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Soil Science
Richard Huggett
Summary: There are different definitions of soil and regolith, with the traditional view seeing soil as the top part of the regolith. However, some research suggests that soil and regolith are the same and the regolith should be included in soil classification schemes. The connections between soil and regolith are also important in the contexts of the Earth System and the Critical Zone.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Francesco Ambrosio, Filippo De Angelis, Alejandro R. Goni
Summary: Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are solution-processed materials that have revolutionized photovoltaics with their exceptional photoconversion efficiencies. The debate surrounding the existence of ferroelectricity in MHPs and its impact on photovoltaic activity is still ongoing. In this review, we critically analyze recent experimental and theoretical results and propose an alternative interpretation based on ferroelasticity instead of ferroelectricity. We also emphasize that the ferroic behavior in MHPs would not significantly affect the physics of photogenerated charge carriers at room temperature or higher due to competing effects.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lisa Feldman Barrett
Summary: The analysis of over 6 million YouTube videos shows that people around the world tend to make similar facial expressions in similar social contexts, bringing data science into the debate on the universality of emotion categories.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ning Sun, Jieshan Qiu, Bin Xu
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the Na-storage mechanism in hard carbons as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries, focusing on Na-storage active sites and related models, and offers guidance for designing high-performance anodes.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Laura Klement, Julia Drube
Summary: FLT3 mutations are common in AML and the use of FLT3 inhibitors is a common treatment option. However, the development of resistance against the inhibitors is a major challenge. The CXCL12/CXCR4 axis may play a role in leukemic cell survival in the bone marrow microenvironment. Current research is insufficient to determine the interaction between FLT3 and CXCR4 in leukemia progression, and systematic analyses in model cell systems are needed.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sonia M. R. Vasconcelos, Angela Esher, Carmen Penido, Cleide Lima, Karina A. Rocha, Maria Julia M. Antunes, Mariana D. Ribeiro, Marlise Pedrotti
Summary: Human challenge trials involving deliberate infection of volunteers with SARS-CoV-2 should spark broader discussions on research ethics and participants' motivations.
Editorial Material
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Sasha Deutsch-Link, Andrew M. Moon
Summary: The use of serum ammonia testing in hepatic encephalopathy (HE) has been controversial in the field of hepatology. Despite its importance in the pathophysiology of HE, the complexity of serum ammonia testing can pose challenges in laboratory collection and interpretation. This study proposes a nuanced approach to ammonia testing in HE, highlighting its limited clinical benefit in scenarios with high or low pretest probability for HE, but potential usefulness in uncertain cases. The development of standardized approaches to serum ammonia collection, processing, and interpretation should be a focus of future research.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Business
Giacomo Marzi, Francesco Ciampi, Daniele Dalli, Marina Dabic
Summary: This article provides an overview of recent NPD management literature, identifying five key research clusters focusing on NPD process, knowledge integration, strategic alignment, user involvement, and supplier engagement. Promising research areas with limited exploration were also highlighted, along with suggestions for further research to address existing gaps in the field.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Social Issues
Zhi Ming Tan, Nikita Aggarwal, Josh Cowls, Jessica Morley, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Luciano Floridi
Summary: The gig economy is rapidly expanding and reshaping the nature of work, bringing along significant ethical challenges. The EU initiative to address these challenges is a positive step, but further deliberation and policy response is needed to tackle issues such as algorithmic control and discrimination faced by gig workers.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Azeem Majeed, Simon Hodes
Summary: The debate on whether GPs should be directly employed by the NHS has been sparked by the pandemic. Azeem Majeed argues for correcting a flawed model, while Simon Hodes believes that partnerships are still the best model for primary care.
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Claire Delnatte, Emmanuel Roze, Pierre Pouget, Cecile Gallea, Quentin Welniarz
Summary: Free will has long been a topic of discussion in philosophy and science. Recent advances in neuroscience, however, pose a threat to the common understanding of free will by challenging the notions of determinism and mental causation. This article presents classical philosophical positions on these concepts and explores how neuroscience can contribute to the ongoing debate. Ultimately, the current evidence is deemed insufficient to undermine the existence of free will.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Erica Aloe
Summary: This article aims to promote the debate on methods for measuring time and income poverty. In the past fifteen years, several studies have attempted to measure multidimensional deprivation, including time poverty. Despite the initial presentation of the Levy Institute Measure of Time and Income Poverty (LIMTIP) over a decade ago, it has only been used in reports and not empirically discussed in an academic article. This article fills this gap by comparing LIMTIP with other measures and applying it to Italy, exploring the linkages between gendered time allocation, employment patterns, and household wellbeing.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Emma E. Don, Velja Mijatovic, Judith A. F. Huirne
Summary: Fibroids are common gynecologic abnormalities that can cause various symptoms and are associated with infertility. This article proposes seven hypotheses on how fibroids may reduce fertility and discusses their impact on early pregnancy loss. The current surgical treatments for fibroids do not target their pathophysiology, highlighting the need for research and development of pharmaceutical treatments specifically for fibroids.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Joanne V. Hickey, Eileen R. Giardino
Summary: This article introduces an important report from 2022, which examines the current state of DNP graduates in both practice and academia. The report's key findings, conclusions, and recommendations provide an updated understanding of DNP education and practice, as well as suggestions for improvement. The article focuses on the significance of the DNP Project in developing clinical leaders and scholars to improve healthcare outcomes.
JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
(2023)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mahmoud Aldyab, Tony El Jabbour, Megan Parilla, Hwajeong Lee
Summary: Various benign conditions can mimic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and thorough histologic examination, immunohistochemical staining, and molecular markers are crucial for accurate diagnosis. Specific immunohistochemical markers, such as SMAD4, can aid in distinguishing PDAC. Mutations, especially in the KRAS oncogene, along with additional mutations in tumor suppressor genes like CDKN2A, TP53, and SMAD4, play a role in neoplastic progression and prognosis assessment in PDAC.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2021)