Brain activity in different brain areas of patients with diabetic vitreous hemorrhage according to voxel-based morphometry.

Aim: To elucidate the neuropathological mechanisms underlying diabetic vitreous hemorrhage (DVH) and its correlation with clinical characteristics.

Methods: Twenty-one individuals with DVH (male/female 12/9; mean age 52.29±11.

Projecting the Current Salient Relational Situations Into the Past and Future Across Cultures.

The present research examined cultural differences in interpersonal memories and forecasts, situated in a currently salient positive or negative interpersonal context. We found that a negative focal event, compared to a positive one, led to more negative memories and forecasts of interpersonal encounters. The effect was stronger among Euro-Canadians than among Chinese.

Recruitment Strategies Bias Sampling and Shape Replicability.

Replicating psychological research has become a central concern for psychologists. Although attention has been paid to the possibility of heterogeneous populations driving replication success/failure, the heterogeneous recruitment strategies researchers use to draw samples from those populations are often overlooked. Yet recruitment strategies may bias the participants who show up and shape replication results.

Preparation of a Novel Composite Coating of APP/MMT/APTES on Polyurethane with Improved Flame-Retarding Performance.

An environmentally friendly flame retardant coating for polyurethane composed of ammonium polyphosphate(APP)/montmorillonite(MMT)/(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES) has been prepared by deposition on a polyurethane surface through a one-step immersion, enhancing its flame retardancy. The coating of APP/MMT/APTES on the polyurethane sample surface has been verified from XPS and FTIR analysis. In comparison to untreated polyurethane, the amount of char residue after combustion of the flame-retardant polyurethane increases significantly, with a 50.

Liquid-Phase Exfoliation of 3D Metal-Organic Frameworks into Nanosheets.

Traditionally, the acquisition of 2D materials involved the exfoliation of layered crystals. However, the anisotropic bonding arrangements within 3D crystals indicate they are mechanically reminiscent of 2D counterparts and could also be exfoliated into nanosheets. This report delineates the preparation of 2D nanosheets from six representative 3D metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) through liquid-phase exfoliation.

Small-molecule organic electrode materials on carbon-coated aluminum foil for high-performance sodium-ion batteries.

Organic molecular electrode materials are promising candidates in batteries. However, direct application of small molecule materials usually suffers from drastic capacity decay and inefficient utilization of active materials because of their high solubility in organic electrolytes and low electrical conductivity. Herein, a simple strategy is found to address the above issues through coating the small-molecule organic materials on a commercialized carbon-coated aluminum foil (CCAF) as the enhanced electrode.

Patchouli Alcohol Protects the Heart against Diabetes-Related Cardiomyopathy through the JAK2/STAT3 Signaling Pathway.

Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) represents a common pathological state brought about by diabetes mellitus (DM). Patchouli alcohol (PatA) is known for its diverse advantageous effects, notably its anti-inflammatory properties and protective role against metabolic disorders. Despite this, the influence of PatA on DCM remains relatively unexplored.

Blockage of DCLK1 in cardiomyocytes suppresses myocardial inflammation and alleviates diabetic cardiomyopathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice.

Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a pathophysiological condition triggered by diabetes mellitus and can lead to heart failure. Doublecortin-like kinase protein 1 (DCLK1) is a multifunctional protein kinase involved in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, and migration. Current studies on DCLK1 mainly focus on cancer development; however, its role in non-tumor diseases such as DCM is yet to be deciphered.

Future-oriented temporal perspective promotes wise reasoning.

Objective: Across three experiments (N = 622), we investigated the effect of the future temporal perspective on wise reasoning within the context of interpersonal conflicts.

Method: Studies 1 and 2 applied two heterogeneous measurements of wise reasoning: self-report and open-ended measurements. Participants reasoned about their recent interpersonal conflicts from a future (i.

Separation of m-cresol and p-cresol by NaZSM-5 with different Si/Al ratios.

m-Cresol and p-cresol are widely used in medicine and pesticides as important chemical intermediates. They are generally produced as a mixture in industry and are difficult to separate due to the similarities in both chemical structures and physical properties. The adsorption behaviours of m-cresol and p-cresol on zeolites (NaZSM-5 and HZSM-5) with different Si/Al ratios have been compared by static experiments.

Corrigendum: Age differences in leadership positions across cultures.

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Judging a book by its cover: Cultural differences in inference of the inner state based on the outward appearance.

The world can be represented by two layers of information: How it appears on the outside () and what it is on the inside (). To what extent an outward appearance is assumed to reflect the inner state is fundamental to social inference and judgments. Conceptualizing inference in terms of the relationship between the outward appearance and the inner state generates an integrative interpretation for a wide range of phenomena.

The Impact of Culture and Social Distance on Humor Appreciation, Sharing, and Production.

Building on the benign violation theory and self-construal theory, we conducted four studies to examine how culture and social distance would influence humor appreciation, sharing, and production. Study 1 found that Chinese participants appreciated and intended to share a joke involving distant others more than that involving close others. They also generated funnier titles for a joke involving distant others than close others.

The Naturalness Bias Influences Drug and Vaccine Decisions across Cultures.

The naturalness bias - preferring natural to synthetic drugs or vaccines - occurred across cultures (Americans, Canadians, and Chinese).Chinese participants showed a stronger naturalness bias than Americans did when the medical context was focused on vaccination, and safety concerns mediated this effect.The naturalness bias may influence medical decision making across cultures, but Chinese participants may be more sensitive to naturalness in a vaccine context.

Amino acid profiles in the tissue and serum of patients with liver cancer.

Most patients with liver cancer were found late and lost the chance of surgery. Liquid biopsy can monitor the risk of tumor recurrence and metastasis, quickly evaluate the curative effect of tumor treatment, and is conducive to early screening and auxiliary diagnosis of high-risk groups. Amino acid (AA) profiling has been used to the diagnosis and the prognosis for cancers.

Religiosity and the Naturalness Bias in Drug and Vaccine Choices.

Research reveals a bias for natural versus synthetic drugs. We sought to determine if this bias is associated with religiosity. Three cross-sectional studies (N = 1399 U.

Schisandrin B protects against LPS-induced inflammatory lung injury by targeting MyD88.

Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) is a challenging clinical syndrome that manifests as an acute inflammatory response. Schisandrin B (Sch B), a bioactive lignan from Schisandra genus plants, has been shown to suppress inflammatory responses and oxidative stress. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms have remained elusive.

Culture, Aging, Self-Continuity, and Life Satisfaction.

The present work examines how culture and age interact to influence self-continuity and life satisfaction. Specifically, we compared Canadian and Chinese young (17-26 years old) and older adults (60-88 years old) in their sense of self-continuity and life satisfaction (N = 424). Consistent with past research, older adults reported greater self-continuity compared to their young counterparts, while cross-cultural comparisons showed that young Chinese reported greater self-continuity than young Canadians.

Study on the Relationship Between Peritoneal Dialysis Ultrafiltration Failure and Aquaporin 1, Aquaporin 3, and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A Expression.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of aquaporin 1 (AQP-1), AQP-3 and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) in peritoneal tissues of patients without kidney disease, chronic kidney disease at stages 5 (CKD 5) and patients on prolonged peritoneal dialysis with ultrafiltration failure (PDUFF), and elucidate the possible mechanism of peritoneal dialysis ultrafiltration failure.

Methods: Peritoneal specimens were collected from the following patient groups at Xianju People's hospital: CKD 5, PD-UFF and normal control groups. Routine staining and immunohistochemical analyses were performed on samples obtained from the three groups.

Preparation and characterization of a self-crosslinking sodium alginate-bioactive glass sponge.

In this research, bioactive glass particles prepared by the reactive flash nanoprecipitation method (RFNP-BG particles) are used to crosslink sodium alginate to prepare biological sponges (SA-BG sponges) by freeze-drying. An experiment for the cross-linking mechanism confirms that the continuous release of Ca from RFNP-BG is promoted by the crosslinking reaction and in turn leads to the gelation process of SA. Bioactive glass particles not only provide Ca for the crosslinking of sodium alginate, but also enhance the mechanical properties of the SA-BG sponges.

Interfacial Self-assembly of Organics/MXene Hybrid Cathodes Toward High-Rate-Performance Sodium Ion Batteries.

Conjugated quinones are promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries. However, the contemporary primary conjugated quinones cathodes still hold to limited capacity, poor rate performance and low cyclability, due to the poor electronic and ionic conductivity. Herein, a series of high-performance conjugated-quinones@MXene hybrid cathodes is constructed by an in situ polymerization-assembly strategy based on the hydrogen bond and S-Ti interaction.

Age Differences in Leadership Positions Across Cultures.

In most countries around the world, the population is rapidly aging. A by-product of these demographic shifts is that older adults will likely occupy more positions of power and influence in our societies than ever before. Further, cultural differences might shape how these transitions unfold around the globe.

Cultural Differences in People's Psychological Response to COVID-19.

The present research studied Chinese and Euro-Canadian students during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their affect, optimism, well-being, and meaning in life. The results revealed both differences and similarities across cultures. As predicted, Chinese participants reported more positive affect and less negative affect, higher optimism, higher state psychological well-being, and higher meaning presence, compared to Euro-Canadian participants.

Synthesis of an organic-inorganic hybrid with short organic molecular chains by sol-gel chemistry.

An oligomer with short organic molecular chains was successfully synthesized with KH550 and KH560. This oligomer was combined with tetraethyl orthosilicate and calcium chloride to prepare an organic-inorganic hybrid biological material (OI-BM) by sol-gel chemistry. The hybrid was fully characterized by a series of instrumental characterizations including nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray energy spectroscopy and inductively coupled plasma spectrometry.