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Elastic behavior of composites reinforced by 3D printed tubular lattice braid textures
Authors: Rahiminia Mohammad Amin , Latifi Masoud , Sadighi Mojtaba 
Published: July 2020

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce an innovative transversal tubular braid texture and to study the elastic behavior of its 3 D printed structure comparatively to 3 D printed longitudinal tubular braid texture (maypole) to be used as reinforcement.

Design/methodology/approach
Regarding the lack of proper machines for the production of the proposed texture, the structure of samples was produced as a tubular lattice braid texture using a 3 D printer with the fused deposition modeling method subsequent to simulation by Rhinoceros software. The produced specimens were composited by polyurethane resin. The composite samples were evaluated by the split disk mechanical test to obtain their hoop stress. The structures of the reinforced composites were theoretically analyzed by ANSYS software.

Findings
The results of the mechanical test and theoretical analysis showed that the composites reinforced with transversal tubular lattice braid have higher strength compared to the composites reinforced with longitudinal ones. This assured that the composite reinforced by transversal tubular lattice braid is reliable to be used as high-performance tube for different applications.

Originality/value
Further work is carried out to produce the innovated complex structure continuously by a specially designed machine and fibrous materials to reinforce tubular composites in an industrial continual process to be applied for high-pressure fluids flows.
Dietary advanced glycation end‐products: Perspectives linking food processing with health implications
Authors: Zhang Qiaozhi , Wang Yanbo , Fu Linglin 
Published: July 2020

AbstractDietary advanced glycation end products (dAGEs) are complex and heterogeneous compounds derived from nonenzymatic glycation reactions during industrial processing and home cooking. There is mounting evidence showing that dAGEs are closely associated with various chronic diseases, where the absorbed dAGEs fuel the biological AGEs pool to exhibit noxious effects on human health. Currently, due to the uncertain bioavailability and rapid renal clearance of dAGEs, the relationship between dAGEs and biological AGEs remains debatable. In this review, we provide the most updated information on dAGEs including their generation in processed foods, analytical and characterization techniques, metabolic fates, interaction with AGE receptors, implications on human health and reducing strategies. Available evidence demonstrating a relevance between dAGEs and food allergy is also included. AGEs are ubiquitous in foods and their contents largely depend on the reactivity of carbonyl and amino groups, along with surrounding condition mainly pH and heating procedures. Once being digested and absorbed into the circulation, two separate pathways can be involved in the deleterious effects of dAGEs: an AGE receptor‐dependent way to stimulate cell signals, and an AGE receptor‐independent way to dysregulate proteins via forming complexes. Inhibition of AGEs formation during food processing and reduction in the diet are two potent approaches to restrict health‐hazardous dAGEs. To elucidate the biological role of dAGEs toward human health, the following significant perspectives are raised: molecular size and complexity of dAGEs; interactions between unabsorbed dAGEs and gut microbiota; and roles played by concomitant compounds in the heat‐processed foods.
Association between marijuana use and electrocardiographic abnormalities by middle age: the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study
Authors: Jakob Julian , Stalder Odile , Syrogiannouli Lamprini , Pletcher Mark J. , Vittinghoff Eric , Ning Hongyan , Tal Kali , Rana Jamal S. , Sidney Stephen , Lloyd‐Jones Donald M. , Auer Reto 
Published: July 2020

AbstractAimsTo evaluate the prevalence of electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities in marijuana users as an indirect measure of subclinical cardiovascular disease (CVD).DesignLongitudinal and cross‐sectional secondary data analysis from the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) study.SettingFour communities in the United States.ParticipantsA total of 2585 participants from the 5115 black and white men and women recruited at age 18–30 years in 1985 to 1986 in CARDIA.MeasurementsECG abnormalities coded as minor and major abnormalities with the Minnesota code of electrocardiographic findings at year 20. Self‐reported current (past 30 days) and computed cumulative life‐time marijuana use (one ‘marijuana‐year’ corresponds to 365 days of use) through assessments every 2–5 years. We fitted logistic regression models adjusting for sex, race, center, education, age, tobacco smoking, physical activity, alcohol use and body mass index.FindingsAmong the 2585 participants with an ECG at year 20, mean age was 46, 57% were women, 45% were black; 83% had past exposure to marijuana and 11% were using marijuana currently. One hundred and seventy‐three participants (7%) had major abnormalities and 944 (37%) had minor abnormalities. Comparing current with never use in multivariable‐adjusted models, the odds ratio (OR) for major ECG abnormalities was 0.60 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.32–1.15] and for minor ECG abnormalities 1.21 (95% CI = 0.87–1.68). Results did not change after stratifying by sex and race. Cumulative marijuana use was not associated with ECG abnormalities.ConclusionIn a middle‐aged US population, life‐time cumulative and occasional current marijuana use were not associated with increases in electrocardiogram abnormalities. This adds to the growing body of evidence that occasional marijuana use and cardiovascular disease events and markers of subclinical atherosclerosis are not associated.
Phytoestrogen intake and other dietary risk factors for low motile sperm count and poor sperm morphology
Authors: Povey Andy C. , Clyma Julie‐Ann , McNamee Roseanne , Moore Harry D. , Baillie Helen , Pacey Allan A. , Cade Janet E. , Cherry Nicola M. ,   Participating Centres of Chaps‐UK
Published: July 2020

AbstractBackgroundFew potentially modifiable risk factors of male infertility have been identified, and while different diets and food groups have been associated with male infertility, evidence linking dietary factors including phytoestrogens and semen quality is limited and contradictory.ObjectivesTo study the associations between phytoestrogen intake and other dietary factors and semen quality.Materials and MethodsA case‐referent study was undertaken of the male partners, of couples attempting conception with unprotected intercourse for 12 months or more without success, recruited from 14 UK assisted reproduction clinics. A total of 1907 participants completed occupational, lifestyle and dietary questionnaires before semen quality (concentration, motility and morphology) were assessed. Food intake was estimated by a 65‐item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) covering the 12 months prior to recruitment. Analyses of dietary risk factors for low motile sperm concentration (MSC: <4.8 × 106/mL) and poor sperm morphology (PM: <4% normal morphology) used unconditional logistic regression, accounting for clustering of subjects within the clinics, first without, and then with, adjustment for confounders associated with that outcome.ResultsHigh consumption of daidzein (≥13.74 μg/d), a phytoestrogen found in soy products, was a protective factor for MSC with an odds ratio (95%CI) of 0.58 (0.42‐0.82) after adjustment for clustering and potential confounding. Dietary risk factors for PM after similar adjustment showed that drinking whole milk (OR 0.67, 95%CI 0.47‐0.96) and eating red meat were protective with an OR 0.67 (0.46‐0.99) for eating red meat >3 times/wk.DiscussionIn this case‐referent study of men attending an infertility clinic for fertility diagnosis, we have identified that low MSC is inversely associated with daidzein intake. In contrast, daidzein intake was not associated with PM but eating red milk and drinking whole milk were protective.ConclusionsDietary factors associated with semen quality were identified, suggesting that male fertility might be improved by dietary changes.
The effect of hyperoxia on inflammation and platelet responses in an ex vivo extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit
Authors: Passmore Margaret R. , Ki Katrina K. , Chan Chris H. H. , Lee Talvin , Bouquet Mahé , Wood Emily S. , Raman Sainath , Rozencwajg Sacha , Burrell Aidan J. C. , McDonald Charles I. , Langguth Daman , Shekar Kiran , Malfertheiner Maximilian V. , Fraser John F. , Suen Jacky Y. 
Published: July 2020

AbstractUse of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is expanding, however, it is still associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Activation of inflammatory and innate immune responses and hemostatic alterations contribute to complications. Hyperoxia may play a role in exacerbating these responses. Nine ex vivo ECMO circuits were tested using fresh healthy human whole blood, with two oxygen levels: 21% inspired fraction of oxygen (FiO2; mild hyperoxia; n = 5) and 100% FiO2 (severe hyperoxia; n = 4). Serial blood samples were taken for analysis of platelet aggregometry, leukocyte activation, inflammatory, and oxidative stress markers. ECMO resulted in reduced adenosine diphosphate‐ (P < .05) and thrombin receptor activating peptide‐induced (P < .05) platelet aggregation, as well as increasing levels of the neutrophil activation marker, neutrophil elastase (P = .013). Additionally, levels of the inflammatory chemokine interleukin‐8 were elevated (P < .05) and the activity of superoxide dismutase, a marker of oxidative stress, was increased (P = .002). Hyperoxia did not augment these responses, with no significant differences detected between mild and severe hyperoxia. Our ex vivo model of ECMO revealed that the circuit itself triggers a pro‐inflammatory and oxidative stress response, however, exposure to supra‐physiologic oxygen does not amplify that response. Extended‐duration studies and inclusion of an endothelial component could be beneficial in characterizing longer term changes.
Neonatal jaundice, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and familial effects: A Swedish register study with sibling analysis
Authors: Le Ray Isabelle , Wang Chen , Almqvist Catarina , Lichtenstein Paul , D’Onofrio Brian M. , Johansson Stefan , Larsson Henrik , Rosenqvist Mina A. 
Published: July 2020

AbstractAimNeonatal jaundice is associated with higher risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but it is unclear if the association is influenced by genetic and other familial factors. In this large population‐based study, we investigated the association between neonatal jaundice and ADHD while adjusting for familial factors.MethodsWe linked several Swedish registers to identify all singleton births without congenital malformations between 1992 and 2000 (n = 814 420, including 384 290 full siblings) and followed them up until 2009. We calculated hazard ratios (HRs) for the association between neonatal jaundice and ADHD, adjusting for pregnancy, delivery and neonatal characteristics including prematurity, and parental age and education. We repeated the analyses among siblings to adjust for shared familial factors.ResultsAt a population level, children treated for neonatal jaundice had an increased risk of ADHD (adjusted HR (aHR): 1.13, 95% CI: 1.05‐1.22). In the sibling comparisons, there was no clear association between neonatal jaundice and ADHD (aHR: 1.03, 95% CI: 0.82‐1.29).ConclusionWe found no evidence of an independent association between neonatal jaundice and ADHD within siblings in this large population‐based study, suggesting that the association is probably influenced by shared familial factors, such as parental genetic and/or lifestyle effects.
CPEB3 regulates the proliferation and apoptosis of bovine cumulus cells
Authors: Wang Ying , Chen Cheng‐Zhen , Fu Xu‐Huang , Liu Jian‐Bo , Peng Yan‐Xia , Wang Yi‐Jie , Han Dong‐Xu , Zhang Zhe , Yuan Bao , Gao Yan , Jiang Hao , Zhang Jia‐Bao 
Published: July 2020

AbstractCytoplasmic polyadenylation element‐binding protein 3 (CPEB3) is a member of the Cytoplasmic polyadenylation element‐binding family, which has been found to regulate the translation of dormant and masked mRNA in Xenopus oocytes and plays potential roles in regulating biological functions in cells and tissues. However, its role in cumulus cells is not clear. In this study, the mRNA expression of CPEB3 in bovine cumulus cells was inhibited with small interfering RNA. Cell cycle progression, proliferation, and apoptosis were measured after inhibition of CPEB3. Subsequently, changes in intracellular Reactive oxygen species content, mitochondrial membrane potential and expansion‐related gene expression were examined. The results showed that after CPEB3 inhibition, cumulus cells had an abnormal cell cycle, the numbers of cells in the S and G2/M phases were significantly increased, cell proliferation was increased and apoptosis rates were decreased. These effects were likely due CPEB3 inhibition‐induced decreases in intracellular Reactive oxygen species levels; increases in mitochondrial membrane potential; decreases in apoptosis; downregulation of CCNA, CCND, CCNE, CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, p21, and p27 mRNA expression; and upregulation of CCNB, CDK1, HAS2, PTGS2, PTX3, and CEBPB mRNA expression. Therefore, CPEB3 plays potential roles in regulating the biological and physiological functions of bovine cumulus cell.
Environmental filtering and spatial processes shape the beta diversity of liana communities in a valley savanna in southwest China
Authors: Zhang Yun‐Bing , Wu Huai‐Dong , Yang Jie , Song Xiao‐Yang , Yang Da , He Fangliang , Zhang Jiao‐Lin 
Published: July 2020

AbstractQuestionsLianas contribute substantially to the diversity and function of ecosystems. What is the relative importance of environmental filtering and spatial processes on structuring liana beta diversity at taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic levels? Is there any synergy between these drivers (environmental factors and spatial distance) on shaping these three dimensions of beta diversity in a savanna liana community?LocationA dry‐hot valley savanna in Yunnan Province, southwest China.MethodsWe established 30 20 m × 20 m plots in the savanna to collect data on the distribution of 22 liana species, 19 functional traits, and plot‐level soil nutrients, elevation, and slope. The relative contributions of these environmental factors and spatial distance to liana taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic dissimilarity were analyzed using multiple regression on distance matrices. We also tested which environmental factors influence the beta diversity of liana community using permutational multivariate analysis of variance.ResultsBoth environmental and spatial distances were significantly correlated with taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic dissimilarity. Spatial distance explained more variation in taxonomic beta diversity than environmental factors. But for both nearest‐neighbour functional and phylogenetic distance Dnn’, environment explained relatively more variation than space did. Moreover, the proportion explained by environmental variables was ranked in decreasing order as follows: functional Dnn’, phylogenetic Dnn’, and taxonomic beta diversity. We found soil pH had the highest contribution to taxonomic and functional beta diversity, while soil total nitrogen contributed most to phylogenetic beta diversity.ConclusionsThis study revealed that liana taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic beta diversity in the studied hot‐dry savanna ecosystem is affected and maintained by both environmental filtering and spatial processes. Moreover, the functional and phylogenetic diversities were more strongly subject to environmental filtering. Our study provides information on the mechanisms underlying liana diversity maintenance in savanna, which is necessary to inform conservation management in this vulnerable ecosystem.
Impact of COVID‐19 epidemic on live online dental continuing education
Authors: Liu Xiaoqiang , Zhou Jianfeng , Chen Li , Yang Yang , Tan Jianguo 
Published: July 2020

AbstractIntroductionThis study aimed to assess live online dental continuing education during COVID‐19 epidemic in China.MethodsTwenty‐one institutions providing live online dental courses in China during COVID‐19 epidemic enrolled in this study. Their online and/or offline course provision before and during the epidemic was retrospectively inquired. If live online education was provided, the number of courses, duration and number of participants per week were further investigated. Time distributions of live online dental courses were recorded and classified as within working time and out of working time. The test period of COVID‐19 epidemic was for two weeks between 16 February and 29 February 2020. The control period of pre‐COVID‐19 epidemic was for ten weeks between 01 November 2019 and 09 January 2020.ResultsThe percentages of offline and online courses provided by 21 dental continuing education institutions before COVID‐19 epidemic were 95.2% (20 out of 21) and 28.6% (6 out of 21), respectively. All the institutions suspended offline courses whilst providing two live online courses, on average, per week with 188 minutes duration and 7290 participants during the epidemic. The total number of online courses for 10 weeks before the epidemic was 33, and that for two weeks during the epidemic was 119. The proportion of courses provided within working time raised from 6.1% (2 out of 33) of pre‐COVID‐19 to 46.2% (55 out of 119) during COVID‐19. There were significant differences between before and during the epidemic (P < .001).ConclusionThe dental continuing education transferred from offline to online dramatically, and live online dental continuing education increased significantly during COVID‐19 epidemic in China.
Evolution of elastic behavior of alite paste at early hydration stages
Authors: Huang Tingjie , Yuan Qiang , Zuo Shenghao , Shi Caijun 
Published: July 2020

AbstractElastic behavior is an important aspect of fresh cement‐based materials. In this paper, the elasticity development of fresh pure alite paste within 5 hours was monitored in situ by small amplitude oscillation shear. Isothermal microcalorimetry, X‐ray diffraction, scanning electronic microscopy, 1H nuclear magnetic resonance, zeta potential measurements were used to investigate the underlying mechanisms. It was found that the evolution of storage modulus can be characterized by three different stages. The first stage stems from the compression of electrical double layer and the slight increase of solid volume fraction; the second stage is only controlled by the colloidal interaction; and the third stage is associated to the significant growth of solid volume fraction, the enhancement of short‐range attraction and the rigidification of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) network. Moreover, the relationship between the formation of CSH and the growth of elasticity was also quantified.
Lake expansion elevates equilibrium diversity via increasing colonization
Authors: Hauffe Torsten , Delicado Diana , Etienne Rampal S. , Valente Luis 
Published: July 2020

AbstractAimRates of colonization, speciation and extinction determine species richness and endemism in insular systems. The general dynamic model of island biogeography (GDM) predicts that speciation and extinction rates depend on island area and elevation via their control on ecological limits to diversification and therefore covary with an island's geological history. Additionally, the colonization rate may increase with area and elevation through the ‘target effect’, which can be mediated by reduced ‘environmental filtering’. Here we test whether the area and depth expansion of an island‐like ecosystem, a lake, caused a shift in diversity dynamics.LocationLake Biwa, Japan, whose geological history and biota are well documented.TaxonFishes.MethodsWe extended the phylogenetic island biogeography framework DAISIE (Dynamic Assembly of Island biota through Speciation, Immigration and Extinction) to accommodate time‐shifts in macroevolutionary rates and in carrying capacity. Using phylogenetic information on colonization and speciation times for the complete Lake Biwa fish community (70 taxa), we tested for a shift in macroevolutionary assembly rates and reconstructed the temporal diversity trajectory in the lake. We assessed the power to identify a shift through a wide range of scenarios and benchmarked against simulated fossil records.ResultsWe detected an increase in colonization rate of fishes at 0.2 million years ago (Ma), with limited support for the existence of ecological limits. The reconstructed diversity trajectory was close to a source‐sink equilibrium diversity prior to the shift and remained well below a new shift‐driven elevated equilibrium thereafter. We found sufficient power to identify an increase in colonization rate up to 1.5 Ma, whereas extinction concealed the signal of earlier shifts.Main conclusionsThe fish diversity dynamics of Lake Biwa show a response to changes in area and depth and phylogenies carry a signature of these changes. The detected increase in colonization rate following Lake Biwa's expansion, elevating the fish diversity, is unlikely due to a predicted increase in ecological limits feeding back on colonization rate. We therefore call for (additional) explanations: the target effect, whereby larger islands attract more species, and reduced environmental filtering due to higher habitat diversity associated with increased lake area/depth.