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New π-Conjugated Oligomers based on pyrrole and anthracene for Applications in Organic Electronics Devices
Authors: Kacimi R. , Chemek M. , Bourass M. , Toupance T. , Samaher C. , Bennani M. N. , Alimi K. , Bejjit L , Bouachrine M. 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The aim of this work is to study the optoelectronic properties and photovoltaic (PV) of organic material ‎based on anthracene and pyrrole units named Anthracene-Pyrole and noted ANT-PPY; the ‎discussion and interpretation of the obtained results will be devoted to the characterization based on an theoretical analysis (FTIR, UV-vis and PL), using the method DFT level of the B3LYP (Becke three-parameter Lee–Yang–Parr) exchange ‎correlation functional with 6-31G (d, p). Electronic charge distribution and the intramolecular charge ‎transfer (ICT) and electron density difference maps (EDDM) between the excited and ground states ‎of copolymer have been examined through a computational approach with the density functional ‎theory (DFT) and time-dependent-DFT (TD-DFT) and CAM-B3LYP methods. Non-linear optical (NLO) property of the ‎copolymer, the dipole moment, polarizability and first-order hyperpolarizability have been studied and ‎interpreted in this study. The obtained results show that optoelectronic qualities and photovoltaic properties are related (PV) of the copolymer suggest that ‎this copolymer can be a better candidate for used in organic electronic devices that will be ‎mentioned and studied.‎
CT-Guided Ozone Combined With Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block In The Treatment Of Atypical Facial Pain
Authors: YANG Mao-Jiang , Bhetuwal ANUP , Xian QIONG , ZHANG Hang-Wen , Han-Feng YANG , Xiao-Xue XU 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of CT-guided ozone combined with sphenopalatine ganglion block in the treatment of atypical facial pain. Materials and Methods: 92 patients with atypical facial pain admitted to our department from February 2014 to October 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into experimental group and control group according to the method of computer random number table, 46 in each group. All patients in the experimental group were treated with CT-guided transpterygopalatine fossa ozone combined with sphenopalatine ganglion block, while those in the control group received simple sphenopalatine ganglion block. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the degree of pain, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used to evaluate the quality of sleep. The degree of pain and sleep quality before and after operation were compared between the two groups, and the related complications were recorded. RESULTS: Both groups of patients were followed up to 6 months. The VAS score of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). Sleep therapy volume of the experimental group was significantly improved within 6 months after treatment, and PSQI score was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). The main complications in the experimental group included short-term facial pain and discomfort, facial numbness, no bleeding, intracranial infection and other serious complications. Conclusion: CT-guided transpterygopalatine fossa ozone combined with sphenopalatine ganglion block is safe and effective in the treatment of atypical facial pain, which can effectively relieve pain and improve the quality of life of patients.
High-throughput exploration of structural and functional properties of the high entropy nitride system (Ti-Co-Mo-Ta-W)N
Authors: Suhr Ellen , Krysiak Olga , Strotkoetter Valerie , Schuhmann Wolfgang , Ludwig Alfred 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
High entropy nitrides are largely unexplored materials with high potential to show good mechanical properties, high stability against chemicals, but also promising catalytic properties. The latter is due to their good electrical conductivity compared to (high entropy) oxides. The high entropy nitride system (Ti-Co-Mo-Ta-W)N was investigated, to combine binary and ternary nitrides, which show good water splitting activities. Continuous composition spread thin film materials libraries were deposited using reactive co-sputter deposition at 300 and 500°C. X-ray diffraction results show that the films consist of a single-phase solid solution in NaCl-type structure. The surface morphology, examined using scanning electron and atomic force microscopy, is related to the deposition temperature. (TiCoMoTaW)N films show low resistivity values in the range from 1.72 to 5.2 µΩ*cm. Their oxygen evolution reaction activity was measured using a scanning droplet cell, with a maximum current density of 1.78 \(\frac{\text{m}\text{A}}{{\text{c}\text{m}}^{2}}\) at 1700 mV vs. RHE at a Co-rich area. However, the stability under electrochemical load is critical.
Barriers and Facilitators for Evidence-Based Self-Care Counselling in Community Pharmacy, a qualitative study
Authors: Zande Rian Lelie- van der , Koster Ellen , Teichert Martina , Bouvy Marcel 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background Community pharmacy is easily accessible for self-care advice, supported by self-care guidelines. Such guidelines were introduced in several countries, including the Netherlands, in the 1990s. Previous studies have shown room for improvement of self-care advice in daily pharmacy practice.AimTo map community pharmacists’ and pharmacy assistants’ views on their role in self-care advice and barriers and facilitators for providing evidence-based advice in the community pharmacy. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face or online with pharmacists and assistants using a topic guide based on the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were deductively analysed to identify barriers and facilitators.ResultsIn total, 13 pharmacists and 12 assistants were interviewed to reach data saturation. Overall, important barriers were lacking ready knowledge, lacking cooperation with GPs, time-pressuring due to crowded waiting areas, prioritising the handling of prescribed medications, beliefs that WWHAM questions would always lead to correct advice and consumers’ trust in commercial drug information. Important facilitators were availability of guidelines, conversational, process and analytical skills, training and assessment and access to patient records.ConclusionPharmacists should strive for an optimal environment in the pharmacy for self-care advice, such as minimising environmental stressors and providing sufficient time for advice. In addition, they should arrange knowledge and skills training, assessing themselves and their team to improve the quality of self-care advice. Pharmacists should also improve cooperation with GPs and raise awareness of the importance of appropriate use of self-care products with consumers.
Carbohydrates and Ginsenosides in Shenmai Injection Jointly Improve Hematopoietic Function during Chemotherapy-induced Myelosuppression in Mice
Authors: Zhang Shiyu , Mi Yinxiao , Ye Tingting , Lu Xiaoyan , Liu Li , Qian Jing , Fan Xiaohui 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackground:Shenmai injection (SMI), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) injection prepared from Red ginseng and Ophiopogonis Radix, is widely used in clinics to treat chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression. Similar to other TCM injections, SMI contains a high amount of carbohydrates (fructose, sucrose, and maltose) in addition to the bioactive substances, specifically ginsenosides (Rg1, Re, and Rb1). To date, the role of these carbohydrates in the hematopoietic function of SMI remains unclear.Purpose:We aimed to investigate the hematopoietic effects and potential mechanisms of SMI and its components, focusing on the carbohydrates present in SMI.Experimental design/methods:First, we evaluated the hematopoietic effect of SMI on 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-induced myelotoxicity in a tumor-bearing mouse model. Then we prepared mixtures of ginsenosides and carbohydrates according to their proportions in SMI and evaluated their hematopoietic function in mice with 5-FU-induced myelosuppression. Finally, hematopoiesis-related molecular networks were built based on RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) of the bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), and the potential mechanisms of carbohydrates and ginsenosides were evaluated.Results:SMI attenuated 5-FU-induced myelotoxicity in tumor-bearing mice. Both ginsenosides and carbohydrates increased the bone marrow nucleated cell (BMNC) count and improved the bone marrow morphology in myelosuppressive mice; they promoted the proliferation of BMSCs derived from those myelosuppressive mice. Bioinformatics analyses revealed ECM-receptor interaction, Hippo signaling, and Wnt signaling are common pathways regulated by both ginsenosides and carbohydrates;Gstt1, Gstp2, Gsta4andOplahin Glutathione metabolism pathway andCd19, Cd79a,andCd79bin B cell receptor pathway are uniquely regulated genes related to carbohydrates but not ginsenosides.Conclusions:Carbohydrates may collaborate with ginsenosides and contribute to the hematopoietic function of SMI. Carbohydrates could be considered as a bioactive component in this TCM injection.
Are lighter male faces consciously and perceptually privileged?
Authors: Amd Micah 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Across many non-Western communities, lighter skinned individuals are favorably evaluated over their darker intragroup counterparts (colorism). Three studies explored whether ‘colorist’ biases could be detected across native Melanesian participants along evaluative and perceptual processing levels. All studies presented ‘lighter’ and ‘darker’ emotionally neutral face targets matched along attractiveness, sex and race. Across Study 1, N = 305 participants evaluated target attractiveness using ordinal scales. Across Study 2, N = 153 participants viewed target faces across four brief implicit association tests. Across Study 3, N = 61 participants viewed visually processed faces during sorting tests and as upright/inverted monocular targets during a (breaking) continuous flash suppression task. Lighter, highly attractive upright male variants entered conscious awareness (‘broke suppression’) significantly faster then darker variants. Reliable colorist biases were estimated in the presence of male and (some) female faces following attractiveness ratings and sorting tests viz across measures affording extensive deliberation opportunities. Procedurally constraining deliberation (during implicit tests and flash suppression) revealed colorist biases across attractive male faces only.
Anti-HMGCR myopathy frequently coexists with other myositis-specific autoantibodies
Authors: Oh Eun Kyoung , Lee Seung-Ah , Lee Hyun Joon , Cha Yoon Jin , Kim Sungjun , Lee Hyung-Soo , Suh Bum Chun , Shin Ha Young , Kim Seung Woo , Yoon Byeol-A , Oh Seong-il , Kim Yoo Hwan , Cho Joong-Yang , Cho Jeong Hee , Kwon Ki-Han , Choi Young-Chul , Park Hyung Jun 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
To understand the characteristics of Korean patients with anti-HMGCR myopathy, we measured anti-HMGCR antibodies and analyzed clinical, radiological, and pathological features. We measured titers of anti-HMGCR antibodies in the sera of 99 patients with inflammatory myopathy using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. We tested 16 myositis-specific autoantibodies (MSAs) in all patients with anti-HMGCR myopathy. Positivity for the anti-HMGCR antibody was observed in 17 (4 males and 13 females) of 99 patients with inflammatory myopathy. The median age at symptom onset was 60 years. Ten (59%) of the anti-HMGCR positive patients had taken statins. The most common symptoms were proximal muscle weakness in 15 (88%), followed by myalgia in 9 (53%), neck weakness in 4 (24%), dysphagia in 3 (18%), and skin lesions in 2 (12%). The median titer of anti-HMGCR antibody was 202 U/ml. We found eight different MSAs in nine (53%) patients. The median disease duration from symptom onset to diagnosis was significantly shorter in the MSA-positive group than in the MSA-negative group (p = 0.027). In conclusion, our study is the first to measure anti-HMGCR antibodies with inflammatory myopathy, and identify new findings including the coexistence of other MSAs in Korean patients.
Design Factors of High- speed Turbo-electric Distributed Propulsion System
Authors: Eqbal Mithun , Marino Matthew , Fernando Nuwantha , Wild Graham 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Turbo-electric Distributed Propulsion (TeDP) is a promising concept to achieve the operational goals of more electric aircraft. The application of TeDP architecture can achieve the desired weight reduction of an aircraft power system. The use of a superconducting machine is expected to provide the workaround for the weight issue, but its current state of technology has not yet been extensively tested for aircraft applications. Another more practical option is to directly couple the aircraft's propeller system to a high-speed permanent magnet (PM) electrical machine, eliminating the gear part that also contributes to the total weight. A critical part of the design for a high-speed PM machine is choosing the optimum magnet configurations. This study used finite element modelling to analyze the impact of scaling the PM’s critical parameters on the weight and machine speed. A prototype testing of a 2-KW high-speed machine, suitable for a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), was developed and tested. The results confirmed the following critical parameters that should be carefully designed to achieve the optimum output, such as the (a) number of winding turns, (b) stack length, (c) sleeve thickness, and (d) terminal voltage.
Influence of the static contact angle on the liquid film coverage for falling-film systems
Authors: Kandukuri Prudviraj , Deshmukh Sandip , Katiresan Supradeepan 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
The coverage of the liquid film over the horizontal tubes, particularly the wetting ratio, is important for gravity-driven evaporators and absorbers to achieve a better heat transfer mechanism. A 2D, two-phase CFD model was developed to examine the falling-film hydrodynamics and transient flow mechanism for Reynolds numbers ranging from 100-500, static contact angles spanning from 0°/30°/60°/90°, and tube-to-tube distance of 10 mm. The VOF method is used in this article to capture the liquid-gas interface. The findings showed that the complete spreading of the liquid film is difficult at low Reynolds numbers and high contact angles. The formation of dry regions on the tube wall as a result of insufficient liquid supply, liquid film breakage, and liquid film shrinkage. Furthermore, as the Reynolds number increases and contact angle decrease, the wetting ratio over the tube surface increases. It is worth noting that each contact angle must have a minimum Reynolds number in order to keep the surface completely wet. The research also revealed that for higher Reynolds numbers, the influence of contact angle on wettability of tube wall can be ignored. For the same Reynolds number, the liquid propagation time required to wet the tube surface increases as the contact angle value increases. Fouling over the tubes can be aided by the formation of air voids near the lower stagnation zone.
Synthesis and Characterization of Green Phenolic Resin with Olive-oil Mill Wastewater
Authors: ÖZBAY Günay , Ayrilmis Nadir , AHMAD Muhammad Syarhabil 
Published: August 2022

Abstract

Olive mill wastewater (OMW), a by-product of the olive-oil industry, each year is generated millions of tons all over Mediterranean countries. Uncontrolled disposal of the OMW leads to a massive environmental problem including soil and water pollution. In this experimental study, the OMW was used to partly replace clean water for getting prepared formaldehyde solution. Then, phenol and formaldehyde solution was synthesised under alkali conditions to obtained more green PF resin. The effect of the OMW substitution level on the chemical and thermal properties of PF resin was examined by The Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectral and thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis respectively. Also, the bonding strength of each PF resin was evaluated under dry and wet conditions. It was found that FT-IR measurements showed that the PF resin containing various amounts of OMW had a chemical structure very similar to the PF resin. The thermogravimetric analysis demonstrated that the low-molecular‐weight organics in OMW has negatively affected the thermal stability of PF resins. In addition, the wood samples bonded with PF resin containing up to %30 OMW met the minimum requirements of interior and exterior bonding performance according to EN 12765 standard. The OMW could be replaced by clean water up to 30% for the production of green phenolic resin.
Oral Care Considerations for People with Cystic Fibrosis: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Coffey Niamh , O'Leary Fiona , Burke Francis , Plant Barry , Roberts Anthony , Hayes Martina 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Background: Cystic Fibrosis is the most common autosomal recessive genetic condition in the Caucasian population. Oral health in adults with Cystic Fibrosis is an area lacking in research, due to their historic low life expectancy. The age profile of people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is increasing, due in part to improved therapies. Further study is needed in order to ascertain their dental needs and improve provision of care to these medically vulnerable individuals.Methods: A cross sectional survey was carried out. A structured, anonymous online questionnaire, with both quantitative and qualitative aspects, was used to obtain information regarding their feelings towards dentists and dental appointments. The final version of the questionnaire was based on a collaborative effort between researchers at Cork University Dental School and Hospital and Cystic Fibrosis patient advocates from Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. The inclusion criteria were people over the age of 18 years with a diagnosis of CF. Participants were recruited via CF Ireland’s mailing list and social media channels. The quantitative portion of the questionnaire underwent statistical analysis using IBM SPSS. The qualitative portion underwent inductive thematic analysis.Results: A total of 71 adults with CF responded to the survey. 54.9% of respondents were unhappy with their teeth. 63.4% felt that CF had an impact on oral health. 33.8% were anxious about attending their dentist. 54.9% felt that dentists should be part of the multidisciplinary team. Respondents believed that CF has impacted on their oral health due to the medications and dietary requirements involved, as well as tiredness and other side effects of CF. Some reasons for being anxious about attending the dentist involve cross infection concerns, issues with the dentist, with tolerating treatment, and with the teeth themselves. They wanted dentists to be aware of the practicalities of dental treatment for people with CF, especially their discomfort with lying back. They also want the dentist to be aware of the impact that their medication, treatment and diet has on their oral health.Conclusions: Over a third of PWCF reported anxiety about attending the dentist. Reasons for this included fear, embarrassment, cross infection concerns and problems with treatment, especially being in the supine position. PWCF want dentists to be aware of the impact that CF can have upon dental treatment and oral health care.
WLAN/WIMAX patch antenna design using artificial neural networks
Authors: AGUNI Lahcen , CHABAA Samira , IBNYAICH Saida , ZEROUAL Abdelouhab 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
In this article, we propose a coplanar waveguide (CPW) antenna for WLAN/WIMAX applications using the artificial neural network (ANN) technique. In order to attain the correct resonant frequencies for WLAN/WIMAX applications, we inserted three slots in the radiating patch to form an inverted U-shaped slot. To achieve antenna performance in the standard WLAN/WIMAX frequency band, we adjusted the position and dimensions of the inverted U-shaped slot. The ANN method helped to better predict the dimensions of the inverted U-shaped slot. To collect the datasets used for training the ANN structure, we wrote a Visual Basic (VB) script in order to control the HFSS simulator using MATLAB. After training the network, the dimensions of the inverted U-shaped slot could easily be predicted for the desired resonant frequencies. The predicted ANN dimensions were used to design the antenna using both CST and HFSS electromagnetic simulators. To better evaluate the CPW antenna performance, we study and discuss the reflection coefficient, radiation pattern, voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), current distribution, gain, and radiation efficiency. A prototype of the proposed antenna was fabricated; the obtained results show |S11| ≤ − 10 dB in the frequency bands of 2.31–2.43 GHz, 3.10–3.44 GHz, and 3.94–5.88 GHz, which make the antenna suitable for WLAN/WIMAX applications.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Respiratory Viral Pathogens with Acute Respiratory Infection in Shanghai, China
Authors: Pan Lifeng , Yuan Yang , Cui Qiqi , Liu Qing , Zou Wenwei , Zhao Bing , Hao Lipeng 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) taken to combat the Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) pandemic on the prevalence of respiratory viruses (RVs) of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in Shanghai.
Methods
Samples from patients with ARI were collected and screened for 17 respiratory viral pathogens using TagMan low-density microfluidic chip technology in Shanghai from January 2019 to December 2020. The data of pathogens were analyzed to evaluate the changes of acute respiratory infections between 2019 and 2020.
Results
Here, a total of 2,744 patients were enrolled, including 1,710 patients and 1,034 patients in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The total detection rate of RVs was decreased significantly in 2020. However, the detection rate of RSVB, HPIV3, HPIV4 and HCoV229E were increased in 2020. The increased positive rates of RSVB, HPIV3 resulted in more outpatients in 2020 than in 2019. The detection rates of IFVs were decreased dramatically in different gender, age groups, and seasons in 2020.
Conclusion
The NPIs taken to eliminate COVID-19 had an impact on the prevalence of respiratory viral pathogens, especially the IFVs in the early phases of the pandemic. Partial respiratory viruses resurged with the lifting of NPIs, leading to an increase in ARIs infection.