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Perspectives on achievements and challenges of oxygen transport dual‐functional membrane reactors
Authors: Chen Guoxing , Widenmeyer Marc , Yu Xiao , Han Ning , Tan Xiaoyao , Homm Gert , Liu Shaomin , Weidenkaff Anke 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe integration of membrane separation processes with chemical reactions through oxygen transport dual‐functional membrane reactors has attracted significant attention due to the potential for process intensification, which also can create a synergy between the two units. This approach holds promise for promoting green chemistry principles by reducing energy consumption and environmental pollution. Despite its potential, a comprehensive review of recent advancements exploring the full potential of oxygen transport dual‐functional membrane reactors (coupling two distinct reactions) in enhancing membrane performance is currently lacking. To address this gap, this perspective article presents various concepts and principles of oxygen transport dual‐functional membrane reactors and provides an overview of recent advances and applications. Additionally, the challenges and opportunities for future research to enhance the efficiency of the process toward industrialization are discussed and highlighted. These include developing novel oxygen transport membrane materials, optimizing membrane engineering, innovating membrane reactor design, and exploring new applications and reaction mechanisms.
Interaction and infiltration behavior between calcium–ferrum–alumina–silicate and Yb4Hf3O12 ceramics at various temperatures
Authors: He Ling , Pan Ling , Zhou Wei , Chen Maolin , Zhang Qinzhao , Pan Wenqian , Xiao Peng , Li Yang 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe interaction and infiltration behavior between typical calcium–ferrum–alumina–silicate (CFAS) and Yb4Hf3O12 ceramics at 1300, 1400, and 1500°C for different duration times were investigated. At 1300°C, the CFAS melt first crystallized and then generated massive anorthite with high‐melting point, reducing the wettability of CFAS melt and physically blocking CFAS penetration paths. As the temperature increased to 1400°C and 1500°C, the wettability of the molten CFAS correspondingly increases. A continuous reaction layer, composed of apatite, fluorite, and garnet, was formed over Yb4Hf3O12 ceramic due to the penetration of CFAS melt. Furthermore, the infiltration rate of CFAS decreases with increasing corrosion time because of the barrier effect primarily derived from the as‐mentioned continuous reaction layer.
Synthesis of spherical Si3N4 powders by liquid‐phase modified carbothermal reduction and nitridation
Authors: Zhao Shuo , Du Songmo , Sun Siyuan , Li Fei , Chen Zhanglin , Zhang Shijia , Ning Xiaoshan , Cao Wenbin , Chen Kexin , Smirnov Konstantin , Zhang Jie , Liu Guanghua 
Published: August 2023

Abstractβ‐Si3N4 powder with well‐dispersed spherical particles was synthesized by liquid‐phase modified carbothermal reduction and nitridation. The influence of the type and content of additives on the particle morphology was investigated. The liquid phase formed at the reaction temperature modifies the morphology of the Si3N4 powder. The Si3N4 products precipitated along the liquid‐solid interface, thus forming a spherical morphology and promoting the transformation from α‐Si3N4 to β‐Si3N4. The type of additives has a strong influence on the formation temperature and viscosity of the liquid phase and hence affects the product morphology. In the samples with CaF2 and CaO additives, sufficient liquid phase occurred and spherical particles were obtained. In the sample with Y2O3, however, the liquid phase was insufficient due to the higher formation temperature, thus resulting in an irregular particle morphology.
Assessing the predictability of racing performance of Thoroughbreds using mixed‐effects model
Authors: Oda Daiki , Onogi Akio 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe inheritance of racing performance in Thoroughbreds is of interest to breeders and geneticists. Therefore, the genetic parameters of racing performance have been investigated in various populations of Thoroughbreds. However, the predictability of the racing performance of a racehorse has not been assessed well. In this study, we built mixed‐effects models for Japanese Thoroughbreds and assessed their predictability of racing performance. We used the average velocity as an index of racing performance and treated each category of racecourse and distance as different traits. Model selection using the deviance information criterion showed that explanatory variables, such as race, age and jockey effects are important for racing performance. Using the selected models, the phenotypic values of horses born after 2009, adjusted using the entire dataset, were predicted with the breeding values estimated from a partial dataset until 2010. The correlation coefficients ranged from 0.000 to 0.235 (average of 0.084 ± 0.066) and were higher for longer distances. When predicting the graded race winners born after 2009 from the partial dataset until 2010, the area under the curve values ranged from 0.516 to 0.776 (average of 0.613 ± 0.073) and were also higher for longer distances. Although these results indicate the predictability of racing performance, further efforts, including exploring more suitable racing performance indices and refining statistical modelling, are required for improvement.
Phylogenetic analysis of spring viraemia of carp virus isolated in Serbia
Authors: Radosavljevic Vladimir , Cuenca Argelia , Wood Gareth , Glisic Dimitrije , Maksimovic‐Zoric Jelena , Stone David 
Published: August 2023

AbstractSpring viraemia of carp (SVC) is an infectious disease responsible for severe economic losses for various cyprinid species, particularly common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio). The causative agent is the Rhabdovirus carpio or SVC virus (SVCV), a member of the Sprivivirus genus, within the Rhabdoviridae family. Phylogenetically, SVCV is divided into four genogroups (SVCV a, SVCV b, SVCV c and SVCV d), which have a reasonable correlation with the geographical distribution of the virus. In the late twentieth century, the disease was widespread in Serbian aquaculture and caused massive deaths in common carp. This study aimed to molecularly characterize the circulating SVCV isolates in Serbia over a 17‐year period. The genetic relationships between 21 SVCV isolates from common carp and rainbow trout in Serbia between 1992 and 2009 were determined based on the partial nucleotide sequence of the glycoprotein gene (G gene). The phylogenetic analysis showed that the dominant SVCV isolates in Serbia belong to the SVCV d genogroup, with only one isolate belonging to genogroup SVCV b. The SVCV strains circulating in Serbia exhibited high homogeneity, as several isolates shared 100% similarity within these genogroups. Most Serbian isolates belonged to SVCV d1 and d2 subgroups, with one isolate notably different and included in a new subgroup SVCV d5. Understanding the SVCV genetic variants circulating in Serbia would be helpful in future epizootic investigations.
Managing rising residual flood risk: A national survey of Aotearoa‐New Zealand
Authors: Fu Xinyu , Bell Rob , Reu Junqueira Juliana , White Iain , Serrao‐Neumann Silvia 
Published: August 2023

AbstractFlooding is one of the most frequent and costliest natural hazards around the world. Traditionally, flood risk management has relied on building protective structures such as levees and dams to protect assets based on historical data (e.g., 1% AEP flood), which encourages development on floodplains, provides a potentially false sense of security to communities, particularly in the context of climate change, and increases residual flood risk (the risk remaining after implementing risk reduction measures). This article aims to contribute to the management of residual risk by drawing on empirical findings from a survey carried out with flood risk practitioners from the public and private sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. Findings indicate fundamental concerns relating to how to best manage residual flood risk, despite its long profile and integration in current policy and practice. Other issues revolve around the use of outdated information to guide decisions and the lack of regulatory power to restrict developments in flood‐prone areas protected by hard defense structures. Identified barriers to improving current practice include the lack of national guidance and support, financial resources, public awareness, and some technical constraints such as uncertainties in flood modeling, staff expertise, and data availability.
Minoxidil sulfotransferase enzymatical activity in plants: A novel paradigm in increasing minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia
Authors: Mehta Nina , Huang Sam , Dhura Rachita , Wambier Carlos , do Nascimento Fonesca Daniel , Little Sabrina , Goren Andy 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundMinoxidil is the only US FDA approved topical drug for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Minoxidil is effective in hair re‐growth in 30%–40% of patients and 50% of males. To exert its hair growing effect, minoxidil must be sulfonated in the scalp by the minoxidil sulfotransferase enzyme (SULT1A1). Low scalp SULT1A1 correlates with lack of minoxidil response; thus, supplementing the scalp SULT1A1 with naturally occurring minoxidil sulfotransferase enzymes could potentially improve treatment outcomes in AGA patients.MethodsIn this study, we set to characterize SULT1A1 activity in various plants.ResultsFrom the 10 common botanical extracts we have studied, seven exhibited significant activity toward minoxidil as a substrate; thus, providing a potential novel paradigm to increase minoxidil response with natural supplements.ConclusionTo the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to characterize naturally occurring minoxidil sulfotransferase enzymes in plants.
Robotic single‐port hysterectomy versus robotic multisite hysterectomy in benign gynecologic diseases: A retrospective comparison of clinical and surgical outcomes
Authors: Park So Yun , Cho Eun Hye , Jeong Kyungah , Yoo Hae Kyung , Lee Jung Hun , Moon Hye‐Sung 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to compare clinical and surgical outcomes of robotic single‐port hysterectomy (RSPH) using the da Vinci® SP surgical system and robotic multisite hysterectomy (RMSH) with the da Vinci Xi system in benign gynecologic disease.MethodsThe retrospective study included 134 patients who underwent RSPH or RMSH between November 2019 and December 2020. Total operation time, amount of blood loss, and the change in hemoglobin (Hb) after surgery and the weight of the removed uteri were also measured. Data on complications such as post‐operative fever and length of hospitalization were also compared and analyzed.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the total operation time between the two groups, although the operation time was slightly longer in the RSPH group. Results in the RSPH group were superior to the RMSH group in docking time and wound incision time (1.67 ± 0.79 vs. 5.46 ± 2.25 min, p‐value <0.01; 6.48 ± 4.29 vs. 9.10 ± 4.64 min, p‐value <0.01, respectively). On the other hand, wound suture time took longer in the RSPH group (18.12 ± 5.66 vs. 10.69 ± 3.18 min, p‐value <0.01). The weights of the removed specimens were higher in the RMSH group (302.64 ± 190.56 vs. 369.24 ± 181.70 g, p‐value <0.04). The amount of blood loss during surgery and the difference in hemoglobin (Hb) before and after surgery were less in the RSPH group (97.39 ± 113.79 vs. 224.93 ± 152.29 mL, p‐value <0.01, 1.51 ± 1.08 vs. 2.54 ± 1.08 g/dL, p‐value <0.01). When considering the weight difference as a correction between the two surgical groups (because there were many heavier samples in the RMSH group), the blood loss of the RSPH group was also less than that of the RMSH group by 115.95 ± 23.78 mL (p‐value <0.01).ConclusionsOn the basis of our data, the robotic hysterectomy using the da Vinci SP surgical system might be feasible and safe, even if the hysterectomy is complex, and comparable to robotic multisite surgery by the da Vinci Xi system.
Fact‐finding survey on assisted reproductive technology in Japan
Authors: Harada Sayaka , Yamada Mitsutoshi , Shirasawa Hiromitsu , Jwa Seung Chik , Kuroda Keiji , Harada Miyuki , Osuga Yutaka 
Published: August 2023

AbstractAimsIn anticipation of the future development of assisted reproductive technology (ART) and to smoothly introduce new technology, it is necessary to understand the current staffing status of the medical system and the current state of treatment, as well as the status of in vitro fertilization add‐ons, where the need for insurance coverage is currently a matter of debate.MethodsART facilities in Japan were surveyed (437 valid responses, response rate: 71%). Current staffing status of the medical system, implementation rates of ART, add‐on treatments, and medical supplies were investigated.ResultsDespite the abundance of embryologists, nurses, and obstetricians and gynecologists in facilities, the majority of facilities lacked counselors, anesthesiologists, and other essential medical professionals. Conventional ovarian stimulation was widely adopted (median 120 [interquartile range 60–300] cycles), followed by mild ovarian simulation (60 [30–200]). Additionally, freeze–thaw embryo transfer cycles (300 [120–750]) were performed more frequently than fresh embryo transfer cycles (30 [30–60]). Among the add‐ons, assisted hatching (85.1%), chronic endometritis examination (77.2%) and treatment (76.9%), artificial oocyte activation (67.3%), endometrial receptivity analysis (64.2%), and endometrial microbiome analysis (58.9%) were relatively widely employed.ConclusionsThe implementation of frozen–thawed embryo transfer cycles, freeze‐all strategies, and add‐on treatments have become popular and widely accepted despite the lack of robust evidence regarding their safety and efficacy.
A worldwide bibliometric analysis of the research trends and hotspots of bruxism in adults during 1991–2021
Authors: Zhong Jiawei , Gao Xinlin , Hu Shoushan , Yue Yuan , Liu Yang , Xiong Xin 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackground and ObjectivesWith the increasing attention to bruxism, the research on bruxism is increasing rapidly. However, there is still a lack of systematic bibliometric analysis in the field of bruxism in adults. This study aimed to comprehensively explore and visualize the global trends and research hotspots in the field of bruxism in adults during 1991–2021.MethodsThe study searched the literature published during 1991–2021 in the Web of Science Core Collection database without language restrictions. VOSviewer, CiteSpace and Microsoft Excel were applied to analyse the authors, institutions, journals, countries, cited references, keywords and other information of the included publications, and construct visualized cooperation networks.ResultsA total of 878 articles were finally included. The top two most productive authors in the past 30 years were Lobbezoo F and Manfredini D. ACTA‐Amsterdam, Univ Sao Paulo, Univ Helsinki, Univ Padua, Univ Montreal, et al. were prominent institutions in this field. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation made outstanding contributions in this field. The United States produced the most documents in this field, followed by Brazil. Both countries and authors cooperated closely around the world. The two most cited articles focused on the definition, assessment and classification of bruxism. In recent years, diagnostic criteria and stress have begun to receive a lot of attention.ConclusionFrom 1991 to 2021, the attention to bruxism in adults continued to increase. Diagnostic criteria and stress may be potential research hotspots in this field. This study references relevant scholars on development trends and research hotspots.
Gene‐rich plastid genomes of two parasitic red algal species, Laurencia australis and L. verruciformis (Rhodomelaceae, Ceramiales), and a taxonomic revision of Janczewskia
Authors: Preuss Maren , Díaz‐Tapia Pilar , Verbruggen Heroen , Zuccarello Giuseppe C. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractParasitic red algae are an interesting system for investigating the genetic changes that occur in parasites. These parasites have evolved independently multiple times within the red algae. The functional loss of plastid genomes can be investigated in these multiple independent examples, and fine‐scale patterns may be discerned. The only plastid genomes from red algal parasites known so far are highly reduced and missing almost all photosynthetic genes. Our study assembled and annotated plastid genomes from the parasites Janczewskia tasmanica and its two Laurencia host species (Laurencia elata and one unidentified Laurencia sp. A25) from Australia and Janczewskia verruciformis, its host species (Laurencia catarinensis), and the closest known free‐living relative (Laurencia obtusa) from the Canary Islands (Spain). For the first time we show parasitic red algal plastid genomes that are similar in size and gene content to free‐living host species without any gene loss or genome reduction. The only exception was two pseudogenes (moeB and ycf46) found in the plastid genome of both isolates of J. tasmanica, indicating potential for future loss of these genes. Further comparative analyses with the three highly reduced plastid genomes showed possible gene loss patterns, in which photosynthetic gene categories were lost followed by other gene categories. Phylogenetic analyses did not confirm monophyly of Janczewskia, and the genus was subsumed into Laurencia. Further investigations will determine if any convergent small‐scale patterns of gene loss exist in parasitic red algae and how these are applicable to other parasitic systems.
Novel insights into symbiont population structure: Globe‐trotting avian feather mites contradict the specialist–generalist variation hypothesis
Authors: Matthews Alix E. , Boves Than J. , Sweet Andrew D. , Ames Elizabeth M. , Bulluck Lesley P. , Johnson Erik I. , Johnson Matthew , Lipshutz Sara E. , Percy Katie L. , Raybuck Douglas W. , Schelsky Wendy M. , Tonra Christopher M. , Viverette Catherine B. , Wijeratne Asela J. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractResearchers often examine symbiont host specificity as a species‐level pattern, but it can also be key to understanding processes occurring at the population level, which are not as well understood. The specialist–generalist variation hypothesis (SGVH) attempts to explain how host specificity influences population‐level processes, stating that single‐host symbionts (specialists) exhibit stronger population genetic structure than multi‐host symbionts (generalists) because of fewer opportunities for dispersal and more restricted gene flow between populations. However, this hypothesis has not been tested in systems with highly mobile hosts, in which population connectivity may vary temporally and spatially. To address this gap, we tested the SGVH on proctophyllodid feather mites found on migratory warblers (family Parulidae) with contrasting host specificities, Amerodectes protonotaria (a host specialist of Protonotaria citrea) and A. ischyros (a host generalist of 17 parulid species). We used a pooled‐sequencing approach and a novel workflow to analyse genetic variants obtained from whole genome data. Both mite species exhibited fairly weak population structure overall, and contrary to predictions of the SGVH, the generalist was more strongly structured than the specialist. These results may suggest that specialists disperse more freely among conspecifics, whereas generalists sort according to geography. Furthermore, our results may reflect an unexpected period for mite transmission – during the nonbreeding season of migratory hosts – as mite population structure more closely reflects the distributions of hosts during the nonbreeding season. Our findings alter our current understanding of feather mite biology and highlight the potential for studies to explore factors driving symbiont diversification at multiple evolutionary scales.
Meal‐eating characteristics among patients with symptoms of gastroparesis: Relationships to delays in gastric emptying
Authors: Barrett Alexandra C. , Johnson Kathleen P. , Halabi Maan El , Parkman Henry P. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractBackgroundPatients with symptoms of gastroparesis (Gp) often modify their diets and consume small meals. However, the relationship between patients' eating behavior and their gastric emptying is not well understood. This study describes meal‐eating characteristics of patients with Gp symptoms and relates them to severity of emptying delay.MethodsAdult patients with Gp symptoms underwent 4‐h gastric emptying scintigraphy and completed questionnaires including the Patient Assessment of GI Symptoms, a nutrition and diet questionnaire, and the Meal Patterns Questionnaire.Key ResultsOf 119 patients with Gp symptoms, 35 had normal gastric emptying (≤10% gastric retention at 4 h), 26 mildly delayed (>10%–20%), 28 moderately delayed (>20%–35%), and 30 severely delayed (>35%). Most patients (85%) reported eating small meals with an average of 2.4 meals per day. The most common reasons for stopping eating a meal were feeling full (83%), nausea (46%), and abdominal pain (31%). As gastric emptying worsened, patients increasingly made diet modifications such as low‐fat, low‐fiber, Gp diet, oral supplements, and blenderized meals (r = 0.309, p = 0.0007). Postprandial fullness lasted for 351 ± 451 min for patients with severely delayed emptying versus 207 ± 173 min for patients with normal emptying (p = 0.19).Conclusions & InferencesMeal‐eating characteristics were found to vary with severity of gastric retention. Patients with severely delayed gastric emptying reported the longest duration of postprandial fullness. Dietary modification increased significantly with gastric retention. These meal‐eating characteristics are important to understand as they impact on dietary education given to Gp patients for symptom management.
Voice hearers' explanations of trauma‐related voices and processes of change throughout imagery rescripting: A qualitative exploration
Authors: Strachan Laura P. , Paulik Georgie , Roberts Lynne , McEvoy Peter M. 
Published: August 2023

AbstractObjectivesPost‐traumatic stress is common among people who hear voices (auditory verbal hallucinations), many of whom hear trauma‐related voices, whereby voice content is related to past trauma. Preliminary evidence suggests that imagery rescripting (ImRs) may more effectively reduce post‐traumatic stress and voices compared to treatments that are based on existing models of PTSD or positive symptoms. No known studies have explored the potential maintaining factors of trauma‐related voices in relation to ImRs. We aimed to uncover insights into the factors that maintain trauma‐related voices and how ImRs may influence such factors by exploring voice hearers' explanations of voices and experiences of change throughout ImRs.DesignThematic analytical methodology was used due to the study's critical epistemological framework.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews explored relationships between trauma and voices, and experiences of change and stability throughout ImRs in a transdiagnostic sample (N = 10) who underwent 10–18 weekly ImRs sessions. Thematic analysis was used to develop themes.ResultsTwo themes captured explanations of voices, which suggested voices may have counterproductive protective functions. Three themes captured psychological experiences during ImRs, which reflected concepts such as freedom to experience emotions, and experiences of justice, closure and grieving. Three themes described the outcomes of ImRs, reflecting concepts such as increased confidence, coping, perceived safety and voices becoming less powerful.ConclusionsTrauma‐related voices may have underlying protective functions and ImRs may support emotional expression, adaptive trauma re‐appraisals and improve self‐worth and coping self‐efficacy. These change processes may have clinical implications in ImRs and other treatments for trauma‐affected voice hearers.