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Microbiology
Valeria Ferraro, Giuseppe Venturella, Fortunato Cirlincione, Giulia Mirabile, Maria Letizia Gargano, Pasqualina Colasuonno
Summary: This article presents an updated version of the first Sicilian checklist of macrofungi, with a collection of 1919 infraspecific taxa from different ecosystems. Ectomycorrhizal fungi are the most represented ecological category.
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Chemistry, Physical
Philip M. Walker
Summary: This paper outlines the relationship between nuclear and atomic transitions and discusses examples of using external electromagnetic radiation to manipulate nuclear transitions associated with isomers.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Automation & Control Systems
Mark W. Spong, Seth Hutchinson, M. Vidyasagar
Summary: IEEE Control Systems welcomes suggestions for book reviews.
IEEE CONTROL SYSTEMS MAGAZINE
(2022)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
V. D. Bychkov, L. V. Bychkova, J. Madej
Summary: The catalog summarizes information on magnetic field variability of 357 stars, with the majority being magnetic Ap and Bp stars. The curves are presented in uniform form, and the magnetic properties are shown in tables and graphics, facilitating the study of star rotation axis orientation and magnetic field interaction with the interstellar medium.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2021)
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Takuji Gotoda, Takuji Akamatsu, Seiichiro Abe, Masaaki Shimatani, Yousuke Nakai, Waku Hatta, Naoki Hosoe, Yoshimasa Miura, Ryoji Miyahara, Daisuke Yamaguchi, Naohisa Yoshida, Yosuke Kawaguchi, Shinsaku Fukuda, Hajime Isomoto, Atsushi Irisawa, Yasushi Iwao, Toshio Uraoka, Miyuki Yokota, Takeo Nakayama, Kazuma Fujimoto, Haruhiro Inoue
Summary: Sedation in gastroenterological endoscopy is an important medical option in routine clinical care. The revised Guidelines for sedation in gastroenterological endoscopy provide up-to-date evidence to support on-site clinical decision-making, taking into consideration patient preferences, age, complications, social conditions, and physician discretion.
DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY
(2021)
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Optics
Jie Feng, Yaojun Li, Junhao Tan, Wenzhao Wang, Yifei Li, Xiaopeng Zhang, Yue Meng, Xulei Ge, Feng Liu, Wenchao Yan, Changbo Fu, Liming Chen, Jie Zhang
Summary: By using a laser plasma wakefield, ultrahigh charge and current electron beams can be accelerated, which is important for various applications such as efficient production of short-lived nuclear isomers. However, the beam loading effect limits the electron charge in a single plasma bubble. In this study, a tightly focused intense laser pulse was used to produce a collimated electron beam with twenty nanocoulombs, tens-of-MeV energy, and hundred-kiloampere current from a chain of plasma bubbles in the saturated injection regime. This intense electron beam was then employed to excite indium nuclear isomers with an ultrahigh peak rate via photonuclear reaction.
LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nadiia I. Gumerova, Annette Rompel
Summary: This article introduces a method for studying the coordination phenomena of complex polyatomic ions and develops a speciation atlas containing 10 commonly used polyoxometalates. The atlas provides a database and predictive model for other polyoxometalates, revealing the potential of polyoxometalates in biological and catalytic applications.
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Physics, Nuclear
R. Orlandi, H. Makii, K. Nishio, K. Hirose, M. Asai, K. Tsukada, T. K. Sato, Y. Ito, F. Suzaki, Y. Nagame, A. N. Andreyev, E. Ideguchi, N. Aoi, T. T. Pham, S. Q. Yan, Y. P. Shen, B. Gao, G. Li
Summary: The nuclear structure of 248Cf was studied using Ge and LaBr3 detectors to detect gamma rays emitted. More than ten new gamma-ray transitions were observed, and lifetimes of excited states were measured. The study found a lifetime of 6.7(2) ns for the known bandhead of the 2- octupole vibrational band at 592 keV, and a new isomeric state with a lifetime of 16.8(5) ns.
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Clinical Neurology
Andrew J. Solomon, Ruth Ann Marrie, Shanthi Viswanathan, Jorge Correale, Melinda Magyari, Neil P. Robertson, Deanna R. Saylor, Wendy Kaye, Lindsay Rechtman, Eunchan Bae, Russell Shinohara, Rachel King, Joanna Laurson-Doube, Anne Helme
Summary: Recent data suggest increasing global prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS), but diagnostic delays persist. This study assessed the barriers to expedited MS diagnosis worldwide and found lack of awareness of MS symptoms, lack of availability of knowledgeable health care professionals, and lack of specialist medical equipment or diagnostic tests to be the main barriers. The adoption of updated diagnostic criteria was also limited.
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Physics, Nuclear
V Bothe, S. K. Tandel, S. G. Wahid, P. C. Srivastava, Bharti Bhoy, P. Chowdhury, R. V. F. Janssens, F. G. Kondev, M. P. Carpenter, T. Lauritsen, D. Seweryniak, S. Zhu
Summary: Isomers with three- and five-nucleon-hole configurations have been established in 203Tl. The levels above the long-lived isomer have been identified through a delayed-prompt γ-γ coincidence measurement. Empirical and shell-model calculations were performed to describe the observed states which are found to be of intrinsic character.
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Nuclear Science & Technology
Alexander Petrocelli, Robert A. Bettinger, Noah C. Kutz, Carl Hartsfield
Summary: The 2010s witnessed a renewed international interest in space operations, with a focus on lunar missions, commercial lunar projects, and efforts towards Mars and deeper space exploration. As space beyond the near-Earth orbital regimes becomes more competitive and congested, reliable nuclear systems are seen as promising technologies for generating power and propulsion. This work presents an atlas that defines the historical and proposed uses of nuclear power in space operations and exploration, discussing its applications in electrical power generation, propulsion, resource extraction, and space control and planetary defense missions within different spatial zones.
PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Inti Vanmechelen, Annika Danielsson, Cecilia Lidbeck, Kristina Tedroff, Elegast Monbaliu, Lena Krumlinde-Sundholm
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop a shortened and more user-friendly second edition of the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale (DIS-II) to assess dystonia and choreoathetosis, and evaluate its construct validity and reliability. The DIS-II showed good construct validity and reliability in evaluating dystonia and choreoathetosis in individuals with dyskinetic cerebral palsy or inherited/idiopathic dystonia.
DEVELOPMENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILD NEUROLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Norberto E. E. Naal-Ruiz, Luz M. M. Alonso-Valerdi, David I. I. Ibarra-Zarate, Alba Serrano-Cena, Gustavo Navas-Reascos
Summary: This study aims to validate the IADS-2 database and additional sounds in a sample from the Mexican population. Results were consistent with previous research, but differences were found in terms of gender and geographic region.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Family Studies
Jessica Sprague-Jones, Kirstie Bash, Pallavi Singh, Casandra Firman
Summary: This article provides an overview of the translation and initial results of the Spanish Protective Factor Survey, 2nd Edition (SPFS-2), which is a translated version of the validated self-report measure of family-level protective factors. The findings suggest that the SPFS-2 functions similarly to the original English version. Future research aims to gather feedback from programs serving Spanish-speaking families and conduct field tests with the intended population of caregivers.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Li-Sha Ma, Zhen-Dong Sun
Summary: The conversion of nuclear spin isomers in methanol can be explained by the coupling of angular momenta between torsion and overall rotation in methods like the rho-axis method and the internal axis method.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2021)