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Public Perceptions of US Tap Water: Year 2
Authors: Junker Matthew , Carpenter Adam T. 
Published: July 2022

Key TakeawaysThe results of a follow‐up Public Perceptions of Tap Water survey found that tap water's reputation remained high in 2021.Even so, the 2021 survey showed declines from 2020 levels in confidence, perceived safety, and satisfaction that were not easily explained.Survey results have suggested ways to improve public perceptions of tap water.
Synthesis of binary metal–metal oxide core‐shell nanoparticles via surfactant‐free intercation redox reactions
Authors: Yim Gyeonghye , Cho Sanghyuk , Park Jung Tae , Jang Hongje 
Published: July 2022

AbstractSurfactant‐free one‐step redox reactions between two types of metal cations enable the synthesis of core‐shell nanoparticles without sophisticated control. The reduced noble metal cations form a solid core, and the transition metal cations dissolved upon oxidation induce the subsequent formation of a metal oxide shell. Various nanostructures are obtained from the combination of reduction‐preferring Au3+, Pd2+, Pt2+, Rh3+, and Ir3+ cations, and oxidation‐preferring Ti3+, Mo3+, V2+, and V3+ cations. Among the synthesized core‐shell nanoparticles, Au–M (M = Ti, Mo, and V) is selected for the photodegradation tests at 365 and 808 nm.
Determination of the dissipative behaviour and final residue of sodium nitrophenol in jujube by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
Authors: Lan Feng , Li Qingyu , Lan Maolong , Zhang Shiqiang , Yao Jie , Li Ruili , Wang Zhixin 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThrough field trials and residue analysis, the dissipation behaviour and final residue levels of sodium nitrophenol on jujube were clarified to provide a basis for its safe application and the development of maximum residue limits. The samples were extracted with acetonitrile, cleaned up by a hydrophilic–lipophilic balanced solid‐phase extraction column, determined by ultra‐high LC–tandem mass spectrometry and quantified by the external standard method. The mean recoveries of sodium 5‐nitroguaiacolate, sodium o‐nitrophenol and sodium p‐nitrophenol were 88.9%–103.8%, with relative standard deviations less than 13.6% at 0.002–0.2 mg/kg spiked levels. Sodium nitrophenol in jujube was dissipated according to the first‐order kinetic equation with half‐lives of 12.7–17.4 days. At a harvesting interval of 7 days, the residues of sodium nitrophenol in jujube were lower than the limit of 0.03 mg/kg established by the European Food Safety Authority. Residues of jujube were acceptable at a harvest interval of 7 days when sodium nitrophenol was sprayed twice at 9.0 mg/kg with an interval of 7 days. Therefore, the safety interval for sodium nitrophenol application on jujube can be set as 7 days.
Sustainable development and environmental ingenuities: The influence of collaborative arrangements on environmental performance
Authors: Shahab Yasir , Wang Peng , Tauringana Venancio 
Published: July 2022

AbstractModern‐day firms are under extreme pressure from diverse stakeholders to integrate environmentalism, mainly sustainable, social, and environmental ingenuities like biodiversity initiatives, into their business strategy. Collaborative arrangements in the form of business groups can positively influence sustainable development and environmental ingenuities by adhering to environmental policies and regulations and pursuing environmental orientation as they have a higher political or social visibility. However, such collaborations may negatively influence ecological and carbon footprints as their stronger political legitimacy means that they are less worried about undertaking legitimation activities in the drive toward environmental protection and restoration, such as enhanced sustainable social and environmental performance. This paper adds to the emerging conflicting business strategy and environment literature to resolve whether corporate's collaborative actions protect the environment or further deteriorate it in the form of increased or decreased sustainable social and environmental performance. Using a large sample of 21,086 firm‐year observations from 2010 to 2018 in China (the world's biggest polluter), we find a negative and significant relationship between corporate's collaborative actions and sustainable social and environmental performance, implying that such collaborative arrangements have worse sustainable social and environmental performance than non‐collaborative (individual) firms. The findings highlight vital guidelines in framing stratagems about ecological protection and restoration and effectively improving the environmental footprints of the firms. Our results constitute the interests of policymakers and controllers concerned with evaluating initiatives pertaining to ecological protection and sustainable development among the collaboratively managed enterprises.
Dark personality in dark times: How Dark Triad personality interacts with injustice and politics to influence detachment and discretionary behaviours
Authors: Syed Fauzia , Raja Usman , Naseer Saima 
Published: July 2022

AbstractUsing two‐wave time‐lagged multi‐source data in two studies, we examine how Dark Triad personality (DTP) interacts with contextual variables to influence psychological detachment and discretionary behaviours. In Study 1 (N = 288), we examine the combined effects of DTP and perceived injustice on psychological detachment and organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs). In Study 2 (N = 461), we examine the combined effects of DTP and perceived organizational politics (POP) on counterproductive work behaviours (CWB) and psychological detachment. We found that Dark Triad personality was positively related to psychological detachment and CWBs and negatively related to OCBs. The effects of the DTP on psychological detachment, OCBs, and CWBs were stronger when perceived injustice and POP was high.
DBFact: A better approach to calculate the minimum variance control law for nonminimum phase MIMO systems
Authors: Lima Maria , Trierweiler Jorge O. , Farenzena Marcelo 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThis paper presents the diagonal with Blaschke products factorization (DBFact) approach to factor out multivariable time delay and nonminimum phase zeros from multi‐input multi‐output (MIMO) systems. Based on that, a new output‐order independent minimum variance (MV) control law for MIMO systems is proposed. The DBFact method is a two‐step factorization procedure, relying on the diagonal and Blaschke factorization methods. This method has the advantage of being a direct and non‐iterative procedure. This new factorization approach allows the calculation of an MV control law considering the multivariable time delay as a limiting‐performance factor and the nonminimum phase zeros and their corresponding directions. Based on the proposed MV control law, a performance benchmark is introduced, which can be calculated by the DBFact filters and routine operating data. The DBFact methodology was applied to two control structures of the linear plant model of Linde's heat integrated air separation, in which the MV control law output‐order dependency property and the suitability of the performance benchmark were evaluated. Some results were compared with those obtained by admitting the generalized interactor matrix instead of the DBFact filters. The results show the capability of the DBFact methodology to factor the nonminimum phase terms to provide a reliable MIMO controller performance benchmark and illustrate the importance of considering the nonminimum phase zeros and their actual directionality in the MV control law.
Chiral Macrocyclic AIEgens from BINOL and Tetraphenylethene via Tailoring Chirality of Luminescent Molecular Propellers
Authors: Wang Yitong , Liu Xiaoqing , Li Hongkun , Liu Xindong , Wang Lei , Liu Yi 
Published: July 2022

Comprehensive SummaryHerein, a pair of chiral macrocyclic luminogens derived from chiral 1,1‐bi(2‐naphthol) (BINOL) and tetraphenylethenes (TPEs) have been prepared with high yield via intramolecular McMurry coupling, in which the preferential helicity of propeller‐shaped TPE units can be tuned via choosing proper chiral BINOL tethers. The preferential chiral geometry of the macrocyclic luminogen was unambiguously confirmed by X‐ray crystal crystallography and theoretical calculation, whereas the variable‐temperature NMR spectra and chiral HPLC analysis further verified the intramolecular motions. These two chiral macrocyclic luminogens both exhibit obvious aggregation‐induced emission behavior and mechanochromic luminescence properties. Furthermore, aggregation attenuated CD signals and circularly polarized luminescence were observed for these two chiral macrocylic luminogens in THF‐water mixture and PMMA matrix. These results had paved a new approach toward constructing chiral aggregation‐induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) and their structural engineering.
Impact of obesity and white adipose tissue inflammation on the omental microenvironment in endometrial cancer
Authors: Moukarzel Lea A. , Ferrando Lorenzo , Stylianou Anthe , Lobaugh Stephanie , Wu Michelle , Nobre Silvana Pedra , Iasonos Alexia , Zoppoli Gabriele , Giri Dilip D. , Abu‐Rustum Nadeem R. , Broach Vance A. , Iyengar Neil M. , Weigelt Britta , Makker Vicky 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundA complex relationship between adipose tissue and malignancy, involving an inflammatory response, has been reported. The goal of this work was to assess the prevalence of white adipose tissue (WAT) inflammation in patients with endometrial cancer (EC), and the association with circulating inflammation markers. Furthermore, the aim was to characterize the pathways activated in and the cell type composition of adipose tissue in patients with EC.MethodsAdipose tissue and blood samples were prospectively collected from 101 patients with EC at initial surgery. WAT inflammation was determined based on adipocytes surrounded by macrophages forming crown‐like structures. Circulating levels of metabolic syndrome–associated and inflammatory markers were quantified. RNA‐sequencing was performed on adipose samples (n = 55); differential gene expression, pathway, and cellular decomposition analyses were performed using state‐of‐the‐art bioinformatics methods.ResultsWAT inflammation was identified in 46 (45.5%) of 101 EC patients. Dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were significantly associated with WAT inflammation (p < .05). WAT inflammation was associated with greater body mass index (p < .001) and higher circulating levels of leptin, high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein, and interleukin‐6, as well as lower levels of adiponectin and sex hormone–binding globulin (p < .05). Transcriptomic analysis demonstrated increased levels of proinflammatory and pro‐neoplastic–related gene expression in inflamed omental adipose tissue.ConclusionsWAT inflammation is associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity, and inflammatory markers, as well as increased expression of proinflammatory and proneoplastic genes.
Mn3+‐rich Manganese Phosphate Targeted for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Zinc‐Air Batteries
Authors: Chen Meijie , Peng Shaomin , Sun Ming , Han Shengbo , Zhou Zihao , Huang Leheng , Xu Yingying , Cheng Gao , Yu Lin 
Published: July 2022

AbstractManganese phosphate‐based materials show great potential in the electrochemical energy field due to the structurally flexible phosphate framework stabilizing active sites. However, the insufficient number of active sites causes unsatisfactory activity. Herein, we prepare Mn3(PO4)2 ⋅ 3H2O nanosheets via simple liquid‐phase precipitation with hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant, which conduces to expose more Mn3+ active sites, thereby accelerating the four‐electron transfer pathway during oxygen reduction reaction. Accordingly, the optimal catalyst (MnPi‐1.0) possesses excellent catalytic performance with a half‐wave potential of 0.81 V and a diffusion‐limited current density of 5.38 mA cm−2 in contrast to the 0.73 V and 5.07 mA cm−2 of the pristine one, respectively. Furthermore, the zinc‐air battery based on MnPi‐1.0 delivers a high peak power density (132 mW cm−2) and outstanding spcific capacity(797 mAh gZn−1). This work provides a facile and feasible solution to tune the density of active sites of manganese phosphate‐based materials for favorable electrochemical performance.
Cefiderocol Dosing for Patients Receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Authors: Wei Xiaohui , Naseer Shabnam , Weinstein Edward A. , Iarikov Dmitri , Nambiar Sumathi , Reynolds Kellie S. , Jang Seong H. 
Published: July 2022

In this report, we describe our scientific approach for including effluent flow rate (QE)–based dosing recommendations of cefiderocol for patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in the product labeling. The total clearance (CL) of cefiderocol in patients receiving CRRT was estimated as the sum of patients’ nonrenal clearance (CLnonrenal) and extracorporeal clearance by CRRT (CLCRRT), based on the following rationale: (a) The renal clearance (CLrenal) of cefiderocol is assumed to be negligible in patients receiving CRRT, (b) CLnonrenal represents the CRRT patients’ own remaining systemic clearance and is estimated from the observed clearance in participants with creatinine clearance (CLcr) < 15 mL/minute without undergoing hemodialysis, and (c) CLCRRT was estimated by the product of unbound (free) fraction of plasma drug concentration (fu) and QE because the free fraction of low‐molecular‐weight compounds like cefiderocol (752 Da) can be completely filtered by CRRT, regardless of CRRT modality. Hence, cefiderocol CL in CRRT patients was calculated by the equation of CL = CLnonrenal + fu × QE. Accordingly, the cefiderocol dosing regimens for patients receiving CRRT in clinically relevant ranges of QE were determined with the goal of achieving an average daily area under the concentration‐time curve (AUC) observed in patients not receiving CRRT. Subsequently, pharmacokinetic (PK) simulations demonstrated that cefiderocol PK profiles following the QE‐based dosing in patients receiving CRRT would be similar to those in patients not receiving CRRT.
A robust controller design procedure for LCL‐type grid‐tied proton exchange membrane fuel cell system in harmonics‐polluted network
Authors: Hosseinpour Majid , Kholousi Amin , Poulad Alireza 
Published: July 2022

AbstractProton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), due to its high efficiency and good stability, is one of the most efficient and effective sources of alternative renewable energy. The LCL filters are utilized to attenuate the harmonics caused by inverter‐based distributed power generation systems (DPGS). In this paper, a systematic robust control design is presented for an LCL‐type grid‐tied PEMFC inverter. The proposed nested control includes the capacitor current feedback and the outer grid current loops, considering the computational delays. The proposed control results in more accurate and realistic modeling to transfer the power of PEMFC and inject a high‐quality current into a weak and harmonics‐polluted network. Also, by utilizing the proposed method, the computational delays that affect the damping capability are eliminated, and the performance of the control system is improved. In addition, designing a virtual series and parallel impedances strengthens the phase and amplitude of the inverter output impedance. As a result, the robust operation of the inverter for significant changes in network impedance is improved, and the system well attenuates the mains voltage harmonics. The simulation results in Matlab/Simulink environment confirm the performance of the control system and the suitable quality of the injected current of the PEMFC system into the weak and harmonic‐polluted network.
Design of quasi‐Z source converter for vehicle to vehicle to battery charging application
Authors: Sarode (Ashtankar) Shilpa , Kadwane Sumant 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe Quasi‐Z‐source converter (QZSC) is the favorite dc‐dc converter that can be applied to applications like EV battery charging, microgrid, distributed generator, etc. QZSC is the modified version of the Z‐source converter (ZSC) which has the additional qualities of uninterrupted input current and a broad range of input voltage over ZSC. In this article, QZSC is especially developed for the dc‐dc like vehicle‐to‐vehicle (V2V) battery charging application. Due to the availability of shoot‐through conditions, QZSC overcomes the burden of the additional dc‐dc booster, unlike a two‐stage converter. This additional benefit of the shoot‐through condition makes QZSC more worthy than a conventional converter. The elaborated design analysis of the QZSC is presented in this article which found reduced voltage stress across one of the capacitors, unlike the traditionalistic impedance source converter. The hardware prototype of QZSC is developed and experimental results are obtained. The experimental results are verified by using simulation and theoretical results. Experimental results suggest that the QZSC converter concept could be most suitable for the V2V battery charging applications. Simulation results are obtained for QZSC by using a matrix laboratory.
Formal institutional context in global strategy research: A layer cake perspective
Authors: Andrews Daniel S. , Fainshmidt Stav , Schotter Andreas P. J. , Gaur Ajai 
Published: July 2022

AbstractResearch summaryWe offer a novel view of formal institutions as a layer cake, suggesting a structural relationship between higher‐level and lower‐level institutions. In this context, inter‐layer conflict imposes complex pressures on multinational corporations (MNCs). These tensions have become more rife amid the growth in global connectedness and the commensurate increase in the importance of within‐country differences. Drawing on political science and economic geography research, we introduce regime type and the distribution of economic resources as conditions under which inter‐layer conflict is most likely to arise. We leverage two caselets to illustrate the inter‐layer conflict and the novel response options MNCs can deploy. Our perspective advances the theoretical understanding of intra‐national institutional diversity, laying the groundwork for future research at the nexus of institutional theory and global strategy.Managerial summaryFirms often encounter opposing pressures in their operating environments because institutions within the nation‐state impose misaligned policies. Despite acknowledging that such interactions exist, firms traditionally did not make it an integral part of their strategy. We demarcate how formal institutions cascade, forming a layer cake of relevant influences whereby the structural relationship between higher‐level and lower‐level institutions may impose complex pressures when in conflict. We turn to political science and economic geography literatures for explanations of when such conflict is most likely and offer a window into the responses by multinational firms using caselets within the COVID‐19 pandemic context. We offer new avenues for research on the ways in which institutions function to affect multinational firms in a global economy increasingly characterized by institutional complexity.
Patient‐centered appraisal of race‐free clinical risk assessment
Authors: Manski Charles F. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractUntil recently, there has been a consensus that clinicians seeking to assess patient risks of illness should condition risk assessments on all observed patient covariates with predictive power. The broad idea is that knowing more about patients enables more accurate predictions of their health risks and, hence, better clinical decisions. This consensus has recently unraveled with respect to a specific covariate, namely race. There have been increasing calls for race‐free risk assessment, arguing that using race to predict health risks contributes to racial disparities and inequities in health care. In some medical fields, leading institutions have recommended race‐free risk assessment. An important open question is how race‐free risk assessment would affect the quality of clinical decisions. Considering the matter from the patient‐centered perspective of medical economics yields a disturbing conclusion: Race‐free risk assessment would harm patients of all races.
A Look at Real‐World Transition‐Metal Thermochemistry and Kinetics with Local Hybrid Functionals
Authors: Grotjahn Robin , Kaupp Martin 
Published: July 2022

AbstractLocal hybrid functionals (LHs) use a position‐dependent admixture of exact exchange in real space, which has previously been shown to offer various advantages over global hybrids and the potential to construct functionals with wide applicability. While main‐group thermochemistry and kinetics and other properties have already been studied extensively, no broad and systematic investigation for the energetics of transition‐metal complexes has been reported so far for LHs. To close this gap, we evaluate eight LHs for three previously reported test sets on barrier heights and reaction energies of real‐world transition metal complexes, in comparison with several other rung‐4 hybrid functionals. The recent LH20t‐D4 method emerges as the top‐performing functional for the overall benchmark, comparable to the simpler TPSS0‐D4 and slightly before the more complex range‐separated ωB97M‐V. But LH20t‐D4 and ωB97M‐V perform much better for main‐group energetics, making them overall more reliable tools to study organometallic reaction mechanisms. Given also its previously observed excellent performance for mixed‐valence systems, LH20t‐D4 is thus a widely applicable functional in both main‐group and transition‐metal chemistry, while also providing convincing accuracy for many spectroscopic properties. The earlier LH14t‐calPBE‐D4 local hybrid also performs well, while some first‐generation LHs fall behind.
Madres Latinas En Convivencia: A Family Reading Project
Authors: Delgado Perla , Larrotta Clarena 
Published: July 2022

AbstractIn all, 15 Latina mothers participated in a 10‐week bilingual family reading project implemented at a public elementary school in rural Texas. Convivencia and pláticas were critical components for the implementation of the family reading project. Thus, the research question guiding the present article is as follows: How can pláticas with Latina mothers participating in a bilingual family reading project help us learn about their literacy interests and learning needs? Data sources included demographic questionnaire, research journal, family memory books, and video recorded interviews. The importance of convivencia emerged through the analysis of the data collected. Study findings underscore the conceptualization of convivencia as a way to explore personal and family stories, negotiating conflicting viewpoints, and being together. Similarly, pláticas allowed the participants to co‐construct knowledge, identify differences and commonalities, be vulnerable and reflective, as well as participate in dialogue about difficult topics.