Reliability and validity of the revised indebtedness scale in Chinese university students.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Revised Indebtedness Scale (IS-R-C) in mainland China. A total of 1057 university students participated in this study using a two-wave whole-group sampling method. Sample 1, consisting of 537 participants, was used for item analysis and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the Revised Indebtedness Scale (IS-R).

Tannic acid coordination assembly enhances the interfacial properties of salted egg white gel particles.

Tannic acid (TA) has attracted the attention of researchers as a promising organic ligand capable of forming metal-organic coordination networks with various metal ions at interfaces to impact surface properties. In this study, we innovatively reported a self-assembly method for surface decoration by depositing TA/Fe coatings on the surface of desalted duck egg white nanoparticles (DEWN), further studying the oil/water interfacial properties of the modified particles. The results showed that the ratio and concentration of TA to Fe could modulate interfacial properties.

Assessment of the collision risk on the road around schools during morning peak period.

Road traffic injury is a leading cause of death among pupils worldwide, particularly around primary schools during rush hours, where heavy traffic, frequent parking, and unpredictable patterns increase accident risk. To mitigate these risks, this study employs the peak-over-threshold method with the generalized pareto distribution to evaluate the spatial-temporal collision risk near primary schools during rush hours. Specifically, the research quantifies collision risks spatially across different road segments (upstream, midstream, and downstream) and lanes (outside, middle, and inside).

Enhancing the Photocatalytic Performance for Norfloxacin Degradation by Fabricating S-Scheme ZnO/BiOCl Heterojunction.

Construction of S-scheme heterojunctions can effectively limit the recombination of photogenerated e and h, thus improving photocatalytic activity. Therefore, S-scheme ZnO/BiOCl (molar ratio = 1:2) n-n heterojunctions were synthesized via a hydrothermal-hydrolysis combined method in this study. The physical and chemical properties of the ZnO/BiOCl heterojunctions were characterized by XRD, XPS, SEM, TEM, DRS, N adsorption-desorption and ESR.

Novel Sustained Release Azithromycin Resinate Fabricated by One-Pot Ion-exchange Performed in Hydro-alcoholic Solution.

Drug-resin complexes usually form in the aqueous phase. For poorly water-soluble drugs, low drug loading limits the use of resin in drug formulation. In this study, we used a new method to prepare azithromycin resinates, improving the drug loading rate, shortening the preparation time and simplifying the process.

Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel -Tetraphenyltetrabenzoporphyrins for Photodynamic Therapy.

To discover effective photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT), a series of new -tetraphenyltetrabenzoporphyrin (-PhTBP) derivatives were designed, prepared, and characterized. All -PhTBPs own two characteristic absorption bands in the range of 450-500 and 600-700 nm and have the ability to generate singlet oxygen upon photoexcitation. Most of the -PhTBPs demonstrated high photoactivity, among which compounds I, I, I, and I induced apoptosis and also exhibited excellent photodynamic activities .

Triboelectric Nanogenerators: State of the Art.

The triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), as a novel energy harvesting technology, has garnered widespread attention. As a relatively young field in nanogenerator research, investigations into various aspects of the TENG are still ongoing. This review summarizes the development and dissemination of the fundamental principles of triboelectricity generation.

Easy-to-Lay Poly-N Heterocyclic Additives Enable Long-Term Stabilization of Zinc-Ion Capacitor Anodes under Deep Plating/Stripping.

Addition of organic compounds containing O/N heteroatoms to aqueous electrolytes such as ZnSO (ZS) solutions is one of the effective strategies to inhibit Zn anode dendrites and side reactions. However, addressing the stability of Zn plating/stripping at high current densities and areal capacities by this method is still a challenge, especially in capacitors known for high power and long life. Herein, an organic heterocyclic compound of 1, 4, 7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane (TC) containing four symmetrically distributed N atoms is employed as ZS additive, expanding the life of Zn anodes from ≈ 30 h to 1000 and 240 h at deep plating/stripping conditions of 10 and 20 mA cm/mAh cm, respectively; the cumulative capacity is as high as 5.

Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessed by Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography.

Introduction Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is an emerging cardiovascular biomarker. Subclinical left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction is common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim of this study was to assess LV systolic function using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) and investigate its association with EAT in RA patients without clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Highly Concentrated Electrolyte Superlubricants Enhanced by Interfacial Water Competition Around Chemically Active MgO Additives.

The low concentration of water-based lubricants and the high chemical inertness of the additives involved are often regarded as basic norms in the design of liquid lubricants. Herein, a novel liquid superlubricant of an aqueous solution containing a relatively high concentration of salt, lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI), is reported for the first time, and the superlubricity stability and load-bearing capacity of the optimized system (MgO/LiTFSI) are effectively strengthened by the addition of only trace (0.10 wt %) water-chemically active MgO additives.

[Immune Reconstitution after BTKi Treatment in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia].

Objective: To analyze the immune reconstitution after BTKi treatment in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Methods: The clinical and laboratorial data of 59 CLL patients admitted from January 2017 to March 2022 in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital were collected and analyzed retrospectively.

Results: The median age of 59 CLL patients was 60.

Competition-Induced Macroscopic Superlubricity of Ionic Liquid Analogues by Hydroxyl Ligands Revealed by in Situ Raman.

High load-bearing capacity is one of the crucial indicators for liquid superlubricants to move toward practicality. However, some of the current emerging systems not only have low contact pressures but also are highly susceptible to further degradation due to water adsorption and even superlubricity failure. Herein, a novel choline chloride-based ionic liquid analogues (ILAs) of a superlubricant with triethanolamine (TEOA) as the H-bond donor is reported for the first time; it obtains an ultralow coefficient of friction (0.

Synthesis and photodynamic activity of novel thieno[3,2-b]thiophene fused BODIPYs with good bio-solubility and anti-aggregation effect.

To discover new photosensitizers with long wavelength UV-visible absorption, high efficiency, and low side effects for photodynamic therapy, here, a series of novel thieno[3,2-b]thiophene-fused BODIPY derivatives were designed, synthesized and characterized. These compounds had a distinct absorption band at 640-680 nm, fluorescence emission at 650-760 nm, and good solubility with anti-aggregation effects. These new compounds possessed obvious singlet oxygen generation ability and photodynamic anti-Eca-109 cancer cells activities in vitro.

Exosomes from adipose-derived stem cells alleviate premature ovarian failure via blockage of autophagy and AMPK/mTOR pathway.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects and mechanisms of adipose-derived stem cell-derived exosome (ADSCs-Exo) in treating premature ovarian failure (POF).

Methods: We constructed a POF mouse model through intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide, followed by the administration of the autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA). Pathological injury, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), estradiol (E2), superoxide dismutase (SOD), granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis, and autophagy were assessed.

Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Trait Gratitude to Nature Scale.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Trait Gratitude to Nature Scale (TGNS) for Chinese college students.

Methods: The original English version of the TGNS was translated into Chinese. Subsequently, two samples consisting of 1,131 Chinese university students from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was recruited through online surveys to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the TGNS, including the discrimination, construct validity, criterion validity, reliability and gender invariance.

Berberine ameliorates the neurological dysfunction of the gastric fundus by promoting calcium channels dependent release of ACh in STZ-induced diabetic rats.

Background: It has been reported diabetic gastroparesis is related to diabetic autonomic neuropathy of the gastrointestinal tract, and berberine (BBR) could ameliorate diabetic central and peripheral neuropathy. However, the influence of BBR on the function and motility of the gastric fundus nerve is unclear.

Methods: A diabetic rat model was constructed, and HE staining was used to observe the morphological changes in the gastric fundus.

Functional and aesthetic outcomes of abdominal full-thickness skin grafts in paediatric postburn digital and palmar flexion contractures.

The study aimed to assess the functional and aesthetic outcomes of abdominal full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) in paediatric postburn digital and palmar flexion contractures. The digital and palmar functions and aesthetics of 50 children who met the criteria were evaluated at pre-operation, the 3rd- and 12th-month post-operation, respectively. In the evaluation, the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), total active movement (TAM), and Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JHFT) were used.

Raman Study of Voltage Tolerance Up to 2.2 V of Ionic Liquid Analogue Supercapacitor Electrolytes Immune to Water Adsorption Conferred by Amphoteric Imidazole Additives.

Ionic liquid analogues (ILAs) are promising electrolytes for supercapacitors due to their low cost and considerable voltage (>2.0 V). However, the voltage is <1.

Subcutaneous stretching enlarges adjacent vertebral artery instantly in patients with cervicogenic dizziness: Two case reports.

Rationale: Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) is effective for cervicogenic dizziness (CGD), which is often a result of vascular problems. Here, we attribute the positive treatment effect of FSN for CGD to improvements in vascular problems.

Patient Concern: Two patients were experiencing low quality of life due to reproducible dizziness.

Unravelling High-Load Superlubricity of Ionic Liquid Analogues by Raman: Incomplete Hydration Induced by Competitive Exchange of External Water with Crystalline Water.

A high load-carrying capacity is the key to the practicality of liquid superlubricity, but it is difficult to achieve high load and low friction simultaneously by relying solely on a liquid film. Herein, a choline chloride-based ionic liquid analogue (ILA) macroscale superlubricant is first reported by tuning down strong hydrogen bonding in the ILA via introducing 2-10 wt % water, with a high load of 160 MPa and a low coefficient of friction of 0.006-0.

Modulators of ASIC1a and its potential as a therapeutic target for age-related diseases.

Age-related diseases have become more common with the advancing age of the worldwide population. Such diseases involve multiple organs, with tissue degeneration and cellular apoptosis. To date, there is a general lack of effective drugs for treatment of most age-related diseases and there is therefore an urgent need to identify novel drug targets for improved treatment.