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Assessing the best performing pedotransfer functions for predicting the soil‐water characteristic curve according to soil texture classes and matric potentials
Authors: Abdelbaki Ahmed M. 
Published: March 2020

AbstractThe soil‐water characteristic curve (SWCC) is a key input to many hydrological and water‐quality models that simulate water movement and solute transport in the vadose zone. Over the past four decades a considerable number of pedotransfer functions (PTFs) have been developed to predict SWCC. The goal of this study was to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of 30 PTFs, 11 discrete functions and 19 continuous functions. The SWCC predicted by different PTFs was statistically compared to SWCC measured for 2046 United States soils. The performance of each function was evaluated for soils of different textural classes and at four matric potentials: −4, −10, −33 and − 1,500 kPa. The results showed that for point PTFs, the PTF developed by Adhikary et al. (2008), was the best function to predict SWCC in very fine soils, whereas the PTF developed by Fooladmand (2011), showed the best performance in fine, medium fine, medium and coarse soils. For continuous PTFs, the PTF developed by Saxton et al. (1986), showed the best performance in very fine soil; the PTF developed by Cosby et al. (1984), showed the best performance in fine soil; the PTF developed by Rawls and Brakensiek (1985) showed the best performance in medium fine soil; and the PTF of Zacharias and Wessolek (2007), showed the best performance in medium and coarse soils. With respect to matric potentials, the PTFs of Gupta and Larson (1979), Dashtaki et al. (2010), and Hua et al. (2011), were the best performing point PTFs to predict SWCC at −4, −10, −33 and − 1,500 KPa, respectively. The continuous PTFs developed by Mayr and Jarvis (1999), Rosetta SSC (Schaap et al. 2001), Cosby et al. (1984), and Al Majou et al. (2007), showed the best performance to predict SWCC at −4, −10, −33 and − 1,500 kPa, respectively. The results of this study may be useful to hydrologic modelling as it identifies the most accurate PTF for each soil textural class and across the matric potential ranges.Highlights
Performances of 30 pedotransfer functions of SWCCs were evaluated using soil database from the USA.
The pedotransfer functions were classified into 11 point functions and 19 continuous functions.
The pedotransfer functions were evaluated at five soil texture classes and four matric potentials
Best‐performing pedotransfer functions were identified for each texture class and matric potential.
The E3 ubiquitin ligase Smurf2 regulates PARP1 stability to alleviate oxidative stress‐induced injury in human umbilical vein endothelial cells
Authors: Qian Hao , Zhang Naijin , Wu Boquan , Wu Shaojun , You Shilong , Zhang Ying , Sun Yingxian 
Published: March 2020

AbstractOxidative stress injury is involved in many cardiovascular diseases, like hypertension and myocardial infarction. Ubiquitination is a ubiquitous protein post‐translational modification that controls a wide range of biological functions and plays a crucial role in maintaining the homeostasis of cells in physiology and disease. Many studies have shown that oxidative stress damage is inextricably linked to ubiquitination. We demonstrate that Smurf2, an E3 ubiquitinated ligase, is involved in HUVEC apoptosis induced by oxidative stress to alleviate H2O2‐induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and the apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). At the same time, we found that Smurf2 can bind the poly(ADP‐ribose) polymerase‐1(PARP1), and the interaction is enhanced under the stimulation of oxidative stress. We further study and prove that Smurf2 can promote PARP1 ubiquitination and degradation. Collectively, we demonstrate Smurf2 degradation of overactivated PARP1 by ubiquitin‐proteasome pathway to protect HUVEC and alleviate oxidative stress injury.
Practitioner Review: Effective management of functional difficulties associated with sensory symptoms in children and adolescents
Authors: Lane Alison E. 
Published: March 2020

BackgroundSensory symptoms are defined as atypical behavioral responses to daily sensory stimuli that impact on the performance of everyday routines. Sensory symptoms have been observed in young people with and without developmental concerns. There is uncertainty, however, regarding the best way to identify and manage sensory symptoms. The aim of this paper is to provide a review of current best evidence regarding measurement of and interventions for sensory symptoms.MethodsA narrative review methodology is adopted to address the aims of this paper. First, sensory symptoms are defined, and then, an overview of the evidence for the relationship between sensory symptoms and childhood function is provided. Second, commonly used sensory assessment tools are summarized and evaluated. Finally, an overview and critique of the evidence for sensory and nonsensory‐based interventions addressing sensory symptoms are given.ResultsThe terminology used to describe sensory symptoms varies by discipline, and several conceptual taxonomies including sensory subtypes have been proposed. There is ample evidence to support the association of sensory symptoms with childhood function including social engagement, repetitive behaviors, anxiety, and participation in self‐care routines. Measurement of sensory symptoms is dominated by proxy‐report instruments, and few single instruments assess the entire domain of sensory symptomatology. The evidence for interventions for sensory symptoms is emerging but still limited by low quantity and methodological concerns.ConclusionsEffective management of sensory symptoms may mitigate the burden of neurodevelopmental disability and mental illness in young people. Identification of sensory symptoms should be conducted by a skilled practitioner utilizing multiple measurement methods. Intervention protocols for sensory symptoms should be informed by current best evidence which is strongest for Ayres Sensory Integration®, Qigong massage, the Alert Program®, and Social Stories. To make significant progress in this field, however, new intervention studies must address the question of ‘what intervention works for whom?’.
Wound healing in an elasmobranch fish is not impaired by high‐CO2 exposure
Authors: Bouyoucos Ian A. , Shipley Oliver N. , Jones Emily , Brooks Edward J. , Mandelman John W. 
Published: March 2020

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to test the effects of high CO2 exposure on wound healing rates in an elasmobranch fish (Urobatis jamaicensis). Small dermal injuries (8 mm biopsy) closed by 22 days post wounding with a decrease in haematocrit. High CO2 exposure (ΔpH = 1.4) did not influence healing rate or haematocrit. Combined, these data provide evidence that minimally invasive scientific procedures have short‐term impacts on elasmobranch fishes even during exposure to a chronic stressor. Therefore, wound healing rates may not be strongly impacted by ocean acidification (ΔpH = 0.4).
The onset of piscivory in a freshwater fish species: analysis of behavioural and physiological traits
Authors: Colchen Tatiana , Dias Andréa , Gisbert Enric , Teletchea Fabrice , Fontaine Pascal , Pasquet Alain 
Published: March 2020

AbstractThe onset of piscivory in fish, resulting in a shift from zooplankton or invertebrate to fish prey, was studied on pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) larvae displaying and not displaying piscivorous behaviour at different ages (23, 30, 37, 44 and 52 days post‐hatching) using behavioural (attack, capture and swimming activity), morphological (allometry) and digestive enzymatic (trypsin, α‐amylase and pepsin) analyses. The shift from zooplanktonic food items (Artemia nauplii) to a piscivorous diet did not occur at the same time for all individuals within the same cohort. Predation tests, conducted under controlled conditions (20°C; ad libitum feeding), showed that some larvae attacked fish prey as early as the age of 3 weeks [11.0 ± 1.3 mm total length (TL)], whereas others did not start until the age of 6 weeks (16.6 ± 1.9 mm TL). Piscivorous individuals were bigger, with larger heads, longer tails, higher acid protease and lower alkaline protease activities, than non‐piscivorous conspecifics. In conclusion, high interindividual variability in morphological and digestive system developments linked to the development of predatory abilities could induce cannibalism in fish.
Digital redlining and the fintech marketplace: Evidence from US zip codes
Authors: Friedline Terri , Chen Zibei 
Published: March 2020

AbstractThe rise of digital technologies enables new manifestations of racialization in financial services with marketplace implications. Akin to redlining in the lending market, racialization in the spatial availability of digital technologies—including financial technologies or “fintech”—may raise the costs of banking in black and brown communities. This paper investigates associations between communities' racial makeup and rates of fintech by leveraging 2015 Esri Business Analyst Market Potential data from the universe of high‐poverty zip codes. Poor black and brown communities experience a form of digital redlining by having the lowest fintech rates. Every percentage increase in a community's black population was associated with an 18% decrease in their rate of high‐speed internet access, 1% decrease in smartphone ownership, 12% decrease in online banking, and 3% decrease in mobile banking. Relationships were opposite for communities with increasing white populations where whiteness attracts higher rates of fintech, even amidst high poverty.
Staying in “the works of living”: How older adults employ marketplace resources to age successfully
Authors: LaBarge Monica C. , Pyle Martin 
Published: March 2020

AbstractDespite being a large and rapidly growing consumer population, limited marketing research examines how older adult consumers pursue marketplace well‐being in the face of the challenges posed by aging. Using depth interviews and drawing on literatures from both marketing and gerontology, we develop a model that bridges disparate perspectives of older adults in the marketing literature, exploring how older consumers navigate the tensions between successful aging and vulnerability as they seek to maximize their quality of life in the marketplace. From this analysis, we present a more nuanced portrait of how older adults pursue well‐being across consumption domains to fulfill their aspirations and maintain their independence, as well as identify ways that marketers and public policymakers can assist in those pursuits.
Abuse as a reaction of perfectionistic leaders: A moderated mediation model of leader perfectionism, perceived control, and subordinate feedback seeking on abusive supervision
Authors: Guo Li , Chiang Jack Ting‐Ju , Mao Jih‐Yu , Chien Chung‐Jen 
Published: March 2020

In this paper, we explore why and when perfectionistic leaders are likely to abuse subordinates. The results of a multi‐wave, multi‐source survey study of 253 pairings of leader–subordinate dyads indicate that perfectionistic leaders are likely to perceive less control than non‐perfectionistic leaders and are thus likely to show more abusive behaviour towards subordinates. In addition, subordinate feedback‐seeking behaviour moderates this mediated relationship. Specifically, the less subordinates seek feedback from perfectionistic leaders, the less control the leaders perceive themselves to have and the more abusive behaviour the leaders will exhibit towards the subordinates. Implications for theory, practice, and future research are also discussed.Practitioner points

Perfectionistic leaders can engage in abusive behaviours that impede functioning.

Perfectionistic leaders tend to perceive less control and thus abuse subordinates, especially when perceiving less subordinate feedback‐seeking behaviour.
Digital Versus Conventional Full‐Arch Implant Impressions: A Prospective Study on 16 Edentulous Maxillae
Authors: Chochlidakis Konstantinos , Papaspyridakos Panos , Tsigarida Alexandra , Romeo Davide , Chen Yo‐wei , Natto Zuhair , Ercoli Carlo 
Published: March 2020

AbstractPurposeA prospective clinical study to compare for the first time the accuracy of digital and conventional maxillary implant impressions for completely edentulous patients.Materials and MethodsSixteen patients received maxillary implant supported fixed complete dentures. After the verification of the conventional final casts, the casts were scanned with a desktop (extraoral) scanner. Intraoral full‐arch digital scans were also obtained with scan bodies and STL files. Extraoral and intraoral scans were superimposed and analyzed with reverse engineering software. The primary outcome measure was the assessment of accuracy between scans of the verified conventional casts and digital full‐arch impressions. The secondary outcome was the effect of the implant number on the 3D accuracy of impressions with Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.ResultsThe 3D deviations between virtual casts from intraoral full‐arch digital scans and digitized final stone casts generated from conventional implant impressions were found to be 162 ± 77 μm. In the 4‐implant group, 5‐implant group, and 6‐implant group the 3D deviations were found to be 139 ± 56 μm, 146 ± 90 μm, and 185 ± 81 μm, respectively. There was a positive correlation between increased implant number and 3D‐deviations, but there was no statistically significant difference (p = 0.191).ConclusionsThe 3D accuracy of full‐arch digital implant scans lies within previously reported clinically acceptable threshold. Full‐arch digital scans and a complete digital workflow in the fabrication of maxillary fixed complete dentures may be clinically feasible.
Sex differences in the association between obesity and gingivitis among 12‐year‐old South Brazilian schoolchildren
Authors: Lock Nicássia Cioquetta , Susin Cristiano , Damé‐Teixeira Nailê , Maltz Marisa , Alves Luana Severo 
Published: March 2020

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the association between weight status and gingivitis in a representative sample of 12‐year‐old schoolchildren from South Brazil.BackgroundAn association between obesity and gingivitis in children and adolescents has been observed; however, the present evidence has major limitations.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted in Porto Alegre, South Brazil, from September 2009 to December 2010 and included a representative sample of 1528 12‐year‐old schoolchildren attending public and private schools. Data collection included the application of a questionnaire, recording of anthropometric measures (weight and height), and clinical examination (gingival bleeding index, recorded in four sites per tooth). The outcome of the study was the prevalence of gingivitis, defined as the proportion of schoolchildren presenting ≥52% of bleeding sites (based on the median). Weight status was categorized according to body mass index into normal, overweight, or obese. The association between predictor variables and gingivitis prevalence was assessed using Poisson regression models. Unadjusted and adjusted prevalence ratios (PR) and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were estimated.ResultsGingivitis prevalence was 48.7% (95% IC = 33.8‐63.6) and, on average, schoolchildren presented 51.8% (95% IC = 46.2‐57.5) of bleeding sites. Obese individuals had 13% higher prevalence for presenting gingivitis than did normal‐weight ones (PR = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.09‐1.18, P < .001). The stratified analysis showed that this association was sex‐specific: Obese girls presented a greater chance of having gingivitis (adjusted PR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.09‐1.34, P < .001), but such association was not observed among boys (PR = 1.07, 95% CI = 0.95‐1.20, P = .29).ConclusionThis study showed sex differences in the association between obesity and gingivitis among 12‐year‐old South Brazilian schoolchildren.
Assessment of saliva and gingival crevicular fluid soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), galectin‐1, and TNF‐α levels in periodontal health and disease
Authors: Taşdemir İsmail , Erbak Yılmaz Huriye , Narin Figen , Sağlam Mehmet 
Published: March 2020

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the study is to evaluate saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) levels of suPAR and galectin‐1 in different periodontal health status and relationship between these molecules and TNF‐α to understand the roles of these molecules in periodontal inflammation process.BackgroundSoluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) has been described as a biological marker of inflammation and immunological activation. Galectin‐1, a member of the galectin family, is an anti‐inflammatory cytokine. However, to date, levels of these two molecules in periodontal health and disease have not been well documented.MethodsA total of 60 individuals, 20 with chronic periodontitis (group P), 20 with gingivitis (group G), and 20 with healthy periodontium (group H) were recruited for this study. Full‐mouth clinical periodontal measurements were recorded in periodontal charts. GCF and whole saliva samples were collected to determine the levels of suPAR, galectin‐1, and TNF‐α in study groups using enzymelinked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.ResultsThe GCF total amount of suPAR, galectin‐1, and TNF‐α in GCF was similar in group P and G (P > .05). The GCF total amounts of these molecules in GCF were higher in the group G and P compared to the group H (P < .05), whereas the GCF concentrations of suPAR and galectin‐1 were lower in the group G and P compared to the group H (P < .05).The saliva concentration of suPAR was significantly higher in group P compared to the group G and H (P < .05). It was also higher in the group G compared to the group H but there is no significant difference between the groups (P > .05). Salivary galectin‐1 levels were similar in the study groups (P > .05).ConclusionIncreased levels of GCF suPAR, galectin‐1, and saliva suPAR in periodontal disease suggest that these molecules may play a role in the periodontal inflammation. suPAR and galectin‐1 may be considered as potential biomarkers in periodontal disease.
Interventions to increase the consumption of water among children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Franse Carmen B. , Boelens Mirte , Fries Lisa R. , Constant Florence , van Grieken Amy , Raat Hein 
Published: March 2020

SummaryThe aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta‐analysis on the effectiveness of interventions to increase children's water consumption. A systematic literature search was conducted in seven electronic databases. Studies published in English before 18 February 2019 that evaluated any type of intervention that measured change in water consumption among children aged 2 to 12 years by applying any type of design were included. Of the 47 interventions included in the systematic review, 24 reported a statistically significant increase in water consumption. Twenty‐four interventions (17 randomized controlled trials and seven studies with other controlled designs) were included in the meta‐analysis. On average, children in intervention groups consumed 29 mL/d (confidence interval [CI] = 13–46 mL/d) more water than did children in control groups. This effect was larger in eight interventions focused specifically on diet (MD = 73 mL/d, CI = 20–126 mL/d) than in 16 interventions focused also on other lifestyle factors (MD = 15 mL/d, CI = 1–29 mL/d). Significant subgroup differences were also found by study setting and socioecological level targeted but not by children's age group, intervention strategy, or study design. In conclusion, there is evidence that, on average, lifestyle interventions can lead to small increases in children's daily water consumption. More research is needed to further understand the specific intervention elements that have the greatest effect.
Crowe Type IV Hip Dysplasia Treated by THA Comebined with Osteotomy to Balance Functional Leg Length Discrepancy: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Shi Xiao‐tong , Cheng Cheng‐ming , Feng Chun‐yang , Li Chao‐feng , Li Shu‐xuan , Liu Jian‐guo 
Published: March 2020

ObjectiveTo measure the factors that affect functional leg length of Crowe type IV Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) patients and to review our own methods to balance leg length discrepancy (LLD) in Crowe type IV DDH patients.MethodsThis was a prospective observational study which started in June 2017 and ended in August 2019. Inclusion criteria included: (i) Crowe type I or Crowe type IV hip dysplasia patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the Department of Orthopaedics at our institution between July 2017 and June 2018; (ii) the patients were treated with our specific leg length balance strategy; and (iii) the related outcomes of patients were completely recorded. Finally, 18 consecutive Crowe type I patients (20 hips) and 14 consecutive Crowe type IV patients (18 hips) were selected and divided into two groups according to Crowe types. All patients received THA, and patients with a longer affected side and inferior anatomical acetabular positions in Crowe type IV group also received subtrochanteric osteotomy. During operation and after hip reduction, leg lengths were compared while two legs were in an extended position and the operative leg was on top of the non‐operative one. Additional leg length adjustment was applied when leg length was considered to be unequal. Prior to surgery, subluxation height of the femoral head on the affected side, functional LLD, bony length of lower limbs, and distance from teardrops to the lowest point line of the sacroiliac joint were recorded. After surgery, cup sizes, functional LLD, and height of hip rotational centers were measured. Clinical evaluations, such as Harris Hip Score (HHS) and SF‐12 scale, were also obtained before and after surgery for all patients.ResultsAt the last follow‐up, functional LLD and clinical measurements of both Crowe type IV group and Crowe type I group were significantly improved. Compared with Crowe type I patients, Crowe type IV patients had a significantly lower MCS, a significantly longer leg lengthening length and a significantly lower hip center height after surgery. Significant differences of tibia length, leg length, and teardrop position were found between affected side and healthy side of Crowe type IV patients. Only three of 14 Crowe type IV patients remained under 1 cm functional LLD. Five patients in the Crowe type IV group developed lower limb numbness immediately following surgery, and they all recovered within 6 months. The average follow‐up period for either group was 14 months, and all patients were followed‐up at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months then yearly after surgery until the final follow‐up.ConclusionAfter detailed leg length balance process, THA combined with transverse sub‐trochanter osteotomy could be an effective method to achieve equal function leg length with most Crowe type IV patients.