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Psychosocial implications of living with familial risk of a psychiatric disorder and attitudes to psychiatric genetic testing: A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Meiser Bettina , Guo Xin Y. , Putt Sophie , Fullerton Janice M. , Schofield Peter R. , Mitchell Philip B. , Yanes Tatiane 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThe aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the existing evidence documenting the psychosocial implications of living with a familial risk of an adult‐onset psychiatric disorder. Six databases were searched systematically to identify qualitative and quantitative studies, which explored perspectives of those at increased risk for psychiatric disorders, as well as the general public. Thematic analysis was used to identify major themes. Thirty‐five articles met the eligibility criteria and reported on the views of 4,896 participants. The literature demonstrates strong interest in psychiatric genetic testing of adults as well as children, whereas attitudes toward prenatal testing were much less positive. Predictors of interest in testing, as well as perceived advantages and disadvantages were identified. Very few studies are available on anticipated and actual reactions to receiving results. Studies show that the majority of participants feel that having a genetic explanation would alleviate some of the stigma associated with mental illness. This review shows that interest in, and predictors of attitudes toward, psychiatric genetic testing are well researched, but the extent to which attitudes will translate into actual testing uptake is unknown. Future research also needs to assess the actual behavioral and psychological impact of genetic testing.
Effect of Fruit Maturity on Microstructural Changes and Oil Yield during Cold‐Pressed Oil Extraction of ‘Hass’ Avocado
Authors: Yang Shuo , Fullerton Christina , Hallett Ian , Oh Hyunah E. , Woolf Allan B. , Wong Marie 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of avocado fruit maturity (as estimated by time of harvest during the season) on cold‐pressed oil yield. ‘Hass’ avocado fruit at six different stages of on‐tree maturity (harvested between September and April 2016/2017) were processed in a commercial cold‐pressed oil extraction plant. After destoning and grinding, the fruit pulp was malaxed for 120 min. Avocado pulp samples were examined by light microscopy, electrical conductivity, and electrical impedance spectroscopy. More intact parenchyma cells were observed by microscopy in early‐season fruit. The greatest cell disruption occurred after the grinding step as shown by electrical resistance values. The late‐season fruit were found to have higher conductivity and lower electrical resistance values which indicated more cell disruption occurred during extraction. Cell walls extracted from fruit harvested later in the season showed a higher yield of the water‐soluble polysaccharides and a lower yield of the trans‐1,2‐diaminocyclohexane‐N,N,N′,N′‐tetraacetic acid (CDTA)‐soluble polysaccharides. The cold‐pressed oil extraction yield (g oil/100 g fresh flesh) was found to increase with fruit maturity from 10.4 in the early season to 22.5 (g oil/100 g fresh flesh) in the late season. The extraction efficiency (cold‐pressed extraction yield/total oil content) also increased from early season (77.2%) to late season (96.6%). In conclusion, the avocado flesh cellular structure ruptured more easily in late‐season fruit suggesting of a contribution to more oil release and improved extraction yields.
Co‐electrospun cellulose diacetate‐graft‐poly(ethylene terephthalate) and collagen composite nanofibrous mats for cells culture
Authors: Gao Feifei , Jiang Mingli , Liang Wencheng , Fang Xiangchen , Bai Fudong , Zhou Yan , Lang Meidong 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn this study, a kind of novel composite nanofibrous mats with cellulose diacetate‐graft‐poly(ethylene terephthalate) (CDA‐g‐PET) and Type I collagen were obtained by electrospinning and five different ratios of CDA‐g‐PET/Type I collagen (1:0, 1:0.1, 1:0.2, 1:0.3, 1:0.4) were set to explore the effects of components on its properties. The scanning electron microscope images demonstrated that the formation of uniform and smooth nanofibers with free beads. Compared with pure CDA‐g‐PET mats, the composite materials transformed into hydrophilic ones with increasing the content of Type I collagen. Moreover, the tensile strength of the composite nanofibrous mats got higher, while its water vapor transmission rate got lower after blending with Type I collagen. In addition, the cell proliferation and adhesion on composite nanofibrous mats were improved according by the results of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) culturing experiments. Especially, the cells growth attained optimum when the CDA‐g‐PET/Type I collagen ratio reached 1:0.3 and 1:0.4, where showed no significant difference. In consequence, the above results indicated that the novel composite nanofibrous mats consisted of CDA‐g‐PET and Type I collagen obtained by electrospinning combined good mechanical strength of CDA‐g‐PET and excellent biological functions of Type I collagen. The nanoscale structure might mimic the nanofibrous extracellular matrix feature, which present the potential use in cells culture.
Lead in Drinking Water: A Canadian Perspective
Authors: Ohman Klas , Craik Steve , Chow Larry 
Published: May 2020

Key TakeawaysLead in drinking water is a top public health issue in the United States and Canada, with similarities and differences in how each country addresses it.Although lacking specifics in some aspects, Canada's new legislation for lead levels in drinking water means more stringent rules and more comprehensive methods for testing and treating.Strategies for sampling and testing are less prescriptive with this new guideline, allowing more flexibility in setting up a lead monitoring and service replacement program.The strategies used to replace and pay for lead service lines differ among various Canadian water utilities.
Aluminum in Drinking Water: Occurrence, Effects, and Control
Authors: Edzwald James K. 
Published: May 2020

Key TakeawaysExcessive aluminum intake may cause neuromuscular effects, although drinking water aluminum intake by humans is minor compared with intake from other sources.Non‐health‐based effects in drinking water, such as post‐precipitation and pipe scales in the distribution system, are more of a problem than health‐based concentrations.High aluminum concentrations in treated waters indicate poor coagulation practice, which should be adjusted to address seasonal temperatures, pH, and coagulant dose.
Machine Learning for Pipe Condition Assessments
Authors: Fitchett James C. , Karadimitriou Kosmas , West Zella , Hughes David M. 
Published: May 2020

Key TakeawaysUtilities replace water mains by responding to failures or proactively choosing pipes likely to fail. Machine learning can find fragile pipes more accurately than using age or historical breaks as indicators.More accurate and often less expensive than other condition assessments, machine learning uses hundreds of variables to find patterns most people can't see.Timely selection of the right pipes to inspect, repair, or replace can reduce breaks and optimize the pipes’ remaining useful life.
The first 60 years: Honoring Teratology's past, a new perspective on the future
Authors: Roberts Linda G. , Lewis Elise M. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundThis paper updates the history of the Teratology Society, now known as the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (BDRP), for its first 60 years and describes the current strategy to position the Society to continue to advance its multidisciplinary science in the future. Common threads across our history include the positive impact of the Society's approach to sharing multidisciplinary, cutting‐edge science and the collegial nature of the annual meetings.AimIn recent years, we have tackled challenging issues through periodic strategic planning sessions to improve the impact of the Society and its value to our members.Materials & MethodsArchived and current resources were reviewed for this historical perspective.ResultsIn 2019, the Society took steps to rebrand itself to clarify our mission to the broader scientific and governmental communities.DiscussionAlthough our name has changed, the mission remains to understand and prevent birth defects and disorders of developmental and reproductive origin.ConclusionAs BDRP, we continue to promote the exchange of research and ideas, provide educational opportunities, influence policy through advocacy, and evolve our communications to better serve our members and to have a greater impact on the health of future generations.
Physicochemical and milling properties of rice kernels from upper, middle, and basal spikelets of hybrid and inbred lines at early and ideal harvesting stages
Authors: Polidoro Edimara , El Halal Shanise Lisie Mello , Villanova Franciene Almeida , Lindemann Igor da Silva , Wang Ya‐Jane , Vanier Nathan Levien 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackground and objectivesGrains from a hybrid (Inov CL) and an inbred (Irga 424 RI) line were studied as a function of harvesting time (supposed early and ideal maturity stages) and panicle position (upper, middle, and basal).FindingsIn general, greater head rice yield (HRY) and thousand grain weight were observed when the kernels were harvested with 22% moisture content. At this moisture content, HRY varied from 52.3% to 63.8% for Inov CL and from 68.2% to 69.8% for Irga 424 RI, depending on panicle position. All studied starches showed similar molecular weight distribution. Relative crystallinity varied from 18.7% to 22.0%. The protein content and extractability at different media differed just for kernels from Inov CL at the 2nd harvesting time.ConclusionsTo achieve better industrial performance, the rice kernels may be harvested at the ideal maturity stage of 22% moisture content or closer. Amylose content and starch structure of the Inov CL and Irga 424 RI cultivars did not differ among the studied harvesting times.Significance and noveltyObtained results improve the scientific database on factors affecting the grain quality of hybrid and inbred rice cultivars, addressing gaps that may be considered for farmers, industries, as well as for rice breeders in future rice breeding programs.
Nonpuerperal breast abscess due to Prevotella bivia
Authors: Boucher Astrid , Quaranta Delphine , Emonet Stéphane , Serratrice Jacques , Coen Matteo 
Published: May 2020

AbstractContrary to puerperal abscess, nonpuerperal breast abscess is often caused by anaerobic bacteria; polymicrobial aerobic‐anaerobic infections are also frequent. Empiric first‐choice treatment with broad‐spectrum antibiotics should be considered.
Determining Roles of Cu0 in the Chemosynthesis of Diols via Condensed Diester Hydrogenation on Cu/SiO2 Catalyst
Authors: Wang Weichao , Wang Hui , Zhang Jingwei , Kong Lingxin , Huang Huijiang , Liu Wei , Wang Shengping , Ma Xinbin , Zhao Yujun 
Published: May 2020

AbstractCopper‐based catalyst was applied in the condensed diester hydrogenation with unexpected high selectivity (∼100 %) to 1,6‐hexanediol. On basis of the mass transfer analysis and kinetics results, the reaction rate of the condensed diester hydrogenation was deduced to be controlled by the activation of hydrogen on Cu0 sites, which was further demonstrated by the correlations between the catalytic activity and different copper species. Importantly, this catalysis mechanism is different with that of gas‐phase diester hydrogenation, which is generally determined by the adsorption of ester on Cu+ species.
Development of near‐infrared firefly luciferin analogue reacted with wild‐type and mutant luciferases
Authors: Kitada Nobuo , Saito Ryohei , Obata Rika , Iwano Satoshi , Karube Kazuma , Miyawaki Atsushi , Hirano Takashi , Maki Shojiro A. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractInterestingly, only the D‐form of firefly luciferin produces light by luciferin–luciferase (L–L) reaction. Certain firefly luciferin analogues with modified structures maintain bioluminescence (BL) activity; however, all L‐form luciferin analogues show no BL activity. To this date, our group has developed luciferin analogues with moderate BL activity that produce light of various wavelengths. For in vivo bioluminescence imaging, one of the important factors for detection sensitivity is tissue permeability of the number of photons emitted by L–L reaction, and the wavelengths of light in the near‐infrared (NIR) range (700–900 nm) are most appropriate for the purpose. Some NIR luciferin analogues by us had performance for in vivo experiments to make it possible to detect photons from deep target tissues in mice with high sensitivity, whereas only a few of them can produce NIR light by the L–L reactions with wild‐type luciferase and/or mutant luciferase. Based on the structure–activity relationships, we designed and synthesized here a luciferin analogue with the 5‐allyl‐6‐dimethylamino‐2‐naphthylethenyl moiety. This analogue exhibited NIR BL emissions with wild‐type luciferase (λmax = 705 nm) and mutant luciferase AlaLuc (λmax = 655 nm).
Who do we blame for abusive supervision?
Authors: Khan Shahid , Medica Karen 
Published: May 2020

AbstractResearch has looked extensively at one side of abusive supervision (that is employee perceptions) and subsequently linked this phenomenon to supervisors' actual behaviour. We address this research gap by investigating the other side—employee characteristics as a factor related to the perception of abusive supervision (AS). Data collected from 443 employees within the Pakistani telecommunications industry revealed that employees' intimidation behaviours was positively related to their perceptions of AS, mediated by emotional exhaustion. In addition, recognition (from top management) was found to moderate the indirect effects of intimidation on AS via emotional exhaustion. Our findings challenge the assumption that supervisors are to blame for exhibiting abusive behaviour and identify a new, underlying factor related to AS.
Latency‐aware adaptive micro‐batching techniques for streamed data compression on graphics processing units
Authors: Stein Charles M. , Rockenbach Dinei A. , Griebler Dalvan , Torquati Massimo , Mencagli Gabriele , Danelutto Marco , Fernandes Luiz G. 
Published: May 2020

SummaryStream processing is a parallel paradigm used in many application domains. With the advance of graphics processing units (GPUs), their usage in stream processing applications has increased as well. The efficient utilization of GPU accelerators in streaming scenarios requires to batch input elements in microbatches, whose computation is offloaded on the GPU leveraging data parallelism within the same batch of data. Since data elements are continuously received based on the input speed, the bigger the microbatch size the higher the latency to completely buffer it and to start the processing on the device. Unfortunately, stream processing applications often have strict latency requirements that need to find the best size of the microbatches and to adapt it dynamically based on the workload conditions as well as according to the characteristics of the underlying device and network. In this work, we aim at implementing latency‐aware adaptive microbatching techniques and algorithms for streaming compression applications targeting GPUs. The evaluation is conducted using the Lempel‐Ziv‐Storer‐Szymanski compression application considering different input workloads. As a general result of our work, we noticed that algorithms with elastic adaptation factors respond better for stable workloads, while algorithms with narrower targets respond better for highly unbalanced workloads.
Titanium‐Substituted Tavorite LiFeSO4F as Cathode Material for Lithium Ion Batteries: First‐Principles Calculations and Experimental Study
Authors: Guo Zhendong , Wang Dashuai , Zhang Lijie , Fu Qiang , Wei Yingjin 
Published: May 2020

AbstractTitanium‐substituted LiTixFe1−2xSO4F (x=0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03) cathode materials were synthesized by a solvothermal method. X‐ray diffraction, X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Mössbauer spectroscopy were used to investigate the effects of Ti substitution on the structure of LiFeSO4F, and it was shown that Ti substitutes the Fe(2) site. First‐principles calculations and UV‐visible spectroscopy demonstrate that Ti substitution reduces the bandgap of LiFeSO4F which improves the electronic conductivity from 8.3×10−12 S cm−1 to 3.9×10−11 S cm−1. CI‐NEB and BV calculations show that the Li diffusion energy barriers along the (100), (010) and (101) directions are decreased after Ti substitution, and the Li diffusion coefficient is increased from 4.99×10−11 cm2 S−1 to 1.59×10−10 cm2 S−1. The improved electronic conductivity and ionic diffusivity mean that the Ti‐substituted material shows improved electrochemical properties compared to the pristine LiFeSO4F.
Identification of race‐specific quantitative trait loci for resistance to Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in an Andean population of common bean
Authors: Mungalu Handsome , Sansala Miyoba , Hamabwe Swivia , Mukuma Chikoti , Gepts Paul , Kelly James D. , Kamfwa Kelvin 
Published: May 2020

AbstractAnthracnose caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum is a major disease of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Because of the high genetic variability of C. lindemuthianum, development of varieties with durable resistance requires deployment of loci with resistance to a wide range of C. lindemuthianum races. The objective of the current study was to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with resistance to nine races of C. lindemuthianum in an Andean population. A total of 150 F4:8 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) from Andean parents Solwezi and AO‐1012‐29‐3‐3A were evaluated for resistance to nine races of C. lindemuthianum in a screenhouse at University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia. AO‐1012‐29‐3‐3A is resistant to some races of C. lindemuthianum. The population was genotyped with 5,398 SNP markers and composite interval mapping conducted to identify QTL for resistance. A total of 14 QTL for resistance to nine races of C. lindemuthianum were identified on five chromosomes including Pv02, Pv03, Pv04, Pv07, and Pv10. These 14 QTL included both major and minor QTL with R2 values ranging from 7.3% for ANT10.1SA on Pv10 to 79% for ANT2.1UC,SA on Pv02. A majority of the identified QTL were major QTL but a few were minor QTL, suggesting a role for both qualitative and quantitative resistance in the mapping population. The major QTL ANT02.1UC,SA and ANT04.1SA, which in combination provided resistance to all nine races used in the study, colocalize with previously reported major genes and would be ideal targets for pyramiding using marker‐assisted selection to develop varieties with durable resistance to anthracnose.
Inheritance of rhizobitoxine‐induced chlorosis in soybean
Authors: Robinson K. O. , Burton J. W. , Taliercio E. W. , Israel D. W. , Carter T. E. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThere are two species of Bradyrhizobium that nodulate soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] and fix nitrogen (N): B. japonicum and B. elkanii. Bradyrhizobium elkanii is endemic to soils in the southeastern region of the United States. Some strains of B. elkanii produce rhizobitoxine (RT), a toxin that causes chlorosis on newly developing trifoliates of some field‐grown soybean, in root nodules. Some soybean genotypes are resistant to rhizobitoxine‐induced (RI) chlorosis. The objective of this research was to determine the inheritance of soybean resistance to RI chlorosis. Crosses were made between resistant and susceptible cultivars. Progeny were identified as susceptible, resistant, or segregating in the first, second, and third self‐pollinated generations. All F1 hybrids from crosses between resistant and susceptible soybean exhibited seedling chlorosis, indicating that genes for resistance to chlorosis are recessive. The F2 progeny segregated in a ratio of nine susceptible to seven resistant, indicating that there are two genes responsible for the soybean resistance to RI chlorosis. This ratio was confirmed in F2:3 population screening. One hundred forty‐one simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers polymorphic in both a susceptible parent and a resistant parent were used to locate the genes responsible for resistance to chlorosis. A gene found near marker Satt 657 on linkage group (LG) F (chromosome 13) explained a statistically significant 32% of the phenotypic variation among F2 plants based on the p‐value and R2 of a single factor ANOVA. The second gene was not located.
Forward‐looking information in integrated reports: Insights from “best in class”
Authors: Mio Chiara , Marchini Pier Luigi , Medioli Alice 
Published: May 2020

AbstractAre integrated reports actually forward looking or do they disclose mainly the past? Stakeholders, particularly investors, increasingly call for more information on strategies, risks, and opportunities that companies face. Integrated Reporting, through its future‐oriented approach, represents a response to these corporate reporting challenges, by making companies disclose more about their future outlook, enabling investors and other stakeholders to take a much longer term view. In such a context, this study explore the extent and characteristics of forward‐looking information in reports that are recognized as best practices by a reputable awards process or through benchmarking in the International Integrated Reporting Council's database and proposes different dimensions of analysis. Overall, the results show that even among the best in class integrated reports, there are differences in the disclosure of forward‐looking information and that the information needs of stakeholders regarding future‐oriented disclosure do not seem to be fully met.
Fitness consequences of redundant cues of competition in male Drosophila melanogaster
Authors: Dore Alice A. , Bretman Amanda , Chapman Tracey 
Published: May 2020

AbstractPhenotypic plasticity can allow animals to adapt their behavior, such as their mating effort, to their social and sexual environment. However, this relies on the individual receiving accurate and reliable cues of the environmental conditions. This can be achieved via the receipt of multimodal cues, which may provide redundancy and robustness. Male Drosophila melanogaster detect presence of rivals via combinations of any two or more redundant cue components (sound, smell, and touch) and respond by extending their subsequent mating duration, which is associated with higher reproductive success. Although alternative combinations of cues of rival presence have previously been found to elicit equivalent increases in mating duration and offspring production, their redundancy in securing success under sperm competition has not previously been tested. Here, we explicitly test this by exposing male D. melanogaster to alternative combinations of rival cues, and examine reproductive success in both the presence and absence of sperm competition. The results supported previous findings of redundancy of cues in terms of behavioral responses. However, there was no evidence of reproductive benefits accrued by extending mating duration in response to rivals. The lack of identifiable fitness benefits of longer mating under these conditions, both in the presence and absence of sperm competition, contrasted with some previous results, but could be explained by (a) damage sustained from aggressive interactions with rivals leading to reduced ability to increase ejaculate investment, (b) presence of features of the social environment, such as male and female mating status, that obscured the fitness benefits of longer mating, and (c) decoupling of behavioral investment with fitness benefits.