bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Telangana Jonna 1(CSV 41): A High Yielding, Dual Purpose, Potential Sorghum Variety
Authors: Maheshwaramma S. , Kumar M. V. Nagesh , Kumar C. V. Sameer , Ramesh S. , Kavitha K. , Shankar M. , Sriram A. , Goverdhan M. 
Published: June 2023

Aims: The aim of this study was popularize the developed high yielding, dual purpose, potential sorghum variety and its acceptability by the farming community.
Study of Design: Randomized Block Design.
Place and Duration of Study: The Present study was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem, Nagarkurnool and evaluated across fifteen AICRP centers at national level from 2010 to 2019.
Methodology: A high yielding, dual purpose sorghum variety was derived from a cross between SPV-86 x ICSR-89064 through Pedigree method of breeding and subsequently it was evaluated at station level from 2013 – 2015 and also at AICRP system from fifteen centers during 2016 – 2018 for its grain and fodder yield and resistance to pests and diseases and showed superior performance over the three nation checks.
Results: Sorghum culture SPV 2437 recorded highest grain and fodder yield of 3179.8 kg ha-1 and15900.2 kg ha-1and yielded +39.25%, +3.86% and +14.88% higher grain yield and +92.48, +13.59, and +8.46 higher fodder yield superiority than checks CSV 17, CSV 20 and CSV-27 and shown 3.67 mean field grade and 4.37 mean threshed grade showing resistant reaction to grain mold disease.
Conclusion: The sorghum variety SPV 2437 with higher grain and fodder yield, resistance to pest and disease and good cooking quality as compared to the check varieties was released through central varietal release committee during 2020 for Zone I (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Gujarat states) on the name of Telangana Jonna 1/CSV 41 and gaining its importance across the states for its high potential yield.
Impact and Potentials of Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) Fungi in Plant Nutrient and Growth: A Sustainable Approach
Authors: Koshariya Ashok Kumar , Sharma Shashikant , Kumar Singampalli Yatendra , Midhunlal V. , Saikiran Maloth , Bhomika Chinthada , Latheef Abdul , Yadav C. Bharath 
Published: June 2023

VAM fungi play a vital role in improving the nutrient quality in the plants, increasing the plants’ growth, helping protect plants against the pathogen, and helps in protecting them from salinity and drought. Their functions range from stress reduction to bioremediation in heavy metal-polluted soils. The current review paper focuses on heavy metal absorption, accumulation, and the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in alleviating heavy metal stress in plants. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are important soil microbial resources that assist host plants in dealing with a variety of abiotic stresses. It gives up-to-date information about AMF responses to abiotic stress. The significance of mycorrhiza against pathogenic populations is well documented, and the advantages of these relationships have been proven to minimize root system vulnerabilities by minimizing abiotic stresses, as well as boosting plant variety's ecological fitness in the soil environment. This review paper represents lipids as essential nutrients for AMF. This paper gives an overview of AM fungi's potential as bio-protection agents against soil-borne diseases and discuss about Modes of mycorrhizae-mediated disease control. The present review included reducing the impacts of biotic and abiotic stress through AMF, the mechanisms of AMF to improve the host plant’s capacity to endure stress, and the strategies employed by AM fungus to support plant” survival in stressful conditions.
Knowledge, Attitude and Prevention of Lassa fever Transmission among Women in Nnewi North Lga, Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Areji Solomon Chetachukwu , Onyenemezu Kelechi Raphael , Ubah John Chiedu , Akosa Jennifer Makuochukwu , Okeke Chukwuemelie Darlington , Onyenemezu ` Emmanuel Izuchukwu , Okonkwo Hyginus Echezona , Ikwuka Obinna Valentine , Ezike Tobechukwu Chinenye 
Published: June 2023

Purpose: Lassa fever is a disease of public health concern associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is noted to be endemic in the west-African Lassa fever belt with seasonal variations usually associated with epidemics. Nigeria among other countries is known to suffer from this. This study aims to determine the Knowledge, attitude, and prevention of Lassa Fever transmission among women in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State and contributory factors.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study conducted among women in Nnewi between 1st to 30th September, 2022. Data was collected using pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire among 252 respondents. It was analyzed with SPSS version 25.0.
Results: Their mean age was 33.40 years ranging from 18-69 years. Overall, 80.2% of the respondents had good knowledge on Lassa fever, 77.8% had good attitude towards prevention and 84.9% showed a good level of practice of its prevention. Educational level was a statistically significant factor in all these. 21% of respondents reported knowledge through health workers.
Conclusion: There is a high level of knowledge, attitude, and transmission prevention among women resident in Nnewi with educational status being a major determinant. This will significantly help to reduce the burden of and transmission of the disease though the means of awareness differed among different individuals.
Practical Implication: There is a need to improve public health awareness by health workers in order to improve the integrity and content of the population’s health education.
Functional Brain Network Connectivity Changes in Children and Adolescents with Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Resting-State Brain Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study
Authors: Younes Osama Ibrahim , Haiba Amr Adel , Ali Rania Essameldein Mohamed , Mubarak Ahmed Abdel Rahman , Eissa Mai AbdelRaouf 
Published: June 2023

Background: ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Altered functional connectivity has been associated with ADHD symptoms. This study aimed to investigate abnormal changes in the functional connectivity of resting-state brain networks (RSNs) among children and adolescents with different subtypes of ADHD.
Methods: This study was performed on 50 participants Group A: included 30 children and adolescents with ADHD Group B: included 20 normal typically developing controls. All participants aged between 7 and 16 years. All study patients. All participants underwent a neuropsychological assessment by applying the DSM-5 criteria to them. All study children and adolescents will undergo a R-fMRI examination, including Blood oxygenation level dependent BOLD-MRI and pulsed Arterial spin labeling MRI (PASL-MRI).
Results: According to Conner’s Rating scale, there was a significant difference between ADHD subtypes and severity. Children with combined subtype were more likely to have severe degree in both teacher and parent editions of Conner’s Rating Scale. On the other hand, children with inattentive subtype had less severe degrees by both teacher and parent edition. There were a statistically significance difference between both genders as regard ADHD severity according to Conner’s Rating scale (Teacher and parent editions) (P value = 0.049, 0.028 respectively). Males were significantly affected by moderate and severe type compared to females whose affection were mostly mild and moderate. According to CBCL, most of ADHD children had low competence parameters. There was a statistically significant difference (P value < 0.001) on the type of ADHD and social competence in the studied children, where the lowest parameters were found in children with hyperactive type.
Conclusion: There was a statistically significant difference on the type of ADHD and social competence, where the lowest parameters were found in children with hyperactive type.
Macrophage Membrane‐Coated Nanoparticles Sensitize Glioblastoma to Radiation by Suppressing Proneural–Mesenchymal Transformation in Glioma Stem Cells
Authors: Li Ruiqi , Chen Lian , Ji Qin , Liang Qing , Zhu Ying , Fu Wei , Chen Tianyou , Duan Hongwei , He Wenshan , Xu Zushun , Dai Xiaofang , Ren Jinghua 
Published: June 2023

AbstractRadiotherapy is identified as a crucial treatment for patients with glioblastoma, but recurrence is inevitable. The efficacy of radiotherapy is severely hampered partially due to the tumor evolution. Growing evidence suggests that proneural glioma stem cells can acquire mesenchymal features coupled with increased radioresistance. Thus, a better understanding of mechanisms underlying tumor subclonal evolution may develop new strategies. Herein, data highlighting a positive correlation between the accumulation of macrophage in the glioblastoma microenvironment after irradiation and mesenchymal transdifferentiation in glioblastoma are presented. Mechanistically, elevated production of inflammatory cytokines released by macrophages promotes mesenchymal transition in an NF‐κB‐dependent manner. Hence, rationally designed macrophage membrane‐coated porous mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MMNs) in which therapeutic anti‐NF‐κB peptides are loaded for enhancing radiotherapy of glioblastoma are constructed. The combination of MMNs and fractionated irradiation results in the blockage of tumor evolution and therapy resistance in glioblastoma‐bearing mice. Intriguingly, the macrophage invasion across the blood‐brain barrier is inhibited competitively by MMNs, suggesting that these nanoparticles can fundamentally halt the evolution of radioresistant clones. Taken together, the biomimetic MMNs represent a promising strategy that prevents mesenchymal transition and improves therapeutic response to irradiation as well as overall survival in patients with glioblastoma.
Mixed Halide Formation in Lead‐Free Antimony‐Based Halide Perovskite for Boosted CO2 Photoreduction: Beyond Band Gap Tuning
Authors: Lee Jiale , Chong Wei‐Kean , Kok Steven Hao Wan , Ng Boon‐Junn , Kong Xin Ying , Chai Siang‐Piao , Tan Lling‐Lling 
Published: June 2023

AbstractPhotocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value‐added fuels is a vastly promising anthropogenic chemical carbon cycle to combat the greenhouse effect while meeting the ever‐increasing energy demand. Recently, lead‐based halide perovskites have demonstrated great potential in various applications including photochemical reduction of CO2. However, in view of lead toxicity, the exploration of a lead‐free alternative is crucial for long term application. Herein, a series of lead‐free mixed halide perovskites Cs3Sb2ClxBr9−x (0 ≤ x ≤ 9) is prepared via a facile antisolvent recrystallization technique, where the incorporation of a secondary halide enhances the charge transfer and separation while allowing precise tuning of bandgap between 2.59 and 2.90 eV. Theoretical calculations further reveal that the formation of mixed Cl/Br halides engenders favorable charge redistribution due to lower octahedral distortion, which in turn strengthens CO2 adsorption and activation. Under visible light illumination, the optimal dual halide perovskite, Cs3Sb2Cl4Br5 manifests substantial twofold and fourfold enhancements of CH4 yield over the single halide perovskite, Cs3Sb2Br9 and Cs3Sb2Cl9, respectively. In brief, this study provides a compelling demonstration of lead‐free mixed halide perovskites for photocatalytic CO2 reduction, and it is anticipated to drive further application of perovskite‐based photocatalysts toward a diverse range of artificial photoredox reactions.
How to Make Elastomers Piezoelectric?
Authors: Owusu Francis , Venkatesan Thulasinath Raman , Nüesch Frank A. , Negri Ricardo Martin , Opris Dorina M. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractPiezoelectrics play a significant role in modern electronics and electric devices. Thermal or mechanical stress on such materials induces a change in polarization generating an electric response, which is the sole effect of why they are so interesting. However, most piezoelectrics are rigid and brittle ceramics and thus difficult to integrate into wearable electronics that comply with human skin or organs. To facilitate their incorporation into stretchable, so‐called next generation electronic devices, researchers have focused on developing piezoelectric materials with improved properties. Significant advances are achieved regarding flexibility. However, marrying piezoelectricity and elasticity proved challenging, as elastomers, with their amorphous flexible network structure, cannot keep polarization permanently. Herein, the most recent developments in the field of piezoelectric elastomers are reviewed, and potential future applications in sensors and energy harvesting are discussed.
Hybrid Alkali Salt Catalysts‐Promoted CVD Growth of 2D MoSe2–WSe2 and WSe2–MoSe2 Lateral Heterostructures
Authors: Wibowo Ary Anggara , Tebyetekerwa Mike , Bui Anh Dinh , Truong Thien N. , Saji Sandra , Kremer Felipe , Yang Zhongshu , Yin Zongyou , Lu Yuerui , Macdonald Daniel , Nguyen Hieu T. 
Published: June 2023

AbstractA scalable growth of atomically‐thin 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) with defect‐free large‐area surfaces is crucial for developing high‐performing optoelectronic devices. Herein, a method to grow large‐area, high‐quality MoSe2 monolayers, MoSe2–WSe2, and WSe2–MoSe2 lateral heterostructures using molten salt‐based chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is systematically reported. First, effects of isolated inorganic (sodium chloride (NaCl) and sodium nitrate (NaNO3)), organic (Perylene–3,4,9,10–tetracarboxylic acid tetrapotassium salt (PTAS), mixed inorganic (NaCl/NaNO3), and hybrid organic–inorganic (PTAS/NaCl/NaNO3) salt catalysts on the CVD growth and optoelectronic quality of MoSe2 monolayers and their lateral heterostructures with WSe2 in MoSe2–WSe2 and WSe2–MoSe2 assemblies are investigated. Results show that molten salt catalysts (NaCl/NaNO3 and PTAS/NaCl/NaNO3) support high‐quality, large‐area growth of MoSe2 monolayers with low defect density. The mixed inorganic salt supports growth of MoSe2–WSe2 lateral heterostructures but not their counterpart. Meanwhile, WSe2–MoSe2 lateral heterostructures are optimally grown, supported by the hybrid organic–inorganic salt. These results are ascribed to the difference in the associated kinetic and thermodynamic mechanisms for the growths of MoSe2 and WSe2 as starting materials. Last, it is confirmed that optoelectronic quality of realized heterostructures and monolayers is improved compared to their mechanically exfoliated counterparts. The obtained high‐quality, large‐area 2D TMD heterostructures can be useful for various optoelectronic applications.
Bioinspired Anisotropic Microstructures toward Multimodal Deformations of Low‐Voltage‐Driven Ionic Actuators
Authors: Zhang Hao , Lin Zhaohua , Li Shuigen , Ma Suqian , Hu Yong , Liang Yunhong , Han Zhiwu , Ren Lei 
Published: June 2023

AbstractIonic polymer–metal composites (IPMCs) are a class of ionic actuators considered as potential candidates for future soft electronics that are operable under low voltages (generally <10 V), flexible, lightweight, and can be miniaturized. However, IPMCs can only generate linear bending deformation, but not complex 3D deformation, thus limiting their practical application. Herein, the IPMC actuators with anisotropic stripe microstructures are developed inspired by the botanical systems where microstructural anisotropy of the cell walls can lead to dynamic conformations. The stripe microstructure obtained via one‐way polishing is designed to present a certain angle to the edges of the IPMCs in the longitudinal direction and can be localized. Hence, the IPMCs are subjected to the anisotropic action of the microstructure while bending, yielding a complex 3D deformation. In addition, the large surface area and high ion accessibility area caused by polishing can enhance the actuation performance of IPMCs which is also influenced by the stripe angle, including higher displacement (up to 162%) and larger blocking force (up to 226%). Outstanding electromechanical properties and multimodal deformation model of IPMC actuators with microstructure are demonstrated by applications such as a soft switch, robotic gripper, and imitation of plant organs. This study can open a new vista for making high‐performance actuators and has significant implications for the expansion of the applicability of IPMC actuators.
Photochromic and Electrochromic Hydrogels based on Electron Donor and Acceptor Bridged Viologen Derivatives for Multifunctional Signage Applications
Authors: Liang Dingli , Guo Zeying , Su Yangzhe , Zhou Fan , Wang Min , Chen Weinan , Zhou Gang 
Published: June 2023

AbstractInserting a conjugated bridge between the two pyridinium units of the viologen is an effective approach to tuning the colorations of the viologen derivatives. However, the relationship between the charge density on the viologen bridge and the related photochromic (PC) and electrochromic (EC) properties has been rarely studied. Herein, three conjugated bridges with different charge densities, i.e., thienyl, phenyl, and quinoxalinyl groups, are incorporated between the two pyridinium units of ammonium‐functionalized viologens. The coloration scope of the viologens before and after chromism is expanded due to the adjusted intramolecular charge transfer interactions. Moreover, the introduction of an electron‐withdrawing bridge is greatly beneficial to the chromic properties of the conjugation‐extended viologens in polyacrylamide hydrogels. The EC device based on AQV hydrogel exhibits the highest optical contrast of 85% at 580 nm, the fastest switching time (1.0 and 0.9 s for coloration and bleaching processes, respectively), and no decay in optical contrast after 1000 EC cycles. Furthermore, multifunctional and multicolored signages as sports icons and traffic signs are fabricated and demonstrated. Variable traffic signs presenting “Permitted”, “Warning”, and “Prohibited” cautions for pedestrians and vehicles can be realized in a single device with only one piece of ITO glass.
Au Modified Hollow Cube Sn‐MOF Derivatives for Highly Sensitive, Great Selective, and Stable Detection of n‐Butanol at Room Temperature
Authors: Cui Xiuxiu , Tian Xu , Xiao Xuechun , Chen Ting , Wang Yude 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAt present, there are still few gas sensors for detecting n‐butanol at room temperature. It is worth noting that detecting target gas at room temperature is beneficial to reduce energy consumption and prolong the lifetime of sensors. In this work, different molar ratios Au nanoparticles modified SnO2 derived from Sn‐MOF hollow cubes (Au‐SnO2) are synthesized by the coprecipitation method. The Au‐SnO2 has higher specific surface area than pure SnO2, which is conducive to improving gas sensing. The 0.7% Au‐SnO2 exhibit excellent sensing performances of 240% toward 100 ppm n‐butanol and the actual detection interval is 200 ppb–500 ppm under the room temperature. Meanwhile, DFT calculations reveal that Au‐SnO2 gas sensor has wonderful selectivity to n‐butanol at room temperature. The enhancement of n‐butanol sensing performance is also related to the “catalytic sensitization” effect and the “electron sensitization” effect triggered driven by Au NPs. It is hoped this Au‐SnO2 sensing material with such great gas response, selectivity and low detection limit will help detect n‐butanol at room temperature to lower energy consumption.
Sustainable PHBV/CuS Composite Obtained from Waste Valorization for Wastewater Purification by Visible Light‐Activated Photocatalytic Activity
Authors: Sarapajevaite Gabriele , Baltakys Kestutis , Degli Esposti Micaela , Morselli Davide , Fabbri Paola 
Published: June 2023

AbstractThe persistency of antimicrobial compounds in the water cycle accelerates the issue of antimicrobial resistance. Therefore, effective wastewater remediation approaches, which can be implemented on a large scale, are urgently required. This study aims at preparing a sustainable organic/inorganic composite material that can photo‐catalyze the degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater by using visible light. Specifically, films and porous composites are composed of poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) as supporting material, and copper sulfide (CuS) as active photocatalyst. It is noteworthy that the proposed composite can be fully produced from waste valorization, since PHBV is a polymer, which can be obtained by fermentation of vegetable wastes, and CuS is synthesized from industrial sulfur wastes. The produced composites show remarkable capabilities in the photodegradation of tetracycline and methylene blue, selected as model organic pollutants. Moreover, the PHBV/CuS composites can be reused multiple times with minimal loss in photocatalytic efficiency. The suggested approach is not only sustainable and cost‐effective, but also solves issues occurring in the application of the photodegradation techniques currently reported, such as the consumption of fossil‐based chemicals and photocatalyst removal from the purified water using with expensive procedures.
A High‐Performance Alloy‐Based Anode Enabled by Surface and Interface Engineering for Wide‐Temperature Sodium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Yang Jian , Guo Xin , Gao Hong , Wang Tianyi , Liu Zhigang , Yang Qing , Yao Hang , Li Jiabao , Wang Chengyin , Wang Guoxiu 
Published: June 2023

AbstractAlloy‐based anodes have shown great potential to be applied in sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) due to their high theoretical capacities, suitable working potential, and abundant earth reserves. However, their practical applications are severely impeded by large volume expansion, unstable solid‐electrolyte interfaces (SEI), and sluggish reaction kinetics during cycling. Herein, a surface engineering of tin nanorods via N‐doped carbon layers (Sn@NC) and an interface engineering strategy to improve the electrochemical performance in SIBs are reported. In particular, the authors demonstrate that uniform surface modification can effectively facilitate electron and sodium transport kinetics, confine alloy pulverization, and simultaneously synergize interactions with the ether‐based electrolyte to form a robust organic‐inorganic SEI. Moreover, it is discovered that the diethylene glycol dimethyl ether electrolyte with strong stability and an optimized Na+ solvation structure can co‐embed the carbon layer to achieve fast reaction kinetics. Consequently, Sn@NC anodes deliver extra‐long cycling stability of more than 10 000 cycles. The full cell of Na3V2(PO4)3║Sn@NC exhibits high energy density (215 Wh kg−1), excellent high‐rate capability (reaches 80% capacity in 2 min), and long cycle life over a wide temperature range of −20 to 50 °C.