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Mapping soil organic matter and identifying potential controls in the farmland of Southern China: Integration of multi‐source data, machine learning and geostatistics
Authors: Hu Bifeng , Ni Hanjie , Xie Modian , Li Hongyi , Wen Yali , Chen Songchao , Zhou Yin , Teng Hongfen , Bourennane Hocine , Shi Zhou 
Published: August 2023

AbstractSoil organic matter (SOM) plays a critical role in terrestrial ecosystem functioning and is closely related to many global issues like soil fertility, soil health and climate regulation. Therefore, obtaining accurate information on the spatial distribution of SOM and its potential controlling factors is of global interest. However, this remains a great challenge since SOM is affected by numerous natural and anthropogenic factors and usually showed strong heterogeneity. In this study, we collected a total of 16,580 surface soil (0–20 cm) samples from the farmland throughout Jiangxi Province. And the Random Forest (RF), Cubist and gradient‐boosted models were compared and used to define the factor which is most associated with SOM. Then the ordinary kriging (OK) and machine learning‐ordinary co‐kriging (ML‐COK) were used to map SOM. We found that on average, 30.86 g kg−1 SOM was present in farmland soil of Jiangxi Province. Anthropogenic activities strongly affected SOM level, with five of the top 10 most important factors are anthropogenic related. The straw return amount was proved to have the largest importance (31.46%) for modelling SOM and a significant (p < 0.001) positive relationship between SOM content and the amount of straw returned to farmland was detected. Additionally, returning straw improved crop production. Soil derived from the Quaternary Subred Sand has the highest SOM content (37.82 g kg−1). Crop rotation also improved SOM content and the rice‐bean rotation system has the highest SOM content (34.27 g kg−1). With the best performance, the RF algorithm (R2 = 0.49, RMSE = 6.77 g kg−1) was selected to identify the primary control of SOM and integrated with COK, which we termed as ML‐COK, to map the SOM in the farmland of Jiangxi Province. ML‐COK outperformed OK method for mapping the SOM in farmland of Jiangxi Province with R2 of 0.351 and Lin's concordance correlation coefficient of 0.549. Farmland distributed in the central part of the province had high SOM content. In contrast, farmland in the north, south and east parts had relatively low SOM. Our study offers new insight for mapping soil properties, identifying potential factors driving variation in SOM, and also provides valuable information for making more reasonable and environmentally friendly farmland management measures.
Plastics as Non‐Toxic Disruptors of Aquatic Ecosystems
Authors: Tanentzap Andrew J. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractPlastics are receiving widespread attention as an environmental contaminant, but their role in disrupting the behavior and physiology of organisms remains neglected. Here, I highlight growing evidence that plastics have pervasive, non‐toxic effects in aquatic ecosystems, especially on feeding interactions. These effects ultimately have consequences for the flow of energy through food webs and the productivity of entire ecosystems. New research efforts are now needed to link synthetic polymers and their additive chemistries to food web interactions under field conditions. This knowledge could be used to strengthen regulatory risk assessments, similar to the process for other ecological‐disrupting compounds, such as those that interfere with hormone systems.
Visualizing electrochemical zinc deposition and the role of a polymer additive in the crystal growth mechanism
Authors: Tiétcha Gastelle F. , Klüppel Ingo , Kogler Matthias , Valtiner Markus , Mears Laura L. E. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractElectrodeposition of metals is relevant to many research fields including catalysis, batteries, antifouling, and anticorrosion coatings. Compared with hot dip galvanizing, there is significant interest in less energy and material‐intense electroplating of zinc. At present, large‐scale electroplating mostly uses acidic zinc solutions, containing potentially toxic additives. Alkaline electroplating of zinc offers a route to using environment‐friendly green additives. Further to the previous elucidation of the mechanism by which the polyquarternium polymer (PQ) aids the deposition of negatively charged zincate, here the nature of the coating is explored. Zinc was deposited from an electrolyte including zincate and PQ, on gold model surfaces. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and low energy ion scattering have been used to characterize the layer and explore the crystal growth mechanism that the PQ changes and, hence, improves the coating quality. We have also used AFM of the PQ on negatively charged mica to provide further evidence for the growth mechanism interpretation. Our data demonstrate that the additive is crucial to steering the growth mechanism, offering routes to optimizing deposition.
Recent Progress in Robust Regenerated Soy Protein Film
Authors: Gu Weidong , Tan Yi , Pang Huiwen , Ye Qianqian , Li Xiaona , Li Jianzhang 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research progress on soy protein (SP) film. SP film has gained significant attention due to its natural, renewable, and biodegradable characteristics. The review begins by introducing the film formation mechanisms and preparation methods of SP film, including solution casting, dry‐film formation, and other techniques, and discusses the associated preparation conditions and processes. Subsequently, the review explores the structural features, plasticization modifications, mechanical properties, antimicrobial modifications, UV shielding properties, and conductivity of SP film. Lastly, the review summarizes the current challenges and development directions in SP film research. This includes improving the mechanical performance and stability of the film, exploring novel functionalization approaches, and enhancing the sustainability of the film. Through this review of SP film, the study aims to enhance the understanding of their potential in materials science and various applications while providing guidance and insights for future research and applications.
Chowla and Sarnak conjectures for Kloosterman sums
Authors: El Abdalaoui Houcein , Shparlinski Igor E. , Steiner Raphael S. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractWe formulate several analogs of the Chowla and Sarnak conjectures, which are widely known in the setting of the Möbius function, in the setting of Kloosterman sums. We then show that for Kloosterman sums, in some cases, these conjectures can be established unconditionally.
Aphid‐Inspired and Thermally‐Actuated Soft Gripper Using 3D Printing Technology
Authors: Lee Jihun , So Hongyun 
Published: August 2023

AbstractHerein, a thermo‐actuated aphid‐inspired dry adhesive (TADA) that offers tunable and reversible adhesion is reported. It is easily fabricated through 3D printing using a polylactic acid (PLA) filament and silicone elastomer, avoiding the use of unfavorable methods for micro‐ and nanofabrication and unwanted particles for actuation. The tunable adhesive system mimics aphid biology to achieve adhesion switchability. Switching between adhesion states is enabled by the thermo‐actuated PLA, which has shape memory properties. Additionally, silicone elastomer enables adherence to flat substrates such as glass, silicon wafers, and acrylic plates. The detachment time of the TADA can be controlled by changing the printing layer height, which is a 3D‐printing parameter that results in a short detachment time when the printing layer height is small. The adhesion strength is measured by applying different preloads and varying the size of the adhesive area. The reversibility between the adhesion‐on and adhesion‐off states, revealing good repeatability with similar adhesion strengths is also demonstrated. The TADA has potential applications in transferring silicon wafers. In addition, it can be printed to fit a flat plate of any shape, enabling it to grip the plate stably.
Thermal/Blue Light Induced Cross‐Linking of Acrylic Coatings with Diazo Compounds
Authors: de Zwart Felix J. , Wolzak Lukas A. , Laan Petrus C. M. , Mathew Simon , Flapper Jitte , van den Berg Keimpe J. , Reek Joost N. H. , de Bruin Bas 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe thermal curing of industrial coatings (e.g., car painting and metal coil coatings) is accompanied by a substantial energy consumption due to the intrinsically high temperatures required during the curing process. Therefore, the development of new photochemical curing processes—preferably using visible light—is in high demand. This work describes new diazo‐based cross‐linkers that can be used to photocure acrylic coatings using blue light. This work demonstrates that the structure of the tethered diazo compounds influences the cross‐linking efficiency, finding that side reactions are suppressed upon engineering greater molecular flexibility. Importantly, this work shows that these diazo compounds can be employed as either thermal or photochemical cross‐linkers, exhibiting identical crosslinking performances. The performance of diazo‐cross‐linked coatings is evaluated to reveal excellent water resistance and demonstrably similar material properties to UV‐cured acrylates. These studies pave the way for further usage of diazo‐functionalized cross‐linkers in the curing of paints and coatings.
Mesoscopic Simulation of Centrifugal Melt Electrospinning of PPESK
Authors: Guo Han , Chen Jia , Lv Xujin , Qu Xin , Zhang Baoyan , Peng Gongqiu , Liu Yong 
Published: August 2023

AbstractPoly(aryl ether sulfone ketone) (PPESK) is an engineering plastic with high strength, good heat resistance, insulation, and chemical corrosion resistance. The properties of PPESK fiber prepared by centrifugal melt electrospinning can be improved, and the method is efficient and environmentally friendly. This article employs a systematic analysis to investigate the impact of process parameters on the jet formation process, jet motion, fiber diameter, fiber yield, and changes in molecular chain orientation of PPESK. The analysis uses dissipative particle dynamics simulation to reveal that PPESK fibers can attain a certain degree of refinement, and fiber yield can be increased with an appropriate increase in rotational speed, temperature, and electric field force. Moreover, for PPESK with different chain lengths, longer molecular chains impede the untwisting of the molecular chains within the fiber, weakening the fiber orientation, increasing fiber diameter, and resulting in a slower fiber yield increase. These simulation results provide theoretical guidance for preparing PPESK ultrafine fibers with the required performance, shortening the exploration process of actual spinning, and saving time and labor.
Anthropology of Deep Brain Stimulation; the 30th Anniversary of STN DBS in 2023
Authors: Hariz Marwan , Blomstedt Yulia , Blomstedt Patric , Hariz Gun‐Marie 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe year 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). This procedure prompted a universal interest in DBS for various brain disorders and resulted in a unique expansion of clinical and scientific collaboration between many disciplines, with impact on many aspects of society.ObjectiveTo study the anthropology of DBS, that is, its ethno‐geographic origins, its evolution, its impact on clinicians and scientists, and its influence on society at large.Material and MethodsThe authors scrutinized the geo‐ethnic origins of the pioneers of modern DBS, and they evaluated, based on the literature and on a long‐term praxis, the development of DBS and its impact on clinicians, on healthcare, and on society.ResultsScientists and clinicians from various geo‐ethnic origins pioneered modern DBS, leading to worldwide spread of this procedure and to the establishment of large multidisciplinary teams in many centers. Neurologists became actively involved in surgery and took on new laborious tasks of programming ever more complicated DBS systems. Publications sky‐rocketed and the global spread of DBS impacted positively on several aspects of society, including healthcare, awareness of neurological diseases, interdisciplinary relations, conferences, patient organizations, unemployment, industry, etc.ConclusionsSTN DBS has boosted the field of deep brain electrotherapy for many neurological and psychiatric illnesses, and DBS has generated a global benefit on many aspects of society, well beyond its clinical benefits on symptoms of diseases. With the ever‐increasing indications for DBS, more positive global impact is expected.
Evaluating bycatch avoidance in the U.S. Atlantic sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus fishery
Authors: Lowman Brooke A. , O'Keefe Catherine E. , Cadrin Steven X. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract

Objective
The effectiveness of bycatch avoidance programs relies on changes in fishing behavior in response to spatiotemporal information on bycatch patterns. A voluntary bycatch avoidance program in the U.S. sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus fishery designed to prevent triggering bycatch allocation of Yellowtail Flounder Limanda ferruginea was implemented and maintained concurrently with other management measures. Detecting bycatch avoidance behavior and relative effectiveness for bycatch mitigation presents an analytical challenge.

Methods
We evaluated effectiveness of the bycatch avoidance program over the course of 4 years based on fishing behavior relative to bycatch advisories. Using loglinear models to compare frequencies, we examined the relationship between bycatch reports from participating vessels and bycatch advisories throughout the year in each of the 4 years. We compared results from self-reported catch to data from a mandatory observer program for participating and nonparticipating vessels in the bycatch avoidance program.

Result
Significant associations between bycatch advisories and fishing locations indicated bycatch avoidance behavior, while accounting for the effect of sea scallop density on fishing location decisions. Evidence of avoidance behavior was stronger in earlier years of the program and varied spatially. Decreasing avoidance behavior coincided with revised bycatch management measures, which appear to have altered the incentives for bycatch avoidance.

Conclusion
We found differences in the fishing behavior of fishing captains who participated in the bycatch avoidance program when Yellowtail Flounder bycatch was perceived to threaten economic yield due to fishery closures. Bycatch mitigation program evaluations should consider the program objectives as well as incentives (and disincentives) in interpreting behavior.
Foray into the topology of poly‐bi‐[8]‐annulenylene
Authors: Muruganandam Varadharajan , Sajjan Manas , Kais Sabre 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAnalyzing phase transitions using the inherent geometrical attributes of a system has garnered enormous interest over the past few decades. The usual candidate often used for investigation is graphene—the most celebrated material among the family of tri‐coordinated graphed lattices. We show in this report that other inhabitants of the family demonstrate equally admirable structural and functional properties that at its core are controlled by their topology. Two interesting members of the family are cyclooctatrene (COT) and COT‐based polymer: poly‐bi‐[8]‐annulenylene, both in one and two dimensions that have been investigated by polymer chemists over a period of 50 years for its possible application in batteries exploiting its conducting properties. A single COT unit is demonstrated herein to exhibit topological solitons at sites of a broken bond similar to an open one‐dimensional Su–Schrieffer–Heeger (SSH) chain. We observe that poly‐bi‐[8]‐annulenylene in one dimension mimics two coupled SSH chains in the weak coupling limit, thereby showing the presence of topological edge modes. In the strong coupling limit, we investigate the different parameter values of our system for which we observe zero‐energy modes. Further, the application of an external magnetic field and its effects on the band flattening of the energy bands has also been studied. In two dimensions, poly‐bi‐[8]‐annulenylene forms a square‐octagon lattice which upon breaking time‐reversal symmetry goes into a topological phase forming noise‐resilient edge modes. We hope our analysis would pave the way for synthesizing such topological materials and exploiting their properties for promising applications in optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and renewable energy sources.Key Points
We show in this paper tri‐coordinated lattice systems: cylooctatrene (COT) and COT‐based polymer: poly‐bi‐[8]‐annulenylene exhibit exotic topological properties.
Flat bands are generated upon application of tailored magnetic flux for poly‐bi‐[8]‐annulenylene in one dimension.
Insights from this paper open the possibility of using these polymers as an experimental ground to observe many flat‐band and topology‐related phenomena.
Ensuring reliability and cultural validity of the Indonesian version of the Quality Of Life Index for patients with cancer
Authors: Rimayanti Ummi Pratiwi , Mizuno Michiyo , Kadar Kusrini , Madjid Abdul , Sahraeny Sitti , Effendy Christantie , Setiyarini Sri , Mayers Thomas 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe objective of this study was to translate the Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI) into the Indonesian language, considering its cultural and functional appropriateness, and to evaluate its psychometric properties by testing the reliability and validity. A committee approach was conducted to create the Indonesian version of the QLI (QLI‐Id) and cognitive interviewing with 15 patients with cancer was conducted to identify potential problems or errors in answering the QLI‐Id. A cross‐sectional descriptive study was carried out using 236 responses to the QLI‐Id questionnaire from patients with cancer; 62 of whom completed the same questionnaire twice within a 3‐week interval to verify stability reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis results supported construct validity with model fit statistics for the original single‐factor and four‐factor structure of the QLI (corresponding to the QLI's total score and four subscale scores, respectively) with some rearrangement of the items within each subscale. Reliability for the total QLI‐Id scale was supported by McDonald's Omega of 0.92 and the intraclass/intrasubject correlation coefficient at two time points of 0.86. The strong correlation between the QLI‐Id total and the Satisfaction with Life Scale scores and the overall health/QOL domain of the EORTC QLQ‐C30 (both r = 0.73) supported its construct validity. This study provides evidence for the reliability and validity of the QLI‐Id as an instrument to measure the impact of cancer on the overall QOL of Indonesian patients.
Association of Age and Frailty With 30‐Day Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Oral Cavity Cancer Surgery
Authors: Boyi Trinithas , Williams Lauren C. , Kafle Samipya , Roche Ansley M. , Judson Benjamin L. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of age and frailty on 30‐day outcomes following surgery for oral squamous cavity carcinoma (OSCC).Study DesignRetrospective cross‐sectional analysis.SettingAmerican College of Surgeons' National Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database.MethodsPatients who underwent OSCC resection were queried via NSQIP (2015‐2020). Cases were stratified by age (18‐65, 65‐75, and older than 75) as well as by modified frailty index scores (mFI 0, mFI 1, and mFI 2+) for comparative analyses. Univariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to examine demographics, perioperative outcomes, and 30‐day postoperative adverse events.ResultsA total of 3238 patients who underwent OSCC surgery were identified and categorized as nongeriatric (“NGA,” age 18‐65), younger geriatric (“YGA,” age 65‐75), and older geriatric (“OGA,” age >75) adults. Compared to NGA, geriatric patients had higher the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, higher modified frailty index scores, and more comorbidities such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive disease, and diabetes (p < .001). YGAs and OGAs were also less likely to undergo neck dissection (p < .001), composite resection (p = .006), and free flap reconstruction compared to NGAs (p < .001). When controlling for confounders, age was not independently associated with an increased risk of poor outcomes. On the other hand, frailty was found to be independently associated with a higher risk of adverse events (odds ratio: 1.40 [1.15‐1.70], p < .001 for mFI 1, odds ratio: 1.45 [1.04‐2.02], p = .027 for mFI 2+).ConclusionA higher mFI score, not older age, is associated with an increased risk of 30‐day complications following OSCC surgery.
Transoral Laser‐Assisted Infrahyoid Supraglottic Laryngectomy for Selected Patients With Supraglottic Cancer
Authors: Roh Jong‐Lyel 
Published: August 2023

AbstractSupraglottic laryngectomy has evolved from open to transoral endoscopic approaches with advancements in surgical techniques and instruments such as lasers, endoscopes, ultrasonic devices, and robotics. Transoral laser‐assisted microsurgery has emerged as an effective treatment option, offering faster functional recovery and serving as an alternative to partial laryngectomy or non‐surgical therapies. Traditional endoscopic supraglottic laryngectomy involves resection of both suprahyoid and infrahyoid supraglottic structures. However, in cases where the tumor is limited to the infrahyoid epiglottis, a new technique known as transoral laser‐assisted infrahyoid supraglottic laryngectomy allows for tumor removal while preserving the suprahyoid epiglottis, aryepiglottic folds, and vallecula, ensuring optimal preservation of laryngopharyngeal function. This procedure enables patients to swiftly return to their daily routines with minimal complications. This article discusses the surgical technique, potential indications, and advantages and disadvantages of the new approach for infrahyoid epiglottic cancer.
Nonopioid Versus Opioid Analgesics After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: A Systematic Review
Authors: Moon Peter K. , Wei Eric X. , Hamid Marzan S. , Borghi John A. , Megwalu Uchechukwu C. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo determine whether nonopioid analgesic regimens, taken after discharge for thyroid and parathyroid surgery have noninferior pain outcomes in comparison to opioid analgesic regimens. Secondarily, we sought to determine if nonopioid analgesic regimens decrease the number of opioid medications taken after thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and to assess adverse events associated with opioid versus nonopioid regimens.Data sourcesPubMed, Embase, Cochrane.Review MethodsA comprehensive search of the literature was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines, and identified 1299 nonduplicate articles for initial review of which 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified as meeting all eligibility criteria. Meta‐analysis was not conducted due to heterogeneity in the data and statistical analyses.ResultsBoth RCTs included in this systematic review found no significant differences in postoperative pain scores between individuals discharged with a nonopioid only analgesic regimen compared to analgesic regimen that included oral opioid medications. One study reported significantly increased number of postoperative calls related specifically to pain in the nonopioid arm compared to the opioid arm (15.6% vs. 3.2%, P = .045).ConclusionThis systematic review of RCTs revealed a limited number of studies examining nonopioid versus opioid postoperative pain medications among adults who undergo thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Among the 2 RCTs on this topic, there is a shared finding that nonopioid analgesic regimens are noninferior to opioid analgesic regimens in managing postoperative pain after thyroid and parathyroid surgery, supporting the use of nonopioid pain regimens given the risk of opioid dependence associated with prescription opioid medications.