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2. Preparation of imidazolium ionic liquid functionalized paper membrane for selective extraction of caffeic acid and its structural and functional analogues from Taraxaci Herba.
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Han X, Li S, Sun X, Zhang J, Zhang X, and Bi X
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- Paper, Solid Phase Extraction methods, Limit of Detection, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid methods, Plant Extracts chemistry, Reproducibility of Results, Caffeic Acids chemistry, Caffeic Acids isolation & purification, Ionic Liquids chemistry, Imidazoles chemistry, Membranes, Artificial
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In the search for pharmaceutically active compounds from natural products, it is crucial and challenging to develop separation or purification methods that target not only structurally similar compounds but also those with specific pharmaceutical functions. The adsorption-based method is widely employed in this field and holds potential for this application, given the diverse range of functional monomers that can be chosen based on structural or functional selectivity. In this work, an imidazolium ionic liquid (IL) modified paper membrane was synthesized via microwave reaction. Caffeic acid (CA), with potential interactions with imidazolium IL and a representative component of phenolic acids in Taraxaci Herba, was chosen as a target compound. After optimization of synthesis and extraction parameters, the resulting extraction membrane could be used to quantitatively analyze CA at ng/ml level, and to extract CA's analogues from the sample matrix. Cheminformatics confirmed the presence of structural and functional similarity among these extracted compounds. This study offers a novel approach to preparing a readily synthesized extraction membrane capable of isolating compounds with structural and functional analogies, as well as developing a membrane solid-phase extraction-based analytical method for natural products., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2024
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3. Structure‐Foldable and Performance‐Tailorable PI Paper‐Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators Processed and Controlled by Laser‐Induced Graphene
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Weixiong Yang, Mingguang Han, Fu Liu, Dan Wang, Yan Gao, Guantao Wang, Xilun Ding, and Sida Luo
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energy harvesting ,laser‐induced graphene ,paper electronics ,tactile sensors ,triboelectric nanogenerators ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Laser‐induced graphene (LIG) technology has provided a new manufacturing strategy for the rapid and scalable assembling of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG). However, current LIG‐based TENG commonly rely on polymer films, e.g., polyimide (PI) as both friction material and carbon precursor of electrodes, which limit the structural diversity and performance escalation due to its incapability of folding and creasing. Using specialized PI paper composed of randomly distributed PI fibers to substantially enhance its foldability, this work creates a new type of TENG, which are structurally foldable and stackable, and performance tailorable. First, by systematically investigating the laser power‐regulated performance of single‐unit TENG, the open‐circuit voltage can be effectively improved. By further exploiting the folding process, multiple TENG units can be assembled together to form multi‐layered structures to continuously expand the open‐circuit voltage from 5.3 to 34.4 V cm−2, as the increase of friction units from 1 to 16. Last, by fully utilizing the unique structure and performance, representative energy‐harvesting and smart‐sensing applications are demonstrated, including a smart shoe to recognize running motions and power LEDs, a smart leaf to power a thermometer by wind, a matrix sensor to recognize writing trajectories, as well as a smart glove to recognize different objects.
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4. Rapid and simultaneous determination of curcuminoids and gingerols in food products containing turmeric and ginger using paper spray mass spectrometry.
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Bartella L, Mazzotti F, Talarico IR, Santoro I, and Di Donna L
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- Reproducibility of Results, Limit of Detection, Catechols analysis, Food Analysis methods, Curcumin analysis, Curcumin analogs & derivatives, Paper, Zingiber officinale chemistry, Curcuma chemistry, Tandem Mass Spectrometry methods, Fatty Alcohols analysis
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Turmeric and ginger are extensively employed as functional ingredients due to their high content of curcuminoids and gingerols, considered the key bioactive compounds found in these roots. In this study, we present an innovative and fast method for the assay of curcuminoids and gingerols in different foods containing the two spices, with the aim of monitoring the quality of products from a nutraceutical perspective. The proposed approach is based on paper spray tandem mass spectrometry coupled with the use of a labeled internal standard, which has permitted to achieve the best results in terms of specificity and accuracy. All the calculated analytical parameters were satisfactory; accuracy values are around 100% for all spiked samples and the precision data result lower than 15%. The protocol was applied to several real samples, and to demonstrate its robustness and reliability, the results were compared to those arising from the common liquid chromatographic method., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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5. High‐rate metal‐free MXene microsupercapacitors on paper substrates
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Han Xue, Po‐Han Huang, Lee‐Lun Lai, Yingchun Su, Axel Strömberg, Gaolong Cao, Yuzhu Fan, Sergiy Khartsev, Mats Göthelid, Yan‐Ting Sun, Jonas Weissenrieder, Kristinn B. Gylfason, Frank Niklaus, and Jiantong Li
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direct ink writing ,femtosecond laser scribing ,MXene ,on‐paper microsupercapacitors ,PEDOT:PSS ,ultrahigh rate capability ,Production of electric energy or power. Powerplants. Central stations ,TK1001-1841 - Abstract
Abstract MXene is a promising energy storage material for miniaturized microbatteries and microsupercapacitors (MSCs). Despite its superior electrochemical performance, only a few studies have reported MXene‐based ultrahigh‐rate (>1000 mV s−1) on‐paper MSCs, mainly due to the reduced electrical conductance of MXene films deposited on paper. Herein, ultrahigh‐rate metal‐free on‐paper MSCs based on heterogeneous MXene/poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene)‐poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)‐stack electrodes are fabricated through the combination of direct ink writing and femtosecond laser scribing. With a footprint area of only 20 mm2, the on‐paper MSCs exhibit excellent high‐rate capacitive behavior with an areal capacitance of 5.7 mF cm−2 and long cycle life (>95% capacitance retention after 10,000 cycles) at a high scan rate of 1000 mV s−1, outperforming most of the present on‐paper MSCs. Furthermore, the heterogeneous MXene/PEDOT:PSS electrodes can interconnect individual MSCs into metal‐free on‐paper MSC arrays, which can also be simultaneously charged/discharged at 1000 mV s−1, showing scalable capacitive performance. The heterogeneous MXene/PEDOT:PSS stacks are a promising electrode structure for on‐paper MSCs to serve as ultrafast miniaturized energy storage components for emerging paper electronics.
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6. Oil blotting paper for formalin fixation increases endoscopic ultrasound‐guided tissue acquisition‐collected sample volumes on glass slides
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Takuo Yamai, Kenji Ikezawa, Yusuke Seiki, Ko Watsuji, Yasuharu Kawamoto, Takeru Hirao, Kazuma Daiku, Shingo Maeda, Makiko Urabe, Yugo Kai, Ryoji Takada, Kaori Mukai, Tasuku Nakabori, Hiroyuki Uehara, Sayoko Tsuzaki, Ayumi Ryu, Satoshi Tanada, Shigenori Nagata, and Kazuyoshi Ohkawa
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comprehensive genomic profiling ,fine‐needle aspiration ,fine‐needle biopsy ,formalin fixation ,oil blotting paper ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Objectives Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided tissue acquisition (EUS‐TA) is used for pathological diagnosis and obtaining samples for molecular testing, facilitating the initiation of targeted therapies in patients with pancreatic cancer. However, samples obtained via EUS‐TA are often insufficient, requiring more efforts to improve sampling adequacy for molecular testing. Therefore, this study investigated the use of oil blotting paper for formalin fixation of samples obtained via EUS‐TA. Methods This prospective study enrolled 42 patients who underwent EUS‐TA for pancreatic cancer between September 2020 and February 2022 at the Osaka International Cancer Institute. After a portion of each sample obtained via EUS‐TA was separated for routine histological evaluation, the residual samples were divided into filter paper and oil blotting paper groups for analysis. Accordingly, filter paper and oil blotting paper were used for the formalin fixation process. The total tissue, nuclear, and cytoplasm areas of each sample were quantitatively evaluated using virtual slides, and the specimen volume and histological diagnosis of each sample were evaluated by an expert pathologist. Results All cases were cytologically diagnosed as adenocarcinoma. The area ratios of the total tissue, nuclear, and cytoplasmic portions were significantly larger in the oil blotting paper group than in the filter paper group. The frequency of cases with large amount of tumor cells was significantly higher in the oil blotting paper group (33.3%) than in the filter paper group (11.9%) (p = 0.035). Conclusions Oil blotting paper can increase the sample volume obtained via EUS‐TA on glass slides and improve sampling adequacy for molecular testing.
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7. Model moisture transport in oil‐paper insulation of transformer: Theory and experiment
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Junjie Zhou, Zhicheng Wu, Yiran Guo, Rui Zhang, Wenbing Zhu, and Qiaogen Zhang
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract The insulation performance of oil paper insulation is significantly affected by moisture such that monitoring moisture content is important. However, it is difficult to obtain the moisture content accurately due to its dynamic change under multi physical fields. Studying the moisture transportation in oil paper insulation under multi physical fields becomes a vital method in solving the problem. A multi physical model describing moisture migration was proposed, which considered the effects of temperature on moisture in different existing states in oil‐immersed paper (OIP). The temperature distribution formed a vapour pressure gradient to drive moisture migration and affected migration speed. Then, experiments and simulations of moisture migration were performed, which showed that the experiments were in good agreement with simulation. The results revealed that the temperature gradient caused uneven moisture distribution and the increased temperature reduced OIP moisture content. The established model could fully characterise moisture migration under temperature gradient, which provided a theoretical reference for predicting the risk of partial dampness and evaluating insulation performance.
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8. Integrated Ink Printing Paper Based Self‐Powered Electrochemical Multimodal Biosensing (IFP−Multi) with ChatGPT–Bioelectronic Interface for Personalized Healthcare Management
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Chuanyin Xiong, Weihua Dang, Qi Yang, Qiusheng Zhou, Mengxia Shen, Qiancheng Xiong, Meng An, Xue Jiang, Yonghao Ni, and Xianglin Ji
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ChatGPT–bioelectronic interface ,electrochemical multimodal device ,multimodal biosensing ,paper based ,personal healthcare ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Personalized healthcare management is an emerging field that requires the development of environment‐friendly, integrated, and electrochemical multimodal devices. In this study, the concept of integrated paper‐based biosensors (IFP−Multi) for personalized healthcare management is introduced. By leveraging ink printing technology and a ChatGPT–bioelectronic interface, these biosensors offer ultrahigh areal‐specific capacitance (74633 mF cm−2), excellent mechanical properties, and multifunctional sensing and humidity power generation capabilities. More importantly, the IFP−Multi devices have the potential to simulate deaf‐mute vocalization and can be integrated into wearable sensors to detect muscle contractions and bending motions. Moreover, they also enable monitoring of physiological signals from various body parts, such as the throat, nape, elbow, wrist, and knee, and successfully record sharp and repeatable signals generated by muscle contractions. In addition, the IFP−Multi devices demonstrate self‐powered handwriting sensing and moisture power generation for sweat‐sensing applications. As a proof‐of‐concept, a GPT 3.5 model‐based fine‐tuning and prediction pipeline that utilizes recorded physiological signals through IFP−Multi is showcased, enabling artificial intelligence with multimodal sensing capabilities for personalized healthcare management. This work presents a promising and ecofriendly approach to developing paper‐based electrochemical multimodal devices, paving the way for a new era of healthcare advancements.
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- 2024
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9. Bibliometric analysis and visualization of top papers in dentistry from 2012 to 2022 based on essential science indicators
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Amene Taghdisi kashani, Zahra Batooli, and Mostafa Mozafari
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bibliometric analysis ,dentistry ,essential science indicators ,top papers ,Dentistry ,RK1-715 - Abstract
Abstract Objectives This study aims to analyze and visualize the top dental papers from 2012 to 2022 using data from essential science indicators (ESIs). Materials and Methods The present study was conducted using library and retrospective bibliometric analysis methods. Additionally, a science map has been created. Web of Science was searched on January 18, 2023. The results were limited to the top papers in ESIs. The bibliometric information of the top papers was evaluated. Next, the VOSviewer was used to perform a co‐occurrence analysis and visualize data. Results The findings showed that Mariano Belén Sanz and Maurizio S. Tonetti were the top two authors. The University of London and the University of Bern had the highest number of articles. These articles were published in 55 journals. According to the analysis of keyword co‐occurrence, the most frequently used keywords in the field of dentistry include “periodontitis,” “dental implants,” “periodontal disease,” “mechanical properties,” “peri‐implantitis,” “oral health,” “dental caries,” “dental materials,” “3D printing.” Conclusion The findings of this study enable readers to pinpoint the authors, organizations, countries, and journals that have made the biggest contributions to the list of the most often cited dentistry papers. In medicine, bibliometric citation analysis is frequently used to assist researchers in learning the fundamentals of a subject and pinpoint subtopics of broad interest for additional study.
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10. Microscopic mechanisms analysis of various dielectric response processes in oil‐paper insulation with different insulating states
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Zaijun Jiang, Jiefeng Liu, Xianhao Fan, Heng Zhang, Enze Zhang, Boshu Song, and Yiyi Zhang
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract Various dielectric response processes in the oil‐paper insulation are sensitively affected by the insulating states (ageing degrees and moisture contents). However, the existing research is still incomplete in revealing the microscopic mechanisms of various dielectric response processes in oil‐paper insulation with different insulating states. Given this issue, the genetic algorithm is first adopted to extract the Dissado–Hill (D–H) model parameters by simulating the frequency domain spectroscopy (FDS) of oil‐paper insulation. Then, the change laws of the extracted D–H model parameters are adopted to reveal the microscopic mechanisms of various dielectric response processes. Microscopic mechanisms of four dielectric response processes are studied, which are quasi‐dc relaxation, loss peak relaxation, optical frequency relaxation, and DC conductance. Meanwhile, due to the dielectric response processes being dominated by various polar particles (methanol, ethanol, furfural, and water molecule), the contents of various ageing by‐products dissolved in the insulating oil are measured to support the above analysis. In this respect, a dielectric theoretical reference for the FDS technique to research the insulating states of oil‐paper insulation is provided.
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11. Research on the variation of dielectric properties of oil‐paper insulation for power equipment over a wide temperature range
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Mingze Zhang, Muhe Yu, Wen Zhou, Yilin Liang, Shengjie Lei, Yunbo Shi, and Limin Qu
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract The main part of oil‐immersed power equipment is oil‐paper insulation. At lower ambient temperatures, transformer oil will become viscous. As a result, compared to those at room temperature or operating temperature, the frequency domain dielectric properties of oil‐paper insulation at low temperatures are drastically different. For evaluating the insulation condition of electrical equipment, it is essential to accurately determine their dielectric properties. This paper described the FDS test, the DC conductivity test, and the transformer oil viscosity test, which was carried out in a laboratory environment for different ageing of oil‐immersed pressboard and transformer oil at 233–373 K. The effects of temperature on the dielectric properties at the competing mechanisms of polarisation and conductivity loss were clarified based on variations of the FDS curves. Considering the viscosity change of ageing transformer oil at low temperatures, the Arrhenius and VFT viscosity equations were used to achieve a fitting calculation in the different temperature zones. Based on the molecular/ion transition model in the force field and electric field, the characterisation relationships between the dynamic viscosity, DC conductivity, and test temperature of transformer oil were established. The limitations of conventional transformer oil equivalent dielectric relaxation models over a wide temperature range were finally clarified by combining the test findings of the DC conductivity over a wide temperature range with observed and simulated calculations. This paper provides an essential theoretical reference when using the FDS test to diagnose the insulation performance of oil‐immersed power equipment in extremely cold regions.
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12. KH550‐SiO2/polyimide insulating paper preparation and characterisation
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Minghe Chi, Xue Sun, Xiaorui Zhang, Jiahao Shi, Ling Weng, and Yang Yu
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract Oil‐paper insulation material is an essential component for oil‐filled transformers, and polyimide (PI) insulation paper is a novel material in the field of electricity. The improvement of insulation class for insulation paper has gained significant attention in recent years. In this study, SiO2 nanoparticles were modified with a silane coupling agent (KH550), and the KH550‐SiO2 was added to the fibre membrane through in situ polymerisation. The chemical composition and microcosmic characteristics of the PI porous fibre membrane were characterised using FT‐IR and SEM FT‐IR and SEM. Consequently, the dielectric constant of the composite paper was reduced to 2.3 upon adding 3 wt% of KH550‐SiO2, and the dielectric strength reached its maximum value of 85 kV/mm. The results demonstrate that the insulation performance of the KH550‐SiO2/PI composite was significantly improved due to the incorporation of nano‐SiO2. This establishes an efficient approach for achieving excellent electrical and thermal properties in practical applications using the KH550‐SiO2/PI fibre membrane.
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13. A new type of lipophilic hydrophobic self‐repairing cellulose insulating paper developed with ST‐110/FAS/PTFE ternary system as coating substrate
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Zhenglin Zeng, Jinshan Qin, Zuhao Wang, Weimin Tan, and Chao Tang
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract The moisture generated by the ageing of the oil‐paper insulating system can easily lead to the deterioration of the performance of the insulating paper. In order to alleviate the impact of moisture on the performance of the insulating paper, we developed a kind of lipophilic hydrophobic self‐repairing cellulose insulating paper (new insulating paper) based on the ternary system of polytetrafluoroethylene, fluorocarbon surfactant and fluorinated alkyl silane, and accelerated thermal ageing test for 45 days at 130°C was carried out. The experimental results show that the new insulating paper with excellent lipophilic property can realise hydrophobic self‐repairing through heat treatment after physical damage. The tensile strength and elongation at break of the new insulating paper increased by 5%–8% and 6.25%–27% respectively compared with the original cellulose insulating paper. At the end of ageing, the relative dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor of new insulating paper are 10.4% and 9.9% lower than that of the original cellulose insulating paper, while the breakdown voltage is 6.8% higher. The acid and moisture content produced during the ageing process of the insulating oil impregnated with new insulating paper are also less, indicating that the coating can delay the ageing of the insulating paper.
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14. A novel artificial neural network approach for residual life estimation of paper insulation in oil‐immersed power transformers
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Md. Manzar Nezami, Md. Danish Equbal, Md. Fahim Ansari, Majed A. Alotaibi, Hasmat Malik, Fausto Pedro García Márquez, and Mohammad Asef Hossaini
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condition monitoring ,fault diagnosis ,neural nets ,power transformer insulation ,power transformers ,remaining life assessment ,Applications of electric power ,TK4001-4102 - Abstract
Abstract Avoiding financial losses requires preventing catastrophic oil‐filled power transformer breakdowns. Continuous online transformer monitoring is needed. The authors use paper insulation to evaluate transformer health for continuous online transformer monitoring. The study suggests a new artificial intelligence method for estimating paper insulation residual life in oil‐immersed power transformers. The four artificial intelligence models use backpropagation‐based neural networks to predict paper insulation lifespan. Four primary transformer insulating paper failure indices—degree of polymerisation, 2‐furfuraldehyde, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide—form the basis of these models. Each model, including the backpropagation‐based neural networks, estimates paper insulation life using one failure index, along with moisture and temperature data. Optimisation techniques enhance hidden layer neurons and epoch count for improved performance. Results are validated against literature‐based life models, establishing a precise input–output correlation. This method accurately predicts the remaining useable life of power transformer paper insulation, enabling utilities to take proactive measures for safe and efficient transformer operation.
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15. Assessing the moisture content of oil‐impregnated paper bushings with a simple and fast method
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Hossein Taghizade Ansari and Abolfazl Vahedi
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dielectric properties ,frequency‐domain analysis ,impregnated insulation ,power transformers ,transformer insulation ,Applications of electric power ,TK4001-4102 - Abstract
Abstract Power outages can cause harm to both society and individual health. Among the crucial elements of power systems, power transformers play a vital role, and their failures can lead to incidents and disruptions. According to statistics, almost 50% of the explosions and fires in the power transformer are caused by oil‐impregnated paper (OIP) bushing failures. Moreover, moisture is a crucial factor that affects the health of OIP bushings, and assessing the moisture level in OIP bushings is vital to guarantee the safety of power systems. While the frequency‐domain dielectric spectroscopy (FDS) method has been widely used to assess the moisture content of OIP bushings on‐site, it has the disadvantage of requiring a long measurement time. Therefore, a novel technique was proposed in this study that involves measuring the OIP bushing dissipation factor (tanδ) at 1 Hz to estimate the moisture content in a significantly shorter time. Five samples of OIP with various moisture levels have been selected, and an equation based on the OIPs' value of tanδ at 1 Hz was proposed to assess the moisture level of OIP bushings. Furthermore, the validity of the proposed method was successfully verified, proving its precision and time efficiency.
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16. Skin‐Interfaced Bifluidic Paper‐Based Device for Quantitative Sweat Analysis
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Muhan Deng, Xiaofeng Li, Kui Song, Hanlin Yang, Wenkui Wei, Xiaojun Duan, Xiaoping Ouyang, Huanyu Cheng, and Xiufeng Wang
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distance‐based metric approach ,paper‐based microfluidic device ,sweat chloride ,sweat glucose ,sweat rate and volume ,Science - Abstract
Abstract The erratic, intermittent, and unpredictable nature of sweat production, resulting from physiological or psychological fluctuations, poses intricacies to consistently and accurately sample and evaluate sweat biomarkers. Skin‐interfaced microfluidic devices that rely on colorimetric mechanisms for semi‐quantitative detection are particularly susceptible to these inaccuracies due to variations in sweat secretion rate or instantaneous volume. This work introduces a skin‐interfaced colorimetric bifluidic sweat device with two synchronous channels to quantify sweat rate and biomarkers in real‐time, even during uncertain sweat activities. In the proposed bifluidic‐distance metric approach, with one channel to measure sweat rate and quantify collected sweat volume, the other channel can provide an accurate analysis of the biomarkers based on the collected sweat volume. The closed channel design also reduces evaporation and resists contamination from the external environment. The feasibility of the device is highlighted in a proof‐of‐the‐concept demonstration to analyze sweat chloride for evaluating hydration status and sweat glucose for assessing glucose levels. The low‐cost yet highly accurate device provides opportunities for clinical sweat analysis and disease screening in remote and low‐resource settings. The developed device platform can be facilely adapted for the other biomarkers when corresponding colorimetric reagents are exploited.
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17. A scoping review of academic papers on human–lion conflict in Africa
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Jackie Abell, Donna Oldbury‐Thomas, and Catherine Mazhandu
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African lion ,coexistence ,human–lion conflict ,indigenous knowledge ,interdisciplinarity ,knowledge gaps ,Ecology ,QH540-549.5 ,General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution ,QH1-199.5 - Abstract
Abstract Adopting a scoping review method, we examined peer‐reviewed academic papers published about human–lion conflict (HLC) (including coexistence) and identified knowledge gaps. We searched papers published between January 1981 and December 2023 using academic databases, with the key terms African lion, human–lion conflict, human–lion coexistence, and human–lion interaction. This produced 485 records, reduced to 137 after using additional criteria. Ninety‐eight papers were focused on lions in Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Ten pan‐African studies were identified in our review. Our inductive analysis identified four themes related to HLC: attitudes and perceptions toward lions, causes of HLC, consequences of HLC, and mitigating HLC. Some limitations identified in systematic reviews of human–wildlife conflict have been addressed in recent years, such as broadening the geographical scale of research. However, some knowledge gaps remain, including a lack of assessment of mitigation strategies and studies on climate changes impact on human–lion conflict. Addressing the knowledge gaps highlighted in this review will require diversifying the disciplinary composition of the research teams and increasing researcher reflexivity.
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18. Development of a paper strip test for colorimetric detection of urea in raw materials for animal feed
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Chuthamart Chanawanno, Chetbodin Sompen, and Thiphol Satarpai
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animal protein ,fishmeal ,urea adulteration ,urea paper strip ,Nutrition. Foods and food supply ,TX341-641 - Abstract
Abstract Aiming at developing an easily implementable method for on‐site analysis to detect urea adulteration in feed ingredients, a simple and inexpensive paper strip for urea detection via colorimetric assay is herein presented. The paper strip can be simply fabricated by immobilizing urease with bromothymol blue (BTB) as a pH indicator on cellulose fiber. Upon dipping the paper strip into the target sample, the release of ammonia during the reaction between urea in the sample and urease on the paper strip causes a pH change that results in the development of a blue color, thus indicating the presence of urea. A semiquantitative detection method was developed on the basis of the color change on the paper strip, which can be detected by naked eyes and compared with a color chart made by spiking urea at concentrations varying from 0.10% to 1.0% (w/w) in animal protein and fishmeal samples. Moreover, quantitative data were obtained by taking a picture with a smartphone camera and measuring the color intensity using ImageJ software. A comparison between BTB and phenol red as pH indicators revealed that the former afforded better results in terms of resolution. Under optimal conditions, good linear responses of blue intensity were obtained in a concentration range of 0.10%–1.0% (w/w). The recovery was determined to range between 98.1% and 118.3% with a relative standard deviation of
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19. Paper‐Based Hydroelectric Generators for Water Evaporation‐Induced Electricity Generation
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Jingjing Zhang, Peng Cui, Jingjing Wang, Huan Meng, Ying Ge, Can Feng, Huimin Liu, Yao Meng, Zunkang Zhou, Ningning Xuan, Bao Zhang, Gang Cheng, and Zuliang Du
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evaporation ,hydroelectric generators ,membrane ,paper ,power generation ,Science - Abstract
Abstract The research presented in this paper introduces a novel environmental energy‐harvesting technology that harnesses electricity from the evaporation of water using porous structural materials. Specifically, a strategy employing paper‐based hydroelectric generators (p‐HEGs) is proposed to capture the energy produced during water evaporation and convert it into usable electricity. The p‐HEGs offer several advantages, including simplicity in fabrication, low cost, and reusability. To evaluate their effectiveness, the water evaporation‐induced electrical output performance of four different p‐HEGs are compared. Among the variants tested, the p‐HEG combining wood pulp and polyester fiber exhibits the best output performance. At room temperature, this particular p‐HEG generates a short‐circuit current and open‐circuit voltage of ≈0.4 µA and 0.3 V, respectively, thereby demonstrating excellent electrical stability. Furthermore, the electrical current and voltage generated by the p‐HEG through water evaporation are able to power an LED light, both individually and in series and parallel connections. This study delves into the potential of electricity harvesting from water evaporation and establishes it as a viable method for renewable energy applications.
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20. Dynamics of an impurity ion transport in oil‐paper insulation under various electric fields
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Yuanyang Ren, Yang Wang, Qiankai Zhang, Jiayu Xiong, Wen Cao, Zepeng Lv, and Kai Wu
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract The ionic transport process is an important counterpart to charge transport in oil‐paper insulation, and it significantly impacts oil flow electrification at the oil‐paper interface. Despite this, the dynamics of this phenomenon and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, particularly at the molecular level. To understand this fundamental aspect, we conduct Molecular Dynamics study on the transport behaviour of an impurity ion in different oil‐paper insulation models under various external electric fields. Different influence factors, such as external electric fields, temperatures, and local structural characteristics, are investigated in relation to the corresponding ionic mobility in different polymer models. According to the simulations, ionic mobility and its response to electric fields are higher in weaker electrostatic models. As a result, mineral oil exhibits the highest ionic mobility and the most substantial enhancement of ionic mobility by external electric fields, followed by vegetable oil, oil‐paper blends, and insulating paper. This significant deviation in ionic mobility between oil and paper leads to the formation of an electric double layer near the oil‐paper interface. The underlying physical mechanisms of different ionic mobility and its response to the electric field in different polymer models could be explained by the different polymer structural influences in terms of interaction energy and coordination numbers in a static manner, as well as by the interactions between the impurity ion and its surrounding atoms in terms of lifetime correlation functions and velocity autocorrelation functions in a dynamic manner. In addition, the influence of temperature on ionic mobility in mineral and vegetable oil is examined, and their activation energies are calculated. Advancing in the fundamental understanding of the dynamics of the ion transport process in oil‐paper insulation is vital to improving their insulating properties for oil‐impregnated power transformers.
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21. Improvement of breakdown and flashover properties against thermal aging of oil paper insulation through addition of TiO2 nanoparticles
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Meng Huang, Sai Li, Lei Zhang, Yuanxin Yao, Yuzhen Lv, Xin Chen, and Wenli Pang
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nanoparticles ,paper ,thermal analysis ,electric breakdown ,electric field measurement ,insulating oils ,Distribution or transmission of electric power ,TK3001-3521 ,Production of electric energy or power. Powerplants. Central stations ,TK1001-1841 - Abstract
Abstract TiO2 nanoparticles can improve the electrical performance of oil paper insulation. In this study, 10 nm TiO2 nanoparticles were prepared and dispersed into transformer oil, and then immerse pressboards in it to obtain nanofluid impregnated pressboards (NP). Its thermal aging was accelerated together with the reference sample at 130°C for 36 days. Analyzing the acid value in the oil, polymerization degree, surface topography, AC breakdown strength, surface flashover characteristics and surface potential decay characteristics. It was observed that TiO2 nanoparticles can reduce the acid value and improve AC breakdown strength of oil. However, the degree of polymerization and surface appearance of NP and oil impregnated pressboards (OP) during thermal aging did not differ significantly. During the aging process, the energy level of pressboard surface traps shifted first towards the shallow and then gradually towards the deep. During all the aging stages, the surface flashover voltage of NP was always higher or close to that of OP. The mechanism of TiO2 nanoparticles improving the breakdown and surface flashover characteristics of oil–paper insulation during thermal aging is discussed from the perspective of water molecules and aging by‐products adsorption and introduction of shallow traps by nanoparticles.
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22. Severely compromised supply of patch test allergens in Europe hampers adequate diagnosis of occupational and non-occupational contact allergy. A European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD), European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) task forces 'Contact Dermatitis' and 'Occupational Skin Disease' position paper.
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John SM, Bonertz A, Zimmer J, Aerts O, Bauer A, Bova M, Brans R, Del Giacco S, Dickel H, Corazza M, Crépy MN, Gallo R, Garcia-Abujeta JL, Giménez-Arnau AM, Klimek L, Lepoittevin JP, Ljubojević Hadžavdić S, Matura M, Mortz CG, Özkaya E, Pesonen M, Raison-Peyron N, Rustemeyer T, Skudlik C, Spiewak R, Stingeni L, Suomela S, Symanzik C, Taylor J, Torres M, Uter W, White I, Wilkinson M, Mahler V, and Johansen JD
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- Humans, Europe, Societies, Medical, Advisory Committees, Patch Tests methods, Dermatitis, Allergic Contact diagnosis, Dermatitis, Allergic Contact etiology, Allergens adverse effects, Dermatitis, Occupational diagnosis, Dermatitis, Occupational etiology
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Patch testing is the only clinically applicable diagnostic method for Type IV allergy. The availability of Type IV patch test (PT) allergens in Europe, however, is currently scarce. This severely compromises adequate diagnostics of contact allergy, leading to serious consequences for the affected patients. Against this background, the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD) has created a task force (TF) (i) to explore the current availability of PT substances in different member states, (ii) to highlight some of the unique characteristics of Type IV vs. other allergens and (iii) to suggest ways forward to promote and ensure availability of high-quality patch testing substances for the diagnosis of Type IV allergies throughout Europe. The suggestions of the TF on how to improve the availability of PT allergens are supported by the ESCD, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and intend to provide potential means to resolve the present medical crisis., (© 2024 The Authors. Contact Dermatitis published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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23. A Beginner's Guide to Manuscript Publication: Your paper is published, now what?
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Thomas JS, Glatz C, Suleiman M, Tran P, Shah SS, and Wray CM
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24. Tentative identification of phytochelatins, their derivatives, and Cd-phytochelatin complexes in Ocimum basilicum L. roots by Paper Spray Mass Spectrometry.
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Teles VLDG, de Sousa GV, Augusti R, and Costa LM
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- Mass Spectrometry methods, Glutathione analysis, Glutathione metabolism, Glutathione chemistry, Phytochelatins chemistry, Phytochelatins metabolism, Plant Roots chemistry, Cadmium analysis, Ocimum basilicum chemistry
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An unprecedented and direct PS-MS (paper spray ionization mass spectrometry) method was proposed for the detection of native peptides, that is, glutathiones (GSHs), homoglutathiones (hGSHs), and phytochelatins (PCs), in basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) roots before and after cadmium exposure. The roots were submitted to cold maceration followed by sonication with formic acid as the extractor solvent for sample preparation. PS-MS was used to analyze such extracts in the positive mode, and the results allowed for the detection of several GSHs, hGSHs, and PCs. Some of these PCs were not distinguished in the control samples, that is, basil roots not exposed to cadmium. Other PCs were noticed in both types of roots, uncontaminated and cadmium-contaminated, but the intensities were higher in the former samples. Moreover, long-time exposure to cadmium stimulated the formation of some of these PCs and their cadmium complexes. The results, therefore, provided some crucial insights into the defense mechanism of plants against an external stress condition due to exposure to a toxic heavy metal. The present study represents a promising alternative to investigate other crucial physiological processes in plants submitted to assorted stress conditions., (© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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25. Differentiation of the metabolic profile of actinobacteria isolated from the soil of the caatinga biome by paper spray mass spectrometry.
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Medeiros TCT, Dabija LG, Parasecolo L, Melo IS, Moraes LAB, and Ifa DR
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- Soil, Mass Spectrometry methods, Bacteria, Solvents chemistry, Metabolome, Paper, Actinobacteria metabolism
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Paper spray mass spectrometry (PS-MS) is an ambient ionization technique that allows for rapid and direct mass spectrometry analysis for a wide range of chemical compounds due to its portability, little to no sample preparation, and cost-effective materials. As applications with this technique continue to expand, the identification and discrimination of bacteria at the strain level remain a promising avenue for researchers. Although studies in the past demonstrated the applicability of PS-MS to discriminate bacteria at the strain level, no one has reported the strain-level differentiation of actinobacteria without using solvent for PS-MS. Hence, this study demonstrates that optimization of PS-MS permits the investigation and differentiation of the metabolic profiles of actinobacteria without the need for solvents, diminishing the potential for sample contamination and consequently increasing the versatility of this technique. In doing so, strains of actinobacteria (CAAT P5-21, CAAT P5-16, CAAT 8-25, CAAT P8-92, and CAAT P11-13) were grown and transferred to produce a crude growth medium. The supernatant was used for the PS-MS analyses using a Thermo Scientific LTQ mass spectrometer. Multivariate statistical analysis, including principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchal cluster analysis (HCA), was employed to chemically distinguish the strains of bacteria. As a result, each strain of actinobacteria could be visually differentiated based on their metabolic profile. These findings demonstrate the practicability of using a liquid medium as an alternative to many other organic solvents when analyzing bacteria, making PS-MS a crucial addition to a microbiologist's research toolkit., (© 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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26. Guest Editorial: Selected papers from RADAR 2022—International Conference on Radar Systems (Edinburgh, UK)
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Carmine Clemente and Alessio Balleri
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radar ,radar signal processing ,Telecommunication ,TK5101-6720 - Published
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27. Psychological aspects of rehabilitation nutrition: A position paper by the Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Nutrition (secondary publication)
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Hidetaka Wakabayashi, Takashi Mori, Shinta Nishioka, Keisuke Maeda, Yoshihiro Yoshimura, Yuki Iida, Ai Shiraishi, and Dai Fujiwara
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cognitive behavioral therapy ,depression ,mindfulness ,positive psychology ,well‐being ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 - Abstract
Abstract Psychological aspects of rehabilitation nutrition affect physical, cognitive, and social rehabilitation nutrition. When depression is recognized, not only pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, but also non‐pharmacological therapies such as exercise, nutrition, psychosocial, and other interventions can be expected to improve depression. Therefore, accurate diagnosis and intervention without overlooking depression is important. Psychological aspects of preventive rehabilitation nutrition is also important because depression can be partially prevented by appropriate exercise and nutritional management. Even in the absence of psychological negatives, increasing more psychological positives from a positive psychology perspective can be useful for both patients and healthcare professionals. Positive rehabilitation nutrition interventions can increase more psychological positives, such as well‐being, through cognitive‐behavioral therapy and mindfulness on their own, as well as through interventions on environmental factors. Consequently, physical, cognitive, and social positives are also expected to be enhanced.
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28. Caring for critically ill patients with a mental illness: A discursive paper providing an overview and case exploration of the delivery of intensive care to people with psychiatric comorbidity
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Dylan Flaws, Sue Patterson, Todd Bagshaw, Kym Boon, Justin Kenardy, David Sellers, and Oystein Tronstad
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critical illness ,ICU ,mental illness ,nursing ,psychiatry ,Nursing ,RT1-120 - Abstract
Abstract Aim To address the need for additional education in the management of mental illness in the critical care setting by providing a broad overview of the interrelationship between critical illness and mental illness. The paper also offers practical advice to support critical care staff in managing patients with mental illness in critical care by discussing two hypothetical case scenarios involving aggressive and disorganised behaviour. People living with mental illness are over‐represented among critically unwell patients and experience worse outcomes, contributing to a life expectancy up to 30 years shorter than their peers. Strategic documents call for these inequitable outcomes to be addressed. Staff working in intensive care units (ICUs) possess advanced knowledge and specialist skills in managing critical illness but have reported limited confidence in managing patients with comorbid mental illness. Design & Methods A discursive paper, drawing on clinical experience and research of the authors and current literature. Results Like all people, patients with mental illnesses draw on their cognitive, behavioural, social and spiritual resources to cope with their experiences during critical illness. However, they may have fewer resources available due to co‐morbid mental illness, a history of trauma and social disadvantage. By identifying and sensitively addressing patients' underlying needs in a trauma‐informed way, demonstrating respect and maximising patient autonomy, staff can reduce distress and disruptive behaviours and promote recovery. Caring for patients who are distressed and/or display challenging behaviours can evoke strong and unpleasant emotional responses. Self‐care is fundamental to maintaining a compassionate approach and effective clinical judgement. Staff should be enabled to accept and acknowledge emotional responses and access support—informally with peers and/or through formal mechanisms as needed. Organisational leadership and endorsement of the principles of equitable care are critical to creation of the environment needed to improve outcomes for staff and patients. Relevance to clinical practice ICU nurses hold an important role in the care of patients with critical illnesses and are ideally placed to empower, advocate for and comfort those patients also living with mental illness. To perform these tasks optimally and sustainably, health services have a responsibility to provide nursing staff with adequate education and training in the management of mental illnesses, and sufficient formal and informal support to maintain their own well‐being while providing this care. Patient and public involvement This paper is grounded in accounts of patients with mental illness and clinicians providing care to patients with mental illness in critical care settings but there was no direct patient or public contribution.
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29. The bubble formation characteristics of oil‐paper insulation and its influence on insulation performance
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Yiyi Zhang, Qianlun Du, Wenchang Wei, Wenqiang Wang, Gang Wang, Yansong Liu, and Qing Xie
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract Engineering experience shows that for transformers with long service life and serious moisture exposure, the inter‐turn paper insulation inside the winding will precipitate bubbles under the condition of electric field and conductor heating, which will endanger the equipment insulation. In order to explore the influence factors of bubbles formation in the moist insulating paper of transformers, based on the existing research on the influence of moisture content and gas dissolution in transformer oil, this study further considers the influence of air pressure (AP) and electric field and establishes an experimental platform to change the air pressure and electric field, thereby studying the formation characteristics of bubbles in oil‐paper insulation. The results show that air pressure and electric field can affect the initial temperature, volume, and shape of bubble formation. From 0 to −0.05 MPa for air pressure, the initial temperature of bubble generation decreased by 41°C, its maximum two‐dimensional projected area increased by 418.4% with more severe distortion, and the breakdown voltage decreased. When the AC voltage applied on the needle plate electrode increased from 0 to 10 kV, the initial temperature of bubble formation increased by 29°C, and the maximum two‐dimensional projection area increased by 336.6%.
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30. Degree of polymerisation estimation for insulation paper immersed in silicone oil using frequency domain dielectric spectroscopy
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Lijun Zhou, Jun Zhang, Zhixin Li, Rongting Wen, Dongyang Wang, Jiekang Wu, and Huiling Tang
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract Frequency domain dielectric spectroscopy (FDS) is an effective method reflecting the changes of ageing status of silicone oil‐immersed insulation paper. For better evaluating the ageing status of silicone oil‐immersed insulation paper, an evaluation method was studied by analysing the ageing kinetic model and results of FDS. First, the method to separate the different polarization losses and conductivity loss from the results of FDS was studied. Then, based on the idea of ageing correction translation coefficient and time‐varying pre exponential factor, the zero order ageing dynamic model was modified, which combines the ageing kinetic model with the results of FDS. Finally, the evaluation method for the degree of polymerisation (DP) of silicone oil‐immersed paper was proposed, and experiments were conducted to obtain the parameters in the modified model and then to verify the proposed method. The results show that the proposed method can be used to evaluate the DP effectively.
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31. Role of Clinical Pharmacology in Diversity and Inclusion in Global Drug Development: Current Practices and Industry Perspectives: White Paper.
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Sawant-Basak A, Urva S, Mukker JK, Haertter S, Mariano D, Parasrampuria DA, Goteti K, Singh RSP, Chiney M, Liao MZ, Chang SS, and Mehta R
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The 2022 United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) draft guidance on diversity plan (DP), which will be implemented through the Diversity Action Plans by December 2025, under the 21st Century Cures Act, marks a pivotal effort by the FDA to ensure that registrational studies adequately reflect the target patient populations based on diversity in demographics and baseline characteristics. This white paper represents the culminated efforts of the International Consortium of Quality and Innovation (IQ) Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Working Group (WG) to assess the implementation of the draft FDA guidance by members of the IQ consortium in the discipline of clinical pharmacology (CP). This article describes current practices in the industry and emphasizes the tools and techniques of quantitative pharmacology that can be applied to support the inclusion of a diverse population during global drug development, to support diversity and inclusion of underrepresented patient populations, in multiregional clinical trials (MRCTs). It outlines strategic and technical recommendations to integrate demographics, including age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and comorbidities, in multiregional phase III registrational studies, through the application of quantitative pharmacology. Finally, this article discusses the challenges faced during global drug development, which may otherwise limit the enrollment of a broader, potentially diverse population in registrational trials. Based on the outcomes of the IQ survey that provided the current awareness of diversity planning, it is envisioned that in the future, industry efforts in the inclusion of previously underrepresented populations during global drug development will culminate in drug labels that apply to the intended patient populations at the time of new drug application or biologics license application rather than through post-marketing requirements., (© 2024 The Author(s). Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.)
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32. A guide to understanding big data for the nurse scientist: A discursive paper.
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Duah HO, Boch S, Arter S, Nidey N, and Lambert J
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- Humans, Big Data, Nursing Research
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Big data refers to extremely large data generated at high volume, velocity, variety, and veracity. The nurse scientist is uniquely positioned to leverage big data to suggest novel hypotheses on patient care and the healthcare system. The purpose of this paper is to provide an introductory guide to understanding the use and capability of big data for nurse scientists. Herein, we discuss the practical, ethical, social, and educational implications of using big data in nursing research. Some practical challenges with the use of big data include data accessibility, data quality, missing data, variable data standards, fragmentation of health data, and software considerations. Opposing ethical positions arise with the use of big data, and arguments for and against the use of big data are underpinned by concerns about confidentiality, anonymity, and autonomy. The use of big data has health equity dimensions and addressing equity in data is an ethical imperative. There is a need to incorporate competencies needed to leverage big data for nursing research into advanced nursing educational curricula. Nursing science has a great opportunity to evolve and embrace the potential of big data. Nurse scientists should not be spectators but collaborators and drivers of policy change to better leverage and harness the potential of big data., (2024 The Author(s). Nursing Inquiry published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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33. Using incident reports to diagnose communication challenges for precision intervention in learning health systems: A methods paper
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Rebecca R. S. Clark, Tamar Klaiman, Kathy Sliwinski, Rebecca F. Hamm, and Emilia Flores
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communication ,health equity ,healthcare team ,incident reports ,maternal health ,Medicine (General) ,R5-920 ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Introduction Poor communication is a leading root cause of preventable maternal mortality in the United States. Communication challenges are compounded with the presence of biases, including racism. Hospital administrators and clinicians are often aware that communication is a problem, but understanding where to intervene can be difficult to determine. While clinical leadership routinely reviews incident reports and acts on them to improve care, we hypothesized that reviewing incident reports in a systematic way might reveal thematic patterns, providing targeted opportunities to improve communication in direct interaction with patients and within the healthcare team itself. Methods We abstracted incident reports from the Women's Health service and linked them with patient charts to join patient's race/ethnicity, birth outcome, and presence of maternal morbidity and mortality to the incident report. We conducted a qualitative content analysis of incident reports using an inductive and deductive approach to categorizing communication challenges. We then described the intersection of different types of communication challenges with patient race/ethnicity and morbidity outcomes. Results The use of incident reports to conduct research on communication was new for the health system. Conversations with health system‐level stakeholders were important to determine the best way to manage data. We developed a thematic codebook based on prior research in healthcare communication. We found that we needed to add codes that were equity focused, as this was missing from the existing codebook. We also found that clinical and contextual expertise was necessary for conducting the analysis—requiring more resources to conduct coding than initially estimated. We shared our findings back with leadership iteratively during the work. Conclusions Incident reports represent a promising source of health system data for rapid improvement to transform organizational practice around communication. There are barriers to conducting this work in a rapid manner, however, that require further iteration and innovation.
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34. Streptomyces spp. as biocatalyst sources in pulp and paper and textile industries: Biodegradation, bioconversion and valorization of waste
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Mara F. Cuebas‐Irizarry and Amy M. Grunden
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Biotechnology ,TP248.13-248.65 - Abstract
Abstract Complex polymers represent a challenge for remediating environmental pollution and an opportunity for microbial‐catalysed conversion to generate valorized chemicals. Members of the genus Streptomyces are of interest because of their potential use in biotechnological applications. Their versatility makes them excellent sources of biocatalysts for environmentally responsible bioconversion, as they have a broad substrate range and are active over a wide range of pH and temperature. Most Streptomyces studies have focused on the isolation of strains, recombinant work and enzyme characterization for evaluating their potential for biotechnological application. This review discusses reports of Streptomyces‐based technologies for use in the textile and pulp‐milling industry and describes the challenges and recent advances aimed at achieving better biodegradation methods featuring these microbial catalysts. The principal points to be discussed are (1) Streptomyces' enzymes for use in dye decolorization and lignocellulosic biodegradation, (2) biotechnological processes for textile and pulp and paper waste treatment and (3) challenges and advances for textile and pulp and paper effluent treatment.
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35. Portable Paper‐Based Nucleic Acid Enrichment for Field Testing
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Junyang Mei, Dandan Wang, Yiheng Zhang, Dan Wu, Jinhui Cui, Mingzhe Gan, and Peifeng Liu
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carcinogenic infection ,field‐deployable ,minimum instrument requirement ,paper‐based nucleic acid enrichment ,point‐of‐care testing ,SARS‐CoV‐2 ,Science - Abstract
Abstract Point‐of‐care testing (POCT) can be the method of choice for detecting infectious pathogens; these pathogens are responsible for not only infectious diseases such as COVID‐19, but also for certain types of cancers. For example, infections by human papillomavirus (HPV) or Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are the main cause of cervical and stomach cancers, respectively. COVID‐19 and many cancers are treatable with early diagnoses using POCT. A variety of nucleic acid testing have been developed for use in resource‐limited environments. However, questions like unintegrated nucleic acid extraction, open detection systems increase the risk of cross‐contamination, and dependence on expensive equipment and alternating current (AC) power supply, significantly limit the application of POCT, especially for on‐site testing. In this paper, a simple portable platform is reported capable of rapid sample‐to‐answer testing within 30 min based on recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) at a lower temperature, to detect SARS‐CoV‐2 virus and H. pylori bacteria with a limit of detection as low as 4 × 102 copies mL−1. The platform used a battery‐powered portable reader for on‐chip one‐pot amplification and fluorescence detection, and can test for multiple (up to four) infectious pathogens simultaneously. This platform can provide an alternative method for fast and reliable on‐site diagnostic testing.
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36. Reply to the discussion and comments of Azerêdo et al. (2023) and Schneider et al. (2023) on the paper by Magalhães et al. ‘Middle Jurassic multi‐scale transgressive–regressive cycles: An example from the Lusitanian Basin’, The Depositional Record, 9, 174–202
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Antonio J. C. Magalhães, Gerson J. S. Terra, Felipe Guadagnin, Daniel G. C. Fragoso, Mirian C. Menegazzo, Nuno L. A. Pimentel, Sissa Kumaira, Gerson Fauth, Alessandra Santos, David K. Watkins, Mauro D. R. Bruno, Daiane Ceolin, Simone Baecker‐Fauth, Guilherme P. R. Gabaglia, Washington L. E. Teixeira, and Francisco P. Lima‐Filho
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Geology ,QE1-996.5 - Abstract
Reply to the discussion and comments of Azerêdo et al. (2023) and Schneider et al. (2023).
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37. A review on the research progress and future development of nano‐modified cellulose insulation paper
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Chao Tang, Rui Chen, Jinzhu Zhang, Xiao Peng, Binghao Chen, and Liusheng Zhang
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ageing ,composite materials ,dielectric materials ,electric strength ,nanoparticles ,paper ,Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials ,TA401-492 - Abstract
Abstract Focussing on the insulating material of power transformer—cellulose insulation paper, this paper first introduces the basic characteristics and engineering application background of insulation paper. Then, the research progress of improving the mechanical properties, thermal stability and electrical properties of insulation paper by nano modification in recent years is compared, and the promotion mechanism is analysed. In addition, in practical engineering application, the oil–paper composite insulation system composed of insulation paper and insulating oil is used for the internal insulation of oil immersed transformer. Therefore, the influence of modified insulation paper on the performance of oil–paper composite insulation system is analysed. Finally, the newly reported new insulation paper is introduced, and the future development trend of modification of traditional insulation paper is analysed.
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38. Oil‐paper insulation partial discharge ultrasonic multifrequency sensing array based on fibre‐optic Fabry–Perot sensor
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Zhixian Zhang, Jiali Lei, Weigen Chen, Tianhe Yang, Yuxuan Song, Kejie Wu, and Fan Liu
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paper ,fibre optic sensors ,sensor arrays ,partial discharge measurement ,ultrasonic transducer arrays ,insulating oils ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract In order to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of oil‐paper insulation partial discharge detection by the fibre‐optic Fabry–Perot (FP) ultrasonic sensor, this work studied the ultrasonic signal’s frequency characteristics of typical oil‐paper insulation partial discharges and the vibration characteristics of the FP sensor’s diaphragm in the liquid environment. Based on the works above, a multifrequency FP sensor array is proposed, consisting of several FP sensors with different resonant frequencies to detect partial discharges. The experimental results show that the liquid environment has a significant effect on the vibration characteristics of the FP sensor’s diaphragm, and the sensitivity and accuracy of partial discharge detection can be improved based on the multifrequency FP sensing array, which can also be applied in the pattern recognition and localisation of partial discharges.
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39. Disclosing the fates of rejected papers: A possible measure to enhance review ability.
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Matsubara S and Matsubara D
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40. Physical activity should be the primary intervention for individuals living with chronic pain A position paper from the European Pain Federation (EFIC) 'On the Move' Task Force.
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Vaegter HB, Kinnunen M, Verbrugghe J, Cunningham C, Meeus M, Armijo-Olivo S, Bandholm T, Fullen BM, Wittink H, Morlion B, and Reneman MF
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- Humans, Europe, Advisory Committees, Pain Management methods, Chronic Pain therapy, Exercise
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Background: There is clear evidence demonstrating the benefits of physical activity (PA) on pain and overall health, however, PA is challenging for many individuals living with chronic pain. Even non-exercise specialists can (cost) effectively promote PA, but many health professionals report a number of barriers in providing guidance on PA, suggesting that it is not consistently promoted. This expert position paper summarizes the evidence and provides five recommendations for health professionals to assess, advise and support individuals living with any chronic pain condition with a long life expectancy in adopting and sustaining physically active lifestyles., Methods: This position paper was prepared by the 'On The Move' Task Force of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Final recommendations were endorsed by the European Pain Forum, Pain Alliance Europe and the Executive Board of EFIC., Results: We recommend that all health professionals (1) Take a history of the persons' PA levels, and put PA on the agenda, (2) Advise that PA is important and safe for individuals living with chronic pain, (3) Deliver a brief PA intervention and support individuals living with chronic pain in becoming physically active, (4) Discuss acceptable levels of PA-related soreness and pain and (5) Provide ongoing support in staying physically active., Significance: Physical activity is safe and offers several advantages, including general health benefits, low risk of side effects, low cost and not requiring access to healthcare. Adoption of these recommendations can improve the quality of care and life of individuals living with chronic pain and reduce their overall health risks., (© 2024 The Authors. European Journal of Pain published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of European Pain Federation ‐ EFIC ®.)
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41. Clinical insights: Regenerative therapies in equine practice: Top 10 EVJ papers 2019-2024.
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Pezzanite L
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- Horses, Animals, Veterinary Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Periodicals as Topic, Horse Diseases therapy
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42. Dose Optimization in Oncology Drug Development: An International Consortium for Innovation and Quality in Pharmaceutical Development White Paper.
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Samineni D, Venkatakrishnan K, Othman AA, Pithavala YK, Poondru S, Patel C, Vaddady P, Ankrom W, Ramanujan S, Budha N, Wu M, Haddish-Berhane N, Fritsch H, Hussain A, Kanodia J, Li M, Li M, Melhem M, Parikh A, Upreti VV, and Gupta N
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- Humans, United States, United States Food and Drug Administration, Maximum Tolerated Dose, White, Drug Development methods, Antineoplastic Agents administration & dosage, Antineoplastic Agents adverse effects, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Neoplasms drug therapy
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The landscape of oncology drug development has witnessed remarkable advancements over the last few decades, significantly improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients with cancer. Project Optimus, introduced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, stands as a groundbreaking endeavor to reform dose selection of oncology drugs, presenting both opportunities and challenges for the field. To address complex dose optimization challenges, an Oncology Dose Optimization IQ Working Group was created to characterize current practices, provide recommendations for improvement, develop a clinical toolkit, and engage Health Authorities. Historically, dose selection for cytotoxic chemotherapeutics has focused on the maximum tolerated dose, a paradigm that is less relevant for targeted therapies and new treatment modalities. A survey conducted by this group gathered insights from member companies regarding industry practices in oncology dose optimization. Given oncology drug development is a complex effort with multidimensional optimization and high failure rates due to lack of clinically relevant efficacy, this Working Group advocates for a case-by-case approach to inform the timing, specific quantitative targets, and strategies for dose optimization, depending on factors such as disease characteristics, patient population, mechanism of action, including associated resistance mechanisms, and therapeutic index. This white paper highlights the evolving nature of oncology dose optimization, the impact of Project Optimus, and the need for a tailored and evidence-based approach to optimize oncology drug dosing regimens effectively., (© 2024 The Authors. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.)
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43. Analysis of badger culling trial paper hard to replicate.
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- Animals, Cattle, United Kingdom, Reproducibility of Results, Mustelidae, Animal Culling, Tuberculosis, Bovine prevention & control
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44. American Headache Society white paper on treatment of post-traumatic headache from concussion in youth.
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Patterson Gentile C, Rosenthal S, Blume H, Rastogi RG, McVige J, Bicknese A, Ladak A, Zaveri H, Greene K, and Barlow K
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Objective: To provide healthcare professionals guidance on youth at risk for prolonged recovery and post-traumatic headache (PTH), and on pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of PTH due to concussion and mild traumatic brain injury., Background: Headache is the most common persistent post-concussive symptom affecting 8% of youth for >3 months after concussion. Over the past decade, many studies have explored the treatment of PTH in youth, but there are no established guidelines., Methods: This white paper is based on a synthesis of an updated systematic review of the literature on treatment of PTH and a narrative review of the literature on risk factors for prolonged recovery and health disparities. Results were interpreted by a group of expert providers in PTH in children and adolescents through collaboration of the PTH and pediatric special interest groups of the American Headache Society., Results: Factors that consistently were associated with prolonged recovery from concussion and persistent PTH included female sex, a high number of acute symptoms, and adolescent age. Social determinants of health also likely play an important role in PTH and deserve consideration in the clinical and research settings. A total of 33 studies met the criteria for inclusion in the systematic review of PTH treatment in youth, although most were retrospective and of fair-to-poor quality. Treatment strategies included acute and preventive pharmacologic management, procedures, neuro-modulatory devices, physical therapy, physical activity, and behavioral health support. A collaborative care approach that includes a thoughtful combination of these management strategies is likely most effective., Conclusions: This white paper provides a roadmap for tailoring the treatment of PTH based on factors influencing prolonged headache, the timing of therapies, and therapies with the most evidence for treating PTH in youth. We also highlight research needed for developing more definitive guidelines on PTH management in youth., (© 2024 The Author(s). Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Headache Society.)
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45. A Beginner's Guide to manuscript publication: Getting your paper across the finish line.
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Carmichael H, Yu A, Kaiksow FA, Shah SS, and Wray CM
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46. Conceptualising personhood in nursing care for people with altered consciousness, cognition and behaviours: A discussion paper.
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Kivunja S, Pryor J, River J, and Gullick J
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- Humans, Consciousness, Nursing Care psychology, Nursing Care methods, Nursing Care trends, Personhood, Cognition
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The aim of this discussion paper is to explore factors and contexts that influence how nurses might conceptualise and assign personhood for people with altered consciousness, cognition and behaviours. While a biomedical framing is founded upon a dichotomy between the body and self, such that the body can be subjected to a medical and objectifying gaze, relational theories of self, multiculturalism and technological advances for life-sustaining interventions present new dilemmas which necessitate discussion about what constitutes personhood. The concept of personhood is dynamic and evolving: where historical constructs of rationality, agency, autonomy and a conscious mind once formed the basis for personhood, these ideas have been challenged to encompass embodied, relational, social and cultural paradigms of selfhood. Themes in this discussion include: the right to personhood, mind-body dualism versus the embodied self; personhood as consciousness, rationality and narratives of self; social relational contexts of personhood and cultural contexts of personhood. Patricia Benner's and Christine Tanner's clinical judgement model is then applied to consider the implications for nursing care that seeks to reflexively incorporate personhood. Nurse clinicians are able to move between conceptions of personhood and act to support the body, as well as presumed autonomy and relational, social and cultural personhood. In doing so, they use analytical, intuitive and narrative reasoning which prioritises autonomous constructions of self. They also incorporate relational and social contexts of the person receiving care within the possibilities of technological advances and constraints of contextual resources., (© 2024 The Author(s). Nursing Philosophy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2024
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47. E-Paper Displays
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Bo-Ru Yang and Bo-Ru Yang
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- Electronic paper
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E-PAPER DISPLAYS An in-depth introduction to a promising technology, curated by one of its pioneering inventors Electronic paper (e-paper) has one of the most promising futures in technology. E-paper's potential is unlimited, as the displays require extremely low power and imitate the aesthetic of ink on the page. This allows e-paper devices to have a wider range of viewing angles than traditional LED products and are capable of being viewed in direct sunlight—and without any additional power. As a result, e-paper displays create less eye strain, have a greater flexibility in their use, and have the potential to be used in place of paper for billboard advertising, educational applications, and transport signage, and more. In E-Paper Displays, editor Bo-Ru Yang and his team of experts present a detailed view into the important technologies involved in e-paper displays, with a particlular emphasis on how this technology's unique properties make possible a wide range of personal and professional electronic products. As climate change makes efficient energy use more important than ever, e-paper can become an essential tool for future products on a large scale. As we rely more and more on technology, having lightweight devices with long battery life will become critical. This book provides engineers and innovators with an introduction to this important technology and shows new pathways for development. E-Paper Displays readers will also find: The editor is one of the leading pioneers in this technology Contributions from an international team of experts in e-paper technology Descriptions of many advanced display types that rely on different principles than the widely used LCD and OLED types Another innovative title from Wiley-SID (Society for Information Displays) series As we enter a new stage in our industrial development, E-Paper Displays is an essential reference for computer engineers and developers, as well as innovators and scientists, and their students.
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- 2022
48. Study on water absorption and dielectric response of epoxy resin impregnated paper bushing
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Daning Zhang, Xinyuan Feng, Zhi Yang, Haisong Xu, Jiongting Jiang, Haibao Mu, and Guan‐Jun Zhang
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dielectric losses ,dielectric materials ,frequency response ,insulation testing ,Distribution or transmission of electric power ,TK3001-3521 ,Production of electric energy or power. Powerplants. Central stations ,TK1001-1841 - Abstract
Abstract Epoxy‐impregnated paper transformer bushings are prone to water absorption due to the presence of water‐attracting moieties in the cellulose chemical structure and epoxy resin, leading to moisture‐induced insulation defects. To understand the mechanism of moisture's impact on epoxy‐impregnated paper, this study developed a testing platform that integrated moisture diffusion, adsorption, and dielectric properties of insulating materials. Insulation specimens made of epoxy resin and epoxy‐impregnated paper were prepared and their water diffusion characteristics were investigated using the Fick diffusion model and the Langmuir model, respectively. The Guggenheim–Anderson–de Boer equation was used to examine the vacuum vapour adsorption characteristics of the materials, providing a theoretical foundation for examining the form of water present within them. The dielectric response of materials with varying moisture levels was then tested to study the effect of water on the dielectric spectrum curve. Using the Extended Derivative Method, the characteristic frequency reflecting the water content of the epoxy‐impregnated paper was extracted. The results demonstrate that 0.01‐Hz characteristic frequency provides superior accuracy for moisture assessment in epoxy resins compared to 50 Hz, and extracting and fitting the relaxation peak characteristic frequency in epoxy‐impregnated paper moisture evaluation yields higher accuracy than using tan δ at the power frequency.
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- 2023
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49. Microcosmic mechanism and correction of moisture effect on furfural diffusion and equilibrium in oil‐paper insulation
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Dawei Feng, Ge Chen, Yuandi Lin, Ruijin Liao, and Dayong Yuan
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract Furfural content in oil is considered as an effective parameter to evaluate the ageing state of oil‐immersed transformers. In previous thermal ageing experiments at 130°C, we found that moisture increment in oil‐paper system makes more furfural distribute in oil. However, the microcosmic mechanism of moisture effect on furfural diffusion from paper to oil is still unknown, and the furfural equilibrium law at transformers' typical operating temperatures is also unclear, resulting in the unreliability of the existed furfural evaluation model. To elucidate the above problems, molecular dynamics simulation and furfural equilibrium experiments at 60°C were carried out at different moisture contents. The results show that high moisture content makes part of furfural diffuse from paper to oil indeed. Supposing moisture content increases from 1% to 2%, mass fraction of furfural in oil may increase from 32.98% to 49.83%, leading to furfural content in oil increases from 0.76 mg/L to 1.06 mg/L when the degree of polymerisation of insulation paper is about 524, which increased by 39.5%. The increase in moisture content makes cellulose form hydrogen bonds with H2O preferentially, decreasing the hydrogen bonds interaction between cellulose and furfural. Thus, partial furfural falls off cellulose and diffuses into oil, leading to an increase in furfural content in oil. To eliminate the moisture interference, a corrected furfural assessment model based on the moisture equilibrium curve has been constructed, which can accurately evaluate the ageing state of insulation paper regardless of the moisture influence.
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- 2023
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50. Effect of organophilic group of coupling agent on the electrical performance of Boron Nitride/meta‐aramid composite paper
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Haoou Ruan, Qing Xie, Jingxuan Song, Shenghui Wang, Xiaobin Chang, Yuqin Xu, and Fangcheng Lü
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Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 ,Electricity ,QC501-721 - Abstract
Abstract Organophilic groups of coupling agents can be the key factor for the electrical performance of Boron Nitride (BN)/meta‐aramid composite paper. In this article, four types of triethoxy‐silane coupling agents with different organophilic groups, including mercapto‐propyl (MP), glycidylether‐propyl (GP), amino‐propyl (AP) and trideca‐fluoro‐octyl (TFO) were studied. The structural and electrical properties of modified papers were compared, and the molecular simulation was conducted to reveal the interface interaction of modified BN and aramid. The results show that AP, GP and MP follow the same mechanism, improving the electrical performance by modifying the interface stability and paper structure, and the ranks of improving effects are AP, MP and GP. While, TFO mainly relies on the fluorine components to implement the electrical reinforcement, which compensates for the shortcoming in the paper structure. By choosing TFO and filler content of 15 wt%, the optimal breakdown strength of the paper can be increased to 28.17 kV/mm, 1.8 times that of the paper doped with the hydroxylated BN.
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- 2023
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