Editorial Material
Oncology
Ann Hanna, Justin M. Balko
Summary: Senescence triggers significant phenotypic changes that can impact immune responses. Recent publications in Cancer Discovery, Nature, and Nature Cancer demonstrate that senescent cells, including those resulting from aging or chemotherapy, express antigen presentation machinery, present antigens, and positively engage with T cells and dendritic cells, ultimately enhancing immune activation and anti-tumor immunity.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Genlai Du, Xia Hua, Bin Xu, Huan Wang, Xin Zhou, Yong Xu
Summary: The study focused on the biocatalysis of Gluconobacter oxydans for furfural oxidation to furoic acid and developed an integrated bioprocess for the co-recycling of cells and waste fermented broth. Sorbitol played a critical role in the co-recycling process, and yeast extract cost was substituted entirely by cheaper corn extract. The furoic acid bioproduction efficiency remained high with 10.3 g/L/h productivity and 98% yield, providing a novel idea for biotechnology developments in toxic furans bioconversion and industrial fermentation.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Man Lang, Ping Li, Guangqiang Long, Fujin Yuan, Yongjie Yu, Erdeng Ma, Jun Shan, Christoph Mueller, Tongbin Zhu
Summary: Little information is available on soil nitrogen cycling in the grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau under different grazing regimes, which is required to evaluate management practices with respect to soil nitrogen availability and dynamics. In this study, it was found that continuous grazing significantly reduced the rates of nitrogen mineralization, microbial NH4+ immobilization, autotrophic nitrification, and NO3- consumption, while increasing the ratios of autotrophic nitrification to microbial NH4+ immobilization and the rates of total NO3- production to total NO3- consumption. On the other hand, grazing rest maintained a higher soil inorganic nitrogen supply capacity than continuous grazing and stimulated NO3- turnover.
Review
Polymer Science
Sravendra Rana, Manisha Solanki, Nanda Gopal Sahoo, Balaji Krishnakumar
Summary: In order to achieve sustainable development goals and reduce CO2 emissions, researchers are developing bio-based materials to replace conventional polymers. However, these bio-based materials are limited in real-time applications due to their performance, cost, and durability. To achieve a sustainable circular economy, there is a need to develop bio-vitrimeric materials with prominent properties.
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Chemistry, Physical
Fei Rao, Gangqiang Zhu, Weibin Zhang, Yunhua Xu, Baowei Cao, Xianjin Shi, Jianzhi Gao, Yuhong Huang, Yu Huang, Mirabbos Hojamberdiev
Summary: Constructing oxygen vacancies (OVs) in metal oxide semiconductors is an effective strategy to enhance photocatalytic performance by promoting the utilization of solar light and boosting the formation of surface reactive oxygen species (ROS). The study demonstrates a straightforward approach for enhancing photo-oxidative nitric oxide (NO) removal efficiency by manipulating the OV defect position in semiconductors, specifically in (BiO)2CO3 (BOC).
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Business
Johannes Loh, Tobias Kretschmer
Summary: This research examines the role of volunteer communities in providing competitive advantage to platforms and finds that a stronger competitive position is associated with higher activity and contributions. Additionally, highly productive volunteers play a crucial role in platform success.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Nicholas Roxburgh, Lindsay C. Stringer, Andrew J. Evans, Tim G. Williams, Birgit Mueller
Summary: The article proposes using SES wikis as a solution to address the challenges posed by the increasing data requirements in SES modelling studies. It describes how wikis can be used at each stage of the modelling cycle and concludes that they have the potential to significantly improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of SES modelling projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Matthew Stepney, Manda Banerji, Paul C. Hewett, Matthew J. Temple, Amy L. Rankine, James H. Matthews, Gordon T. Richards
Summary: We analyse the rest-frame UV spectra of 2531 high-redshift (3.5 < z < 4.0) quasars and study the redshift evolution of their UV line properties. The increase in C IV blueshifts with cosmological redshift can be explained by higher quasar luminosities at high redshifts. We find a similar trend between the He II equivalent width and C IV blueshift, suggesting a dependence on the quasar's spectral energy density and no evolution in the SED over the redshift range. C IV blueshifts are highest when L/L-Edd >= 0.2 and M-BH >= 10^9 M-circle dot for the entire sample.
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Emily S. Finn
Summary: The resting state paradigm in human neuroimaging represents a shift from traditional task-based studies, but the value of exploring rest further is uncertain. While rest remains dominant in many subfields, data from tasks have shown benefits and insights into both mind and brain. Emphasizing grounded experiments over rest could accelerate progress in human neuroscience.
TRENDS IN COGNITIVE SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lili Jin, Ying Liu, Yifan Wu, Yi Huang, Dianbao Zhang
Summary: Chromatin modifications are crucial for gene expression regulation. REST, a repressor element-1 silencing transcription factor, plays a significant role in gene transcription regulation by binding to chromatin and recruiting chromatin-modifying enzymes. Dysregulation of REST is associated with various diseases and cancers, and targeted strategies have been developed. This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the research progress in understanding the effects and mechanisms of REST in physiological and pathological contexts, aiming to identify potential therapeutic targets for related diseases.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mattia Bessone, Lambert Booto, Antonio R. Santos, Hjalmar S. Kuehl, Barbara Fruth
Summary: This study investigates the effects of climate change and behavioral factors on nest decay time of bonobos, using Bayesian gamma survival model and logistic regression method. The research reveals a trend of longer decay times in bonobo nests in recent years, with storms being the main factor influencing decay time. Additionally, evidence suggests that bonobo nesting behavior is adapted to climate conditions, particularly in response to unpredictable harsh precipitation.
Review
Polymer Science
Tariq Aziz, Asmat Ullah, Amjad Ali, Muhammad Shabeer, Muhammad Naeem Shah, Fazal Haq, Mudassir Iqbal, Roh Ullah, Farman Ullah Khan
Summary: Bio-based polymers have emerged as a promising alternative to petroleum-based polymers in various industries. Although they have desirable properties such as biodegradability and non-toxicity, their performance still falls short of end-use requirements. Incorporating nanosized reinforcement can greatly improve the properties and commercial potential of bio-polymers. Bio-based polymers can serve as a substitute for petroleum-based fibers, and the application of smart nanoparticles is size-dependent.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Computer Science, Software Engineering
Claudia-Lavinia Ignat, Luc Andre, Gerald Oster
Summary: This paper proposes the idea of using real-time collaboration in wiki systems and presents an automatic merging solution adapted for rich content wikis. The proposed solution relies on an operational transformation algorithm defined for high level operations capturing user actions.
CONCURRENCY AND COMPUTATION-PRACTICE & EXPERIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ting Pan, Yang Shi, Nan Zhao, Jianyun Xiong, Yuqing Xiao, Hongbao Xin, Baojun Li
Summary: This study introduces a noncontact delivery platform based on bio-micromotor tweezers that can achieve precise control over bio-cargos in bio-microenvironments with minimal invasiveness, flexible controllability, and full biocompatibility. This approach effectively reduces biological damages and enables targeted drug delivery into single cancer cells. Such bio-micromotor tweezers hold great potential for diverse biomedical applications including targeted drug/cell delivery, drug testing, accurate diagnosis, and precise therapy.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Zachary M. M. Weil, Julia T. T. Ivey, Kate Karelina
Summary: Rest after traumatic brain injury has a long history and is still recommended, although the rationale was not historically grounded in theory or empirical data. The definition and parameters of rest have evolved over time, including recommendations to avoid various stimuli and cognitive effort. The modern conception of rest aims at preventing reinjury and reducing metabolic demands on injured tissue.
JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA
(2023)