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Harsh nutritional environment has positive and negative consequences for family living in a burying beetle
Authors: Keppner Eva M. , Laubenthal Melina , Prang Madlen A. , Conrad Taina , Steiger Sandra 
Published: January 2023

AbstractHarsh environmental conditions in form of low food availability for both offspring and parents alike can affect breeding behavior and success. There has been evidence that food scarce environments can induce competition between family members, and this might be intensified when parents are caring as a pair and not alone. On the other hand, it is possible that a harsh, food‐poor environment could also promote cooperative behaviors within a family, leading, for example, to a higher breeding success of pairs than of single parents. We studied the influence of a harsh nutritional environment on the fitness outcome of family living in the burying beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides. These beetles use vertebrate carcasses for reproduction. We manipulated food availability on two levels: before and during breeding. We then compared the effect of these manipulations in broods with either single females or biparentally breeding males and females. We show that pairs of beetles that experienced a food‐poor environment before breeding consumed a higher quantity of the carcass than well‐fed pairs or single females. Nevertheless, they were more successful in raising a brood with higher larval survival compared to pairs that did not experience a food shortage before breeding. We also show that food availability during breeding and social condition had independent effects on the mass of the broods raised, with lighter broods in biparental families than in uniparental ones and on smaller carcasses. Our study thus indicates that a harsh nutritional environment can increase both cooperative as well as competitive interactions between family members. Moreover, our results suggest that it can either hamper or drive the formation of a family because parents choose to restrain reproductive investment in a current brood or are encouraged to breed in a food‐poor environment, depending on former experiences and their own nutritional status.
A voltammetric method for diuron determination in river water
Authors: Soares Fernanda S. , Ramalho Raissa T. E. , Silva Amanda C. , Araujo Mario C. U. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractA sensitive, simple, fast, and inexpensive method for determining diuron in water using square wave voltammetry and a glassy carbon electrode is presented. This method was developed to evaluate diuron contamination in river waters close to sugarcane cultivation, located in the metropolitan region of João Pessoa, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. An analytical curve with a linear response ranging from 38.5–115.0 nmol L−1 (r2 = 0.993), a LOD equal 0.2 nmol L−1, and recovery rates from 88.0 to 108.0 %. The proposed method does not require any previous chemical treatment of the sample, thus contributing to green analytical chemistry.
Hybrid data‐driven hazard‐consistent drift models for SMRF
Authors: Zahra Faridah , Macedo Jorge , Málaga‐Chuquitaype Christian 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe seismic design and assessment of steel moment resisting frames (SMRFs) rely heavily on drifts. It is unsurprising, therefore, that several simplified methods have been proposed to predict lateral deformations in SMRFs, ranging from the purely mechanics‐based to the wholly data‐driven, which aim to alleviate the structural engineer's burden of conducting detailed nonlinear analyses either as part of preliminary design iterations or during regional seismic assessments. While many of these methods have been incorporated in design codes or are commonly used in research, they all suffer from a lack of consideration of the causal link between the seismic hazard level and the ground‐motion suite used for their formulation. In this paper, we propose hybrid data‐driven models that preserve this critical relationship of hazard‐consistency. To this end, we assemble a large database of non‐linear response history analyses (NRHA) on 24 SMRFs of different structural characteristics. These structural models are subjected to 816 ground‐motion records whose occurrence rates and spectral shapes are selected to ensure the hazard consistency of our outputs. Two sites with different seismic hazards are examined to enable comparisons under different seismic demands. An initial examination of the resulting drift hazard curves allows us to re‐visit the influence of salient structural modelling assumptions such as plastic resistance, geometric configurations and joint deterioration modelling. This is followed by a machine learning (ML)‐guided feature selection process that considers structural and seismic parameters as well as key static response features, hence the hybrid nature of our models. New models for inter‐storey drift and roof displacements are then developed. A comparison with currently available formulations highlights the significant levels of overestimation associated with previously proposed non‐hazard consistent models.
Numerical research of biodiesel spray coupled cavitation by different environmental simulations under high injection pressure
Authors: Ni Zhijiang , Zhang Guoqing , Zhang Xuefei , Zhou Chaohui , Dai Yuxing 
Published: January 2023

AbstractThe effects of injection pressure and ambient pressure on biodiesel spray characteristics were studied by coupling the in‐nozzle flow, and a constant‐volume combustion bomb experimental platform was built to verify the accuracy of the coupled numerical model. Spray tip penetration (STP), spray velocity, and droplet size/number distribution of biodiesel were calculated at different injection pressures (200, −250, −300, and −350 MPa) and environmental pressures (0.1, −0.5, −1.0, and −2.0). The sensitivity to injection pressures and environmental pressures was analyzed with particle concentration as the characteristic parameter. With the increase of injection pressure, the STP of biodiesel increased by 5%, which resulted in a faster decrease in the increasing rate of STP (V). Under the same conditions, with the increase of injection pressure, the axial and radial velocities of fuel droplets gradually rose, and the high‐speed area was enlarged, while the number of droplets and Sauter mean diameter (SMD) space generally decreased. Compared with the injection pressure, the environmental pressure significantly inhibited the STP and velocity of biodiesel, and the increasing rate of STP (V) decreased gradually and the number of droplet particles and SMD rose with the increase of the environmental pressure.
Effect of sand and crosswind on the performance of solar chimney power plant
Authors: Zuo Lu , Dai Pengzhan , Yan Huimin , Zhou Ling 
Published: January 2023

AbstractA solar chimney power plant (SCPP) is suitable to be deployed in desert areas, but there are few studies on the impact of desert wind and sand. In this paper, numerical simulations for the Spanish prototype SCPP were conducted to investigate desert environmental parameters, including sand movement, crosswind, and sand deposition, on the output performance of SCPP. The results indicate that the main erosion area of the turbine blade in the SCPP is the leading edge of the blade pressure surface. The erosion area of the suction surface is much less than that of the pressure surface, mainly concentrated on the leading edge. The output power of SCPP is reduced by 73.3% because of the crosswind and it decreases by 16.9% after the windbreak wall is installed. The sand and dust deposition would affect the transmissivity of the solar radiation through the collector cover. In a dusty environment for 1 month, the system output power decreased by 12.9%, and the collector efficiency decreased from 34% to 23% due to the sand deposition. These results show that the sand has a considerable negative effect on the performance of SCPP in ways of sand erosion and deposition. Sand removal is necessary for SCPP.
Advanced strategies to evade the mononuclear phagocyte system clearance of nanomaterials
Authors: Lu Junjie , Gao Xiao , Wang Siyao , He Yuan , Ma Xiaowei , Zhang Tingbin , Liu Xiaoli 
Published: January 2023

AbstractNanomaterials are promising carriers to improve the bioavailability and therapeutic efficiency of drugs by providing preferential drug accumulation at their sites of action, but their delivery efficacy is severely limited by a series of biological barriers, especially the mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS)—the first and major barrier encountered by systemically administered nanomaterials. Herein, the current strategies for evading the MPS clearance of nanomaterials are summarized. First, engineering nanomaterials methods including surface modification, cell hitchhiking, and physiological environment modulation to reduce the MPS clearance are explored. Second, MPS disabling methods including MPS blockade, suppression of macrophage phagocytosis, and macrophages depletion are examined. Last, challenges and opportunities in this field are further discussed.
New hints for improving sleep: Tea polyphenols mediate gut microbiota to regulate circadian disturbances
Authors: Xiang Qiao , Liu Yanan , Wu Zufang , Wang Rui , Zhang Xin 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBiological rhythm is a natural physiological phenomenon of the human body, which is regulated by the biological rhythm system, including the sleep cycle, body temperature fluctuation, endocrine level, biological metabolism, and so on. Sleep disturbance is one of the main manifestations of circadian biological rhythm disorder, which has a serious impact on people's work and quality of life. Studies have shown that gut microbiota and circadian rhythms can interact through the brain–gut pathway. Tea polyphenols can effectively modulate the composition of the intestinal microbiota. The interaction between circadian rhythm and the gut microbiota suggests that intervention with tea polyphenols is a possible way for improving sleep. Therefore, through investigating the circadian regulation mechanism of tea polyphenols mediated by gut microbiota, we can shed new light on the relationship between sleep and metabolic disturbances, as well as the beneficial effect of tea polyphenols on sleep improving.
Effects of different levels of egg protein replacement in weaned diets on hematology, kidney functions, and immunity biomarkers
Authors: Rahim Muhammad Abdul , Naeem Muhammad , Khalid Khunsha , Imran Muhammad , Khan Muhammad Kamran , Khan Muhammad Imran , Nisa Mahr Un , Sarwar Muhammad , Awuchi Chinaza Godswill 
Published: January 2023

AbstractEggs are good sources of nutrients essential for the growth and development of infants. Introducing eggs as a weaning food can improve dietary adequacy in infants at risk for protein energy malnutrition (PEM). To evaluate the current objective, 72 pups (36 males and 36 females) were used to calculate the impact of various egg protein levels on blood parameters. Nonisonitrogenous and isocaloric pellet diets were offered to pups for 28 days using nine pups with three replicates according to a completely randomized design (CRD). The water intake and ad libitum diet were offered to weaned pups. The pups were randomly assigned to different concentrations of diet, which contained WF0, control diet, 14% of soybean protein; WF1, 14% of egg protein; WF2, 16% of egg protein; and WF3, 18% of egg protein, respectively. After weaning, the intraperitoneal injection with the drug (xylazine with ketamine) was used to anesthetize before killing on the 28th day. Blood samples were used to measure the blood metabolites. The results indicated that the concentration of red blood cells, white blood cells, serum triglycerides, and serum protein was significantly (p ≤ .05) increased in pups fed with high egg protein levels compared to the control. The highest platelet count was observed in the pups fed WF3 diet. In contrast, the amount of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase was significantly (p ≤ .05) reduced with increasing the level of egg protein in the diets of weaned pups. Immunity biomarkers (immunoglobulin A, immunoglobulin G, and immunoglobulin M) and kidney functions (creatinine and blood urine nitrogen) were nonsignificantly (p ≤ .05) increased in the pups fed a high level of protein due to a high biological value of soybean protein. Moreover, the concentration of immunoglobulin E in all pups remained unchanged. Egg protein in infant formula feed can be used for the growth and development of infants.
Evaluation of a 5% dexpanthenol‐containing ointment for the treatment of infant irritant diaper dermatitis through the lens of the caregiver—A real‐world data observational study
Authors: Peltier Erwan , de Salvo Raffaella , Ehret Andreas , Trapp Sonja , Lakomsky Didier , El Shazly Maged A. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractBackground and AimsIrritant diaper dermatitis (IDD) is very common in infants and usually managed by the caregiver. Dexpanthenol‐containing ointment (DCO) is a decades‐long established product that has demonstrated efficacy and tolerability in the treatment and prevention of infant IDD in controlled clinical settings. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of DCO in the treatment of infant IDD from the perspective of the caregiver by collecting data not explored in clinical trials, such as infant quality of life and the speed of action.MethodsA retrospective observational real‐world data (RWD) study was conducted with French adult caregivers who had used a DCO to treat IDD in their infants within the past 6 months and consented to participate to the study completed a web‐based survey answering questions regarding the severity of their infants' symptoms (intensity/extent of redness and discomfort, rated using Likert scales) before and after DCO application. The speed of onset of symptom relief and product acceptability were also collected.ResultsA total of 500 caregivers of 564 infants completed the survey. Of these, 80% reported that DCO visibly treats IDD. In terms of speed of action, 83% declared that the first signs of symptom relief appeared after 1 day of application and 78% reported full symptom resolution within 2 days of application. Additionally, ≥77% of caregivers agreed that DCO provided overnight relief from the discomfort caused by IDD and reduced sleep disturbance in their children. Finally, 85% of caregivers declared being satisfied with the product overall and considered the product pleasant to use.ConclusionThis evidence from caregivers' experience confirms that DCO can be considered an adequate medication to self‐manage IDD episode as it provides rapid relief of the signs and symptoms of inflammation, while by being pleasant to be use.
A critical review of key materials and issues in solid oxide cells
Authors: He Shuai , Zou Yuanfeng , Chen Kongfa , Jiang San P. 
Published: January 2023

AbstractSolid oxide cells (SOCs) are all solid ceramic devices with the dual functionality of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) to convert the chemical energy of fuels like H2, natural gas and other hydrocarbons to electricity and of solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) to store renewable electric energy of sun and wind in hydrogen fuel. Among the electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices, SOCs are the most clean and efficient technology with unique dual functionality. Due to the high operation temperature (typically 600–800°C), SOCs exhibit many advantages over other energy conversion devices, such as low material cost, high efficiency and fuel flexibility. There has been rapid development of SOC technologies over the last decade with significant advantages and progress in key materials and a fundamental understanding of key issues such as an electrode, electrolyte, performance degradation, poisoning, and stack design. The reversible polarization also has a critical effect on the surface segregation and stability of the electrode and electrode/electrolyte interface. This critical review starts with a brief introduction, working principles and thermodynamics of SOC technology to readers with interests in this rapidly developing and emerging field. Then the key materials currently used in SOCs are summarized, followed by the discussion of the most advanced electrode modification methods and critical issues of SOCs, including the surface chemistry, segregation, electrode/electrolyte interface and varying material degradation mechanisms under reversible operations. The challenges and prospects of SOC technology for future developments are discussed.
Dust abraded from thiamethoxam-treated seed during sowing: Refining the risk assessment for native bees in Brazil
Authors: Thompson Helen M. , Cione Ana , Paniago Mario , Artal Mariana , Veiga José S. , Oliveira Adhemar , Mareca Vinícius 
Published: January 2023

Abstract
During sowing using pneumatic machinery, dust may be abraded from pesticide-treated seed and contaminate adjacent bee-attractive off-crop areas. This study quantified the risk to native bees of dust released during sowing of Brazilian crop seeds treated with a thiamethoxam formulation (Cruiser 350FS). To address toxicity to native bees, adult acute contact LD50 data for thiamethoxam were collated from the literature, a species sensitivity distribution generated, and the HD5 calculated. The LD50 HD5 was used to refine the default safety factor applied to the honeybee acute contact LD50 from 10 to 5.45 for thiamethoxam. Crop-specific abraded dust data (Heubach dust and Heubach AI) were generated for seeds treated with Cruiser 350FS sourced from on-farm and industrial facilities. The mean Heubach dust levels was ranked as cotton = maize &gt; sunflower = soybean &gt; drybean. There was no correlation between the measured residues of thiamethoxam (Heubach AI) and those estimated in dust based on the thiamethoxam content of Cruiser 350FS. A hazard quotient (HQ) for each crop (based on application rate, the default dust deposition factor, and the honeybee contact LD50/10) identified risks during sowing for all crops. Refinement of the application rate with the measured 90th percentile Heubach dust (assuming 100% thiamethoxam) resulted in sowing of industrially treated soybean and on-farm treated cotton being identified as risks. Further refinement using either the measured 90th percentile Heubach AI or the acute contact LD50 (HD5) resulted in sowing of all crops treated with Cruiser 350FS as being identified as low risk. Similar high quality seed treatment should be demonstrated for other formulations containing insecticides with high toxicity to bees. Data on dust drift from machinery and crops more representative of those in Brazil may allow further refinement of the default dust deposition value of 17% used in this study. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2023;19:1361–1373. © 2023 SETAC
Perioperative outcomes of and predictors for conversion from transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic tubal surgeries: A retrospective cohort study of 619 patients
Authors: Feng Dan , He Li , Li Xin , Zhang Qiang , Peng Jieru , Huang Lu , Liu Tianjiao , Lin Yonghong 
Published: January 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the perioperative outcomes of vNOTES tubal surgeries and to identify predictors of surgical conversion.MethodsA single‐center retrospective cohort study was performed on 619 patients who underwent vNOTES tubal surgeries in our institute from December 2018 to October 2021. Patients were categorized into “converted” or “non‐converted” groups based on whether conversion occurred. t‐test and χ2 test were performed on demographic and clinicopathologic data to compare their perioperative outcomes. Logistic regression was built to identify predictors for surgical conversions.ResultsThe conversion and complication rates of the vNOTES tubal surgeries in the present study were 3.07% and 4.85%, respectively. The “converted group” has a significantly higher percentage of patients with severe pelvic adhesions (9/19 [47.4%]) and pelvic endometriosis (2/19 [10.5%]), which significantly predicates surgical conversion. The “converted group” also had a longer duration of surgery (140.94 ± 88.73 min, P = 0.002) and an increased proportion of “converted from vNOTES” patients experienced more than 50 ml of intraoperative blood loss (7/19 [36.9%]). Four patients had intraoperative rectal injuries, and no Clavien–Dindo III–V postoperative complications occurred.ConclusionvNOTES tubal surgeries are safe due to low conversion and complication rates. Severe pelvic adhesion and endometriosis are predictors for surgical conversions.
The efficiency of genetically modified mesenchymal stromal cells combined with a functionally graded scaffold for bone regeneration in corticosteroid‐induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits
Authors: Tsubosaka Masanori , Maruyama Masahiro , Lui Elaine , Moeinzadeh Seyedsina , Huang Elijah Ejun , Kushioka Junichi , Hirata Hirohito , Jain Charu , Storaci Hunter W. , Chan Calvin , Toya Masakazu , Gao Qi , Teissier Victoria , Shen Huaishuang , Li Xueping , Zhang Ning , Matsumoto Tomoyuki , Kuroda Ryosuke , Goodman Stuart B. , Yang Yunzhi Peter 
Published: January 2023

AbstractCore decompression (CD) with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) is an effective therapy for early‐stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Preconditioning of MSCs, using inflammatory mediators, is widely used in immunology and various cell therapies. We developed a three‐dimensional printed functionally graded scaffold (FGS), made of β‐TCP and PCL, for cell delivery at a specific location. The present study examined the efficacy of CD treatments with genetically modified (GM) MSCs over‐expressing PDGF‐BB (PDGF‐MSCs) or GM MSCs co‐over‐expressing IL‐4 and PDGF‐BB and preconditioned for three days of exposure to lipopolysaccharide and tumor necrosis factor‐alpha (IL‐4‐PDGF‐pMSCs) using the FGS for treating steroid‐induced ONFH in rabbits. We compared CD without cell‐therapy, with IL‐4‐PDGF‐pMSCs alone, and with FGS loaded with PDGF‐MSCs or IL‐4‐PDGF‐pMSCs. For the area inside the CD, the bone volume in the CD alone was higher than in both FGS groups. The IL‐4‐PDGF‐pMSCs alone and FGS + PDGF‐MSCs reduced the occurrence of empty lacunae and improved osteoclastogenesis. There was no significant difference in angiogenesis among the four groups. The combined effect of GM MSCs or pMSCs and the FGS was not superior to the effect of each alone. To establish an important adjunctive therapy for CD for early ONFH in the future, it is necessary and essential to develop an FGS that delivers biologics appropriately and provides structural and mechanical support.