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The effect of plant-based dietary patterns on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled intervention trials

Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Objectives: The consumption of strict vegetarian diets with no animal products is associated with low blood pressure (BP). It is not clear whether less strict plant-based diets (PBDs) containing some animal products exert a similar effect. The main objective of this meta-analysis was to assess whether PBDs reduce BP in controlled clinical trials. Methods: We searched Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Medline, Embase, and Web of Science to identify controlled clinical trials investigating the effect of PBDs on BP. Standardized mean differences in BP and 95% confidence intervals were pooled using a random effects model. Risk of bias, sensitivity, heterogeneity, and publication bias were assessed. Results: Of the 790 studies identified, 41 clinical trials met the inclusion criteria (8416 participants of mean age 49.2 years). In the pooled analysis, PBDs were associated with lower SBP [Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension −5.53 mmHg (95% confidence intervals −7.95,–3.12), Mediterranean −0.95 mmHg (–1.70,–0.20), Vegan −1.30 mmHg (–3.90,1.29), Lacto-ovo vegetarian −5.47 mmHg (–7.60,–3.34), Nordic −4.47 mmHg (–7.14,–1.81), high-fiber −0.65 mmHg (–1.83,0.53), high-fruit and vegetable −0.57 mmHg (–7.45,6.32)]. Similar effects were seen on DBP. There was no evidence of publication bias and some heterogeneity was detected. The certainty of the results is high for the lacto-ovo vegetarian and Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension diets, moderate for the Nordic and Mediterranean diets, low for the vegan diet, and very low for the high-fruit and vegetable and high-fiber diets. Conclusion: PBDs with limited animal products lower both SBP and DBP, across sex and BMI.
KHNYN is essential for ZAP-mediated restriction of HIV-1 containing clustered CpG dinucleotides

CpG dinucleotides are suppressed in most vertebrate RNA viruses, including HIV-1, and introducing CpGs into RNA virus genomes inhibits their replication. The zinc-finger antiviral protein (ZAP) binds regions of viral RNA containing CpGs and targets them for degradation. ZAP does not have enzymatic activity and recruits other cellular proteins to inhibit viral replication. Here we show that KHNYN, a protein with no previously known function, interacts with ZAP. KHNYN overexpression selectively inhibits HIV-1 containing clustered CpG dinucleotides and this requires ZAP and its cofactor TRIM25. KHNYN requires both its KH-like domain and NYN endonuclease domain for antiviral activity. Crucially, depletion of KHNYN eliminated the deleterious effect of CpG dinucleotides on HIV-1 RNA abundance and infectious virus production indicating that KHNYN is required for this antiviral pathway. Overall, we have identified KHNYN as a novel ZAP cofactor that is essential for innate immune destruction of CpG containing viral RNA.
Leadership matters in crisis-induced digital transformation: how to lead service employees effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic has, besides the health concerns, caused an unprecedented social and economic crisis that has particularly hit service industries hard. Due to extensive safety measures, many service employees have to work remotely to keep service businesses running. With limited literature on leadership and virtual work in the service context, this paper aims to report on leadership effectiveness regarding employees' work performance in virtual settings brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the input–process–outcome (IPO) framework, this research investigates the effectiveness of leadership on service employees' work performance mediated by work-related tension, autonomy, and group cohesiveness. Furthermore, this study explores moderating effects of the service provider's digital maturity. To test the derived model, the authors collected survey data from 206 service employees who, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unexpectedly had to transform to a virtual work environment. The authors analyzed the data using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). FindingsThe results indicated that it took task- and relation-oriented leadership behavior to maintain service employees' work performance in a virtual environment during crisis situations. Further, results indicated mediating effects of service employees' individual job autonomy and team cohesiveness; surprisingly, work-related tension did not impact employees' work performance. Results offered service businesses guidance on how to effectively lead in times of crisis when service employees predominantly work in virtual environments.Originality/valueThis is the first empirical study to show how leadership affects service employees' work performance in a virtual work environment during crisis times. Thus, the study contributes to the scarce literature on the impact of leadership in service firms that have to operate in such a setting.
Introducing the Electronic Database of Investment Treaties (EDIT): The Genesis of a New Database and Its Use

Abstract This article introduces a novel database on investment treaties called the Electronic Database of Investment Treaties (EDIT). We describe the genesis of the database and what makes EDIT the most comprehensive and systematic database to date. What stands out besides the coverage is that treaties are all provided in one single language (English) and in one single format that is machine-readable. In the second part of the article, we provide selected illustrations on how the data can be used to address research questions in international law, international political economy, and international relations by applying text-as-data methods and by extracting and visualizing data based on EDIT.
Content of Phenolics, in vitro Antioxidant Activity and Cytoprotective Effects against Induced Haemolysis of Red Cabbage Extracts

Consumption of plant foods has been associated with a reduced risk of several diseases including cardiovascular and cancer. This is supported by their content of phytochemicals which provide a variety of pharmacological properties. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the content of antioxidant compounds with polyphenolic structure from seven different red cabbage samples, as well as their antioxidant and antihaemolytic activity. The mean values of total anthocyanins and flavonoids of the investigated ethanolic and acidified ethanolic extracts were 1228.81 mg 100g -1 DM and 2402.27 mg quercetin 100g -1 DM, respectively. The results indicate a positive correlation of anthocyanins with flavonoids. We report strong antioxidant activity of the crude extracts as measured by relevant assays such as Folin-Ciocalteu and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Good positive correlations were found between FRAP and flavonoids, and between phenolics and anthocyanins, respectively. We also describe the cytoprotective effects of the ethanolic crude extracts against free-radical induced oxidative damage in erythrocytes. The present study demonstrates the high content and activity of antioxidant compounds in red cabbages from different geographic regions. In addition, it provides the first scientific evidence for a protective role against cytotoxic effects of reactive oxygen species in erythrocytes linked to different sample sources.
Groundwater Vulnerability in the Piedmont Region under Climate Change

Groundwater vulnerability has increased in recent decades due to several factors, but mainly due to climate change. In this study, we applied a complex approach to determine groundwater vulnerability at a regional scale in the Piedmont region including high-resolution climate models. Aquifers, terrain model, climate data, land cover, and groundwater monitoring stations data of nitrate (NO3) concentration were the main layers used for the vulnerability and risk mapping. Validation of the groundwater vulnerability map consisted of pixel pair comparison (PPC) using the quality status of a monitored groundwater station, dating from 2005 to 2012. The groundwater vulnerability maps that related to the 1990s and 2020s periods indicated very high and high vulnerability of groundwater in the central and eastern parts of the region, especially in the porous aquifers of Po Plain. The areas with very low and low vulnerability extend into the north and west, mainly in the non-aquiferous media and fissured aquifers. The future scenarios of groundwater vulnerability indicate a consistent increase of the very high vulnerability class, from the 1990s to the 2050s periods, in all scenarios, and mainly in the Po Plain.
Evaluation of Humanities and Social Science Research Efficiency of the Normal Universities in China

The prosperity of humanities and social science is a significant driving force for the improvement of technology thus contributing to construct the national innovation system with Chinese characteristics. By utilizing the three-stage DEA model, this article measured and evaluated the research efficiency of humanities and social science in 98 normal universities in China. The results show that the research efficiency of humanities and social science in these 98 normal universities is not high in general and highly differs from each other. Meanwhile, inefficiency mostly caused by the internal management system is obvious. Hence, how to improve the inner management and strengthen the synergy of the corresponding subject is an important target for those normal universities.
Incorporating a change-point estimator when bootstrapping the empirical distribution of a stationary process

Abstract The moving block bootstrap can be used to determine critical values for test statistics used to detect a change-point in the marginal distribution of a stationary time series. We examine the impact of incorporating an estimator of the change-point when centering the bootstrap blocks and establish conditions under which the bootstrapped test statistics remain stochastically bounded regardless of whether or not a change is present.
3D FE Modelling of Machining Forces during AISI 4140 Hard Turning

3D FE Modelling of Machining Forces during AISI 4140 Hard Turning Tzotzis, A. – García-Hernández, C. – Huertas-Talón, J.L. – Kyratsis, P. Anastasios Tzotzis1,* – César García-Hernández1 – José-Luis Huertas-Talón1 – Panagiotis Kyratsis2 1University of Zaragoza, Department of Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Spain 2University of Western Macedonia, Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering, Greece
Stability of Fuzzy Dynamical Systems via Lyapunov Functions

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the concept of fuzzy Lyapunov functions to study the notion of stability of equilibrium points for fuzzy dynamical systems associated with fuzzy initial value problems, through the principle of Zadeh. Our contribution consists in a qualitative characterization of stability by a study of the trajectories of fuzzy dynamical systems, using auxiliary functions, and they will be called fuzzy Lyapunov functions. And, among the main results that have been proven is that the existence of fuzzy Lyapunov functions is a necessary and sufficient condition for stability. Some examples are given to illustrate the obtained results.
Psychosocial Processes of Discrimination Against Women in the Workplace

This work aimed to analyze the influence of stereotypes on discrimination against women. Specifically, it investigated the effects of the candidate gender (man vs. woman), the status regarding parental leave (exercising the right vs. waiving the right), and the stereotypes of competence, sociability, and morality regarding this discrimination. Consistent with previous studies, the candidate gender and the parental leave status interact and together influence discrimination against women (Study 1, F(1, 229)=22.45, p<. 001). In turn, the triple interaction of candidate gender, parental leave status, and the three dimensions of stereotypes (Study 2, F4, 587)=2.73, p=. 030, ƞ²=. 018) revealed that the woman who took parental leave received more positive evaluations in the three stereotypical dimensions, in comparison with to the woman who waived her right to the leave, and, at the same time, she was poorly assessed in the competence dimension, compared to the man who exercises the same right (Study 2, N=312)
EARLY DETECTION METHODS FOR APPLE FUNGAL PATHOGENS DURING POSTHARVEST PERIOD

Postharvest diseases caused by fungal pathogens are one of the major causes of economic losses of horticultural fresh products during the supply chain. Undetected fungal pathogens and mycotoxins contamination caused by some of these fungi are already a concern for food safety scientists. Apple fruits decay caused by fungal infections results in considerable losses during post-harvest storage. The detection of the decay and infection type in the early stage is necessary and helpful for reducing the losses; therefore, rapid and accurate methods are needed for early detection. The polymerase chain reaction and the real-time PCR (qPCR), using specific primers, have been used for the presence and dynamics of pathogen populations during the storage. Apples are suitable substrates for fungal colonization, in storage conditions, mostly caused by Penicillium sp. , Botrytis sp. , Gloeosporium sp. , Neofabrea sp. , Monilinia sp. etc.LAMP assays, which can confirm the presence or absence of a specific pathogen in less than half an hour have been also developed for many apple pathogens, as Monilinia laxa, M. fructicola, M. fructigena and Venturia inaequalis. Therefore, this review summarizes the use of early detection by molecular biology technologies, for high sensitivity and specificity, as real time PCR (qPCR) assay and loopmediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) of DNA, in detecting and identifying apples fungal pathogens and mycotoxin producing food fungi. Cuvinte cheie: identificare timpurie, mere, bolimicotice, micotoxine, qPCR
Dynamic stability of viscoelastic orthotropic shells with concentrated mass

Viscoelastic thin-walled structures such as plates, panels and shells, with mounted objects in the form of additional masses are widely used in modern technology. The role of such additional masses is often played by longitudinal and transverse ribs, tie-plates and fixtures. When designing such structures, it is relevant to study their dynamic behavior depending on the mass distribution, viscoelastic and inhomogeneous properties of the material, etc. In this paper, the dynamic stability of a viscoelastic shell carrying concentrated masses is considered, taking into account the nonlinear and inhomogeneous properties of the material. A mathematical model of the problem is described by a system of integro-differential equations in partial derivatives. With the Bubnov-Galerkin method, the problem is reduced to solving a system of ordinary nonlinear integro-differential equations. To solve the resulting system with the Koltunov-Rzhanitsyn singular kernel, a numerical method based on the use of quadrature formulas is applied. The effect of the viscoelastic and inhomogeneous properties of the shell material, location, and the amount of concentrated masses on stability is studied.
An HRD-like Diagram for Pre-main Sequence Stars

When Pre-Main Sequence stars have two spectral types, an earlier one measured in the optical and a later one in the IR, the hotter one implies a greater Hertzsprung–Russell Diagram (HRD) mass than the cooler one. The mass discrepancy may be removed by plotting the stars on a modified HRD showing log (Luminosity) versus log (surface gravity). Placing two Pre-Main Sequence stars in Taurus, BP Tau and T Tau N, on such a HRD-like diagram shows that the hotter effective temperature represents the stars’ intrinsic parameter determined by their luminosity and radius and resolves the mass discrepancy in favor of the larger mass.
Extension range of four species of freshwater crabs (Decapoda: Trichodactylidae) in the state of Maranhão, Northeastern Brazil

The present study provides a list of the freshwater crab species of the family Trichodactylidae recorded from the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil, along with information about their distribution. Eight streams were sampled with dip nets, sieves, gill nets, and drag nets. Four species were found: Dilocarcinus septemdentatus (Herbst, 1783), Goyazana castelnaui H. Milne Edwards, 1853, Sylviocarcinus pictus (H. Milne Edwards, 1853), and Valdivia serrata White, 1847. Our results increase the known distribution range of these species and add new records to more basins.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SOME PROJECTS MANAGERS CHARACTERISTICS AND PROJECT SUCCESS IN THE UAE

The aim of this paper is to classify the connection between some characteristics of project managers (PMC) that might affect project success in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The literature indicates that, despite enhancement in project managers (PM) roles, instruments, and methods, project achievements have not essentially reached by organizations. This challenge brings questions about the efficiency of some PMC to lead success. A research study was conducted in order to examine the connection between PM characteristics and project success according to collected data from different PM experts’ backgrounds that employed in variable UAE firms. A sum of 100 received surveys were studied. Correlation then multiple regression assessments were done and discovered a positive connection between PMC and its affecting factors on project success. Also, it suggested that organizations should enable PM to improve by special periodic training and decision flexibility.
Extraction and Fractionation of Polysaccharides from a Selected Mushroom Species, Ganoderma lucidum: A Critical Review

Fractionation plays a big role in most of the sample processing especially in mushroom polysaccharides extraction. This intermediate step will determine further purification process which will lead to the type of polysaccharides that will be obtained. Four types of Ganoderma lucidum cultured medium used in the research papers were randomly chosen. They are spores, mycelia, fruiting body and fermentation broth. For water soluble polysaccharides, hot water extraction is typically applied. The following ethanol precipitation could be appropriate used to sediment the component with OH-group including polysaccharide. The next step of fractionation consist of anion exchange chromatography or gel filtration enhance the purity of polysaccharides. Using these extraction and fractionation techniques, high quality polysaccharides could be successfully obtained from the mushroom that are useful for further studies. This review examined the various extraction and fractionation techniques used in the study of polysaccharides from G. lucidum.
Inbreeding depresses altruism in a cooperative society.

In some animal species, individuals regularly breed with relatives, including siblings and parents. Given the high fitness costs of inbreeding, evolutionary biologists have found it challenging to understand the persistence of these inbred societies in nature. One appealing but untested explanation is that early life care may create a benign environment that offsets inbreeding depression, allowing inbred societies to evolve. We test this possibility using 21 years of data from a wild cooperatively breeding mammal, the banded mongoose, a species where almost one in ten young result from close inbreeding. We show that care provided by parents and alloparents mitigates inbreeding depression for early survival. However, as adults, inbred individuals provide less care, reducing the amount of help available to the next generation. Our results suggest that inbred cooperative societies are rare in nature partly because the protective care that enables elevated levels of inbreeding can be reduced by inbreeding depression.
The use of acellular porcine dermis, hyaluronic acid and polynucleotides in the treatment of cutaneous ulcers: Single blind randomised clinical trial

Reconstruction of chronic ulcers is often hampered by lack of local tissues and poor general conditions. Conservative approaches with debridement and advanced medications, such as polyurethane foam, stand as mainstays. However, the healing process is often slow, thus increasing the risk for infection or other complications. In such cases, porcine dermis (PD) and polynucleotides‐added hyaluronic acid (PAHA) were previously reported to accelerate healing. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of PD, PAHA and polyurethane foam in chronic ulcers. Thirty patients were randomly divided into 3 groups: group 1 was treated with advanced medications, group 2 with PD, group 3 with PAHA. Standardised photographs and biopsies were taken before treatment and at 30‐day follow‐up. Photographs were processed to calculate the wound area. Specimens were stained with Haematoxylin/Eosin, Masson trichrome, and immunohistochemically for CD34, alpha‐Smooth Muscle Actin (α‐SMA), Collagen types I and III, Ki67. The re‐epithelialized area was larger in patients treated with PD and PAHA compared with those treated with polyurethane foam (P < .05 and P < .01, respectively). Specimens from patients treated with PD and PAHA showed a higher number of myofibroblasts (α‐SMA+, P < .01), neo‐angiogenesis (CD34+, P < .01), proliferating dermal cells (Ki67+, P < .01), proliferating keratinocytes (Ki67+, P < .01) and collagen type 1 deposition (P < .05). No difference was found between PD and PAHA. PD and PAHA proved to be more effective than polyurethane foam in the treatment of chronic ulcers. These approaches are a versatile and reliable option to address such cases.
Emotion Recognition Algorithm Based on Panorama-plane Mapping Dataset and VGG16 in Prison Monitoring System

This paper proposes a digital processing scheme for efficient panoramic-plane image mapping for general-purpose panoramic cameras pictures, and builds an efficient emotion recognition algorithm based on VGG16 for real-time monitoring in prison environment. Panoramic-plane mapping algorithm is used to reduce the distortion of the input images and analyse the collected facial data to predict the sentiment of the prisoners. Compared with traditional monitoring methods, this algorithm is able to automatically sense the emotional changes of prisoners, which might improve the situation that traditional prison monitoring requires a large amount of human and material resources. We have proved that the method shows a good result on reducing distortion, besides our method runs with a small computation load so it is optimized to support real-time processing through experiments. The model trained in the experiments has reached a considerable accuracy up-to 79.75% on emotion classification at the same time. It is hopeful that the research could utilize in the future development of unattended prison monitoring.
Analysis of Electrical Performance of 1200V/200A Full SiC Power Module

Silicon carbide (SiC) module with high power, high frequency, large current characteristics, has received extensive attention in the new energy vehicles, the new energy power generation, the smart grid and other fields.Electrical characteristics of the 1200V/200A SiC module are analyzed by the finite element simulation method in this paper. Based on the simulation results, a low-inductance and high-reliability SiC module is developed. The parasitic inductance of SiC module is 18.846nH, and the threshold voltage (Vth) is 2.0V, and the change is less than 0.1v before and after aging test. The high temperature gate bias test (HTGB) and high temperature reverse bias test (HTGB) have verified that SiC module still has good stability after a long-time experiment at 150°C and 175°C. After the HTGB, the gate leakage current of SiC module is still below 400nA, and the power consumption increases little. Moreover, after the HTRB, the leakage current of SiC module shows excellent stability, which proves that the SiC module can work at high voltage and high temperature.