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P(AMPS‐co‐PEGMA)‐doped and PVDF‐HFP‐enhanced stretchable polymer electrolytes: application as flexible electrochromic devices
Authors: Wang Dong , Zheng Pengxuan , Yu Zhiwei , Wang Xiangwei , Li Tingxi 
Published: March 2023

AbstractPolymer electrolytes are being considered as an effective solution for electrochemical devices to replace currently used organic liquid electrolytes due to their excellent mechanical properties and security. Herein, we prepared stretchable polymer electrolytes (SPEs) doped with poly[(2‐acrylamido‐2‐methylpropanesulfonic acid)‐co‐poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate] (P(AMPS‐co‐PEGMA)) and enhanced with poly[(vinylidene fluoride)‐co‐hexafluoropropylene] (PVDF‐HFP), through UV in situ polymerization. The SPEs showed good mechanical performance with an elongation of more than 40% and ionic conductivity reaching the order of 10−3 S cm−1. In terms of application, flexible electrochromic devices based on the UV in situ‐prepared SPEs were assembled, the color switching performance being still good even after 400 switching cycles and 1000 bending cycles, which indicated that the SPEs could have excellent prospects in application for flexible devices. © 2023 Society of Industrial Chemistry.
Controlling high‐speed droplet splashing and superspreading behavior on anisotropic superhydrophobic leaf surfaces by ecofriendly Pseudogemini surfactants
Authors: Xin Jinlan , Jia Kangle , Yu Longfei , Li Huanling , Ning Junhua , Zheng Xiaoshan , Wu Haifu , Liu Xingxing , Huang Linjia , Wen Wu 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackgroundEfficient deposition of high‐speed droplets on superhydrophobic leaf surfaces remains an important challenge. For anisotropic wired superhydrophobic leaf surfaces, the splashing phenomenon is especially serious because it leads to the low effective utilization of pesticides by biological targets. The lost pesticides cause serious ecological environment pollution, therefore there is an urgent need to develop a green and sustainable cost‐effective strategy to achieve efficient deposition of high‐speed droplets on anisotropic superhydrophobic leaf surfaces at low dosage.ResultsOne type of green pseudogemini surfactant is constructed based on fatty acids and hexamethylenediamine by electrostatic interaction to control the splashing and spreading of high‐speed droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces. The formed surfactant can not only achieve complete inhibition of the bouncing of droplets, but also promote rapid spreading on superhydrophobic leaf surfaces at very low usage. The efficient deposition and superspreading phenomenon are attributed to the rapid migration and adsorption of the surfactant from the dynamic spherical micelles at the newly formed solid–liquid interface, the network‐like aggregated spherical micelles, and the Marangoni effect caused by the surface tension gradient. Moreover, the surfactant shows an excellent synergistic effect with herbicides to control weeds by inhibiting droplet splashing.ConclusionThis work provides a simpler, more effective and sustainable approach to utilize aggregated spherical micelles rather than conventional vesicles or wormlike micelles to improve the droplet deposition on superhydrophobic leaf surfaces and reduce the impact of surfactants and pesticides on the ecological environment. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
Recent Advances in Carbon‐Nitrogen/Carbon‐Oxygen Bond Formation Under Transition‐Metal‐Free Conditions
Authors: Zhang Rui , Song Chang‐Yang , Sui Zhe , Yuan Ye , Gu Yu‐Cheng , Chen Cheng 
Published: March 2023

AbstractCarbon‐heteroatom bond formation under transition‐metal free conditions provides a powerful synthetic alternative for the efficient synthesis of valuable molecules. In particular, C−N and C−O bonds are two important types of carbon‐heteroatom bonds. Thus, continuous efforts have been deployed to develop novel C−N/C−O bond formation methodologies involving various catalysts or promoters under TM‐free conditions, which enables the synthesis of various functional molecules comprising C−N/C−O bonds in a facile and sustainable manner. Considering the significance of C−N/C−O bond construction in organic synthesis and materials science, this review aims to comprehensively present selected examples on the construction of C−N (including amination and amidation) and C−O (including etherification and hydroxylation) bonds without transition metals. Besides, the involved promoters/catalysts, substrate scope, potential application and possible reaction mechanisms are also systematically discussed.
Russell Earl Marker and the Beginning of the Steroidal Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Seeman Jeffrey I. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractA biographical essay is presented on the chemical research of Russell E. Marker (1902–1995). The biography begins in 1925 with Marker's decision to forgo a Ph.D. in chemistry because he did not wish to complete the course requirements at the University of Maryland. Marker then took a position at the Ethyl Gasoline Company where he helped develop the octane rating for gasoline. He then moved to the Rockefeller Institute where he studied the Walden inversion, and then to Penn State College where his already prolific publication record soared to even greater heights. In the 1930s, Marker became fascinated with steroids and their potential as pharmaceuticals and collected specimens from plants in the southwest US and Mexico, discovering many sources of steroidal sapogenins. With his students at Penn State College, where he rose to full professor, he discovered the structure of these sapogenins and invented the “Marker degradation” that converted diosgenin and other sapogenins into progesterone. Together with Emeric Somlo and Federico Lehmann, he co‐founded Syntex and began the manufacture of progesterone. Shortly thereafter, he left Syntex, began another pharmaceutical company in Mexico, then quit chemistry altogether. A discussion of Marker's legacies and the ironies in his professional career is provided.
Modeling of the electromagnetic field based on rational mechanics approach
Authors: Zhilin Pavel A. 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis article discusses a possibility of deriving the basic equations of electrodynamics by means of the rational continuum mechanics principles and methods. We show that in order to give rise to the challenge, one needs to consider an elastic continuum of two‐spin particles of a special kind. We derive classical Maxwell's equations and discuss reasons limiting their application. After that, we propose more general equations that presumably provide a more correct description of the electromagnetic field.
The Trade-Offs of Judicial Governance
Authors: Castillo-Ortiz Pablo 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis chapter presents the main models of judicial governance in Europe, adding an important dimension of institutional design to the analysis: their level of de jure independence vis-à-vis political actors. The chapter relies on typologies and case knowledge to explain the advantages and risks of each type of approach to judicial governance. It also shows that countries based on the judicial council model have a lower average quality of democracy even if we take into account the distinction between more or less politically independent judicial councils.
Bewertungsmetrik für die Bildqualität bei automatisierten optischen Inspektionsanwendungen
Authors: Topalis Philip , Höhner Marvin , Stoller Fabian , Gill Milapji Singh , Fay Alexander 
Published: March 2023

ZusammenfassungDie Sicherstellung qualitativ hochwertiger Bilder in der automatisierten optischen Inspektion (AOI) auf der Basis von Bildverarbeitungsmethoden ist eine notwendige Voraussetzung, um sinnvolle Entscheidungen zu treffen. Verschiedene Einflussfaktoren können sich jedoch negativ auf diese Aufgabe auswirken und zu ungeeigneten Bildern führen. Der Systemaufbau, die Charakteristika des zu untersuchenden Objekts, wie beispielsweise Unregelmäßigkeiten oder Muster, sowie die Durchführung der Untersuchung sind nur einige Beispiele von vielen. In Anwendungsfällen, in denen eine hohe Bildqualität aufgrund der genannten Einflussfaktoren nicht sichergestellt werden kann, ist es erforderlich, die erfassten Bilddaten automatisch hinsichtlich ihrer Eignung für eine robuste automatisierte optische Inspektion zu bewerten. Zu diesem Zweck müssen geeignete Bewertungsmetriken verglichen und entsprechend den spezifischen Anforderungen des Anwendungsfalls ausgewählt werden. In diesem Beitrag wird eine in den laufenden Betrieb eines AOI-Systems integrierte Bildqualitätsbewertung vorgestellt. Zu diesem Zweck wird im Prozess zwischen der Bilderfassung und der Bildauswertung ein zusätzliches Modul integriert, das in der Lage ist, nicht verwertbare Bilder zu detektieren. Die Anwendung wird anhand eines Demonstrators gezeigt, der Erkenntnisse für die konkrete Umsetzung von AOI-Aufgaben liefern soll.
Advanced Feature Extraction Workflow for Few Shot Object Recognition
Authors: Brüning Markus , Wunderlich Paul , Dörksen Helene 
Published: March 2023

AbstractObject recognition is well known to have a high importance in various fields. Example applications are anomaly detection and object sorting. Common methods for object recognition in images divide into neural and non-neural approaches: Neural-based concepts, e.g. using deep learning techniques, require a lot of training data and involve a resource intensive learning process. Additionally, when working with a small number of images, the development effort increases. Common non-neural feature detection approaches, such as SIFT, SURF or AKAZE, do not require these steps for preparation. They are computationally less expensive and often more efficient than the neural-based concepts. On the downside, these algorithms usually require grey-scale images as an input. Thus, information about the color of the reference image cannot be considered as a determinant for recognition. Our objective is to achieve an object recognition approach by eliminating the “color blindness” of key point extraction methods by using a combination of SIFT, color histograms and contour detection algorithms. This approach is evaluated in context of object recognition on a conveyor belt. In this scenario, objects can only be recorded while passing the camera’s field of vision. The approach is divided into three stages: In the first step, Otsu’s method is applied among other computer vision algorithms to perform automatic edge detection for object localization. Within the subsequent second stage, SIFT extracts key points out of the previously identified region of interest. In the last step, color histograms of the specified region are created to distinguish between objects that feature a high similarity in the extracted key points. Only one image is sufficient to serve as a template. We are able to show that developing and applying a concept with a combination of SIFT, histograms and edge detection algorithms successfully compensates the color blindness of the SIFT algorithm. Promising results in the conducted proof of concept are achieved without the need for implementing complex and time consuming methods.
Introduction
Authors: Okamoto Masaaki , Osawa Takamasa , Prasetyawan Wahyu , Binawan Akhwan 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThis introductory chapter explains the background of the book. The book was the result of transdisciplinary collaborative research on tropical peatland problems in Indonesia. This chapter describes how the tropical peatlands have emerged as a new development frontier for plantation opening and have experienced serious ecological degradation, causing fire and international smoke damage, and also how the Indonesian government and international organizations have begun to conserve and restore tropical peatlands. The chapter argues that today’s peatlands are a political arena involving diverse stakeholders including donors, central government ministries, local governments, environmental NGOs, forestry and plantation companies, and thousands of local communities as peatlands have become a contested space for plantation development and environmental conservation. And it is at the local level, especially the village level in and near the peatlands that the severe conflict of interests has occurred. There has not been much inter-disciplinary and transdisciplinary research on the peatlands at the local level. That is the reason why our research has focused on peatland conservation and restoration efforts at the local level, especially at the village level in this book.
Fisheries of the Rantau Baru and Kampar Rivers, Sumatra, Indonesia
Authors: Nofrizal  , Jhonnerie Romie , Thamrin  , Raza’i Tengku Said , Sa’am Zulfan , Nakagawa Hikaru 
Published: March 2023

AbstractRivers and peat swamps provide fishing grounds that can support the people living in Rantau Baru. Survey activities were conducted to describe the capture fisheries business carried out by fishers. The survey results show that 109 of 623 residents work as fishers, including women. Small-scale traditional fishing gear, such as traps, gillnets, mini long lines, set nets, pole and line, and cash nets are used, but traps are the dominant gear. Transportation to catch fish relies on boats, outboard motorboats, and fishing vessels. The outboard motorboat is widely used by fishers because of its small size and ability to navigate shallow and narrow waters. At least 44 species of fish from 10 families are caught and sold by fishers. Catches fluctuate according to the seasons, with increases during the flood season and decreases during the dry season. The fishing grounds also have potential for recreational fishing activities, as fishers earned US$37,242.67 from boat rental services for fishing-related tourism activities in 2019. This chapter provides an overview of the fishing activities and the economic value generated from fishing activities in the rivers and peat swamps of Rantau Baru.
Retropubic slings are more efficient than transobturator at 10-year follow-up: a Swedish register-based study
Authors: Alexandridis Vasileios , Lundmark Drca Anna , Ek Marion , Westergren Söderberg Marie , Andrada Hamer Maria , Teleman Pia 
Published: March 2023

AbstractIntroduction and hypothesisLong-term performance of mid-urethral slings (MUS) and potential differences between the retropubic and the transobturator technique for insertion are scarcely studied. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety 10 years after surgery and compare the two main surgical techniques used.MethodsWomen who underwent surgery with a MUS between 2006 and 2010 were identified using the Swedish National Quality Register of Gynecological Surgery and were invited 10 years after the operation to answer questionnaires regarding urinary incontinence and its impact on quality-of-life parameters (UDI-6, IIQ-7) and impression of improvement, as well as questions regarding possible sling-related complications and reoperation.ResultsThe subjective cure rate reported by 2421 participating women was 63.3%. Improvement was reported by 79.2% of the participants. Women in the retropubic group reported higher cure rates, lower urgency urinary incontinence rates and lower UDI-6 scores. No difference was shown between the two methods regarding complications, reoperation due to complications or IIQ-7 scores. Persisting sling-related symptoms were reported by 17.7% of the participants, most commonly urinary retention. Mesh exposure was reported by 2.0%, reoperation because of the tape by 5.6% and repeated operation for incontinence by 6.9%, significantly more in the transobturator group (9.1% vs. 5.6%). Preoperative urinary retention was a strong predictor for impaired efficacy and safety at 10 years.ConclusionsMid-urethral slings demonstrate good results for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence and tolerable complication profiles in a 10-year perspective. The retropubic approach displays higher efficacy than the transobturator, with no difference regarding safety.
Similar image matching via global topology consensus
Authors: Chen Qingqing , Yao Junfeng , Long Junyi 
Published: March 2023

AbstractRecovering three-dimensional structure from images is one of the important researches in computer vision. The quality of feature matching is one of the keys to obtaining more accurate results. However, as different objects or different surfaces of objects have similar images with the same elements and different typography, the camera pose estimation will be wrong and the task will fail. This paper proposes a new mismatch elimination algorithm based on global topology consistency. We first formulate the matching task as a mathematical model based on the global constraints, then convert the feature matching into grid matching, calculate the confidence of the grids according to the changes in the angle and displacement between correspondence grid vectors, and remove the mismatches with low confidence. The experiments have demonstrated that our proposed method performs better than the state-of-the-art feature matching methods to accomplish outlier match rejection in the task of similar image matching and could be helped to obtain the correct camera pose to reconstruct more complete and more accurate object models.
Central nodes of canine functional brain networks are concentrated in the cingulate gyrus
Authors: Szabó Dóra , Janosov Milán , Czeibert Kálmán , Gácsi Márta , Kubinyi Enikő 
Published: March 2023

AbstractCompared to the field of human fMRI, knowledge about functional networks in dogs is scarce. In this paper, we present the first anatomically-defined ROI (region of interest) based functional network map of the companion dog brain. We scanned 33 awake dogs in a “task-free condition”. Our trained subjects, similarly to humans, remain willingly motionless during scanning. Our goal is to provide a reference map with a current best estimate for the organisation of the cerebral cortex as measured by functional connectivity. The findings extend a previous spatial ICA (independent component analysis) study (Szabo et al. in Sci Rep 9(1):1.25.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-51752-2, 2019), with the current study including (1) more subjects and (2) improved scanning protocol to avoid asymmetric lateral distortions. In dogs, similarly to humans (Sacca et al. in J Neurosci Methods.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2021.109084, 2021), ageing resulted in increasing framewise displacement (i.e. head motion) in the scanner. Despite the inherently different approaches between model-free ICA and model-based ROI, the resulting functional networks show a remarkable similarity. However, in the present study, we did not detect a designated auditory network. Instead, we identified two highly connected, lateralised multi-region networks extending to non-homotropic regions (Sylvian L, Sylvian R), including the respective auditory regions, together with the associative and sensorimotor cortices and the insular cortex. The attention and control networks were not split into two fully separated, dedicated networks. Overall, in dogs, fronto-parietal networks and hubs were less dominant than in humans, with the cingulate gyrus playing a central role. The current manuscript provides the first attempt to map whole-brain functional networks in dogs via a model-based approach.
Extracellular matrix protein anosmin-1 overexpression alters dopaminergic phenotype in the CNS and the PNS with no pathogenic consequences in a MPTP model of Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Villadiego Javier , García-Swinburn Roberto , García-González Diego , Lebrón-Galán Rafael , Murcia-Belmonte Verónica , García-Roldán Ernesto , Suárez-Luna Nela , Nombela Cristina , Marchena Miguel , de Castro Fernando , Toledo-Aral Juan José 
Published: March 2023

AbstractThe development and survival of dopaminergic neurons are influenced by the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) pathway. Anosmin-1 (A1) is an extracellular matrix protein that acts as a major regulator of this signaling pathway, controlling FGF diffusion, and receptor interaction and shuttling. In particular, previous work showed that A1 overexpression results in more dopaminergic neurons in the olfactory bulb. Prompted by those intriguing results, in this study, we investigated the effects of A1 overexpression on different populations of catecholaminergic neurons in the central (CNS) and the peripheral nervous systems (PNS). We found that A1 overexpression increases the number of dopaminergic substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) neurons and alters the striosome/matrix organization of the striatum. Interestingly, these numerical and morphological changes in the nigrostriatal pathway of A1-mice did not confer an altered susceptibility to experimental MPTP-parkinsonism with respect to wild-type controls. Moreover, the study of the effects of A1 overexpression was extended to different dopaminergic tissues associated with the PNS, detecting a significant reduction in the number of dopaminergic chemosensitive carotid body glomus cells in A1-mice. Overall, our work shows that A1 regulates the development and survival of dopaminergic neurons in different nuclei of the mammalian nervous system.
Comparative effectiveness of different pedicle screw density patterns in spinal deformity correction of small and flexible operative adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: inverse probability of treatment weighting analysis
Authors: Chotigavanichaya Chatupon , Adulkasem Nath , Pisutbenya Jirachai , Ruangchainikom Monchai , Luksanapruksa Panya , Wilartratsami Sirichai , Ariyawatkul Thanase , Korwutthikulrangsri Ekkapoj 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Purposes
An optimal pedicle screw density for spinal deformity correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) remains poorly defined. We compared radiographic correction, operative time, estimated blood loss, and implant cost among different screw density patterns in operatively treated AIS patients.

Methods
A retrospective observational cohort study of AIS patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion using all-pedicle screw instrumentation was conducted from January 2012 to December 2018. All patients were categorized into three different pedicle screw density groups: the very low density (VLD), the low density (LD), and the high density (HD) group. The comparative effectiveness between each pairwise comparison was performed under the inverse probability of the treatment weighting method to minimize the possible confounders imbalance among treatment groups. The primary endpoints in this study were the degrees of correction and deformity progression at 2 years postoperatively.

Results
A total of 174 AIS patients were included in this study. The adjusted treatment effects demonstrated similar degrees of deformity correction after 2 years in the three treatment groups. However, the VLD and LD group slightly increased the curve progression at 2 years compared to the HD group by 3.9° (p = 0.005) and 3.2° (p = 0.044), respectively. Nevertheless, the limited screw density patterns (VLD and LD) significantly reduced the operative time, estimated blood loss, and implant cost per operated level.

Conclusion
The limited pedicle screw pattern (VLD and LD) in relatively flexible AIS spinal deformity correction results in similar coronal and sagittal radiological outcomes while reducing operative time, estimated blood loss, and implant cost compared to the high-density pedicle screw instrumentation.