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Regulable Mixed‐Solvent‐Induced Phase Separation in Hydrogels for Information Encryption
Authors: Li Min , Lu Honglang , Wang Xiaoyu , Wang Zhisen , Pi Menghan , Cui Wei , Ran Rong 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe rapid progress of information technology is accompanied by plenty of information embezzlement and forgery, but developing advanced encryption technologies to ensure information security remains challenging. Phase separation commonly leads to a dramatic change in the transmittance of hydrophilic polymer networks, which is a potential method for information security but is often neglected. Here, taking the polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogel system as a typical example, facilely adjustable information encryption and decryption via its regulable phase separation process in ethanol/water mixed solvent, are reported. By controlling the osmotic pressure of the external and internal environment, it is demonstrated that the diffusion coefficient during deswelling and reswelling, as well as the corresponding change of transmittance of the gel, can be well controlled. Relatively high osmotic pressure leads to rapid phase separation of the initial gel but slow phase remixing of the phase‐separated gel, opening the opportunity of applying the gel as a reversible information encryption device. As proof‐of‐concept demonstrations, several stable and reversible information encryption and decryption systems by making use of the phase separation process of the gels are designed, which are expected to inspire the development of next‐generation soft devices for information technology.
In Situ/Operando Characterization Techniques: The Guiding Tool for the Development of Li–CO2 Battery
Authors: Chourasia Ankit K. , Pathak Anil D. , Bongu Chandrasekhar , Manikandan K. , Praneeth Sai , Naik Keerti M. , Sharma Chandra S. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn recent times, the Li‐CO2 battery has gained significant importance arising from its higher gravimetric energy density (1876 Wh kg‐1) compared to the conventional Li‐ion batteries. Also, its ability to utilize the greenhouse gas CO2 to operate an energy storage system and the prospective utilization on extraterrestrial planets such as Mars motivate to practicalize it. However, it suffers from numerous challenges such as (i) the reluctant CO2 reduction/evolution; (ii) solid/liquid/gas interface blockage arising from the deposition of Li2CO3 discharge product on the cathode; (iii) high overpotential to decompose the stable discharge product Li2CO3; and (iv) instability of the electrolytes. Numerous efforts have been undertaken to tackle these challenges by developing catalysts, improving the stability of electrolytes, protecting the anode, etc. Despite these efforts, due to the lack of a decisive confirmation of the reaction mechanisms of the discharging/charging reactions occurring in the system, the progress of the Li–CO2 battery system has been slow. In situ characterization techniques help overcome ex‐situ techniques’ limitations by monitoring the processes with the progress of a reaction. The current review focuses on bridging the gap in the understanding of the Li–CO2 batteries by exploring the various in situ/operando characterization techniques that have been employed.
Suppressed Layered‐to‐Spinel Phase Transition in δ‐MnO2 via van der Waals Interaction for Highly Stable Zn/MnO2 Batteries
Authors: Qiu Ce , Liu Jia , Liu Hanghui , Zhu Xiaohui , Xue Liang , Li Shuang , Ni Mingzhu , Zhao Yang , Wang Tong , Savilov Serguei V. , Aldoshin Sergey M. , Xia Hui 
Published: November 2022

AbstractAlthough birnessite‐type manganese dioxide (δ‐MnO2) with a large interlayer spacing (≈7 Å) is a promising cathode candidate for aqueous Zn/MnO2 batteries, the poor structural stability associated with Zn2+ intercalation/deintercalation limits its further practical application. Herein, δ‐MnO2 ultrathin nanosheets are coupled with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) via van der Waals (vdW) self‐assembly in a vacuum freeze‐drying process. It is interesting to find that the presence of vdW interaction between δ‐MnO2 and rGO can effectively suppress the layered‐to‐spinel phase transition in δ‐MnO2 during cycling. As a result, the coupled δ‐MnO2/rGO hybrid cathode with a sandwich‐like heterostructure exhibits remarkable cycle performance with 80.1% capacity retained after 3000 cycles at 2.0 A g−1. The first principle calculations demonstrate that the strong interfacial interaction between δ‐MnO2 and rGO results in improved electron transfer and strengthened layered structure for δ‐MnO2. This work establishes a viable strategy to mitigate the adverse layered‐to‐spinel phase transition in layered manganese oxide in aqueous energy storage systems.
Graduate preparation in student affairs assessment
Authors: Dean Laura A. , Langham Abbygail T. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThis article considers the role that student affairs graduate programs play in preparing new professionals to meet assessment‐related expectations in their new roles. It provides an overview of the content, proficiency, and curricular standards that can inform curricula and the resources frequently used in instruction. Finally, the article describes the results of a survey designed to gather perspectives on preparation to conduct assessment from new professionals, supervisors, assessment coordinators, and faculty. Despite assessment being a core competency in the field, preparation to practice effectively is not yet consistent across programs.
Advanced qualitative assessment
Authors: Kniess Dena R. , Walker‐Donnelly Kristin 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWith examples and a focus on bringing the rigor from qualitative research to qualitative assessment, this article discusses the power of story in supporting student success and advancing equity. Four common analytic approaches to qualitative research will be applied to assessment and an overview of trustworthiness, ethics, technology, and mixed methods is provided.
Analyzing national databases in student affairs assessment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Authors: Strayhorn Terrell L. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractWhen local data are not immediately available, student affairs professionals may wish to consider data from large, representative samples to support institutional decisions. Large‐scale, publicly‐accessible databases, like those provided by the US Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics or Indiana University's Center for Postsecondary Research, can be particularly useful for small, private, liberal arts, minority‐serving institutions (MSIs), like historically Black colleges/universities (HBCUs), that may have fewer resources due to long‐standing structural inequities for dedicated assessment staff, research infrastructure, and new data collection. In this article, the author addresses this issue offering practical tips, promising practices, and examples for student affairs assessment.
Plant growth promoting and antimicrobial functionalities of rhizosphere Pseudomonas species in flooded rice soils of coastal Odisha
Authors: Das Jyotirmayee , Dangar Tushar Kanti , Adhya Tapan Kumar , Panigrahy Madhusmita 
Published: November 2022

AbstractMicrobiome‐plant interactions have been carried out all over the world in the hunt for growth‐promoting bacteria to augment agriculture. Therefore, diversity and plant growth promotion (PGP) functions of the predominant Gram‐negative bacteria, Pseudomonas spp., of the flooded rice rhizosphere were analyzed. Out of three most potent plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), phenotypic identity of two isolates (TB324, 325) was P. putida but another one (TB326) was P. chorii. Nevertheless, 16S rRNA phylogram claded all 3 (TB324, 325, and 326) potent isolates with P. putida. The isolates solubilized tricalcium phosphate (132.42–162.23 µg/ml), fixed nitrogen (75.46–325.41 nM ethylene/g bact./h), produced IAA (12.06–68.49 µg/ml), salicylic acid (6.54–6.75 µg/ml), hydrogen cyanide (0.03–0.05 ΔA625), siderophore (3.75–7.55 µM/ml), protease, cellulase and ammonia (TB326). Furthermore, the organisms differentially antagonized the phytopathogenic fungi viz. Xanthomonas oryzae, Magnoportha grisea, Aspergillus niger, Fusarium oxysporum, Helminthosporium sp., Curvularia sp. and Rhizoctonia solani, as well as, entomopathogens like Fusarium, Nomurae, Verticillium, and Paecilomyces spp., and Beauveria bassiana. TB324, 325, and 326 tolerated abiotic stresses like pH 3–12, NaCl 9%–12%, sea salt 14% and sodium acetate 0.9–1.0 M. Besides, the organisms possessed different phenazine genes and their cellular protein constituents were comparable. All Pseudomonas isolates enhanced growth of potted rice plants over control. TB 326 enhanced maximum root (18.9 ± 0.25 cm) and shoot (73.4 ± 0.81 cm) growth.
Identification of Requirements
Authors: Reisinger Jörg , Kern Thorsten A. , Hatzfeld Christian 
Published: November 2022

AbstractIn this chapter, the process of requirement definition is described, starting with the definition of the intended application together with the customer. Especially the derivation of technical parameters from the customers expectation and useful tools for this step are discussed. Further, the analysis of the intended interaction and the effects on the requirement identification are discussed. To alleviate the identification of requirements, main requirement groups are derived from the intended type of interaction and presented in five technical solution clusters. A review of relevant standards and guidelines on safety serves as another source of requirements of a haptic systems.
Supersymmetric instantonic D1-branes in AdS5×S5 background
Authors: Park Jaemo , Shin Hyeonjoon 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
According to the covariant open superstring description of 1/2-BPS D-branes in the AdS5×S5 background, there are two kinds of purely instantonic D-branes. One is the well known D(-1)-brane or D-instanton, and another is the D1-brane spanning a two dimensional subspace inside S5. We identify the actual 1/2-BPS instantonic D1-brane configurations and their supersymmetry structures. From the results, it is concluded that any spherical D1-instanton with the radius equal to that of S5 is 1/2-BPS. After evaluating the 1/2-BPS D1-instanton action, we discuss the relation of D1-instanton with the (p, q) string instanton. We also discuss the possible 1/2-BPS and 1/4-BPS multiple D1-instanton configurations.
Induction of pulmonary HLA-G expression by SARS-CoV-2 infection
Authors: Seliger Barbara , Jasinski-Bergner Simon , Massa Chiara , Mueller Anja , Biehl Katharina , Yang Bo , Bachmann Michael , Jonigk Danny , Eichhorn Philip , Hartmann Arndt , Wickenhauser Claudia , Bauer Marcus 
Published: November 2022

AbstractThe non-classical human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-G exerts immune-suppressive properties modulating both NK and T cell responses. While it is physiologically expressed at the maternal–fetal interface and in immune-privileged organs, HLA-G expression is found in tumors and in virus-infected cells. So far, there exists little information about the role of HLA-G and its interplay with immune cells in biopsies, surgical specimen or autopsy tissues of lung, kidney and/or heart muscle from SARS-CoV-2-infected patients compared to control tissues. Heterogeneous, but higher HLA-G protein expression levels were detected in lung alveolar epithelial cells of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients compared to lung epithelial cells from influenza-infected patients, but not in other organs or lung epithelia from non-viral-infected patients, which was not accompanied by high levels of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen and spike protein, but inversely correlated to the HLA-G-specific miRNA expression. High HLA-G expression levels not only in SARS-CoV-2-, but also in influenza-infected lung tissues were associated with a high frequency of tissue-infiltrating immune cells, but low numbers of CD8+ cells and an altered expression of hyperactivation and exhaustion markers in the lung epithelia combined with changes in the spatial distribution of macrophages and T cells. Thus, our data provide evidence for an involvement of HLA-G and HLA-G-specific miRNAs in immune escape and as suitable therapeutic targets for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Automatic Segmentation of the Fetus in 3D Magnetic Resonance Images Using Deep Learning: Accurate and Fast Fetal Volume Quantification for Clinical Use
Authors: Ryd Daniel , Nilsson Amanda , Heiberg Einar , Hedström Erik 
Published: November 2022

AbstractMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides images for estimating fetal volume and weight, but manual delineations are time consuming. The aims were to (1) validate an algorithm to automatically quantify fetal volume by MRI; (2) compare fetal weight by Hadlock’s formulas to that of MRI; and (3) quantify fetal blood flow and index flow to fetal weight by MRI. Forty-two fetuses at 36 (29–39) weeks gestation underwent MRI. A neural network was trained to segment the fetus, with 20 datasets for training and validation, and 22 for testing. Hadlock’s formulas 1–4 with biometric parameters from MRI were compared with weight by MRI. Blood flow was measured using phase-contrast MRI and indexed to fetal weight. Bland–Altman analysis assessed the agreement between automatic and manual fetal segmentation and the agreement between Hadlock’s formulas and fetal segmentation for fetal weight. Bias and 95% limits of agreement were for automatic versus manual measurements 4.5 ± 351 ml (0.01% ± 11%), and for Hadlock 1–4 vs MRI 108 ± 435 g (3% ± 14%), 211 ± 468 g (7% ± 15%), 106 ± 425 g (4% ± 14%), and 179 ± 472 g (6% ± 15%), respectively. Umbilical venous flow was 406 (range 151–650) ml/min (indexed 162 (range 52–220) ml/min/kg), and descending aortic flow was 763 (range 481–1160) ml/min (indexed 276 (range 189–386) ml/min/kg). The automatic method showed good agreement with manual measurements and saves considerable analysis time. Hadlock 1–4 generally agree with MRI. This study also illustrates the confounding effects of fetal weight on absolute blood flow, and emphasizes the benefit of indexed measurements for physiological assessment.
Nuclear medicine in the assessment and prevention of cancer therapy-related cardiotoxicity: prospects and proposal of use by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
Authors: Totzeck Matthias , Aide Nicolas , Bauersachs Johann , Bucerius Jan , Georgoulias Panagiotis , Herrmann Ken , Hyafil Fabien , Kunikowska Jolanta , Lubberink Mark , Nappi Carmela , Rassaf Tienush , Saraste Antti , Sciagra Roberto , Slart Riemer H. J. A. , Verberne Hein , Rischpler Christoph 
Published: November 2022

Abstract

Cardiotoxicity may present as (pulmonary) hypertension, acute and chronic coronary syndromes, venous thromboembolism, cardiomyopathies/heart failure, arrhythmia, valvular heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and myocarditis. Many of these disease entities can be diagnosed by established cardiovascular diagnostic pathways. Nuclear medicine, however, has proven promising in the diagnosis of cardiomyopathies/heart failure, and peri- and myocarditis as well as arterial inflammation. This article first outlines the spectrum of cardiotoxic cancer therapies and the potential side effects. This will be complemented by the definition of cardiotoxicity using non-nuclear cardiovascular imaging (echocardiography, CMR) and biomarkers. Available nuclear imaging techniques are then presented and specific suggestions are made for their application and potential role in the diagnosis of cardiotoxicity.
The Impact of Involved Resection Margin on Recurrence and Survival After Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Periampullary Carcinoma, with Emphasis on Pancreatic Head Carcinoma
Authors: Lee Kit‐fai , Lok Hon‐ting , Fung Andrew K. Y. , Kung Janet W. C. , Lo Eugene Y. J. , Chong Charing C. N. , Wong John , Ng Kelvin K. C. , Lai Paul B. S. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe supposed adverse effect of involved resection margin during pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for periampullary carcinoma or pancreatic head carcinoma (CaP) on long‐term oncological outcomes is still inconclusive.MethodsThis is a retrospective study on periampullary carcinoma undergoing PD. Patients with R0 (margin clear) resection were compared to patients with R1 (microscopically directly involved margin) resection. Patients with gross involved margin (R2 resection) were excluded. Long‐term oncological outcomes measured included incidence and site of recurrent disease, overall survival (OS) and disease‐free survival (DFS). A subgroup analysis was made on patients with CaP.ResultsBetween January 2003 and December 2019, 203 PD were identified for present study. The incidence of R1 resection was common (12% in periampullary carcinoma and 20% in CaP). In periampullary carcinoma, R1 resection had greater proportion of CaP, lesser proportion of carcinoma of ampulla (CaA), more perineural invasion, more lymph node (LN) metastasis. R1 group had a shorter OS and DFS, but no difference in the incidence and site of recurrent disease. In the subgroup of CaP (91 patients), R1 group did not differ from R0 group except for more LN metastasis. There was no difference in incidence and site of recurrent disease, OS and DFS. On multivariable analysis, R1 resection was not an independent factor for OS and DFS for periampullary carcinoma or for CaP only.ConclusionInvolved resection margin was not uncommon. It was not associated with higher incidence of recurrent disease including local recurrence, and was not an independent prognosticator for OS and DFS.
Relaxor multiferroic properties of nanostructured BaTiO3–Fe2O3–Bi2O3 lead free for energy storage applications
Authors: El-Desoky M. M. , Gazouly N. A. , Hannor Ahmed E. , Yousef Hesham. A. 
Published: November 2022

AbstractRelaxor multiferroic properties of nanostructured 0.30BaTiO3–0.52Bi2O3–0.18Fe2O3 mol% (BFBT) were prepared via the mechanical activation method. The mixed powders were ball milled at 10, 20, 30, 50 and 75 h to obtain nanostructured materials. Room temperature XRD patterns for these nanostructured materials at different ball-milling times were investigated. The ball milled of nanostructured BFBT at different ball-milling times is characterized and identified by FTIR. After 50 h, HRTEM revealed the nanostructure of BFBT with an average particle size of 27.86 nm. Dielectric characterization showed a broad and frequency-dependent diffusion in phase transition around 560 K that shifted to the higher temperature with increasing frequency. The dielectric diffusivity (Υ = 1.78) was calculated from the modified Curie–Weiss law. Dielectric permitivitty (ε′) data were fitted using the Vogel–Fulcher relation, confirming the relaxor nature. Furthermore, the slim P-E hysteresis loop demonstrates recoverable energy density (Wrec = 16.17 mJ/cm3) and energy storage efficiency (η = 89.3%) at 360 K. The Néel Temperature (TN = 394 K) was determined by the magnetic susceptibility measurements. The M-H date shows a weak ferromagnetic behavior of the 50 h mechanical milled sample. Therefore, the presented work provides guidelines for synthesizing nanostructured BFBT by mechanical milling for the development of high-potential lead-free energy storage applications.
Neuropsychological assessment through Coma Recovery Scale-Revised and Coma/Near Coma Scale in a sample of pediatric patients with disorder of consciousness
Authors: Frigerio Susanna , Molteni Erika , Colombo Katia , Pastore Valentina , Fedeli Claudia , Galbiati Susanna , Strazzer Sandra 
Published: November 2022

Abstract
Background
The Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) has become a standard tool in assessing Disorders of consciousness (DoC) in adults. However, its measurement validity in pediatrics has only been ascertained in healthy cases. Increasing use of CRS-R in children with DoC imposes appropriate comparison against previously validated tools. The aims of the study were to describe the emergence to a conscious state (eMCS) in pediatric acquired brain injury (ABI); to explore the agreement between the CRS-R and Coma Near Coma Scale (CNCS) and to discuss the advantage of administering the CRS-R in pediatric age.

Materials and methods
In this observational prospective study, 40 patients were recruited. Inclusion criteria were age 5 to 18 years, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score ≤ 8 at the insult, and unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS) or minimally conscious state (MCS) at admission. Patients were assessed with CRS-R, and CNCS was used as standard.

Results
The agreement between scales was moderate (r = − 0.71). The analysis of the CRS-R domain scores also confirmed that decreasing CNCS levels (from a coma to eMCS) corresponded to concurrent increas of CRS-R scores in all domains. Moreover, CRS-R better defined patients’ status in the emergency phase from MCS. Conversely, CRS-R had lower DoC scoring ability in the presence of severe motor impairment.

Conclusion
We show that CRS-R can track changes in DoC in children as young as 5 years old, and we provide evidence that the agreement with CNCS scores is good.
Dual latent tuberculosis screening with tuberculin skin tests and QuantiFERON-TB assays before TNF-α inhibitor initiation in children in Spain
Authors: Calzada-Hernández Joan , Anton Jordi , Martín de Carpi Javier , López-Montesinos Berta , Calvo Inmaculada , Donat Ester , Núñez Esmeralda , Blasco Alonso Javier , Mellado María José , Baquero-Artigao Fernando , Leis Rosaura , Vegas-Álvarez Ana María , Medrano San Ildefonso Marta , Pinedo-Gago María del Carmen , Eizaguirre Francisco Javier , Tagarro Alfredo , Camacho-Lovillo Marisol , Pérez-Gorricho Beatriz , Gavilán-Martín César , Guillén Sara , Sevilla-Pérez Belén , Peña-Quintana Luis , Mesa-Del-Castillo Pablo , Fortuny Clàudia , Tebruegge Marc , Noguera-Julian Antoni 
Published: November 2022

AbstractTumor-necrosis-factor-α inhibitors (anti-TNF-α) are associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB) disease, primarily due to reactivation of latent TB infection (LTBI). We assessed the performance of parallel LTBI screening with tuberculin skin test (TST) and QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube assays (QFT-GIT) before anti-TNF-α treatment in children with immune-mediated inflammatory disorders in a low TB-burden setting. We conducted a multicenter cohort study involving 17 pediatric tertiary centers in Spain. LTBI was defined as the presence of a positive TST and/or QFT-GIT result without clinical or radiological signs of TB disease. A total of 270 patients (median age:11.0 years) were included, mainly with rheumatological (55.9%) or inflammatory bowel disease (34.8%). Twelve patients (4.4%) were diagnosed with TB infection at screening (LTBI, n = 11; TB disease, n = 1). Concordance between TST and QFT-GIT results was moderate (TST+/QFT-GIT+, n = 4; TST−/QFT-GIT+, n = 3; TST+/QFT-GIT-, n = 5; kappa coefficient: 0.48, 95% CI: 0.36–0.60). Indeterminate QFT-GIT results occurred in 10 patients (3.7%) and were associated with young age and elevated C-reactive protein concentrations. Eleven of 12 patients with TB infection uneventfully completed standard LTBI or TB treatment. During a median follow-up period of 6.4 years, only 2 patients developed TB disease (incidence density: 130 (95% CI: 20–440) per 100,000 person-years), both probable de novo infections.Conclusion: A substantial number of patients were diagnosed with LTBI during screening. The dual strategy identified more cases than either of the tests alone, and test agreement was only moderate. Our data show that in children in a low TB prevalence setting, a dual screening strategy with TST and IGRA before anti-TNF-α treatment is effective.

What is Known:• The optimal screening strategy for latent tuberculosis in children with immune-mediated inflammatory disorders remains uncertain.• Children receiving anti-TNF-α drugs are at increased risk of developing severe tuberculosis disease.

What is New:• A dual screening strategy, using TST and an IGRA assay, identified more children with latent tuberculosis than either of the tests alone.• Identification and treatment of latent tuberculosis before initiation of anti-TNF-α therapy averted incident tuberculosis cases.