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Introducing and stabilizing oxygen vacancies in the lattice of oxide support materials has been a huge challenge to boost the catalytic activity in redox reaction. Herein, we fabricate porous single-crystalline Nb2O5 monoliths at the centimeter scale, then we introduce the oxygen vacancies in lattice by reduction treatment and stabilize the oxygen vacancy defects by the ordered lattice. We then deposit Pt clusters at surface in the porous microstructures to construct an interfacial system and we show the significantly enhanced surface oxygen exchange coefficient. As a case study, we demonstrate the complete CO oxidation with air at 110 °C and 30,000 mL g-1 h-1 conditions, following the Mars-van Krevelen mechanism, with no visible performance attenuation after a continuous operation of ~500 h. At 60,000 mL g-1 h-1 and 110 °C, the CO conversion rate decreases to 83.8% and ultimately remains 76.3% after 185 h of long-term operation.

In upper brachial plexus (C5-C6) avulsion injuries, deltoid reinnervation via radial-to-axillary nerve transfer is standard. However, fracture-dislocations around the shoulder complicate surgical exposure due to fibrosis and distorted anatomy. Fifteen male patients (mean age: 26.1 years) with C5-C6 avulsion injuries and concomitant shoulder fractures were treated between October 2019 and April 2022 using a modified posterior approach. The "teres major first" technique utilized the inferior border of the teres major muscle as a consistent landmark to identify and mobilize the long head triceps branch and anterior axillary nerve. A vertical slit in the teres major tendon improved access and allowed tension-free coaptation. All patients also received spinal accessory to suprascapular nerve transfers, and partial ulnar and/or median nerve transfers for elbow flexion restoration. All patients had fibrous adhesions in the quadrangular space, and 3 had distal axillary nerve injuries. The teres major landmark enabled safe dissection in all cases. Twelve of 15 patients achieved deltoid reinnervation with active shoulder abduction between 110° and 170° (mean 156°; MRC grade III-IV). Three patients (2 with proximal humerus fractures and 1 with lateral clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular disruption) showed limited recovery (70°-80° abduction). Triceps donor site weakness (MRC grade ≥3 in 14/15) was tolerated well, and full elbow flexion was restored in all patients. EMG evidence of reinnervation appeared by week 21 (deltoid) and week 23 (infraspinatus), with improvement in active shoulder abduction from week 27 onward. The "teres major first" approach enables rapid and safe identification of target nerves in brachial plexus injuries complicated by shoulder fractures and dislocations. This technique minimizes dissection in fibrotic areas, ensures tension-free repair, and achieves reliable functional outcomes. However this study is limited by the relatively small sample size and a reduced statistical power.

This chapter deals with the vital aspect of how remote sensing and AI apply to real-time observations of earthquakes. Such technologies significantly improve forecasting, detecting, and managing seismic activities. AI enhances the accuracy in determining when an earthquake might happen and how strong it may be by processing seismic data that leads to timely responses in these events. Radar sensors in satellites are used to capture details about changes that may have occurred on the surface of the Earth and in the lines of faults. This will give invaluable data for predicting the possible risks of an earthquake, which is quite central in managing it. It introduces some current applications, such as automatic processing of images and enhancements of seismic data. The chapter also looks forward to potential developments that might increase additional improvements in preparedness and safety against earthquakes. This also compares optical and microwave sensors on the satellites by providing the effectiveness of such monitoring in earthquake-prone regions like Shimla and Nepal. These comparisons reflect how various satellite technologies offer essential data for earthquake monitoring. By addressing all these enhancements, the chapter also highlights the critical roles these technologies play in reducing the effect of earthquakes on communities around the world.

Wann immer eine Charge eines bestimmten Produkts hergestellt wird, kommt eine Art von Batch-System zum Einsatz, in dem Anlagen hierarchisch strukturiert und automatisiert werden. Mit dem Module Type Package (MTP) für PEAs (Process Equipment Assemblies) ist schon im Engineering ein Teil der Arbeit geleistet. Da die chemisch-pharmazeutische Industrie aber zu einem Großteil aus Bestandsanlagen besteht, die mit nicht MTP-fähigen Prozessleitsystemen orchestriert werden, stellt sich hier die Frage, was es zur Integration von neuen Technologien wie PEAs mit dem MTP benötigt. Insbesondere durch die Integration von vorgetesteten und eindeutig beschriebenen Modulen kann hier das Risiko von neuen Technologien reduziert werden. In diesem Beitrag wird vorgestellt, was es braucht, um bestehende Batch-Systeme und Module mit MTP gemeinsam zu nutzen – das hybrid Batch.

Este trabajo se enfoca en las flexibilidades sobre propiedad intelectual permitidas por el Tratado entre los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, los Estados Unidos de América y Canadá, para lo cual, se toma como principal referencia el Acuerdo sobre los Aspectos de los Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual relacionados con el Comercio: Una vez delimitado el margen de acción que tienen las Partes del T-MEC, se plantean medidas de equilibrio en el ámbito de la propiedad intelectual, con el fin de compatibilizar los derechos exclusivos, la libre competencia y el respeto a los derechos fundamentales. Las medidas propuestas pretenden ejemplificar el espacio de acción que podrían tener países como México, a pesar de los altos estándares de protección de la propiedad intelectual que se derivan de los acuerdos comerciales suscritos.

Com a ascensão do e-commerce e a alta competitividade no mercado, ressalta-se a necessidade das empresas compreender o setor em que atuam e conhecer os seus concorrentes, buscando por vantagens competitivas para se destacar. Neste contexto, entende-se que a Supply Chain Management tem se mostrado como uma ferramenta importante nesse ramo do comércio digital. Logo, o presente artigo visou responder: como a utilização da ferramenta Supply Chain Management pode contribuir com o ganho do diferencial competitivo no âmbito do E-commerce? Para tanto, definiu-se como objetivo geral analisar a Ferramenta Supply Chain Management como uma vantagem competitiva no e-commerce. Dessa forma, para a realização dessa pesquisa, utilizou-se como metodologia a pesquisa qualitativa, quanto à sua natureza, a pesquisa exploratória, quanto aos seus fins, e a pesquisa bibliográfica, quanto aos seus meios. Com isso, compreendeu-se que a ferramenta Supply Chain Management pode trabalhar em conjunto com o comércio digital, apontando sempre os fatores críticos e aprimorando o setor logístico em conjunto com o setor de vendas, caracterizando-se, assim, como uma vantagem competitiva.

MK dalam putusan Nomor 18/PUU-VII/2014 memaknai ketentuan Pasal 59 ayat (4) UU PPLH menambah frasa “permohonan perpanjangan izin masih dalam proses harus dianggap telah memperoleh izin”. Batasan frasa “permohonan perpanjangan izin masih dalam proses harus dianggap telah memperoleh izin” menjadi ambigu sebab dapat diartikan proses perpanjangan izin pada saat: (a) izin sebelumnya masih berlaku; (b) izin sebelumnya masih berlaku hingga terlampaui, atau (c) izin sebelumnya telah habis. Hal ini mejadikan ketentuan Pasal 59 ayat (4) UU PPLH menjadi tidak jelas. Konsekuensi tidak jelasnya batasan waktu pada frasa “permohonan perpanjangan izin masih dalam proses harus dianggap telah memperoleh izin” menimbulkan ketidakpastian hukum. Hal demikian berdampak/ menghambat penegakan hukum terutama bagi prosedur hukum acara (formil) terkait penyelidikan dan penyidikan dalam penegakan pidana lingkungan hidup.