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A numerical investigation on undrained expansion of a cylindrical cavity under biaxial in situ stresses using anisotropic S‐CLAY1 model
Authors: Wang Hui , Li Lin , Li Jingpei 
Published: October 2022

AbstractCavity expansion under biaxial in situ stresses is commonly encountered in geotechnical engineering, which, however, has not been well‐investigated at present. This paper numerically investigates the undrained expansion responses of a cylindrical cavity in S‐CLAY1 soil under biaxial in situ stresses. The advanced anisotropic S‐CLAY1 model is integrated by the semi‐implicit scheme and implemented as a user‐defined subroutine (UMAT) in the finite element model (FEM) to represent the elastoplastic behavior of the soil around the cavity during expansion. To validate and calibrate the FEM, a benchmark solution for cavity expansion under uniform in situ stress is specifically developed and compared with the FEM. Parametric studies are performed based on the FEM to numerically investigate the salient expansion responses under biaxial in situ stresses. The results reveal that the expansion responses, including the expansion pressures, the excess pore water pressures at the cavity wall, the distributions of the stress components around the cavity, are not only remarkably different with those under uniform in situ stress, but also different with the findings from the approximate analytical solutions. What is particularly surprising is that the positions of the maximum and minimum expansion pressures reverse with expansion of the cavity. The outcomes of present study reveal the significant mechanisms of undrained expansion of a cylindrical cavity under biaxial in situ stresses.
Physical properties of food or bile redirection do not contribute to the intestinal adaptations after Roux‐en‐Y Gastric Bypass in rats
Authors: Pannu Prabh R. , Chukwudi Chijioke , Wang Jianxun , Yang Po‐Jen , Esfahani Farid Nasr , Saeidi Nima 
Published: October 2022

AbstractObjectiveMetabolic and morphological adaptations of the intestine have been suggested to play a role in the various therapeutic benefits of Roux‐en‐Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) surgery. However, the precise underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, the effects of physical properties of ingested food and redirection of biliopancreatic secretions on intestinal remodeling were investigated in RYGB operated rats.MethodsRYGB employing two different Roux Limb (RL) lengths was performed on high fat diet induced obese rats. Post‐operatively, rats were fed either Solid or isocaloric Liquid diets. Metabolic and morphological remodeling of intestine was compared across both diet forms (Solid and Liquid diets) and surgical models (Short RL and Long RL).ResultsRYGB surgery in rats induced weight loss and improved glucose tolerance which was independent of physical properties of ingested food and biliopancreatic secretions. Intestinal glucose utilization after RYGB was not determined by either food form or biliopancreatic secretions. The GLUT‐1 expression in RL was not influenced by physical properties of food. Furthermore, both physical properties of food and biliopancreatic secretions showed no effects on intestinal morphological adaptations after RYGB.ConclusionResults of this study demonstrate that physical properties of food and bile redirection are not major determinants of intestinal remodeling after RYGB in rats.
Fully biobased composite and fiber‐metal laminates reinforced with Cynodon spp. fibers
Authors: Germano Braga Guilherme , Assunção Rosa Fábio , César dos Santos Júlio , del Pino Gilberto Garcia , Panzera Tulio Hallak , Scarpa Fabrizio 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBiobased products promote efficient industrial use of natural resources, directly contributing to circular economy principles and sustainable development. This work investigates biocomposites made from Hay Tifton 85 grass fibers (i.e., Cynodon spp.) combined with castor oil polyurethane or epoxy matrices and their evaluation as core materials for novel fiber metal laminates (FMLs). A full factorial design is used to identify the effects of polymer type and fiber length on the tensile, flexural, compression and impact properties of composites. A cold pressing technique is used to manufacture random‐fiber composites and FMLs made of aluminum skins. The castor oil matrix shows promise for dynamic applications, while the epoxy matrix provides better performance under static loads. Composites achieved improved mechanical properties attributed to their lower porosity. The mechanical properties of FMLs under tensile flexural and impact (Charpy and drop tower) are also considerably higher than those of fiber‐reinforced polymers. Fully biobased laminates offer potential advantages compared to epoxy polymer composites. Their use as cores in FMLs can be extended to applications related to the automotive, civil construction and aeronautical sectors, fostering sustainable industrial designs.
A proposal for a new concept in psychiatric phenomenology: The “Yume‐Utsutsu” (dreamy or half‐asleep) phenomenon in patients with dementia with Lewy bodies
Authors: Ukai Katsuyuki 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBackgroundPatients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) present with a variety of physical and mental symptoms, including visual hallucinations, delusions, depression, rapid eye sleep movement behavior disorder, and olfactory dysfunction. This study describes another interesting psychiatric symptom, which seems to be characteristic of DLB, in many patients who visited the author's psychogeriatrics department for neurocognitive disorders or psychogeriatric diseases.MethodsThe clinical courses of seven representative cases of DLB, each of which included episodes of this interesting psychiatric symptom, are described to clarify the commonalities they shared.ResultsAfter examining the characteristic symptoms of these cases, a novel term was proposed for a new concept in psychiatric phenomenology, the “Yume‐Utsutsu” (dreamy or half‐asleep) phenomenon. “Yume‐Utsutsu” is a Japanese word that means a mental state in which dreams are indistinguishable from reality. This phenomenon is different from visual hallucinations, fluctuating cognition, rapid eye sleep movement behavior disorder, delirium, and epilepsy‐related automatism.ConclusionsThe “Yume‐Utsutsu” (dreamy or half‐asleep) phenomenon proposed as a novel psychiatric concept in this article is useful for diagnosing and clarifying the psychopathology of DLB.
Bilayer biocomposites of PVOH/WPI/nano‐silica treated with corona discharge
Authors: Lara Bruna Rage Baldone , de Andrade Paulo Sérgio , de Oliveira Ana Carolina Salgado , Junior Mario Guimarães , Matos Lays Camila , Tonoli Gustavo Henrique Denzin , Dias Marali Vilela 
Published: October 2022

AbstractIn order to evaluate the influence of a different assembly of biocomposites of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), whey protein isolates (WPI), and nano‐silica (NS), a bilayer film treated with corona discharge was produced through a two‐step lamination. The first layer of PVOH/NS, treated with up to 90 s of discharge, and the second layer of WPI/NS, the bilayer films had their morphology, tensile strength, and water barrier investigated and compared to a single layer PVOH/WPI/NS film. Corona discharge increased the wettability of the first layer, improving the ability to interact with the second layer, thus increasing the adherence between these layers. Films treated with higher times of discharge showed a homogeneous transition between phases, suggesting compatibility, and adherence between layers. At 90 s of corona discharge treatment, bilayer films showed a tensile strength 72% higher than the bilayer film not treated and also 23% more resistant and 7.4 times more ductile than the single‐layer film. The lamination process and corona treatment increase the affinity of water with film constituents, thus leading to a higher permeability. The use of corona discharge associated with the lamination of PVOH/WPI/NS biocomposites provides a bilayer film and produces a more resistant, flexible, and ductile biocomposite film for packaging.
Regulatory focus and creativity: Adaptive‐innovative cognitive style as a mediator and school climate as a moderator
Authors: Wang Ling , Yang Dan , Cui Yue , Zheng Jie , Wang Jin , Yang Yixue , Luo Zheng 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis study examined the relationship between regulatory focus and creativity in combination with adaptive‐innovative cognitive style and school climate. A total of 687 middle school and high school students (Mage = 13.98 years; 52.8% males) completed a creative task and questionnaires concerning regulatory focus, adaptive‐innovative cognitive style, school climate, and creativity. Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed that promotion focus positively predicted creativity through innovative style and negatively predicted creativity through adaptive style, and prevention focus negatively predicted creativity through adaptive style. SEM also showed that school climate strengthened the positive association between promotion focus and innovative style and inhibited the positive association between prevention focus and adaptive style. Furthermore, conditional process analysis suggested that school climate moderated the mediating effect of adaptive‐innovative cognitive style in the relationship between regulatory focus and creativity, that is, the negative prediction of promotion focus for creativity through adaptive style occurred only when school climate was at a low level. Adaptive‐innovative cognitive style mediated the association between regulatory focus and creativity. School climate moderated not only the association between regulatory focus and adaptive‐innovative cognitive style but also the mediating effect of adaptive‐innovative cognitive style in the association between regulatory focus and creativity.
Registration of ‘Sims’ little bluestem
Authors: Springer Tim L. , Carr Brandon 
Published: October 2022

Abstract‘Sims’ (Reg. no. CV‐17, PI 700041) little bluestem [Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash] was selected for greater 7‐d laboratory seed germination and superior field emergence. Two cycles of recurrent selection were used to develop Sims from little bluestem germplasm UC‐2 (PI 676265). Cycle 1 consisted of germinating 3,500 open‐pollinated pure seed (spikelets) of germplasm UC‐2 (designated UC‐2 C0) in water of –0.8 MPa potential for 7 d. All seed that germinated in 7 d were selected to create population UC‐2 C1. Cycle 2 selection was identical to Cycle 1 selection except that population UC‐2 C1 was used to create population UC‐2 C2 = Sims. The 7‐d seed germination of Sims in deionized water averaged 68% compared with 39, 53, and 71 for ‘Cimarron’, ‘Aldous’, and ‘Ahring’, respectively. Sixty days after field planting, plant population density of Sims averaged 8.9 plants m−2 compared with 7.1, 8.4, and 9.4 plants m−2 for Aldous, Cimarron, and Ahring, respectively. Thus, recurrent selection for increased seed germination in a negative water potential resulted in a little bluestem population capable of rapid seed germination and field emergence. Sims little bluestem is useful for livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, soil and water conservation, renewable energy, and horticultural landscapes in the U.S. southern Great Plains. Sims was released cooperatively by the USDA‐ARS and USDA‐NRCS.
Beyond national boundaries in the study of digital public engagement: Interparliamentary institutions and cooperation in the Austrian and Portuguese national parliaments
Authors: Serra‐Silva Sofia 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThis study assesses the role of interparliamentary institutions (IPIs) and networks in the diffusion of new ideas and solutions of (digital) public engagement in national parliaments by using elite semistructured interviews from two case studies, Austria and Portugal. Evidence collected shows that both parliaments are strongly relying on IPIs to develop and implement digital public engagement activities to stay informed, eliminate the possibility of failure, reduce the administrative costs and uncertainty of IT planning and new experiences, and comply with standards of what is perceived to be a legitimate parliament. By showing that IPIs are vehicles of (digital) public engagement diffusion—parliaments learn from and emulate other parliaments perceived as successful through these institutions—this study has significant implications for our understanding of public engagement as well as of interparliamentary cooperation.
Reactive Characteristics of Novel Core‐Shell Al−CuO Microspheres Prepared by Alcohol‐Thermal Treatment of Cu(OH)2
Authors: Cui Rui , Zhang Xiandie , Mao Huiqing , Zhang Chun , Ji Jie , Zhou Xiang 
Published: October 2022

AbstractIn this study, core‐shell structured Al@CuO energetic microspheres are prepared through the alcohol‐thermal method. CuO is grown in situ around superfine Al powder, and Cu(OH)2 powder is used directly as the precursor for CuO growth. The effects of reaction temperature and reaction time on the chemical transformation as well as coating quality are investigated by using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X‐ray diffraction. More importantly, the transformation of Cu(OH)2 into CuO during alcohol‐thermal process is tentatively discussed. And the growth mechanisms of CuO are speculated, which mainly consist of the continuous dissolution of Cu(OH)2, the transformation of dissolved Cu(OH)2 to CuO which happens at a lower temperature than that of dry Cu(OH)2 powder, and the heterogeneous nucleation and growth of CuO. The prepared Al@CuO energetic microspheres are compared with physically mixed Al/CuO counterparts by using thermal analysis, electric ignition and constant‐volume combustion tests. Benefiting from the improved interfacial contact quality, Al@CuO energetic microspheres show overall enhanced reaction characteristics in terms of reaction onset temperature, heat release, apparent activation energy, ignition delay, burning time and pressurization rate.
Genomic characterization of metastatic castration‐resistant prostate cancer patients undergoing PSMA radioligand therapy: A single‐center experience
Authors: Satapathy Swayamjeet , Das Chandan K. , Aggarwal Piyush , Sood Ashwani , Parihar Ashwin S. , Singh Shrawan K. , Mittal Bhagwant R. 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBackgroundGenomic defects in DNA‐damage repair (DDR) mechanisms have been proposed to affect the radiosensitivity of prostate cancers. In this study, we intended to evaluate the prevalence of genetic alterations in a cohort of metastatic castration‐resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients undergoing radioligand therapy (RLT) with prostate‐specific membrane antigen (PSMA)‐inhibitors as well as the impact of such mutations on treatment outcomes.MethodsData of consecutive mCRPC patients from 2017 to 2021 who were treated with PSMA‐RLT and underwent next‐generation sequencing (NGS) were collected and analyzed for response and survival outcomes.ResultsIn 95 patients of mCRPC treated with PSMA‐RLT, 15 patients (median age: 66 years, range: 50–73 years; [177Lu]Lu‐PSMA‐617,n = 12; [225Ac]Ac‐PSMA‐617,n = 3) underwent NGS. The median progression‐free survival (PFS) of this cohort was 3 months (95% confidence interval: 1.6–4.4 months). On NGS, 21 genetic alterations were reported in 10/15 (67%) patients, of which 13 were DDR‐associated alterations involving the genes:ATM(n = 3),BRCA2(n = 3),TP53(n = 2),PTEN(n = 2),FANCD2(n = 1),FANCM(n = 1), andNBN(n = 1). Overall, 5/15 (33%) patients harbored six pathogenic variants (BRCA2,n = 2;ATM,n = 1;TP53,n = 1;PTEN,n = 2). No significant difference was noted for the biochemical response, radiological response, PFS, and overall survival between the patients with and without genetic alterations.ConclusionsPatients of mCRPC undergoing PSMA‐RLT were frequently seen to harbor DDR‐associated aberrations, albeit with no significant impact on treatment outcomes. Large prospective trials comparing PSMA‐RLT‐related outcomes in DDR‐deficient and ‐proficient patients are required to bring out the differences, if any, in a more observable manner.
Metabolomic fingerprint of cabbage resistance to Mamestra brassicae L. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Rodriguez Victor M , Velasco Pablo , Abilleira Rosaura , Cartea Elena 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBACKGROUNDPlants defend themselves from insect feeding by activating specific metabolic pathways. We performed a metabolomic analysis to compare the metabolome reorganization that occurs in the leaves of two genotypes of cabbage (one partially resistant and one susceptible) when attacked by Mamestra brassicae caterpillars.RESULTSThe comparison of the metabolomic reorganization of both genotypes allowed us to identify 43 metabolites that are specifically associated with the insect feeding response in the resistant genotype. Of these, 19% are lipids or lipid‐related compounds, most of which are modified fatty acids. These include glycosylated, glycerol‐binding and oxidized fatty acids, the majority being associated with the oxylipin pathway. Some of the identified lipids are unlikely to be produced by plants and may be the result of biochemical reactions in the caterpillar oral secretions. A further 16% are phenylpropanoids. Interestingly, some phenylpropanoids were not present in the susceptible genotype, making them possible candidates for specific resistance‐related compounds.CONCLUSIONOur results suggest that glucosinolates do not have a clear role in the resistance to M. brassicae feeding on cabbage. Using an untargeted metabolomics approach, we associated the regulation of metabolic pathways related to lipid signalling and phenylpropanoid compounds with the resistance to this pest. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
Licorice strips enhance predator‐mediated biological control in China's cotton crop
Authors: Xue Zhengxuan , Peng Tianxiang , Liu Bing , Liu Yangtian , Zhang Zhijian , Wyckhuys Kris A.G. , Wang Peiling , Lu Yanhui 
Published: October 2022

AbstractBACKGROUNDHabitat management such as field‐ or farm‐level diversification can conserve arthropod natural enemies, enhance biological pest control and lower (or suspend) insecticide use in agricultural crops. These approaches however have been underexploited to manage the aphid Aphis gossypii in cotton cropping systems of Xinjiang, China. In this study, we investigated whether the presence of licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) at the field edge benefits generalist predator abundance and aphid biological control in local cotton crops.RESULTSField trials during 2020 and 2021 showed that licorice strips enhanced the in‐field abundance of generalist predators (primarily ladybeetles) 2.2–4.3 fold during early season, i.e. initial growth before A. gossypii peak infestation pressure. During peak outbreak conditions in July, treatment fields with licorice strips experienced a respective 17.5–61.2% lowered aphid density and 12.3–14.6‐fold higher predator‐to‐aphid abundance ratio (PAR) than control fields. In late season (aphid decline phase) of either year, cotton fields with licorice strips also attained a respective 4.7–9.9 fold higher PAR. Exclusion cage assays quantitatively assessed predator‐mediated A. gossypii biological control and the relative contribution of licorice strips. The biocontrol services index (BSI) was 2.8 times (2020) and 1.4 times (2021) higher at 5 m distances from the licorice strip as compared to control fields.CONCLUSIONLicorice strips in the immediate vicinity of cotton fields benefit generalist arthropod predators and improve aphid biological control throughout the cotton cropping season. These findings help to integrate habitat management within integrated pest management (IPM) frameworks in the biggest cotton production region of China. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
Intergenerational transfers and home ownership outcomes: Transmission channels and geographic differences
Authors: Ong ViforJ Rachel , Clark William A. V. , Phelps Christopher 
Published: October 2022

AbstractPrevious research has shown that the home ownership status of parents matters for the likelihood of a child becoming an owner, and other research has studied how financial intergenerational transfers affect the transition to ownership. We extend these existing studies by estimating the effect of financial transfers on the probability of becoming an owner as well as the role of in‐kind transfers. We also analyse how the impacts of different intergenerational transmission channels vary across neighbourhoods of advantage and disadvantage and discuss the implications for inequality in access to ownership. Drawing on a large panel data set from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey, we offer three new findings. First, we show that financial transfers made concurrently with home purchases play a more important role than lagged transfers and that in‐kind transfers are also an important part of the process of gaining ownership. Second, we note that in‐kind transfers are more effective for raising home ownership prospects in areas with high socioeconomic status, while financial transfers appear to be more effective in middle‐class neighbourhoods. Third, children from disadvantaged backgrounds are least likely to be assisted into home ownership by intergenerational transfers.
Cross‐Encoded Quantum Key Distribution Exploiting Time‐Bin and Polarization States with Qubit‐Based Synchronization
Authors: Scalcon Davide , Agnesi Costantino , Avesani Marco , Calderaro Luca , Foletto Giulio , Stanco Andrea , Vallone Giuseppe , Villoresi Paolo 
Published: October 2022

AbstractRobust implementation of quantum key distribution requires precise state generation and measurements, as well as the choice of an optimal encoding to minimize channel disturbance. Time‐bin encoding represent a good candidate for fiber links as birefingence does not perturb this kind of states whereas stable and low‐error encoders and decoders are available for polarization encoding. Here a cross‐encoded scheme where high accuracy quantum states are prepared through a self‐compensating, calibration‐free polarization modulator and transmitted using a polarization‐to‐time‐bin converter is presented. The receiver performs time‐of‐arrival measurements in the key‐generation basis and converts qubits back to polarization encoding for measurements in the control basis. Temporal synchronization between the transmitter and receiver is performed with a qubit‐based method that does not require additional hardware to share a clock reference. The system is tested in a 12‐h run and demonstrates good and stable performance in terms of key and quantum bit error rates. The flexibility of this approach represents an important step toward the development of hybrid networks with both fiber‐optic and free‐space links.
A case of a thoracic mass negative on thoracentesis diagnosed by cryobiopsy from the visceral pleura
Authors: Morita Chie , Kitamura Atsushi , Kinoshita Katsuhito , Sueyoshi Kuniyo , Murakami Manabu , Ro Shosei , Imai Ryosuke , Okafuji Kohei , Kojima Fumitsugu , Tomishima Yutaka , Jinta Torahiko , Bando Toru , Nishimura Naoki 
Published: October 2022

AbstractThoracoscopy under local anaesthesia is recommended for malignant tumours with negative pleural effusion cytology. Cryobiopsy from the visceral pleura by thoracoscopy under local anaesthesia can provide more diagnostic options for patients with thoracentesis‐negative malignant effusions. Here we present the first case in which this technique was used. The patient had a pleural metastasis that could not be diagnosed even with rapid cytology of the parietal pleura biopsy. Indications, technical pitfalls, and safety tips are discussed.