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Sovereignty and Coloniality in the French‐Speaking Pacific: A Reflection on the Case of New Caledonia, 1980–2021
Authors: Leblic Isabelle 
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACTFollowing the end of Indigénat rule (1946), Kanaks as the Indigenous people of New Caledonia entered the political world to claim their rights as full French citizens, demand recognition of their identity, and subsequently assert their independence and the sovereignty of their own country. Nine years after the May 4, 1989 drama of Ouvéa, where Jean‐Marie Tjibaou, Yeiwéné Yeiwéné and Jubely Wea were killed, the Noumea Accord (May 1998) introduced the idea of a new form of French citizenship for the people living in New Caledonia and provided a framework for three consultations on the country's accession to full sovereignty. The Accord also raised the foundational question of how any form of incorporation in the French state could avoid denying Kanak identity while taking into account the political desires of various other populations who lived in New Caledonia before 1988. From the stance of an anti‐colonial anthropologist rooted in the colonial metropole and conducting fieldwork in a colonial context, this article undertakes a review of almost half a century of debates over the articulations of independence versus sovereignty at the heart of the New Caledonian debate, the campaigns for the referendums and their results, and the diverse forces present. Ultimately, I conclude that what is sometimes put forward as ‘decolonization inside the republic’ may also be understood as a form of re‐colonization.
Synthesis of bio‐based polyesters with crystallization properties comparable to poly(butylene terephthalate)
Authors: Fei Xuan , Zhu Yingkang , Wang Jinggang , Jia Zhen , Liu Xiaoqing 
Published: March 2022

AbstractTo enhance the crystallization of poly(butylene 2,5‐furandicarboxylate) (PBF) thus substitute its petroleum‐based analogue poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT), a series of high molecular weight poly(butylene‐co‐1,4‐cyclohexanedimethylene 2,5‐furandicarboxylate) (PBCF) copolyesters with low contents (0–19 mol%) of 1,4‐butanediol (BDO) are synthesized from 2,5‐furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), 1,4‐cyclohexanedimethylene (CHDM) and BDO. Their chemical structures and compositions are confirmed by nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR and 13C NMR). Their number average molecular weights are from 20,500 to 36,100 g/mol with the polydispersity index (Ð) of 1.67–1.99. The thermal stability and crystallization behaviors are investigated by thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). Results show that PBCFs demonstrate comparable crystallization rate to PBT as the crystallization half time is from 18 to 29 s and the melting enthalpy is 34.1–41.4 J/g as well as the higher melting temperature of 238–263°C than 225°C for PBT. In addition, PBCFs exhibit excellent mechanical properties of tensile modulus between 1220 and 1510 MPa. These investigations suggest that a moderate amount CF unit can improve the melting temperature and enhance the originally weak crystallizability of furan‐based polyesters. Generally, PBCFs can be the engineering plastic with satisfied thermal and mechanical performance.
Mindfulness and intimate relationship satisfaction in daily life: The role of empathy
Authors: Wen Xue , Zhang Qian , Zhou Yuyang , Du Jiaxuan , Xu Wei 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis study examined the role of empathy in the relationship between mindfulness and intimate relationship satisfaction (IRS). Using ecological momentary assessment, 100 pairs of university students who were in relationships participated in the study. The participants were invited to complete a questionnaire measuring their current states of mindfulness, IRS, and empathy three times a day for 14 days. The results showed that empathy at the within‐person level played a mediating role in the relationship between acceptance and IRS. Empathy at the within‐person level also moderated the relationship between monitoring and IRS. Findings illustrated the vital role of empathy in an intimate relationship. Limitations of the study were discussed.
Elucidating the Interaction and Stability of Withanone and Withaferin‐A with Human Serum Albumin, Lysozyme and Hemoglobin Using Computational Biophysical Modeling
Authors: Rajkhowa Sanchaita , Pathak Upasana , Patgiri Himangshu 
Published: March 2022

AbstractWithania somnifera consists of various bioactive compounds, of which withanone (WT−N) and withaferin‐A (WT−A) are known to have many therapeutic properties. To understand drug metabolism and transportation methods, binding of endogenous and exogenous ingredients with transport proteins is of utmost importance. Therefore, to perceive the molecular recognition mechanism of WT−N and WT−A, the association of human serum albumin, human hemoglobin and human lysozyme with WT−N and WT−A were examined, using various in silico techniques. For our study, we have employed both quantum mechanics and molecular mechanics approaches. Resultantly, drug‐like properties and reactivity were calculated with WT−N and WT−A being the most reactive among all the withanolides. The protein HSA in presence of WT−N showed more stability than that of WT−A. However, HL and Hb showed better stability with WT−A as compared to WT−N. Several non‐covalent interactions contributed the utmost part in the binding of WT−N and WT−A with the proteins. The MD simulation studies also showed evidence in the conformational changes and other dynamical properties of the three proteins with both the ligands. Finally, MM‐PBSA results confirmed the free binding energy of the complexes. Our study has provided a substantial recognition of bioactive molecules WT−N and WT−A binding with the carrier proteins, which can significantly affect the pharmacokinetics of these molecules.
Unusual Boronium Salt Shows Antifungal Activity Comparable to a Commercial Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectant
Authors: Ravine Terrence J. , Soltani Mohammad , Davis James H. , Salter Edward A. , Wierzbicki Andrzej 
Published: March 2022

AbstractPreviously, a boronium salt possessing a terminal benzyl group was reported to have greater antibacterial activity than a commercial quaternary ammonium disinfectant solution against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. Results of the current study indicate that the same boronium salt without a benzyl group, exhibited equal or better antifungal activity against actively growing Candida albicans yeast and Aspergillus fumigatus mold when compared to the same quat disinfectant. This same compound also displayed antifungal activity against dormant A. fumigatus spores comparable to the quat disinfectant. In contrast, the boronium ion with a benzyl group was 4–16X less effective than either the non‐benzylated form or quat disinfectant for all 3 fungal test conditions. The observation that the boronium salt without a benzyl group exhibited substantial antifungal activity in the current study but did not display any antibacterial activity in the previous study is of particular interest. This finding represents a flip‐flop outcome from the previous bacterial testing. It suggests that the presence of a terminal benzyl group greatly influences the boronium ion's ability to interact with fungal membranes.
Anti‐Inflammatory, Antiallergic and COVID‐19 Main Protease (Mpro) Inhibitory Activities of Butenolides from a Marine‐Derived Fungus Aspergillus costaricaensis
Authors: Uras Ibrahim S. , Korinek Michal , Albohy Amgad , Abdulrazik Basma S. , Lin Wenhan , Ebada Sherif S. , Konuklugil Belma 
Published: March 2022

AbstractAmid the current COVID‐19 pandemic, the emergence of several variants in a relatively high mutation rate (twice per month) strengthened the importance of finding out a chemical entity that can be potential for developing an effective medicine. In this study, we explored ethyl acetate (EtOAc) extract of a marine‐derived fungus Aspergillus cosatricaensis afforded three butenolide derivatives, butyrolactones I, VI and V (1–3), two naphtho‐γ‐pyrones, TMC‐256 A1 (4) and rubrofusarin B (5) and methyl p‐hydroxyphenyl acetate (6). Structure identification was unambiguously determined based on exhaustive spectral analyses including 1D/2D NMR and mass spectrometry. The isolated compounds (1–6) were assessed for their in vitro anti‐inflammatory, antiallergic, elastase inhibitory activities and in silico SARS‐CoV‐2 main protease (Mpro). Results exhibited that only butenolides (1 and 2) revealed potent activities similar to or more than reference drugs unlike butyrolactone V (3) suggesting them as plausible chemical entities for developing lead molecules.
Bio‐Inspired Synthesis of Hollow Mesoporous Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles Using Calcium Carbonate as Solid Template
Authors: Dey Namit , Santhiya Deenan , Das Asmita 
Published: March 2022

AbstractWe report a surfactant free route to synthesize hollow mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles at ambient atmospheric condition. The synthesized particles contain hollow core as a result of mild acid mediated removal of calcium carbonate nanoparticles used as hard template. Removal of template was confirmed through FTIR and XRD while round morphology and sizes below 100 nm could be observed by TEM. In addition, N2 adsorption and desorption analysis confirmed hollow and mesoporous nature of the bioactive glass shell. Interestingly, post removal of template, particles reported higher surface area, pore volume and pore diameter along with decrease in surface charge. Deposition of hydroxyapatite on hollow bioactive glass in Simulated Buffer Fluid (SBF) could be observed from Day 7 of immersion while well‐developed hydroxyapatite depositions could be observed by Day 30. This proved bioactivity of the material while cytotoxicity analysis on Human Osteosarcoma cell line (U2OS) through MTT assay proved the biocompatible nature of the hollow bioactive glass particle.
Rapid Assembly of Magnetoplasmonic Photonic Arrays for Brilliant, Noniridescent, and Stimuli‐Responsive Structural Colors
Authors: Tran Van Tan , Kim Jeonghyo , Oh Sangjin , Jeong Ki‐Jae , Lee Jaebeom 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThere are usually trade‐offs between maximizing the color saturation and brightness and minimizing the angle‐dependent effect in structural colors. Here, a magnetic field‐induced assembly for the rapid formation of scalable, uniform amorphous photonic arrays (APAs) featuring unique structural colors is demonstrated. The magnetic field plays a fundamental role in photonic film formation, making this assembly technology versatile for developing structural color patterns on arbitrary substrates. The synergistic combination of surface plasmonic resonance of the Ag core and broadband light absorption of high refractive index (RI) Fe3O4 shell in hybrid magnetoplasmonic nanoparticles (MagPlas NPs) enables breaking the trade‐offs to produce brilliant, noniridescent structural colors with high tunability and responsiveness. These features enable the fabrication of various types of highly sensitive and reliable colorimetric sensors for naked‐eye detection without sophisticated instruments. Furthermore, large‐scale structural color patterns are effortlessly achieved, demonstrating the high potential of the present approach for full‐spectrum displays, active coatings, and rewritable papers.
Controlling Self‐Sorting versus Co‐assembly in Supramolecular Gels
Authors: Panja Santanu , Dietrich Bart , Smith Andrew J. , Seddon Annela , Adams Dave J. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractSupramolecular gels formed by the combination of different organic molecules are of significant interest in the search of new functional materials. When two different molecules are mixed to form gels, the self‐assembled fibres can be a result of self‐sorting or co‐assembly. A key challenge is to control the network type. Here, we demonstrate that control over the network type can be achieved either by varying the hydrophobicity of a component or by employing a pH‐switch method.
A Framework for Substructural Type Systems
Authors: Wood James , Atkey Robert 
Published: March 2022

AbstractMechanisation of programming language research is of growing interest, and the act of mechanising type systems and their metatheory is generally becoming easier as new techniques are invented. However, state-of-the-art techniques mostly rely on structurality of the type system — that weakening, contraction, and exchange are admissible and variables can be used unrestrictedly once assumed. Linear logic, and many related subsequent systems, provide motivations for breaking some of these assumptions.We present a framework for mechanising the metatheory of certain substructural type systems, in a style resembling mechanised metatheory of structural type systems. The framework covers a wide range of simply typed syntaxes with semiring usage annotations, via a metasyntax of typing rules. The metasyntax for the premises of a typing rule is related to bunched logic, featuring both sharing and separating conjunction, roughly corresponding to the additive and multiplicative features of linear logic. We use the uniformity of syntaxes to derive type system-generic renaming, substitution, and a form of linearity checking.
SMT-Based Planning Synthesis for Distributed System Reconfigurations
Authors: Robillard Simon , Coullon Hélène 
Published: March 2022

AbstractLarge distributed systems with an emphasis on adaptability are now considered a necessity in many domains, yet reconfiguration of these systems is still largely carried out in an ad hoc fashion, a process that is both inefficient and error-prone. In this paper, we tackle the planification problem for the reconfiguration of distributed systems in the component-based reconfiguration model Concerto. Specifically, given some tasks to execute and a desired final state of the system, we show how to compute a reconfiguration plan that guarantees satisfaction of inter-component dependencies and is also optimized for parallel execution. Our technique relies on an SMT solver to compute the required dependencies between components and ultimately schedule the reconfiguration. We illustrate the use of this technique on a variety of synthetic examples as well as a real use case in the context of an OpenStack system.
QMaxUSE: A Query-based Verification Tool for UML Class Diagrams with OCL Invariants
Authors: Wu Hao 
Published: March 2022

AbstractVerifying whether a UML class diagram annotated with Object Constraint Language (OCL) constraints is consistent involves finding valid instances that provably meet its structural and OCL constraints. Recently, many tools and techniques have been proposed to find valid instances. However, they often do not scale well when the number of OCL constraints significantly increases. In this paper, we present a new tool called QMaxUSE that is capable of automatically verifying a large number of OCL invariants. QMaxUSE works by decomposing them into a set of different queries. It then uses an SMT solver to concurrently verify each query and pinpoints conflicting OCL invariants. Our evaluation results suggest that QMaxUSE can offer up to 30x efficiency improvement in verifying UML class diagrams with a large number of OCL invariants.
Herzerkrankungen im Langzeitverlauf: Wie kann die psychosoziale Versorgung verbessert werden?
Authors: Ladwig Karl-Heinz , Lurz Julia , Lukaschek Karoline 
Published: March 2022

ZusammenfassungHerz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen, zu denen in erster Linie die koronare Herzerkrankung (KHK), Herzrhythmusstörungen und die Herzinsuffizienz (HI) gehören, sind für die meisten Todesfälle und schwerwiegenden Krankheitsverläufe in der Europäischen Union verantwortlich. Das akute Geschehen steht meist im Vordergrund der klinischen Aufmerksamkeit. Dagegen existieren für den Langzeitverlauf dieser Krankheitsbilder kaum strukturierte Versorgungs- und Therapiekonzepte. Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt auf Grundlage einer Literaturrecherche eine Übersicht über die Langzeitfolgen und die Langzeitversorgung von Herzerkrankungen. Defizite in der psychosozialen Versorgung der Patienten und mögliche Lösungsansätze werden diskutiert.Bei Patienten mit KHK ergeben sich aufgrund einer mangelhaften psychosozialen Langzeitversorgung häufig Probleme mit der Medikamententreue und der Einhaltung von Verhaltensempfehlungen. Psychische Komorbiditäten reduzieren die Lebensqualität und sind ein Antreiber für gesundheitsschädigendes Verhalten. Patienten mit Herzrhythmusstörungen geraten häufig in einen Teufelskreis aus wiederkehrenden körperlichen Beschwerden in Wechselwirkung mit Angst- und Panikattacken und der damit verbundenen Inanspruchnahme ambulanter, notärztlicher oder stationärer Versorgungseinrichtungen. Im Krankheitsverlauf einer Herzinsuffizienz wird eine klinisch bedeutsam wachsende Anzahl von Patienten mit Antidepressiva behandelt, deren Nutzen eher zweifelhaft ist.Die erkennbaren Defizite der psychosozialen Langzeitversorgung von Herzerkrankungen können durch die verstärkte Anwendung systematischer kollaborativer Versorgungsmodelle von spezialisierten Versorgungseinrichtungen unter Einbeziehung von Hausärzten behoben und die Lebensqualität der Patienten verbessert werden.
Clinical results after arthroscopic reconstruction of the posterolateral corner of the knee: A prospective randomized trial comparing two different surgical techniques
Authors: Weiss Sebastian , Krause Matthias , Frosch Karl-Heinz 
Published: March 2022

Abstract
Introduction
Arthroscopic reconstruction techniques of the posterolateral corner (PLC) of the knee have been developed in recent years. Reconstruction techniques for higher-grade PLC injuries have not yet been validated in clinical studies. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of two different techniques and to present results of the first prospective randomized clinical trial of patients to undergo these novel procedures.

Materials and methods
19 patients with Fanelli Type B posterolateral corner injuries and additional posterior cruciate ligament ruptures were included in this prospective study. They were randomly assigned to one of two novel arthroscopic reconstruction techniques, based on open surgeries developed by Arciero (group A) and LaPrade (group B). Follow-up was conducted at 6 and 12 months postoperatively and included clinical examinations for lateral, rotational and posterior stability, range of motion and subjective clinical outcome scores (IKDC Subjective Score, Lysholm Score, Tegner Activity Scale and Numeric Rating Scale for pain).

Results
At 6 and 12 months postoperative, all patients in both groups presented stable to varus, external rotational and posterior forces, there were no significant differences between the two groups. At 12-month follow-up, group A patients showed significantly higher maximum flexion angles (134.17° ± 3.76° vs. 126.60° ± 4.22°; p = 0.021) compared to patients of group B. Duration of surgery was significantly longer in Group B patients than in group A (121.88 ± 11.63 vs. 165.00 ± 35.65 min; p = 0.003). Posterior drawer (side-to-side difference) remained more reduced in group A (2.50 ± 0.69 mm vs. 3.27 ± 0.92 mm; p = 0.184). Subjective patient outcome scores showed no significant differences between groups (Lysholm Score 83.33 ± 7.79 vs. 86.40 ± 9.21; p = 0.621).

Conclusions
This study indicates sufficient restoration of posterolateral rotational instability, varus instability and posterior drawer after arthroscopic posterolateral corner reconstruction without neurovascular complications.
Increased postoperative range of motion and a shorter and less invasive surgical procedure could favor the arthroscopic reconstruction technique according to Arciero over LaPrade’s technique in future treatment considerations.
Pluriversality and beyond: consolidating radical alternatives to (mal-)development as a Commonist project
Authors: Gills Barry K. , Hosseini S. A. Hamed 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis article addresses contradictions in the 'pluriverse' of radical alternatives to maldevelopment, and proposes an integrative framework for fostering productive convergences among its forces. It argues that the 2020s and 2030s will be pivotal decades, in which the current global conjuncture, characterized by intensifying economic turmoil, climate change, and ecological crises, will translate into increased mass discontent, global polarization, political instabilities, and social unrest across the world. However, there is no reason to believe that this intensification of crises will automatically result in the end of unproductive divisions among the global left. Thus, we argue that a higher level of proactivism, at a meta-ideological standing, which we refer to here as the ‘Commonist Project’, is both necessary and possible. The article proposes a fourfold framework of how to promote sustainable convergences and solidarities, going beyond temporary pragmatic coalitions and alliances. This proposal draws on the idea of ‘commoning transformative knowledge’, realized through creating new transversal integrative assemblages of alternative-futures-making initiatives. In the end, the argument is empirically supported by drawing on the authors’ critical reflections on their own cross-organizational experiences of fostering dialogic and praxis-based methodologies across various groups and forces pursuing post-capitalist alternatives through the People’s Sovereignty Network.
Insight into the effect of alkali treatment on enhancing adsorptivity of activated carbon for HCl removal in H2 feedstock
Authors: Usmani Anis , Watthaisong Panuwat , Grisdanurak Nurak , Suthirakun Suwit 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe removal of contaminated HCl gas in the petrochemical plants is essential to prevent corrosion problems, catalysts poisoning, and downstream contamination. Alkali-treated activated carbon (AC) was proposed as an effective adsorbent for HCl removal. Understanding the underlying mechanism of HCl adsorption on modified AC is key to design promising strategies for removal of HCl and other chlorinated hydrocarbon gases in the H2 feedstock. Here, a combined experimental and computational approach was used to study the role of alkali treatment on the adsorption behavior of HCl on the AC surfaces. We find that an interplay between alkali ions and oxygen-containing functional groups on the AC surface plays a crucial role in stabilizing the adsorbed HCl. The origin of such stable adsorbed configurations can be attributed to the dissociative adsorption of HCl leading to a formation of low energy species such as water, OH– and Cl– anions. These anions are electrostatically stabilized by the alkali ions resulting in a strong adsorption of −3.61 eV and −3.69 eV for Na+ and K+, respectively. Close investigation on charge analysis reveals that the epoxy functional group facilitates adsorbent-surface charge transfer where O and Cl atoms gain more charges of 0.37 e and 0.58 e which is in good correlation with the improved adsorption strength. The calculated results are consistence with the experimental observations that the Langmuir adsorptivity has been enhanced upon alkali modification. The maximum adsorption capacity of AC has been improved approximately by 4 times from 78.9 to 188.9 mg/g upon treatment.