Exploring touch-colour associations in achromatopsia: A case study.

Crossmodal correspondences - systematic mappings between stimulus attributes in different modalities - are ubiquitous in the general population. For example, high-pitched (vs low-pitched) sounds are commonly associated with elevated (vs low) positions in space, and rounded (vs angular) shapes tend to be linked to the term 'Bouba' (vs 'Kiki'). There is still some debate about the role of immediate sensory experience versus conceptual colour understanding in crossmodal correspondences.

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Trends of preemptive kidney transplantation in lupus compared to other primary diseases leading to end stage kidney disease in the United States of America.

PurposeThe proportion of lupus patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing preemptive kidney transplantation (PKT) is <5%, due to concern for poor outcomes. In this study, we estimate trends and the likelihood of PKT in lupus patients compared to non-lupus patients approaching ESKD. Additionally, we compare kidney allograft failure (KAF) and all-cause mortality in lupus and non-lupus recipients of PKT.

Synthesis of Imidazolidin-2-ones from -(,)-Diaminocyclohexane: A Statistical Analysis-Based Pseudo-Multicomponent Protocol.

A pseudo-multicomponent one-pot protocol for the synthesis of 1,3-disubstituted imidazolidin-2-one is described, employing -(,)-diaminocyclohexane for the in situ formation of the Schiff base, followed by reduction to produce the respective diamine and cyclization with carbonyldiimidazole (CDI). This approach utilizes statistical analysis to optimize the reaction conditions, allowing a pseudo-multicomponent protocol to be proposed. The developed method demonstrates sustainability, efficiency, and potential applications in green chemistry, achieving yields ranging from 55% to 81%.

Microstructural characterization of cacao seeds during controlled transformation through microscopy techniques and image analysis: Insights into quality-related attributes.

The controlled transformation of cacao seeds by adjusting the pH by using organic acid solutions is valuable for obtaining high-quality products with enhanced characteristics. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of organic acids on the microstructure of cacao seeds under specific operating conditions that emphasize cacao quality-related characteristics. Confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy were employed to describe the seed microstructure and characterize the presence of autofluorescent cellular components through image analysis, as well as to obtain the fractal dimension and texture parameters of the seeds.