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A cluster analysis of the global wind power industry: Insights for renewable energy business stakeholders and environmental policy decision makers
Authors: Glowik Mario , Bhatti Waheed Akbar , Chwialkowska Agnieszka 
Published: September 2022

AbstractIn light of an ongoing climate change and an increasing fragility of fossil energy supply due to global political tensions, the adoption of renewable energy sources is of utmost importance for economic and social prosperity. This study targets to endeavor major value chain configurations within the global wind power industry network based on a data set of 326 relationships established by the 10 globally leading wind turbine firms covering a time span of 15 years. We discuss the demand side and provide an overview of the main wind power investment target countries and compare the importance of different regions. On the supply side, we analyze and identify eight important firm clusters within the global wind power business network. Concerning our sample, we elaborate horizontal and vertical relationship links, their collaboration patterns, regional partner preferences, and their value chain competences, thus providing valuable insights into the competitive structures of the wind power industry. By doing so, we open the debate on appropriate and efficient firm strategies within renewable industries. As consequence, we provide robust empirical evidence on global wind power industry architectures and corresponding competitive firm forces for the future. As we found that the industry is currently divided into eight main global industry clusters, our study delivers valuable industry network insights addressing managerial, political, and socioeconomic decision makers in order to secure future ecological and economic prosperity in a challenging world.
Anatomical investigations on the upper airway in premature and newborn babies
Authors: Schwake Ida , Sprinz Maria , Scaal Martin , Eifinger Frank 
Published: September 2022

AbstractSafe intubation of newborns remains a challenge. This investigates the upper airway anatomy of (pre‐)term infants was investigated to improve airway management and the development of airway devices. Angles and diameters of both oral and nasal intubation pathways of 22 cadavers of premature and term stillborn infants were measured, relative to their gestational age (GA) and tested for statistical significance. The systematic influence of sex on the distribution of values was examined. Cast models of the oral and nasal intubation pathway were (produced using a silicone dental impression material) 3D‐scanned. No significant correlation with GA was seen in the angles studied. However, four distances around the hard and soft palate did show statistically significant positive correlations with GA. Regarding differences between the sexes, only the angle between the entrance of the trachea and the esophagus was greater for male cadavers. The angles of the ventilation pathway of (pre‐)term infants do not depend systematically on GA. Anatomically, laryngeal masks might therefore also be well‐suited ventilators for preterm infants. Alterations in the size but not the shape of laryngeal masks for small preterm infants is recommended. The data obtained may thus be used as a basis for the development of airway devices and airway simulators for medical education and clinical training.
Radiomic study on preoperative multi‐modal magnetic resonance images identifies IDH‐mutant TERT promoter‐mutant gliomas
Authors: Wang Haoyu , Zhang Shuxin , Xing Xiang , Yue Qiang , Feng Wentao , Chen Siliang , Zhang Jun , Xie Dan , Chen Ni , Liu Yanhui 
Published: September 2022

AbstractObjectivesGliomas with comutations of isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) genes and telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) gene promoter (IDHmut pTERTmut) show distinct biological features and respond to first‐line treatment differently in comparison with other gliomas. This study aimed to characterize the IDHmut pTERTmut gliomas in multimodal MRI using the radiomic method and establish a precise diagnostic model identifying this group of gliomas.MethodsA total of 140 patients with untreated primary gliomas were admitted between 2016 and 2020 to West China Hospital as a discovery cohort, including 22 IDHmut pTERTmut patients. Thirty‐four additional cases from a different hospital were included in the study as an independent validation cohort. A total of 3654 radiomic features were extracted from the preoperative multimodal MRI images (T1c, FLAIR, and ADC maps) and filtered in a data‐driven approach. The discovery cohort was split into training and test sets by a 4:1 ratio. A diagnostic model (multilayer perceptron classifier) for detecting the IDHmut pTERTmut gliomas was trained using an automatic machine‐learning algorithm named tree‐based pipeline optimization tool (TPOT). The most critical radiomic features in the model were identified and visualized.ResultsThe model achieved an area under the receiver‐operating curve (AUROC) of 0.971 (95% CI, 0.902–1.000), the sensitivity of 0.833 (95% CI, 0.333–1.000), and the specificity of 0.966 (95% CI, 0.931–1.000) in the test set. The area under the precision‐recall curve (AUCPR) was 0.754 (95% CI, 0.572–0.833) and the F1 score was 0.833 (95% CI, 0.500–1.000). In the independent validation set, the model reached 0.952 AUROC, 0.714 sensitivity, 0.963 specificity, 0.841 AUCPR, and 0.769 F1 score. MR radiomic features of the IDHmut pTERTmut gliomas represented homogenous low‐complexity texture in three modalities.ConclusionsAn accurate diagnostic model was constructed for detecting IDHmut pTERTmut gliomas using multimodal radiomic features. The most important features were associated with the homogenous simple texture of IDHmut pTERTmut gliomas in MRI images transformed using Laplacian of Gaussian and wavelet filters.
Synthesis of MoS2@N‐MXene/C Heterogeneous Nanosheets and its Enhanced Pseudocapacitance Effects for NIBs
Authors: Cheng Wei‐Xiang , Chen Yi‐Zhao , Liao Song‐Yi , Hu Jun‐Qi , Liu Cun‐Sheng , Cui Shuai‐Fu , Huang Xing‐Wen , Liu Yidong , Min Yonggang 
Published: September 2022

AbstractCurrently, Na‐ion batteries (NIBs) have emerged as a new generation of energy storage devices. However, due to the lack of suitable anode materials, the large‐scale practical application of NIBs is still greatly limited. Therefore, to address this issue, an effective strategy towards an advanced NIBs anode was developed by achieving MoS2 anchored on nitrogen‐doped MXene nanosheets with carbon coating (shorten as MoS2@N‐MXene/C). The structure, surface chemistry state and micromorphology of MoS2@N‐MXene/C were carefully analyzed and characterized by XRD, XPS and SEM/TEM, respectively. It was shown that MoS2 was loaded on N‐MXene to form a heterogeneous nanosheets structure. When applied to the anode of NIBs, MoS2@N‐MXene/C delivered ∼189 mAh g−1 at 4 A g−1 and remained at ∼308 mAh g−1 after 300 cycles at 0.5 A g−1. Moreover, based on the simulation and calculation from CV curves, the enhanced electrochemical performances of MoS2@N‐MXene/C was assigned to its high pseudocapacitance‐dominated contribution (84.5 % at a scan rate of 2 mV s−1). Therefore, owing to the highly conductive N‐MXene and the actively anchored MoS2, MoS2@N‐MXene/C could effectively provide efficient channels for charge transfer and ionic diffusion. The presented design strategy may provide a guidance for developing more‐efficient NIBs anode.
Palladium‐Catalyzed Reductive Double Carbonylation of Nitroarenes with Aryl Halides Using Mo(CO)6 as a Reductant and Carbonyl Source
Authors: Liu Xueling , An Tongshun , Yin Zhiping , Zhang Wenzhou 
Published: September 2022

AbstractA new palladium‐catalyzed reductive double carbonylation of nitroarenes with aryl halides for the synthesis of benzoxazin‐4‐ones has been reported. The key to success was the use of Mo(CO)6 as a reductant and bench‐stable solid carbonyl sources. Various aryl iodides, bromides, and trifluoromethanesulfonates are suitable reaction partners and produce corresponding benzoxazin‐4‐one derivatives in moderate to good yields. Preliminary mechanistic studies indicate that nitrosoarene was first generated as the key intermediate through nitro reduction. Remarkably, this method avoids the use of toxic CO gas and is further applied to the late‐stage modification of estrone.
Mitigation of corrosion of zinc with amylopectin: Electrochemical, adsorption, and surface studies
Authors: Pais Mikitha , Rao Padmalatha 
Published: September 2022

AbstractCarbohydrate polymers are proven to be potential green corrosion inhibitors because of their outstanding structural features and eco‐friendliness. Work undertaken reflects the effectiveness of biopolymer amylopectin (AMP) as an eco‐friendly green inhibitor to mitigate the deterioration of zinc in 0.1 M sulphamic acid (NH2SO3H). Electrochemical studies like potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were applied for corrosion rate measurement in the absence and presence of AMP. Thermodynamic and kinetic parameters were calculated and described in detail. The results were fitted into a suitable adsorption isotherm model, and an appropriate mechanism was proposed for the corrosion inhibition process. A detailed surface morphology study was done using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron‐dispersive X‐ray (EDX), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) techniques. The inhibition efficacy of AMP increased with an increase in its concentration and temperature. Upon the addition of the inhibitor, corrosion potential shifted more towards the positive side, indicating more control of the anodic process. The adsorption of AMP over zinc conformed to the Freundlich adsorption isotherm. For the concentration of 0.1 gL−1, maximum corrosion inhibition efficiency of 74% could be accomplished. Surface studies reaffirmed the adsorption of AMP on the surface of the metal. Thus, AMP turned out to be an effective green inhibitor with economic benefits.
Effects of Activation Conditions on the Characteristics, Adsorption Capacity, and Energy Sorage of Carbon Aerogel from Watermelon Rind
Authors: Minh Tu Phan , Nam Phat La , Hoang Lin Tong , Cam Nguyen Huynh , Thao Tram Trinh Dinh , Ngoc Lam Hoang Dang , Dang Khoa Bui Dang , Quang Cong Che , Truong Son Nguyen , Thanh Phong Mai , Huu Hieu Nguyen 
Published: September 2022

AbstractIn this work, a watermelon rind‐derived carbon aerogel (WRCA) was synthesized via a facile and green procedure including hydrothermal combined freeze‐drying and pyrolysis technique. The influences of pyrolysis conditions on the characteristics, adsorption capacity, and energy storage of the produced WRCA were thoroughly investigated under two distinctive pyrolysis conditions in N2 and CO2 media to obtain the corresponding WRCA‐N and WRCA‐C products, respectively, at different temperatures (600, 700, and 800 °C). As a result, WRCA‐N samples exhibited notable hydrophobicity with a wetting angle of 127°, showing excellent concordance with the adsorbent field. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of used coconut oil, hexane, butanol, and chloroform for WRCA‐N pyrolyzed at 800 °C (WRCA‐N800) reached 70.521, 53.506, 58.102, and 59.913 g/g, respectively, whilst the adsorption process also followed the pseudo‐first‐order kinetic model. On the other hand, WRCA‐C held up considerable hydrophilic traits and cannot be used to adsorb organic matters. Nonetheless, WRCA‐C activated at 600 °C (WRCA‐C600) indicated the best physicochemical properties and energy storage capacity with better specific capacitance (190 F/g) compared to WRCA‐N600 (31.40 F/g), thanks to its large specific surface area, high porosity (91.27 %), and higher hetero‐element O content (9.79%) than other samples. Additionally, the electrochemical characteristics of WRCA‐C600 electrode were alternatively confirmed using the 2‐electrode supercapacitor model, demonstrating a high energy density (26.38 Wh/kg) and power density (2374.50 W/kg). The obtained results demonstrate the promising applications of carbon aerogel synthesized from the watermelon rind in the adsorption and energy storage sectors.
Comprehensive methylome sequencing reveals prognostic epigenetic biomarkers for prostate cancer mortality
Authors: Pidsley Ruth , Lam Dilys , Qu Wenjia , Peters Timothy J. , Luu Phuc‐Loi , Korbie Darren , Stirzaker Clare , Daly Roger J. , Stricker Phillip , Kench James G. , Horvath Lisa G. , Clark Susan J. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundProstate cancer is a clinically heterogeneous disease with a subset of patients rapidly progressing to lethal‐metastatic prostate cancer. Current clinicopathological measures are imperfect predictors of disease progression. Epigenetic changes are amongst the earliest molecular changes in tumourigenesis. To find new prognostic biomarkers to enable earlier intervention and improved outcomes, we performed methylome sequencing of DNA from patients with localised prostate cancer and long‐term clinical follow‐up.MethodsWe used whole‐genome bisulphite sequencing (WGBS) to comprehensively map and compare DNA methylation of radical prostatectomy tissue between patients with lethal disease (n = 7) and non‐lethal (n = 8) disease (median follow‐up 19.5 years). Validation of differentially methylated regions (DMRs) was performed in an independent cohort (n = 185, median follow‐up 15 years) using targeted multiplex bisulphite sequencing of candidate regions. Survival was assessed via univariable and multivariable analyses including clinicopathological measures (log‐rank and Cox regression models).ResultsWGBS data analysis identified cancer‐specific methylation patterns including CpG island hypermethylation, and hypomethylation of repetitive elements, with increasing disease risk. We identified 1420 DMRs associated with prostate cancer‐specific mortality (PCSM), which showed enrichment for gene sets downregulated in prostate cancer and de novo methylated in cancer. Through comparison with public prostate cancer datasets, we refined the DMRs to develop an 18‐gene prognostic panel. Applying this panel to an independent cohort, we found significant associations between PCSM and hypermethylation at EPHB3, PARP6, TBX1, MARCH6 and a regulatory element within CACNA2D4. Strikingly in a multivariable model, inclusion of CACNA2D4 methylation was a better predictor of PCSM versus grade alone (Harrell's C‐index: 0.779 vs. 0.684).ConclusionsOur study provides detailed methylome maps of non‐lethal and lethal prostate cancer and identifies novel genic regions that distinguish these patient groups. Inclusion of our DNA methylation biomarkers with existing clinicopathological measures improves prognostic models of prostate cancer mortality, and holds promise for clinical application.
Good Tidings for Saudi Women? Techno‐Orientalism, Gender, and Saudi Politics in Global Media Discourse
Authors: Abdelmoez Joel W. 
Published: September 2022

AbstractGender equality in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is still a contentious and hotly debated issue, both within the country and in global news media as well as social media. Not least has the government app “Absher” drawn attention and criticism, due to features that allow male guardians to track their female dependants, issue or withdraw travel permits, and file for divorce at the click of a button. This study aims to explore the campaigns and debates around the app, and how it has been represented in global media. Focusing mainly on social media campaigning by journalists, activists, as well as the Saudi government, I hope to shed light on the different sides of the debate, and what the representation of Saudi Vision 2030, the reforms and the app, particularly in European and American media discourse, tell us about popular imaginations of Islam, technology, and gender.
The Role of the Internet in the Formation of Muslim Subjectivity Among Polish Female Converts to Islam
Authors: Piela Anna , Krotofil Joanna , Górak‐Sosnowska Katarzyna , Abdallah‐Krzepkowska Beata 
Published: September 2022

AbstractIn this article, we discuss the main arguments related to female Muslim converts' formation of a religious subjectivity in the context of studying Islam in online spaces. In distinguishing between Western and Eastern Europe, it is our purpose to highlight the significance of online sources for converts who inhabit geographic “peripheries” of Islam. After giving an overview of the literature that discusses Muslim subject formation among converts, we analyse 35 in‐depth, qualitative interviews with Polish female converts to Islam in reference to a theoretical framework that integrates Belenky et al.'s model of epistemological categories of knowledge and the concept of Muslim subjectivity formation. We argue that for the Polish female converts we interviewed, the process of acquiring and revising their knowledge about Islam, through online engagement with individuals, groups, texts, and multimedia content, is vital for developing an ontologically secure Muslim subjectivity.
Palliative stenting for malignant colorectal stenosis in the elderly
Authors: Ohno Masashi , Nishida Atsushi , Nishino Kyohei , Hirayama Hisashi , Takahashi Kenichiro , Morita Yukihiro , Kishi Yuki , Morita Yasuhiro , Bamba Hiromichi , Shiomi Hisanori , Imaeda Hirotsugu 
Published: September 2022

AbstractObjectivesSelf‐expandable metal stents are widely used for the treatment of malignant colorectal stenosis (MCS). In elderly individuals with MCS, self‐expandable metal stents are often used as a palliative treatment, but prophylactic stent placement is not recommended. We investigated the efficacy and safety of self‐expandable metal stents for the elderly in a palliative setting, specifically in a prophylactic setting.MethodsElderly patients with MCS who received a palliative stent (the stent group) or palliative stoma (the stoma group) were retrospectively enrolled between April 2017 and June 2022, and the prognosis and complication rates were assessed. Additionally, patients in the stent group were divided into symptomatic and asymptomatic subgroups, and prognosis, stent patency, and complication rates were evaluated.ResultsDuring the study period, 31 patients with a mean age of 85.4 years and 12 patients with a mean age of 82.0 years were enrolled in the stent and stoma groups, respectively. While overall survival and complication rates were comparable, the length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in the stent group. Of the 31 patients in the stent group, 16 asymptomatic patients received prophylactic stenting, which was not associated with increased complication rates.ConclusionsPalliative stents for MCS appear to be effective and safe even in the elderly, and thus, prophylactic stents can be considered for asymptomatic patients.
Long‐term Spartina alterniflora invasion simplified soil seed bank and regenerated community in a coastal marsh wetland
Authors: Jia Peng , Qu Guojuan , Jia Jing , Li Dezhi , Sun Yuming , Liu Lu 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe coastal wetland is easily invaded by alien species due to locating in the land and sea transitional area. As a potential driving regeneration force, the soil seed bank is vital to the community restoration and species diversity protection. To reveal the long‐term Spartina alterniflora invasion impact on the soil seed banks and regenerated communities, we investigated the seed banks under the different vegetation types (S. alterniflora, Phragmites australis, Scirpus mariqueter, ruderal and unvegetated site) and soil depths (0–5 and 5–10 cm) in the coastal salt marsh wetland, Chongming island, eastern China. The results showed that the soil seed bank richness and species density under different vegetation types were higher than the aboveground vegetation, and those of 0–5 cm seed banks were higher than 5–10 cm, except for the unvegetated site. The species richness and S. alterniflora seed proportion in the seed banks under S. alterniflora communities (S.AS) were lower and larger respectively than those of other sites. The species composition between S.AS and the aboveground communities showed high similarity with aggregation phylogenetic structures in two soil depths. The seed bank variations at 0–5 and 5–10 cm depths were interpreted 3.03% and 2.25% by the aboveground communities, while 4.92% and 5.55% were interpreted by the soil microbial biomass. The SEM model explained 98.1% and 91.8% of the seed banks richness at the 0–5 cm depth and 5–10 cm depth, respectively, and explained 98.8% and 46.1% of the seed banks species density at the 0–5 cm depth and 5–10 cm depth, respectively. The aboveground vegetation biomass and abundance directly affected the 0–5 cm seed banks richness and species density, while its height and biomass only affected the 5–10 cm seed banks species density. The 0–10 cm soil depth microbial biomass indirectly affected the 0–5 cm seed banks richness and species density, while affected the 5–10 cm seed banks richness. Soil physical and chemical properties only indirectly affected the 0–5 cm seed banks species density. The results provided a reference for the ecological evaluation of the impacts of S. alterniflora invasion into the coastal salt marsh wetland of eastern China, and guidance for the protection and restoration of the native plant communities.
Cardiovascular and metabolic determinants of quality of life in patients with cancer
Authors: Evertz Ruben , Gödde Katharina , Diehl Christine , Valentova Miroslava , Garfias‐Veitl Tania , Braulke Friederike , Wulf Gerald G. , Overbeck Tobias R. , Bleckmann Annalen , König Alexander O. , Weinländer Pia , Potthoff Sophia , Hadzibegovic Sara , Lena Alessia , Keller Ulrich , Landmesser Ulf , Schuster Andreas , Anker Markus S. , Hasenfuß Gerd , von Haehling Stephan 
Published: September 2022

AbstractAimsMaintaining quality of life (QoL) in patients with cancer has gathered significant interest, but little is known about its major determinants. We sought to identify determinants of QoL in patients undergoing cancer treatment as well as in treatment‐naïve patients about to commence such therapy.Methods and resultsQoL was assessed in 283 patients with cancer using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 questionnaire. All patients underwent a battery of tests including physical examination, resting electrocardiogram, hand grip strength, and biochemistry assessment. Using multivariable logistic regression, we found that age [odds ratio (OR) 0.954, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.916–0.994], resting heart rate (OR 1.036, 95% CI 1.004–1.068), hand grip strength (OR 0.932, 95% CI 0.878–0.990), and the presence of cachexia (OR 4.334, 95% CI 1.767–10.631) and dyspnoea (OR 3.725, 95% CI 1.540–9.010; all P < 0.05) remained independently predictive of reduced QoL.ConclusionsTherefore, it may be reasonable to address circumstances that are affecting muscle mass, body weight, and heart rate to maintaining QoL; however, prospective studies to test these endpoints are required.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with heart failure and ST‐segment elevation of the lateral wall
Authors: Bai Lin , Wang Yali , Chen Fei , Peng Yong 
Published: September 2022

AbstractHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common cardiovascular disease that is inherited from a single gene. Its clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic mutant gene carriers to patients with severe left ventricular effluent tract obstruction and end‐stage HCM with motor restriction. In this case, we present a patient with the main presentation of heart failure and ST‐segment elevation of the lateral wall, as determined by electrocardiogram. The patient was finally diagnosed with HCM because of genetic testing and the presentation of extensive myocardial fibrosis with reduced systolic function on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. The patient's clinical findings, electrocardiogram, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging were different from those of typical patients with HCM.