"Synthetic Map": A Graphic Organizer Inspired by Artificial Neural Network Paradigms for Learning Organic Synthesis.

Organic Chemistry is widely recognized as a challenging subject, with the design of syntheses and retrosyntheses identified as particularly difficult tasks. Inspired by the success of artificial neural networks in machine learning, we propose a framework that leverages similar principles to enhance the teaching and learning of organic synthesis. In this paper, we introduce a novel teaching tool, the "Synthetic Map", that attempts to visually recreate an expert's mental map and conceptual understanding of organic synthesis built over years of experience.

Magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect of Ln = Dy, Tb carborane-based metal-organic frameworks.

We present the synthesis and magneto-thermal properties of carborane-based lanthanide metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with the formula {[(Ln)(CB-L)(NO)(DMF)]·Solv}, where Ln = Dy or Tb, characterized by dc and ac susceptibility, X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and heat capacity measurements. The MOF structure is formed by polymeric 1D chains of Ln ions with three different coordination environments (Ln1, Ln2, Ln3) running along the -axis, linked by carborane-based linkers thus to provide a 3D structure. Static magnetic measurements reveal that these MOFs behave at low temperature as a system of * = 1/2 Ising spins, weakly interacting ferromagnetically along the 1D polymeric chain (/ = +0.

Phenotypic and Genetic Study of the Presence of Hair Whorls in Pura Raza Español Horses.

Hair whorls are a hereditary feature in horses that may be associated with temperament and coat color. Hair whorls are described as changes in the hair pattern and may take various forms, such as circular and linear whorls. We first carried out a frequency analysis of hair whorls (circular and linear).

The Relevance of the Expected Value of the Proportion of Arabian Genes in Genetic Evaluations for Eventing Competitions.

The Arabian horse is a generally reliable sport horse, and continues to be a remarkable endurance horse, so the relevance of the expected value of the proportion of Arabian genes (EV%AG) in horses participating in eventing could be a relevant factor. A total of 1089 horses participating in eventing (8866 records) were used. A GLM revealed that the EV%AG was significant in dressage, show jumping and cross-country.

Luminescent and magnetic [TbEu] 2D metal-organic frameworks.

We present the synthesis, through a simple, microwave-assisted method, of lanthanoid-based 2D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) of general formula [LnLn'(MeCOO)(PhCOO)], including homonuclear compounds ( = 1), LnEu, Tb, and heterometallic compounds, [TbEu]. The crystalline material is formed by neutral nanosheets held together by van der Waals interactions, which can be easily exfoliated by sonication. Photoluminescent emission in the visible range was observed for all of the synthesized 2D MOF compounds excitation of the ligand, showing benzoates are efficient antenna ligands.

Basal Reactivity Evaluated by Infrared Thermography in the "Caballo de Deporte Español" Horse Breed According to Its Coat Color.

Horses have been valued for their diversity of coat color since prehistoric times. In particular, the pleiotropic effect that coat color genes have on behavior determines the way the horse perceives and reacts to its environment. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of coat color on basal reactivity assessed with infrared thermography as eye temperature at rest (ETR), determine their relation with the results obtained by these horses in Show Jumping competitions and to estimate the genetic parameters for this variable to test its suitability for genetic selection.

Morpho-Functional Traits in Pura Raza Menorquina Horses: Genetic Parameters and Relationship with Coat Color Variables.

The studbook of Pura Raza Menorquina horses only permits the use of black-coated animals with a small quantity of white marks as breeding stock. Its breeding program uses linear morpho-functional traits as selection criteria. Our aim was to estimate the genetic parameters of linear morpho-functional traits, and reveal relationship of quality of black coat color (QB) and percentage of white marks (WM) with the other morphological and functional linear traits in this breed.

Effects of Selection on Breed Contribution in the Caballo de Deporte Español.

The equine breeding industry for sport's performance has evolved into a fairly profitable economic activity. In particular, the Caballo de Deporte Español (CDE) is bred for different disciplines with a special focus on Show Jumping. The main aim of this study was to determine the effects of 15 years of selection and to find out whether it has been effective and adequate regarding the CDE main breeding objectives.

Origin of the Unusual Ground-State Spin = 9 in a Cr Single-Molecule Magnet.

The molecular wheel [Cr(OMe)(OCCMe)], abbreviated {Cr}, with an unusual intermediate total spin = 9 and non-negligible cluster anisotropy, / = -0.045(2) K, is a rare case among wheels based on an even number of 3d-metals, which usually present an antiferromagnetic (AF) ground state ( = 0). Herein, we unveil the origin of such a behavior.

Multicriteria Decision Analysis for Updating of Quality Indicators for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Comprehensive Care Units in Spain.

Background And Aims: Management of inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] is complex and IBD Comprehensive Care Units [ICCUs] facilitate the delivery of quality care to IBD patients. The objective of this study was to update the existing set of quality indicators [QIs] for ICCUs, based on a nationwide quality certification programme carried out in Spain, from a multi-stakeholder perspective and using multicriteria decision analysis [MCDA] methodology.

Methods: An MCDA comprising three different phases was conducted.

Slow Magnetic Relaxation in {[CoCxAPy)] 2.15 HO} MOF Built from Ladder-Structured 2D Layers with Dimeric SMM Rungs.

We present the magnetic properties of the metal-organic framework {[CoCxAPy]·2.15 HO} (Cx = bis(carboxypropyl)tetramethyldisiloxane; APy = 4,4`-azopyridine) () that builds up from the stacking of 2D coordination polymers. The 2D-coordination polymer in the plane is formed by the adjacent bonding of [CoCxAPy] 1D two-leg ladders with Co dimer rungs, running parallel to the -axis.

Luminescent and Magnetic Tb-MOF Flakes Deposited on Silicon.

The synthesis of a terbium-based 2D metal-organic framework (MOF), of formula [Tb(MeCOO)(PhCOO)] (), a crystalline material formed by neutral nanosheets held together by Van der Waals interactions, is presented. The material can be easily exfoliated by sonication and deposited onto different substrates. Uniform distributions of Tb-2D MOF flakes onto silicon were obtained by spin-coating.

A Multifunctional Dysprosium-Carboxylato 2D Metall-Organic Framework.

We report the microwave assisted synthesis of a bidimensional (2D) MOF of formula [Dy(MeCOO)(PhCOO) ] (1) and its magnetically diluted analogue [La Dy (MeCOO)(PhCOO) ] (1 d). 1 is a 2D material with single-ion-magnet (SIM) behaviour and 1 d is a multifunctional, magnetic and luminescent 2D material. 1 can be exfoliated into stable nanosheets by sonication.

Coumarin-lanthanide based compounds with SMM behavior and high quantum yield luminescence.

Coumarin-based lanthanide complexes of general formula [Ln(coum)3(phen)(H2O)x]·yH2O (Ln-phen, x = 0,1, 0 ≤ y ≤ 1.5; phen = 1,10-phenanthroline; coum = 3-acetyl-4-hydroxylato-coumarin; Ln = Eu, Tb, Dy, Tm) and [Ln(coum)3(batho)]·0.7EtOH (Ln-batho, batho = 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline; Ln = Eu, Tb, Dy, Tm) were synthesized.

Phenotypic and genetic analysis of reproductive traits in horse populations with different breeding purposes.

Reproductive traits have a major influence on the economic effectiveness of horse breeding. However, there is little information available. We evaluated the use of reproductive traits as selection criteria in official breeding programs to increase the reproductive efficiency of breeding studs, analysing 696 690 records from the pedigree data of eight Spanish horse populations, with different breeding purposes.

Testing eye temperature assessed with infrared thermography to evaluate stress in meat goats raised in a semi-intensive farming system: a pilot study.

The Blanca Serrana goat is selected for meat production and usually raised in an extensive farm system. The meat goat industry is getting bigger in Spain, evolving to more intensive farming systems. The negative influence of stress produced by daily management on animal welfare is even bigger in these animals as they are not used to getting so close to humans.

High relaxation barrier in neodymium furoate-based field-induced SMMs.

Two new neodymium molecular magnets of formula {[Nd(α-fur)(HO)]·DMF} (1) and {[NdLa(α-fur)(HO)]} (2), α-fur = CHOCOO, have been synthesized. In (1) the furoate ligands, in bidentate bridging mode, consolidate zig-zag chains running along the a-direction. Compound (2) is a magnetically diluted complex of a polymeric chain along the b-axis.

Slow relaxation in a {TbBa(α-fur)} polymer with Ln = Tb(iii) non-Kramers ions.

We report the synthesis, crystal structure and magnetic properties of a new heteronuclear polymeric complex based on non-Kramers Tb ions and carboxylic α-fur = C4H3OCOO ligands: {[Tb2Ba(α-fur)8(H2O)4]·2H2O}n. The α-furoate ligands consolidate 1D zig-zag chains running along the c-axis, formed by Tb2 dimers separated by Ba ions. Ab initio calculations, in combination with the fit of experimental data, predict that the single-ion magnetic ground state is highly anisotropic () and consists of a quasi-doublet with a ΔTb/kB = 3.

Genealogical and morphological analysis of Lusitano Purebred horses participating at international Dressage competitions.

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) ranks horses participating in dressage tests resulting in a prestigious list where equestrians would like to see their horses ranked. The main objective of this study was to analyze morphological and genealogical differences between Lusitano horses (LPB) participating at international events and those ranked by FEI, considering pedigree information. For this study, 324 LPB participating in dressage competitions were analyzed.

Correction: Magnetic properties of the seven-coordinated nanoporous framework material Co(bpy)(NO) (bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine).

Correction for 'Magnetic properties of the seven-coordinated nanoporous framework material Co(bpy)1.5(NO3)2 (bpy = 4,4'-bipyridine)' by Elena Bartolomé et al., Dalton Trans.

Chemical tunnel-splitting-engineering in a dysprosium-based molecular nanomagnet.

Total control over the electronic spin relaxation in molecular nanomagnets is the ultimate goal in the design of new molecules with evermore realizable applications in spin-based devices. For single-ion lanthanide systems, with strong spin-orbit coupling, the potential applications are linked to the energetic structure of the crystal field levels and quantum tunneling within the ground state. Structural engineering of the timescale of these tunneling events via appropriate design of crystal fields represents a fundamental challenge for the synthetic chemist, since tunnel splittings are expected to be suppressed by crystal field environments with sufficiently high-order symmetry.