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On the relationship between the strength of bonding between topological atoms and the exchange‐correlation energy
Authors: Anisimov Aleksei A. , Ananyev Ivan V. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe titled relationship is considered in this paper in terms of the (de)localization phenomenon and its emanation in the positional coordinate space. The similarity between the strength of bonding of a topological atom (in the sense of the population of the corresponding atomic surface) and the delocalization index is discussed. Based on the hypervirial theorem, a scalar one‐particle field is suggested to visualize the consequences of (de)localization for the formation of bonding.
Improved Photo‐Excited Carriers Transportation of WS2‐O‐Doped‐Graphene Heterostructures for Solar Steam Generation
Authors: Wang Lifeng , Yang Guoliang , Jiang Lu , Ma Yuxi , Liu Dan , Razal Joselito , Lei Weiwei 
Published: December 2022

AbstractTwo‐dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides and graphene have revealed promising applications in optoelectronic and energy storage and conversion. However, there are rare reports of modifying the light‐to‐heat transformation via preparing their heterostructures for solar steam generation. In this work, commercial WS2 and sucrose are utilized as precursors to produce 2D WS2‐O‐doped‐graphene heterostructures (WS2‐O‐graphene) for solar water evaporation. The WS2‐O‐graphene evaporators demonstrate excellent average water evaporation rate (2.11 kg m−2 h−1) and energy efficiency (82.2%), which are 1.3‐ and 1.2‐fold higher than WS2 and O‐doped graphene‐based evaporators, respectively. Furthermore, for the real seawater with different pH values (pH 1 and 12) and rhodamine B pollutants, the WS2‐O‐graphene evaporators show great average evaporation rates (≈2.08 and 2.09 kg m−2 h−1, respectively) for producing freshwater with an extremely low‐grade of dye residual and nearly neutral pH values. More interestingly, due to the self‐storage water ability of WS2‐O‐graphene evaporators, water evaporation can be implemented without the presence of bulk water. As a result, the evaporation rate reaches 3.23 kg m−2 h−1, which is ≈1.5 times higher than the regular solar water evaporation system. This work provides a new approach for preparing 2D transition metal dichalcogenides and graphene heterostructures for efficient solar water evaporation.
Engineering Energy Level of FeN4 Sites via Dual‐Atom Site Construction Toward Efficient Oxygen Reduction
Authors: Luo Zhaoyan , Li Xianliang , Zhou Tingyi , Guan Yi , Luo Jing , Zhang Lei , Sun Xueliang , He Chuanxin , Zhang Qianling , Li Yongliang , Ren Xiangzhong 
Published: December 2022

AbstractSingle‐atom catalysts based on metal–N4 moieties and embedded in a graphite matrix (defined as MNC) are promising for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). However, the performance of MNC catalysts is still far from satisfactory due to their imperfect adsorption energy to oxygen species. Herein, single‐atom FeNC is leveraged as a model system and report an adjacent Ru‐N4 moiety modulation effect to optimize the catalyst's electronic configuration and ORR performance. Theoretical simulations and physical characterizations reveal that the incorporation of Ru‐N4 sites as the modulator can alter the d‐band electronic energy of Fe center to weaken the FeO binding affinity, thus resulting in the lower adsorption energy of ORR intermediates at Fe sites. Thanks to the synergetic effects of neighboring Fe and Ru single‐atom pairs, the FeN4/RuN4 catalyst exhibits a half‐wave potential of 0.958 V and negligible activity degradation after 10 000 cycles in 0.1 m KOH. Metal–air batteries using this catalyst in the cathode side exhibit a high power density of 219.5 mW cm−2 and excellent cycling stability for over 2370 h, outperforming the state‐of‐the‐art catalysts.
Acrylamide, acrylic acid, or 2‐acrylamido‐2‐methyl‐1‐propanesulfonic acid induced cytotoxic in Photobacterium phosphoreum, PC12, and SK‐N‐SH cells
Authors: Shen Chen , Wang Chen , Zhao Sheng , Guo Qiangzhi 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIn enhancing oil recovery, more and more new water‐soluble polymers are developed to replace the high toxicity and low stability acrylamide (ACR) monomer. The common replacement monomer is acrylic acid (AA) and 2‐acrylamido‐2‐methylamido‐2‐methyl‐1‐propanesulfonic acid (AMPS), which are considered safe and efficient. In this study, AA, ACR and AMPS caused remarkable cytotoxicity in Photobacterium phosphoreum, the rat pheochromocytoma cells (PC12) and the Human neuroblastoma cells (SK‐N‐SH). ACR is much more lethal than AA and AMPS in PC12 and SK‐N‐SH cells, meanwhile, the toxicity of AA and AMPS decreases with the decrease of acid. Furthermore, similar to ACR, AA, and AMPS can induce severe DNA double‐strand breakage in PC12 and SK‐N‐SH cells. Both AA and ACR can cause cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase in PC12 and SK‐N‐SH cells. In addition, like ACR, AA, and AMPS can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, mitochondrial dysfunction and mitochondrial‐dependent apoptosis in both PC12 and SK‐N‐SH cells. The acute toxicity of AA and AMPS is lower than ACR, however, the decline in acute toxicity in monomers does not mean toxic‐free. We should focus on the toxicity of AA and ACR and reduce occupational contact to protect employee occupational health.
Identification of potential antigenic peptides of Brucella through proteome and peptidome
Authors: Pei Meijuan , Dong Ao , Ma Xueping , Li Shulei , Guo Yan , Li Menglan , Wang Zhenghui , Wang Hengliang , Zhu Li , Pan Chao , Wang Yufei 
Published: December 2022

AbstractBackgroundBrucellosis, caused by Brucella spp., is a major zoonotic public health threat. Although several Brucella vaccines have been demonstrated for use in animals, Brucella spp. can cause human infection and to date, there are no human‐use vaccines licensed by any agency. Recently, methods in vaccine informatics have made major breakthroughs in peptide‐based epitopes, opening up a new avenue of vaccine development.ObjectivesThe purpose of this article was to identify potential antigenic peptides in Brucella by proteome and peptidome analyses.MethodsMouse infection models were first established by injection with Brucella and spleen protein profiles were then analysed. Subsequently, the major histocompatibility complex class I or II (major histocompatibility complex [MHC]‐I/II)‐binding peptides in blood samples were collected by immunoprecipitation and peptides derived from Brucella proteins were identified through liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC‐MS/MS). These peptides were then evaluated in a variety of ways, such as in terms of conservation in Brucella and synchronicity in predicted peptides (similarity and coverage), which allowed us to more effectively measure their antigenic potential.ResultsThe expression of the inflammatory cytokines IL1B and IFN‐γ was significantly altered in the spleen of infected mice and some Brucella proteins, such as Muri, AcpP and GroES, were also detected. Meanwhile, in blood, 35 peptides were identified and most showed high conservation, highlighting their potential as antigen epitopes for vaccine development. In particular, we identified four proteins containing both MHC‐I‐ and MHC‐II‐binding peptides including AtpA, AtpD, DnaK and BAbS19_II02030. They were also compared with the predicted peptides to estimate their reliability.ConclusionsThe peptides we screened could bind to MHC molecules. After being stimulated with antigen T epitopes, Memory T cells can stimulate T cell activation and promote immune responses. Our results indicated that the peptides we identified may be good candidate targets for the design of subunit vaccines and these results pave the way for the study of safer vaccines against Brucella.
Successful conservative management of epidural gas accumulation and haematoma formation following a lateral corpectomy in a dog
Authors: Madden Megan , Atkins Callum , Khan Zohra , Israeliantz Nicolas , Liuti Tiziana , Faller Kiterie 
Published: December 2022

AbstractA 9‐year‐8‐month‐old, male, neutered labrador crossbreed dog was presented for evaluation of a chronic, progressive pelvic limb ataxia and thoracolumbar hyperaesthesia. The patient was diagnosed with a T12–T13 intervertebral disc protrusion and treated surgically with a lateral corpectomy procedure. After an initial post‐operative improvement, the dog acutely deteriorated to the point of severe non‐ambulatory paraparesis, with recurrence of thoracolumbar hyperaesthesia. A computed tomography scan revealed the presence of epidural gas accumulation and haematoma at the corpectomy site, causing moderate spinal cord compression. The patient was treated conservatively with strict rest and analgesia with subsequent neurological improvement. At the recheck appointment 6 weeks after surgery, the dog had demonstrated improvement from its pre‐surgical neurological status.
Bedarf für die Paketzustellung durch Drohnen – eine Alternative für die Versorgung schwer erreichbarer Gebiete?
Authors: Path Annika , Schaefer Kerstin J. , Straubinger Anna , Habersetzer Antoine 
Published: December 2022

ZusammenfassungDie Versorgung der nordfriesischen Inseln und Halligen ist stark durch ihre Tiden‑, Witterungs- und Saisonabhängigkeit geprägt. Die vorliegende Untersuchung prüft, ob eine Belieferung dieser schwierig zu erreichenden Gebiete mit Transportdrohnen das Potenzial hätte, mögliche Versorgungslücken zu schließen, um zur Angleichung der Lebensverhältnisse an die des Festlands beizutragen. Qualitative Interviews mit Stakeholdern der Region zeigen, dass die Saisonalität der Fähren zu Einschränkungen in der Versorgung, vor allem mit zeitkritischen Gütern, führt. Obwohl die Anwohner*innen Anpassungsstrategien wie Vorratshaltung entwickelt haben, gibt es immer wieder kurzfristig unerfüllten Bedarf an Spezialgütern. Ein anhand bestehender regionaler Versorgungsrouten erarbeitetes Drohnenkonzept zeigt, dass die Nutzung von Drohnen das Potenzial hat, durch Ergänzung des bestehenden Schiffsverkehrs die Versorgungssituation zu verbessern. Allerdings ist der Großteil der Befragten dem Einsatz von Drohnen gegenüber skeptisch. Die geäußerten Bedenken beziehen sich hauptsächlich auf Umweltschutz, Nachhaltigkeit, touristische Attraktivität und die Einsatzfähigkeit von Drohnen bei widrigem Wetter. Somit zeigt sich, dass die Akzeptanz neuer Technologien durch die Bevölkerung eine Kernherausforderung für die erfolgreiche Lösung von Versorgungsengpässen durch Transportdrohnen ist und neben der Untersuchung der technischen und ökonomischen Machbarkeit solcher Konzepte zentrale Beachtung finden muss.
Thermal arrest analysis of the reverse martensitic transformation in a Ni55Fe19Ga26 Heusler alloy obtained by melt-spinning
Authors: Vidal-Crespo A. , Manchón-Gordón A. F. , Blázquez J. S. , Ipus J. J. , Svec P. , Conde C. F. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractNi55Fe19Ga26 ribbons obtained by melt-spinning technique exhibit a martensitic transformation from L21 cubic austenite phase to 14 M martensite phase above room temperature. We have taken advantage of the existence of thermal hysteresis of the martensitic phase transition (~ 11 K) to analyze the effect of isothermal treatments on the reverse martensitic transformation, which has been analyzed by means of interrupted heating using differential scanning calorimetry. The experimental findings clearly indicate a time-depending effect in the martensitic transformation at temperatures between the austenite start and finish temperatures. Moreover, it has been observed that two successive martensitic transformations take place after the isothermal arrest was performed.
Ecological niche modeling applied to the conservation of the East Asian relict endemism Glyptostrobus pensilis (Cupressaceae)
Authors: Pueyo-Herrera Paula , Tang Cindy Q. , Matsui Tetsuya , Ohashi Haruka , Qian Shenhua , Yang Yongchuan , Herrando-Moraira Sonia , Nualart Neus , López-Pujol Jordi 
Published: December 2022

AbstractGlyptostrobus pensilis(Cupressaceae) is the only surviving species of the genusGlyptostrobus. Although the species is widely cultivated throughout China, in the wild it only occurs as small stands in southeastern China, central Laos, and southern Vietnam. However, its low genetic variability, lack of recruitment, and the progressive destruction of its habitat caused by humans, have meant that the populations are showing a clear declining trend and the species as a whole is threatened. Ecological niche modeling is used here to study the present potential distribution, as well as in the future (2061–2080) using several global circulation models under two of the shared socioeconomic pathways (SSP 126 and SSP 585) that are being used to produce the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. The current potential area ofG. pensilisis of 1,452,481 km2with the areas of greatest probability of presence located in southeastern China. This potential area is reduced for the future according to most models, with greater losses for the SSP 585 scenario. Between 6.9 and 31.3% of all wild populations ofG. pensiliswould be outside potential areas (including the Lao populations, which harbor the highest levels of genetic variability). Conservation measures include the expansion of the current network of protected areas (since over 90% of wild populations do not occur within them), the development of propagation techniques, and the carrying out of translocation activities that should require international collaboration among the countries in which the species is found. With the current knowledge, we have reassessed the threat status of the species under the IUCN criteria, downgrading it from CR to EN both for China and at global level.
Sixth graders’ selection and integration when writing from multiple online texts
Authors: Kullberg Nina , Kiili Carita , Bråten Ivar , González-Ibáñez Roberto , Leppänen Paavo H. T. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThis study examined students’ ability to select relevant ideas from multiple online texts and integrate those ideas in their written products. Students (N = 162) used a web-based platform to complete an online inquiry task in which they read three texts presenting different perspectives on computer gaming and wrote an article for a school magazine on the issue based on these texts. Students selected two snippets from each text during reading and wrote their article with the selected snippets available. The selected snippets were scored according to their relevance for completing the task, and the written products were scored according to their integration quality. The results showed that most students performed well on the selection task. However, nearly half of the written products were characterized by poor integration quality. The hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that students’ selection of relevant ideas from the texts contributed to their integration of information across texts over and above both reading fluency and reading comprehension skills. The study provides new evidence on the relationship between selection and integration when younger students work with multiple texts, and both theoretical and educational implications of these findings are discussed.
Water quality of Bomadi Creek in the Niger Delta of Nigeria: assessment of some physicochemical properties, metal concentrations, and water quality index
Authors: Iwegbue Chukwujindu M. A. , Faran Timipere K. , Iniaghe Paschal O. , Ikpefan Joan O. , Tesi Godswill O. , Nwajei Godwin E. , Martincigh Bice S. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIn this study, some physicochemical properties, concentrations of metals (Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, Fe, and Mn), and the overall water quality from Bomadi Creek in the Niger Delta of Nigeria were assessed over two seasons. Water samples were collected from designated areas along the course of the river and were prepared for analysis by standard procedures. The ranges of the mean values for some water quality indicators were found to be as follows: pH: 7.40–8.17, turbidity (NTU): 20.5–42.3, total dissolved solids (mg L−1): 27.5–44.7, total suspended solids (mg L−1): 34.1–61.7, dissolved oxygen (mg L−1): 3.07–6.53, biochemical oxygen demand (mg L−1): 0.13–2.77, total hardness (mg L−1): 28.3–60.0, and nitrate (mg L−1): 0.37–0.92. Only the turbidity values exceeded the permissible limit of 5 NTU. The concentration ranges (mg L−1) for the six metal ions determined were: Pb: 0.01–0.02, Cd: 0.01–0.03, Zn: 0.1–0.3, Cu: 0.03–0.07, Fe: 0.6–0.9, and Mn: 0.01–0.05. There were no significant variations in many of the locations between the wet and dry seasons. The comprehensive pollution index values indicated severe pollution of the Creek, with Cd, Fe, and turbidity, identified as the major contributors to the deteriorated water quality. The sources of high loads of Cd, Fe, and turbidity in this river system include discharges from oil production activities, speed boats, illegal bunkering, and domestic waste dumps. Principal component and cluster analysis were used to establish relationships between the various parameters and sites. The risk assessment indicated adverse non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks arising from human consumption of the water. The risk is higher for children than adults. Therefore, the Bomadi water is considered unsuitable for drinking and other domestic purposes, and remediation is required.
Human outdoor thermal comfort analysis for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup’s climate
Authors: Lucio Paulo S. , Gomes Ana Carla 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIt is explored, in this work; some well-known classic methods to calculate thermal comfort, contrasting them with a method proposed here that is based on the Principal Components Analysis for the Doha Metropolitan Region (DohaMR) in Qatar. The Principal Components Analysis takes into account the natural outdoor space, which is influenced by the external atmosphere variables. The purpose of the comfort index is to measure the atmospheric variability and the result shows whether thermal comfort increases or decreases from one month to the next or seasonally. Considering the predominant climate characteristics of Qatar, it was possible to identify that among classical and canonical urban thermal comfort indices investigated, the Principal Components Index provides convenient evidence to be also appropriate. The overall vision of the final results of the study is related to the equivalence between the classical climate-dependent thermal comfort indices and the proposal of a self-explanatory index by the linear combination of the atmospheric variables, which captures the greatest joint variability, without a pre-defined equation, but rather by an empirical equation. The observed atmospheric variables determine, locally, the thermal comfort experienced by humans. The main conclusion of this research is the simplicity, and equiprobability, of calculating thermal comfort using the characteristic history of the atmospheric variables that can be used. Based on the principle of Principal Components construction, which captures the largest source of variability through an empirical linear combination.
Biochar–microbe interaction: more protist research is needed
Authors: Asiloglu Rasit 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Biochar applications have an enormous impact on the soil microbial community and functionality. However, the majority of the knowledge on biochar–microbe interaction derives almost exclusively from bacterial and fungal studies, while the vast majority of eukaryotic diversity, protists, are mostly neglected. Protists play important roles in the soil ecosystem as microbial predators, decomposers, photoautotrophs, pathogens, and parasites and they are essential for a healthy soil ecosystem. Toward a comprehensive understanding of the effects of biochar application, we need more studies on protists across the full breadth of eukaryotic diversity. The aim of this article is to highlight the research needs and discuss potential research ideas on biochar–protist interaction, which would advance our knowledge of biochar–microbe interaction.

Highlights

Biochar–microbe interaction is almost exclusively studied for bacteria and fungi.

Only a few studies are available on how soil protists react to biochar application.

More research on biochar–protist is needed for a better understanding of biochar–microbe interaction.
Seismic waves of the 10 December 2020 M6.6 Yilan earthquake observed by interferometric fiber-optic gyroscope
Authors: Chung Hung-Pin , Chang Sheng-Han , Hsieh Ching-Lu , Yang Hsuan , Chen Chii-Chang , Liu Jann-Yenq , Yen Horng-Yuan , Chen Yen-Hung 
Published: December 2022

AbstractA newly developed cost-effective fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG) and an existing seismometer co-locating at the campus of National Central University (NCU) recorded seismic waves of a M6.6 Yilan earthquake and aftershock events occurring at around 24.74° N 122.03° E (88 km away from NCU) during 10–11 December 2020. Two nearest accessible broadband seismographs located in Hsinchu have also been employed as measurement references for facilitating the analysis of the detected seismic signals. Conventional seismometers usually detect the translational components of the seismic waves, while the FOG observes the rotational component. The recorded FOG data exhibit high-resolution details of the rotational component of shockwaves, which provides additional information of seismic waves. The shock waveforms of the translational and rotational components, analyzed under the conservation of the shock wave energy density received by FOG and seismograph, are found to be significantly correlated. The correlation coefficients of 60-s data are > 0.85 for the main shock and > 0.86 for the aftershock, while those of the 10-s peak periods are as high as 0.9064 and 0.8953, respectively. The highly correlated data imply that the energy registered by the two devices are equivalent. The optical interference-based rotation senor of the cost-effective FOG provides a high sensitivity of better than 3.6 deg/h and an extended dynamic sensing range as high as 55 dB with the fully sensing ability from $$\pm$$
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3.6 deg/h to $$\pm$$
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720,000 deg/h. The FOG seismometer sheds some light on building an earthquake six-degree-of-freedom observation array to have a bettering on the understanding of the seismicity.