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RAD‐Seq Refines Previous Estimates of Genetic Structure in Lake Erie Walleye
Authors: Chen Kuan‐Yu , Euclide Peter T. , Ludsin Stuart A. , Larson Wesley A. , Sovic Michael G. , Gibbs H. Lisle , Marschall Elizabeth A. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractDelineating population structure helps fishery managers to maintain a diverse “portfolio” of local spawning populations (stocks), as well as facilitate stock‐specific management. In Lake Erie, commercial and recreational fisheries for WalleyeSander vitreusexploit numerous local spawning populations, which cannot be easily differentiated using traditional genetic data (e.g., microsatellites). Here, we used genomic information (12,264 polymorphic loci) generated using restriction site‐associatedDNAsequencing to investigate stock structure in Lake Erie Walleye. We found low genetic divergence (genetic differentiation indexFST = 0.0006–0.0019) among the four Lake Erie western basin stocks examined, which resulted in low classification accuracies for individual samples (40–60%). However, more structure existed between western and eastern Lake Erie basin stocks (FST = 0.0042–0.0064), resulting in greater than 95% classification accuracy of samples to a lake basin. Thus, our success in using genomics to identify stock structure varied with spatial scale. Based on our results, we offer suggestions to improve the efficacy of this new genetic tool for refining stock structure and eventually determining relative stock contributions in Lake Erie Walleye and other Great Lakes populations.
Investigation on seismic performance and shear strength of high‐strength concrete‐filled polyvinyl chloride tube short columns
Authors: Xue Jianyang , Zhao Xiangbi , Zhang Fengliang , Ke Xiaojun , Ma Linlin , Xu Dan 
Published: November 2019

SummaryThis paper innovatively designs polyvinyl chloride tube (PVCT) with high‐strength concrete (HC) and presents the results of cyclic loading tests on new reinforced high‐strength concrete short columns, including three high‐strength concrete‐filled PVCT (HC‐PVCT) short columns, one high‐strength concrete‐filled steel tube short column and one HC short column. The main objective of this research was to evaluate the seismic behaviors of HC short columns based on the quasistatic test of the columns. The design parameters of the columns in the experiments were axial compression ratio, reinforcement measures, concrete strength, stirrups configuration, and the height‐diameter ratio of tubes. The crack distribution, failure modes, hysteresis loops, skeleton curves, energy dissipation capacity, strength degradation, stiffness degradation, and cumulative damage of the columns were presented and analyzed. The results showed that the HC‐PVCT column had a fuller hysteretic loop and a higher peak load than the HC column. Compared with HC column, the strength degradation of HC‐PVCT columns was slower, and the ductility increased significantly. With a larger axial compression ratio, the ductility of HC‐PVCT columns was decreased. Based on the test and analysis results, a modified HC‐PVCT design method was proposed to calculate the nominal shear strength of HC‐PVCT short columns.
Leptospirose in Deutschland: Aktuelle Erkenntnisse zu Erregerspezies, Reservoirwirten und Erkrankungen bei Mensch und Tier
Authors: Nau Lisa H. , Emirhar Duygu , Obiegala Anna , Mylius Maren , Runge Martin , Jacob Jens , Bier Nadja , Nöckler Karsten , Imholt Christian , Below Diana , Princk Christina , Dreesman Johannes , Ulrich Rainer G. , Pfeffer Martin , Mayer-Scholl Anne 
Published: November 2019

ZusammenfassungDie Leptospirose ist eine Zoonose, die bei Mensch und Tier eine große Bandbreite von Krankheitssymptomen mit sehr milden bis hin zu sehr schweren Verläufen aufweisen kann. In Deutschland ist der Labornachweis einer akuten Infektion meldepflichtig: beim Menschen gemäß Infektionsschutzgesetz und bei Schweinen und Schafen gemäß der Verordnung über meldepflichtige Tierkrankheiten. Die Übertragung erfolgt über direkten und indirekten Kontakt mit dem Urin infizierter Tiere, wobei Nagetiere als Hauptreservoir gelten. Mit einer durchschnittlichen jährlichen Inzidenz von 0,1 gemeldeten Fällen pro 100.000 Einwohner ist die Leptospirose in Deutschland eine seltene Erkrankung.Im Rahmen des vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) geförderten Projekts „Verbesserung der Öffentlichen Gesundheit durch ein besseres Verständnis der Epidemiologie nagetierübertragener Krankheiten“ (RoBoPub) werden in diesem Übersichtsartikel aktuelle Kenntnisse zur Leptospirose in Deutschland dargestellt. In einem One-Health-Ansatz werden Informationen zum klinischen Bild, verfügbare Prävalenzdaten bei Mensch und Tier und Erkenntnisse über die Erregerverbreitung, die Wirtsassoziation, die Übertragung des Erregers sowie die Umweltstabilität zusammengefasst. Darüber hinaus werden erste Erkenntnisse zum Einfluss von Populationsschwankungen in Nagetierpopulationen auf das Auftreten der Leptospirose diskutiert. Ziel des Übersichtsartikels ist es, die Wahrnehmung für diese gegenwärtig noch vernachlässigte Erkrankung in Deutschland zu erhöhen.In Zukunft sollten auch die im Zuge des Klimawandels möglicherweise vermehrt auftretenden erhöhten Temperaturen und starken Regenfälle und die damit einhergehende häufigere Exposition des Menschen mit den Erregern berücksichtigt werden.
Inter-laboratory study on standardized MPS libraries: evaluation of performance, concordance, and sensitivity using mixtures and degraded DNA
Authors: Müller Petra , Sell Christian , Hadrys Thorsten , Hedman Johannes , Bredemeyer Steffi , Laurent Francois-Xavier , Roewer Lutz , Achtruth Sabrina , Sidstedt Maja , Sijen Titia , Trimborn Marc , Weiler Natalie , Willuweit Sascha , Bastisch Ingo , Parson Walther ,   the SeqForSTR-Consortium
Published: November 2019

AbstractWe present results from an inter-laboratory massively parallel sequencing (MPS) study in the framework of the SeqForSTRs project to evaluate forensically relevant parameters, such as performance, concordance, and sensitivity, using a standardized sequencing library including reference material, mixtures, and ancient DNA samples. The standardized library was prepared using the ForenSeq DNA Signature Prep Kit (primer mix A). The library was shared between eight European laboratories located in Austria, France, Germany, The Netherlands, and Sweden to perform MPS on their particular MiSeq FGx sequencers. Despite variation in performance between sequencing runs, all laboratories obtained quality metrics that fell within the manufacturer’s recommended ranges. Furthermore, differences in locus coverage did not inevitably adversely affect heterozygous balance. Inter-laboratory concordance showed 100% concordant genotypes for the included autosomal and Y-STRs, and still, X-STR concordance exceeded 83%. The exclusive reasons for X-STR discordances were drop-outs at DXS10103. Sensitivity experiments demonstrated that correct allele calling varied between sequencing instruments in particular for lower DNA amounts (≤ 125 pg). The analysis of compromised DNA samples showed the drop-out of one sample (FA10013B01A) while for the remaining three degraded DNA samples MPS was able to successfully type ≥ 87% of all aSTRs, ≥ 78% of all Y-STRs, ≥ 68% of all X-STRs, and ≥ 92% of all iSNPs demonstrating that MPS is a promising tool for human identity testing, which in return, has to undergo rigorous in-house validation before it can be implemented into forensic routine casework.
Effects of occupational cobalt exposure on the heart in the production of cobalt and cobalt compounds: a 6-year follow-up
Authors: Linna A. , Uitti J. , Oksa P. , Toivio P. , Virtanen V. , Lindholm H. , Halkosaari M. , Sauni R. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Objective
It has been suspected that cobalt is toxic to the heart. It can cause cardiotoxicity in heavily exposed humans and in experimental systems. The issue of interest for this study is whether cobalt also affects the myocardium at occupational exposure levels.

Methods
To study the effect of occupational cobalt exposure on the heart, we conducted a follow-up of workers at a cobalt production plant. The workers’ hearts had been examined by echocardiography in 1999–2000. Altogether 93 exposed and 49 non-exposed workers examined in 1999–2000 were re-examined in 2006. Occupational history and health data were collected with a questionnaire. Blood pressure was measured, and electrocardiography (ECG), laboratory tests, Holter registration, and echocardiography were conducted for all participants. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyse the data.

Results
No differences were found between the exposed and unexposed groups for any of the echocardiographic parameters in 2006. There were no differences in the laboratory values, the ECG parameters, or the results of the Holter registration of the exposed and unexposed workers.

Conclusions
Although the previous results in 2000 suggested an association between cumulative exposure to cobalt and echocardiographic findings, the results of this new cross-sectional study with a tissue Doppler 6 years later did not confirm the association in the present cohort. If cobalt exposure affects heart muscle functions at this exposure level, the effects are smaller than those caused by physiological changes due to ageing, medication, and traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as elevated blood pressure.
Risk Factors for Cholecystectomy After Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
Authors: Haal Sylke , Rondagh Djoeke , Hutten Barbara A. , Acherman Yair I. Z. , van de Laar Arnold W. J. M. , Huijgen Roeland , Gerdes Victor E. A. , Voermans Rogier P. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Background
Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery are at risk for subsequent cholecystectomy. We aimed to identify risk factors for cholecystectomy after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB).

Methods
We conducted a retrospective case-control study of patients who underwent LRYGB between 2013 and 2015. Cases underwent cholecystectomy because of biliary symptoms after LRYGB. For each case, two controls were selected without subsequent cholecystectomy. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify risk factors.

Results
Between 2013 and 2015, 1780 primary LRYGBs were performed. We identified 233 (13.1%) cases who had undergone cholecystectomy after a median (IQR) of 12 (8–17) months, and 466 controls. Female gender (OR (95% CI) 1.83 (1.06–3.17)), Caucasian ethnicity (OR (95% CI) 1.82 (1.10–3.02)), higher percent total weight loss (%TWL) at 12 months (OR (95% CI) 1.06 (1.04–1.09)), and preoperative pain syndrome (OR (95% CI) 2.72 (1.43–5.18)) were significantly associated with an increased risk for cholecystectomy. Older age (OR (95% CI) 0.98 (0.96–0.99)) and preoperative statin use were associated with a reduced risk (OR (95% CI) 0.56 (0.31–1.00)). A dose-effect relationship was found between the intensity of preoperative statin and risk for cholecystectomy.

Conclusions
In our study, higher %TWL and preoperative pain syndrome were associated with an increased risk for cholecystectomy besides the traditional risk factors female gender and Caucasian ethnicity. These factors can be used to identify high-risk patients, who might benefit from preventive measures. Whether statins can protect bariatric patients from developing gallstones should be investigated prospectively.
The epipharynx-kidney axis triggers glomerular vasculitis in immunoglobulin A nephropathy
Authors: Hotta Osamu , Oda Takashi 
Published: November 2019

AbstractMacroscopic hematuria concomitant with acute pharyngitis is a characteristic feature of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). Although the underlying mechanism of worsening hematuria has not been fully elucidated, activation of the innate immune system of nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue is thought to play an important role. The epipharynx is an immunologically activated site even under normal conditions, and enhanced activation of innate immunity is likely to occur in response to airborne infection. As latent but significant epipharyngitis presents in most IgAN patients, it is plausible that acute pharyngitis due to airway infection may contribute as a trigger of the epipharyngeal innate immune system, which is already upregulated in the chronically inflamed environment. The aim of this review was to discuss the mechanism of epipharynx-kidney axis involvement in glomerular vasculitis responsible for the worsening of hematuria in IgAN.
From the respective expert viewpoints of the ANM specialty editors
Authors: Inubushi Masayuki , Shidahara Miho , Takahashi Yasuyuki , Ogawa Mikako , Kiyono Yasushi 
Published: November 2019

AbstractAlthough it may not be well known, the Annals of Nuclear Medicine (ANM) Editorial Committee includes one specialty editor of nuclear medicine physics, one of nuclear medicine technology, one of molecular imaging, and two of radiopharmacology. In addition, a statistics editor and a language editor are also on the committee. Manuscripts submitted to ANM can be peer-reviewed by such specialty editors similar to those submitted to highly ranked journals, which is a great pride and joy to us. To offer our readers a condensed global view on the high-quality research work in the field of nuclear medicine, we have published a mini-review article every year under the joint authorship of the ANM associate editors since 2016. This is our fourth serial review article written by the ANM specialty editors from their respective expert viewpoints.
Water Vapor Transport Properties of Polyurethane Films for Packaging of Respiring Foods
Authors: Turan Deniz 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThermoplastic polyurethane (PU) polymers with different chemical compositions were synthesized and casted to films, and their water vapor barrier properties at different range of relative humidity (RH) were characterized. The water vapor permeability (WVP) of packaging films is one of their most important properties to identify their suitability for use as packaging materials and is rather a complicated phenomena if the polymer has polar nature. The WVPs of PU films are determined both by permeation measurements which are a steady-state method and water vapor sorption measurements which are a non-steady-state method. Effective permeability (Peff), solubility (Seff), and diffusion (Deff) coefficients of PU films were determined at 23 °C within the RH range of 0–97%. It was found that Peff, Seff, and Deff increased with increasing RH gradient due to water vapor and polymer interactions. Microscopic images showed that 1,4-butanediol (BDO) helped to improve porous structure. Castor oil (CO) caused a decrease in the intensity of active absorption sites, namely, the C=O···H-N hydrogen bonds between chains. Results of two methods were yielded in the same magnitude of order. In most cases, the non-steady-state (sorption) method yields higher WVP values than steady state. At 0➔85% RH, the difference was up to 8-fold. Conditioning and equilibrating of films at 50% RH helped to reach sorption data approximate to permeation data. It was suitable to use sorption measurements to estimate the WVP which is a considerable simplification for polar polymers, e.g., developed PU film.
Infection prevention and control and antibiotic stewardship practices in pediatric long-term care facilities
Authors: Johnson Candace L. , Hill-Ricciuti Alexandra , Grohs Emily , Saiman Lisa 
Published: November 2019

AbstractPediatric long-term care facilities were surveyed to assess infection control and antimicrobial stewardship practices. Policies mandated by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) were included. Only 40% of sites reported implementing >90% of surveyed CMS policies. The survey also identified several gaps in non–CMS-mandated policies.
A full Stokes ice-flow model to assist the interpretation of millennial-scale ice cores at the high-Alpine drilling site Colle Gnifetti, Swiss/Italian Alps
Authors: Licciulli Carlo , Bohleber Pascal , Lier Josef , Gagliardini Olivier , Hoelzle Martin , Eisen Olaf 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThe high-Alpine ice-core drilling site Colle Gnifetti (CG), Monte Rosa, Swiss/Italian Alps, provides climate records over the last millennium and beyond. However, the full exploitation of the oldest part of the existing ice cores requires complementary knowledge of the intricate glacio-meteorological settings, including glacier dynamics. Here, we present new ice-flow modeling studies of CG, focused on characterizing the flow at two neighboring drill sites in the eastern part of the glacier. The3-D full Stokes ice-flow model is thermo-mechanically coupled and includes firn rheology, firn densification and enthalpy transport, and is implemented using the finite element software Elmer/Ice. Measurements of surface velocities, accumulation, borehole inclination, density and englacial temperatures are used to validate the model output. We calculate backward trajectories and map the catchment areas. This constrains, for the first time at this site, the so-called upstream effects for the stable water isotope time series of the two ice cores drilled in 2005 and 2013. The model also provides a 3-D age field of the glacier and independent ice-core chronologies for five ice-core sites. Model results are a valuable addition to the existing glaciological and ice-core datasets. This especially concerns the quantitative estimate of upstream conditions affecting the interpretation of the deep ice-core layers.
Change in incidence rates for psychosis in different ethnic groups in south London: findings from the Clinical Record Interactive Search-First Episode Psychosis (CRIS-FEP) study
Authors: Oduola Sherifat , Das-Munshi Jayati , Bourque Francois , Gayer-Anderson Charlotte , Tsang Jason , Murray Robin M. , Craig Tom K. J , Morgan Craig 
Published: November 2019

AbstractBackgroundA higher incidence of psychotic disorders has been consistently reported among black and other minority ethnic groups, particularly in northern Europe. It is unclear whether these rates have changed over time.MethodsWe identified all individuals with a first episode psychosis who presented to adult mental health services between 1 May 2010 and 30 April 2012 and who were resident in London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. We estimated age-and-gender standardised incidence rates overall and by ethnic group, then compared our findings to those reported in the Aetiology and Ethnicity of Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses (ÆSOP) study that we carried out in the same catchment area around 10 years earlier.ResultsFrom 9109 clinical records we identified 558 patients with first episode psychosis. Compared with ÆSOP, the overall incidence rates of psychotic disorder in southeast London have increased from 49.4 (95% confidence interval (CI) 43.6–55.3) to 63.1 (95% CI 57.3–69.0) per 100 000 person-years at risk. However, the overall incidence rate ratios (IRR) were reduced in some ethnic groups: for example, IRR (95% CI) for the black Caribbean group reduced from 6.7 (5.4–8.3) to 2.8 (2.1–3.6) and the ‘mixed’ group from 2.7 (1.8–4.2) to 1.4 (0.9–2.1). In the black African group, there was a negligible difference from 4.1 (3.2–5.3) to 3.5 (2.8–4.5).ConclusionsWe found that incidence rates of psychosis have increased over time, and the IRR varied by the ethnic group. Future studies are needed to investigate more changes over time and determinants of change.
Bureaucratic Slack in China: The Anti-corruption Campaign and the Decline of Patronage Networks in Developing Local Economies
Authors: Wang Peng , Yan Xia 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThis article presents a qualitative empirical study of the impact of corruption and anti-corruption on the efficiency of China's bureaucratic system in developing a local economy. Drawing on 40 in-depth interviews and 98 days of participant observation, it first investigates the significance of extravagant position-related consumption in building personalized bureaucratic ties (patronage networks) and mobilizing resources for local economic development. It then examines the causal link between President Xi's campaign against corruption and extravagance and the rise of bureaucratic slack in local governments. The anti-extravagance campaign reduces the level of corruption in local government but it discourages local officials, who are motivated primarily by the desire to avoid risk and ensure political survival, from using banquets and gift-giving to build patronage networks, attract investment and mobilize development resources. The article concludes that corruption may contribute positively to the efficiency of a fragmented Chinese bureaucracy in fostering development at the local level, while the anti-corruption campaign compels local cadres to develop a new coping strategy – bureaucratic slack – for implementing policies and developing local economies.
TheUnion Versionand theSigao Bible: An Analysis and Comparison of Two Chinese Bibles
Authors: DE GRUTTOLA RAISSA 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThe importance of theMandarin Union Versionfor the Protestant Churches in China can be compared to the relevance acquired by theSigao Shengjing 思高聖經for Chinese speaking Catholics soon after its publication. The 1919Union Versionwas the result of a collaboration among Protestants after a century of separation and many lone translations, while the 1968Sigao Biblewas the first version of the Bible in Chinese completed by Catholics.1This translation project was undertaken in 1935 by the Franciscan missionary Gabriele Allegra.The purpose of this paper is to analyze and compare these two noteworthy versions. A brief introduction will present the translation process of theUnion Versionand of the Sigao Bible. Subsequently, some handwritten documents of Gabriele Allegra will be analyzed, to outline his attitude towards the missionary activity and the translations of the Protestants. Thereafter, some passages from the Gospel of John in the two versions will be examined and compared to analyze the features of the two translations.
“What Has Jesus to Do with Socialism”? Protestant Intellectuals, Political Use of the Mandarin Union Version, and the Remaking of a Socialistic Jesus in Republican China
Authors: WANG ZHIXI 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThis article explores the ways Chinese Protestant intellectuals, when facing up to the challenge of socialism, interpreted and appropriated Chinese Gospel texts to refashion the image of Jesus. It argues that Protestant intellectuals’ political use of the Chinese Bible remade a socialistic Jesus with some religious qualifications. Both the reading of the Chinese Bible and the interaction of Chinese biblical texts with the socio-political milieus dramatically influenced the textual practice of Chinese Protestant communities in the Republican era.
Financial health and the valuation of corporate pension plans
Authors: Cai Jun , Luo Miao , Marcus Alan J. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractWe return to the long-standing question ‘Who owns the assets in a defined benefit pension plan?’ Unlike earlier studies, we condition the market's assessment of implicit property rights on the sponsoring firm's financial health. Valuations of financially strong firms, and those that are strengthening, are more responsive to pension plan funding. For these firms, each extra dollar of net plan assets is valued at between $0.50 and $1.00. In contrast, for weak and weakening firms, valuation effects are statistically indistinguishable from zero. This result is consistent with the higher likelihood that they will renege on their pension obligations.