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It starts at home: consumer acceptance of battery storage and response to prosumer models
Authors: McCarthy Breda , Liu Hongbo 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

The deployment of battery storage is crucial to decarbonizing the energy sector and mitigating climate change. The study examines the antecedents of battery storage acceptance and perceptions of prosumer and leasing models. An online survey was conducted with 609 homeowners in Australia, a mature renewable energy market. A two-step econometric model was used to analyze the data. The result shows that an environmental self-identity, subjective norms, the independence motive, technical interest, load-shifting interest, and education levels are positively related to acceptance of battery storage, while worries about battery technology, costs and age are negatively associated with acceptance of battery storage. The results show a general willingness to share and trade electricity. Over a quarter of respondents are interested in acting as prosumers and leasing batteries in return for a credit on the electricity bill. The main contribution to the literature is the insights generated into consumer acceptance of battery storage. Recommendations for practitioners and policymakers are made.
A Concept of Controlling Grover Diffusion Operator: A New Approach to Solve Arbitrary Boolean-Based Problems
Authors: Al-Bayaty Ali , Perkowski Marek 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

A controlled diffuser is designed as a new approach for Grover’s algorithms to search for solutions for arbitrary Boolean oracles, since the conventional diffuser is not capable of searching for solutions for arbitrary Boolean and Phase oracles. This controlled diffuser relies on the states of functional (output) qubit as the reflection of Boolean decisions from a Boolean oracle, without relying on the phase kickback. This article discusses the problems that are designed as Boolean and Phase oracles using the structures of POS, SOP, ESOP, digital logic circuits, and CSP-SAT. Our work concludes that the conventional diffuser only finds the solutions for these problems when their collector gates are in the form of a Boolean AND gate (Toffoli) for Boolean oracles or a multiple-controlled Z gate for Phase oracles, while the controlled diffuser successfully finds the solutions for all Boolean oracles regardless of different Boolean gates of their collector gates, in Grover iterations of O\(\left(\sqrt{\text{N}}\right)\) times. In this article, we proposed new terms of Collector Gate, Calibration Test, and calculated Quantum Cost for this controlled diffuser.
Observational Features of Charge distribution in Earth’s Inner Magnetosphere
Authors: Gao Lai , Zhou Yufei , Ji Yong , Pu Zuyin , Parks George , Russell Christopher , Zeng Gang , Ma Lan , Torbert Roy , Yang Yanyan , Burch James , Shen Chao 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Understanding the motion of charged particles in the electromagnetic field in the inner magnetosphere is essential for space science and space weather. Charge accumulation can occur due to the dipole magnetic and convective electric fields in this region. However, until the recent MMS mission, there were few means to detect charge distribution in situ. We report unambiguous in situ observation of the spatial distribution of the excess charge density in the inner magnetosphere by the magnetospheric multiscale (MMS) mission. We find that a positive (negative) charge accumulates in the dusk (dawn) side inner magnetospheres, which is contrary to the long assumed overall quasi-neutrality of space plasma. These observations and results offer insight into magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling.
Distinct switching of chiral transport in the kagome metals KV3Sb5 and CsV3Sb5
Authors: Guo Chunyu , Delft Maarten van , Gutierrez-Amigo Martin , Chen Dong , Putzke Carsten , Wagner Glenn , Fischer Mark , Neupert Titus , Errea Ion , Vergniory Maia , Wiedmann Steffen , Felser Claudia , Moll Philip 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The kagome metals AV3Sb5 (A=K,Rb,Cs) present an ideal sandbox to study the interrelation between multiple coexisting correlated phases such as charge order and superconductivity. So far, no consensus on the microscopic nature of these states has been reached as the proposals struggle to explain all their exotic physical properties. Among these, field-switchable electric magneto-chiral anisotropy (eMChA) in CsV3Sb5 provides intriguing evidence for a rewindable electronic chirality, yet the other family members have not been likewise investigated. Here, we present a comparative study of magneto-chiral transport between CsV3Sb5 and KV3Sb5. Despite their similar electronic structure, KV3Sb5 displays negligible eMChA, if any, and with no field switchability. This is in stark contrast to the non-saturating eMChA in CsV3Sb5 even in high fields up to 35 T. In light of their similar band structures, the stark difference in eMChA suggests its origin in the correlated states. Clearly, the V kagome nets alone are not sufficient to describe the physics and the interactions with their environment are crucial in determining the nature of their low-temperature state.
Exploring the support needs of parents of young children with Usher syndrome: A qualitative approach.
Authors: Johansen Lauren , O’Hare Fleur , Shepard Emily R , Ayton Lauren N , Pelenstoy Lemuel J , Kearns Lisa S , Galvin Karyn L 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background: Advancements in genetic testing has led to Usher syndrome now being diagnosed at a much earlier ages than in the past. This has created an enormous opportunity to provide early interventions to young children before the onset of vision loss, with the goal of giving families and children the skills and capacity to thrive throughout their lives. Despite these developments, anecdotal reports suggest there are substantial gaps in the services and supports provided to parents of children with Usher syndrome. There is yet to be an empirical investigation into what these support needs are. To address this gap, the current study investigated the support needs of parents and carers of children with Usher syndrome Type 1 when their child was aged 0 to 5 years.
Method: Purposive sampling was used, and six semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of children with Usher syndrome, Type 1. Data was analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Results: Four key support need themes were identified, regarding informal supports, formal supports, formal information, and practical supports.
Conclusions: Findings provide rich information for relevant support groups, policy makers, individual healthcare professionals, and professional governing bodies regarding the education of stakeholders and development and implementation of best-practice treatment guidelines.
Plant community diversity alters the response of ecosystem multifunctionality to multiple global change factors
Authors: Guo Xiao , Xu Zhenwei , Allen Warwick , Yu Xiaona , Hu Yi , Wang Jingfeng , Li Mingyan , Guo Weihua 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBiodiversity is hypothesized to mitigate global change impacts on ecosystem multifunctionality in terrestrial ecosystems. However, potential mechanisms through which biodiversity maintains ecosystem multifunctionality under global change remain unclear. We grew 132 plant communities with two levels of plant diversity, crossed with treatments based on ten global change factors. All global change factors negatively impacted ecosystem multifunctionality, but impacts were stronger in high than low diversity plant communities. We explored potential mechanisms for this unexpected result, finding that the inhibition of selection effects (i.e., covariance between yield of low diversity plant communities and the change in yield in high diversity plant communities) contributed to sensitivity of ecosystem multifunctionality to global change. Specifically, global change factors decreased the abundance of novel functional plants (i.e., legumes) in high but not low diversity plant communities. Moreover, negative impacts of global change on ecosystem multifunctionality were also mediated by increased relative abundance of fungal plant pathogens (identified from metabarcoding of soil samples) and their negative relationship with the abundance of novel functional plants. Taken together, our experiment highlights the importance of protecting high diversity plant communities and legumes, and managing fungal pathogens, to the maintenance of ecosystem multifunctionality when facing complex global change.
From Waste to Wheat: The Impact of Recycled Manganese from Dry Cell Batteries on Water-Stressed Wheat Cultivation
Authors: valson Aparna , Varma Nimisha , Suman Naveen 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Micronutrient deficiencies in soils of India have been reported as a significant hindrance to crop productivity, particularly in the semi-arid regions. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of recycled liquid manganese (2.11% Mn) obtained from dry cell batteries on the growth and yield of wheat plants. Two application methods, foliar application and seed priming, were tested with varying concentrations. Under foliar application, three concentrations were used (0.5%, 0.75%, and 1%), while under seed priming, two concentrations were used (0.05M and 0.1M) combined with different foliar applications. The pot trials showed a significant increase in the yield of wheat with foliar application of manganese. The best results were obtained with 0.75% and 0.5% foliar application, showing early booting and a higher number of plants per 10 cm2. Germination rates were higher in the 0.05M concentration, which combined with 0.75% foliar application, showed the best results. Additionally, resistance to various soil-borne diseases was observed, and the tests were conducted under water stress conditions. Our findings suggest that recycled manganese from dry cell batteries can be an effective and sustainable solution to improve crop yield in regions with micronutrient-deficient soils.
Potential impacts of sediment deposition on nutrient variation in typical decaying litters (Cyperus malaccensi) in coastal marsh of the Min River estuary, Southeast China
Authors: Sun Zhigao , Wang Jie , Chen Bingbing , Hu Xingyun 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Although sediment deposition is an important process in coastal marshes, insufficient information is available about its influence on litter decomposition and nutrient cycle. In order to investigate the potential impacts of sediment deposition on nutrient (C, N, P and S) variations in typical detritus (Cyperus malaccensi) in coastal marsh of the Min River estuary, three one-off deposition treatments (no sediment deposition (0 cm yr− 1, NSD), current sediment deposition (5 cm yr− 1, CSD) and strong sediment deposition (10 cm yr− 1, SSD)) were designed and the field decomposition experiment was conducted during 2016 ~ 2017. Results indicated that sediment deposition showed significant effect on litter decomposition rate, following the order of NSD (0.00735 d− 1) > CSD (0.00508 d− 1) > SSD (0.00378 d− 1) (p < 0.05). The contents of TC in decaying litters in the CSD and SSD treatments were significantly higher than those in the NSD treatment (p < 0.05). The contents of TN and TS in detritus in the three treatments generally showed an increasing trend during 0 ~ 276 days, while those of TP showed increasing tendency after decomposing for 30 days. With increasing deposition depths, the contents of TC, TN, TP or TS in decaying litters generally increased. The differences in decomposition rates and nutrient contents among the three treatments primarily rested with the alterations of substrate quality in detritus. Stocks of C, N, P and S in decaying litters in the three deposition treatments evidenced the export from detritus to the surroundings and, with increasing deposition depths, the release of nutrient from detritus declined greatly. This paper found that strong sediment deposition reduced the nutrient return (particularly for S) from detritus, which, in turn, might alter the nutrient cycle in C. malaccensi marsh greatly.
Efficacy of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF) in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratitis
Authors: Ghalibafan Seyyedehfatemeh , Osei Kwaku , Amescua Guillermo , Sabater Alfonso 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Background/Aims:Neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is a neurodegenerative disease that can lead to corneal hypoesthesia, decreased tear production, and epitheliopathy. Based on the severity of ocular surface damage, NK is classified into 3 stages. Stage 1 NK is characterized by superficial punctate keratopathy, tear film instability, and reduced corneal sensation. The therapeutic efficacy of PRGF eye drops for NK stages 2 and 3 has been previously reported. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of autologous PRGF eye drops in improving corneal sensitivity and other ocular surface clinical signs in patients with stage 1 NK.Methods:Retrospective chart reviewResults:26 eyes of 15 stage 1 NK patients (seven males, eight females), aged 76.3 ± 12.1 years, were included in the study. The mean treatment duration was 2 ± 1.8 months. With PRGF treatment, corneal sensitivity increased from 2.8 to 4.5 cm in 53.8% (14/26) (p < 0.01), TBUT increased from 3.6 to 5.0 s in 69.2% (18/26) (p < 0.01), and Schirmer score increased from 13.7 to 16.8 mm in 80.7% (21/26) of treated eyes (p < 0.01). Similarly, an improvement in corneal staining (punctate epithelial erosions) and MMP-9 levels was seen in 80.7% (n = 21) and 65.4% (n = 17) of treated eyes, respectively. BCVA improvement was seen in 26.9% of treated eyes (n = 7).Conclusions:This study demonstrates the effective role of PRGF therapy in recovering corneal sensation and tear film function and in the healing of corneal erosions in stage 1 NK patients.
Detection of virus in colorectal cancer and the tumor immune microenvironment in EBV-associated colorectal cancer
Authors: Lv dongmei , Zuo Yan , Bibi Asma , Meng Tao , Xu Yuanhong 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background
The role played by oncogenic viruses in colorectal cancer is currently a topic of widespread interest. This study focused on the prevalence of viruses’ infection in colorectal cancer and its association with tumor immune microenvironment.
Methods
A total of 82 colorectal cancer samples were collected from January 2017 to January 2019. Tissue DNA was extracted and the infection rate of Epstein-Barr virus, human papillomavirus (HPV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and human polyomavirus 2 (JCV) in colorectal cancer were detected by the methods of PCR or nested PCR. The differences in the expression of immune microenvironment-related proteins in EBV-associated colorectal cancer (EBVaCRC) and EBV-negative colorectal cancer (EBVnCRC) were analyzed by immunohistochemistry. Clinical characteristics of patients with EBV-associated colorectal cancer were analyzed by by chi-square test and non-parametric test.
Results
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) demonstrated the highest prevalence (18.3%), whereas human papillomavirus (HPV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and JC virus (JCV) were not detected. The expression of immune markers CD3, CD8, CD20, CD56, CD68 and FOXP3 was significantly higher in EBVaCRC than EBVnCRC, while CTLA4 and CD163 expression was not significantly different between the two groups. Moreover, the expression levels of PD-1 and PD-L1, as assessed by IRS scores, were significantly elevated in EBVaCRC compared to EBVnCRC. There were no significant differences in gender, age, tumor size and metastasis, tumor type, and prognosis between EBVaCRC and EBVnCRC patients, except for clinical stage, which was significantly lower in the former.
Conclusion
EBV had the highest detection rate among the common oncogenic viruses of colorectal cancer tested in this study. EBVaCRC has an inflammatory immune microenvironment consisting of increased immune cell infiltration and upregulation of immune checkpoints, and is a candidate for immune checkpoint therapy.
Enhanced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Detection: CT Scan Image Analysis and Noise Reduction with Morphological Dilation
Authors: Pithani Kishan Dev , Vadhi Radhika 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver disease characterized by an accumulation of fat in the liver cells, not caused by alcohol consumption. It is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide and can lead to more severe con- ditions, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. NAFLD is often associated with other metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes, and is closely related to lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity [1]. The diagnosis and management of NAFLD are complex and involve a multidisciplinary approach. Treatment options include lifestyle modifications, pharmacological interventions, and in severe cases, liver transplantation. The increasing prevalence of NAFLD highlights the urgent need for effective prevention and management strategies.
It is a growing health concern in India, given the rise in the incidence of obe- sity and diabetes. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology in 2020, the prevalence of NAFLD in India is estimated to be between 9% and 32%. In accordance with the research population and diagnostic criteria employed, a different study that was published in the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology in 2019 found that the prevalence of NAFLD in India ranges from 9.6–32.3% [2]. The same study also found that the prevalence of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a more severe form of NAFLD, ranged from 1.5–8.4%. These statistics highlight the need for increased awareness and preventive measures to tackle the growing burden of NAFLD in India.
Isolation and characterization of bacterial cellulose produced from soybean whey and soybean hydrolyzate
Authors: Liu Xin , Cao# Liang , Wang Shenao , Huang Li , Zhang Yu , Tian Miaoyi , Li， Xuejiao , Zhang Jinyou 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Soybean whey and soybean hydrolyzate can be used for the biotechnological production of high-value products. Herein, we isolate soybean whey (SW)-and soybean hydrolyzate (SH)-derived bacterial cellulose (BC, produced by kombucha) and characterize it by a range of instrumental techniques to reveal differences in micromorphology, crystallinity, and themal behavior. Studies have shown that the amounts of wet state BC produced from HS, SW and SH was 181 g/L, 47 g/L and 83 g/L, respectively. The instrumental analysis of BC, included SEM, AFM, FT-IR, XRD and TGA. It is shown that the FT-IR spectra of BC have a similar character, but we found differences in the micromorphology,crystallinity and thermal temperature of BC. The minimum average widths of the fibers produced from SH medium was 100 ± 29 nm. The CrI values of BC produced from SH medium was 61.8%. The maximum thermal degradation rate temperature of BC produced from SW medium was 355.73°C. The combined results demonstrate that soybean industrial waste can be used as a cost-effective raw material for BC production.
Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio correlates with mild cognitive impairment and the hippocampal atrophy
Authors: Tang Huihong , Wang Yanjuan , Wang Zang , Yan Gaoliang , Qiao Yong , Xiao Qiaoru , Li Xudong , Wang Dong , Tang Chengchun 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Background and Aim:
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is the intermediate stage of a transitional phase from cognitive changes of normal aging to dementia. The gold standard for diagnosing MCI using cerebro-spinal fluid(CSF) and MRI is either invasive or expensive. Thus, using simple indicators is in urgent need.
Research Design:
In this research, we included 610 patients in the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) database (http://adni.loni.usc.edu) to discuss the correlation of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with MCI and hippocampal atrophy.
Methods and Results
We used a correlation test to show that higher PLR levels significantly correlated with hippocampal volume loss and less cognitive function scale score. We used univariate linear regression to show that PLR level significantly correlated with hippocampal volume. We also used multivariate linear regression to show that PLR level, APOE gene, gender, and age could form a linear regression model to predict patients’ hippocampal volume.
Discussion and Conclusion:
Our research suggested that peripheral immune markers may replace CSF and imaging test results and may provide a measure for initial screening of the MCI and hippocampal atrophy and provide new insights into the prevention and treatment of MCI.
A paintbrush for delivery of nanoparticles and small molecules to live cells with micrometer spatial and millisecond temporal control
Authors: Sandoghdar Vahid , Holler Cornelia , Taylor Richard , Schambony Alexandra , Möckl Leonhard 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Delivery of very small amounts of reagents to cells with micrometer spatial precision and millisecond time resolution is currently out of reach, but would strongly facilitate quantitative studies in cell biology. Here, we present a micropipette-based scheme for brushing a layer of small molecules and nanoparticles onto the live cell membrane from a sub-femtoliter confined volume of a perfusion flow. We characterize our system through both experiment and model and find excellent agreement. We demonstrate several applications that benefit from a controlled brush delivery, such as a direct means to quantify local and long-range membrane mobility and organization as well as dynamical probing of intercellular force signaling.
HOP1 and HAP2 are conserved components of the meiosis-related machinery required for successful mating in Leishmania
Authors: Catta-Preta Carolina , Ferreira Tiago , Ghosh Kashinath , Paun Andrea , Sacks David 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Sexual recombination in Leishmania during development in the sand fly vector has been implicated based on Mendelian parental contributions observed in experimental hybrid genomes. Here, we performed functional analyses using in vitro and in vivo hybridization protocols to assess the importance of conserved meiotic-related genes in recombination and plasmogamy. We report that HOP1 and a HAP2-paralog (HAP2-2) are essential components of the Leishmania meiosis machinery and cell-to-cell fusion mechanism, respectively, since deletion of either gene in one or both parents significantly reduced or completely abrogated mating competence. This is the first report in a trypanosomatid for the involvement of a meiotic protein homolog in genetic exchange, and the first description of a distinct fusogen mediating non-canonical, bilateral function in the hybridizing cells.