scholarly journals Mesocrystals for photocatalysis: a comprehensive review on synthesis engineering and functional modifications

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaodong Sun ◽  
Xiaojing Yu ◽  
Qing Yang ◽  
Zhimao Yang ◽  
Shuhua Liang
Keyword(s):  
Typical Structure ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Made In

In this review, we mainly summarize the important progresses made in the development of photocatalysis-oriented mesocrystals, including synthesis engineering, functional modifications (hybridization and doping), and typical structure-related photocatalytic mechanisms. Some urgent issues and perspectives have also been discussed.

Latest Developments in Assessing Antifungal Activity Using TLC-Bioautography: A Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 96 (6) ◽  
pp. 1175-1188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quentin Favre-Godal ◽  
Emerson Ferreira Queiroz ◽  
Jean-Luc Wolfender
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Present Status ◽  
Fusarium Species ◽  
Antifungal Compounds ◽  
Natural Sources ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Natural Origin ◽  
Tlc Bioautography ◽  
Active Natural ◽  
Made In

Abstract This paper reviews the use of TLC-bioautography in the search for antifungal compounds from natural sources. The main methods used for antifungal screening are presented, with special emphasis on bioautography. Different aspects of the technique, including the latest chromatographic developments such as HPTLC and HPLC microfractionation are presented. The present status and recent advances made in antifungal bioautography are discussed, and a comprehensive review of the applications over the last 6 years is presented. Various strategies applied in the search for antifungal compounds from natural sources are discussed, with a highlight on the challenges faced when screening complex crude mixtures. The activities of approximately 100 antifungal compounds of natural origin are presented with their minimum inhibitory quantity. The most active natural source compounds against Candida, Cladosporium, Colletotrichum, and Fusarium species are highlighted, and the compound activities discussed. In addition, perspectives concerning future improvements in bioautography sensitivity and reproducibility are noted.

Diversified copper sulfide (Cu2−xS) micro-/nanostructures: a comprehensive review on synthesis, modifications and applications

Nanoscale ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (32) ◽  
pp. 11357-11404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaodong Sun ◽  
Pengju Li ◽  
Shuhua Liang ◽  
Zhimao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Copper Sulfide ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Important Progress ◽  
Made In

In this review, we highlight the important progress made in the diversified Cu2−xS micro-/nanostructures, including synthesis strategies, formation mechanisms, functional modifications and potential applications. Several emerging issues and perspective are also given.

scholarly journals Electrochemical Nanobiosensors for Detection of Breast Cancer Biomarkers

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (14) ◽  
pp. 4022
Author(s):  
Veronika Gajdosova ◽  
Lenka Lorencova ◽  
Peter Kasak ◽  
Jan Tkac
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Cancer Biomarkers ◽  
Breast Pathology ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Breast Cancer Biomarkers ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Made In

This comprehensive review paper describes recent advances made in the field of electrochemical nanobiosensors for the detection of breast cancer (BC) biomarkers such as specific genes, microRNA, proteins, circulating tumor cells, BC cell lines, and exosomes or exosome-derived biomarkers. Besides the description of key functional characteristics of electrochemical nanobiosensors, the reader can find basic statistic information about BC incidence and mortality, breast pathology, and current clinically used BC biomarkers. The final part of the review is focused on challenges that need to be addressed in order to apply electrochemical nanobiosensors in a clinical practice.

On Piezoelectric Harvesting Technology

2012 ◽  
Vol 516-517 ◽  
pp. 1496-1499
Author(s):  
Guang Qing Shang ◽  
Yi Yi Tao ◽  
Zhi Rong Li ◽  
Chun Hua Sun
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Power Source ◽  
Human Motion ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Integrated Systems ◽  
Energy Technology ◽  
Significant Progress ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Power Mems ◽  
Made In

In recent years, significant progress has been made with in-deep application of piezoelectric harvesting energy technology. To make the technology development more convenient, a comprehensive review on application of piezoelectric harvesting technology is made in the paper. Piezoelectric harvesting devices as power source from vibration, human motion and so on are expounded. The technology would bring fast increasing in systems of micro wireless sensor, integrated systems and self-power MEMS.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Review on Surgical Implications of Rheumatoid Arthritis

2020 ◽  
Vol I (2) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Mala Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Surgical Options ◽  
Innovative Drugs ◽  
Made In

This paper focuses on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in terms of its causative elements and the treatment options. Though there is yet to be a definite cause for this disease, this study breaks down its progression and the steps that lead to rheumatoid arthritis. The research presented here delves into the different joints, the areas affected, and the manifestations of the disease among patients. Towards the end, however, the paper discusses the triumphs made in medicine that are in the form of innovative drugs and treatments that treat and hinder the progression of this disease. This paper differentiates the various medication and sets out to clarify the advantages and disadvantages of the broadly classified rheumatoid arthritis medication. As it concludes, the paper also outlines the current surgical options available and offers alternatives and studies that enhance overall RA treatment.

Exploring Affective and Cognitive Measurements in Global Online Learning

2022 ◽  
pp. 162-198
Author(s):  
Robert Z. Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Affective Factors ◽  
Cognitive And Affective Factors ◽  
Cognitive Measurement ◽  
Made In

The chapter tries to identify cognitive and affective factors that affect learners' online learning. Based on a comprehensive review of the theories and frameworks, constructs related to cognitive and affective performance were identified which further serve as the bases for the development of two instruments: cognitive measurement in online learning and affective measurement in online learning. The endeavor is significant at both theoretical and practical levels. Theoretically, the chapter contributes to the understanding of the factors (cognitive and affective) that affect online learning by revealing the underlying constructs in online environment. Practically, it provides educators with the instruments that can be used to measure cognitive and affective aspects in online learning. Finally, the recommendations are made in relation to the use of the instruments.

Migration Italian Style

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Fiore
Keyword(s):  
Brain Drain ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Dynamic Work ◽  
Italian Studies ◽  
Non Fiction ◽  
Italian Immigrants ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Made In ◽  
Work And Life ◽  
Italian Community

Since the 1990s, Italian migration to the U.S. has registered a renewed phase of activity prompted by the search for more dynamic work and life environments. The essay provides a comprehensive review of the non-fiction and fiction works depicting the experience of these new Italians in the U.S. It also discusses this group’s internal diversity, its relationship to the pre-existing Italian community, and the current linkage of Italians to Made in Italy as witnessed in FIAT 500 advertisements. The work challenges simplistic notions of success that arise from identifying this migration with a brain drain, addresses less discussed Italian immigrants such as Italian Studies academics and the undocumented, and calls for dynamic circulation of migrants from/to Italy in lieu of a one-way mobility.

scholarly journals Between Promising Advances and Deepening Concerns: A Bottom-Up Review of Trends in Land Governance 2015–2018

Land ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Cotula ◽  
Ward Anseeuw ◽  
Giulia Maria Baldinelli
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Land Rights ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Trends Analysis ◽  
Governance Processes ◽  
Made In

An evolving land governance context compounds the case for practitioners to closely track developments as they unfold. While much research sheds light on key trends, questions remain about approaches for collective bottom-up analysis led by land governance practitioners themselves. This study presents findings from an initiative to test such an approach. Drawing on written submissions made in response to an open call for contributions, the study discusses global trends in land governance over the period 2015–2018. While not a comprehensive review nor a replacement for empirically grounded research, the study highlights some of the developments practitioners grapple with in their work. The findings point to the contrasting local-to-global trends that affect land governance in diverse agro-ecological and socio-economic settings: Growing commercial pressures on land, and shrinking spaces for dissent in many contexts, coexist with new avenues for public participation in land governance processes; while diverse approaches to securing land rights, whether individual or collective, possibly underpinned by new deployments of digital technology, can coexist or compete for policy traction within the same polity. This bottom-up trends analysis broadly correlates with available accounts based on empirical research, while also providing distinctive emphases that reflect the ways practitioners perceive the changing realities they are engaged with.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Review of Optimal and Smart Design of Nonlinear Building Structures With and Without Passive Dampers Subjected to Earthquake Loading

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izuru Takewaki ◽  
Hiroki Akehashi
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Ground Motions ◽  
Seismic Loading ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Earthquake Loading ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Building Frames ◽  
Earthquake Ground Motions ◽  
Passive Dampers ◽  
Made In

The optimal and smart design of nonlinear building structures with and without passive dampers subjected to earthquake loading is of great concern in the structural design of building structures. The research started around 1980 and many investigations have been conducted. A comprehensive review on this subject is made in this article. After the description of essential features of the optimal design problem of nonlinear building structures under earthquake ground motions, analysis types of optimization problems are explained and the significance of the dynamic pushover analysis is discussed from the viewpoint of analysis of limit states under earthquake ground motions of magnitude larger than the code-specified level. Then, the categorization by the response of frames and dampers was made. In this categorization, several subjects are discussed first: 1) Optimal design of bare nonlinear building frames under seismic loading, 2) Optimal design of nonlinear dampers for elastic building frames under seismic loading, 3) Optimal design of linear dampers for nonlinear building frames under seismic loading, 4) Optimal design of nonlinear building frames with specified nonlinear dampers under seismic loading, 5) Optimal design of nonlinear dampers for specified nonlinear building frames under seismic loading, 6) Simultaneous optimization of elastic-plastic building structures and passive dampers. Finally, the classification of researches in view of solution strategies is conducted for providing another viewpoint.

A REEXAMINATION OF THE BIRDS IN THE CENTRAL MEXICAN CODICES

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley E. Sharpe
Keyword(s):  
Original Work ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Species Traits ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Symbolic Representations ◽  
The Past ◽  
Original Essay ◽  
Made In

AbstractEduard Seler's 1909 analysis of the various birds and their associated symbolism in the Mexican codices is one of the most thorough undertakings of its kind; however, although numerous revelations have been made in the realm of codex research over the past century, no comprehensive attempt has been undergone to revise Seler's initial identifications. The present study reviews the major bird species from Seler's original essay. Seven codices from the Borgia and Aztec Groups are assessed, so as to compare species traits and symbolic representations between both regions. The study incorporates recent research on the central Mexican codices, symbolism, myths, and ethnohistoric accounts, in addition to discoveries made over the last century in the fields of ornithology and zooarchaeology, in order to revise the identifications made in Seler's original work and to create a more comprehensive review of the roles each of these birds played in ancient Mexican mythology.

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