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In Situ Characterization of Competitive (De)Lithiation in Silicon/Graphite Composite Electrodes via Electrode Curvature Measurement
Authors: Li Min , Liu Huibing , Song Yicheng , Lu Bo , Zhang Junqian 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn silicon/graphite (Si/Gr) composite electrodes for lithium‐ion batteries, which have recently garnered significant attention, the competitive (de)lithiation between Si and Gr is recognized as crucial for understanding the internal electrochemical processes. In this work, an in‐situ method to characterize this competitive behavior is proposed, utilizing a self‐developed electrode curvature measurement system. After validating the parallel electrode configuration and the model battery, curvature measurements are simultaneously conducted on the parallel Si and Gr cantilevered electrodes throughout electrochemical cycling. Subsequently, by calibrating the correlation between capacity and curvature of the Gr electrode, the capacity evolution of Si and Gr within the Si/Gr electrode is determined, shedding light on the underlying competitive (de)lithiation behavior. During lithiation, the process transitions from “Si‐dominant” to “Gr‐dominant” and eventually reaching a “synchronous” stage. For delithiation, it moves from “Gr‐dominant” to “Si‐dominant”. The method proposed in this work, based on the measurement of macroscopic electrode deformation, offers a novel perspective for characterizing competitive (de)lithiation in electrodes with multiphase active materials.
Treatment of focal anaplastic Wilms tumor: A report from the Children's Oncology Group AREN0321 and AREN03B2 studies
Authors: Armstrong Amy E. , Daw Najat C. , Renfro Lindsay A. , Geller James I. , Kalapurakal John A. , Khanna Geetika , Paulino Arnold C. , Perlman Elizabeth J. , Ehrlich Peter F. , Gow Kenneth W. , Warwick Anne B. , Grundy Paul E. , Fernandez Conrad V. , Mullen Elizabeth A. , Dome Jeffrey S. ,   the Children's Oncology Group AREN0321 and AREN03B2 Study Committees
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackgroundIn the fifth National Wilms Tumor Study, patients received vincristine and dactinomycin (VA) without radiation for stage I focal anaplastic Wilms tumor (FAWT) and VA plus doxorubicin (DD4A) and radiation for stage II–IV FAWT. Four‐year event‐free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) for stage I FAWT were 67.5% and 88.9% and for stage IV FAWT were 61.4% and 71.6%, respectively. Therapy intensification for stage I and IV FAWT was evaluated as secondary objectives in AREN0321.MethodsCentral review in the AREN03B2 Renal Tumors Classification, Biology, and Banking Study confirmed patient stage and tumor histology. Patients were then enrolled in AREN0321 and received DD4A with radiation for stage I–III FAWT and vincristine, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, carboplatin, and etoposide (UH‐1/revised UH‐1) with radiation for stage IV FAWT. Outcomes of patients with FAWT who were treated in AREN0321 (n = 25) and in AREN03B2 (n = 20) treated as per AREN0321 were analyzed.ResultsIn the pooled data analysis from AREN0321 and AREN03B2, 4‐year EFS and OS were both 100% for stage I–II FAWT (n = 21), 82.4% (95% CI, 66.1%–100%) and 87.8% (95% CI, 73.4%–100%) for stage III FAWT (n = 17), respectively, and both 85.7% (95% CI, 63.3%–100%) for stage IV FAWT (n = 7). Four patients enrolled in AREN0321 had events: treatment failure occurred in three patients with stage III FAWT, and one treatment‐related death was observed in a patient with stage IV FAWT following revised UH‐1. No EFS or OS events occurred in patients with FAWT enrolled in AREN03B2 only.ConclusionsPatients with stage I and II FAWT have outstanding survival when treated with DD4A and radiation. Intensification of therapy may have improved survival for stage IV FAWT, albeit with an increased toxicity risk.
Relating spatial turfgrass quality to actual evapotranspiration for precision golf course irrigation
Authors: Meza Karem , Torres‐Rua Alfonso F. , Hipps Lawrence , Kopp Kelly , Straw Chase M. , Kustas William P. , Christiansen Laura , Coopmans Calvin , Gowing Ian 
Published: January 2025

AbstractGolf courses are increasingly affected by water scarcity and climate change. An understanding of spatial variability of actual evapotranspiration (ETa) and turfgrass quality (TQ) site‐specific management zones (SSMZ) is important for the implementation of precision turfgrass management. Therefore, the main objectives of this study were to quantify the relationship between remotely sensed TQ and ETa estimates and to evaluate the spatial variations of TQ and ETa at a golf course in Utah. Ground‐based normalized difference vegetation index was collected using a TCM‐500 sensor, and aerial multispectral and thermal imagery data were acquired from unpiloted aircraft systems (UAS) in 2021, 2022, and 2023. A remote sensing TQ‐random forest (RF) model was developed using six datasets of UAS spectral indices and the RF algorithm. The spatial data were analyzed to determine the correlation between TQ and ETa estimates. The TQ and ETa SSMZ were created and integrated with irrigation heads on the golf course using the Thiessen polygons tool. Results demonstrated that TQ‐RF model was accurate within a root mean square error of 0.05. The correlation between TQ‐RF and ETa was stronger for fairways (R2 = 0.74), tees (R2 = 0.66), and roughs (R2 = 0.75) as compared to greens (R2 = 0.25) and the driving range (R2 = 0.36) on July 20, 2022. Actual evapotranspiration SSMZ, in combination with TQ‐RF SSMZ, is useful for irrigation scheduling, addressing the question of how much and where to irrigate. This study demonstrates the ability of TQ‐RF and ETa SSMZ to identify spatial variation for the purpose of landscape irrigation management in semi‐arid areas.
An in‐silico approach exploring sorghum source:sink balance across sorghum hybrids: How many leaves are enough?
Authors: Marziotte Lucia , Carcedo Ana J. P. , Mayor Laura , Prasad P. V. Vara , Peraza Joaquín A. , Ciampitti Ignacio A. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPrevious literature documented an imbalance for sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] between source (leaves) and sink (grains), favoring the source. Therefore, reducing leaf number, anticipating maturity, and placing the dry‐down with more favorable environment might be advantageous for producers to fit another crop in the rotation. The aims of this study were to (1) evaluate via in‐silico the effects of leaf removal during the grain filling and (2) explore those impacts using a field dataset for sorghum yield. For the first objective, the APSIM (Agricultural Production Systems Simulator) sorghum model was tested with four hybrids across 12 locations in the United States (2015–2023) resulting in an RRMSE (relative root mean squared error) of 25% for yield. As a second step, an APSIM defoliation module was developed using field data of one site‐year, demonstrating an RRMSE of 17% for yield. As a last step, the model was used to simulate the effect of sequential defoliations on yield, across 38 years of weather data (1984–2022), without showing any yield penalties when removing up to four leaves after flowering. Leaf area removal after flowering indicated a positive imbalance in source:sink ratio (i.e., source excess). For the second objective, a field dataset from 21 sorghum hybrids with different attainable leaf numbers and cycle duration did not result in significant yield differences. Early maturity hybrids with fewer leaves give farmers the opportunity to intensify crop sequences. Less focus in sorghum improvement for early relative to late maturing hybrids has been reported; therefore, there is still ample room for future yield gains.
A Three‐Port Quadratic Step‐Up DC–DC Converter With High Gain and Continuous Input Current
Authors: Karimi Hajiabadi Mostafa , Lahooti Eshkevari Alireza , Mosallanejad Ali , Salemnia Ahmad 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis article presents a new three‐port step‐up DC–DC converter with two input ports and one output terminal. This converter structure achieves a higher voltage conversion ratio and better switching device power (SDP) than its multi‐input counterpart circuits. Using the “quadratic” approach to reach high voltage gains and discarding coupled inductors from the topology have avoided voltage spikes on power switches, resulting in higher efficiency compared to other hard‐switched multi‐input counterparts. In addition, the proposed converter can transmit power from one or both inputs to the output, from the output to the inputs, or between the inputs. Besides, common ground and continuous input current for all input ports are two distinct features of the suggested topology that most multi‐input converter structures lack. This paper thoroughly explains the converter operation and confirms its performance using laboratory experiments on a 200‐W hardware prototype. This new topology has been compared with existing competitors, considering several indicators. Comparative studies show that the proposed topology outperforms in terms of gain and SDP. Laboratory results validate the above achievements and exhibit that the maximum achievable efficiency by this method is 94.1%. This converter is suggested for electric vehicles and microgrid applications.
Novel gel‐immersion endoscopic injection sclerotherapy method for prophylactic hemostasis of esophageal varices: A pilot feasibility and safety study (with video)
Authors: Sugawara Noriaki , Iwatsubo Taro , Mori Yosuke , Takayama Kazuki , Sasaki Shun , Nakajima Noriyuki , Tanaka Hironori , Hakoda Akitoshi , Harada Satoshi , Ota Kazuhiro , Takeuchi Toshihisa , Nishikawa Hiroki 
Published: January 2025

AbstractEndoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS) is a useful prophylactic hemostatic procedure for esophageal varices. However, injecting sclerosing agents into blood vessels is technically challenging and often ineffective. Gel‐immersion EIS (GI‐EIS) may facilitate easier intravascular sclerosing agent injection by dilating the varices and enhancing scope stability by maintaining low intra‐gastrointestinal pressure. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this procedure. This retrospective study included 18 patients (14 men and four women; median age, 70 years; age range, 18–83 years) who underwent GI‐EIS at Osaka Medical Pharmaceutical University Hospital between December 1, 2022, and January 30, 2024. Patients who were at least 18 years of age at the time of treatment were included. No patients were excluded from the study. Thirty‐four punctures were performed. The donor vessel angiography success rate was 88.2% (30 of 34 punctures). The clinical success rate was 94.4% (17 of 18 patients). Esophageal varices in most patients disappeared or were reduced by 1 month after treatment. Adverse events related to the procedure included fever (three patients) and chest pain (one patient); however, both were resolved with conservative treatment. No respiratory deterioration due to aspiration occurred during the procedure. The results of this study demonstrate that GI‐EIS is a safe, clinically feasible, and effective treatment option for prophylactic hemostasis of esophageal varices.
Ecohydrological Conditions in Urban Wells and Patterns of Invertebrate Fauna Distribution (Kraków, Poland)
Authors: Dumnicka Elzbieta , Galas Joanna , Krodkiewska Mariola , Pociecha Agnieszka , Żelazny Mirosław , Biernacka Anna , Jelonkiewicz Łukasz 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTGroundwaters are threatened by various kinds of contaminants, especially in cities. The results of an ecohydrological analysis (hydrobiological, chemical and geological) conducted in 91 urban wells in Kraków showed their effect on fauna composition and abundance. In 74 wells, the presence of invertebrates, chiefly characteristic for surface water, as well as Collembola was stated. Copepoda were found in 40 wells, whereas Nematoda, Annelida and Diptera larvae were found at over a dozen sites. Microturbellaria, Rotifera, Ostracoda and Amphipoda were present in only a few wells. The aim of this article was to find the patterns of invertebrates' distribution in the wells to further understanding of their relationships with groundwater chemistry and the geological background. This is especially important in light of the anthropogenic pollution occurring in wells and the desired attainment of the good ecological status of groundwater. According to Student's t‐test, the presence of fauna did not depend on the studied environmental factors, whereas Pearson correlations showed that total fauna abundance and Copepoda occurrence positively correlated with water temperature which was higher in the city in comparison to that in rural wells. The value of the Shannon–Wiener index and the number of taxa negatively correlated with the well's depth. High variations of water chemical parameters caused by mixed lithology and hydrogeology as well as spotty contamination may affect the occurrence of fauna.
Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management Among Indigenous Children and Youth: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kanmiki Edmund Wedam , Fatima Yaqoot , Duong Thuy Linh , Von Senden Roslyn , Ushula Tolassa W. , Mamun Abdullah A. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionIndigenous populations experience a disproportionately higher burden of early onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). To contribute towards addressing this health disparity, evidence‐based culturally appropriate interventions are urgently needed. This systematic review examines interventions designed to improve the prevention and management of T2DM among Indigenous children and youth.MethodsA comprehensive search of five electronic databases was carried out in February 2023 to identify relevant studies published in English. We included studies of all designs involving Indigenous children and youth under 25 years of age. An adapted version of the National Institute of Health (NIH) quality assessment tool for pre‐post intervention studies was used for quality assessment. Due to the heterogeneity of methods used by reviewed publications, the convergent integrated approach developed by Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for mixed‐method systematic reviews was employed in the analysis. Prospero registration ID: CRD42023423671.ResultsThe search identified 1127 publications, and 25 studies with a total of 4594 participants from four countries were eligible after screening. Notably, most (80%) originated from North America. Most interventions involved < 100 participants and lasted 6 months or less (58%). While knowledge and behaviours improved for most interventions, longer and culturally responsive interventions, often combining both community and school‐based elements, demonstrated a greater effect on key anthropometrics and biomarkers associated with the risk of T2DM.ConclusionThis review highlights the urgent need for more research to address T2DM among Indigenous youth. Future research should prioritise culturally appropriate, long‐term interventions that engage communities and empower Indigenous youth to make healthy choices.
Estimating Rapid Diversity Changes During Acute Herbicide Contamination Using Environmental DNA
Authors: Loria Alessandra , Tournayre Orianne , Hébert Marie‐Pier , da Costa Naíla Barbosa , Fugère Vincent , Barrett Rowan D. H. , Beisner Beatrix E. , Gonzalez Andrew , Cristescu Melania E. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems globally is facing severe threats due to various anthropogenic stressors, such as habitat degradation, introduction of invasive species, and pollution. Assessing the effects of human‐induced environmental stressors on population and community persistence requires accurate biodiversity estimates. While environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding has emerged as a promising tool, its effectiveness in capturing rapid biodiversity responses to acute stressors across levels of biological organization (community, population, and intra‐specific levels) remains to be investigated. In this study, we tested the efficacy of eDNA metabarcoding in assessing rapid changes in aquatic zooplankton and insect communities by conducting a two‐month mesocosm experiment with pulses of glyphosate‐based herbicide under contrasting nutrient levels (mesotrophic and eutrophic). We examined the effects of treatments on community assemblages, family richness, and intraspecific diversity, and compared our findings with those obtained through a microscopy approach. Metabarcoding revealed partially congruent ecological findings with microscopy, indicating its potential in assessing rapid community changes. The herbicide induced shifts in community composition and differentially impacted zooplankton and insect family richness (increase in insects, and decrease in crustaceans and rotifers), suggesting a gradient of tolerance to the herbicide among taxa and potential top‐down regulation by insect larvae that may counteract the advantage gained by herbicide‐tolerant zooplankton. Finally, we showed that nutrient enrichment exacerbated the negative effects of the herbicide on intraspecific diversity, highlighting concerns about genetic erosion. Our findings underscore the complexity of responses to herbicide and nutrient enrichment in freshwater ecosystems. We conclude that eDNA metabarcoding can not only be used to estimate rapid changes in invertebrate communities but also provides additional value by offering a broader perspective on diversity dynamics and potential cascading effects at different scales of biological organization.
CO2 Oil Displacement and Geological Storage Status and Prospects
Authors: Tan Fengqi , Jiang Ruihai , Ma Chunmiao , Jing Yuqian , Chen Kai , Lu Yu 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTCCUS‐enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technology relies on the unique properties of CO2 gas in the process of efficient oil displacement while achieving effective storage, which has become one of the most economical and effective measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in today's society and is important for helping to realize the global strategic goal of carbon neutrality. Based on previous research results, this review presents the oil displacement and geological storage mechanisms of CO2 in micropores in the oil and gas fields, and summarizes their respective influencing factors. At the same time, it also summarizes the current research status of CO2‐EOR and geological storage from the perspectives of laboratory experiments and numerical simulations. Moreover, it provides a detailed overview of four key technologies namely, miscibility improvement, swept volume expansion, storage potential assessment and storage safety monitoring, and their field applications. On this basis, this review compares the development status of field applications in Developed Countries and China, analyzes the problems of CCUS‐EOR technology in theoretical research, technology research and development and project industrialization, and points out the future development directions. Results are presented that research on CO2‐EOR and geological storage in Developed Countries such as the United States started early and developed rapidly. A relatively complete industrial chain system has been formed, and the scale and number of CCUS‐EOR projects are far ahead those in China. In China, relevant research started relatively late and developed slowly at the early stage. In recent years, due to the notable attention given to climate change and carbon storage, development efforts in China have gradually intensified. At present, there are more than 20 large‐scale CCUS‐EOR demonstration projects in operation, which are preliminarily ready for industrial promotion. Notably, the world has continued to increase its attention to CCUS‐EOR projects based on national conditions, further improving policy guidance mechanisms, strengthening research and development efforts, promoting the construction of the full‐process industry chain, achieving large‐scale and refined development, and providing theoretical guidance and technical support for realizing the strategic goal of carbon neutrality.
Building Micro‐Foundations for Positive Workplace Relationships: Validation of a Strategic Relational Human Resource Management Measure
Authors: Zhang Qian , Gong Hao , Ouyang Can , Han Jian , Saks Alan M. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTA growing number of studies have recognized the pivotal role of relational Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in fostering positive interpersonal relationships in the workplace. These systems are tailored to fulfill specific relational objectives through collective‐level mechanisms. However, there has been a notable neglect of strategies for establishing the general foundations of positive workplace relationships and the contributions of individual actors in relationship‐building activities. Drawing upon the multilevel micro‐foundational structure framework and strategic human capital theory, this study introduces and validates a new measure of strategic relational HRM (SRHRM) systems. This measure incorporates a set of interrelated HRM practices aimed at reinforcing individual employees' relational knowledge, skills, and abilities, which serve as micro‐foundations for the development and maintenance of workplace relationships. Our methodology encompasses a meticulous validation process for the SRHRM measure. This involves employing four diverse samples from North America and Asia to assess its content validity, internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity, as well as criterion‐related validity. Our findings provide substantial support for the application of the SRHRM measure in future empirical investigations.
Evaluating the Association Between Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (Rs1801131 and Rs1801133) Gene Polymorphisms and Severity of Coronary Lesions in Patients With STEMI and NSTEMI: A Retrospective Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Nazarzadeh Behnam , Ghazanfari Saeedeh sadat , Karimi Farzaneh , Moezibady Seyed ali , Salmani Fatemeh , Dastjerdi Kazem , Mohammadi Hamidreza 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackground and AimsMounting evidence have implicated that rs1801131 and rs1801133, located in the Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene, may emerge as novel biomarkers for coronary artery disease (CAD). The Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score is also an appropriate predictor for revascularization strategy in patients with complex CAD. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between rs1801131 and rs1801133 with the severity of coronary lesions in patients with ST‑Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and Non‑ST‑Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) based on the SYNTAX score.MethodsThis retrospective cross‐sectional study included 96 patients diagnosed with STEMI and NSTEMI from Razi University Hospital between April and September 2019. Ninety‐six patients were diagnosed with STEMI (N = 43) and NSTEMI (N = 53) were recruited from South Khorasan, Iran. The angiographical characteristics of CAD were defined by the SYNTAX score. Genomic DNA was isolated from peripheral blood and genotyped for rs1801131 and rs1801133 using the TaqMan real‐time PCR method.ResultsThe results of the one‐way analysis of variance indicated that there is no association between rs1801131 and rs1801133 with the severity of coronary lesions in patients with STEMI (p = 0.44) and NSTEMI (p = 0.91). However, the two‐way analysis of variance comparison and post‐hoc test demonstrated that rs1801133 in the presence of rs1801131 is correlated with the SYNTAX score in NSTEMI (p = 0.03) and total patients (p = 0.03).ConclusionIn conclusion, our study reveals a significant association between the MTHFR polymorphism rs1801133 and CAD severity, particularly in NSTEMI patients. While rs1801131 showed no correlation, rs1801133 may serve as a valuable genetic biomarker for assessing CAD severity. Further research with larger populations is needed to confirm these findings.