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Ants’ diversity (Hymenoptera-Formicidae) in the Algeria’s humid forests, case of the Gerrouche forest massif (Taza National Park)
Authors: Henine-Maouche Anissa , Tahraoui Abderrezak , Moulai Riadh 
Published: August 2020

In order to contribute to the myrmecological fauna knowledg of the Guerrouche forest massif based in northeastern Algeria. A study was conducted on three oak groves (Quercus suber, Q. canariensis and Q.afares). A total of 60 plots were surveyed by using four sampling methods (manual capture, bait, pitfall and Winkler). The inventory revealed 34 ants species belonging to 15 genus and 4 sub-families; Dolichoderinae, Formicinae, Myrmicinae and Ponerinae. Dispatch as follow, 22 species for Cork oak, 14 for Algerian oak and 17 for Afares oak. Myrmicinae dominate in Cork oak and in Algerian oak (82.83 and 81.23% respectively) while in the Afares oak, Formicinae are largely in the lead (68.54%). This study revealed an endemic species to Algeria (Aphaenogaster testaceo-pilosa ssp canescens), three endemic’ species to Algeria and Morocco (Camponotus laurenti, Messor antennatus ans Aphaenogaster foreli) and one endemic to Algeria and Tunisia (Bothriomymrmex decapitans). Comparison of the four sampling methods effectiveness, used reveals that it’s the bait (80.7% of the species total number harvested in the all stations) and manual capture (49.69% of the species total number harvested in the all stations), which allowed the capture of the largest number of species followed by pitfalls traps (31.64% of the species total number harvested in the all stations). The Winkler was much less effective (5.55% of the species total number harvested in the all stations).
A radical revision of the public health response to environmental crisis in a warming world: contributions of Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous feminist perspectives
Authors: Lewis Diana , Williams Lewis , Jones Rhys 
Published: August 2020

AbstractIndigenous peoples have long been successful at adapting to climatic and environmental changes. However, anthropogenic climatic crisis represents an epoch of intensified colonialism which poses particular challenges to Indigenous peoples throughout the world, including those in wealthier ‘modern’ nation states. Indigenous peoples also possess worldviews and traditional knowledge systems that are critical to climate mitigation and adaptation, yet, paradoxically, these are devalued and marginalized and have yet to be recognized as essential foundations of public health. In this article, we provide an overview of how public health policy and discourse fails Indigenous peoples living in the colonial nation states of Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand. We argue that addressing these systemic failures requires the incorporation of Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous feminist perspectives beyond superficial understandings in public health-related climate change policy and practice, and that systems transformation of this nature will in turn require a radical revision of settler understandings of the determinants of health. Further, public health climate change responses that centre Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous feminist perspectives as presented by Indigenous peoples themselves must underpin from local to global levels.
Army recruits of Indian origin: early detection and further prevention of noise induced hearing loss by otoacoustic emission
Authors: Joshi Himanshu , Das Avinash 
Published: August 2020

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> There has been no study on Indian population which has tested ears prone for “noise induced hearing loss”. Also, no study on recruits of Indian origin could be found in the literature, so an attempt has been made to screen the individuals to prevent noise induced hearing loss.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Otoacoustic emission (OAE) screening is done over recruits before and after first exposure to loud noise of rifle firing in our study. Recruits were followed up at 04 hours, 24 hours, 01 month and 06 months after exposure. Individuals showing variation in OAE at 24 hours were also subjected to pure tone audiometry (PTA) at 01 month and 06 months. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 98 recruits developed ‘refer’ in OAE at initial 4 hours out of which 67 recruits recovered in 24 hours. Remaining 31 recruits (45 ears) when followed up and screened at 01 month shows ‘refer’ in OAE in 22 recruits (37 ears) and high frequency loss on PTA in 17 recruits (31 ears). At 06 months 16 recruits (28 ears) shows ‘refer’ in OAE and 12 recruits (22 ears) shows dip in high frequency in PTA.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> OAE is more sensitive tool for early detection of noise induced hearing loss. This study also correlates time and frequency involved in OAE in detecting early hearing loss as the individuals who show refer in OAE at both 04 hours and 24 hours with both 3 kHz and 4 kHz involved are more prone for noise induced hearing loss in future.</p>
NILAI KEARIFAN DALAM BABAD BANYUMAS
Authors: Kuntarto Kuntarto , Widyaningsih Rindha , Riza Chamadi Muhamad 
Published: August 2020

Banyumas chronicle has an essential role as a medium of cultural preservation, philosophical meaning, and value from the ancestors to the next generation. This study aims to find religious, social values in the Banyumas chronicle. Banyumas chronicle used as primary data is the Wirjaatmadja Banyumas chronicle version. The data was strengthened by literature studies and interviews with cultural figures from Banyumas, who were concerned about local wisdom studies. Analysis of values by using the reflection of the character, meaning of occurrence, and occasion in the chronicle. Religious and social values obtained include the teachings of gratitude, religious values, the value of helping, the value of unity, the value of deliberation to reach consensus, the value of justice and general welfare, the value of peace and non-violence, and the value of family and harmony.
Distribution Of Batillaria Zonalis (Mollusca : Gastropoda) on Avicennia Marina (Forsk.) Vierh In The Coast Of Banggi, Rembang, Central Java
Authors: Ariyanto Dafit Ariyanto , Bengen Dietriech Geoffrey , Prartono Tri , Wardiatno Yusli 
Published: August 2020

Mangroves prove a habitat for Batillaria zonalis as nursery ground, feeding ground and reproductive ground. This research was conducted from September 2016 - August 2017 and to determine the spasial and temporal pattern with based on mangrove zone and environmental characteristics. The gastropods and environmental characteristics were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The results showed that significant changes in gastropod assemblages were primarily due to changes in the water quality and season. Correlation between gastropod and physico-chemical parameters in A. marina revealed significant relationship with gastropod B. zonalis distribution.
Marine Bioremediation in Indonesia : Die Before Blossom
Authors: Syakti Agung Dhamar 
Published: August 2020

This critical review highlighted the need to booster an application of the environment biotechnology in order to reduce petroleum hydrocarbons contamination in marine environment. Marine bioremediation can be promisingly applied when the spills occurred. However, absence of policy support from Indonesian government to endorse the private actor’s liabilities when complying the rehabilitation action was no significance while academic research was still far from establishment of fundamental knowledge in marine bioremediation. Thus, if so, it very likely that bioremediation disciplines and application might “die before blossom” in a country that often confronted by the maritime risk contamination of petroleum hydrocarbons on their marine and coastal area.
Guanxi social-network ties: Predicting graduate employment with internship host-organisations in China
Authors: Rose Philip 
Published: August 2020

Globally internships are utilized to enhance the university learning experience and improve graduate employment. The expanding application of internships in the graduate recruitment and selection process has traditionally received less attention in the literature, and whilst this trend has crossed national borders, the transferability of this practice has largely been assumed rather than empirically substantiated. Hence, this study investigates how a culturally specific form of social-networking, namely guanxi, impacts on employment outcomes from internships, for graduates within the Chinese context. This study involved the collection of longitudinal data at two time intervals from intern-supervisor dyads (N=303), in order to determine the role of guanxi in predicting the conversion of an intern into an employee with their internship host-organisation. These findings highlight the role of cultural context in shaping and potentially undermining desired graduate employment outcomes from Work-Integrated Learning initiatives such as internships.
Use of digital periodontal data to compare periodontal treatment outcomes in a practice-based research network (PBRN) – a proof of concept
Authors: Peikert Stefanie Anna , Mittelhamm Felix , Frisch Eberhard , Vach Kirstin , Ratka-Krüger Petra , Woelber Johan Peter 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Background: Scientific studies in dentistry are mainly conducted at universities. However, most patients are treated in dental practices, which differ in many ways from treatment at the university. Through the establishment of practice-based research networks, however, it is also possible to examine studies in a real-world setting in dental practices. For this reason the aim of this non-interventional, observational study was to develop and evaluate a digital procedure to access, extract and analyse recorded clinical data in practices to assess periodontal treatment outcomes.Methods: Participating periodontists were former or active postgraduate students of a master’s course in periodontics in Freiburg who routinely used a digital periodontal diagnostic program. All available stored periodontal patient charts were extracted, anonymized and digitally sent to the study centre.Results: In this study, data were collected from 6301 patients from 9 different practices. Information such as probing depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP), mobility, furcation and gingival attachment for 153163 teeth at first visit were successfully transferred to the study centre. During the average observational period of 9.77 years, only 2.8% of all teeth were lost. The number of visits was significantly negatively correlated with BOP (p<0.0001), and the number of BOP-positive sites was significantly correlated with deeper PDs (p<0.001).Conclusion: The presented procedure was able to gather a large amount of practice-based periodontal data, and thus this study may support practice-based research networks. The data indicate that systematic and supportive periodontal therapy is successful on a practice-based level.Trial registration: The study was internationally registered on 4 January 2017 in the German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS 00011448). https://www.drks.de/drks_web/navigate.do?navigationId=trial.HTML&TRIAL_ID=DRKS00011448
Pancreatic duct guidewire placement for biliary cannulation as a risk factor for stone residue after endoscopic transpapillary stone removal
Authors: Fujita Akashi , Nakahara Kazunari , Michikawa Yosuke , Morita Ryo , Suetani Keigo , Sato Junya , Igarashi Yosuke , Ikeda Hiroki , Matsunaga Kotaro , Watanabe Tsunamasa , Itoh Fumio , Araki Ryuichiro 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Background: Recent improvements in stone extraction implements and apparatus have lessened the complexity of the endoscopic bile duct stone treatment. However, despite confirmation of complete removal, cases of residual stones have been reported, which can result in recurrent biliary symptoms, cholangitis, and pancreatitis and considerably increase cost given the need for repeat imaging and/or procedures. To date, risk factors for residual bile duct stones following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) extraction have not been thoroughly evaluated. This study retrospectively investigated the incidence and risk factors of residual bile duct stones following extraction via ERCP. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all ERCP cases that underwent endoscopic bile duct stone extraction between April 2014 and March 2019. A total of 505 patients were enrolled and evaluated for the incidence and risk factors of residual bile duct stones after ERCP. Results: The rate of residual stones was 4.8% (24/505). Residual stones were detected by computed tomography (12/24) or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (12/24). In univariate analyses, a large number of stones (P = 0.01), long procedure time (P = 0.005), and performance of the pancreatic duct guidewire placement method (P-GW) for selective bile duct cannulation (P = 0.01) were the factors involved in residual stones. In multiple logistic regression analysis, performing P-GW was retained as the only independent factor of residual stones (adjusted odds ratio, 3.44; 95% CI, 1.19–9.88; P = 0.02).Conclusions: When removing bile duct stones with a pancreatic guidewire in place, paying attention to residual stones is necessary.
Is it the time to implement the routine use of distress thermometer among Egyptian patients with newly diagnosed cancer?
Authors: Aziz Nashwa Abd El- , Khallaf Salah , Abozaid Waleed , Elgohary Ghada , El-Fattah Ola Abd , Elhawary Mai , Khaled Safaa , El-Haffez Azza Abd , Kamel Ehab , Mohamed Sherif 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Background: The distress thermometer (DT) is an effective tool for identifying distress among cancer patients worldwide. However, DT has not been studied in Egyptian patients. We aimed to study the prevalence of distress among Egyptian patients with different types of cancers using DT.Methods: A total of 550 patients with newly diagnosed hematological and solid cancers who were followed up at 3 Oncology Centers in Egypt were enrolled. They completed a sociodemographic and clinical status questionnaire, the DT and the Problem List (PL) scale.Results: At a DT cut-off score of ≥4, 46% of patients had significant distress, which was related to the tumor site and stage. The most frequent problems reported were treatment decision (64.4%), worry (47%), and fears (44.5%). Participants who had significant distress described 25 out of 36 problems in the practical, family, emotional, spiritual/religious and physical areas. After adjustment to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, analysis confirmed that insurance, transportation, depression, fear, worry, loss of interest in usual activity, religious concerns, change in urination, fatigue, and sleep, were independent factors associated with significant distress in cancer patientsConclusions: Almost half of Egyptian patients newly diagnosed with cancer reported significant distress. Those who had significant distress described extra problems in the practical, family, emotional, spiritual and physical areas. We recommend the routine use of DT for screening Egyptian patients with cancer, as well as the involvement of the psycho-oncology and social services, at the time of their initial diagnosis.
Phylogenetic analysis of HA and NA genes and clinical characteristics of the co-occurring mutations in HA and NA of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses during 2015-2017 in Beijing, China
Authors: Liu Yafen , Wang Yue , Liu Baiyi , Cong Xu , Ji Ying , Guo Xiaolin , Gao Yan 
Published: August 2020

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Background: Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses have undergone rapid evolution, and in recent years the complementary and antagonistic effects of HA and NA have gathered more attentions; however, the effects of co-occurring mutations in HA and NA on the patients’ clinical characteristics are still poorly understood. In this study, we analyzed molecular epidemiology and evolution of A(H1N1) pdm09, explored co-occurring mutations of HA and NA, and investigated effect of co-occurring mutations on patients’ clinical features.Methods: A(H1N1)pdm09 was confirmed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. HA and NA genes were sequenced and phylogenetically analyzed. Clinical characteristics of the co-occurring mutations were analyzed statistically.Results: By analyzing the HA and NA gene sequences of 33 A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses during the 2015-2017 influenza season, we found that all the viruses shared high similarities to each other and the HA genes of these viruses exclusively belonged to subclade 6B.1A. Several unreported substitutions in HA and NA proteins were observed, furthermore, co-occurring mutations of HA-V169T, A278S, E508G, D518E and NA-V67I were detected in 30.3% (10/33) A(H1N1)pdm09 virus strains when comparing with vaccine strains A/California/07/2009 and A/Michigan/45/2015 (H1N1). Sore throat was significantly associated with co-occurring mutations in HA and NA of A(H1N1)pdm09 (χ2, P < 0.05).Conclusions: Co-occurring mutations in HA and NA were detected in A(H1N1)pdm09 isolated during 2015-2017 in Beijing. Symptomatically, sore throat was associated with co-occurring mutations in HA and NA of A(H1N1)pdm09. Therefore, studying the effect and mechanism of co-occurring mutations in HA and NA on patients’ clinical features is of note needed.
Analysis of β-catenin Association with Obesity in African Americans with Premalignant and Malignant Colorectal Lesions
Authors: Shokrani Babak , Brim Hassan , Hydari Tahmineh , Afsari Ali , Lee Edward , Nouraie Mehdi , Sherif Zaki , Ashktorab Hassan 
Published: August 2020

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Background: African Americans (AA) are at high risk for Colorectal Cancer (CRC). Studies report a 30-60 % increase in CRC risk with physical inactivity, obesity and metabolic syndrome. Activation of the WNT/ β-catenin (CTNNB1) signaling pathway plays a critical role in colorectal carcinogenesis. Accumulating evidence also indicates a role of WNT-CTNNB1 signaling in obesity and metabolic diseases.Aim: To examine the association between obesity, β-Catenin expression and colonic lesions in African Americans.Methods: We reviewed the pathology records of 152 colorectal specimens from 2010-2012 (46 CRCs, 74 advanced adenoma and 32 normal colon tissues). Tissue Microarrays (TMA) were constructed from these samples. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for CTNNB1 (β-catenin; clone β-Catenin-1) was performed on the constructed TMAs. The IHC results were evaluated by 2 pathologists and the nuclear intensity staining was scored from 0-4. BMI, sex, age, location of the lesion and other demographic data were obtained.Results: Positive nuclear staining in normal, advanced adenoma and CRC was 0%, 24% and 41%, respectively (P <0.001). CRC was associated with positive status for nuclear CTNNB1 intensity (adjusted OR: 3.40, 95%CI=1.42%-8.15%, P=0.006 for positive nuclear staining) compared to non-CRC samples (Normal or advanced adenoma). Nuclear staining percentage has a good diagnostic ability for CRC (AUC: 0.63, 95%CI=0.55%- 0.71%). Overweight and obese patients (BMI>25) did not show a significant (p=0.3) expression of positive status for nuclear CTNNB1 (17% positive in normal weight vs. 27% positive in overweight/obese). The association between nuclear intensity and CRC was not different between normal and overweight patients (P for interaction = 0.6). The positive nuclear CTNNB1status in CRC stage III and IV (35% of all CRC) was not different from stage I and II (50%. vs. 36%, respectively, P = 0.4).Conclusion: In our study, advanced adenoma and CRC were associated with activation of β-catenin in physically fit, overweight and obese patients. Thus, participation of the obesity and WNT pathway seem to be independent in African American patients. WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway has a potential to be used as an effector in colon carcinogenic transformation. Whether or not BMI is a modifier of this pathway needs to be investigated further.
Cardiac rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: the clinical features from an observational study and animal experiment
Authors: Lu Qun , Liu Ping , Huo Jian-Hua , Wang Yan-Ni , Ma Ai-Qun , Yuan Zu-Yi , Du Xiao-Jun , Bai Ling 
Published: August 2020

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Background. Cardiac rupture (CR) is a fatal complication of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with its incidence markedly declined in the recent decades. However, clinical features of CR patients now and the effect of reperfusion therapy to CR remain unclear. We investigated the clinical features of CR in STEMI patients and the effect of reperfusion therapy to CR in mice.Methods. Two studies were conducted. In clinical study, data of 1456 STEMI patients admitted to the First Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University during 2015.12.~2018.12. were analyzed. In experimental study, 83 male C57BL/6 mice were operated to induce MI. Of them, 39 mice were permanent MI (group-1), and remaining mice received reperfusion after 1 h ischemia (21 mice, group-2) or 4 h ischemia (23 mice, group-3). All operated mice were monitored up to day-10. Animals were inspected three times daily for the incidence of death and autopsy was done for all mice found died to determine the cause of death. Results. CR was diagnosed in 40 patients: free-wall rupture in 17, ventricular septal rupture in 20, and combined locations in 3 cases. CR presented in 19 patients at admission and diagnosed in another 21 patients during 1~14 days post-STEMI, giving an in-hospital incidence of 1.4%. The mortality of CR patients was high during hospitalization accounting for 39% of total in-hospital death. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, older age, peak CK-MB and peak hs-CRP were independent predictors of CR post-STEMI. In mice with non-reperfused MI, 17 animals (43.6%) died of CR that occurred during 3-6 days post-MI. In MI mice received early or delayed reperfusion, all mice survived to the end of experiment except one mouse died of acute heart failure.Conclusion. CR remains as a major cause of in-hospital death in STEMI patients. CR patients are characterized of being elderly, having larger infarct and more server inflammation. Experimentally, reperfusion post-MI prevented CR.