Imidazole Encapsulation Enabled by Confinement for I and CHI Coremoval.

Nitrogen-rich small molecules are frequently doped into porous materials to enhance their iodine adsorption properties. To explore how imidazole confinement in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) affects iodine adsorption, we obtained a UiO-66-based composite by embedding imidazole in UiO-66 pores via solid-phase adsorption (Im@UiO-66). Characterization confirmed that imidazole was successfully confined within the UiO-66 pores, with each unit of UiO-66 accommodating up to 27 imidazole molecules.

[Prone position-cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults: a scoping review].

Objective: To comprehensively search the relevant literature on prone position-cardiopulmonary resuscitation (PP-CPR) in adults at home and abroad, analyze the content, summarize the evidence, and provide reference for clinical health care professionals.

Methods: Systematic search of CNKI, China Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed), Wanfang Data, VIP database, PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Cochran Library, Web of Science, Scopus literature database and other Chinese and English databases was conducted. The search period was from inception to June 15 in 2024.

VT-3DCapsNet: Visual tempos 3D-Capsule network for video-based facial expression recognition.

Facial expression recognition(FER) is a hot topic in computer vision, especially as deep learning based methods are gaining traction in this field. However, traditional convolutional neural networks (CNN) ignore the relative position relationship of key facial features (mouth, eyebrows, eyes, etc.) due to changes of facial expressions in real-world environments such as rotation, displacement or partial occlusion.

Simultaneously Enhanced Thermoelectric and Mechanical Performance in SnSe-Based Nanocomposites Produced via Sintering SnSe and KCuS Nanomaterials.

Both thermoelectric and mechanical properties are important to the practical applications of thermoelectric materials. Herein, we develop a strategy for alloying KCuS to improve the dimensionless figure of merit (), compressive strength, and Vickers hardness of polycrystalline SnSe. Through chemical synthesis and particle mixing in solutions, powders with SnSe nanoparticles and KCuS nanowires are produced, and the subsequent spark plasma sintering triggers the reaction between the two chalcogenides, resulting in the formation of CuSnSe nanoparticles and substitution of Cu and S in the SnSe matrix.

Rapid shallow breathing index predicting extubation outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the predictive value of the rapid shallow breathing index for extubation outcomes.

Methodology: We conducted a systematic review of literature (inception to March 2023) and a meta-analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using Meta-Disc 1.

Sequence-to-Sequence Voice Reconstruction for Silent Speech in a Tonal Language.

Silent speech decoding (SSD), based on articulatory neuromuscular activities, has become a prevalent task of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in recent years. Many works have been devoted to decoding surface electromyography (sEMG) from articulatory neuromuscular activities. However, restoring silent speech in tonal languages such as Mandarin Chinese is still difficult.

E-Taste: Taste Sensations and Flavors Based on Tongue's Electrical and Thermal Stimulation.

Taste is a key sense that helps identify different food types and most of this work was carried out on primary tastes rather than generating different flavors. In this work, we proposed a plan to create other flavors rather than primary tastes, adjusted the electrical (40-180 µA) and thermal stimulation (20-38 °C and 38-20 °C), and revealed the digital coding for multi-flavors. Our results showed that different combinations of digital coding could generate different flavors and that tastes related to different stimuli are easy to develop.

Design and Comparative Study of a Small-Stroke Energy Harvesting Floor Based on a Multi-Layer Piezoelectric Beam Structure.

Recently, research on the energy harvesting floor is attracting more and more attention due to its possible application in the smart house, invasion monitoring, internet of things, etc. This paper introduced a design and comparative study of a small-stroke piezoelectric energy harvesting floor based on a multi-layer piezoelectric beam structure. The multi-layer piezoelectric beams are designed based on simply supported beams in an interdigitated manner.

Design and Experimental Investigation of a Rotational Piezoelectric Energy Harvester with an Offset Distance from the Rotation Center.

Rotational energy harvesting technology has attracted more and more attention recently. This paper presents a piezoelectric rotational energy harvester that can be mounted with an offset distance from the rotation center. The piezoelectric energy harvester is designed to be dynamically excited by the force due to gravity, which causes the piezoelectric cantilever beams in the harvester to vibrate periodically as the harvester rotates.

Quantitatively Recognizing Stimuli Intensity of Primary Taste Based on Surface Electromyography.

A novel approach to quantitatively recognize the intensity of primary taste stimuli was explored based on surface electromyography (sEMG). We captured sEMG samples under stimuli of primary taste with different intensities and quantitatively recognized preprocessed samples with Support Vector Machine (SVM). The feasibility of quantitatively recognizing the intensity of Sour, Bitter, and Salty was verified.

Realizing Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance and Hardness in Icosahedral Cu FeS Se with High-Density Twin Boundaries.

Bornite (Cu FeS ) is an Earth-abundant, nontoxic thermoelectric material. Herein, twin engineering and Se alloying are combined in order to further improve its thermoelectric performance. Cu FeS Se (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.

Phase Tuning for Enhancing the Thermoelectric Performance of Solution-Synthesized CuS.

CuS, consisting of Earth-abundant and eco-friendly elements, is a promising candidate for thermoelectric energy conversion. The stoichiometric CuS has intrinsically low thermal conductivity together with meagre electrical conductivity. Herein, in order to improve the electrical properties, we develop a facile solvothermal method for synthesizing a series of CuS with tunable phase compositions.

Qualitative Recognition of Primary Taste Sensation Based on Surface Electromyography.

Based on surface electromyography (sEMG), a novel recognition method to distinguish six types of human primary taste sensations was developed, and the recognition accuracy was 74.46%. The sEMG signals were acquired under the stimuli of no taste substance, distilled vinegar, white granulated sugar, instant coffee powder, refined salt, and Ajinomoto.

Achieving Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance in (SnTe)(SbTe) and (SnTe)(SbSe) Synthesized via Solvothermal Reaction and Sintering.

SnTe is proposed to be an intriguing low-toxicity alternative to PbTe. Herein, we report the diminished lattice thermal conductivity (κ) and enhanced of SnTe by way of vacancy engineering. (SnTe)(SbTe) ( = 0.

FNDC3B, Targeted by miR-125a-5p and miR-217, Promotes the Proliferation and Invasion of Colorectal Cancer Cells via PI3K/mTOR Signaling.

Background: Fibronectin type III domain containing 3B (FNDC3B) acts as an oncogene in various cancers, and abnormal expression of FNDC3B has been found in colorectal cancer (CRC). Our study aimed to illustrate the role of FNDC3B in CRC development.

Methods: Through RT-qPCR and western blotting assays, the mRNA and protein expressions of target genes were measured.

Proline-rich protein 11 silencing inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma growth and epithelial-mesenchymal transition through β-catenin signaling.

Proline-rich protein 11 (PRR11) has been shown to play an critical roles in the development of cancer. However, the clinical significance and the biological role of PRR11 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains unknown. The present study aimed to investigate the expression pattern, prognostic value and the biological role of PRR11 in HCC.