Publications by authors named "J Marz"
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- Actinide elements like U, Np, and Pu often form actinyl ions (AnO) in their +V and +VI oxidation states, which are significant for understanding environmental behavior and nuclear processes.
- Research on [AnO(saldien)] complexes shows that their molecular structures share similarities, with some variations caused by actinide contraction, while their redox potentials increase from U to Np and then decrease to Pu, indicating distinct electronic configurations.
- The study's findings, supported by DFT-based calculations, enhance our understanding of actinide oxidation states, which is crucial for various applications, including nuclear fuel management and advancements in spintronics.
Introduction: Long-term biological stress, reflected in hair cortisol and cortisone levels, predicts future weight gain and metabolic deterioration. This is likely at least partially mediated by glucocorticoid-induced increases in hedonic overeating. Yet, the relationship between long-term biological stress and long-term hedonic eating tendencies remains to be elucidated.
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- Researchers synthesized isostructural early actinide complexes [An(pyrophen)] (where An = Th, U, Np, Pu) to study how a conjugated framework in the ligand backbone affects actinide bonding.
- Solid state analysis through single-crystal X-ray diffraction revealed that the ligands bind in an almost orthogonal arrangement to the actinide center, with larger actinides allowing additional solvent coordination.
- NMR studies indicated symmetrical complexes in solution and suggested ionic binding predominantly, while also hinting at significant covalency in U, Np, and Pu compounds, allowing comparisons with related N-donor ligands.
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- Providing healthcare to undocumented migrants is a complex challenge that requires healthcare providers to advocate for their health rights while navigating various constraints.
- A study conducted a scoping review of 30 qualitative studies, uncovering 14 different advocacy approaches and 16 ethical challenges faced by healthcare providers while serving this population.
- The findings highlight the importance of balancing the desire to help undocumented migrants with professional ethics, emphasizing the need for empathy and trust in the doctor-patient relationship.