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The Controversial Nature of Some Non-Starter Lactic Acid Bacteria Actively Participating in Cheese Ripening

This mini review deals with some controversial non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB) species known to be both human and animal pathogens but also health-promoting and probiotic. The focus is on Lactococcus garvieae, two Streptococcus species (S. uberis and S. parauberis), four Weissella species (W. hellenica, W. confusa, W. paramesenteroides, and W. cibaria), and Mammalicoccus sciuri, which worldwide, are often found within the microbiotas of different kinds of cheese, mainly traditional artisanal cheeses made from raw milk and/or relying on environmental bacteria for their ripening. Based on literature data, the virulence and health-promoting effects of these bacteria are examined, and some of the mechanisms of these actions are reviewed. Additionally, their possible roles in cheese ripening are also discussed. The analysis of the literature data available so far showed that, in general, the pathogenic and the beneficial strains, despite belonging to the same species, show somewhat different genetic constitutions. Yet, when the safety of a given strain is assessed, genomic analysis on its own is not enough, and a polyphasic approach including additional physiological and functional tests is needed.
Living From the Sea: Culture and Marine Conservation in Fiji

Living From the Sea: Culture and Marine Conservation in Fiji explores the intricate web of culture, traditional practices, structure, beliefs and knowledge of local communities in the Fiji Islands and its significance in the management of marine resource as well as island development in general. This book provides a complex and dynamic synthesis of activities and undertakings observed in local communities to highlight the importance of cultural factors in influencing resource management decisions and their effectiveness. In addition, the book outlines the factors that contribute towards sustainable development in rural communities. Drawing from local examples in rural development and the strengthening of the human capacity, Living FromThe Sea shares ideas, experiences, challenges and outcomes of community-based marine resource management initiatives trialed in Fiji. Consequent changes associated with marine managed areas are highlighted while a way forward that takes advantage of the cultural roles of the islanders and their respective influences is shown.
Coupled Hydrologic and Biogeochemical Response to Insect-Induced Forest Disturbance

Forest disturbance is expanding in rate and extent and is affecting many montane catchments critical to water resources. Western North America is experiencing an epidemic of mountain pine beetle (MPB) that has affected 20 million hectares of forest in Canada and the United states. This epidemic may have long-lasting consequences for coupled cycles of water, energy, and biogeochemicals. While impacts of forest disturbance by fire and harvest have been studied for more than a half-century, insect-driven mortality differs from these events in the timing and accompanying biophysical impacts. In this work, we quantified catchment hydrologic and hydrochemical response to severe MPB infestation in a lodgepole pine ecosystem. Observations were organized laterally in a nested fashion from soil observations to nested headwater catchments. Vertical observations encompassed what is often termed the critical zone, from atmospheric interactions at the top of the forest through the ground surface and the rooting zone to the interface with groundwater. We quantified responses manifest in snowpack, the primary hydrologic input to this montane ecosystem, in water partitioning between vapor flux and streamflow, and in biogeochemical patterns across the landscape. Key findings of this study include 1) Loss of shelter from the atmosphere caused compensatory sublimation of snowpack to offset decreased interception losses after MPB-driven canopy loss; 2) Vaporization at multiple scales increased over time and in comparison to control forest, reducing water available for streamflow; 3) Nitrogen (N) concentrations were elevated in hillslope groundwater, but attenuation in the riparian zone protected streams from major N influx; and 4) headwater streams rapidly attenuated dissolved carbon (C) and N inputs. Collectively these results demonstrate compensatory negative feedbacks which help explain the lack of strong response to streamflow and stream chemistry observed in the recent MPB epidemic.
Exploring Challenges and Opportunities of Wearable Robots: A Comprehensive Review of Design, Human-Robot Interaction and Control Strategy

The aging population and increased number of individuals with motor dysfunction pose signiﬁcant challenges to the workforce. This situation is further exacerbated by a declining working-age population, which has resulted in labor shortages. A potential remedy to these issues lies in the employment of wearable robots. As a form of human-robot collaboration, these devices can augment motor capabilities and oﬀer assistance with various motor functions. To this end, this paper presents a systematic review of the current research status of wearable robots, focusing on the applications of Supernumerary Robotic Limbs (SRL) and exoskeletons for task assistance and motor function restoration in the ﬁeld of industrial and rehabilitation, respectively. The paper also deliberates on the research trends, challenges, and prospective directions of human-robot interaction and control strategies regarding wearable robots.
YATAKLI TEDAVi KURUMLARINDA HASTA EĞiTiMiNE YÖNELiK HEMŞiRELiK ETKiNLiKLERi

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Conventional Feed-Grade or Slow-Release Coated Urea as Sources of Dietary Nitrogen for Fattening Lambs

Simple Summary Reducing the environmental impact and the use of plant foods in animal feeding are current challenges of ruminant production systems. The use of non-protein nitrogen, especially urea, allows reducing the use of protein supplements of vegetable origin, which contributes to reducing both the competition for nutritional resources between humans and other animal species and the water and carbon footprints. This article provides new knowledge, comparing feed-grade conventional urea and slow-release urea under the conditions of intensive fattening of lambs, characterized by use of compound feed with a high content of starch-rich feeds. Our results suggest that replacing conventional feed-grade urea with slow-release urea in the diet of Assaf fattening lambs does not improve the feed efficiency, metabolic profile, or carcass or meat characteristics, and increases the feeding costs. Abstract Twenty-two Assaf male lambs (29.2 ± 0.9 kg live weight and 89 ± 0.2 days of age), distributed in two experimental groups, were used to evaluate the use of either feed-grade conventional urea (Control diet; n = 11) or slow-release urea (SRU diet; n = 11) as sources of dietary nitrogen on animal performance, ruminal fermentation, blood acid-base status, plasmatic metabolic profile, and carcass and meat quality. Animals were housed individually and fed ad libitum. At the end of the fattening period (day 70), the animals were slaughtered to compare the fermentation patterns in ruminal digesta and to evaluate the carcass and meat characteristics. No statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) were observed between treatments in the dry matter intake, final live weight, average daily gain, and feed conversion rate. Regarding the ruminal fermentation parameters, the molar proportion of propionic acid was higher (p < 0.05) and that of butyric acid was lower (p < 0.05) with the SRU than with the Control diet. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between experimental treatments in the blood acid-base status and biochemical profile, except for the concentration of urea in plasma, which was significantly (p < 0. 05) greater in SRU than in Control lambs. No statistically significant differences were observed between treatments (p > 0.05) in the carcass and meat characteristics. In conclusion, the use of slow-release urea as a replacement for feed-grade conventional urea in the diet of Assaf fattening lambs, under the experimental conditions of this study, did not improve animal performance and increased the feeding costs.
Future perspectives of using recycled manure on dairy farms

Agriculture is inextricably linked with the production of not only the main types of food products, but also a significant amount of waste. Therefore, the main task of modern agroengineering today is to develop or test new, more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural technologies based on the intelligent use of natural resources. Problems with livestock manure are well known to experts, but the rest of the population is practically unaware of them and considers them insignificant. Since its production is constantly growing and negatively affects the state of the environment, it is important to set up effective measures that will be sustainable and financially acceptable in the long term. Recycling livestock manure with subsequent use as bedding is the right ecological way to use livestock manure.
Geographical and climatic risk factors of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the hyper-endemic focus of Bam County in southeast Iran

Introduction Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a prevalent debilitating disease in many countries, particularly in Iran, the Middle East, North Africa, and South America. Bam County is the most important highly endemic focus of anthropometric CL in Iran and has been under consideration by WHO. This study investigated the environmental and geographic factors affecting the occurrence and distribution of CL in this focus. Methods Demographic data and the home addresses of CL patients diagnosed from 2015 to 2020 were retrieved from the Leishmaniasis Center of Bam in southeast Iran. The effects of mean annual rainfall (MAR), mean annual humidity (MAH), mean annual temperature (MAT), maximum annual temperature (MaxMAT), minimum annual temperature (MinMAT), mean annual humidity (MAH), mean annual evaporation (MAE), mean annual frosty days (MAFD), mean annual snowy hours (MASH), elevation, and land cover on the distribution of CL were analyzed using geographical information systems (GIS) and univariate and multivariate regression models. Results Of 847 patients studied, 50.9% (n = 431) were female and 49.1% (n = 416) were male. The age classes 0–10 (n = 246) and 11–20 (n = 145) showed the highest frequency of patients, respectively. Leishmaniasis patients were reported from 66 villages/cities (11.8%) out of 561 residential areas in Bam County. Univariate analysis showed that urban settings (OR = 21.66), agriculture (OR = 5.73), orchards (OR = 5), salty land (OR = 1.05), and temperatures (OR = 2.37, 2.79 and 3.47) had positive effects on CL occurrence (p < 0.05), while altitude, precipitation, humidity, evaporation, and the number of frozen days had negative effects. Multivariate analysis identified urban settings (OR = 13.6), orchards (OR = 6.29), agriculture (OR = 5.82), and minimum temperature (OR = 2.38) as the most significant determinants of CL occurrence in this region. Conclusion Environmental and ecological factors play an important role in the distribution of CL in Bam County. The high-risk zones for CL are cities/large villages, agricultural and orchard areas in lower altitudes and with warmer climates and lower rainfall and humidity. This model can guide researchers and health managers to properly conduct CL control programs and allocate budgets.
Anticancer activities of Sterculia quadrifida R.Br bark extract from Semau island, Indonesia on breast cancer cells line T47D

Introduction and Aim: Breast cancer is characterized by the abnormal growth of malignant cells within breast tissue, which can originate from either the ductal epithelium or its lobules. The Sterculia quadrifida R.Br plant has been widely used by the urban community as a medicine for jaundice, ulcers, stamina enhancer, postpartum antiseptic and several other indications of disease. The plant contains a class of flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes and saponins. The objective of this study is to assess the anti-cancer activity of the ethanolic extract of Sterculia quadrifida R.Br from Semau Island, Kupang Regency, Indonesia, specifically on T47D cells, and to determine the IC50 value. Materials and Methods: The design of this study is experimental which employed the extraction process, maceration using 96% ethanol. After 24 hours, it was filtered to obtain 96% ethanol filtrate. Additionally, the compound groups present in the extract were characterized through visual observations under visible light, UV light at 254 nm, UV light at 365 nm, as well as visualization using various spray reagents including Dragendorff, FeCl3, 2,4-DNPH, vanillin-sulfuric acid, anisaldehyde-sulfuric acid, and cerium sulfate. Results: Notably, changes in the morphology and color of T47D cells were observed following their exposure to the 96% ethanol extract of Sterculia quadrifida stem bark. The IC50 value analysis in the cytotoxic test involved converting the absorbance data obtained from the test into percentages representing cell viability. Furthermore, the IC50 value, which quantifies the concentration of the extract required to inhibit the growth of T47D cells by 50%, was determined to be 211.4 µg/ml. Conclusion: In conclusion, it can be inferred that the 96% ethanol extract of Sterculia quadrifida stem bark exhibits anti-cancer properties against T47D cells.
Predictive value of combination of lung injury prediction score and receptor for advanced glycation end‑products for the occurrence of acute respiratory distress syndrome

The present study evaluated the predictive value of the combination of the lung injury prediction score (LIPS) and receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) for the occurrence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in critically ill patients with ARDS risk factors. A total of 551 patients with risk factors of ARDS were divided into an ARDS group and a non-ARDS group. LIPS was computed within 6 h of admission into the ICU, and the plasma concentration of RAGE was detected within 24 h of admission. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent associations, and the predictive values for ARDS occurrence were assessed with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Within 7 days after admission into the ICU, ARDS occurred in 176 patients (31.9%). Multivariate analysis demonstrated that LIPS [odds ratio (OR), 1.282; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.108-1.604], RAGE levels (OR, 2.359; 95% CI, 1.351-4.813) and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score (OR, 1.167; 95% CI, 1.074-1.485) were independently associated with ARDS occurrence. ROC curves demonstrated that the area under curve (AUC) of LIPS, RAGE levels and their combination was 0.714 [standard error (SE), 0.023; 95% CI, 0.670-0.759], 0.709 (SE, 0.025; 95% CI, 0.660-0.758) and 0.889 (SE, 0.014; 95% CI, 0.861-0.917), respectively. The AUC of LIPS combined with RAGE levels was significantly higher compared with those of LIPS (0.889 vs. 0.714; Z=6.499; P<0.001) and RAGE (0.889 vs. 0.709; Z=6.282; P<0.001) levels alone. In conclusion, both LIPS and RAGE levels were independently associated with ARDS occurrence in critically ill patients with ARDS risk factors, and had medium predictive values for ARDS occurrence. Combination of LIPS with RAGE levels increased the predictive value for ARDS occurrence.
DYNAMICALLY INDUCED PATTERNS OF DISTRIBUTION OF MINOR RESERVOIRS ON THE EAST URALIAN PLATEAU (RUSSIA)

GEORGIEVSKIY B.V. & TEVELEV A.V. , Dynamically in- duced patterns of distribution of minor reservoirs on the East Uralian Plateau (Russia). (IT ISSN 1724-4757, 2007). The small ponds and pools located along minor stream valleys cross- ing the East Uralian Plateau were investigated as traces of increased hu- man impact on the landscape. A complex analysis of ponds and pools spatial and temporal features was conducted using remote sensing data and digital elevation models integrated into a comprehensive GIS pro- ject. The data obtained allow us to reveal some regularity in the spatial distribution of reservoirs with various hydrological parameters. Based on long-term remote sensing observations we demonstrate a zonal distribu- tion type of small ponds linked to the landscape dynamics of the reser- voir area. In spite of the artificial nature of reservoirs we suggest a strong correlation between their spatial distribution and the modern (e.g. Al- pine) structure of the South Urals. We show that zoning of increased human impact areas along the East Uralian Plateau can be derived from regional neo-tectonic regime expressed in topography.
Edge detection for 3D point clouds via locally max-angular gaps descriptor

Numerous point-cloud-based applications, including surface reconstruction and completion, greatly benefit from the utilization of edge features, which play a crucial role in structuring the target shape. Nevertheless, the current limitations of point cloud edge detection techniques in effectiveness and efficiency have motivated us to develop a more robust 3D edge detection method. In this paper, we introduce a simple yet effective descriptor for evaluating the edge level of 3D point clouds. This descriptor is defined as the variance of the max-angular gaps between the target point and its k nearest neighboring points. Leveraging this descriptor, we further propose a multiscale feature fusion strategy that well detect the edge features for the target point cloud. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of our method over other comparison methods in terms of effectiveness and stability in preserving point cloud edges. Moreover, we investigate the applications of our method in point cloud simplification and registration to provide additional insights into its potential use in some point-cloud-based downstream tasks.
Comparison Study on the Coseismic Deformation of the 1999 Chi-Chi Earthquake and Long-term Stream Gradient Changes Along the Chelungpu Fault in Central Taiwan

The largest inland earthquake (ML =7.3) of the 20th century in Taiwan occurred at 0147hrs local time on 21 September, 1999 near the small town of Chi-Chi, in central Taiwan. The crustal deformation pattern, caused by the Ch-Chi earthquake, appears to be unrelated to the velocity field that GPS stations measured in the period 1992 to 1995. It exhibits a greater horizontal and vertical slip in the northern block between the Tachia River and the Wu River than in the southern block between the Wu River and the Tzoshui River. This study compares the stream profiles of three rivers in central Taiwan, namely the Tachia, Wu and Tzoshui Rivers, which run westward across the Shuilikeng fault, the Shuangtung fault, the Chelungpu fault and the Changhwa fault. Historical change of stream gradient is retrieved by a comparison of previous maps published by the Japanese authorities in 1904 and produced by the Department of Interior, ROC in 1985.The results, simulated by the diffusion model, indicate that the changes are attributable to the crustal movement in this area over the past 80 years. It is concluded that crustal deformation has been more evident in the block between the Tachia River and the Wu River than that between the Wu river and the Tzoshui River. This result agrees with the faulting net slip caused by the Chi-Chi earthquake. The method used in this study has been verified as a feasible tool in the research of earthquake prediction and seismic hazard assessment. Further studies are necessary in such a tectonically active area as Taiwan.
Factores que afectan la ingesta de alimentos en adultos mayores hospitalizados: una revisión narrativa

Introducción: la desnutrición se asocia con una mayor estancia hospitalaria, tasas de reingreso y riesgo de mortalidad, especialmente en adultos mayores. Objetivo: identificar los factores que afectan la ingesta de alimentos en adultos mayores hospitalizados. Justificación: promover nuevas estrategias en la terapia nutricional hospitalaria en pacientes adultos mayores a través de la identificación de los factores que afectan la ingesta de alimentos de acuerdo con la revisión del presente estudio. Material y métodos: búsqueda sistemática de estudios publicados en las bases de datos de Springer Link, Medline y Scopus a través de la plataforma PubMed en mayo de 2022, con una temporalidad de 20 años. Se buscaron por términos controlados como: anciano, dieta, ingestión de alimentos, consumo de alimentos, deficiencia de proteína y hospitalización. Resultados: se encontraron 4508 artículos en inglés, de los cuales se seleccionaron 28 para el análisis del texto completo debido al cumplimiento de criterios de selección. Conclusiones: el estado nutricional en adultos mayores hospitalizados presenta afectaciones por factores como la enfermedad, la reducción de la actividad física, la fatiga, la depresión y la presencia de síntomas como náuseas y vómitos, la alteración en el proceso de masticación y deglución, y presentar un menor nivel educativo. Los factores dietéticos y de servicio que se relacionan con la baja ingesta son la temperatura de la dieta, la textura, el sabor y la apariencia, así como el mismo entorno hospitalario.