The focus of this paper is the process of radicalization of the San Bernardino attackers and their source of inspiration and affiliations.The literature on the pathway to terrorism and jihad appears to agree that path...The focus of this paper is the process of radicalization of the San Bernardino attackers and their source of inspiration and affiliations.The literature on the pathway to terrorism and jihad appears to agree that pathways and triggers are varied and many with no clear set of traits that one can identify to predict individual paths to jihadism,in short,it is an idiosyncratic process.So,while the psychological profiling of high risk jihadist individuals has yet to be fruitful,the psycho/sociological behaviors associated with jihadism appear to offer greater promise.This paper will divide into four actions:their pathway to radicalization,affiliations/relations,source of inspiration,and the conclusion.展开更多
This paper explores the recent findings of some empirical research concerning Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham＇s （ISIS＇） communication and tries to synthesize them under the theoretical frame of propaganda＇s con...This paper explores the recent findings of some empirical research concerning Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham＇s （ISIS＇） communication and tries to synthesize them under the theoretical frame of propaganda＇s concept and practices. Many authors demonstrated how ISIS propaganda campaigns, in particular those deployed on cyberspace, proved to be effective in recruiting new members in both western and Muslim countries. However, while most of the researches focused on ISIS＇s communication contents and narratives, few works considered other methods and techniques used for actually delivering them. This is a regrettable missing point given the fact that communication＇s and neurosciences＇ studies demonstrate that not only what is communicated but also the techniques adopted bear important consequences on the receiver＇s perceptions and behavior. Therefore, this article analyzes in particular the findings of researches carried out by communication scholars, social psychologists, and neuro-cognitive scientists on ISIS＇ persuasive communication techniques and demonstrates their importance for security studies＇ analysis of ISIS＇ propaganda. It argues that ISIS＇ success in mobilizing people and make them prone to violent action relies on-among other factors-its knowledge and exploitation of sophisticated methods of perceptions＇ manipulation and behavior＇s influence. This, in turn, demonstrates ISIS＇ possession of state-like soft power capabilities effectively deployed in propaganda campaigns and therefore calls for a more complex understanding of its agency.展开更多
The following article presents the results of a research-action and an online communication campaign on the prevention of radicalization of second-generation young Italian Muslims as a part of a project called“Oltre...The following article presents the results of a research-action and an online communication campaign on the prevention of radicalization of second-generation young Italian Muslims as a part of a project called“Oltre”(the Italian acronym means“Beyond”)financed by European Union.After a short presentation of the four steps of the prevention communication model PKIC,a deepening on the radicalization factors,and a focus on the research-action methodology,the results of the research on some fundamental issues like the relationship with family and the relation with media and social media of the young interviewees,are shown.Finally,in the last part of the article,the interventions carried out by the second-generation young moderators of the social media campaign carried on Facebook and Instagram,are presented in the framework of the online communication campaign born out of the research-action to discuss if and how a prevention process and consequent change with regard to the radicalization factors took place.展开更多
Delayed wound healing following radical gastrectomy remains an important yet underappreciated complication that prolongs hospitalization,increases costs,and undermines patient recovery.In An et al’s recent study,the ...Delayed wound healing following radical gastrectomy remains an important yet underappreciated complication that prolongs hospitalization,increases costs,and undermines patient recovery.In An et al’s recent study,the authors present a machine learning-based risk prediction approach using routinely available clinical and laboratory parameters.Among the evaluated algorithms,a decision tree model demonstrated excellent discrimination,achieving an area under the curve of 0.951 in the validation set and notably identifying all true cases of delayed wound healing at the Youden index threshold.The inclusion of variables such as drainage duration,preoperative white blood cell and neutrophil counts,alongside age and sex,highlights the pragmatic appeal of the model for early postoperative monitoring.Nevertheless,several aspects warrant critical reflection,including the reliance on a postoperative variable(drainage duration),internal validation only,and certain reporting inconsistencies.This letter underscores both the promise and the limitations of adopting interpretable machine learning models in perioperative care.We advocate for transparent reporting,external validation,and careful consideration of clinically actionable timepoints before integration into practice.Ultimately,this work represents a valuable step toward precision risk stratification in gastric cancer surgery,and sets the stage for multicenter,prospective evaluations.展开更多
The ideology of Jihadi-Salafism seeks to suspend the dialectic through the positing of an ahistorical state which exists under an unmediated divine sovereignty,through the full exclusion of the“other”.Thus the perio...The ideology of Jihadi-Salafism seeks to suspend the dialectic through the positing of an ahistorical state which exists under an unmediated divine sovereignty,through the full exclusion of the“other”.Thus the period of the salaf is understood as a golden age,which can be revived without regard to historical context.The“Islamic State”is considered as existing directly under the rule(hakimiyya)of God by way of the shari’a code.There is an attempt to sever oneself from apostates by exercising al-walawa’l-bara and the practice of takfir.The reaching of the perfect end state,however,necessarily entails an activist pursuit of violent change whereby all opposition elements are forcibly removed.Despite its ahistorical pretension,the Islamist ideology developed through distinct stages in Islamic history.The present essay depicts the historical formation of the Jihadi-Salafi ideological principles by tracing back the trajectory.Through attention to the deductive logic implied in the principles,the paper reveals an absolute standpoint precluding the possibility for any form of mediation that has come to be formed.With the delineation of the reasoning underlying Jihadi-Salafi concepts,the basis for the rejection of dialectical development is demonstrated,as well as the implications of the absolutist standpoint for the intensification of extremism culminating in the“Islamic State”.展开更多
The regioselective carbon-hydrogen bond functionalization reaction in atom-and step-economy holds significant potential for the late-stage elaboration of complex molecules and natural products.In recent years,the hydr...The regioselective carbon-hydrogen bond functionalization reaction in atom-and step-economy holds significant potential for the late-stage elaboration of complex molecules and natural products.In recent years,the hydrogen atom transfer strategy involving radicals has garnered considerable attention from chemists due to its high chemoselectivity and regioselectivity.However,owing to the marginal differences in bond dissociation energies(BDEs)among C(sp^(3))—H bonds,hydrogen atom transfer reactions mediated by alkyl radicals remain less-developed.A copper-catalyzed sulfone-induced regioselective C(sp^(3))—H bond heteroarylation reaction was reported.This strategy utilizes theα-alkyl radical of sulfone as an intramolecular hydrogen abstraction reagent,enabling the regioselective formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds under copper catalysis.展开更多
Fenton and Fenton-like processes,which could produce highly reactive species to degrade organic contaminants,have been widely used in the field of wastewater treatment.Therein,the chemistry of Fenton process including...Fenton and Fenton-like processes,which could produce highly reactive species to degrade organic contaminants,have been widely used in the field of wastewater treatment.Therein,the chemistry of Fenton process including the nature of active oxidants,the complicated reactions involved,and the behind reason for its strongly pH-dependent performance,is the basis for the application of Fenton and Fenton-like processes in wastewater treatment.Nevertheless,the conflicting views still exist about the mechanism of the Fenton process.For instance,reaching a unanimous consensus on the nature of active oxidants(hydroxyl radical or tetravalent iron)in this process remains challenging.This review comprehensively examined the mechanism of the Fenton process including the debate on the nature of active oxidants,reactions involved in the Fenton process,and the behind reason for the pH-dependent degradation of contaminants in the Fenton process.Then,we summarized several strategies that promote the Fe(Ⅱ)/Fe(Ⅲ)cycle,reduce the competitive consumption of active oxidants by side reactions,and replace the Fenton reagent,thus improving the performance of the Fenton process.Furthermore,advances for the future were proposed including the demand for the high-accuracy identification of active oxidants and taking advantages of the characteristic of target contaminants during the degradation of contaminants by the Fenton process.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent tumor in the digestive system,with around one million new cases reported annually,ranking it as the third most common malignancy.Reducing pain is a key research focus.This s...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent tumor in the digestive system,with around one million new cases reported annually,ranking it as the third most common malignancy.Reducing pain is a key research focus.This study evaluates the effect of nalbuphine on the analgesic effect and the expression of pain factors in patients after radical resection.AIM To provide a reference for postoperative analgesia methods.METHODS One hundred eight patients with GC,admitted between January 2022 and June 2024,underwent radical gastrectomy.They received a controlled analgesia pump and a transverse abdominis muscle plane block,divided into two groups of 54 patients in each group.The control group received sufentanil,while the observation group received nalbuphine as an analgesic.Postoperative analgesic effects,pain factor expression,and adverse effects were compared.RESULTS The resting pain and activity pain scores in the observation group at 6,12,24 and 48 hours were significantly lower than those in the control group.Additionally,the number of presses and consumption of the observation group at 48 hours were lower than those of the control group;and the response rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The prostaglandin E2,substance P,and serotonin levels 24 hours after the observation group were lower than those in the control group,and the incidence of adverse reactions was 5.56%lower than 22.22%in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The findings suggest that nalbuphine enhances postoperative multimodal analgesia in patients with radical GC,effectively improving postoperative analgesic effect,relieving postoperative resting and active pain,and reducing postoperative pain factor expression,demonstrating its potential for clinical application.展开更多
VOCs(Volatile organic compounds)exert a vital role in ozone and secondary organic aerosol production,necessitating investigations into their concentration,chemical characteristics,and source apportionment for the effe...VOCs(Volatile organic compounds)exert a vital role in ozone and secondary organic aerosol production,necessitating investigations into their concentration,chemical characteristics,and source apportionment for the effective implementation of measures aimed at preventing and controlling atmospheric pollution.FromJuly to October 2020,onlinemonitoringwas conducted in the main urban area of Shijiazhuang to collect data on VOCs and analyze their concentrations and reactivity.Additionally,the PMF(positive matrix factorization)method was utilized to identify the VOCs sources.Results indicated that the TVOCs(total VOCs)concentration was(96.7±63.4μg/m^3),with alkanes exhibiting the highest concentration of(36.1±26.4μg/m^3),followed by OVOCs(16.4±14.4μg/m^3).The key active components were alkenes and aromatics,among which xylene,propylene,toluene,propionaldehyde,acetaldehyde,ethylene,and styrene played crucial roles as reactive species.The sources derived from PMF analysis encompassed vehicle emissions,solvent and coating sources,combustion sources,industrial emissions sources,as well as plant sources,the contribution of which were 37.80%,27.93%,16.57%,15.24%,and 2.46%,respectively.Hence,reducing vehicular exhaust emissions and encouraging neighboring industries to adopt low-volatile organic solvents and coatings should be prioritized to mitigate VOCs levels.展开更多
Harnessing bacteria for superoxide production in bioremediation holds immense promise,yet its practical application is hindered by slow production rates and the relatively weak redox potential of superoxide.This study...Harnessing bacteria for superoxide production in bioremediation holds immense promise,yet its practical application is hindered by slow production rates and the relatively weak redox potential of superoxide.This study delves into a cost-effective approach to amplify superoxide production using an Arthrobacter strain,a prevalent soil bacterial genus.Our research reveals that introducing a carbon source along with specific iron-binding ligands,including deferoxamine(DFO),diethylenetriamine pentaacetate(DTPA),citrate,and oxalate,robustly augments microbial superoxide generation.Moreover,our findings suggest that these iron-binding ligands play a pivotal role in converting superoxide into hydroxyl radicals by modulating the electron transfer rate between Fe(Ⅲ)/Fe(Ⅱ)and superoxide.Remarkably,among the tested ligands,only DTPA emerges as a potent promoter of this conversion process when complexed with Fe(Ⅲ).We identify an optimal Fe(Ⅲ)to DTPA ratio of approximately 1:1 for enhancing hydroxyl radical production within the Arthrobacter culture.This research underscores the efficacy of simultaneously introducing carbon sources and DTPA in facilitating superoxide production and its subsequent conversion to hydroxyl radicals,significantly elevating bioremediation performance.Furthermore,our study reveals that DTPA augments superoxide production in cultures of diverse soils,with various soil microorganisms beyond Arthrobacter identified as contributors to superoxide generation.This emphasizes the universal applicability of DTPA across multiple bacterial genera.In conclusion,our study introduces a promising methodology for enhancing microbial superoxide production and its conversion into hydroxyl radicals.These findings hold substantial implications for the deployment of microbial reactive oxygen species in bioremediation,offering innovative solutions for addressing environmental contamination challenges.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer is the most common malignancy of the digestive system and surgical resection is the primary treatment.Advances in surgical technology have reduced the risk of complications after radical gast...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer is the most common malignancy of the digestive system and surgical resection is the primary treatment.Advances in surgical technology have reduced the risk of complications after radical gastrectomy;however,post-surgical pancreatic fistula remain a serious issue.These fistulas can lead to abdominal infections,anastomotic leakage,increased costs,and pain;thus,early diagnosis and prevention are crucial for a better prognosis.Currently,C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT),and total bilirubin(TBil)levels are used to predict post-operative infections and anastomotic leakage.However,their predictive value for pancreatic fistula after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer remains unclear.The present study was conducted to determine their predictive value.AIM To determine the predictive value of CRP,PCT,and TBil levels for pancreatic fistula after gastric cancer surgery.METHODS In total,158 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer at our hospital between January 2019 and January 2023 were included.The patients were assigned to a pancreatic fistula group or a non-pancreatic fistula group.Multivariate logistic analysis was conducted to assess the factors influencing development of a fistula.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to determine the predictive value of serum CRP,PCT,and TBil levels on day 1 postsurgery.RESULTS On day 1 post-surgery,the CRP,PCT,and TBil levels were significantly higher in the pancreatic fistula group than in the non-pancreatic fistula group(P<0.05).A higher fistula grade was associated with higher levels of the indices.Univariate analysis revealed significant differences in the presence of diabetes,hyperlipidemia,pancreatic injury,splenectomy,and the biomarker levels(P<0.05).Logistic multivariate analysis identified diabetes,hyperlipidemia,pancreatic injury,CRP level,and PCT level as independent risk factors.ROC curves yielded predictive values for CRP,PCT,and TBil levels,with the PCT level having the highest area under the curve(AUC)of 0.80[95%confidence interval(CI):0.72-0.90].Combined indicators improved the predictive value,with an AUC of 0.86(95%CI:0.78-0.93).CONCLUSION Elevated CRP,PCT,and TBil levels predict risk of pancreatic fistula post-gastrectomy for gastric cancer.展开更多
Cerium oxide(CeO_(2)) has attracted much attention in recent years owing to its reversible switch ability in Ce^(3+)/Ce^(4+)redox to produce improved antioxidation properties for biomedical applications.Here,we report...Cerium oxide(CeO_(2)) has attracted much attention in recent years owing to its reversible switch ability in Ce^(3+)/Ce^(4+)redox to produce improved antioxidation properties for biomedical applications.Here,we report to embed the CeO_(2)nanospheres into the organic polymer network using electrostatic spinning technology to prepare polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)-encapsulated CeO_(2)nanospheres composite nanofibrous membranes(PVA-CeO_(2)) for the first time,which is beneficial to improving the dispersion and biocompatibility of CeO_(2)nanosphere without altering the original antioxidant properties of CeO_(2).Detailed characterization of the as-prepared composite nanofibrous membranes reveals that CeO_(2)was successfully introduced into the PVA fibers with strong interactions,thus enhancing the thermal stability and fracture toughness of the nanoifbers.As a result,PVA-CeO_(2)exhibits superior UV shielding performance,antioxidant performance and bacteriostatic performance.Meaningfully,PVA-CeO_(2)has strong absorbance in both UVA and UVB bands when the CeO_(2)concentration in the nanoifber membrane reaches 1.5 wt%,and shows an excellent scavenging effect on the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)radicals with a scavenging rate of 86.52%.Moreover,the Kirby-Bauer(K-B) method of agar diffusion test further confirms that PVA-CeO_(2)has antimicrobial ability against three types of representative strains,including Gram-positive bacteria(Staphylococcus aureus),Gram-negative bacteria(Escherichia coli) and fungi(Candida albicans).Importantly,no obvious cytotoxicity is observed for PVA-CeO_(2)even though the amount of embedded CeO_(2)nanosphere reaches as high as 1.5 wt%.This study reveals new avenues for improving the future smart design of CeO_(2)-based nanoifber membrane composite materials for biological antioxidants.展开更多
A photocatalyst-free photoinduced radical difluoromethylation approach for the convenient synthesis of 3-CF_(2)H-coumarins from alkynoates by difluoromethyl phenoxathiinium salt(PT-CF_(2)H^(+)BF_(4)^(-))was developed....A photocatalyst-free photoinduced radical difluoromethylation approach for the convenient synthesis of 3-CF_(2)H-coumarins from alkynoates by difluoromethyl phenoxathiinium salt(PT-CF_(2)H^(+)BF_(4)^(-))was developed.This transformation in-volves radical difluoromethylation/5-exo spirocyclization/ester migration rearrangement cascade process and features mild reaction conditions,broad substrate scope and good functional groups tolerance.Using this method,a wide range of alkynoates was successfully converted to desired 3-CF_(2)H-coumarins in moderate to good yields.展开更多
A metal-free,visible-light-induced strategy has been developed for the diborylation of gem-dibromoalkanes.This reaction enables the construction of structurally diverse alkyl gem-diboronates at room temperature via vi...A metal-free,visible-light-induced strategy has been developed for the diborylation of gem-dibromoalkanes.This reaction enables the construction of structurally diverse alkyl gem-diboronates at room temperature via visible-light-induced C—Br bond activation using B2cat2 as the boron source.Through a tandem in-situ dibromination/diborylation process,a onepot transformation from aldehydes to alkyl gem-diboronates has been achieved.Additionally,sunlight irradiation has been demonstrated as a viable alternative for inducing this reaction,enabling gram-scale synthesis with practical applicability.展开更多
A new cobalt(Ⅱ)-radical complex:[Co(im4-py)_(2)(PNB)_(2)](im4-py=2-(4'-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazole-1-oxyl,HPNB=p-nitrobenzoic acid)has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis,el...A new cobalt(Ⅱ)-radical complex:[Co(im4-py)_(2)(PNB)_(2)](im4-py=2-(4'-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazole-1-oxyl,HPNB=p-nitrobenzoic acid)has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis,elemental analysis,IR,and magnetic properties.X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the complex exists as mononuclear molecules and Co(Ⅱ)ion is four-coordinated with two radicals and two PNB-ligands.The magnetic susceptibility study indicates the complex exhibits weak ferromagnetic interactions between cobalt(Ⅱ)and im4-py radical.The magnetic property is explained by the magnetic and structure exchange mechanism.CCDC:976028.展开更多
Objective:To assess the safety and effectiveness of urological tumor surgeries using the hinotori^(TM)Surgical Robot System(hinotori)in a real-world clinical setting.Methods:All surgeries including robot-assisted radi...Objective:To assess the safety and effectiveness of urological tumor surgeries using the hinotori^(TM)Surgical Robot System(hinotori)in a real-world clinical setting.Methods:All surgeries including robot-assisted radical prostatectomy(RARP),robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN),robot-assisted radical nephrectomy(RARN),robot-assisted nephroureterectomy(RANU),robot-assisted adrenalectomy(RAA),and robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion(RARC+ICUD)for urological tumors with the hinotori and da Vinci surgical system(da Vinci)from January 2022 to September 2023 were enrolled.We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of surgeries using the hinotori compared with those using the da Vinci.Results:Robotic surgeries using the hinotori were performed in a total of 91 cases,comprising 42 cases of RARP,18 cases of RAPN,six cases of RARN,10 cases of RANU,13 cases of RAA,and two cases of RARC+ICUD;no major intraoperative complications were observed in any of the cases using the hinotori;no major postoperative complications occurred in any of the cases;no case experienced an unrecoverable equipment error during surgery.Meanwhile,robotic surgeries using the da Vinci were performed in a total of 277 cases,comprising 126 cases of RARP,94 cases of RAPN,12 cases of RARN,10 cases of RANU,20 cases of RAA,and 15 cases of RARC+ICUD;major intraoperative complications occurred in two cases;major postoperative complications occurred in seven cases;seven cases required transfusion;one case underwent conversion to open surgery;during the study period,no case experienced an unrecoverable equipment error.Surgical outcomes for cases with the hinotori were comparable to those with the da Vinci.Conclusion:This study demonstrated that the hinotori is a safe and feasible tool for robotic surgeries in the field of urology.展开更多
Radical prostatectomy is a commonly used surgical method in cases of localized prostate cancer.In recent years,with the advent of new medical technologies and surgical techniques,the evolution of radical prostatectomy...Radical prostatectomy is a commonly used surgical method in cases of localized prostate cancer.In recent years,with the advent of new medical technologies and surgical techniques,the evolution of radical prostatectomy has revolutionized,especially in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy(RARP).The evolution of surgical approaches for radical prostatectomy has occurred in three stages:open surgery,laparoscopic intervention,and robot-assisted surgery.Regarding the functional recovery of patients who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy or RARP,with the improvement of disease conditions,oncological prognosis of patients was not compromised.Particularly,RARP boasts distinguished novel techniques and approaches for maintaining urinary continence and sexual function in the short-and long-term.In addition,studies in the last two decades have shown its correlation with decreasing postoperative morbidity.In this paper,the available literatures related to the surgical approaches ranging from open surgery to RARP were reviewed,the superiority of any novel procedure was analyzed,and the advantages and disadvantages among the three modalities were compared,hoping to provide guidance to urologists when considering surgical approaches in the treatment of localized prostate cancer.展开更多
The amide moiety plays an important role as a powerful bioactive backbone,and as the synthetic chemistry community moves toward more sp^(3)-rich scaffolds,alkyl halides have become the feedstock of choice for obtainin...The amide moiety plays an important role as a powerful bioactive backbone,and as the synthetic chemistry community moves toward more sp^(3)-rich scaffolds,alkyl halides have become the feedstock of choice for obtaining carbonylation products.With the development of photoredox catalysis,several aminocarbonylation systems for alkyl halides were developed which usually require transition metal catalysis.Considering the demands for green sustainable chemical synthesis,here we report a metal-free,exogenous catalyst-free aminocarbonylation reaction of alkyl iodides under atmospheric pressure of carbon monoxide.Through a combination of EDA and XAT strategies,the reaction occurs efficiently under only light irradiation at room temperature.展开更多
Organophosphate analogues are commonly occurring structural features that are widely present in numerous natural substances, biologically active molecules and modern pharmaceutical compounds. The development of effici...Organophosphate analogues are commonly occurring structural features that are widely present in numerous natural substances, biologically active molecules and modern pharmaceutical compounds. The development of efficient strategies for the preparation of these analogues is still attractive but challenging in organophosphorus chemistry. In order to fill this gap, different new routes have been discovered including direct phosphonylation of alkyl radicals, indirect Arbuzov phosphonylation of alkyl radicals and nucleopilic phosphonylation of phosphorus. In this short review, we have attempted to summarize these recent developments for the synthesis of alkyl phosphonates in order to facilitate the development of green pharmacological alkyl phosphonates by emphasizing their variety of products, specificity and relevance, and providing the underlying mechanistic rationale whenever it is possible. We aim to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of this field and contribute to future research.展开更多
Objective:Radical prostatectomy(RP)is considered the gold standard treatment for patients with localized prostate cancer(PCa).All patients undergoing RP,either open,laparoscopic,or robotic,are at risk of developing ur...Objective:Radical prostatectomy(RP)is considered the gold standard treatment for patients with localized prostate cancer(PCa).All patients undergoing RP,either open,laparoscopic,or robotic,are at risk of developing urinary incontinence after RP.Our study aimed to analyze possible predictors of early postoperative(within 3 months)urinary continence(UC)outcomes following extraperitoneal single-site robot-assisted RP(ss-RARP)for localized PCa.Methods:We retrospectively reviewed data from 113 patients with localized PCa who were operated on by a highly experienced surgeon between September 2022 and December 2023.Patient characteristics(age,body mass index,prostate volume,prostate dimensions,preoperative and postoperative membranous urethral length,and percentage of membranous urethra removed)were analyzed using logistic regression to determine the independent factors contributing to short-term UC recovery after extraperitoneal ss-RARP.From the time of urinary catheter removal after surgery,the recovery of UC was followed up every month,and UC was defined as using≤1 safety pad daily,known as social continence.Results:The proportions of continent patients immediately after urinary catheter removal,1 month,and 3 months after extraperitoneal ss-RARP were 22%,49%,and 82%,respectively.The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the percentage of membranous urethra removed(p=0.016)and prostate volume(p=0.049)were associated with social UC recovery immediately after urinary catheter removal,and craniocaudal dimension of the prostate(p=0.042)and age(p=0.014)were associated with social UC recovery 1 month and 3 months after extraperitoneal ss-RARP,respectively.Conclusion:The percentage of membranous urethra removed,prostate volume,craniocaudal dimension of the prostate,and age are independent risk factors for social UC early after extraperitoneal ss-RARP.展开更多
文摘The focus of this paper is the process of radicalization of the San Bernardino attackers and their source of inspiration and affiliations.The literature on the pathway to terrorism and jihad appears to agree that pathways and triggers are varied and many with no clear set of traits that one can identify to predict individual paths to jihadism,in short,it is an idiosyncratic process.So,while the psychological profiling of high risk jihadist individuals has yet to be fruitful,the psycho/sociological behaviors associated with jihadism appear to offer greater promise.This paper will divide into four actions:their pathway to radicalization,affiliations/relations,source of inspiration,and the conclusion.
文摘This paper explores the recent findings of some empirical research concerning Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham＇s （ISIS＇） communication and tries to synthesize them under the theoretical frame of propaganda＇s concept and practices. Many authors demonstrated how ISIS propaganda campaigns, in particular those deployed on cyberspace, proved to be effective in recruiting new members in both western and Muslim countries. However, while most of the researches focused on ISIS＇s communication contents and narratives, few works considered other methods and techniques used for actually delivering them. This is a regrettable missing point given the fact that communication＇s and neurosciences＇ studies demonstrate that not only what is communicated but also the techniques adopted bear important consequences on the receiver＇s perceptions and behavior. Therefore, this article analyzes in particular the findings of researches carried out by communication scholars, social psychologists, and neuro-cognitive scientists on ISIS＇ persuasive communication techniques and demonstrates their importance for security studies＇ analysis of ISIS＇ propaganda. It argues that ISIS＇ success in mobilizing people and make them prone to violent action relies on-among other factors-its knowledge and exploitation of sophisticated methods of perceptions＇ manipulation and behavior＇s influence. This, in turn, demonstrates ISIS＇ possession of state-like soft power capabilities effectively deployed in propaganda campaigns and therefore calls for a more complex understanding of its agency.
文摘The following article presents the results of a research-action and an online communication campaign on the prevention of radicalization of second-generation young Italian Muslims as a part of a project called“Oltre”(the Italian acronym means“Beyond”)financed by European Union.After a short presentation of the four steps of the prevention communication model PKIC,a deepening on the radicalization factors,and a focus on the research-action methodology,the results of the research on some fundamental issues like the relationship with family and the relation with media and social media of the young interviewees,are shown.Finally,in the last part of the article,the interventions carried out by the second-generation young moderators of the social media campaign carried on Facebook and Instagram,are presented in the framework of the online communication campaign born out of the research-action to discuss if and how a prevention process and consequent change with regard to the radicalization factors took place.
文摘Delayed wound healing following radical gastrectomy remains an important yet underappreciated complication that prolongs hospitalization,increases costs,and undermines patient recovery.In An et al’s recent study,the authors present a machine learning-based risk prediction approach using routinely available clinical and laboratory parameters.Among the evaluated algorithms,a decision tree model demonstrated excellent discrimination,achieving an area under the curve of 0.951 in the validation set and notably identifying all true cases of delayed wound healing at the Youden index threshold.The inclusion of variables such as drainage duration,preoperative white blood cell and neutrophil counts,alongside age and sex,highlights the pragmatic appeal of the model for early postoperative monitoring.Nevertheless,several aspects warrant critical reflection,including the reliance on a postoperative variable(drainage duration),internal validation only,and certain reporting inconsistencies.This letter underscores both the promise and the limitations of adopting interpretable machine learning models in perioperative care.We advocate for transparent reporting,external validation,and careful consideration of clinically actionable timepoints before integration into practice.Ultimately,this work represents a valuable step toward precision risk stratification in gastric cancer surgery,and sets the stage for multicenter,prospective evaluations.
基金This paper is supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China,the Research Funds of Renmin University of China(14XNJ005).
文摘The ideology of Jihadi-Salafism seeks to suspend the dialectic through the positing of an ahistorical state which exists under an unmediated divine sovereignty,through the full exclusion of the“other”.Thus the period of the salaf is understood as a golden age,which can be revived without regard to historical context.The“Islamic State”is considered as existing directly under the rule(hakimiyya)of God by way of the shari’a code.There is an attempt to sever oneself from apostates by exercising al-walawa’l-bara and the practice of takfir.The reaching of the perfect end state,however,necessarily entails an activist pursuit of violent change whereby all opposition elements are forcibly removed.Despite its ahistorical pretension,the Islamist ideology developed through distinct stages in Islamic history.The present essay depicts the historical formation of the Jihadi-Salafi ideological principles by tracing back the trajectory.Through attention to the deductive logic implied in the principles,the paper reveals an absolute standpoint precluding the possibility for any form of mediation that has come to be formed.With the delineation of the reasoning underlying Jihadi-Salafi concepts,the basis for the rejection of dialectical development is demonstrated,as well as the implications of the absolutist standpoint for the intensification of extremism culminating in the“Islamic State”.
文摘The regioselective carbon-hydrogen bond functionalization reaction in atom-and step-economy holds significant potential for the late-stage elaboration of complex molecules and natural products.In recent years,the hydrogen atom transfer strategy involving radicals has garnered considerable attention from chemists due to its high chemoselectivity and regioselectivity.However,owing to the marginal differences in bond dissociation energies(BDEs)among C(sp^(3))—H bonds,hydrogen atom transfer reactions mediated by alkyl radicals remain less-developed.A copper-catalyzed sulfone-induced regioselective C(sp^(3))—H bond heteroarylation reaction was reported.This strategy utilizes theα-alkyl radical of sulfone as an intramolecular hydrogen abstraction reagent,enabling the regioselective formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds under copper catalysis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22206050 and 52270047).
文摘Fenton and Fenton-like processes,which could produce highly reactive species to degrade organic contaminants,have been widely used in the field of wastewater treatment.Therein,the chemistry of Fenton process including the nature of active oxidants,the complicated reactions involved,and the behind reason for its strongly pH-dependent performance,is the basis for the application of Fenton and Fenton-like processes in wastewater treatment.Nevertheless,the conflicting views still exist about the mechanism of the Fenton process.For instance,reaching a unanimous consensus on the nature of active oxidants(hydroxyl radical or tetravalent iron)in this process remains challenging.This review comprehensively examined the mechanism of the Fenton process including the debate on the nature of active oxidants,reactions involved in the Fenton process,and the behind reason for the pH-dependent degradation of contaminants in the Fenton process.Then,we summarized several strategies that promote the Fe(Ⅱ)/Fe(Ⅲ)cycle,reduce the competitive consumption of active oxidants by side reactions,and replace the Fenton reagent,thus improving the performance of the Fenton process.Furthermore,advances for the future were proposed including the demand for the high-accuracy identification of active oxidants and taking advantages of the characteristic of target contaminants during the degradation of contaminants by the Fenton process.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is a prevalent tumor in the digestive system,with around one million new cases reported annually,ranking it as the third most common malignancy.Reducing pain is a key research focus.This study evaluates the effect of nalbuphine on the analgesic effect and the expression of pain factors in patients after radical resection.AIM To provide a reference for postoperative analgesia methods.METHODS One hundred eight patients with GC,admitted between January 2022 and June 2024,underwent radical gastrectomy.They received a controlled analgesia pump and a transverse abdominis muscle plane block,divided into two groups of 54 patients in each group.The control group received sufentanil,while the observation group received nalbuphine as an analgesic.Postoperative analgesic effects,pain factor expression,and adverse effects were compared.RESULTS The resting pain and activity pain scores in the observation group at 6,12,24 and 48 hours were significantly lower than those in the control group.Additionally,the number of presses and consumption of the observation group at 48 hours were lower than those of the control group;and the response rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The prostaglandin E2,substance P,and serotonin levels 24 hours after the observation group were lower than those in the control group,and the incidence of adverse reactions was 5.56%lower than 22.22%in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The findings suggest that nalbuphine enhances postoperative multimodal analgesia in patients with radical GC,effectively improving postoperative analgesic effect,relieving postoperative resting and active pain,and reducing postoperative pain factor expression,demonstrating its potential for clinical application.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.D2019106042,D2020304038,and D2021106002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22276099)+1 种基金the State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Formation and Prevention of Urban Air Pollution Complex(No.2021080544)the Environmental Monitoring Research Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.2211).
文摘VOCs(Volatile organic compounds)exert a vital role in ozone and secondary organic aerosol production,necessitating investigations into their concentration,chemical characteristics,and source apportionment for the effective implementation of measures aimed at preventing and controlling atmospheric pollution.FromJuly to October 2020,onlinemonitoringwas conducted in the main urban area of Shijiazhuang to collect data on VOCs and analyze their concentrations and reactivity.Additionally,the PMF(positive matrix factorization)method was utilized to identify the VOCs sources.Results indicated that the TVOCs(total VOCs)concentration was(96.7±63.4μg/m^3),with alkanes exhibiting the highest concentration of(36.1±26.4μg/m^3),followed by OVOCs(16.4±14.4μg/m^3).The key active components were alkenes and aromatics,among which xylene,propylene,toluene,propionaldehyde,acetaldehyde,ethylene,and styrene played crucial roles as reactive species.The sources derived from PMF analysis encompassed vehicle emissions,solvent and coating sources,combustion sources,industrial emissions sources,as well as plant sources,the contribution of which were 37.80%,27.93%,16.57%,15.24%,and 2.46%,respectively.Hence,reducing vehicular exhaust emissions and encouraging neighboring industries to adopt low-volatile organic solvents and coatings should be prioritized to mitigate VOCs levels.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52170156,52250056,and 52293443)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KQTD20190929172630447).
文摘Harnessing bacteria for superoxide production in bioremediation holds immense promise,yet its practical application is hindered by slow production rates and the relatively weak redox potential of superoxide.This study delves into a cost-effective approach to amplify superoxide production using an Arthrobacter strain,a prevalent soil bacterial genus.Our research reveals that introducing a carbon source along with specific iron-binding ligands,including deferoxamine(DFO),diethylenetriamine pentaacetate(DTPA),citrate,and oxalate,robustly augments microbial superoxide generation.Moreover,our findings suggest that these iron-binding ligands play a pivotal role in converting superoxide into hydroxyl radicals by modulating the electron transfer rate between Fe(Ⅲ)/Fe(Ⅱ)and superoxide.Remarkably,among the tested ligands,only DTPA emerges as a potent promoter of this conversion process when complexed with Fe(Ⅲ).We identify an optimal Fe(Ⅲ)to DTPA ratio of approximately 1:1 for enhancing hydroxyl radical production within the Arthrobacter culture.This research underscores the efficacy of simultaneously introducing carbon sources and DTPA in facilitating superoxide production and its subsequent conversion to hydroxyl radicals,significantly elevating bioremediation performance.Furthermore,our study reveals that DTPA augments superoxide production in cultures of diverse soils,with various soil microorganisms beyond Arthrobacter identified as contributors to superoxide generation.This emphasizes the universal applicability of DTPA across multiple bacterial genera.In conclusion,our study introduces a promising methodology for enhancing microbial superoxide production and its conversion into hydroxyl radicals.These findings hold substantial implications for the deployment of microbial reactive oxygen species in bioremediation,offering innovative solutions for addressing environmental contamination challenges.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric cancer is the most common malignancy of the digestive system and surgical resection is the primary treatment.Advances in surgical technology have reduced the risk of complications after radical gastrectomy;however,post-surgical pancreatic fistula remain a serious issue.These fistulas can lead to abdominal infections,anastomotic leakage,increased costs,and pain;thus,early diagnosis and prevention are crucial for a better prognosis.Currently,C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT),and total bilirubin(TBil)levels are used to predict post-operative infections and anastomotic leakage.However,their predictive value for pancreatic fistula after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer remains unclear.The present study was conducted to determine their predictive value.AIM To determine the predictive value of CRP,PCT,and TBil levels for pancreatic fistula after gastric cancer surgery.METHODS In total,158 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer at our hospital between January 2019 and January 2023 were included.The patients were assigned to a pancreatic fistula group or a non-pancreatic fistula group.Multivariate logistic analysis was conducted to assess the factors influencing development of a fistula.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to determine the predictive value of serum CRP,PCT,and TBil levels on day 1 postsurgery.RESULTS On day 1 post-surgery,the CRP,PCT,and TBil levels were significantly higher in the pancreatic fistula group than in the non-pancreatic fistula group(P<0.05).A higher fistula grade was associated with higher levels of the indices.Univariate analysis revealed significant differences in the presence of diabetes,hyperlipidemia,pancreatic injury,splenectomy,and the biomarker levels(P<0.05).Logistic multivariate analysis identified diabetes,hyperlipidemia,pancreatic injury,CRP level,and PCT level as independent risk factors.ROC curves yielded predictive values for CRP,PCT,and TBil levels,with the PCT level having the highest area under the curve(AUC)of 0.80[95%confidence interval(CI):0.72-0.90].Combined indicators improved the predictive value,with an AUC of 0.86(95%CI:0.78-0.93).CONCLUSION Elevated CRP,PCT,and TBil levels predict risk of pancreatic fistula post-gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22301012)the R&D Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission (KM202310011005)。
文摘Cerium oxide(CeO_(2)) has attracted much attention in recent years owing to its reversible switch ability in Ce^(3+)/Ce^(4+)redox to produce improved antioxidation properties for biomedical applications.Here,we report to embed the CeO_(2)nanospheres into the organic polymer network using electrostatic spinning technology to prepare polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)-encapsulated CeO_(2)nanospheres composite nanofibrous membranes(PVA-CeO_(2)) for the first time,which is beneficial to improving the dispersion and biocompatibility of CeO_(2)nanosphere without altering the original antioxidant properties of CeO_(2).Detailed characterization of the as-prepared composite nanofibrous membranes reveals that CeO_(2)was successfully introduced into the PVA fibers with strong interactions,thus enhancing the thermal stability and fracture toughness of the nanoifbers.As a result,PVA-CeO_(2)exhibits superior UV shielding performance,antioxidant performance and bacteriostatic performance.Meaningfully,PVA-CeO_(2)has strong absorbance in both UVA and UVB bands when the CeO_(2)concentration in the nanoifber membrane reaches 1.5 wt%,and shows an excellent scavenging effect on the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)radicals with a scavenging rate of 86.52%.Moreover,the Kirby-Bauer(K-B) method of agar diffusion test further confirms that PVA-CeO_(2)has antimicrobial ability against three types of representative strains,including Gram-positive bacteria(Staphylococcus aureus),Gram-negative bacteria(Escherichia coli) and fungi(Candida albicans).Importantly,no obvious cytotoxicity is observed for PVA-CeO_(2)even though the amount of embedded CeO_(2)nanosphere reaches as high as 1.5 wt%.This study reveals new avenues for improving the future smart design of CeO_(2)-based nanoifber membrane composite materials for biological antioxidants.
文摘A photocatalyst-free photoinduced radical difluoromethylation approach for the convenient synthesis of 3-CF_(2)H-coumarins from alkynoates by difluoromethyl phenoxathiinium salt(PT-CF_(2)H^(+)BF_(4)^(-))was developed.This transformation in-volves radical difluoromethylation/5-exo spirocyclization/ester migration rearrangement cascade process and features mild reaction conditions,broad substrate scope and good functional groups tolerance.Using this method,a wide range of alkynoates was successfully converted to desired 3-CF_(2)H-coumarins in moderate to good yields.
文摘A metal-free,visible-light-induced strategy has been developed for the diborylation of gem-dibromoalkanes.This reaction enables the construction of structurally diverse alkyl gem-diboronates at room temperature via visible-light-induced C—Br bond activation using B2cat2 as the boron source.Through a tandem in-situ dibromination/diborylation process,a onepot transformation from aldehydes to alkyl gem-diboronates has been achieved.Additionally,sunlight irradiation has been demonstrated as a viable alternative for inducing this reaction,enabling gram-scale synthesis with practical applicability.
文摘A new cobalt(Ⅱ)-radical complex:[Co(im4-py)_(2)(PNB)_(2)](im4-py=2-(4'-pyridyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazole-1-oxyl,HPNB=p-nitrobenzoic acid)has been synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis,elemental analysis,IR,and magnetic properties.X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the complex exists as mononuclear molecules and Co(Ⅱ)ion is four-coordinated with two radicals and two PNB-ligands.The magnetic susceptibility study indicates the complex exhibits weak ferromagnetic interactions between cobalt(Ⅱ)and im4-py radical.The magnetic property is explained by the magnetic and structure exchange mechanism.CCDC:976028.
文摘Objective:To assess the safety and effectiveness of urological tumor surgeries using the hinotori^(TM)Surgical Robot System(hinotori)in a real-world clinical setting.Methods:All surgeries including robot-assisted radical prostatectomy(RARP),robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN),robot-assisted radical nephrectomy(RARN),robot-assisted nephroureterectomy(RANU),robot-assisted adrenalectomy(RAA),and robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion(RARC+ICUD)for urological tumors with the hinotori and da Vinci surgical system(da Vinci)from January 2022 to September 2023 were enrolled.We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of surgeries using the hinotori compared with those using the da Vinci.Results:Robotic surgeries using the hinotori were performed in a total of 91 cases,comprising 42 cases of RARP,18 cases of RAPN,six cases of RARN,10 cases of RANU,13 cases of RAA,and two cases of RARC+ICUD;no major intraoperative complications were observed in any of the cases using the hinotori;no major postoperative complications occurred in any of the cases;no case experienced an unrecoverable equipment error during surgery.Meanwhile,robotic surgeries using the da Vinci were performed in a total of 277 cases,comprising 126 cases of RARP,94 cases of RAPN,12 cases of RARN,10 cases of RANU,20 cases of RAA,and 15 cases of RARC+ICUD;major intraoperative complications occurred in two cases;major postoperative complications occurred in seven cases;seven cases required transfusion;one case underwent conversion to open surgery;during the study period,no case experienced an unrecoverable equipment error.Surgical outcomes for cases with the hinotori were comparable to those with the da Vinci.Conclusion:This study demonstrated that the hinotori is a safe and feasible tool for robotic surgeries in the field of urology.
文摘Radical prostatectomy is a commonly used surgical method in cases of localized prostate cancer.In recent years,with the advent of new medical technologies and surgical techniques,the evolution of radical prostatectomy has revolutionized,especially in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy(RARP).The evolution of surgical approaches for radical prostatectomy has occurred in three stages:open surgery,laparoscopic intervention,and robot-assisted surgery.Regarding the functional recovery of patients who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy or RARP,with the improvement of disease conditions,oncological prognosis of patients was not compromised.Particularly,RARP boasts distinguished novel techniques and approaches for maintaining urinary continence and sexual function in the short-and long-term.In addition,studies in the last two decades have shown its correlation with decreasing postoperative morbidity.In this paper,the available literatures related to the surgical approaches ranging from open surgery to RARP were reviewed,the superiority of any novel procedure was analyzed,and the advantages and disadvantages among the three modalities were compared,hoping to provide guidance to urologists when considering surgical approaches in the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFA1507500)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.028GJHZ2023045FN)。
文摘The amide moiety plays an important role as a powerful bioactive backbone,and as the synthetic chemistry community moves toward more sp^(3)-rich scaffolds,alkyl halides have become the feedstock of choice for obtaining carbonylation products.With the development of photoredox catalysis,several aminocarbonylation systems for alkyl halides were developed which usually require transition metal catalysis.Considering the demands for green sustainable chemical synthesis,here we report a metal-free,exogenous catalyst-free aminocarbonylation reaction of alkyl iodides under atmospheric pressure of carbon monoxide.Through a combination of EDA and XAT strategies,the reaction occurs efficiently under only light irradiation at room temperature.
基金support from the National Key R&D Program(2023YFD1700500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22301093)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and the Central China Normal University(CCNU).
文摘Organophosphate analogues are commonly occurring structural features that are widely present in numerous natural substances, biologically active molecules and modern pharmaceutical compounds. The development of efficient strategies for the preparation of these analogues is still attractive but challenging in organophosphorus chemistry. In order to fill this gap, different new routes have been discovered including direct phosphonylation of alkyl radicals, indirect Arbuzov phosphonylation of alkyl radicals and nucleopilic phosphonylation of phosphorus. In this short review, we have attempted to summarize these recent developments for the synthesis of alkyl phosphonates in order to facilitate the development of green pharmacological alkyl phosphonates by emphasizing their variety of products, specificity and relevance, and providing the underlying mechanistic rationale whenever it is possible. We aim to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of this field and contribute to future research.
文摘Objective:Radical prostatectomy(RP)is considered the gold standard treatment for patients with localized prostate cancer(PCa).All patients undergoing RP,either open,laparoscopic,or robotic,are at risk of developing urinary incontinence after RP.Our study aimed to analyze possible predictors of early postoperative(within 3 months)urinary continence(UC)outcomes following extraperitoneal single-site robot-assisted RP(ss-RARP)for localized PCa.Methods:We retrospectively reviewed data from 113 patients with localized PCa who were operated on by a highly experienced surgeon between September 2022 and December 2023.Patient characteristics(age,body mass index,prostate volume,prostate dimensions,preoperative and postoperative membranous urethral length,and percentage of membranous urethra removed)were analyzed using logistic regression to determine the independent factors contributing to short-term UC recovery after extraperitoneal ss-RARP.From the time of urinary catheter removal after surgery,the recovery of UC was followed up every month,and UC was defined as using≤1 safety pad daily,known as social continence.Results:The proportions of continent patients immediately after urinary catheter removal,1 month,and 3 months after extraperitoneal ss-RARP were 22%,49%,and 82%,respectively.The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the percentage of membranous urethra removed(p=0.016)and prostate volume(p=0.049)were associated with social UC recovery immediately after urinary catheter removal,and craniocaudal dimension of the prostate(p=0.042)and age(p=0.014)were associated with social UC recovery 1 month and 3 months after extraperitoneal ss-RARP,respectively.Conclusion:The percentage of membranous urethra removed,prostate volume,craniocaudal dimension of the prostate,and age are independent risk factors for social UC early after extraperitoneal ss-RARP.
