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An Acrylonitrile‐Based Copolymer Gel as an NMR Alignment Medium for Extraction of Residual Dipolar Couplings of Small Molecules in Aqueous Solution
Authors: Carvalho Daiane S. , da Silva Danilo G. B. , Hallwass Fernando , Navarro‐Vázquez Armando 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAn NMR weakly‐aligning polymer gel has been prepared by copolymerization of acrylonitrile and 2‐acrylamide‐2‐methyl‐1‐propanesulfonic acid in the presence of 1,4‐butanediol diacrylate as a cross‐linker. The polymer readily swells in water in a large range of temperatures, although the swelling ratio is decreased in saline solutions. The swollen gel can be mechanically compressed, in a reversible way, generating anisotropy, as easily shown in 2H NMR experiments, and allowing measurement of 1DCH residual dipolar couplings (RDCs) through F1‐coupled HSQC experiments. The performance of this gel as a NMR alignment medium was evaluated in several water‐soluble organic molecules and, while it provided RDCs of proper size for sucrose and even such as small molecule as 5‐norbornen‐2‐ol, in the case of azidothymidine and cefuroxime sodium salt the strong interaction of these molecules with the gel prevented successful extraction of the RDCs.
Financial constraints and corporate greenwashing strategies in China
Authors: Xia Fan , Chen Jiaying , Yang Xue , Li Xiaoliang , Zhang Bing 
Published: January 2023

AbstractCorporate environmental responsibility, in response to the call for sustainable development, has become a critical ethical capital for companies to increase firm values and to obtain resources. However, this also gives rise to the concern of “greenwashing” that companies may selectively release environmental performance information to mislead the public and investors. Using the administrative environmental penalty data of all listed companies in China from 2017 to 2018, this research examines the corporate's greenwashing strategies. Our results show that greenwashing by listed companies in China is widespread, that only 13.6% environmental penalties have been disclosed by companies during our studied period. Companies choose to greenwash environmental performance mainly due to future demand for investment and financing, and companies with higher debt levels are found more likely to engage in greenwashing. Our findings suggest that it is not a rare practice for Chinese companies to risk their business ethics to pursue economic interests. It is necessary to enforce environmental information disclosure for listed companies in China and to increase their costs of unethical behaviors.
Doing well and being responsible: The impact of corporate social responsibility legitimacy on responsible entrepreneurship
Authors: Adomako Samuel , Tran Mai Dong 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis article examines the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) legitimacy on responsible entrepreneurship. It also analyses the contingent factors that influence the relationship between CSR legitimacy and responsible entrepreneurship. While studies on CSR legitimacy are burgeoning, studies analyzing contingent factors and boundary conditions surrounding CSR legitimacy theory are sparse. We extend legitimacy theory by estimating a contingent model that examines the effect of local embeddedness and CSR commitment on the relationship between CSR legitimacy and responsible entrepreneurship. Utilizing time‐lagged data collected from 282 entrepreneurs in Vietnam, we demonstrate that CSR legitimacy positively influences responsible entrepreneurship. Further, we find that local embeddedness exacerbates the potency of CSR legitimacy as a driver of responsible entrepreneurship. Additionally, our results show that this moderation is conditioned by CSR commitment. Specifically, the moderating effect of local embeddedness on the linkage between CSR legitimacy and responsible entrepreneurship is stronger when CSR commitment is high. These findings improve the conceptual scope and generalisability of CSR legitimacy as a driver of responsible entrepreneurship in non‐Western contexts.
Reading and spelling profiles of adult poor readers: Phonological, orthographic and morphological considerations
Authors: Cheema Kulpreet , Fleming Cassidy , Craig Julia , Hodgetts William E. , Cummine Jacqueline 
Published: January 2023

Reading and spelling skills are important to communicate in today's literate society, however, the underlying processes of spelling skills are under‐researched compared to reading skills. Our goals were to (a) study how the component skills of phonological, orthographic and morphological awareness are different in adults with and without reading difficulties, and (b) characterize the relationship between the component skills and reading and spelling performance in both skilled and poor readers. Participants (N = 37, N = 15 with reading impairments and N = 22 skilled readers) took part in the study where they completed several literacy‐based measures. We performed a series of mixed ANOVAs to study the between‐group differences in performance and the relationship between different literacy outcomes, respectively. We found evidence for poor phonological and morphological awareness in the poor readers compared to the skilled readers. We also found differential relationships between the component skills and reading and spelling behavior. Specifically, sound awareness was significantly related to reading and spelling measures in the skilled readers, whereas morphological and sound awareness played an important role in the same skills in the poor readers. We discuss these findings in the context of potential remediation strategies for adults with persistent literacy impairments.
Differentiating types of dietary restraint and their momentary relations with loss‐of‐control eating
Authors: Manasse Stephanie M. , Lampe Elizabeth W. , Abber Sophie R. , Fitzpatrick Brighid , Srivastava Paakhi , Juarascio Adrienne S. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractObjectiveDespite evidence supporting the link between dietary restraint (i.e., attempts at dietary restriction) and loss of control (LOC) eating among individuals with binge‐spectrum eating disorders (EDs), some research suggests that dietary restraint may not be linked to LOC eating in all contexts. It is currently unknown how often dietary restraint results in successful dietary restriction, or which types of restraint/restriction confer highest risk for LOC eating. Furthermore, little research has evaluated momentary, temporal associations between dietary restraint and LOC eating. Thus, the present study aimed to (1) characterize dietary restraint and restriction, among individuals with LOC eating, and (2) examine temporal relationships between restraint/restriction and LOC eating within‐ and between‐subjects.MethodThe current study recruited adults with binge spectrum EDs (n = 96, 80.4% female) to complete a 7–14‐day ecological momentary assessment protocol assessing ED symptoms. Multilevel models and linear regression evaluated within‐ and between‐subjects associations between momentary restraint/restriction and LOC eating, respectively.ResultsAttempted avoidance of enjoyable foods, limiting the amount eaten, and any restraint predicted greater likelihood of LOC eating at the next survey. Attempts to delay eating predicted reduced likelihood of LOC eating at the next survey, though this effect was no longer statistically significant after correcting for multiple comparisons. Diagnostic presentation moderated the association between attempted avoidance of enjoyable foods and LOC eating such that this association was significantly stronger for those on the BN‐spectrum.DiscussionDietary restraint seems to be more predictive of LOC eating than dietary restriction both within‐ and between‐subjects. Future treatments should target dietary restraint to reduce LOC eating.Public SignificanceSome research suggests that dietary restriction (i.e., reduced calorie intake) and restraint (i.e., attempted restriction) may not be linked to LOC eating in all contexts. We found that dietary restraint is more predictive of LOC eating than dietary restriction both within and between individuals. Future treatments should target dietary restraint to reduce LOC eating.
Prognostic implication of a novel right ventricular injury score in septic patients
Authors: Zhang Hongmin , Zhang Dingding , Wang Xiaoting , Liu Ye , Lian Hui , Zhang Qing , Zhao Hua , Chen Xiukai , Liu Dawei 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAimsWe aim to investigate the prognostic value of a right ventricular (RV) injury score based on the concept of RV dilation, RV systolic dysfunction, and RV‐pulmonary arterial (PA) decoupling in septic patients and to explore whether the RV injury (RVI) score can be used to grade the severity of RV dysfunction in these patients.Methods and resultsSeptic patients admitted to the ICU were prospectively included. We collected haemodynamic and echocardiographic parameters as well as prognostic information. RV dilation was defined as right and left ventricular end‐diastolic area ratio (R/LVEDA) > 2/3. RVSD was defined as tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) < 17 mm, right ventricular fractional area change (FAC) < 35%, or peak velocity of tricuspid annulus via tissue Doppler (S′) < 10 cm/s. RV‐PA decoupling was represented by the TAPSE/pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (PASP) ratio. RVI score were determined by the presence of the following findings: RVSD, RV dilation, and RV‐PA decoupling, that is, one point for each finding. A total of 327 patients were enrolled in this study, among whom 276 survived and 51 died at 30 days after admission. Overall, 18.0% had RV dilation, 35.8% had RVSD, and 21.4% had RV‐PA decoupling, with an appreciable overlap present. A multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that RV dilation (HR: 2.19, 95% CI: 1.19–4.01, P = 0.011), RVSD (HR: 2.25, 95% CI: 1.23–4.13, P = 0.009) and RV‐PA decoupling (HR: 2.08, 95% CI: 1.19–3.65, P = 0.011) were independently associated with a 30 day mortality. Furthermore, RVI score was also an independent predictor, displayed additive effect with respect to 30 day mortality (RVI score 1 vs. RVI score 0, HR: 2.94, 95% CI: 1.20–7.20, P = 0.018; RVI score 2 vs. RVI score 0, HR: 3.20, 95% CI: 1.28–7.98, P = 0.013; RVI score 3 vs. RVI score 0, HR: 7.17, 95% CI: 2.65–19.38, P < 0.001), and had the best performance in model goodness of fit, discrimination and variance explained than the other RV indices.ConclusionsThe RVI score was independently related to 30 day mortality and had the potential to grade the severity of RV dysfunction in septic patients.
CAD‐integrated parametric modular construction design
Authors: Teschemacher Tobias , Bletzinger Kai‐Uwe 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThis publication presents a novel CAD‐integrated avenue for structural analyses of modular constructions, by applying the isogeometric analysis. The approach relies on trimming of segments from an original geometry and allows accordingly to introduce kinematics at the interfaces and to assess the connections of the parametrically defined modules. The proposed research is presented along some exemplary structures.
Multiobjective optimization of free convection through a nonuniform cabinet filled with porous media
Authors: Azzawi Itimad D. J. , Khalil Wissam H. , Al‐damook Amer 
Published: January 2023

AbstractIn the current study, multiobjective optimization and numerical simulation were used to evaluate free convection through a nonuniform cabinet, which has several technical applications, such as cooling techniques, solar air collectors, and heat sinks. The new aspect of the current study is to compute the maximum free convection within an irregular L‐shaped cavity filled with porous media using both computational analysis and response surface methodology (RSM). Moreover, the impacts of constant coefficients, such as aspect ratios of the horizontal (ARh), vertical (ARv), and Darcy numbers (Da) on the Nusselt number (Nuave), Nusselt number maximization (NNM), the temperature of the surface (Ts), and entropy (S) are studied and discussed to evaluate their effect on the thermal performance. The results showed that when Da, ARh, and ARv increase, Nuave improves while the Ts and S decline and the largest desirability is achieved at ARh = 0.9, ARv = 0.9, and Da = 10−1. Additionally, when compared with the subpar design data, the largest gain in NNM was 26.7 times, while the biggest decreases in surface temperature and entropy were 59% and 97%, respectively. As a result, the combination of the numerical simulation and RSM study produces a novel strategy and insightful suggestions for the ideal cooling L‐shaped cabinet design.
Multiple protein‐patterned surface plasmon resonance biochip for the detection of human immunoglobulin‐G
Authors: Kashyap Ritayan , Boro Pearleshwari Rani , Yasmin Rafika , Nath Jugabrat , Sonowal Durlav , Doley Robin , Mondal Biplob 
Published: January 2023

AbstractA portable surface plasmon resonance (SPR) measurement prototype integrated with a multiple protein‐patterned SPR biochip is introduced for label‐free and selective detection of human immunoglobulin‐G (H‐IgG). The polyclonal anti‐H‐IgG antibodies derived from goat, rabbit, and mouse were immobilized through polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microchannels to fabricate the patterned SPR biochip. The PDMS surface was functionalized using 3‐aminopropyltrimethoxysilane and bonded to carbodiimide‐activated gold substrates to construct irreversibly bonded hydrophilic microfluidic chip at room temperature. For SPR measurement, a custom‐made system is developed with a high angular scanning accuracy of 0.005° and a wide scanning range of 30°–80° that avoids the conventional requirement of expensive goniometric stages and detector arrays. The SPR biochip immobilized with 750 μg/mL goat anti‐H‐IgG demonstrated detection of H‐IgG with a detection limits of 15 μg/mL, and linear response through a wide concentration range (15–225 μg/mL) of high coefficient of determination (R2 = 0.99661). The selectivity of the sensor was investigated by exposing them to two different non‐specific targets (bovine serum albumin and polyvalent antivenom). The results indicate negligible sensor response towards nonspecific targets (0.25° for 30 μg/mL bovine serum albumin (BSA) and 0.25° for 30 μg/mL polyvalent antivenom) in comparison to H‐IgG (1.5° for 30 μg/mL).
Adverse childhood experiences as context for youth assessment and diagnosis
Authors: Johnson Kaprea F. , Cheng Shonn , Brookover Dana L. , Zyromski Brett 
Published: January 2023

AbstractAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) should be considered as context for assessment and diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems for youth aged 0–18. The researchers conducted a cross‐sectional study, using the public data set from the 2017–2018 National Survey of Children's Health, which represented 52,000 households of a nationally representative sample of children ages 0–17. The parent/caregiver participants reported their children aged 0–5 had higher odds than children aged 6–11 and 12–17 of a one‐unit increase in ACEs, resulting in anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems. Professional counselors can use the results as a basis to consider ACEs‐informed assessment and diagnosis practices when working with youth who present with mental health or behavior problems.
Hydrogen production on nano Al2O3 surface by water splitting using gamma radiation
Authors: Ali Imran , Mahmudov Hokman , Imanova Gunel , Suleymanov Telman , Hameed Ahmed M. , Alharbi Ahmed 
Published: January 2023

AbstractOBJECTIVESDue to changes in climate and the estimation of fossil fuel exploitation in the future, there is a great demand for green energy. Therefore, hydrogen production was studied by water splitting using Al2O3 nanoparticles as a radiation catalyst with gamma rays irradiationEXPERIMENTALThe effects of different particle sizes, surface area, amounts of radiation catalyst and the time of gamma rays irradiation were studied. The kinetics of hydrogen generated by the water decomposition of the water system with Al2O3 nanoparticles were also studied. It was determined that the hydrogen produced by water splitting with smaller‐sized nanoparticles was 1.4–1.6 times greater than the large‐sized catalysts.RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONThe best conditions were 5 nm particle size, 250 mm2/g surface area, 0.25 g amount and 10 h time (5.97 molecules/100 eV). The equivalent dispersal of radiation nanocatalyst (alumina) in water and greatly more sorption of water on the catalyst surface caused more effective radiolysis. The mechanism of water splitting and radiolysis was also established.CONCLUSIONThe reported method may be used in the future for hydrogen production on an industrial scale. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Biodegradation of phenolic compounds from grape pomace of Vitis vinifera Asyrtiko by Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Authors: Belenioti Maria , Mathioudaki Eirini , Spyridaki Evrykleia , Ghanotakis Demetrios , Chaniotakis Nikolaos 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDGrape pomace from Vitis vinifera Asssyrtiko is an important sub‐product of the Greek wine industry. However, its accumulation is a serious problem with a negative environmental impact. Grape pomace is rich in bioactive compounds and its utilization for alternative uses, such as a fertilizer, is an interesting area of research. On the other hand, its high concentration of phenolic compounds inhibits germination processes. Therefore, there is a need to decrease the high phenolic level in grape pomace before it can be used as a fertilizer. The main objective of our study is the fast reduction of polyphenols in grape pomace, and more specifically catechin and epicatechin in Vitis vinifera Assyrtiko. For this purpose, Chlamydomonas reinhardii was used for polyphenol biodegradation in grape pomace extract. It is shown that the bioremediation proceeds very fast, while the final product has a high potential to be used as a soil conditioner.RESULTSThe results of this study identify that after 6 days of cultivation, C. reinhardtii was able to reduce the total polyphenolic amount by 43%, while catechin and epicatechin were decreased by 100%. In addition, it is shown that the final aqueous product is rich in minerals, such as sodium, phosphorus and potassium.CONCLUSIONSThrough this work we were able to develop a method that allows for the efficient decrease of polyphenols in grape pomace. C. reinhardtii biodegrades a sufficient amount of polyphenols in grape pomace with a high rate, while the product obtained 6 days after cultivation contains high concentrations of minerals and low levels of polyphenols. These results suggest that there is a great potential in using the Vitis vinifera Asssyrtiko biodegraded product as a soil conditioner. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Efficient degradation of organophosphorus herbicide by free‐standing 3D reduced graphene oxide supported nFe3O4 catalytic‐activated persulfate
Authors: Zhao Chuanqi , Li Yajuan , Liu Xixiang , Shi Qin , Song Zefeng 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDOrganophosphorus herbicides in water are an increasingly critical environmental problem. Given this challenge, a free‐standing 3D reduced graphene oxide (GO) foam supporting Fe3O4 nanoparticles (3D‐rGO‐Fe3O4) was synthesized using GO as a precursor and applied as an efficient persulfate activator for glyphosate (GLY) degradation.RESULTSThe effects of Fe3O4 mass, pH, oxidant dosage, temperature and common ions on GLY degradation were investigated in detail. Analytical techniques using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR) and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) indicated that the 3D foam prevented aggregation of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles by in situ uniform formation on GO nanosheets. The addition of Fe was vitally important for activation of the oxidation system. The results of batch‐scale experiments illustrated that the GLY degradation efficiency reached 96.8% with initial GLY concentration 30 mg L−1, graphene:Fe3O4 mass ratio 1:7, solution pH 4 and persulfate mass 48 mg. High temperatures could significantly facilitate GLY degradation. Additionally, the 3D‐rGO‐Fe3O4 material proved highly stable according to the replicated test results. Furthermore, EPR test results revealed that Na2S2O8 catalytic activation by 3D‐rGO‐Fe3O4 mainly produced ·OH and SO4−·, and the predominant free radical was SO4−· in the current experiment.CONCLUSIONThe results indicate that 3D‐rGO‐Fe3O4 has good catalytic activity and stability, and, accordingly, has high application prospects for the remediation of organophosphorus herbicide‐contaminated water. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Characteristics of Nasal Foreign Bodies and Equipment on Complications During Removal Procedures
Authors: Tochigi Kosuke , Miyashita Keisuke , Aoki Satoshi , Sakamoto Hikaru , Omura Kazuhiro , Tanaka Yasuhiro 
Published: January 2023

ObjectiveThe treatment of nasal foreign bodies involves safe and reliable removal. Few reports have investigated the relationship between equipment and the incidence of complications.MethodsThis retrospective study included 300 patients with nasal foreign bodies (average: 3.28 years, interquartile range: 2–4 years). Patients' background, characteristics of nasal foreign body, equipment to remove the nasal foreign body, and complications were obtained from medical records. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson's chi‐square test for associated factors and the incidence of epistaxis among the complications.ResultsNasal foreign bodies were found and removed in 256 patients. Forceps, hooks, suction, modified paper clips, and cotton swabs were mainly used to remove the nasal foreign bodies. Epistaxis due to the removal procedure was observed in 26 patients. The occurrence of epistaxis differed depending on the equipment (p = 0.077) and was less frequent in suction and paper clips than in forceps (p < 0.05 and p = 0.077). Epistaxis was not observed when a cotton swab was used. Aspiration and septal perforation were not observed. A statistical relationship was not detected between the hardness of foreign bodies and the occurrence of epistaxis (p = 0.251). The incidence of epistaxis was higher in cases nasal foreign bodies remained for 1 day and over than in cases foreign bodies were removed within 1 day (p < 0.05).ConclusionsThis study revealed that suction, modified paper clips, and cotton swabs could be beneficial options for minimizing complications in the removal of nasal foreign bodies.Level of Evidence4 Laryngoscope, 133:2553–2557, 2023