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Direct Measurements and Analysis of Catalyst Diffusion and Reaction Fronts in Chemically Amplified Resists

Abstract The propagation of both catalyst diffusion and reaction fronts in a polymeric chemically amplified resist (CAR) is evaluated by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) depth profiling, and is compared with the propagation of catalyst diffusion fronts in...

Deep hydrous melting of the mantle wedge recorded by Mg isotopes

Subduction zones govern Earth’s deep volatile cycle. The slab-mantle interface is a key locus of volatile exchange between the subducting crust and the overlying mantle wedge, yet whether and how chemical reactions at this interface affect arc magmatism remains poorly constrained...

With whom you elaborate matters: how learning orientation impacts cross-culture and same-culture information elaboration in culturally diverse teams

Abstract Work teams are increasingly characterized by diverse cultural backgrounds. Although research has established that cultural diversity holds the potential to enhance team performance through information elaboration—the exchange, discussion, and integration of task-relevant...

Evolved differences in microglial cell biology between surface and cave populations of Astyanax mexicanus

Microglia govern multiple aspects of brain architecture and function by eliminating dying neurons and glia, stimulating neurogenesis, refining neural connections, and orchestrating immune responses. The Mexican tetra, Astyanax mexicanus, is a powerful model system for investigati...

Complex Fragment Coupling via O -Mesyl Hydroxylamines: Direct Conversion of Primary Amines to Electrophilic Aminating Agents

Abstract Nitrogen-containing molecules are ubiquitous in pharmaceuticals, natural products, ligands, and functional materials, sustaining continued interest in efficient C–N bond-forming strategies. Although electrophilic amination has emerged as a powerful complement to classica...

You are not alone: access to collective representation buffers the harmful impact of customer sexual harassment on gig workers

Abstract Amid the rapid growth of the gig economy, gig workers can be particularly vulnerable to customer sexual harassment (CSH), facing unique challenges due to the “one-off” nature of their interactions with customers, insufficient protections, and the absence of bystanders wh...

Design principle for mitigating moisture-induced degradation in 2D halide perovskites

We establish a conceptual framework which explains and mitigates moisture-induced degradation in 2D perovskites. Degradation proceeds along defined pathways across the spacer cation iodide (A′I or A′I2)-PbI2-H2O ternary phase diagram as moisture intercalates into the perovskite....

Web of non-invertible dualities for (2+1) dimensional models with subsystem symmetries

We extend non-invertible duality concepts familiar from one-dimensional systems to two spatial dimensions by constructing a web of non-invertible dualities for lattice models with subsystem symmetries. Focusing on \mathbb{Z}_2×\mathbb{Z}_2 ℤ 2 × ℤ 2 subsystem symmetry on the squa...

Diagnostic Accuracy of Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring in Spinal Deformity Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Study Design Systematic review and diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis. Objective To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring (IONM) for detecting postoperative neurologic deficits in spinal deformity surgery and assess performance across monit...

Microfluidics-Enhanced 3D DNA-Based Points Accumulation for Imaging in Nanoscale Topography

Abstract Single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) enables the examination of biological samples at the nanoscale. DNA-based points accumulation for imaging in nanoscale topography (DNA-PAINT) is a flexible SMLM-based approach with a broad capability for multiplexing. Howeve...

Bayesian multivariate rank regression models for the analysis of sports data

Abstract Rank data arise when multiple raters express preferences by ordering a set of items. Such data are often multivariate, with raters providing rankings across multiple criteria or time points. For instance, in the field of sports analytics, media outlets rank players or te...

Box C/D snoRNPs and MDT-15/MED15 regulate mitochondrial surveillance and mitophagy via fatty acid metabolism

In response to constant homeostatic threats, organisms have developed complex regulatory networks to monitor cellular functions and restore normal function. Here, we identify MDT-15 and its effectors, the fatty acid desaturases FAT-5, FAT-6, and FAT-7, as activators of the Ethano...

Different Last Millennium El Niño Southern Oscillation Sea Surface Temperature Patterns Drive Disparate North Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Characteristics

Abstract Understanding the relationship between the El Niño‐Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon and North Atlantic tropical cyclone (TC) activity is critical for both seasonal predictions and future projections of TCs. Unfortunately, the satellite observational era (1970‐pres...

Engineering Metrics for Full-Scale Viability of PFAS Sorbent Regeneration

Abstract Evolving global regulations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are driving rapid expansion of sorbent-based treatment in drinking water and industrial effluents. Granular activated carbon and anion-exchange resins remain among the best available technologies,...

2D theoretically twistable material database

The study of twisted two-dimensional (2D) materials, in which twisting layers create moiré superlattices, has created opportunities for investigating topological phases and strongly correlated physics. The broader potential of a seemingly infinite set of twistable 2D materials re...

Past rapid spread of introduced livestock coincided with vegetation clearance on Madagascar

Debates persist around the past and present effects of introduced livestock on the native biodiversity of Madagascar. Indeed, the variable habitat and past rate of spread of livestock across the island's distinct ecoregions are poorly known. Sets of 14C and stable isotope data fr...

Narrativizing a Context of Gender‐Based Violence: The Possibility of Justice in Argentina's Femicide Law

ABSTRACT Latin American governments have enacted some of the most progressive laws against femicide in the world. Yet data show these laws have not prevented or mitigated the high rates of femicide. In this article, I conduct an analysis of four sentences tried under the Argentin...

A rapid cooling stage in Earth’s thermal history driven by the onset of plate tectonics

Earth is the only planet that currently has plate tectonics, but it is widely thought that Earth initially operated in a stagnant lid regime, akin to present day Venus. Exactly when the transition to plate tectonics happened is debated. Because these different tectonic regimes re...

Silica Coating Enhances the PFAS Photocatalytic Properties of Boron Nitride

ABSTRACT Boron nitride (BN) has recently emerged as a promising material capable of breaking down toxic perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through photocatalysis. However, chemical stability of its powder form has not been addressed...

Integrating machine learning with DEM for effective calibration of bonded-particle structures

Bonded-particle structures are widely employed to model diverse materials, ranging from brittle ceramics to ductile metals. The mechanical behavior of these structures is fundamentally determined by particle arrangements and bond models representing inter-particle interactions. B...