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9%) and acceptable depth of cure, degree of conversion, and biocompatibility. The cooperation of different fillers is highly essential for resin composites to achieve enhanced multifunctional performance.Nitrogen fixation using homogeneous transition metal complexes under mild reaction conditions is a challenging topic in the field of chemistry. Several successful examples of the catalytic conversion of nitrogen molecule into ammonia using various transition metal complexes in the presence of reductants and proton sources have been reported so far, together with detailed investigations on the reaction mechanism. Among these, only molybdenum complexes have been shown to serve as effective catalysts under ambient reaction conditions, in stark contrast with other transition metal-catalysed reactions that proceed at low reaction temperature such as -78 °C. In this feature article, we classify the molybdenum-catalysed reactions into four types reactions via the Schrock cycle, reactions via dinuclear reaction systems, reactions via direct cleavage of the nitrogen-nitrogen triple bond of dinitrogen, and reactions via the Chatt-type cycle. We describe these catalytic systems focusing on the catalytic activity and mechanistic investigations. We hope that the present feature article provides useful information to develop more efficient nitrogen fixation systems under mild reaction conditions.This work presents an optimized microwave (MW)-assisted method for the chemical functionalization of porous silicon particles (PSip). 3-(Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) was grafted on previously stabilized PSip. The functionalization efficiency was studied and optimized in terms of reaction time (Rt) and reaction temperature (RT) using a central composite design (CCD). The effect of MW irradiation on the surface coverage was found to strongly depend on the PSip surface chemistry, Rt, RT, and percentage of APTES. Quantification of grafted amino groups was performed by the ninhydrin method (NHIM); confirming the results by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Reacting with 5% APTES solution at 95 °C for 26 min was the best functionalization conditions. The efficiency of PSip-APTES prepared under the optimized conditions was compared to those functionalized by the traditional method; MW irradiation increases by 39% the number of functional groups grafted onto the PSip surfaces with the additional benefit of having a drastic reduction in Rt.Hierarchical ZnS/NC dodecahedra are successfully constructed via a two-step synthetic method combining a sulfidation process and subsequent carbonization treatment, benefiting from the inherent merits of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks as ideal precursors/self-sacrificing templates. Studies reveal that the sulfidation time plays a vital role in the morphological evolution and lithium storage performances of final products. To our knowledge, this is the first example of carbon-based ZnS hierarchical materials with yolk-shell structures. When used as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the resultant ZnS(x h)/NC (x is the sulfidation time) electrodes showed high lithium storage abilities, excellent cycling stabilities, and good rate capabilities. The optimal ZnS(72 h)/NC sample shows a well-defined multi-yolk-shell structure and delivers a high reversible specific capacity (757 mA h g-1 after 100 cycles at 200 mA g-1), extraordinary rate capability, and intriguing long-term cycling stability (∼500 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1 after 1000 cycles). Such a type of architecture simultaneously integrates several attractive design principles for high-performance LIB anodes including the yolk-shell structure, nitrogen-doped carbon coupling, and ultrafine ZnS nanoparticles.Selenium, an essential trace element in the body, participates in various biological processes in the form of selenoproteins. In humans, a suitable concentration of selenium is essential for maintaining normal cellular function. Decreased levels of selenoproteins can lead to obstruction of the normal physiological functions of tissues and cells and even death. In addition, the level of selenium in the body affects cellular immunity, humoral immunity, and the balance between type 2 and type 1 helper T cells. Selenium can affect the immune function of the body through the reactive oxygen species (ROS), NF-κB, ferroptosis and NRF2 pathways. This paper reviews the immune effect of selenium on the body and the process of signal transduction and aims to serve as a reference for follow-up studies of immune function and research on the development of new selenium compounds and active targets.A generalized and facile strategy toward 2D hybrid porous carbons (2DHPCs) with various highly active functional species (e.g. Co, B, and P) is developed via 2D molecular brushes as biomimetic building blocks. The resulting 2DHPCs present superior electrochemical energy conversion and storage properties.This work provides a novel strategy of optimal utilization of fluoroethylene carbonate to generate a uniform and compact solid electrolyte interface film, enhancing the cycle life of potassium ion batteries. With K foil being treated with fluoroethylene carbonate prior to use, enhanced cycling performance up to 1200 hours was achieved. Combining in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy with the distribution of relaxation time analysis and XPS analysis, the solubility of KF in the electrolyte is proposed as a crucial factor to determine the quality of a solid electrolyte interface. Our work contributes to understanding the role and manipulating the usage of the fluoroethylene carbonate additive in potassium ion batteries.We demonstrate a 3,5-di(p-oxethyl)styryl conjugated BODIPY showing deep-red upconversion luminescence with a high efficiency of 16.6%. BGB-283 order Furthermore, water-soluble BODIPY-doped upconversion nanoparticles with efficiency up to 6.9% under low excitation power density (∼1 mW cm-2) are developed and enable high-performance bioimaging in vivo.

An increase in screen time has been observed among children despite the impact on health. This study was aimed to analyze if the child population complies with health recommendations for adequate use of recreational screens (television and video games) and to evaluate associated variables.

Cross-sectional study with 521 children between 6 months and 14 years old who attended Primary Care. A self-administered survey was used to collect sociodemographic variables, child's recreational screens time, the parent's television (TV) time, and related environmental and sociocultural variables.

521 surveys were carried out (55.2% boys and 44.8% girls). Recreational screen time in children under 2 years of age averaged 71 minutes/day and increased to 160 minutes/day in those over 10 years old. Boys had 30% more video game time than girls. A total of 80% of the sample started using TV before 2 years of age. The modifiable variables that showed an independent association with excess of time spent on recreational screens were the parental TV time (OR 4.34; 95% CI 2.48-7.72), maintaining the "background TV on often" (OR 1.70; 95% CI 1.07-2.72) and watching TV usually alone (OR 2.08; 95% 1.30-3.32).

Most of the child population does not comply with the main recommendations of health organizations regarding the adequate use of recreational screens. Our results indicated that environmental and cultural variables influence screen time. Our findings can contribute to design strategies to improve the use of recreational screens in childhood.

Most of the child population does not comply with the main recommendations of health organizations regarding the adequate use of recreational screens. Our results indicated that environmental and cultural variables influence screen time. Our findings can contribute to design strategies to improve the use of recreational screens in childhood.As cases and deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Europe rose sharply in late March, most European countries implemented strict mitigation policies, including closure of nonessential businesses and mandatory stay-at-home orders. These policies were largely successful at curbing transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 (1), but they came with social and economic costs, including increases in unemployment, interrupted education, social isolation, and related psychosocial outcomes (2,3). A better understanding of when and how these policies were effective is needed. Using data from 37 European countries, the impact of the timing of these mitigation policies on mortality from COVID-19 was evaluated. Linear regression was used to assess the association between policy stringency at an early time point and cumulative mortality per 100,000 persons on June 30. Implementation of policies earlier in the course of the outbreak was associated with lower COVID-19-associated mortality during the subsequent months. An increase by one standard deviation in policy stringency at an early timepoint was associated with 12.5 cumulative fewer deaths per 100,000 on June 30. Countries that implemented stringent policies earlier might have saved several thousand lives relative to those countries that implemented similar policies, but later. Earlier implementation of mitigation policies, even by just a few weeks, might be an important strategy to reduce the number of deaths from COVID-19.

Vessel prepping is an essential component of an optimal strategy in treating infrainguinal peripheral arterial disease. Vessel prepping with atherectomy can be aggressive in certain lesion morphologies, such as severe calcium, total occlusion, or in-stent restenosis, or can target vessel compliance without aggressive debulking. Drug elution is likely to be enhanced by vessel prepping. Optimal vessel prepping requires precise imaging of the vessel size, plaque morphology, and lesion severity/length which cannot be assessed adequately by angiography. Also, intravascular ultrasound provides information post treatment on minimal luminal area gain, residual dissections, geometric miss, and stent apposition and expansion.

Vessel prepping is an essential component of an optimal strategy in treating infrainguinal peripheral arterial disease. Vessel prepping with atherectomy can be aggressive in certain lesion morphologies, such as severe calcium, total occlusion, or in-stent restenosis, or can target vessel compliance without aggressive debulking. Drug elution is likely to be enhanced by vessel prepping. Optimal vessel prepping requires precise imaging of the vessel size, plaque morphology, and lesion severity/length which cannot be assessed adequately by angiography. Also, intravascular ultrasound provides information post treatment on minimal luminal area gain, residual dissections, geometric miss, and stent apposition and expansion.

Early discharge strategies are increasingly adopted after percutaneous cardiac interventions. However, there is a paucity of data on early discharge after transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVRep) procedures. In this report, we aimed to present our data on same-day discharge after MitraClip (Abbott Structural) procedures.

A total of 82 patients who underwent TMVRep and were discharged the same day were included in the study. Patients who underwent the procedure with moderate conscious anesthesia, and without periprocedural complications and a stable early course post procedure, were considered candidates for same-day discharge. A next-day follow-up exam at the cardiology clinic was scheduled for all patients for removal of the groin access figure-of-eight subcutaneous sutures and for echocardiographic examination.

Thirty-nine patients had primary mitral regurgitation (MR), while 43 patients had secondary MR. A mean of 1.4 ± 0.4 clips were implanted per patient (range, 1 to 2 clips). Postprocedural MR grade was 1+ or lower in 64 patients (63.