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Metal Selenides Find Plenty of Space in Architecting Advanced Sodium/Potassium Ion Batteries
Authors: Li Jingjuan , Zhang Wei , Zheng Weitao 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe rapid evolution of smart grid system urges researchers on exploiting systems with properties of high‐energy, low‐cost, and eco‐friendly beyond lithium‐ion batteries. Under the circumstances, sodium‐ and potassium‐ion batteries with the semblable work mechanism to commercial lithium‐ion batteries, hold the merits of cost‐effective and earth‐abundant. As a result, it is deemed a promising candidate for large‐scale energy storage devices. Exploiting appropriate active electrode materials is in the center of the spotlight for the development of batteries. Metal selenides with special structures and relatively high theoretical capacity have aroused broad interest and achieved great achievements. To push the smooth development of metal selenides and enhancement of the electrochemical performance of sodium‐ and potassium‐ion batteries, it is vital to grasp the inherent properties and electrochemical mechanisms of these materials. Herein, the state‐of‐the‐art development and challenges of metal selenides are summarized and discussed. Meanwhile, the corresponding electrochemical mechanism and future development directions are also highlighted.
Toward Conductive Additive Free Organic Electrode for Lithium‐Ion Battery Using Supramolecular Columnar Organization
Authors: Pignier Vincent , Toumieux Sylvestre , Davoisne Carine , Caroff Maxandre , Jamali Arash , Pilard Serge , Mathiron David , Cailleu Dominique , Delattre François , Singh Dharmendra Pratap , Douali Redouane , Becuwe Matthieu 
Published: September 2023

AbstractWith the aim to meet the greatest challenge facing organic batteries, namely the low conductivity of the electrodes, the electrochemical properties of a series of substituted perylene diimides able to form semi‐conductive columnar material are investigated. Depending on the substituent group, a strong influence of this group on the reversibility, redox potential but especially on the gravimetric capacity of the electrodes is observed. In the case of substitution by a simple propyl group, the corresponding diimide shows a complete electrochemical activity with only 10% by mass of conductive additive and even shows a half‐capacity activity without any additive and without particular electrode engineering. Extensive research has highlighted the intrinsic reactivity of the columnar material but also its perpetual rearrangement during charge/discharge cycles. This study shows that the amount of conductive additive can be significantly reduced by adapting the design of the molecular material and favoring the assembly of redox units in the form of a conductive column.
Recent Advances in Aqueous Non‐Metallic Ion Batteries with Organic Electrodes
Authors: Liu Xiaomeng , Yang Zhuo , Lu Yong , Tao Zhanliang , Chen Jun 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAqueous non‐metallic ion batteries have attracted much attention in recent years owing to their fast kinetics, long cycle life, and low manufacture cost. Organic compounds with flexible structural designability are promising electrode materials for aqueous non‐metallic ion batteries. In this review, the recent progress of organic electrode materials is systematically summarized for aqueous non‐metallic ion batteries with the focus on the interaction between non‐metallic ion charge carriers and organic electrode host materials. Both the cations (proton, ammonium ion, and methyl viologen ions) and anions (chloridion, sulfate ion, perchlorate ion, trifluoromethanesulfonate and trifluoromethanesulfonimide ion) storage are discussed. Moreover, the design strategies toward improving the comprehensive performance of organic electrode materials in aqueous non‐metallic ion batteries will be summarized. More organic electrode materials with new reaction mechanisms need to be explored to meet the diverse demands of aqueous non‐metallic ion batteries with different charge carriers in the future. This review provides insights into developing high‐performance organic electrodes for aqueous non‐metallic ion batteries.
Effect of varying retention times and feeding schemes on the performance of vertical constructed wetlands planted with vetiver grass in treating dairy wastewater in the Philippines
Authors: Velasco Perlie P. , Dala Paolo S. , Sundo Marloe B. , De Padua Viktor Mikael N. , Madlangbayan Marish S. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAdequate wastewater treatment from the dairy industry before disposal is still lacking in the Philippines, particularly in small‐scale sectors. This limitation is due to the high cost and expertise required from conventional wastewater treatment systems. One option is using constructed wetlands, a nature‐based solution with low cost, less specialized expertise and maintenance requirements and high wastewater treatment efficiency. To further evaluate the application of constructed wetlands in the Philippines, this paper studied the wastewater from the manufacturing processes of the Dairy Training Research Institute, University of the Philippines Los Baños (DTRI‐UPLB). It is a small dairy farm inside the University with economic constraints in using a conventional wastewater treatment system. The main aim of this study is to determine the effect of using vertical subsurface flow constructed wetlands (VSSFCW) planted with Vetiver grass (Chrysopogon zizanioides) in sand and gravel media to treat the DTRI‐UPLB effluent, using very low retention times (4 and 8 h), with daily and alternate days of wastewater feeding into the VSSFCW. The average removal efficiencies for total suspended solids (TSS), biological oxygen demand for (BOD5), total phosphorus (TP), and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) are 88.34%, 93.56%, 78.42%, and 94.63%, respectively. Moreover, alternate wastewater feeding provided a statistically significant increase in the performance of VSSFCW, while there is no statistical difference between the two retention times evaluated. Finally, it was observed that plant age significantly affects the performance of VSSFCW setup but should be explored further with longer operation times and additional nutrient uptake analysis.
World Health Organization's low‐intensity psychosocial interventions: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the effects of Problem Management Plus andStep‐by‐Step
Authors: Schäfer Sarah K. , Thomas Lea M. , Lindner Saskia , Lieb Klaus 
Published: September 2023

Many societies have been recently exposed to humanitarian and health emergencies, which have resulted in a large number of people experiencing significant distress and being at risk to develop mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and post‐traumatic stress disorder. The World Health Organization has released a series of scalable psychosocial interventions for people impaired by distress in communities exposed to adversities. Prominent among these is a low‐intensity transdiagnostic psychosocial intervention, Problem Management Plus (PM+), and its digital adaptation Step‐by‐Step (SbS). This systematic review is the first to summarize the available evidence on the effects of PM+ and SbS. Up to March 8, 2023, five databases were searched for randomized controlled trials examining the effects of PM+ or SbS on distress indicators (i.e., general distress; anxiety, depressive or post‐traumatic stress disorder symptoms; functional impairment, self‐identified problems) and positive mental health outcomes (i.e., well‐being, quality of life, social support/relationships). We performed random‐effects multilevel meta‐analyses on standardized mean differences (SMDs) at post‐intervention and short‐term follow‐up assessments. Our search yielded 23 eligible studies, including 5,298 participants. We found a small to medium favorable effect on distress indicators (SMD=–0.45, 95% CI: –0.56 to –0.34) and a small beneficial effect on positive mental health outcomes (SMD=0.31, 95% CI: 0.14‐0.47), which both remained significant at follow‐up assessment and were robust in sensitivity analyses. However, our analyses pointed to substantial between‐study heterogeneity, which was only partially explained by moderators, and the certainty of evidence was very low across all outcomes. These results provide evidence for the effectiveness of PM+ and SbS in reducing distress indicators and promoting positive mental health in populations exposed to adversities, but a larger high‐quality evidence base is needed, as well as research on participant‐level moderators of the effects of these interventions, their suitability for stepped‐care programs, and their cost‐effectiveness.
Quantification of elements in dietary supplements by total reflection x‐ray fluorescence and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry
Authors: Alov Nikolai V. , Danilov Dmitry V. , Sharanov Pavel Yu. , Semenov Valentin G. , Panchuk Vitaly V. , Savinov Sergey S. , Khaydukova Maria M. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe main purpose of this study was the comparison of the results of quantification obtained via different sample preparation approaches such as microwave‐assisted wet digestion (MAWD) and suspension preparation. Two total reflection x‐ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometers equipped with Mo x‐ray tubes were used to compare results obtained via two different paths of sample preparations which would further be compared to the conventional way of analysis by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP‐OES) including MAWD. Three dietary supplement samples with different sets and concentrations of elements were analyzed. The benefits and limitations of the simplified path of sample preparation were highlighted. A round‐robin test between TXRF and ICP‐OES was discussed. Accuracy as the percentage of recovery in all measurements ranged from 80 to 120. Precision for all results did not exceed 8% for TXRF and 5% for ICP‐OES. Limits of quantification by TXRF are ranged from 1 to 0.01 mg/pill for different elements. It was shown that suspension preparation of samples might be a useful response to increasing demand for quality control of dietary supplements since it is less time consuming and cost efficient.
Dualities of adjoint SQCD and supersymmetry enhancement
Authors: Maruyoshi Kazunobu , Nardoni Emily , Song Jaewon 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
We propose a new dual description of four-dimensional $$ \mathcal{N} $$
N
= 1 SU(N) gauge theory with one adjoint (X) and Nf fundamental matters with a superpotential W = TrXp+1. The dual theory consists of the $$ \mathcal{D} $$
D
p[SU(N)] Argyres-Douglas theory coupled to SU(N) gauge theory and Nf fundamentals with a superpotential deformation. We study renormalization group fixed points of the Argyres-Douglas dual theories with and without superpotential deformations, and identify the conditions for them to be dual to the fixed points of adjoint SQCD. We check our proposal via matching central charges, chiral operators and superconformal indices. We find that when Nf = 2N and p = 2, the dual theory flows to $$ \mathcal{N} $$
N
= 2 SU(N) superconformal QCD with 2N flavors upon suitable superpotential deformation, exhibiting supersymmetry enhancement.
A MGT thermoelastic problem with two relaxation parameters
Authors: Bazarra Noelia , Fernández José R. , Quintanilla Ramón 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn this paper, we consider, from both analytical and numerical viewpoints, a thermoelastic problem. The so-called MGT model, with two different relaxation parameters, is used for both the displacements and the thermal displacement, leading to a linear coupled system made by two third-order in time partial differential equations. Then, using the theory of linear semi-groups the existence and uniqueness to this problem is proved. If we restrict ourselves to the one-dimensional case, the exponential decay of the energy is obtained assuming some conditions on the constitutive parameters. Then, using the classical finite element method and the implicit Euler scheme, we introduce a fully discrete approximation of a variational formulation of the thermomechanical problem. A main a priori error estimates result is shown, from which we conclude the linear convergence under suitable additional regularity conditions. Finally, we present some one-dimensional numerical simulations to demonstrate the convergence of the fully discrete approximation, the behavior of the discrete energy decay and the dependence on a coupling parameter.
Endpoint Entropy Fefferman–Stein Bounds for Commutators
Authors: Muller Pamela A. , Rivera-Ríos Israel P. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIn this paper endpoint entropy Fefferman–Stein bounds for Calderón–Zygmund operators introduced by Rahm (J Math Anal Appl 504(1):Paper No. 125372, 2021) are extended to iterated Coifman–Rochberg–Weiss commutators.
Usability and usefulness of (electronic) patient identification systems—A cross-sectional evaluation in German-speaking radiation oncology departments
Authors: Baehr Andrea , Grohmann Maximilian , Guberina Maja , Schulze Katrin , Lange Tim , Nestle Ursula , Ernst Philipp ,   DEGRO Working Group for Patient Safety
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Purpose
Patient misidentification in radiation oncology (RO) is a significant concern due to the potential harm to patient health and the burden on healthcare systems. Electronic patient identification systems (ePIS) are increasingly being used as an alternative or supplement to organizational systems (oPIS). The objective of this study was to assess the usability and usefulness of ePIS and oPIS in German-speaking countries.

Methods
A cross-sectional survey was designed by a group of experts from various professional backgrounds in RO. The survey consisted of 38 questions encompassing quantitative and qualitative data on usability, user experience, and usefulness of PIS. It was available between August and October 2022.

Results
Of 118 eligible participants, 37% had implemented some kind of ePIS. Overall, 22% of participants who use an oPIS vs. 10% of participants who use an ePIS reported adverse events in terms of patients’ misidentification in the past 5 years. Frequent or very frequent drop-outs of electronic systems were reported by 31% of ePIS users. Users of ePIS significantly more often affirmed a positive cost–benefit ratio of ePIS as well as an improvement of workflow, whereas users of oPIS more frequently apprehended a decrease in staffs’ attention through ePIS. The response rate was 8%.

Conclusion
The implementation of ePIS can contribute to efficient PI and improved processes. Apprehensions by oPIS users and assessments of ePIS users differ significantly in aspects of the perceived usefulness of ePIS. However, technical problems need to be addressed to ensure the reliability of ePIS. Further research is needed to assess the impact of different PIS on patient safety in RO.
Agomelatine improves memory and learning impairments in a rat model of LPS-induced neurotoxicity by modulating the ERK/SorLA/BDNF/TrkB pathway
Authors: Abdelaziz Mahmoud , Mohamed Ahmed F. , Zaki Hala F. , Gad Sameh S. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractThe mutual interplay between neuroinflammation, synaptic plasticity, and autophagy has piqued researchers’ interest, particularly when it comes to linking their impact and relationship to cognitive deficits. Being able to reduce inflammation and apoptosis, melatonin has shown to have positive neuroprotective effects; that is why we thought to check the possible role of agomelatine (AGO) as a promising candidate that could have a positive impact on cognitive deficits. In the current study, AGO (40 mg/kg/day, p.o., 7 days) successfully ameliorated the cognitive and learning disabilities caused by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in rats (250 μg/kg/day, i.p., 7 days). This positive impact was supported by improved histopathological findings and improved spatial memory as assessed using Morris water maze. AGO showed a strong ability to control BACE1 activity and to rein in the hippocampal amyloid beta (Aβ) deposition. Also, it improved neuronal survival, neuroplasticity, and neurogenesis by boosting BDNF levels and promoting its advantageous effects and by reinforcing the pTrkB expression. In addition, it upregulated the pre- and postsynaptic neuroplasticity biomarkers resembled in synapsin I, synaptophysin, and PSD-95. Furthermore, AGO showed a modulatory action on Sortilin-related receptor with A-type repeats (SorLA) pathway and adjusted autophagy. It is noteworthy that all of these actions were abolished by administering PD98059 a MEK/ERK pathway inhibitor (0.3 mg/kg/day, i.p., 7 days). In conclusion, AGO administration significantly improves memory and learning disabilities associated with LPS administration by modulating the ERK/SorLA/BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway parallel to its capacity to adjust the autophagic process.
Nanoparticles as a younger member of the trace element species family — a food perspective
Authors: Gajdosechova Zuzana , Loeschner Katrin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractSpeciation analysis plays a key role in understanding the biological activity and toxicity of an element. So far, classical speciation analysis focused only on the dissolved fraction of an elemental species, whereas nanoparticle forms of analytes are being widely found in consumer and industrial products. A significant contributor to human exposure to nanoparticles is through food into which nanoparticles can be incorporated from endogenous sources or they may be formed naturally in the living organisms. Nanoparticles often undergo changes in the food matrices and upon consumption, in the gastrointestinal tract, which present a significant challenge to their characterisation. Therefore, a combination of both classical and nanoparticle speciation analytical techniques is needed for the characterisation of both dissolved and particulate forms of the chemical species. This article presents and discusses the current trends in analysis of nanoparticle behaviour in the gastrointestinal tract and formation and characterisation of biogenic nanoparticles.
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Experimental variation of perceived predation risk does not affect coordination of parental care in long-tailed tits
Authors: Halliwell Chay , Biddiscombe Sarah J. , Hatchwell Ben J. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
To maximise fitness, parents should optimise their investment in each breeding attempt. When there are multiple carers, the optimal strategy may also depend on the relative timing of their investment, with coordination of care hypothesised to maximise its efficiency and reduce predation risk. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that carers coordinate provisioning as an antipredator measure that reduces the time that a brood’s location is advertised to predators (‘predation hypothesis’). We presented predatory and non-predatory model birds to provisioning long-tailed tit Aegithalos caudatus parents and helpers, predicting that coordination would increase, and carer activity near the nest would decrease following predator presentation, relative to controls. First, carers reduced provisioning rates and took longer to resume provisioning following the predator presentation. Second, contrary to predictions, we found no significant change in any metric of coordination following predator presentations, relative to controls. Moreover, following predator presentation carers spent more time near the nest, resulting in greater near-nest activity compared to controls. In conclusion, although provisioning long-tailed tits are sensitive to perceived predation risk, our findings do not support the prediction of the predation hypothesis that carers adjust coordination behaviour in response to that threat.

Significance statement
Parental care improves offspring condition and is often necessary for their survival but may also confer risk. In birds, provisioning a brood may advertise its location to predators. When multiple individuals provision the same brood, they are hypothesised to coordinate their visits to limit the time that a brood’s location is advertised. This hypothesis has not yet been experimentally tested, so in this study, we investigated whether carers increase their level of provisioning coordination in response to elevated brood predation risk by presenting predatory and non-predatory model birds near 22 long-tailed tit Aegithalos caudatus nests. As anticipated, carers stopped provisioning during predator presentation. However, contrary to expectations, carers did not coordinate more in watches following predator presentation, but instead spent longer near the nest before provisioning, suggesting an increase in risk aversion or vigilance behaviour.
Development and internal validation of a screening tool for chronic prostatitis (S-CP)
Authors: Tohi Yoichiro , Hijikata Yasukazu , Sugimoto Mikio , Kuroda Hideya , Takei Mineo , Matsuki Takakazu , Kamitani Tsukasa , Kakehi Yoshiyuki , Fukuhara Shunichi , Yamamoto Yosuke 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Purpose
We developed a simple self-checkable screening tool for chronic prostatitis (S-CP) and internally validated it to encourage men (in the general population) with possible chronic prostatitis to consult urologists.

Methods
The expert panel proposed the S-CP, which comprises three domains: Area of pain or discomfort (6 components), accompanying Symptom (6 components), and Trigger for symptom flares (4 components). We employed logistic regression to predict chronic prostatitis prevalence with the S-CP. We evaluated the predictive performance using data from a representative national survey of Japanese men aged 20 to 84. We calculated the optimism-adjusted area under the curve using bootstrapping. We assessed sensitivity/specificity, likelihood ratio, and predictive value for each cutoff of the S-CP.

Results
Data were collected for 5,010 men—71 (1.4%) had a chronic prostatitis diagnosis. The apparent and adjusted area under the curve for the S-CP was 0.765 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.702, 0.829] and 0.761 (0.696, 0.819), respectively. When the cutoff was two of the three domains being positive, sensitivity and specificity were 62.0% (95% CI 49.7, 73.2) and 85.4% (95% CI 84.4, 86.4), respectively. The positive/negative likelihood ratios were 4.2 (95% CI 3.5, 5.2) and 0.45 (95% CI 0.33, 0.60), respectively. The positive/negative predictive values were 5.7 (95% CI 4.2, 7.6) and 99.4 (95% CI 99.1, 99.6), respectively.

Conclusion
The reasonable predictive performance of the S-CP indicated that patients (in the general population) with chronic prostatitis were screened as a first step. Further research would develop another tool for diagnostic support in actual clinical settings.