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Design on Modified Glass Fiber Separator by Ball-milled Tin Fluoride particles for Zn Metal Anodes with High Reversibility
Authors: Zhang Huaijun , Yang Hengyu , Wu Banghui , Liang Yongle , Ni Wentao , Xu Guobao , Yang Liwen 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are considered as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage due to superior energy density, high safety, eco-friendliness and low cost. However, uncontrollable zinc dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions seriously compromise the performance of zinc metal anodes, thereby hindering practical development of AZIBs. In this work, zinc metal anodes are reinforced via a SnF2-modified glass fiber separator (denoted as SnF2@GF). Due to excellent ionic conductivity and zincophilicity of SnF2, the SnF2@GF separator can effectively homogenize Zn2+ flux to inhibit the growth of zinc dendrite and the formation of Zn4SO4(OH)6·5H2O byproducts. As a result, the Zn||Zn symmetric cell exhibits highly reversible plating/stripping behaviors for 1400 h at 1 mA cm− 2, and even at 5 mA cm− 2, it can operate stably for more than 1000 h. In addition, the assembled Zn||MnO2 full cells demonstrate a high capacity retention of 80% after 200 cycles at 1 A g− 1. Our results provide a facile and low-cost method of enhancing reversibility of zinc metal anodes for high-performance AZIBs.
Agriculture-derived Cellulose Nanocrystal Hybrid Composite of Chitosan and Polyethylene Glycol for Enhanced Antimicrobial Properties
Authors: Chaudhary Shivani , Jaiswar Gautam 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The biocompatible nanocomposite of cellulose nanocrystals / Chitosan / Polyethylene glycol was successfully prepared by the solution casting method. The prepared nanocomposite was characterized by UV-visible, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-Ray diffraction (XRD). UV -visible revealed the composite peaks formed by the absorbing wavelength. SEM images showed the uniformity of the composite formed. In XRD peaks obtained helps in comparative study of the pristine and composite of the material. The nanocomposite obtained had enhanced biocompatibility and antimicrobial activity. The variation study was also done with the help of various percentage composite prepared. The Cellulose nanocrystals/ Polyethylene glycol/chitosan (CPC1%) have different antimicrobial properties in comparison to CPC3% and CPC5% these composites have enhanced antimicrobial properties in comparison to CPC1%. These studies were done against gram-negative bacteria. Various percentages and different bacteria had different properties.
Prognostic significance of right ventricular free wall longitudinal strain in patients undergoing percutaneous edge-to-edge mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation
Authors: Iuliano Giuseppe , Silverio Angelo , Maio Marco Di , Bellino Michele , Esposito Luca , Cristiano Mario , Migliarino Serena , Baldi Cesare , Galasso Gennaro , Vecchione Carmine , Citro Rodolfo 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Purpose
To evaluate if right ventricular (RV) dysfunction assessed by RV free wall longitudinal strain (RVFWLS) is associated with poor clinical outcome of patients with functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) undergoing transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER), and to investigate the potential incremental value of RVFWLS for prognostic stratification over tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE).
Methods
This study included consecutive FMR patients undergoing successful TEER at our Institution. All patients underwent systematic echocardiographic assessment of RV function with both RVFWLS and TAPSE. Values of TAPSE < 17 mm and of RVFWLS >-20% were considered abnormal. The primary outcome was the composite of hospitalization for worsening heart failure and all-cause mortality.
Results
The study included 102 patients. At long-term follow-up (median 22 months), the primary outcome was reported in 60 (58.8%) patients. Patients with RV dysfunction according to both TAPSE and RVFWLS cut-off values showed a lower survival free from the primary outcome compared to patients with preserved RV function. After weighting for clinical confounders and multivariable adjustment for the main echocardiographic parameters, RVFWLS resulted independently associated with the primary outcome; conversely, TAPSE was not significantly associated with the primary outcome. Among patients with preserved RV function according to TAPSE, impaired RVFWLS identified patients with the lower survival free from the primary outcome compared to those with preserved RVFWLS (Log-Rank = 0.008).
Conclusions
In patient with FMR undergoing TEER, RV dysfunction assessed by RVFWLS was independently associated with long-term outcome and showed incremental value for prognostic stratification of patients with normal TAPSE.
Magnet-guided temozolomide and superparamagnetic iron oxide-loaded nanoparticles to enhance therapeutic efficacy in a glioma model
Authors: Thomas Reju George , Kim Subin , Tran Thi-Anh-Thuy , Kim Yeong Hee , Nagareddy Raveena , Jung Tae-Young , Kim Seul Kee , Jeong Youg Yeon 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background
This study aimed to synthesize liposomal nanoparticles loaded with temozolomide and ferucarbotran (LTF) and evaluate their theranostic effects in a glioma model.
Results
The particle size and surface charge of LTF were measured to be 80 nm and − 38 mV, respectively. Additionally, the presence of ferucarbotran significantly increased the contrast agent effect in glioma in MR imaging, compared to the control group. The application of magnet-guided LTF significantly reduced tumor size compared to the control and other comparison groups. Furthermore, our results demonstrated significant inhibition of brain tumor growth and an associated increase in lifespan compared to the control group.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that LTF with magnetic guidance represents a novel approach to address current obstacles, such as blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration by nanoparticles and drug resistance. Magnet-guided LTF is able to enhance therapeutic efficacy in mouse brain glioma.
Distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury: How to determine the optimal position using CT scan during reconstruction？
Authors: Yu You , Gan Yiwen , Li Junjie , Xiong Jixiang , Qing Jiwen , Wang Nan , Jiang Caiyi , Zeng Yuzhou , Zhang Yufan 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (DTS) injuries account for 1–11% of all ankle injuries. The establishment of minimally invasive and precise treatment mode to repair the bone structure and soft tissue has been discussed in literature, but the optimal reconstruction for this unique clinical problem has not been determined. We retrospectively collected 517 CT images of tibia and fibula (289 males, 228 females, 270 right feet and 249 left feet). To set the ideal implant point cp through CT images first, and then measuring a series of parameters through point cp, including the maximum front and rear radial distance between the point cp, the distance between the axis, the distance from the medial and external ankle, and the distance from the tibia joint surface to the axis. Then we figure out the optimal implantation point through these parameters. On the cross section, the values of a. b. c. and β were 1.84 ± 1.24mm, 3.58 ± 1.62mm, 4.74 ± 1.93mm, 25.30 ± 14.70 °, respectively. On the coronal section, the values of d. e. f. g. h. were 2.94 ± 2.24mm, 1.35 ± 0.75mm, 3.18 ± 1.48mm, 1.93 ± 0.71mm, 2.93 ± 1.31mm, respectively. There are significant differences between gender (P < 0.05) and no significant difference in the left and right foot parameters (P > 0.05). The CT scan provided a feasible option of surgical bone tunnel reconstruction of combined DTS, where the surgeons could drill a tunnel with the angle of 20–25° from the Coronal and horizontal planes, with the distance of 1.84 ± 1.24mm (male) and 1.74 ± 1.00mm (female) from the ankle tip, with the diameter of 2.50mm (male) and 2.00mm (female). Because the parameters of female patients are lower than male patients, surgeons should be more cautious in surgery. Level of evidence Level IV, retrospective case series.
Effect of corrosion media on biofilm detachment and the corrosion mechanism of Serratia marcescens on carbon steel in river water
Authors: AN Lakshmi , Bhuyan Angira Devi , Pasupulety Lata 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
The bacterial biofilms formed on metal surfaces play an important role in the corrosion of the metal. Biofilm detachment can greatly influence the corrosion rate. Since the biofilms formed by certain strains of \textit{Serratia marcescens} are known to get sloughed after prolonged surface exposure, studying the effect of corrosion media on this phenomenon and the corrosion rate will help in understanding the corrosion mechanism of \textit{S.marcescens}. In this work, carbon steel was exposed to multiple systems containing \textit{S.marcescens} isolated from treated river water used as a coolant in an oil refinery, referred to as industrial water (IW). The bacterial cultures were anaerobically cultivated in the American Petroleum Institute (API) growth medium and identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization, weight loss and surface morphological studies were performed on four different media. While sterilized IW served as a control, biofilm detachment occurred during polarization studies only in the system where the metal sample was exposed to IW containing \textit{S. marcescens} and the API medium. However, detachment did not occur during other analyses and in similar systems without the API medium or when nitrate ions were added to the API medium. Based on these observations, the mechanism adopted by \textit{S.marcescens} for its growth and the corrosion of carbon steel under various conditions could be elucidated.
PERAN KETERLIBATAN ORGANISASI DALAM MEMEDIASI HUBUNGAN ANTARA LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN RETENSI KARYAWAN
Authors: Pabisa Yuyun Alvionita , Sisnuhadi Sisnuhadi 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap retensi karyawan yang dimediasi oleh keterlibatan organisasi di Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional (Bank BTPN) Yogyakarta. Sampel yang dipergunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 67 responden yang merupakan karyawan dari Bank BTPN Yogyakarta. Software SEM PLS dipergunakan untuk menganalisis data dan diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa lingkungan kerja yang semakin baik akan memperkuat retensi karyawan, lingkungan kerja yang semakin bagus akan meningkatkan keterlibatan organisasi, dan variabel keterlibatan organisasi meningkatkan pengaruh lingkungan kerja terhadap retensi karyawan. Temuan penelitian ini diharapkan bisa memberikan panduan bagi para manajer Sumbr Daya Manusia akan pentingnya memelihara lingkungan kerja yang baik dan nyaman untuk meningkatkan retensi karyawan.Kata kunci: Lingkungan kerja, retensi karyawan, keterlibatan organisasi ABSTRACTThis research was conducted to explore the influence of the work environment on employee retention mediated by organizational involvement at Bank BTPN Yogyakarta branch. The samples used in this study were 67 respondents who were employees of Bank BTPN Yogyakarta. PLS SEM software was used to analyze the data and the research results show that a better work environment will strengthen employee retention, a better work environment will strengthen employee retention, a better work environment will increase organizational involvement, and organizational involvement variables will increase the effect of the work environment on employee retention. The findings of this research are expected to provide guidance for Human Resources managers on the importance of protecting the environment.Keywords: Work environment, employee retention, organizational engagement
Interstitial Eosinophilic Aggregates and Kidney Outcome in Patients with CKD
Authors: Hattori Koki , Sakaguchi Yusuke , Oka Tatsufumi , Asahina Yuta , Kawaoka Takayuki , Yamamoto Ryohei , Matsui Isao , Mizui Masayuki , Kaimori Jun-Ya , Isaka Yoshitaka 
Published: August 2023

Background
Interstitial eosinophilic aggregates are observed in various kidney diseases, but their clinical implications remain unknown. We assessed the association between interstitial eosinophilic aggregates and kidney outcomes and further analyzed the association between blood eosinophil count, as a surrogate for interstitial eosinophilic aggregates, and the risk of kidney failure in patients with advanced CKD.

Methods
We analyzed datasets from two retrospective cohort studies: (1) the kidney biopsy cohort including 563 patients who underwent native kidney biopsy at Osaka University Hospital between 2009 and 2021 and (2) the retrospective CKD cohort including 2877 patients with an eGFR of 10–60 ml/min per 1.73 m2 referred to the nephrology outpatient center at Osaka University Hospital between 2005 and 2018. Interstitial eosinophilic aggregates were defined as ≥5 interstitial eosinophils in the high-power field on hematoxylin and eosin staining. This study outcome was initiation of KRT or ≥40% decline in eGFR.

Results
In the kidney biopsy cohort, interstitial eosinophilic aggregates were found in 17% of patients, most frequently in those with diabetic nephropathy (50%). Interstitial eosinophilic aggregates were associated with a higher rate of the composite kidney outcome after adjustment for clinical and histological variables (hazard ratio, 3.61; 95% confidence interval, 2.47 to 5.29; P < 0.001). LASSO revealed that blood eosinophil count was the strongest predictor of interstitial eosinophilic aggregates. In the retrospective CKD cohort, higher baseline and time-updated blood eosinophil counts were significantly associated with a higher rate of KRT initiation in Cox proportional hazards models and marginal structural models.

Conclusions
Interstitial eosinophilic aggregates were associated with a higher risk of a composite of KRT initiation or ≥40% decline in eGFR.

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Posición Geográfica. Área rururbana intraejidal (ARI) de Río Gallegos, 2018 Polígono B
Authors: Videla Adriana , Cáceres Alicia , Melgarejo Guillermo 
Published: August 2023

El presente Informe Científico-Técnico, pertenece a una Beca de Investigación para Alumnos Avanzados de la UNPA, convocatoria 2022 a cargo de la becaria Adriana Videla y se enmarca en el PI 29/A469-1 “Los impactos en el crecimiento urbano del Área Rururbana Intraejidal (ARI) incorporada al ejido municipal de Río Gallegos, en 2018. Provincia de Santa Cruz. República Argentina”, el proyecto y la beca son dirigidos por la Lic. Alicia P. Cáceres y codirigidos por el Arq. Guillermo Melgarejo.
El tema de la beca es “Posición geográfica” del Polígono B, última incorporación de tierras al ejido de la ciudad de Río Gallegos en el año 2018. Abordada desde la perspectiva teórica de la Geografía Urbana.
Los objetivos de la investigación son: relevar los elementos comprendidos en la posición geográfica del Polígono B del ejido municipal de Río Gallegos, que analiza el Sitio, Emplazamiento y Situación; realizar un diagnóstico territorial en relación a los recursos naturales y antrópicos que ofrece y los riesgos naturales y antrópicos que generan.
Metodológicamente, se relevaron y analizaron bibliografía específica; se realizaron salidas de campo para la observación directa y para la recolección de datos para la elaboración de cartografía temática.
Los resultados permitieron caracterizar la Posición Geográfica del Polígono B y exponer recursos naturales y antrópicos y, riesgos naturales y ambientales, además de aportar teórica y metodológicamente al PI 29/A469-1 y a la formación en investigación de la becaria.
Peripheral Benefit of Single Audit Monitoring in Attracting Charitable Donations
Authors: McAllister Brian P. , Waymire Tammy R. , Webb Thomas Z. 
Published: August 2023

SYNOPSIS
Our study examines whether the presence of a Single Audit is positively associated with charitable donations. A Single Audit offers incremental monitoring benefits beyond a basic financial audit. Specifically, it includes additional audit procedures and publicly disclosed reporting on internal controls over financial reporting and on compliance over major programs. In an entropy-balanced sample of 44,364 observations over the period 2010 to 2016, we find that charities subject to a Single Audit receive higher donations, regardless of whether the audit reveals internal control deficiencies. We find similar results when donors are more sophisticated, but not when they are less sophisticated. Finally, our results show donors differentiate between clean and unclean audit findings when deficiencies are defined more strictly as material weaknesses only. Policymakers, charities, and other stakeholders should be interested in the finding that Single Audits, often viewed for their costs, also yield a peripheral monitoring benefit by attracting donations.
Data Availability: All data are from publicly available sources quoted in the text.
JEL Classifications: M41; M42; M48.
An Examination of the Terminal Year in an Auditor-Client Relationship
Authors: Aier Jagadison K. , Jones Keith L. , Lian Qiyang , Schroeder Joseph H. 
Published: August 2023

SYNOPSIS
We examine the cost and consequences of switching auditors. Specifically, we consider several client costs (audit fees, going-concern opinions, and internal control opinions) in the last year of an audit engagement (“terminal year”). We find that outgoing auditors are more likely to charge higher audit fees, issue more going-concern opinions, and issue more adverse internal control opinions during the terminal years of their audits. These findings suggest that outgoing auditors gain greater bargaining power, are more likely to charge for additional hours of audit work, and are less likely to yield to client pressures. Overall, our results suggest that companies face real economic costs from the outgoing auditor in addition to the start-up costs of the incoming auditor.
Data Availability: Data are publicly available from sources identified in the text.
JEL Classifications: G31; G32; G33; M21.
Do CFO Outside Directorships Benefit or Harm Home Firm Financial Reporting Quality?
Authors: Cunningham Lauren M. , Myers Linda A. , Short Justin C. 
Published: August 2023

SYNOPSIS
Demand for chief financial officer (CFO) service on corporate boards has grown substantially in recent years, leading to questions about how outside board appointments affect a CFO’s ability to fulfill their home firm responsibilities. In this paper, we focus on the CFO’s core responsibility of overseeing home firm financial reporting quality, and we explore the types of situations where outside board service may lead to either learning opportunities or pressure to shirk on home firm duties. Our results should interest investors, auditors, and board members considering the implications of CFO outside board service because, although we observe no negative impacts on home firm financial reporting quality arising from outside board service, we find only limited situations where significant benefits accrue.
Data Availability: All data are publicly available from sources cited in text.
JEL Classifications: G34; M40; M41.
Evaluation of Bond Strength and Fracture Load of Teeth With Flared Root Canals Restored With Prefabricated, Anatomical, and Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing Fiber Posts
Authors: Taques LV , Chidoski JC , Ávila BO , Jitumori RT , Gomes JC , Gomes GM 
Published: August 2023

SUMMARY

Purpose
This study compared the use of anatomical glass fiber posts using bulk-fill composite resin with computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) milled glass fiber post in oversized root canals, through bond strength (BS) and fracture resistance (FR) tests (fracture load).

Methods and Materials
A total of 48 mandibular premolars were selected, half of them had their crowns removed at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and the other half were sectioned 2 mm above the CEJ. Subsequently, teeth were endodontically treated. After 1 week, the standard preparation of the canals was carried out, and the roots were divided into three groups (n=16), according to the use of different restorative techniques (control: prefabricated glass fiber post [PFP], direct anatomical glass fiber post [AFP], and CAD/CAM milled glass fiber post [MFP]). After luting procedures using Single Bond Universal and RelyX Ultimate (3M ESPE), for eight teeth in each group, six specimens were obtained (two slices from each root third: cervical, middle, and apical). For the remaining eight roots of each group, standardized preparations for metal-free crowns, milling of 5 mol% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline, cementation of the crowns, and periodontal ligament simulation were performed. Then, for each group, the BS was evaluated through the push-out test, and the FR was evaluated in compression. The data obtained from BS were submitted to two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA; group vs root region) and Tukey (α=0.05) and from FR to one-way ANOVA (group) and Tukey (α=0.05).

Results
For the BS test, the MFP group was statistically superior to the PFP group in all root regions and was statistically superior to the AFP group only in the cervical region, being statistically similar in the middle and apical root regions. For the FR test, the MFP group was statistically superior to the PFP and AFP groups.

Conclusion
The milled fiber post technique can be a legitimate alternative in the restoration of weakened roots with flared root canals.