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Understanding and quantifying capacity loss in storage aging of Ah‐level Li metal pouch cells
Authors: Li Nan , You Jingyuan , Gao Yuliang , Qiao Fahong , Yang Yong , Jin Ting , Shen Chao , Huang Haitao , Xie Keyu 
Published: February 2023

AbstractPromoting industry applications of high‐energy Li metal batteries (LMBs) is of vital importance for accelerating the electrification and decarbonization of our society. Unfortunately, the time‐dependent storage aging of Ah‐level Li metal pouch cells, a ubiquitous but crucial practical indicator, has not yet been revealed. Herein, we first report the storage behaviors and multilateral synergistic aging mechanism of Ah‐level NCM811||Li pouch cells during the 120‐day long‐term storage under various conditions. Contrary to the conventional belief of Li‐ion batteries with graphite intercalation anodes, the significant available capacity loss of 32.8% on average originates from the major electrolyte‐sensitive anode corrosion and partial superimposed cathode degradation, and the irreversible capacity loss of 13.3% is essentially attributed to the unrecoverable interface/structure deterioration of NCM with further hindrance of the aged Li. Moreover, principles of alleviating aging have been proposed. This work bridges academia and industry and enriches the fundamental epistemology of storage aging of LMBs, shedding light on realistic applications of high‐energy batteries.image
Modelling and prediction of groundwater level using wavelet transform and machine learning methods: A case study for the Sahneh Plain, Iran
Authors: Azizi Ehsan , Yosefvand Fariborz , Yaghoubi Behrouz , Izadbakhsh Mohammad Ali , Shabanlou Saeid 
Published: February 2023

AbstractDue to the complexity of numerical models and the need for much information and data in these models, one of the important solutions is to use artificial intelligence models with a small number of required inputs and a simpler structure. In this study, using wavelet transform analysis (cross wavelet transform and wavelet transform coherence), a model was developed to extract the relationship between climatic data (i.e., temperature and precipitation) and groundwater level changes. The developed model provides the best relationship between the main effective climatic parameters and groundwater level changes in the Sahneh Plain. The results showed that the climatic variables of average temperature and precipitation are the parameters with the highest correlation coefficient with groundwater level changes in the main wells of the study area. The results of verification and validation of the numerical prediction model of groundwater level based on the climatic parameters indicate that the average error is between 3% and 10% in different areas of the plain, which indicates the high accuracy of the developed model. In areas with a lack of data and information required for numerical simulation, the proposed model used in this research can be used as a comprehensive model for assessing and predicting groundwater levels based on climatic parameters.
A spatial data integration and visualization approach for occupational health and safety risks management: Application to Algerian electricity and gas company
Authors: Haroun Hayat , Ghomari Abdessamed Réda 
Published: February 2023

AbstractIn the safety 4.0 era, occupational health and safety (OHS) related data has become one of the most valuable assets for organizations. Risk Management in the OHS field is a data‐driven process. However, geospatial data has not been fully considered and few works have used visualization for decision‐making purposes. Our research was conducted using a design science research methodology. It is a methodology for creating and evaluating IT artifacts to solve identified organizational problems. We used Wang's safety intelligence framework and the recommendations of the ISO 45001 model from extant literature to inform the Design. While creating our artifact, we chose to make an inventory of occupational risk prevention practices in Algeria. A qualitative study using interviews with experts in the field consolidated the requirements for such a system. The key findings from the analysis of collected data state that the development of safety data‐driven decision‐making requires top management support and involvement, which is in line with previous studies. A second concern is the availability of spatial data. The designed artifact is an approach called spatial data integration and visualization approach for occupational health and safety management systems (SDIVA‐OHSMS). SDIVA‐OHSMS provides a practical approach for organizations in charge of OHS services to implement OHS data‐driven decision‐making solutions highlighting spatial and semantic dimensions. The evaluation was performed through a representative case study within the Algerian electricity and gas company (Sonelgaz), employing expert opinion and software implementation. As a result, experts concluded that such systems could provide a more comprehensive and accurate view of occupational health issues and guide further prevention policies.
Evaluation of a transitions clinic to bridge emergency department and primary care
Authors: Zhang Amanda , Spiegel Thomas , Bundy Andrea , Sullivan Kate , Green Geneatra , Chia Stephanie , Krishnamurthy Rajlakshmi , Press Valerie G. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractBackgroundSuboptimal transitions from the emergency department (ED) to ambulatory settings contribute to poor clinical outcomes and unnecessary nonurgent ED utilization. Care transition clinics (CTCs) are a potential solution by providing ED follow‐up and facilitating the bridge to longer‐term primary care.ObjectiveThe objective was to evaluate the implementation of an ED transitions clinic on 30‐day ED revisits and hospital readmissions.DesignsRetrospective cross‐sectional study.Settings and ParticipantsThis study included adults 18 years and older discharged from the ED and reeferred to the CTC.Main Outcome and MeasuresAppointment attendance, follow‐up time, and frequencies of care type provided were computed to assess clinic utilization. Rates of 30‐day ED revisit and hospital admission were compared between completed and missed appointments using logistic regression.ResultsBetween March 2021 and March 2022, 373 patients were referred to the CTC totaling 405 appointments. Half (53%) of appointments were completed with a median follow‐up time of 4 days (IQR = [2, 7]). The most common care types provided were wound care (44%) and clinical problem management (33%), with wound care appointments more likely to be completed compared with clinical appointments (OR = 1.7, CI = [1.1, 2.8], p = .03). Patients who completed their CTC appointment were 50% less likely to return to the ED in 30 days compared with those who did not complete their appointment (OR = 0.51, CI = [0.27, 0.98], p < .05). No effect was seen for CTC appointment completion on hospital readmission. Transition clinics are a viable method to provide timely access to follow‐up for patients discharged from the ED and may help reduce excess ED use for ambulatory care needs.
Assessment of sustainable development status of micro and small enterprises in Debre Berhan town, central Ethiopia
Authors: Alemayehu Arragaw , Bekele Demisash 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThis study investigates the sustainable development status of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Debre Berhan town in five major manufacturing sub‐sectors (textile and garment, agro‐processing, woodwork, food processing and beverage and metal works and engineering). The sustainable development status of the selected MSEs was evaluated using 16 indicators for the three pillars of sustainable development (economic, social and environmental). The results showed that economic sustainability was at a ‘low’ level, while social and environmental sustainability and the aggregate index were at ‘moderate’ levels. Therefore, integrated support is required to overcome the identified challenges MSEs face to achieve sustainable development.
Placental glycotype of the caviomorph rodent Lagostomus maximus and its evolution within Eutheria
Authors: Acuña Francisco , Carril Julieta , Portiansky Enrique L. , Flamini Mirta A. , Miglino María A. , Barbeito Claudio G. 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThe main evolutionary milestone in the oviparity–viviparity transition is placentation. The placenta is an organ with great morphological diversity among eutherians. The expression of different glycosidic residues (Gr) in the near‐term placenta constitutes its glycotype. In this study, the expression of different Gr was determined by lectin histochemistry in early, midterm, and near‐term placentas of the plains viscacha (Lagostomus maximus), a caviomorph rodent with the highest poliovulatory rate and embryonic resorption rate among eutherians. Besides, a matrix with the expression of each Gr in the exchange trophoblast of viscacha and other eutherians was constructed to map and infer phylogenetic and evolutionary relationships. Between early, midterm, and near‐term placentas, variations in the pattern expression of Gr were observed. The glycotype of the near‐term placenta is composed of a high diversity of Gr. Reconstruction of the ancestral state for each Gr present in the near‐term placenta showed a diverse scenario: some sugars were common to the species of Placentalia included in this study. In the analyzed species with synepitheliochorial and epitheliochorial placentas, no differential glycosylation patterns between them were observed. In species with invasive placentas, such as the endotheliochorial placentas of Carnivora, some common Gr were detected among them, while others were species‐specific. In species with hemochorial placenta, the same Gr are shared. Particularly, in the viscacha greater differences with species of the Hominidae and even Muridae families were observed. Nevertheless, greater similarities with other caviomorph rodents were detected. Placental glycotype of each species constitutes an excellent tool to achieve phylogenetic and evolutionary inferences among eutherians.
Contrasts Between Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging and Dynamic Contrast‐Enhanced MR in Diagnosing Malignancies of Breast Nonmass Enhancement Lesions Based on Morphologic Assessment
Authors: Li Yan , Chen Jun , Yang Zhenlu , Fan Chanyuan , Qin Yanjin , Tang Caili , Yin Ting , Ai Tao , Xia Liming 
Published: February 2023

BackgroundNonmass enhancement (NME) breast lesions are considered to be the leading cause of unnecessary biopsies. Diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI) or dynamic contrast‐enhanced (DCE) sequences are typically used to differentiate between benign and malignant NMEs. It is important to know which one is more effective and reliable.PurposeTo compare the diagnostic performance of DCE curves and DWI in discriminating benign and malignant NME lesions on the basis of morphologic characteristics assessment on contrast‐enhanced (CE)‐MRI images.Study TypeRetrospective.SubjectsA total of 180 patients with 184 lesions in the training cohort and 75 patients with 77 lesions in the validation cohort with pathological results.Field Strength/SequenceA 3.0 T/multi‐b‐value DWI (b values = 0, 50, 1000, and 2000 sec/mm2) and time‐resolved angiography with stochastic trajectories and volume‐interpolated breath‐hold examination (TWIST‐VIBE) sequence.AssessmentIn the training cohort, a diagnostic model for morphology based on the distribution and internal enhancement characteristics was first constructed. The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) model (ADC + morphology) and the time‐intensity curves (TIC) model (TIC + morphology) were then established using binary logistic regression with pathological results as the reference standard. Both models were compared for sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve (AUC) in the training and the validation cohort.Statistical TestsReceiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and two‐sample t‐tests/Mann–Whitney U‐test/Chi‐square test were performed. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsFor the TIC/ADC model in the training cohort, sensitivities were 0.924/0.814, specificities were 0.615/0.615, and AUCs were 0.811 (95%, 0.727, 0.894)/0.769 (95%, 0.681, 0.856). The AUC of the TIC‐ADC combined model was significantly higher than ADC model alone, while comparable with the TIC model (P = 0.494). In the validation cohort, the AUCs of TIC/ADC model were 0.799/0.635.Data ConclusionBased on the morphologic analyses, the performance of the TIC model was found to be superior than the ADC model for differentiating between benign and malignant NME lesions.Evidence Level4.Technical EfficacyStage 2.
Tumor cell vaccine combined with Newcastle disease virus promote immunotherapy of lung cancer
Authors: Wang Hui , Nan Fulong , Zeng Zhou , Zhang Xueming , Ke Dingxin , Zhang Shuyun , Zhou Xiaoqiong , Niu Delei , Fan Tianyu , Jiang Shasha , Zhang Xianjuan , Wang Yunyang , Wang Bin , Zhang Wanming 
Published: February 2023

AbstractLung cancer is a fatal disease with the highest worldwide morbidity and mortality rates. Despite recent advances in targeted therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors for cancer, their efficacy remained limited. Therefore, we designed a Newcastle disease virus (NDV)‐modified tumor whole‐cell vaccine as a therapeutic vaccine and identified its antigen presentation level to develop effective immunotherapy. Then, we calculated the therapeutic and immune‐stimulating effects of NDV‐modified lung cancer cell vaccine and intratumoral NDV injection combination on tumor‐bearing mice. The results showed that the immunogenic cell death (ICD) expression in NDV‐modified lung cancer cell vaccine stimulates dendritic cell maturation and T cell activation in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, NDV‐modified lung cancer cell vaccine combined with intratumoral NDV injection could significantly inhibit tumor growth and enhance the differentiation of Th1 cells and Inflammatory cell infiltration in vivo, leading to an excellent immunotherapeutic effect. Therefore, our results revealed that NDV‐modified lung cancer cell vaccine combined with intratumoral NDV injection could promote antigen presentation and induce a strong antitumor immune response, which provided a promising combined therapy strategy for tumor immunotherapy.
A new glutamine synthetase index to evaluate hepatic lobular restoration in advanced fibrosis during anti‐HBV therapy
Authors: Chen Shuyan , Wang Bingqiong , Zhou Jialing , Wu Xiaoning , Meng Tongtong , Liu Hui , Wang Tailing , Zhao Xinyan , Wu Shanshan , Kong Yuanyuan , Ou Xiaojuan , Jia Jidong , Wee Aileen , You Hong , Sun Yameng 
Published: February 2023

AbstractHepatic lobular architecture distortion is a deleterious turning point and a crucial histological feature of advanced liver fibrosis in chronic liver diseases. Regression of fibrosis has been documented in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. However, whether lobular architecture could be restored following fibrosis regression after antiviral therapy is still unclear. Glutamine synthetase (GS) is generally expressed by perivenular hepatocytes around hepatic veins (HV). In this study, we defined abnormal lobular architecture (GSPT) as GS expressing in the vicinity of portal tracts (PT), which denotes parenchymal extinction and lobular collapse. We defined normal lobular architecture (GSHV) as GS positivity area not approximating PTs. Therefore, we propose a new GS‐index, defined as the percentage of GSHV/(GSHV + GSPT), to evaluate the extent of architectural disruption and restoration. We evaluated 43 CHB patients with advanced fibrosis (Ishak stage ≥4). Posttreatment liver biopsy was performed after 78 weeks of anti‐HBV therapy. The median GS‐index improved from 7% (interquartile range [IQR]: 0%–23%) at baseline to 36% (IQR: 20%–57%) at Week 78 (p < 0.001). Totals of 22 patients (51%) had significant GS‐index improvement from 0% (IQR: 0%–13%) to 55% (IQR: 44%–81%), while the other half had almost no change between 17% (IQR: 0%–33%) to 20% (IQR: 12%–31%). When GS‐index78w ≥ 50% was used to define hepatic lobular restoration, 37% of patients (16/43) achieved lobular restoration, with much improvement in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels (median value of ∆/Baseline in ALT: restored vs. nonrestored was 79.1% vs. 48.8%, p = 0.018; median value of ∆/Baseline in AST: restored vs. nonrestored was 69.1% vs. 32.5%, p = 0.005). More importantly, lobular restoration correlated with fibrosis regression (median value of ∆/Baseline in Ishak stage: restored vs. nonrestored was 25.0% vs. 0%, p = 0.008). Therefore, in the era of antiviral therapy for CHB, restoration of hepatic lobular architecture is achievable in patients with advanced fibrosis. GS‐index provides additional insight into fibrosis regression that goes beyond collagen degradation.
Ear‐looped face masks associated retro‐auricular abscesses during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Duek Irit , Matot Sofi , Baniel Avital , Neiderman Narin N. C. , Wasserzug Oshri , Oestreicher‐Kedem Yael 
Published: February 2023

AbstractUniversal mask‐wearing has become public‐health recommendations and a necessity in daily life since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. Accumulating evidence suggests that facial masks may damage the skin. We present a series of six patients with ear‐looped face mask associated retro‐auricular abscesses (RAAs) from a tertiary referral centre, observed between March 2020 and May 2021. Patients’ past medical history included recurrent skin abscess (n = 2), seborrhoeic dermatitis (n = 1) and pre‐existing postauricular cyst (n = 4). All patients reported prolonged use of ear‐looped face masks. Incision and drainage of the abscesses were carried out in all cases, followed by systemic antibiotic treatment. All patients recovered without complications and no recurrences (follow‐up 11−17 months). We hypothesise that ear‐looped face masks may promote the formation of RAAs. Possible mechanisms include local mechanical pressure, friction, changes in the skin's temperature, humidity and microbia, inducing local inflammation and infection, leading to retro‐auricular sebaceous duct obstruction.
Impact of Land Cover Changes on Reducing Greenhouse Emissions: Site Selection, Baseline Modeling, and Strategic Environmental Assessment of REDD+ Projects
Authors: Parsamehr Koosha , Gholamalifard Mehdi , Kooch Yahya , Azadi Hossein , Scheffran Jürgen 
Published: February 2023

AbstractReducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) is way key to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) while also protecting vulnerable forest ecosystems. The purpose of this study was to recognize suitable areas for REDD+ Programme projects and calculate the reduction in CO2 emissions through the prevention of forest cover degradation in the Central Hyrcanian forests. For this purpose, the cover changes of the Central Hyrcanian forests were assessed using LANDSAT satellite images. Applying the voluntary carbon standard (VCS) methodology and the calibration period 1984–2014 (30 years), forest cover changes were predicted. The results showed that under the business‐as‐usual scenario, 155,698 ha of Central Hyrcanian forests will be declined by 2044. In general, the REDD+ Programme project implementation will prevent the release of 1,209,231 tCO2e. Based on the social cost of carbon (SCC) approach, the REDD+ Programme project implementation can save 12,092,310 US$. In addition, this approach can be used for the project design document (PDD) of the forest development mechanism.
Quantifying the effect of a retrogressive thaw slump on soil freeze–thaw erosion in permafrost regions on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, China
Authors: Jiao Chenglong , Wang Yizhao , Shan Yi , He Peifeng , He Junlin 
Published: February 2023

AbstractThermokarst terrain is developing at an accelerating pace in the ice‐rich permafrost on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP), China, and the most dramatic of these terrain‐altering thermokarsts is retrogressive thaw slump (RTS). The freeze–thaw erosion (FTE) impacts are sharply increasing on the Plateau due to RTS, especially as a result of the migration of fine sediments in cold climates, these impacts are still not quantified due to the limitation of hydro‐thermal‐mass transport laws in RTS development. Moreover, it is difficult to assess the impact of RTS on the ecology and environment, especially on soil erosion. This study developed a heat–water‐mass transport coupled model of a RTS in the Beiluhe River Region on the QTP, considering the actual topography, water‐ice phase change, latent heat, and surface heat exchange layer. Based on the observed data of ground temperature, unfrozen water content, and heat flux, the coupled model herein is practicable for presenting the geotemperature regime and groundwater flow in the RTS area, thereby quantifying the ice‐rich permafrost thaw and mass wasting. The results presented indicate that: (1) the seepage velocity of the superficial zone (0–1.5 m depth) is two orders of magnitude higher than that of the permafrost table; (2) the mean ice‐rich permafrost thaw volume was 13.4 m2 from 2016 to 2021; and (3) the cumulative mass transport volume was 22 m2 from July 2020 to September 2021. In addition, the relation between the FTE (shown as the migration of sediments) and the amount of ground ice ablation can be fitted by an exponential equation. This work proposes a reliable method for quantifying the effect of FTE and is helpful to assess the eco‐environmental impacts of RTS.
Mechanically Tunable Terahertz Circular Polarizer with Versatile Functions
Authors: You Xiaolong , Ako Rajour T. , Bhaskaran Madhu , Sriram Sharath , Fumeaux Christophe , Withayachumnankul Withawat 
Published: February 2023

AbstractCircular polarizers that selectively transmit only one handedness of circular polarization are useful for imaging and wireless communications. Conventional circular polarizers involve 3D chiral structures, which impose fabrication challenges, while typically introducing chirality within a limited bandwidth. To overcome the limitations associated with conventional non‐planar designs, a three‐layer metasurface‐based planar circular polarizer exhibiting strong and broadband chirality is presented here. Its superiority over existing multilayer designs is derived from a systematic design procedure. Measurement results reveal that the proposed structure maintains a 15‐dB extinction ratio from 251 to 293 GHz for the preferred handedness of circular polarization, leading to a fractional bandwidth of 15.4% with a transmission efficiency above 92.7%. Furthermore, the proposed structure is mechanically tunable to alter its functionality or operation bandwidth. Specifically, through simply rotating the top or bottom metallic layer by 90°, the structure can function as a transmissive quasi‐half‐wave plate that reverses the sense of circular polarization. Moreover, the presented structure can operate at nearby frequency ranges for the aforementioned functionalities by mechanically adjusting the air gap spacings between the metallic layers. Further calculations based on the measured results of each layer suggest that the proposed structure is robust to deviations in the air gap spacings.