Enhanced electron transport and optical properties of experimentally synthesized monolayer SiC: a comprehensive DFT study for nanoelectronics and photocatalytic applications.

Two-dimensional silicon-carbide (SiC) materials stand out for their compatibility with current silicon-based technologies, offering unique advantages in nanoelectronics and photocatalysis. In this study, we employ density functional theory and nonequilibrium Green's function methods to investigate the electronic properties, electron transport characteristics, and optoelectronic qualities of experimentally synthesized monolayer SiC. Utilizing the modified deformation potential theory formula, we unveil SiC's significant directional anisotropy in electron mobility (706.

A new stegosaur (Dinosauria: Ornithischia) from the Middle Jurassic of Gansu Province, China.

Stegosaurs are a minor but iconic clade of ornithischian dinosaurs, yet due to a poor fossil record, their early evolution is poorly understood. Here, we describe a new stegosaur, Baiyinosaurus baojiensis, gen. et sp.

Group III (In/Ga)-V (P/As)-VI (S/Se) Monolayers: A New Class of Auxetic Semiconductors with Highly Anisotropic Electronic/Optical/Mechanical/Thermal Properties.

We present a theoretical design of a class of 2D semiconducting materials, namely, group III (In/Ga)-V (P/As)-VI (S/Se) monolayers, whose global-minimum structures are predicted based on the particle swarm optimization method. Electronic structure calculations suggest that all group III-V-VI monolayers exhibit quasi-direct semiconducting characteristics with desirable band gaps ranging from 1.76 to 2.

Comprehensive understanding of electron mobility and superior performance in sub-10 nm DG ML tetrahex-GeC n-type MOSFETs.

In this study, we have investigated the electron mobility of monolayered (ML) tetrahex-GeC by solving the linearized Boltzmann transport equation (BTE) with the normalized full-band relaxation time approximation (RTA) using density functional theory (DFT). Contrary to what the deformation potential theory (DPT) suggested, the ZA acoustic mode was determined to be the most restrictive for electron mobility, not the LA mode. The electron mobility at 300 K is 803 cm (V s), exceeding the 400 cm (V s) of MoS which was calculated using the same method and measured experimentally.

Heat source replacement strategy using catalytic infrared: A future for energy saving drying of fruits and vegetables.

Drying is an important process for fruits and vegetables, which requires a lot of heat and the heat sources are mainly coal, electricity, natural gas, and solar energy. Most of the heat is usually wasted due to the long drying process and poor transfer efficiency. The use of coal also pollutes the environment.

Transplantation of Cryopreserved Olfactory Ensheathing Cells Restores Loss of Functions in an Experimental Model.

In the past decades, the properties of olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) have been widely investigated. Studies have shown that transplantation of OECs cultured from the olfactory bulb mediates axonal regeneration, remyelination and restores lost functions in experimental central nervous system (CNS) injury models. Autologously sourcing the cells from the nasal mucosa or the olfactory bulb to treat patients with spinal cord injuries would be ideal, but the cell yield achieved may be inadequate to cover the surface area of the lesions typically encountered in human spinal cord contusion injuries.

Individualized network analysis reveals a link between the gut microbiome, diet intervention and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), a serious complication during pregnancy which is defined by abnormal glucose regulation, is commonly treated by diabetic diet and lifestyle changes. While recent findings place the microbiome as a natural mediator between diet interventions and diverse disease states, its role in GDM is still unknown. Here, based on observation data from healthy pregnant control group and GDM patients, we developed a new network approach using patterns of co-abundance of microorganism to construct microbial networks that represent human-specific information about gut microbiota in different groups.

Quaternary 2D monolayer CuClSeHg: anisotropic carrier mobility and tunable bandgap for transistor and photocatalytic applications.

Despite the advantages of quaternary two-dimensional (2D) materials, fewer studies have been done on them than binary 2D materials. Calculations of quaternary 2D monolayer CuClSeHgbased on density functional theory and Green's function surface analysis provide insights into its structural, dynamic, and thermal stability. This material has a direct band gap of 0.

Risky cascading transitions in international relationships.

Changing attitudes in diplomatic relations is a common feature of international politics. However, such changes may trigger risky domino-like cascades of "friend-to-enemy" transitions among other counties and yielding catastrophic damage that could reshape the global network of international relationships. While previous attention has been focused on studying single pairs of international relationships, due to the lack of a systematic framework, it remains still unknown whether, and how, a single transition of attitude between two countries could trigger a cascade of attitude transitions among other countries.

Studying Pregnancy Outcome Risk in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Based on Cluster Analysis.

Background: Pregnancy in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients is a challenge due to the potential maternal and fetal complications. Therefore, a multidisciplinary assessment of disease risk before and during pregnancy is essential to improve pregnancy outcomes.

Objectives: Our purpose was to (i) define clusters of patients with similar history and laboratory features and determine the associative maternal and perinatal outcomes and (ii) evaluate the risk spectrum of maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnancy in SLE patients, represented by our established risk-assessment chart.

Subclinical diagnosis of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity with biomarkers.

A mouse model with cisplatin-induced ototoxicity was used in addition to human samples from the ITMAT Biobank at the University of Pennsylvania. Mouse auditory brainstem responses (ABR), inner ear histology, perilymph cisplatin sampling, and measurement of serum prestin via ELISA were performed. Human serum prestin level was measured via ELISA in patients with otological issues after cisplatin treatment and compared to matched controls.

Three-dimensional Collagen Scaffolds in Cultures of Olfactory Ensheathing Cells Used for Severed Spinal Cord Regeneration.

Background/aim: The regeneration of a completely damaged spinal cord is still a challenge in modern medicine. A promising treatment method is autologous transplantation of olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs). This study aimed primarily to test methods of culturing OECs with the use of materials and reagents that are certified for pharmaceutical use in the production of an advanced cell therapy product intended for humans.

Electrospun PHB/Chitosan Composite Fibrous Membrane and Its Degradation Behaviours in Different pH Conditions.

Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a neurological disorder that causes more than 9 million patients to suffer from dysfunction of moving and sensing. Using biodegradable polymers to fabricate an artificial nerve conduit that replicates the environment of the extracellular matrix and guides neuron regeneration through the damaged sites has been researched for decades and has led to promising but primarily pre-clinical outcomes. However, few peripheral nerve conduits (PNCs) have been constructed from controllable biodegradable polymeric materials that can maintain their structural integrity or completely degrade during and after nerve regeneration respectively.

Ototoxicity Review: A Growing Number of Non-Platinum-Based Chemo- and Immunotherapies.

Objective: To raise awareness of the growing list of non-platinum-based chemo- and immunotherapeutic agents that have been associated with ototoxicity and to introduce the possible mechanism of ototoxicity of these agents.

Data Sources: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science.

Review Methods: A systematic review was performed following the PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses).

Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Imaging in Early-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Preliminary Study.

Background: This study aims to evaluate the application of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) for multiparameter quantitative measurement in early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Methods: The study retrospectively enrolled 30 patients with early-stage HCC and 43 patients with early-stage HCC who received radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and underwent abdomen enhanced CT scans in GSI mode. The GSI viewer was used for image display and data analysis.