0-Dimensional/1-dimensional S-scheme AgS/BiSI hetero-structured photocatalyst for superb Cr(VI) reduction under full spectrum irradiation.

Developing ultraviolet (UV), visible (Vis) and near-infrared (NIR) responsive photocatalysts for Cr(VI) reduction is valuable. Herein, a 0-dimensional/1-dimensional (0D/1D) S-scheme AgS/BiSI hetero-structured photocatalyst was successfully synthesized, which displays greatly enhanced Cr(VI) removal activity either under UV, Vis or NIR light irradiation. In-situ characterization technique and theoretical calculation confirm that an internal electric field (IEF), directing from AgS to BiSI, exists between the interface, which facilitates the spatial-oriented separation of photoirradiated carriers.

Heterogeneity of population exposure to particulate matter pollution and its socioeconomic driving mechanism in Shaanxi Province, China.

The rapid pace of economic and social development has led to a surge of particulate matter (PM) pollution incidents, which is detrimental to human health. Air quality in China has improved in recent years, but differences in PM exposure remain due to spatial heterogeneity in pollution and population. The identification of socioeconomic factors associated with PM pollution has attracted widespread attention.

Ultrasensitive on-site colorimetric detection of Campylobacter in oyster with a portable biosensing platform based on hydroxamate/Fe-violurate chromogenic reaction and smartphone.

The contamination of Campylobacter in shellfish poses a health risk for its pathogenicity associated with campylobacteriosis. However, an efficient method to detect this risk is unavailable. Herein, we introduce a portable colorimetric biosensing platform that comprises three modules: an enrichment module 1, a binding and transduction module 2, and a smartphone-based module 3.

Correlation Analysis of the Transcriptome and Gut Microbiota in Resistance to .

is a major pathogenic bacterium that poses a significant threat to salmonid fish. Yadong County, located in the Xizang Autonomous Region, is renowned for its characteristic industry of aquaculture. In recent years, the outbreak of Bacterial Gill Disease (BGD) has led to substantial economic losses for farmers.

Closed reduction by robot with different modes: Experimental study on tibial fracture specimen.

Purpose: This paper evaluates the accuracy and safety of a long bone fracture reduction robot under different surgical modes.

Methods: A long bone fracture reduction robot system was developed, which can be controlled via an autonomous surgical mode or a master-slave surgical mode. Reduction experiments were conducted on a long bone cadaver specimen.

Effects of Different Farming Modes on Growth and Intestinal Microbial Community.

The gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in upholding intestinal health, fostering intestinal development, fortifying organisms against pathogen intrusion, regulating nutrient absorption, and managing the body's lipid metabolism. However, the influence of different cultivation modes on the growth indices and intestinal microbes of remains underexplored. In this study, we employed high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics techniques to scrutinize the intestinal microbiota in three farming modes: traditional pond aquaculture (TPA), recirculating aquaculture (RA), and flow-through aquaculture (FTA).

Force/position tracking control of fracture reduction robot based on nonlinear disturbance observer and neural network.

Background: For the fracture reduction robot, the position tracking accuracy and compliance are affected by dynamic loads from muscle stretching, uncertainties in robot dynamics models, and various internal and external disturbances.

Methods: A control method that integrates a Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBFNN) with Nonlinear Disturbance Observer is proposed to enhance position tracking accuracy. Additionally, an admittance control is employed for force tracking to enhance the robot's compliance, thereby improving the safety.

METTL3-mediated mA methylation of DNMT1 promotes the progression of non-small cell lung cancer by regulating the DNA methylation of FOXO3a.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of DNA methylation of Fork Head Box O3 (FOXO3a) on the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Methods: The expressions of FOXO3a, DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1), METTL3, and EMT-related proteins (E-cadherin and N-cadherin) were measured. The influence of 5-Aza-dC and DNMT1 on the methylation level in the promoter region of FOXO3a was examined through the application of methylation-specific PCR (MSP).

Elevation-dependent pattern of net CO uptake across China.

The elevation gradient has long been known to be vital in shaping the structure and function of terrestrial ecosystems, but little is known about the elevation-dependent pattern of net CO uptake, denoted by net ecosystem productivity (NEP). Here, by analyzing data from 203 eddy covariance sites across China, we report a negative linear elevation-dependent pattern of NEP, collectively shaped by varying hydrothermal factors, nutrient supply, and ecosystem types. Furthermore, the NEP shows a higher temperature sensitivity in high-elevation environments (3000-5000 m) compared with the lower-elevation environments (<3000 m).

Discovery of novel urea derivatives as ferroptosis and autophagy inducer for human colon cancer treatment.

A series of novel urea derivatives were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their inhibitory activities against HT-29 cells, and structure-activity relationships (SAR) were summarized. Compound 10p stood out from these derivatives, exhibiting the most potent antiproliferative activity. Further biological studies demonstrated that 10p arrested cell cycle at G2/M phase via regulating cell cycle-related proteins CDK1 and Cyclin B1.

A target tracking method based on adaptive occlusion judgment and model updating strategy.

Target tracking is an important research in the field of computer vision. Despite the rapid development of technology, difficulties still remain in balancing the overall performance for target occlusion, motion blur, . To address the above issue, we propose an improved kernel correlation filter tracking algorithm with adaptive occlusion judgement and model updating strategy (called Aojmus) to achieve robust target tracking.

Effect of open versus video-assisted thoracoscopy on perioperative outcomes and survival for cases of thymic carcinomas and thymic neuroendocrine tumors.

Background: The oncology-related indices between open and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for thymic carcinomas (TCs) and thymic neuroendocrine tumors (TNETs) remain unclear.

Methods: Propensity score matching (PSM) and multivariate Cox proportional risk models were used to evaluate the perioperative outcomes and survival rates of patients undergoing open and VATS for TCs and TNETs at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University Hospital, between 2009 and 2018.

Results: Of the total 126 cases of TCs and TNETs, VATS treatment was used in 39 (30.

A Nickel Dissolution Process for Multilayer Electroforming to Achieve Ultrahigh Adhesion Strength.

Multilayer electroforming has a high potential to produce Ni/Ni layer structured metal walls with excellent material properties and a high thickness uniformity. However, Ni is easily oxidized in air, which fundamentally leads to a low adhesion strength between the Ni layers. Here, a novel in situ treatment is proposed for improving the adhesion performance between Ni layers.

A carbon-11 labeled imidazo[1,2-]pyridine derivative as a new potential PET probe targeting PI3K/mTOR in cancer.

The PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway is frequently dysregulated in cancer due to its central role in cell growth, survival, and proliferation. Overactivation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway may occur through varying mechanisms including mutations, gene amplification, and upstream signaling events, ultimately resulting in cancer. Therefore, PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway has emerged as an attractive target for cancer therapy and imaging.

Pediatric deep venous thrombosis associated with Staphylococcus aureus osteomyelitis.

Introduction: Our objective was to evaluate clinical features of children with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Methodology: We analyzed 4 years of medical records of patients with AHO and DVT caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and compared clinical and biochemical characteristics of AHO with and without DVT, as well as patients whose DVT dissolved in ≥ 3 weeks.

One-pot synthesis of 2D Ag/BiOCl/BiOCO S-scheme heterojunction with oxygen vacancy for photocatalytic disinfection of Fusarium graminearum in vitro and in vivo.

2D Ag/BiOCl/BiOCO S-scheme heterojunction was prepared with oxygen vacancy (OVs) via one-pot hydrothermal method. The XRD and XPS analysis indicated the synthesized sample contained Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) instead of Ag ions. The SEM and HRTEM pictures showed that BiOCl/BiOCO nanosheets were modified with AgNPs.

A robust HD-sEMG sensor suitable for convenient acquisition of muscle activity in clinical post-stroke dysphagia.

A flexible high-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) sensor combined with an adaptive algorithm was used to collect and analyze the swallowing activities of patients with Post-stroke dysphagia.The electrode frame, modified electrode, and bonded substrate of the sensor were fabricated using a flexible printed circuit process, controlled drop coating, and molding, respectively. The adaptation algorithm was achieved by using Laplace and Teager-Kaiser energy operators to extract active segments, a cross-correlation coefficient matrix (CCCM) to evaluate synergy, and multi-frame real-time dynamic root mean square (RMS) to visualize spatiotemporal information to screen lesions and level of dysphagia.

Applying OHSA to Detect Road Accident Blackspots.

With increasing numbers of crashes and injuries, understanding traffic accident spatial patterns and identifying blackspots is critical to improve overall road safety. This study aims at detecting blackspots using optimized hot spot analysis (OHSA). Traffic accidents were classified by their participants and severity to explore the relationship between blackspots and different types of accidents.

Facet-Dependent Activation of Oxalic Acid over Magnetic Recyclable FeS for Efficient Pollutant Removal under Visible Light Irradiation: Enhanced Catalytic Activity, DFT Calculations, and Mechanism Insight.

Photo-Fenton-like reaction based on oxalic acid (OA) activation is a promising method for the fast degradation of pollutants due to the low cost and safety. Hence, the magnetic recyclable greigite (FeS) with the exposed {011} facet (FS-011) was prepared using a facile one-pot hydrothermal method and activated OA under visible light irradiation for pollutant removal, in which the removal efficiency values of FS-011 for metronidazole (MNZ) and hexavalent chromium were 2.02 and 1.

The role of costimulatory molecules in glioma biology and immune microenvironment.

Extensive research showed costimulatory molecules regulate tumor progression. Nevertheless, a small amount of literature has concentrated on the potential prognostic and therapeutic effects of costimulatory molecules in patients with glioma. The data were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) database, and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database for bioinformatics analysis.

High-resolution volumetric information fusion for depth of field enhancement in photoacoustic microscopy.

Optical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy suffers from limited depth of field due to the strongly focused laser beam. Here, a novel volumetric information fusion is proposed to achieve large volumetric and high-resolution imaging. First, three-dimensional stationary wavelet transform was performed on the multi-focus data to obtain eight wavelet coefficients.

Novel Z-scheme AgI/SbWO heterostructure for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants under visible light: Interfacial electron transfer pathway, DFT calculation and mechanism unveiling.

Developing highly efficient heterostructured photocatalysts with robust redox ability is of great significance to wastewater purification. Herein, a novel Z-scheme AgI/SbWO heterojunction was successfully constructed via a chemical-precipitation method. The Z-scheme system can serve as a highly efficient photocatalyst for degradation of organic pollutants in water.