Discovery of a p-Type Thermoelectric Material in the [Bi][BiQ] Family through the Regulation of Carrier Concentration.

In recent years, many potential n-type near-room-temperature thermoelectric materials belonging to the [Bi][BiQ] family have been discovered, whereas new p-type thermoelectric materials are relatively rare. In this study, Sb is doped based on n-type BiSbTe by adjusting the carrier concentration and then transforms the materials into p-type thermoelectric materials. A novel p-type near-room-temperature thermoelectric material, BiSbTe, is discovered in this family.

Possibility of diagnosing rotator cuff tears in areas with scarce medical resources: can non-standard anteroposterior radiographs accurately predict rotator cuff tears?

Background: Due to the scarcity and high cost of MRI in resource-constrained regions, prompt diagnosis and treatment of rotator cuff tears remain problematic in these areas. Therefore, extensive research has been conducted to predict rotator cuff tears using simple and affordable anteroposterior radiographs. It remains unclear whether non-standard anteroposterior radiographs would have a notable impact on the preciseness of the diagnosis.

Highly Ordered Hierarchical Macro-Mesoporous Carbon-Supported Cobalt Electrocatalyst for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives have been extensively employed in Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) catalysts due to their significantly larger specific surface areas, distinct metal centers, and well-organized porous structures. However, the microporous structure of MOFs and their derivatives presents mass transfer resistance, limiting their further development. Drawing inspiration from hierarchical structures allowing for the transport and exchange of substances in the biological world, we designed and fabricated biomimetic layered porous structures within ZIF-67 and its derivatives.

Polymorphisms and NIHL: a systematic review and meta-analyses.

Background: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) has always been a global public health problem, which is related to noise exposure and genetic factors. Many researchers have tried to identify the polymorphisms that cause different individuals' susceptibility to NIHL. We conducted a meta-analysis of the most frequently studied polymorphisms to identify those genes that may be associated with NIHL and may provide value in risk prevention.