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Hollow structures Prussian blue, its analogs, and their derivatives: Synthesis and electrochemical energy‐related applications
Authors: Wei Ying , Zheng Mingbo , Zhu Wei , Pang Huan 
Published: May 2023

AbstractElectrochemistry is an effective way to obtain clean energy and alleviate energy crisis. Compared with solid structures, hollow structures show a larger specific surface area and expose more active sites. Therefore, when applied to the field of electrochemistry, hollow structures can usually show more excellent performance. Because of their unique compositions, Prussian blue and its analogs (PB/PBAs) usually contain two or more kinds of metallic elements, and the synergistic effect between the different metallic elements provides more possibilities for their application in the field of electrochemistry. After easy treatment of PB/PBAs, derived materials, such as transition‐metal oxide, transition‐metal phosphide, transition‐metal sulfide, and so forth can be obtained. Due to the particularity of PBA composition, these derived materials are usually bimetallic or polymetallic. These derivatives not only inherit the structural advantages of PB/PBAs, but also usually solve the problem of poor conductivity of PB/PBAs. Therefore, derived materials can show more excellent electrochemical performance. In recent years, the preparation and electrochemical application of hollow PB/PBAs and their derivatives have attracted more and more attentions. In this article, the synthesis strategies of hollow PB/PBAs and their derived materials are systematically summarized. The applications of related materials in the field of electrochemistry are introduced in detail. And the prospects and challenges are further analyzed.
AAEE‐Net: Attention‐guided aggregation and error‐aware enhancement network for accurate and efficient stereo matching
Authors: Liu Yujun , Zhang Xiangchen , Su Jinhe , Cai Guorong 
Published: May 2023

AbstractStereo matching is a fundamental and long‐standing task in computer vision. Although learning‐based stereo matching algorithms have made remarkable progress, two major challenges still persist. Firstly, existing cost aggregation methods that use stacked three‐dimensional convolutions are complex, leading to heavy computation and memory costs. Secondly these methods continue to struggle with establishing reliable matches in weakly matchable such as that edges and thin structures. To overcome these limitations, we propose an accurate and efficient network called Attention‐guided Aggregation and Error‐aware Enhancement Network (AAEE‐Net). Our approach involves designing an Attention‐guided Aggregation Mechanism (AAM) based on simple image features. This mechanism uses attention weights generated from image features to guide cost aggregation with a more efficient and effective strategy. Additionally, we propose an Error‐aware Enhancement Module (EEM) that refines the raw disparity by combining high‐frequency information from the original image and warp error between the left and right views. EEM enables the network to learn error correction capabilities that produce excellent subtle details and sharp edges. The experimental results on the SceneFlow and KITTI benchmark datasets demonstrate that AAEE‐Net achieves state‐of‐the‐art performance with low inference time. The qualitative results show that AAEE‐Net significantly improves predictions, especially for thin structures.
Hydrodynamics and Transport Mechanism of Microfluidic Mixing in Precipitation of Nanodrugs: A Review
Authors: Behera Rashmita , Patel Sanjaykumar R. , Parikh Jigisha K. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractPoor aqueous solubility drugs are a concern of pharmaceutical industries due to low dissolution rates and low bioavailability. Various approaches and techniques address these issues by customizing drug micro–nanonization, as investigated by many researchers. Establishing a compelling synthesis of tailored nanoparticles with highly variable qualities intended for therapeutic applications needs the flexibility to vary particle size, content, crystallinity, and shape. Such an approach necessitates getting to the desired yield and developing a synthetic process that is durable, reproducible, and scalable. However, precipitation techniques to produce nanoparticles are more convenient than other approaches. Liquid antisolvent precipitation is one of the robust crystal manipulation approaches extensively used for producing nanoparticles, where mixing sets the basis to create supersaturation followed by corresponding quality precipitation. Various process intensification equipments are in use for adequate mixing‐based precipitation. Nowadays, microfluidic precipitation system is gaining interest in the production of nanodrugs. Further, the use of ultrasound in a microfluidic system improves the mixing quality by cavitation phenomena. This review focuses on the transport phenomena and hydrodynamics involved in mixing to enhance the mass transfer during antisolvent precipitation of synthesized nanodrugs in the microfluidic system.
Feasibility and acceptability of remote smartphone cognitive testing in frontotemporal dementia research
Authors: Taylor Jack Carson , Heuer Hilary W. , Clark Annie L. , Wise Amy B. , Manoochehri Masood , Forsberg Leah , Mester Carly , Rao Meghana , Brushaber Daniell , Kramer Joel , Welch Ariane E. , Kornak John , Kremers Walter , Appleby Brian , Dickerson Bradford C. , Domoto‐Reilly Kimiko , Fields Julie A. , Ghoshal Nupur , Graff‐Radford Neill , Grossman Murray , Hall Matthew GH , Huey Edward D. , Irwin David , Lapid Maria I. , Litvan Irene , Mackenzie Ian R. , Masdeu Joseph C. , Mendez Mario F. , Nevler Naomi , Onyike Chiadi U. , Pascual Belen , Pressman Peter , Rankin Katherine P. , Ratnasiri Buddhika , Rojas Julio C. , Tartaglia Maria Carmela , Wong Bonnie , Gorno‐Tempini Maria Luisa , Boeve Bradley F. , Rosen Howard J. , Boxer Adam L. , Staffaroni Adam M. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIntroductionRemote smartphone assessments of cognition, speech/language, and motor functioning in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) could enable decentralized clinical trials and improve access to research. We studied the feasibility and acceptability of remote smartphone data collection in FTD research using the ALLFTD Mobile App (ALLFTD‐mApp).MethodsA diagnostically mixed sample of 214 participants with FTD or from familial FTD kindreds (asymptomatic: CDR®+NACC‐FTLD = 0 [N = 101]; prodromal: 0.5 [N = 49]; symptomatic ≥1 [N = 51]; not measured [N = 13]) were asked to complete ALLFTD‐mApp tests on their smartphone three times within 12 days. They completed smartphone familiarity and participation experience surveys.ResultsIt was feasible for participants to complete the ALLFTD‐mApp on their own smartphones. Participants reported high smartphone familiarity, completed ∼ 70% of tasks, and considered the time commitment acceptable (98% of respondents). Greater disease severity was associated with poorer performance across several tests.DiscussionThese findings suggest that the ALLFTD‐mApp study protocol is feasible and acceptable for remote FTD research.HIGHLIGHTS
The ALLFTD Mobile App is a smartphone‐based platform for remote, self‐administered data collection.
The ALLFTD Mobile App consists of a comprehensive battery of surveys and tests of executive functioning, memory, speech and language, and motor abilities.
Remote digital data collection using the ALLFTD Mobile App was feasible in a multicenter research consortium that studies FTD. Data was collected in healthy controls and participants with a range of diagnoses, particularly FTD spectrum disorders.
Remote digital data collection was well accepted by participants with a variety of diagnoses.
Diverse migratory portfolios drive inter‐annual switching behavior of elk across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Authors: Zuckerman Gabriel R. , Barker Kristin J. , Gigliotti Laura C. , Cole Eric K. , Gude Justin A. , Hurley Mark A. , Kauffman Matthew J. , Lutz Daryl , MacNulty Daniel R. , Maichak Eric J. , McWhirter Doug , Mong Tony W. , Proffitt Kelly , Scurlock Brandon M. , Stahler Daniel R. , Wise Ben , Middleton Arthur D. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractA growing body of evidence shows that some ungulates alternate between migratory and nonmigratory behaviors over time. Yet it remains unclear whether such short‐term behavioral changes can help explain reported declines in ungulate migration worldwide, as opposed to long‐term demographic changes. Furthermore, advances in tracking technology reveal that a simple distinction between migration and nonmigration may not sufficiently describe all individual behaviors. To better understand the dynamics and drivers of ungulate switching behavior, we investigated 14 years of movement data from 361 elk in 20 herds across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). First, we categorized yearly individual behaviors using a clustering algorithm that identified similar migratory tactics across a continuum of behaviors. Then, we tested seven hypotheses to explain why some ungulates switch behaviors, and we evaluated how behavioral changes affected the proportions of different behaviors across the system. We identified four distinct behavioral tactics: residents (4.8% of elk‐years), short‐distance migrants (53.7%), elevational migrants (21.9%) and long‐distance migrants (19.6%). Of the 20 herds, 18 were partially migratory, and 5 had all four movement tactics present. We observed switches between migratory tactics in all sets of consecutive years during our study period, with an average of 22.5% of individual elk changing movement tactics from one year to the next. Elk in herds with higher movement tactic diversity were significantly more likely to switch tactics and often responded more effectively to adverse environmental conditions, compared to those in herds with low movement tactic diversity. During our study period, switching increased the prevalence of both short‐ and long‐distance migrants, decreased the prevalence of elevational migrants, and had no effect on the prevalence of residents. Our findings suggest that rather than contributing to the declining migratory behavior found in the GYE, switching behavior may enable greater resiliency to continuously changing environmental and anthropogenic conditions.
Low‐Carbon Emission Initiative by Indian Railways—A Case Study
Authors: Marik Gopal , Dutta Arindam 
Published: May 2023

Indian Railways (IR), the fourth largest railway network in the world, has the vision to become a green transporter by reducing its carbon footprint. The energy consumption of IR in 2020 was approximately 18,410 million units for traction and 2,338 million units for non‐traction load. IR has taken significant steps to reduce its carbon footprint and fuel costs and India is committed to becoming a “net‐zero” carbon emission country by 2030. Some of its key initiatives toward decarbonization are 100 percent electrification of the railways broad gauge network, reductions in energy consumption, and meeting energy demand through renewable energy. IR currently has 220 MW of renewable energy capacity, with nearly 3,450 MW of renewable energy capacity in the development pipeline. It is also anticipated that with the use of renewable energy in the transportation sector, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could be reduced by approximately 40 percent. Asia's largest railway network with 115,000 track kilometers, 8,500 stations, and operating approximately 12,000 trains every day, IR is considered one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels in India—consuming approximately 2.7 billion liters of diesel annually.
Cast‐in‐place deep foundations in Myanmar
Authors: Aye Zaw Zaw , Boonyarak Thayanan , Aung Aye Yadana , Htet Aung 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis article is a summary of the available research works of cast‐in‐place deep‐seated bored piles in Myanmar. Instrumented static pile load test results are analyzed, discussed, and updated. The information contained in the article is mainly from the construction projects of private sectors constructed in Yangon and extended study of previous work on current practices of deep foundations and deep excavation Works in Myanmar.
Preferences of patients, clinicians, and healthy controls for the management of a Bethesda III thyroid nodule
Authors: van Kinschot Caroline M. J. , Soekhai Vikas R. , de Bekker‐Grob Esther W. , Visser W. Edward , Peeters Robin P. , van Noord Charlotte , van Ginhoven Tessa M. 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackgroundActive surveillance is propagated as an alternative for hemithyroidectomy in the management of Bethesda III thyroid nodules.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey questioned respondents on their willingness to accept risks related to active surveillance and hemithyroidectomy.ResultsIn case of active surveillance, respondents (129 patients, 46 clinicians, and 66 healthy controls) were willing to accept a risk of 10%–15% for thyroid cancer and 15% for needing more extensive surgery in the future. Respondents were willing to accept a risk of 22.5%–30% for hypothyroidism after hemithyroidectomy. Patients and controls were willing to accept a higher risk on permanent voice changes compared with clinicians (10% vs. 3%, p < 0.001).ConclusionReal‐life risks associated which active surveillance and hemithyroidectomy for Bethesda III nodules are equivalent or less than the risks people are willing to accept. Clinicians accepted less risk for permanent voice changes.
Effectiveness of a food literacy and positive feeding practices program for parents of 0 to 5 years olds in Western Australia
Authors: Tartaglia Jennifer , Jancey Jonine , Scott Jane Anne , Dhaliwal Satvinder S. , Begley Andrea 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIssue AddressedLifelong eating behaviours are established in childhood. Improving parents' food literacy skills is essential, as parents play a fundamental role in establishing their children's healthy eating behaviours and preferences for nutritious food. This paper describes the development and evaluation of an innovative program that combines food literacy with positive parent feeding practices, targeting parents in disadvantaged areas of Western Australia.MethodsThe Food Sensations® for Parents five‐week program was delivered to participants from community‐based parenting organisations during 2020 and 2021. Formative research and a pre‐post evaluation design were adopted.ResultsPre‐ and post‐evaluation data were collected from 224 participants (96% female). There was a statistically significant improvement in the mean score for 13 food literacy behaviours, 10 positive parenting feeding practices and a mean increase in parents' daily vegetable intake of 1/3 serve. Participants reported significantly greater net improvements in food literacy behaviours than feeding practices, the largest being the Use a nutrition information panel to make food choices (33.1%). Multivariate logistic regression analyses found English as a first language, being older than 35, and from a higher Socio‐Economic Index for Areas resulted in a higher likelihood of positive changes in behaviours and practices.ConclusionsThe findings indicate that the program is effective in improving the frequency of use of food literacy behaviours, positive parenting feeding practices and increasing vegetable consumption.So What?Analysing improvements in food literacy behaviours and feeding practices provides clarity on what change can be expected with a five‐week parent program.
Comparing clinical presentation, viremia, and immunological factors at various severity presentations in hospitalized children affected by COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study
Authors: Jamalidoust Marzieh , Hamzavi Seyedeh Sedigheh , Shorafa Eslam , Namayandeh Mandana , Batool Laiba , Abootalebi Seyedeh Narges 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBackground and AimsAlthough SARS‐CoV‐2 infection usually leads to mild COVID‐19 in children, sometimes it causes serious complications, especially in those with underlying diseases. Several factors have been identified in determining disease severity in adults, and limited studies have been conducted in children. The prognostic implications of SARS‐CoV‐2 RNaemia as an important factor in determining disease severity in children are not well understood.MethodsIn this study, we aimed to prospectively assess the relationship between disease severity and immunological factors and viremia in 47 COVID‐19 hospitalized children. In this research, 76.5% of children experienced mild and moderate COVID‐19, while 23.5% experienced severe and critical forms of the disease.ResultsThe presence of underlying diseases in different groups of pediatric patients differed significantly from each other. On the other hand, clinical symptoms such as vomiting and chest pain as well as laboratory parameters including erythrocyte sedimentation rate were significantly different in different groups of patients. Viremia was seen in only two children, and this had no significant relationship with the severity of COVID‐19.ConclusionIn conclusion, our data confirmed that COVID‐19 severity differed in SARS‐CoV‐2 infected children. Some clinical presentation and lab data parameters were different in various presentation of patients. Viremia was not associated with severity in our study.
Knockdown of circMFN2 inhibits cell progression and glycolysis by miR‐198/CUL4B pathway in ovarian cancer
Authors: Song Rui , Chai Ting , Liu Junqi , Chu Alan , Sun Chen , Liu Zongwen 
Published: May 2023

AbstractCircular RNA (circRNA) regulates malignant tumors, including ovarian cancer (OC). The present research study aimed to reveal the biological mechanism of circRNA mitofusin 2 (circMFN2) in OC. Cell biological behaviors were investigated using clonogenicity assay, EdU assay, transwell assay, and flow cytometry analysis. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT‐PCR) and western blot analysis were implemented to detect the levels of circMFN2, miR‐198, Cullin 4B (CUL4B), and apoptosis‐related proteins. Glycolysis was assessed by glucose assay kit, lactate assay kit, and ATP level detection kit. The relationships among miR‐198, circMFN2, and CUL4B were verified by dual‐luciferase reporter assay and RNA immunoprecipitation assay. The xenograft mice model was used to analyze tumor growth in vivo. The expression of circMFN2 and CUL4B was increased, while miR‐330‐5p was decreased in OC tissues or cells. The absence of CircMFN2 hindered cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and glycolysis and promoted apoptosis in OC cells. We found that circMFN2 promoted CUL4B expression via sponging miR‐198. MiR‐198 depletion reversed circMFN2 knockdown‐induced effects in OC cells. Furthermore, CUL4B overexpression overturned the inhibitory effect of miR‐198 in OC cells. And the absence of circMFN2 inhibited tumor growth in vivo. CircMFN2 repressed OC progression by regulating the miR‐198/CUL4B axis.
Synthesis of corncob biochar with high surface area by KOH activation for VOC adsorption: effect of KOH addition method
Authors: He Dan , Wu Jianfu , Yu Chenglong , Huang Bichun , Tu Xiang , Li Danping , Jia Xuehui , Dan Junhui , Fang Zheng , Dai Zhenhua , Liu Rong , Zhou Qian 
Published: May 2023

AbstractBACKGROUNDCarbon materials have been regarded as valuable adsorbents for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) owing to their high specific surface area and abundant pore structure. However, the complexity and high cost of the process used to treat the feedstock to produce commercial activated carbon has limited its application. In this reported study, a series of biochar materials was prepared using the KOH modification method employing corn cob as the raw material. The effects of different potassium hydroxide dosages, various activation temperatures and the activator addition method on the structure, physicochemical properties and VOC adsorption performance of the resulting biochars and their structure–activity relationship were systematically studied.RESULTSAdsorption performance tests and a series of characterization results showed that the CC‐3‐700 (corn cob/KOH = 1:3, T = 700 °C, two‐step dry mixing pyrolysis method) sample had highest toluene dynamic adsorption capacity (up to 573.5 mg g−1) compared to the other prepared samples. This result was attributed to the maximum specific surface area (2349 m2 g−1) and pore volume (1.22 cm3 g−1) of this sample. Moreover, the result suggested that the high specific surface area, abundant pore structure and highly disordered non‐graphitizable carbon in sample CC‐3‐700 were the major reasons for its excellent adsorption performance. The results of a multi‐component adsorption performance test showed that corn cob biochar had a strong adsorption capacity for toluene when simultaneously exposed to benzene and toluene.CONCLUSIONThe results of this study revealed that the corn cob biochar prepared using a two‐step roasting method offers good potential prospects for application in the field of VOC pollution control. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).
Comparative anatomy and functional implications of variation in the buccal mass in coleoid cephalopods
Authors: Roscian Marjorie , Souquet Louise , Herrel Anthony , Uyeno Theodore , Adriaens Dominique , De Kegel Barbara , Rouget Isabelle 
Published: May 2023

AbstractIn contrast to the well‐studied articulated vertebrate jaws, the structure and function of cephalopod jaws remains poorly known. Cephalopod jaws are unique as the two jaw elements do not contact one another, are embedded in a muscular mass and connected through a muscle joint. Previous studies have described the anatomy of the buccal mass muscles in cephalopods and have proposed variation in muscle volume depending on beak shape. However, the general structure of the muscles has been suggested to be similar in octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish. Here we provide a quantitative analysis of the variation in the buccal mass of coleoids using traditional dissections, histological sections and contrast‐enhanced computed tomography scans. Our results show that the buccal mass is composed of four main homologous muscles present in both decapodiforms and octopodiforms as suggested previously. However, we also report the presence of a muscle uniquely present in octopodiforms (the postero‐lateral mandibular muscle). Our three dimensional reconstructions and quantitative analyses of the buccal mass muscles pave the way for future functional analyses allowing to better model jaw closing in coleoids. Finally, our results suggest differences in beak and muscle function that need to be validated using future in vivo functional analyses.