonium salt derivative of haloperidol in mice
Authors: Liao Jilin , Lu Binger , Yang Jinhua , Wang Xiaowan , Li Shuxian , Fu Hongbo , Gao Fenfei 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundTo investigate the toxicity of N‐n‐butyl haloperidol iodide (F2), a quaternary ammonium salt derivative of haloperidol, in mice for potential therapeutic purposes.MethodsThe acute median lethal dose (LD50) of F2 was determined using the Bliss method following intravenous administration in mice. Routine surface electrocardiograms (ECGs) and arterial blood pressures (aBPs) were recorded under general anesthesia in untreated and pharmacologically vagotomized mice injected with F2. Sublethal doses of F2 were tested for their effects on aBP, heart rate, and biochemical parameters such as lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and serum lactate levels. Histopathological changes in the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys were evaluated after F2 administration.ResultsThe acute LD50 of F2 was determined to be 5.11 mg/kg. A 10 mg/kg dose of F2 caused severe hypotension, second‐degree atrioventricular block, progressive prolongation of Pmurr intervals, and death due to cardiac asystole. Similar ECG and aBP changes were observed in atropine‐pretreated mice, indicating that cholinergic effects do not play a major role in F2‐induced toxicity. Sublethal doses of F2 (1.2 and 2.4 mg/kg) caused dose‐dependent decreases in aBP and increases in heart rate. F2 induced significant, dose‐dependent increases in LDH, BUN, and serum lactate levels. Histopathological analysis revealed acute lung lesions at 10 mg/kg, with no significant changes observed in the heart, liver, or kidneys.ConclusionAcute intravenous injection of F2 exhibits dose‐dependent cardiopulmonary toxicity, characterized by severe hypotension, arrhythmias, and biochemical changes. These findings highlight the potential risks of F2 and the need for further evaluation of its safety profile for therapeutic use.
A novel model of central precocious puberty disease: Paternal MKRN3 gene–modified rabbit
Authors: Chen Bangzhu , Ye Xing , Chen Lihao , Liu Tianping , Li Guiling , Sa Chula , Li Juan , Liu Ke , Gu Weiwang , Wang Gang 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundMakorin ring finger protein 3 gene (MKRN3) gene mutation is the most common genetic cause of central precocious puberty (CPP) in children. Due to the lack of ideal MKRN3‐modified animal model (MKRN3‐modified mice enter puberty only 4–5 days earlier than normal mice), the related research is limited.MethodsTherefore, the MKRN3‐modified rabbit was developed using CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) gene editing technology. The genotype identification and phenotype evaluation of MKRN3‐modified rabbits were carried out.ResultsThe first estrus of MKRN3‐modified female rabbits was observed ~27 days earlier than that of wild‐type female rabbits, with a typical CPP phenotype. This study found increased gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and decreased gonadotropin inhibiting hormone (GnIH) in the hypothalamus of the CPP rabbit model with MKRN3 gene mutation. Although this study failed to fully clarify the pathogenesis of CPP caused by MKRN3 mutation, it found some differentially expressed genes and potential pathways through transcriptome sequencing.ConclusionsThis study established a novel CPP model: paternal MKRN3 gene‐modified rabbit. It is hoped that the establishment of this model will help researchers better understand, treat, and prevent CPP in the future.
Impact of COVID‐19 on resuscitation after hospital arrival for patients with out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest: An interrupted time series analysis
Authors: Sato Takuya , Ohbe Hiroyuki , Sasabuchi Yusuke , Inokuchi Ryota , Yasunaga Hideo , Doi Kent 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundIn this study, we aimed to determine the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic on in‐hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in patients with out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).Methods and ResultsUsing the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination inpatient database, we included patients with OHCA who were transported to hospitals between April 2018 and March 2021. Patients were categorized into groups, before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic, according to the day of admission (before or after April 1, 2020, respectively). The primary outcome was in‐hospital CPR duration after hospital arrival, and secondary outcomes included in‐hospital death, intubation, and other resuscitation‐related treatments. We examined the impact of the pandemic using interrupted time series (ITS) analyses. Among 144,867 patients with OHCA, 82,425 died in the outpatient department (53,286 before the pandemic and 29,139 during the pandemic) during the study period. The ITS analyses for patients who died in the outpatient department showed no significant level change in CPR duration after hospital arrival (0.41 min increase; 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.54 to 1.4; p = 0.39), but the intubation rate was significantly lower (−5.9%; 95% CI: −8.4 to 3.4; p < 0.001). In‐hospital death among all patients with OHCA showed a significant increase in trend (0.41% per month; 95% CI: 0.081–0.74; p = 0.016).ConclusionsThe COVID‐19 pandemic had little impact on CPR duration after hospital arrival; however, there was a marked decrease in intubation for patients with OHCA after hospital arrival.
A Stable Open‐Shelled Au26 Nanocluster with Remarkable Performance in Selective Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol
Authors: Dong Yuan‐Yuan , Liu Chun‐Yu , Shi Wan‐Qi , Guan Zong‐Jie , Wang Quan‐Ming 
Published: January 2025

AbstractOpen metal sites are crucial in catalysis. We have used a “loose coordination strategy” (LCS) to preorganize open metal sites in gold cluster catalysts. A gold nanocluster with composition of [Au26(3,4‐Me2‐Ph‐form)9(iPr2‐imy)3(Me2S)](BF4)2 (iPr2‐imy=1,3‐Diisopropylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, 3,4‐Me2‐Ph‐form=N,N′‐Di(3,4‐dimethyl‐phenyl)formamidine) (Au26) has been obtained by one pot synthesis, i.e. the direct reduction of Me2SAuCl in the presence of N‐heterocyclic carbenes and amidinate ligands. ESI‐TOF‐MS reveals that the Me2S ligand is detached from the cluster to form open sites. The accessibility of the exposed Au atoms has been confirmed quantitatively by luminescent titration with 2‐naphthalenethiol. Surprisingly, Au26 has 15 valence electrons, and the presence of an unpaired electron is confirmed by superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). This open‐shelled Au26 not only shows unexpected high stability but also exhibits excellent catalytic performance toward the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde, achieving a remarkable turnover number up to 100670.
Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, Antimicrobial Investigation, Docking and Computational Studies of New Tin (IV) Schiff Base Complexes
Authors: Ahmed Yasmin M. , Al‐Hussain Sami A. , Zaki Magdi E. A. , Mohamed Gehad G. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTReaction of Organotin (IV) salts with tridentate Schiff bases (SBI and SBII) reacted in 1:1 M ratios where complexes (1–6) were afforded. Organotin (IV) complexes with the formula [Sn (CH3)2(SBI)ClH2O]Cl (1), [Sn(C4H9)2(SBI)Cl2]H2O (2), [Sn(C6H5)4(SBI)] (3), [Sn (CH3)2(SBII)Cl2]3H2O (4), [Sn(C4H9)2(SBII)Cl2]2H2O (5) and [Sn(C6H5)4(SBII)]H2O (6) (SBI = 2(E)‐2‐(((3‐hydroxyphenyl)imino)methyl)phenol and SBII = (E)‐2‐(((3‐aminophenyl)imino)‐methyl)phenol were described. Every Tin (IV) complex (1–6) had a distinct color and was soluble in DMF and DMSO organic solvents. The complexes have all been thoroughly examined using mass spectrum analysis, FT‐IR, UV–vis, 1H‐NMR, and CHN investigations. For both SBI and SBII, the Schiff bases chelated to the tin metal ion in a tridentate fashion through NOO and NNO atoms, including nitrogen atoms of the azomethine group. This was demonstrated by the spectroscopic data of the ligand and its related complexes (1–6). The tin atom was found to have pentagonal‐bipyramidal geometry according to elemental analyses data coupled with electronic spectral data. The complexes were nonelectrolytes except Complex 1 is electrolyte. The complexes (1–6) thermal deterioration occurred between 200°C and 800°C, according to thermogravimetric analysis performed during thermal decomposition under nitrogen. The in vitro tests measured the efficacy of the Schiff base Tin (IV) complexes (1–6) to inhibit the growth of several types of bacteria and fungi. When compared to the Schiff bases ligand, it was shown that the complexes were more successful in killing bacteria and fungi organisms. In order to interpret the compounds' structure and reactivity, density functional calculations were done. Molecular docking by the protein locations of 2V5Z and 7KGW was utilized to evaluate possible medicines using MOE 2008. Without verifying results with MD simulations, the work was designed to explore molecular docking.
Two new chemical methods for quantifying carbonyl secondary oxidation products in frying oils and their correlation with the p‐anisidine value
Authors: Aladedunye Felix , Dellaporta Richard 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThermal decomposition of hydroperoxides during frying generates several secondary oxidation products, with carbonyl compounds predominating. p‐Anisidine value (p‐AV) is the most prominent official method for quantifying these carbonyl compounds, utilizing the reaction between carbonyls, principally 2‐alkenals and 2,4‐dienals, and p‐anisidine (para‐methoxy aniline) reagent. It is well known, however, that despite the success of the p‐AV test, the data is generally skewed toward the unsaturated carbonyl compounds and the reagent is highly toxic and presumably, carcinogenic, limiting its acceptability in some food processing settings. A method proposed in the current study utilizes the reaction between carbonyl compounds, specifically aldehydes, and purpald reagent (4‐Amino‐3‐hydrazino‐5‐mercapto‐1,2,4‐triazole). Unlike the p‐AV, the purpald test is very specific to aldehydes with negligible interference from other functional groups (e.g., ketones, carboxylic acids, esters). Interestingly, the reaction between aldehydes and purpald reagent is skewed toward saturated aldehydes by nearly the same factor that the p‐AV is skewed toward unsaturated aldehydes, providing a complimentary information to the p‐AV on the nature of secondary aldehydes formed during thermo‐oxidative degradation of lipid hydroperoxides. Further, a second method utilizing p‐anisidine hydrochloride reagent was optimized for the determination of carbonyl secondary oxidation compounds. A strong correlation was found between each of the proposed alternatives and the p‐AV method, providing the opportunity for indirect determination for p‐AV in food processing settings where the p‐anisidine reagent is considered unacceptable regarding environmental health and safety. Challenges and limitations of the proposed chemical alternative methods are also presented.
Thermo‐Mechanical Degradation Kinetics of a High‐Density Poly(Ethylene) Using a Closed‐Cavity Rheometer
Authors: Schülein Tim , Georgantopoulos Christos K. , Bolk Lars , Herrmann Volker , Wilhelm Manfred 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTMechanical recycling of polymers is an essential aspect to achieve circular economy. High shear stress, excessive temperature, and long residence time during reprocessing cause thermo‐mechanical degradation of the polymer. Therefore, it is important to understand and quantify this degradation kinetics. Common ways to simulate degradation are very time and material consuming and clear insights into the respective influence of temperature and shear stress on degradation are rare. Within this publication a method is developed using a commercially available, close‐cavity rheometer to emulate processing conditions in a defined way. This allows monitoring and predicting the behavior of a high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) and quantify degradation kinetics and changes in the polymer topology. HDPE is selected as a model polymer due to its large production and wide range of applications. Different treated samples are analyzed by various rheological methods. Additionally, molecular characterization is conducted. A kinetic model to predict the changes in the molecular weight as a function of in‐phase shear stress, temperature and duration during treatment is presented. The calculated activation energy for the initiation reaction agrees with the activation energy for HDPE degradation from thermogravimetric analysis. This activation energy is lowered by in‐phase shear stress, modified by a factor of 1.7 m3 mol−1.
Exact reachability of discrete‐time stochastic system with multiplicative noise and partial information
Authors: Wang Wenjing , Xu Juanjuan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis paper is concerned with the exact reachability of discrete‐time stochastic system with partial information. The main contribution is to obtain the necessary and sufficient Gramian matrix criterion for the exact reachability of stochastic systems with partial information. The key is to innovatively transform the stochastic system governed by forward stochastic difference equation into an equivalent system governed by backward stochastic difference equation. Simulation examples illustrate the effectiveness of the results.
Reachability of time‐varying fractional dynamical systems with prescribed control
Authors: Karthiga P. , Sivalingam S. M. , Govindaraj V. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThe focus of this article revolves around investigating reachability results in the context of time‐varying fractional dynamical systems with prescribed or predetermined control by employing Riemann–Liouville's fractional derivative. The investigation delves into the necessary and sufficient conditions for reachability results concerning time‐varying linear fractional dynamical systems, employing both the Gramian technique and fractional calculus. Additionally, Schauder's fixed‐point technique is employed to establish the sufficient conditions for the reachability results of time‐varying nonlinear fractional dynamical systems. The validity of the theoretical findings is confirmed through the successive approximation technique, accompanied by a series of numerical examples.
Successful Penile Refashioning Plus Glans Reconstruction With a Buccal Mucosa Graft: A Case Report
Authors: Gombya Erisa Christopher , Kemigisa Alleluyah , Kirabo Racheal , Nantale Ritah , Mukunya David , Kuteesa Job 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTPoorly performed circumcisions can lead to severe complications, including penile injury and psychological distress. We present the case of a 9‐year‐old male who suffered from glans amputation following a poorly performed circumcision. The patient underwent successful penile refashioning and glans reconstruction with a buccal mucosa graft. Our case highlights the importance of proper surgical training and expertise in managing circumcision‐related complications, and the potential benefits of reconstructive surgery in restoring normal anatomy and function. The case report contributes to literature on penile reconstruction following circumcision‐related injuries.