Intrinsically photosensitive polyimide photoresist and its double crosslinking mechanism.

A new negative-working photoinitiator-free polyimide was developed for photolithographic processes. The polyimide introduced a photosensitive benzophenone unit into the backbone and a cross-linking group (methacrylate) into the side chains. A novel pre-functionalized diamine monomer was designed to avoid using corrosive sulfonyl chloride in the polyimide side-chain introduction step.

3D Printing-Induced Phase Transition in Ferroelectric Porous Polymer Coatings for Stable Zinc Anodes.

The abundant availability of zinc and its environmentally friendly properties have increasingly drawn attention to the potential of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). However, their development is hindered by the formation of zinc dendrites and severe side reactions during charge/discharge cycles. In this work, a novel strategy is introduced to address these challenges by constructing a ferroelectric porous PVDF-HFP protective layer (PH-ZF) on the zinc anode surface using 3D printing technology.

DcWRKY15 positively regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis during petal coloration in Dianthus caryophyllus.

Petal pigmentation in carnations is closely associated with the biosynthesis of anthocyanins. This biosynthetic process is tightly regulated by transcription factors, which activate or repress key genes involved in anthocyanin production. Here, we aim to explore the mechanisms involved in the transcriptional regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in carnation petals.

Exploring the impact of key physicochemical properties of rice on taste quality and instant rice processing.

Taste quality is one of the most important indicators for assessing the quality of rice. However, there has been a lack of systematic studies investigating the impact factors of taste quality. In this study, chromosomal segment substitution lines (CSSLs) with notable differences in physicochemical properties were obtained by screening the CSSL population.

SF-Transformer: A Mutual Information-Enhanced Transformer Model with Spot-Forward Parity for Forecasting Long-Term Chinese Stock Index Futures Prices.

The complexity in stock index futures markets, influenced by the intricate interplay of human behavior, is characterized as nonlinearity and dynamism, contributing to significant uncertainty in long-term price forecasting. While machine learning models have demonstrated their efficacy in stock price forecasting, they rely solely on historical price data, which, given the inherent volatility and dynamic nature of financial markets, are insufficient to address the complexity and uncertainty in long-term forecasting due to the limited connection between historical and forecasting prices. This paper introduces a pioneering approach that integrates financial theory with advanced deep learning methods to enhance predictive accuracy and risk management in China's stock index futures market.

Direct ink writing 3D printing of low-dimensional nanomaterials for micro-supercapacitors.

Micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) have attracted significant attention for potential applications in miniaturized electronics due to their high power density, rapid charge/discharge rates, and extended lifespan. Despite the unique properties of low-dimensional nanomaterials, which hold tremendous potential for revolutionary applications, effectively integrating these attributes into MSCs presents several challenges. 3D printing is rapidly emerging as a key player in the fabrication of advanced energy storage devices.

Omics analysis of 'Shine Muscat' grape grafted on different rootstocks in response to cadmium stress.

Cadmium (Cd) is detrimental to grape growth, development, and fruit quality. Grafting is considered to be a useful method to improve plant adaptability to Cd stress in grape production. However, little information is available on how Cd stress affects grafted grapes.

Differentiation of Native Vertebral Osteomyelitis: A Comprehensive Review of Imaging Techniques and Future Applications.

Native vertebral osteomyelitis, also termed spondylodiscitis, is an antibiotic-resistant disease that requires long-term treatment. Without proper treatment, NVO can lead to severe nerve damage or even death. Therefore, it is important to accurately diagnose the cause of NVO, especially in spontaneous cases.

AaABCG20 transporter involved in cutin and wax secretion affects the initiation and development of glandular trichomes in Artemisia annua.

Glandular trichomes are specialized structures found on the surface of plants to produce specific compounds, including terpenes, alkaloids, and other organic substances. Artemisia annua, commonly known as sweet wormwood, synthesizes and stores the antimalarial drug artemisinin in glandular trichomes. Previous research indicated that increasing the glandular trichome density could enhance artemisinin production, and the cuticle synthesis affected the initiation and development of glandular trichomes in A.

Children with severe neurological symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection during Omicron pandemic in China.

Background: To analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of children with severe neurological symptoms associated with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during the Omicron pandemic in China.

Methods: This study used a questionnaire to obtain data from pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) centers in seven tertiary hospitals in Northeast China from December 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023.

Results: A total of 255 patients were confirmed to have SARS-CoV-2 infection, and 45 patients (17.

Fine mapping of the grain chalkiness quantitative trait locus qCGP6 reveals the involvement of Wx in grain chalkiness formation.

Grain chalkiness is an important index of rice appearance quality and is negatively associated with rice processing and eating quality. However, the genetic mechanism underlying chalkiness formation is largely unknown. To identify the genetic basis of chalkiness, 410 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from two representative indica rice varieties, Shuhui498 (R498) and Yihui3551 (R3551), were used to discover quantitative trait loci (QTLs).

Ethanol-Induced Ni -Intercalated Cobalt Organic Frameworks on Vanadium Pentoxide for Synergistically Enhancing the Performance of 3D-Printed Micro-Supercapacitors.

The synthesis of metal-organic framework (MOF) nanocomposites with high energy density and excellent mechanical strength is limited by the degree of lattice matching and crystal surface structure. In this study, dodecahedral ZIF-67 is synthesized uniformly on vanadium pentoxide nanowires. The influence of the coordination mode on the surface of ZIF-67 in ethanol is also investigated.

Effects of genotype and ecological environment on the community structure and function of symbiotic bacteria in rhizosphere of ginseng.

Background: Ginseng, an important traditional Chinese medicine and a new resource food, has two production modes: farmland ginseng and forestland ginseng. Ginseng faces many problems such as high soil bulk density, easy hardening, low nutrient content, reduced porosity and increased soil acidification because of continuous cropping. Increasing studies indicate that plant rhizosphere symbiotic bacteria have an important effect on plant growth and development.

Innovating a Practical Teaching Base of Landscape Architecture Major Based on the Campus Environment: A Case Study of Xuzhou University of Technology (China).

Xuzhou University of Technology is a local newly established applied undergraduate university. The construction of a practical teaching base of landscape architecture majors was faced with the problems of short construction time and lack of funds. The feasibility, necessity, process, and achievements of the construction of the practical teaching base of landscape architecture majors based on the campus environment were studied.

Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors AabHLH2 and AabHLH3 Function Antagonistically With AaMYC2 and Are Negative Regulators in Artemisinin Biosynthesis.

Plants have evolved sophisticated systems for regulating the biosynthesis of specialized phytochemicals. Artemisinin, which is a sesquiterpene lactone widely used in anti-malaria treatment, is produced by the L. plant.

A novel synthesis method of cyclopentadecanone and cyclopentadecanolide from vegetable oil.

Malania oleifera Chum is a unique renewable plant resource in China, its fruit oil has a high content of 15-tetracosenic acid, and it is a good raw material for the synthesis of cyclopentadecanone and cyclopentadecanolide. A Novel synthesis method of cyclopentadecanone and cyclopentadecanolide from vegetable oil was designed, and the synthesis yields of c cyclopentadecanone and cyclopentadecanolide were 38.5% and 63.

Thermal stability and oxidation characteristics of α-pinene, β-pinene and α-pinene/β-pinene mixture.

Turpentine is a renewable resource, has good combustion performance, and is considered to be a fuel or promising additive to diesel fuel. This is very important for the investigation of thermal stability and energy oxidation characteristics, because evaluation of energy or fuel quality assurance and use safety are necessary. The main components of turpentine are α-pinene and β-pinene, which have unsaturated double bonds and high chemical activity.

Multimodal In-training Examination in an Emergency Medicine Residency Training Program: A Longitudinal Observational Study.

Background: In-training examination (ITE) has been widely adopted as an assessment tool to measure residents' competency. We incorporated different formats of assessments into the emergency medicine (EM) residency training program to form a multimodal, multistation ITE. This study was conducted to examine the cost and effectiveness of its different testing formats.

Differential congenital cytomegalovirus infection in dichorionic diamniotic twins-A case report and literature review.

Background: Cases of differential congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in twins are rarely reported. The chance of congenital infection and the clinical outcome of monochorionic diamniotic or dichorionic diamniotic twins are highly uncertain.

Cases Presentation: We reported a case of differential congenital CMV infection in dichorionic diamniotic twins.

Bidirectional flow of the funny current (I) during the pacemaking cycle in murine sinoatrial node myocytes.

Sinoatrial node myocytes (SAMs) act as cardiac pacemaker cells by firing spontaneous action potentials (APs) that initiate each heartbeat. The funny current (I) is critical for the generation of these spontaneous APs; however, its precise role during the pacemaking cycle remains unresolved. Here, we used the AP-clamp technique to quantify I during the cardiac cycle in mouse SAMs.

High-fidelity simulation is associated with good discriminability in emergency medicine residents' in-training examinations.

In-training examinations (ITEs), arranged during residency training, evaluate the residents' performances periodically. There is limited literature focusing on the effectiveness of resident ITEs in the format of simulation-based examinations, as compared to traditional oral or written tests. Our primary objective is to investigate the effectiveness and discriminative ability of high-fidelity simulation compared with other measurement formats in emergency medicine (EM) residency training program.

LINC00511 knockdown suppresses glioma cell malignant progression through miR-15a-5p/AEBP1 axis.

Background: A strong relationship between long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 511 (LINC00511) and glioma has been previously reported but the mechanism of LINC00511 in glioma is yet to be determined. This study examined the mechanism of LINC00511 in glioma.

Methods: The expression of LINC00511 in glioma was determined by bioinformatics analysis and real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) analysis.

AaWRKY9 contributes to light- and jasmonate-mediated to regulate the biosynthesis of artemisinin in Artemisia annua.

Artemisinin, isolated from Artemisia annua, is recommended as the preferred drug to fight malaria. Previous research showed that jasmonate (JA)-mediated promotion of artemisinin accumulation depended on light. However, the mechanism underlying the interaction of light and JA in regulating artemisinin accumulation is still unknown.