bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet, kinanthropometric characteristics and physical performance of young male handball players
Authors: Romero-García David , Esparza-Ros Francisco , Picó García María , Martínez-Sanz José Miguel , Vaquero-Cristóbal Raquel 
Published: December 2022

Introduction
Handball is a team sport whose performance depends on a large number of factors. The objectives of the present study were to analyze the differences in physical performance, kinanthropometric variables, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), in handball players according to sports category, as well as the possible relationships between these variables.

Methods
One hundred and thirty-three male handball players (35 infant; 46 cadets; 26 juniors and 26 seniors players) underwent a kinanthropometric analysis following the ISAK protocol, self-completed the KIDMED questionnaire, and their physical condition was evaluated with different physical tests.

Results
Significant differences (p < 0.001–0.007) were found between the sports categories in most of the physical condition variables and anthropometric characteristics, but not in the degree of adherence to the MD. The predominant level of adherence to the MD was medium (47.4%), followed by good (42.1%), and correlated with the body mass, the height, the BMI, the muscle mass and the ∑3-girths sum corrected, but not with physical test results. A multiple linear regression analysis showed that the fat mass and muscle mass variables had a more specific weight in the results of the physical fitness tests.

Conclusions
There are differences according to sports category in kinanthropometric characteristics and physical fitness tests in adolescent handball players. The predominant degrees of adherence to the MD were medium and good. A relationship was found between anthropometric characteristics and physical performance in handball players.
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management Practices on Available Nutrient Status of Soil under Rice-Sorghum Cropping System in Clay Loamy Soils
Authors: Krishna G. K. Surya , Rao Ch. Sujani , Subbaiah P. Venkata , Rekha M. Sree , Rao V. Srinivasa 
Published: December 2022

A field experiment was conducted for two consecutive years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 on clay loam soil at Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla to study the direct and residual effect of integrated use of organics and inorganics on soil nutrient status under rice-sorghum cropping system. The results revealed that at all the growth stages of rice, the highest available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were recorded with the application of 100% RDF + 25% N through GLM (T8) and this was on par with T9 (100% RDF + 12.5% N through FYM + 12.5% N through GLM), T3 (125% RDF through inorganic fertilizers) and T7 (100% RDF + 25% N through FYM, whereas the highest available sulphur was recorded in 100% RDF + 25% N through GLM (T8) and it was on par with T9 (100% RDF + 12.5% N through FYM + 12.5% N through GLM) and T7 (100% RDF + 25% N through FYM during 2020 and 2021. In succeeding sorghum, significantly highest soil available N, P2O5, K2O and sulphur were recorded in T9 (100% RDF + 12.5% N through FYM + 12.5% N through GLM) and it was on par with T8 (100% RDF + 25% N through GLM) and T7 (100% RDF + 25% N through FYM) during both the years of study. Irrespective of the treatments applied to rice crop, the sub plot that received 100% RDF (S3) in rabi recorded significantly highest soil available nutrients at all stages of crop which was on par with 75% RDF (S2) except available sulphur whereas increased NPK levels from 75% RDF (S2) to 100% RDF(S3) did not show any significant difference and lowest was recorded in control (S1) during both the years of study, respectively.
Effect of Wearing Glasses on Risk of Infection With SARS-CoV-2 in the Community
Authors: Fretheim Atle , Elgersma Ingeborg Hess , Helleve Arnfinn , Elstrøm Petter , Kacelnik Oliver , Hemkens Lars G. 
Published: December 2022

ImportanceObservational studies have reported an association between the use of eye protection and reduced risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses, but, as with most infection control measures, no randomized clinical trials have been conducted.ObjectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of wearing glasses in public as protection against being infected with SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsA randomized clinical trial was conducted in Norway from February 2 to April 24, 2022; all adult members of the public who did not regularly wear glasses, had no symptoms of COVID-19, and did not have COVID-19 in the last 6 weeks were eligible.InterventionWearing glasses (eg, sunglasses) when close to others in public spaces for 2 weeks.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe primary outcome was a positive COVID-19 test result reported to the Norwegian Surveillance System for Communicable Diseases. Secondary outcomes included a positive COVID-19 test result and respiratory infection based on self-report. All analyses adhered to the intention-to-treat principle.ResultsA total of 3717 adults (2439 women [65.6%]; mean [SD] age, 46.9 [15.1] years) were randomized. All were identified and followed up in the registries, and 3231 (86.9%) responded to the end of study questionnaire. The proportions with a reported positive COVID-19 test result in the national registry were 3.7% (68 of 1852) in the intervention group and 3.5% (65 of 1865) in the control group (absolute risk difference, 0.2%; 95% CI, −1.0% to 1.4%; relative risk, 1.10; 95% CI, 0.75-1.50). The proportions with a positive COVID-19 test result based on self-report were 9.6% (177 of 1852) in the intervention group and 11.5% (214 of 1865) in the control group (absolute risk difference, –1.9%; 95% CI, −3.9% to 0.1%; relative risk, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.69-1.00). The risk of respiratory infections based on self-reported symptoms was lower in the intervention group (30.8% [571 of 1852]) than in the control group (34.1% [636 of 1865]; absolute risk difference, –3.3%; 95% CI, −6.3% to −0.3%; relative risk, 0.90; 95% CI, 0.82-0.99).Conclusions and RelevanceIn this randomized clinical trial, wearing glasses in the community was not protective regarding the primary outcome of a reported positive COVID-19 test. However, results were limited by a small sample size and other issues. Glasses may be worth considering as one component in infection control, pending further studies.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05217797
DNA‐Dependent Prussian Blue Nanoflowers for Biosensing, Catalysis and Imaging
Authors: Lu Dai , Jiang Hao , Gao Wenli , Liu Shi Gang , Zhao Qian , Shi Xingbo 
Published: December 2022

AbstractWhile shapes and surface properties of nanomaterials are known to play important roles in defining their properties, it remains challenging to fine‐tune the morphologies systematically and predictably. Considering the extraordinary performance, prussian blue nanoparticles (PBNPs) are selected as the proof‐of‐concept nanomaterials. Herein, a DNA‐dependence approach to fine‐control the morphology of PBNPs via electrostatic interaction‐mediated self‐assembly of inorganic ions and protonated DNA is developed. The regulation of different DNA on the morphology of PBNPs is systematically investigated. 30‐mer Oligo‐C or ‐T (C30/T30) mediates formation of flower‐like PBNPs (PB nanoflowers), whereas cubic structure with different sizes is observed in the presence of 10‐mer oligo‐G or 30‐mer Oligo‐A (G10/A30). Detailed mechanism studies indicate that the protonation of nucleobases is the key factor for the morphological evolution. C30‐dependent PB nanoflowers are superior to PB nanocubes in photothermal properties, peroxidase mimetic activity, photo‐Fenton catalytic performance, and light scattering property, which present 1.2‐, 3.78‐, 1.58‐, 1.93‐fold improvement, respectively. Furthermore, PB nanoflowers mediated by the diblock DNA (sDNA; comprising C30 and complementary strands of the target DNA) unexpectedly acquire biorecognition capabilities. This study opens a new avenue for the systematic and predictable synthesis of PB nanoflowers, which broadens the repertoire of PBNPs for catalysis, biosensing, and imaging.
Artificial Visual Systems With Tunable Photoconductivity Based on Organic Molecule‐Nanowire Heterojunctions
Authors: Xie Pengshan , Chen Xu , Zeng Zixin , Wang Wei , Meng You , Lai Zhengxun , Quan Quan , Li Dengji , Wang Weijun , Bu Xiuming , Tsang Sai‐Wing , Yip SenPo , Sun Jia , Ho Johnny C. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe visual system, one of the most crucial units of the human perception system, combines the functions of multi‐wavelength signal detection and data processing. Herein, the large‐scale artificial synaptic device arrays based on the organic molecule‐nanowire heterojunctions with tunable photoconductivity are proposed and demonstrated. The organic thin films of p‐type 2,7‐dioctyl[1]benzothieno[3,2‐b][1] benzothiophene (C8‐BTBT) or n‐type phenyl‐C61‐butyric acid methyl ester (PC61BM) are used to wrap the InGaAs nanowire parallel arrays to configure two different type‐I heterojunctions, respectively. Due to the difference in carrier injection, persistent negative photoconductivity (NPC) or positive photoconductivity (PPC) are achieved in these heterojunctions. The irradiation with different wavelengths (solar‐blind to visible ranges) can stimulate the heterojunction devices, effectively mimicking the synaptic behaviors with two different photoconductivities. The long‐term and multi‐state light memory are also realized through synergistic photoelectric modulation. Notably, the arrays with different photoconductivities are adopted to build the hardware kernel for the visual system. Due to the tunable photoconductivity and response to multiple wavelengths, the recognition rate of neural networks can reach 100% with lower complexity and power consumption. Evidently, these photosynaptic devices are illustrated with retina‐like behaviors and capabilities for large‐area integration, which reveals their promising potential for artificial visual systems.
Nucleation Regulation and Anchoring of Halide Ions in All‐Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells Assisted by CuInSe2 Quantum Dots
Authors: Liu Dan , Guo Yuxiao , Yin Xingtian , Yang Yawei , Que Wenxiu 
Published: December 2022

AbstractIonic feature of halide perovskites may lead to the formation of defect states in the polycrystalline films, which can deteriorate the device performance. To solve this issue, a low‐temperature seed‐assisted growth method can contribute to defect‐passivated CsPbI1.2Br1.8 perovskite films by introducing CuInSe2 quantum dots (QDs). As a result, the migration channels inside perovskite grains can be obviously suppressed, but few positive effects on the ions migration in grain boundaries. Conversely, this appearance demonstrate that the location of CuInSe2 QDs is grain interior, but not grain boundary. Meanwhile, the lower defect density can help promoting device efficiency from 8.97% to 10.26%, which is among the high‐efficiency level. Besides, this work can also provide an in‐depth insight into the issue of photoinduced halide segregation.
Orientation‐Dependent Photoion Emission from Aerosolized Nanostructures
Authors: Han Xu , Huang Hao , Huang Xiang , Cao Wei , Zhang Qingbin , Lu Peixiang 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe laser‐irradiated aerosolized nanostructures with complex geometries offer unique opportunities to steer orientation‐dependent photoion emission for multiple applications of directional ion sources and photocatalysis. The orientation‐dependent photoion emission is characterized by measuring the distribution and probability on differently oriented nanostructures. This unique capability is achieved by introducing momentum‐to‐space orientation discrimination in the single‐shot velocity map imaging technique with the aerodynamic lens. The effect of geometry, polarization, and concentration to control the photoion emission from differently oriented nanostructures is introduced for optimizing the potential applications of photoion emission including directional tunable nanoanode and optical sensors. The mechanism behind controlling the photoion emission is visualized by the variations in the regions of high laser intensity inside the nanostructures responding to the orientation, geometry, and polarization. This work represents an advance in characterizing the photoion emission from the randomly oriented aerosolized nanostructures and facilitates the potential for combining with the pump–probe methods to provide an intuitive understanding of their real‐time ionization dynamics.
Lewis Acid Promoted Stereoselective Synthesis of Polysubstituted 1,3‐Dienes via a Dual 1,3‐Sulfur Rearrangement
Authors: Li Rui‐Peng , Li Jia , Chen Xi , Liu Jian , Wang Xiaolei , Tang Shouchu 
Published: December 2022

Abstract1,3‐Dienes are prevalent substructures in biologically active molecules and versatile building blocks in synthetic chemistry. Herein, using Lewis acids promoted dual 1,3‐sulfur rearrangements, we developed an approach for the direct synthesis of 1,3‐dithianyl substituted dienes. This method enabled the synthesis of tri‐ and tetra‐substituted 1,3‐dienes with high stereoselectivity and good yield under mild reaction conditions.magnified image
Stellettin B Sensitizes Glioblastoma to DNA‐Damaging Treatments by Suppressing PI3K‐Mediated Homologous Recombination Repair
Authors: Peng Xin , Zhang Shaolu , Wang Yingying , Zhou Zhicheng , Yu Zixiang , Zhong Zhenxing , Zhang Liang , Chen Zhe‐Sheng , Claret Francois X. , Elkabets Moshe , Wang Feng , Sun Fan , Wang Ran , Liang Han , Lin Hou‐Wen , Kong Dexin 
Published: December 2022

AbstractGlioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive type of cancer. Its current first‐line postsurgery regimens are radiotherapy and temozolomide (TMZ) chemotherapy, both of which are DNA damage‐inducing therapies but show very limited efficacy and a high risk of resistance. There is an urgent need to develop novel agents to sensitize GBM to DNA‐damaging treatments. Here it is found that the triterpene compound stellettin B (STELB) greatly enhances the sensitivity of GBM to ionizing radiation and TMZ in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, STELB inhibits the expression of homologous recombination repair (HR) factors BRCA1/2 and RAD51 by promoting the degradation of PI3Kα through the ubiquitin‐proteasome pathway; and the induced HR deficiency then leads to augmented DNA damage and cell death. It is further demonstrated that STELB has the potential to rapidly penetrate the blood‐brain barrier to exert anti‐GBM effects in the brain, based on zebrafish and nude mouse orthotopic xenograft tumor models. The study provides strong evidence that STELB represents a promising drug candidate to improve GBM therapy in combination with DNA‐damaging treatments.
Phosphorus influences annual bluegrass competitiveness at seeding in perennial ryegrass and creeping bentgrass
Authors: McNally Brandon C. , Elmore Matthew T. , Kowalewski Alexander R. , Cain Alyssa B. 
Published: December 2022

AbstractAnnual bluegrass (AB; Poa annua L.) infestation is aided by phosphorus (P), but there is no information evaluating the effect of P on AB encroachment into turfgrass at seeded establishment. We hypothesized AB seedling survival and vigor will increase with P rates, compromising establishment of desired turfgrass species. Greenhouse pot studies evaluated the effect of P application rate on AB establishment or cover when seeded with perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) or creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L. ‘007’). Two experimental runs were repeated in time. In perennial ryegrass, five P rates (0, 25, 50, 100, and 200 kg P ha−1) and two cultivars (‘Black Cat II’ and ‘Home Run LS’) were tested in sand media (11 mg kg−1 Mehlich‐3 extractable P). In creeping bentgrass, five P rates (0, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100 kg P ha−1), which were modified in the second run (0, 6.25, 12.5, 25, and 50 kg P ha−1), were tested in sand media (3 mg kg−1 Mehlich‐3 extractable P). Regardless of cultivar, AB establishment in perennial ryegrass improved when P was applied and was 90% of maximum at 1.7 kg P ha−1. In creeping bentgrass, both AB and creeping bentgrass cover increased when P was applied and AB was 90% of maximum at 12.1 kg P ha−1. Creeping bentgrass cover was not compromised by P application rates as low as 6.25 kg ha−1. Phosphorus enhances AB cover from seed when sown with perennial ryegrass or creeping bentgrass seed in low P soils.
Expansion of the genotypic and phenotypic spectrum of CTCF‐related disorder guides clinical management: 43 new subjects and a comprehensive literature review
Authors: Valverde de Morales Hannah Gabriela , Wang Hsiao‐Lin V. , Garber Kathryn , Cheng Xiaodong , Corces Victor G. , Li Hong 
Published: December 2022

AbstractMonoallelic variants of CTCF cause an autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder with a wide range of features, including impacts on the brain, growth, and craniofacial development. A growing number of subjects with CTCF‐related disorder (CRD) have been identified due to the increased application of exome sequencing, and further delineation of the clinical spectrum of CRD is needed. Here, we examined the clinical features, including facial profiles, and genotypic spectrum of 107 subjects with identified CTCF variants, including 43 new and 64 previously described subjects. Among the 43 new subjects, 23 novel variants were reported. The cardinal clinical features in subjects with CRD included intellectual disability/developmental delay (91%) with speech delay (65%), motor delay (53%), feeding difficulties/failure to thrive (66%), ocular abnormalities (56%), musculoskeletal anomalies (53%), and behavioral problems (52%). Other congenital anomalies were also reported, but none of them were common. Our findings expanded the genotypic and phenotypic spectrum of CRD that will guide genetic counseling, management, and surveillance care for patients with CRD. Additionally, a newly built facial gestalt on the Face2Gene tool will facilitate prompt recognition of CRD by physicians and shorten a patient's diagnostic odyssey.
Preparative‐Scale Biocatalytic Oxygenation of N‐Heterocycles with a Lyophilized Peroxygenase Catalyst
Authors: Pogrányi Balázs , Mielke Tamara , Díaz‐Rodríguez Alba , Cartwright Jared , Unsworth William P. , Grogan Gideon 
Published: December 2022

AbstractA lyophilized preparation of an unspecific peroxygenase variant from Agrocybe aegerita (rAaeUPO‐PaDa‐I‐H) is a highly effective catalyst for the oxygenation of a diverse range of N‐heterocyclic compounds. Scalable biocatalytic oxygenations (27 preparative examples, ca. 100 mg scale) have been developed across a wide range of substrates, including alkyl pyridines, bicyclic N‐heterocycles and indoles. H2O2 is the only stoichiometric oxidant needed, without auxiliary electron transport proteins, which is key to the practicality of the method. Reaction outcomes can be altered depending on whether hydrogen peroxide was delivered by syringe pump or through in situ generation using an alcohol oxidase from Pichia pastoris (PpAOX) and methanol as a co‐substrate. Good synthetic yields (up to 84 %), regioselectivity and enantioselectivity (up to 99 % ee) were observed in some cases, highlighting the promise of UPOs as practical, versatile and scalable oxygenation biocatalysts.
Investigation on mechanochemically modified calcium‐based adsorbent for flue gas HCl removal
Authors: Shen Zhen , Liu Xiaoshuo , Ning Xiang , Wang Rui , Yue Pujie , Shen Ao , Meng Lei , Wang Yuqing , Gu Xiaobing , Duan Yufeng 
Published: December 2022

AbstractFor purpose of reducing chlorine ions entering the wet flue gas desulfurazition (WFGD) tower to realize the WFGD waste water sequestration and the gypsum upgrading, a technical method of adsorbent injection into flue gas to remove HCl was proposed in this work. A new NaOH‐modified CaO (CA‐MC‐NA) was prepared by the mechanochemical ball milling method as a superior adsorbent for HCl removal in flue gas. The influence of particle size and Na doping on the dechlorination efficiency and chlorine capacity was investigated in a fixed bed reaction system. The experimental results demonstrated that the HCl removal performance is improved significantly under proper particle size and Na doping, as manifested by the experiment results that the chlorine capacity increases from 27.18 to 38.36 mg/g by simple mechanical ball milling, while it surprisingly reaches 75.36 mg/g by doping 5 wt.% NaOH. The surface physicochemical characteristics was explored by combined sample characterization of BET, XRD, SEM, elemental mapping, and particle size distribution. Dechlorination mechanism of the adsorbents were deduced and discussed. It shows that the mechanical ball milling process reduces the particle sizes to the submicron scale that induces the break and reconstruction of molecular interfacial bonds. It also increases the oxygen defects on the adsorbent surface. The doping of NaOH does not change the crystal structure of the dechlorinator, and Na ions can be chemically loaded over CaO in the form of ionic bonds. Free oxygen atoms or adsorbed oxygen molecules could combine with dissociated hydrogen atoms thus forming hydroxide radicals, which enhances the alkalinity of the adsorbent and boosts the removal of hydrogen chloride.
Facile fabrication of high‐performance epoxy systems with superior mechanical properties, flame retardancy, and smoke suppression
Authors: Wu Qilei , Xiao Long , Chen Junfeng , Peng Zhihe 
Published: December 2022

AbstractThe realization of high‐performance thermosetting polymers with superior mechanical properties, flame retardancy and smoke suppression is very necessary but not yet implemented. Herein, a flame‐retardant curing agent (BICPD) combining cyclotriphosphazene and phosphaphenanthrene groups was synthesized, and used to prepare high‐performance, flame‐retardant epoxy (EP/BICPD) systems. Our results showed that the EP/BICPD systems began to cure at 110°C and solidify rapidly under heating. In comparison to the common epoxy system, the EP/BICPD thermosets exhibited improved glass transition temperature and mechanical properties. Most impressively, the EP/BICPD thermosets possessed outstanding flame retardancy and smoke suppression. The EP/BICPD‐20 thermoset achieved the LOI value of 37.7% and passed the UL94 V‐0 rating. Additionally, compared with the common epoxy thermoset, the peak of heat release rate (pHRR) and total smoke production (TSP) of EP/BICPD‐20 thermoset were reduced by ~70.0% and ~43.4%, respectively. The significant enhancements in flame retardancy and smoke suppression was mainly due to the collaboration of cyclotriphosphazene and phosphaphenanthrene in condensed and gaseous phases. Therefore, the high‐performance EP/BICPD systems with high glass transition temperature, satisfied mechanical properties, superior flame retardancy and smoke suppression showed profound scientific and industrial significance.