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Photoperiodic, thermal and trophic responses of a predatory ladybird Cheilomenes propinqua
Authors: Reznik Sergey , Ovchinnikov Andrey , Ovchinnikova Antonina , Bezman‐Moseyko Olga , Belyakova Natalia 
Published: October 2020

AbstractLarge geographic range, wide habitat specificity and broad range of prey (including a number of pests of protected crops) suggest that a predatory ladybird Cheilomenes propinqua can be considered as potential agent for biological control in greenhouses. We investigated the influence of day length (10, 12 and 14 hr), temperature (20 and 24°C) and diet (the green peach aphid Myzus persicae and eggs of the grain moth Sitotroga cerealella) on the rate of maturation, fecundity and induction of reproductive diapause in C. propinqua females of a laboratory population originated from Alexandria, Egypt. The proportion of diapausing females (i.e. those with poorly developed ovaries and well‐developed fat body) varied from 5% to 70% being higher at short day, low temperature and feeding on the grain moth eggs. This diapause, however, was not very stable: more than 20% of females kept under diapause‐inducing conditions started to lay eggs during 110 days, although their pre‐oviposition period was about 5 times longer than that of females which matured at the same temperature but at the long day and on the natural diet. Although not very stable, reproductive diapause significantly increased survival of starving females. Such a short‐term reproductive diapause can be considered as an adaptation to mild and short‐term subtropical winter. The results of our study suggest that C. propinqua mass rearing will be more intensive at the combination of high temperature, natural food (aphids) and long day (14 hr), whereas individuals intended for long‐term storage should be reared under moderate temperature (20°C) and short‐day (10 hr) conditions and should be fed on factitious food (the grain moth eggs).
Clinical performance of a modified Resin‐Bonded fixed partial denture (Carolina bridge): A retrospective study
Authors: Abd Alraheam Islam , Nguyen Ngoc Caroline , Oliveira Gustavo , Donovan Terry 
Published: October 2020

AbstractObjectivesThis research aims to retrospectively evaluate the clinical performance of Carolina bridge (CB) placed at a dental school.Materials and methodsData were collected from the electronic patient record system. A follow‐up letter was sent to the subjects' mailing address explaining the research purpose along with a questionnaire to assess their satisfaction with the treatment. A phone interview was performed to assess patient satisfaction, function, and choice of permanent restoration. Finally, a clinical exam was conducted for patients that agreed to come for a follow‐up and still had their CBs.ResultsTwenty‐three patients with 26 resin‐bonded CBs met the inclusion criteria. All patients who did the phone interview reported to be very satisfied with the treatment. Most chose to keep the CB as definitive treatment and not to move forward with implant therapy. According to the number of rebonding needed to maintain the CB, the types of survival were analyzed as 42.3% complete survival (no rebonding needed), 26.9% functional survival (rebonded once), 23.1% survival with multiple rebondings, 7.6% failure.ConclusionThe performance of CBs revealed highly acceptable performance with high‐patient satisfaction.Clinical significanceCarolina ridge is an esthetic and conservative interim treatment option that can be utilized in favorable clinical situations.
Genetic evidence supports a range extension for the Brazilian cownose ray Rhinoptera brasiliensis in the western North Atlantic
Authors: Weber Helen K. , Jones Christian M. , Ajemian Matthew J. , McCallister Michael P. , Winner Brent L. , Poulakis Gregg R. , Bethea Dana M. , Hollensead Lisa D. , Zapf Daniel , Swenson John D. , Hendon Jill M. , Daly‐Engel Toby S. , Phillips Nicole M. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractWe report 24 new records of the Brazilian cownose ray Rhinoptera brasiliensis outside its accepted geographic range. Sequencing of a 442‐base pair portion of the mitochondrial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 gene for 282 Rhinoptera samples revealed eight records off the east coast of the USA and 16 from the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Both sexes of all life stages were documented in all seasons over multiple years in the Indian River and Lake Worth lagoons, Florida, indicating that their range extends further in the western North Atlantic than previously described.
Selection and microencapsulation of myrosinase enzyme from broccoli sprouts of different varieties and characteristics evaluation
Authors: Lv Xingang , Wang Qilei , Wang Xiao , Zheng Xiaohua , Fan Daidi , Espinoza‐Pinochet Cesar A. , Cespedes‐Acuña Carlos L. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractMyrosinase (MYR) can hydrolyze glucosinolates rich in crucifer to produce sulforaphane, which has significant anticancer effect. In this study, MYR activity in broccoli seeds and sprouts of different varieties were firstly compared. Then, after optimization for the microencapsulation condition of MYR, the characteristics of free and encapsulated MYR enzyme were evaluated and compared. Broccoli variety and germination time both significantly affected the specific MYR activity, total protein content and total MYR activity in sprouts. The optimum condition for encapsulating MYR was the sodium alginate addition of 5.29 ml, CaCl2 concentration of 0.75%, the hardening time of 29.98 min, and the crosslinking time of 47.20 min. Encapsulated MYR with the specific activity of 2.25 U/mg was obtained (54.6% of free MYR). Encapsulated MYR could retain its activity under wider pH range and higher temperature than free MYR. Encapsulated MYR also kept higher activity during storage at room temperature. Supplement of encapsulated MYR was favorable for SF production in broccoli sprouts during storage. This research would be beneficial for producing more sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts as raw materials of functional foods.Practical ApplicationsThe function of sulforaphane has been widely accepted. However, products currently on the market contain only its precursor of glucosinolate, which is extremely inefficient in converting to SF in vivo. Encapsulated myrosinase have better temperature and pH tolerance, which can ensure the conversion of Gls to SF before oral intake. It is a good choice to provide encapsulated myrosinase and glucosinolates together to consumer.
Efficacy and safety of a new hyaluronic acid filler for nasolabial folds: A 52‐week, multicenter, randomized, evaluator/subject‐blind, split‐face study
Authors: Cheon Hye In , Kim Jin Hee , Kim Beom Joon , Lee Yang Won 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBackgroundHyaluronic acid fillers are known to be effective for correction of nasolabial folds. Recently, a novel biphasic hyaluronic acid filler incorporating lidocaine, DIVAVIVA medium has been introduced.ObjectivesWe compared the efficacy and safety between DIVAVIVA medium and Restylane Perlane Lidocaine for moderate to severe nasolabial folds.MethodsThis was a multicenter, randomized, evaluator/subject‐blind, active‐controlled, split‐face study. A study 1 evaluated the efficacy and safety until 24 weeks. Extension study, study 2, included subjects who wanted to enroll and evaluated the efficacy and safety until 52 weeks. The Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS) score, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, and Visual Analogue Scale measuring pain were evaluated. All adverse events were monitored.ResultsThe mean change of WSRS at week 24 was −0.61 ± 0.54 in DIVAVIVA medium group and −0.59 ± 0.49 in Restylane Perlane Lidocaine group. The difference between two groups was 0.08, which was lower than noninferior limit. In study 2, the mean change of WSRS score at week 52 from baseline was −0.01 ± 0.62 in DIVAVIVA group, 0.06 ± 0.57 in Restylane Perlane Lidocaine group. The primary and secondary efficacy outcomes were also achieved in study 1 and 2. There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse events between the two groups.ConclusionDIVAVIVA medium has comparable efficacy and safety with Restylane Perlane Lidocaine for correction of moderate to severe nasolabial folds.
Effect of piroxicam administration on outcome of frozen–thawed embryo transfer: A randomized, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled trial
Authors: Zarei Afsoon , Homayoon Nahid , Hessami Kamran , Hashemi Atefe , Davoodi Sara , Razavi Behnaz , Ghasempour Leila , Alamdarloo Shaghayegh Moradi 
Published: October 2020

AbstractAimThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of piroxicam adjuvant therapy on the clinical and biochemical pregnancy rate in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and frozen–thawed embryo transfer (ET) cycles.MethodsIn a randomized, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled clinical trial, 178 patients eligible for IVF‐ET received either single dose of piroxicam 1–2 h before frozen–thawed ET or a placebo at the same time. Study participants were then followed and compared regarding the primary outcome of the study, which was biochemical (positive β‐human chorionic gonadotrophin test) and clinical pregnancy (detected fetal heart beat in ultrasound) rate.ResultsThe results of this study indicated that there is no significant association between the piroxicam administration before frozen–thawed ET and the clinical or biochemical pregnancy rate (P = 0.208 and P = 0.699, respectively).ConclusionThe findings of the current study suggest that piroxicam administration before ET has no beneficial effects on pregnancy rate among women undergoing IVF and frozen–thawed ET. However, further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow‐ups are recommended.
Using the Concepts of Hermeneutical Injustice and Ideology to Explain the Stability of Ancient Egypt During the Middle Kingdom
Authors: El Nabolsy Zeyad 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThis paper argues that the relative stability of ancient Egyptian society during the Middle Kingdom (c.2055 – 1650 BC) can in part be explained by referring to the phenomenon of hermeneutical injustice, i.e., the manner in which imbalances in socio‐economic power are causally correlated with imbalances in the conceptual scheme through which people attempt to interpret their social reality and assert their interests in light of their interpretations. The court literature of the Middle Kingdom is analyzed using the concepts of hermeneutical injustice and ideology. It is argued that while it is true that there was room for maneuver and for internal critique, the efficacy of internal critique was hindered by the structure of the intellectual discourse of Middle Kingdom Egypt. This intellectual discourse was suitable for the interpretation of social reality in a way that allowed the elites to assert their interests, but it was not suitable for the interpretation of social reality in a way that accorded with the interests of the exploited peasantry.
Clinical predictors of donor antibody titre and correlation with recipient antibody response in a COVID‐19 convalescent plasma clinical trial
Authors: Madariaga M. L. L. , Guthmiller J. J. , Schrantz S. , Jansen M. O. , Christensen C. , Kumar M. , Prochaska M. , Wool G. , Durkin‐Celauro A. , Oh W. H. , Trockman L. , Vigneswaran J. , Keskey R. , Shaw D. G. , Dugan H. , Zheng N.‐Y. , Cobb M. , Utset H. , Wang J. , Stovicek O. , Bethel C. , Matushek S. , Giurcanu M. , Beavis K. G. , di Sabato D. , Meltzer D. , Ferguson M. K. , Kress J. P. , Shanmugarajah K. , Matthews J. B. , Fung J. F. , Wilson P. C. , Alverdy J. C. , Donington J. S. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBackgroundConvalescent plasma therapy for COVID‐19 relies on transfer of anti‐viral antibody from donors to recipients via plasma transfusion. The relationship between clinical characteristics and antibody response to COVID‐19 is not well defined. We investigated predictors of convalescent antibody production and quantified recipient antibody response in a convalescent plasma therapy clinical trial.MethodsMultivariable analysis of clinical and serological parameters in 103 confirmed COVID‐19 convalescent plasma donors 28 days or more following symptom resolution was performed. Mixed‐effects regression models with piecewise linear trends were used to characterize serial antibody responses in 10 convalescent plasma recipients with severe COVID‐19.ResultsDonor antibody titres ranged from 0 to 1 : 3892 (anti‐receptor binding domain (RBD)) and 0 to 1 : 3289 (anti‐spike). Higher anti‐RBD and anti‐spike titres were associated with increased age, hospitalization for COVID‐19, fever and absence of myalgia (all P < 0.05). Fatigue was significantly associated with anti‐RBD (P = 0.03). In pairwise comparison amongst ABO blood types, AB donors had higher anti‐RBD and anti‐spike than O donors (P < 0.05). No toxicity was associated with plasma transfusion. Non‐ECMO recipient anti‐RBD antibody titre increased on average 31% per day during the first three days post‐transfusion (P = 0.01) and anti‐spike antibody titre by 40.3% (P = 0.02).ConclusionAdvanced age, fever, absence of myalgia, fatigue, blood type and hospitalization were associated with higher convalescent antibody titre to COVID‐19. Despite variability in donor titre, 80% of convalescent plasma recipients showed significant increase in antibody levels post‐transfusion. A more complete understanding of the dose‐response effect of plasma transfusion amongst COVID‐19‐infected patients is needed.
Maximizing Tendency Predicts Delayed Marriage Among Japanese Adults
Authors: Ishiguro Itaru 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThe present study examined whether maximizing tendency predicts Japanese adults' likelihood of getting married and their age at first marriage. Registered members of a survey company panel (n = 428) completed the Japanese version of the Relational Maximization Scale, which was used to assess maximizing tendency consisting of two factors. The first factor, “high standards,” was not related to either of the two variables under investigation. The second factor, “alternative search,” was positively related to age at first marriage but not to the likelihood of getting married. The results thus suggest that those who seek the best possible marriage partner tend to get married at a later age, but that they are as likely to get married as those who do not. The finding that maximizing tendency did not significantly predict the likelihood of marriage suggests that getting married remains a strong social norm in Japan.
Seasonal changes in occurrence and severity of lower urinary tract symptoms—Tampere Aging Male Urologic Study (TAMUS)
Authors: Pöyhönen Antti , Åkerla Jonne , Koskimäki Juha , Tammela Teuvo L. J. , Auvinen Anssi 
Published: October 2020

AbstractObjectivesTo determine if lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) involve seasonal variation and how this affects the severity of LUTS.MethodsA total of 3163 men aged 50 to 70 years were mailed a questionnaire on urinary symptoms. The overall response rate was 65.3% (2064 out of 3163 men). The men were asked whether their urinary symptoms showed variation in degree of difficulty according to time of year and if yes, when LUTS were the worst and the mildest. Ten different LUTS were evaluated with four response options for the severity of symptoms. Mean symptom scores and the proportions of symptomatic men were evaluated according to the presence of seasonal changes in different symptoms.ResultsOverall, 17.1% of men reported seasonal variation in severity of LUTS, older men more frequently than younger men. Worse LUTS during winter were reported by 81% of the men reporting seasonal variation, and 93% reported that LUTS were relieved in summer. More seasonal variation was reported by men with comorbidities (stroke, neurological disease) and those with medical treatment for LUTS or operative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Men with more severe LUTS were more likely to report seasonal changes.ConclusionsOne out of six men reported seasonal changes in LUTS, with winter worsening and summer relieving the symptoms. Men with seasonal variation in LUTS had more severe LUTS in all 10 symptom groups that were investigated.
Genitourinary Systems Entangled with Shifting Environments in a Salvadoran Subsistence Farming Community
Authors: Anastario Mike , Arias Rodas Miguel Geovanny , Escobar Arteaga Milton Alexander , Villanueva Christian , Chacón Serrano Fernando , Ferdowsian Hope 
Published: October 2020

AbstractDiseases of the genitourinary system are the leading cause of hospital deaths in El Salvador, and chronic kidney disease of unknown origin has been gaining attention as a public health problem among farmers in particular. Epidemiological studies point, in part, to environmental risk factors, which have shifted over time with the deployment of modern agricultural science and ongoing climate change. We examined how diseases of the genitourinary system were situated at several margins of an epidemic in one rural Salvadoran municipality where these environmental and epidemiological changes are occurring, albeit relatively slow. By using this approach to study diseases of the genitourinary system, we illustrate one way in which shifting human/environment entanglements can be experimentally “known” in the context of human diseases associated with them. Our approach offers a unique perspective in thinking with ethnographic data to compliment ongoing epidemiological investigations of kidney disease in El Salvador.
Effects of soil preservation for biodiversity monitoring using environmental DNA
Authors: Guerrieri Alessia , Bonin Aurélie , Münkemüller Tamara , Gielly Ludovic , Thuiller Wilfried , Francesco Ficetola Gentile 
Published: October 2020

AbstractEnvironmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding is becoming a key tool for biodiversity monitoring over large geographical or taxonomic scales and for elusive taxa such as soil organisms. Increasing sample sizes and interest in remote or extreme areas often require the preservation of soil samples and thus deviations from optimal standardized protocols. However, we still ignore the impact of different methods of soil sample preservation on the results of metabarcoding studies and there is no guideline for best practices so far. Here, we assessed the impact of four methods of soil sample preservation that can be conveniently used also in metabarcoding studies targeting remote or difficult to access areas. Tested methods include: preservation at room temperature for 6 hr, preservation at 4°C for 3 days, desiccation immediately after sampling and preservation for 21 days, and desiccation after 6 hr at room temperature and preservation for 21 days. For each preservation method, we benchmarked resulting estimates of taxon diversity and community composition of three different taxonomic groups (bacteria, fungi and eukaryotes) in three different habitats (forest, river bank and grassland) against results obtained under ideal conditions (i.e., extraction of eDNA immediately after sampling). Overall, the different preservation methods only marginally impaired results and only under certain conditions. When rare taxa were considered, we detected small but significant changes in molecular operational taxonomic units (MOTU) richness of bacteria, fungi and eukaryotes across treatments, but MOTU richness was similar across preservation methods if rare taxa were not considered. All the approaches were able to identify differences in community structure among habitats, and the communities retrieved using the different preservation conditions were extremely similar. We propose guidelines on the selection of the optimal soil sample preservation conditions for metabarcoding studies, depending on the practical constraints, costs and ultimate research goals.
Transitioning to a new era: Future directions for staff development during COVID‐19
Authors: Zuo Leila , Miller Juvé Amy 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThe COVID‐19 pandemic created an urgent need for staff development. However, COVID‐19 has created many challenges, including the inability to meet in‐person, travel restrictions to conferences, overwhelming clinical demands on already overextended faculty members and the increased need to focus on personal health and safety. Although current challenges were immediately met with solutions borne out of an emergency, questions remain on how to identify and sustain best practices and further evolve staff development beyond the immediate crisis. Reviewing the Medical Adaptations series revealed several lessons. Several authors used cognitive apprenticeship to provide scaffolding upon which learners can build skills, knowledge and attitudes. Additionally, moderators were recommended during live educational sessions in order to manage the chat box and engage the audience. Comprehensive IT support was key. A post‐session debrief helped deepen understanding and provided a space for peer support and community building. Building a repository for educational materials was recommended. Although we made significant gains in the ability to offer staff development, we must consider potential and unintended consequences and explore how we can use transformative learning theory to capitalize on what we have gained. Utilizing technology can potentially increase access to online learning; however, when not implemented carefully, it can magnify inequities. While providing IT support can serve to mitigate some inequities borne by socioeconomic and generational differences, additional strategies should be implemented to account for English as a second‐language learners; those with disabilities who do not have access to adaptive technology; and other marginalized groups who may already feel vulnerable to presenting arguments in oppositions of authority or the majority. Crafting online education experiences to allow for small group, peer‐to‐peer and social interactions is vital to continued professional and identity development. Now that the urgency has lessened, taking time to ensure what is being offered follows best practices in developing and disseminating quality online education is paramount for broad acceptance.