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The ‘new normal’ includes online prenatal exercise: Exploring pregnant women’s experiences during the pandemic and the role of virtual group fitness on maternal mental health
Authors: Silva-Jose Cristina , Nagpal Taniya S , Coterón Javier , Barakat Ruben , Mottola Michelle F 
Published: February 2021

Abstract
Background: Prenatal anxiety and depressive symptoms have significantly increased since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Furthermore, home confinement regulations have caused a drastic increase in time spent sedentary. Online group fitness classes may be an effective strategy that can increase maternal physical activity and improve mental health outcomes by providing an opportunity for social connectedness. The present study explores the experiences of pregnant women who participated in an online group exercise program during the pandemic and identifies relationships with maternal mental health and well-being. In addition, we present person-informed recommendations on how to improve the delivery of future online prenatal exercise programs.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with pregnant women (8-39 weeks of pregnancy) who participated in an online group exercise program, from March to October 2020 in Spain. A phenomenological approach was taken, and open-ended questions were asked to understand women’s experiences throughout the pandemic and the role the online exercise classes may have had on their physical activity levels, mental health, and other health behaviours such as diet. A thematic analysis was performed to evaluate data. In addition, women completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and these data supplemented qualitative findings. Results: Twenty-four women were interviewed, and the average STAI score was 32.23 ± 9.31, ranging from low to moderate anxiety. Thematic analysis revealed that women felt safe exercising from home, an increased availability of time to schedule a structured exercise class, and consequently an improvement in their adherence to the program and other behaviours (i.e., healthier diet). Women emphasized feeling connected to other pregnant women when they exercised online together, and overall, this had a positive effect on their mental well-being. Women suggested that future online exercise programs should include flexible options, detailed instructions and facilitation by a qualified exercise professional.Conclusion: Pregnant women are receptive to online group exercise classes and expressed that these are an accessible option to accommodating physical activity during the pandemic. In addition, the online group environment provides an important sense of connectivity among pregnant women exercising together and this may mitigate the detrimental effect of COVID-19 on maternal mental health.
Factors predisposing women and children to indoor air pollution in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
Authors: Dida Gabriel O , Lutta Patrick O. , Abuom Paul O. , Mestrovic Tomislav , Anyona Douglas N. 
Published: February 2021

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Background: Indoor air pollution (IAP) is an increasing public health hazard in developing countries. Although fuelwood and kerosene are still heavily relied on as energy sources among households in the Sub-Saharan Africa, little information is available concerning the predisposing factors. The aim of this study was to establish the factors predisposing women and children to IAP and their health outcomes among residents of Trans Nzoia County, Kenya.Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, a structured questionnaire was used to collect information on effects of IAP from 252 women respondents drawn from 14 villages. Households were the sampling units and the woman of the household with/or in custody of a child aged less than 5 years old selected as respondents. Results: Mean age of respondents was 36.49 years, (95% CI [35.5, 37.5]), with most (81.3%) being able to read. Most (64.5%) houses were semi permanent, and in good condition. Up to 58.6% of households had average kitchen size of approximately 5.6 m2, with most (84.5%) kitchens being located in separate building from main house. Majority the women (92.0%) and children (95.4%) had coughs of varying intensities during the year, while 31.5% of the women reported wheezing, and 98% experienced headaches. Wood and kerosene were the most preferred fuel types for cooking (96.8%) and lighting (97.4%), respectively. Smoke from the wood was identified as the dominant (96.8%) source of IAP. Education level, occupation, and family income were significantly associated with presence of eave spaces (p ≤ 0.05). In addition, the indoor concentration was negatively associated with ventilation, education and semi-permanent buildings.Conclusions: Supporting the impoverished households and increasing their level of awareness on health-effects of IAP occasioned by use of biomass fuel while cooking indoors may be the first step in implementing a programme aimed at reducing exposure among rural households in Trans Nzoia County.
Genome-Wide Identification of MYB Gene Family Reveals Their Potential Functions in Cadmium Stress Response and the Regulation of Cannabinoid Biosynthesis in Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Authors: Yin Min , Pan Gen , Tao Jie , Zhao Lining , Li Zheng , Jiang Hui , Tang Huijuan , Chang Li , Li Jianjun , Chen Anguo , Deng Yong , Zhang Cuiping , Li Defang , Huang Siqi 
Published: February 2021

Abstract
Backgroud: Heavy metal pollutant, Cadmium (Cd), is an inorganic pollutant in China. Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an important fiber crop to remediate heavy metal-contaminated soils. The MYB family is one of the largest and most important gene families that influences plant growth and produce secondary metabolites. Results: 115 CsMYB genes were identified in the hemp genome. The 1R-MYB subfamily had 17 genes, the 2R-MYB subfamily 88 genes, and the 3R-MYB subfamily 8 genes. The synteny analysis of the CsMYB genes indicated that there were 3 pairs of tandem repeats, 21 pairs of segmental duplication, 6 CsMYB genes present before species differentiation, and 60 genes belonging to the hemp-specific CsMYB genes. 7 CsMYB genes were identified to influence the response to Cd stress by combining the transcriptome data of two hemp species under Cd stress. Based on the changes in the Cannabinoid content of hemp under Cd stress, the expression of different CsMYB genes in hemp with high and low cannabidiol (CBD) contents, and tissue-specific expression, it was inferred that CsMYB024 may be affected by Cd stress and mediate the CBD synthesis pathway.Conclusions: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the hemp MYB family. These results should be helpful in understanding of their potential functions in Cd-Stress Response and the Regulation of Cannabinoid Biosynthesis in Hemp. In addition, lays the foundation for the further study of biological functions of CsMYBs in hemp.
WITHDRAWN: Enzyme activity and phytoremediation using Plantago major to protect tomato plants from the contamination of cypermethrin pesticide
Authors: Aioub Ahmed , Zuo Yayun , Aioub Ali A.A. , Hu Zhaonong 
Published: February 2021

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Phytoremediation is an environmentally friendly therapy to minimize soil pollution. Cypermethrin (CYP) is one of the most frequently used pyrethroid insecticides against a variety of pests. We aimed at evaluating the potential of using economic plant like tomato as a control alone and together with Plantago major (PM) for the uptake CYP residue from contaminated soil. Also, investigating the antioxidant enzymes such as (SOD, POD and CAT) in roots of PM and tomato. For the first time, we documented the role of PM as a phytoremediator to protect tomato plants from the contamination of CYP pesticide. In a pot experiment, we have cultivated PM and tomato in a soil polluted with CYP (10 µg g− 1). Data showed that PM and tomato accumulated a significant amounts of CYP in their tissues. However, PM is better than tomato in uptake CYP from soil. The longest half-life value (t1/2) of CYP was in PM + tomato together treatment (12.7 days), and the shortest was in the soil with tomato alone (6.81 days). Moreover, the activity of SOD, POD and CAT in treated tomato and PM roots significantly (p > 0.05) exceeded control plants after 8 days from exposure. In this study, a good strategy was recommended to uptake CYP residue from soil by PM and protect tomato plants from CYP residue and also safe the human and non-target organisms.
Shape memory polymer ovarian vein embolisation in a patient with nickel allergy
Authors: Castellano Davide , Boghi Andrea , Maggio Luca Di , Rapellino Alessandro , Savio Daniele 
Published: February 2021

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Background: ovarian vein embolization in pelvic varicocele is usually obtained using nitinol coils. These devices can not be used in patients with proven nickel allergy.Case presentation: shape memory polymer is a new embolic material available to interventionalists. A patient presented with pelvic congestion syndrome requiring embolisation of the left ovarian vein. The target vessel consisted of two twisted branches, each 5-6 mm in diameter. The patient also had a known allergy to nickel. Considering the anatomy and allergy status, embolisation with polyurethane shape memory polymer vascular plugs was considered a good case strategy. The embolisation procedure was technically successful with the deployment of two shape memory polymer plugs into each of the two left ovarian vein branches. Follow-up magnetic resonance imaging at 4 months showed sustained occlusion of the treated vessels and the patient showed no signs of allergy to the implanted material.Conclusions: in conclusion, our case presented an opportunity to utilise a new embolic material and achieve a good outcome in a patient with an allergy that may have resulted in complications when using metallic implants.
Authentication of IoT Device and IoT Server Using Security Key
Authors: Alnahari Wael , Quasim Mohammad Tabrez 
Published: February 2021

Abstract
IoT is an emerging topic in the field of IT that has attracted the interest of researchers from different parts of the world. Authentication of IoT includes the establishment of a model for controlling access to IoT devices through the internet and other unsecured network platforms. Strong authentication of IoT is necessary for ensuring that machines and devices could be trusted when it comes to data sharing. The whole idea of authentication further prevents cybercriminals from using loopholes in IoT devices to access data that they are not allowed to access. Various authentication techniques could be used to secure IoT servers and devices. Establishing mutual authentication between IoT servers and IoT devices has attracted a lot of research interests because it helps enhance the effectiveness and overall security of data sharing. Therefore, this research provides the basis for analyzing the whole idea of using security keys to encrypt both IoT servers and IoT devices.
Establishing Consensus on a Screening Tool for the Neglected Sexual SIde Effects after Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Modified E-Delphi Study.
Authors: Roscher Pierre , Naidoo Kimesh , Milios Joanne , Wyk Jacqueline van 
Published: February 2021

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BackgroundNeglected sexual side effects are a group of less common sexual side effects after Prostate that may present after Prostate Cancer treatment. There is currently no valid and reliable tool to identify these side effects. A modified Delphi study is an effective way of developing and validating such a screening tool.MethodsA modified Delphi study was used to obtain consensus from a multi-disciplinary group of experts over three rounds. Ten statements were presented containing 8 close ended statements on individual NSSEs, and 2 open ended statements on Psychosocial impact related to NSSE. Consensus was defined as a 75% strongly agree achievement on each statement, or the final statement evolution at the end of 3 rounds. Statement support in each round was determined by mean, standard deviation and range, after a numerical value was allocated to each statement during specific rounds. All three rounds were structured and suggestions and additions were incorporated in the statement evolution of the three rounds.ResultsThirty five participants were invited, and 27 completed Round 1(RD 1), 23 participants completed RD2, and 20 participants completed RD3. All 3 rounds were completed in 12 weeks. Statement 1(sexual arousal incontinence), statement 2(climacturia) and statement 3 (orgasm intensity) reached consensus after RD2, and statement 9 (sexual dysfunction impact) and statement 10 (experiences) were removed after RD3. Statement 4 (orgasmic pain), statement 5 (anejaculation), statement 6(sensory disturbances), statement 7 (penile length shortening) and statement 8 (penile curvature) were finalised after the conclusion of RD3. Statement 1-3 were the most stable statements with the most support and least amount of disagreement. Statements 4-8 were less stable, but support for them improved over the 3 rounds. Statement 9-10 both had good stability, but the support indicated that they needed to be removed from the set of statements. Statement 5 had the poorest range due to an outlier opinion.ConclusionsConsensus was reached on the statements making up the NSSE screening tool. Health care practitioners will be able to use this tool to identify NSSE after prostate cancer treatment. Further reliability testing on this tool is needed.
Environmental Conditions, and Phenolic Compounds Potential in the Leaves of Vitis Tiliifolia
Authors: Mata.Alejandro Humberto , Galindo-Tovar María Elena , Leyva-Ovalle Otto , Famiani Franco , Cruz-Castillo Juan G 
Published: February 2021

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The wild vine Vitis tiliifolia is found in Mexico, Central América, and the Caribbean region. In the Veracruz State, in Mexico, grows in several municipalities and is used for nutritional and therapeutic purposes. The geographical distribution and environment where this Vitis grow has not been recorded. The leaves of V. tiliifolia are rich in phenolic compounds but potential areas with vines of high phenolic compounds are unknown. An agroecological zoning model to identify potential areas for the cultivation and development of this species was performed. Potential areas having wild vines of high phenolic compounds in the leaves were also determined. The model included 95 vine georeferences, obtained from four municipalities of central Veracruz. These were analyzed with maximum entropy modeling, mapped with ArcMap software, and correlated with the phenolic compounds found in leaves collected in the georeferenced areas. A zoning map was produced, with a potential area of ​​2763.72 km2, which included the states of San Luis Potosi, Hidalgo, Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. Agroclimatic variables of seasonality of temperature, precipitation, and organic matter in the soil were the most important for the development of this species. In the state of Veracruz, vines with the potential of high phenolic content were found in 29 municipalities with characteristics suitable for its cultivation. The highest phenolic content potential was found at altitudes between 1000 and 2000 meters in the municipalities of Huatusco and Cosautlán in the State of Veracruz.
Deconstructing Molecular Phylogenetic Relationship Among Cultivated and Wild Brassica Species
Authors: Sudan Jebi , Singh Ravinder , Mahajan Reetika , Salgotra Romesh K. 
Published: February 2021

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Brassica represents an agriculturally important and diverse group of oilseed crops with a long evolutionary history. Various molecular markers played an important role in understanding origin and evolution of Brassica species. In present research both Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) developed form Brassica juncea were used to find out the phylogenetic relationship between various cultivated and wild Brassica species. A total of 88 SSR and 58 SNP markers were found to be functional across 38 genotypes belonging to ten different taxon groups. The polymorphic markers were able to group the genotypes into three different clusters and showed relatedness among different genomes based on genetic distance. The transferability of these markers serves the purpose of their quick use in cultivar identification, diversity and phylogenetic analysis in those orphan crops species where no or less genomic information is available.
Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation and Positive Airway Pressure devices for Central Sleep Apnea in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Network Meta-analysis
Authors: IFTIKHAR IMRAN HASAN , Khayat Rami N 
Published: February 2021

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Purpose: Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) is contraindicated for central sleep apnea (CSA) treatment in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) limiting treatment options. Though, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bi-level PAP with back-up rate (BPAP-BUR) and transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation (TPNS) are alternatives, not much is known about their comparative efficacies, which formed the basis of this network meta-analysis, in which their effects on apnea hypopnea index (AHI) and subjective daytime sleepiness (based on Epworth sleepiness score (ESS)), were analyzed.Methods: PubMed was searched for potentially includable randomized controlled trials and network meta-analysis was conducted in R program using package netmeta.Results: Network meta-analysis showed no statistically significant differences between interventions in AHI reduction. In exploring heterogeneity, sensitivity analysis elicited statistically significant differences in AHI reduction between ASV and TPNS (-18.30 [-27.8; -8.79]), with BPAP-BUR (-21.90 [-30.79; -13.01]) and CPAP (-23.10 [-29.22; -16.98]), favoring ASV. Of all the interventions, only TPNS showed a statistically significant decrease in ESS (-3.70 (-5.58; -1.82)) when compared to guideline directed medical therapy (used as a common comparator across trials), while also showing significant differences when compared with ASV (-3.20 (-5.86; -0.54)), BPAP-BUR (-4.00 (-7.33; -0.68)), and CPAP (-4.45 (-7.75; -1.14)). Hasse diagram, accounting for both AHI and ESS as outcomes for relative hierarchy showed relative superiority of both ASV and TPNS over BPAP-BUR and CPAP.Conclusions: Results indicate relative superiority of TPNS and ASV to BPAP-BUR and CPAP in their effects on AHI and ESS reduction in patients with CSA and HFrEF.
Molecular characterization of a novel polymycovirus from the phytopathogenic fungus Setosphaeria turcica
Authors: Gao Zhongnan , Zhang Manyu , Yu Tingting , Wang Xiaoyan , Wang Xin , An Hongliu , Zhang Songbai , Liu Minghong , Fang Shouguo 
Published: February 2021

Abstract
A putative polymycovirus tentatively named Setosphaeria turcica polymycovirus 1 (StPmV1) was discovered from the phytopathogenic fungus Setosphaeria turcica. StPmV1 has a genome comprising 5 double stranded RNAs (dsRNAs). DsRNA1-3 each encodes a protein sharing significant but lower than 64% sequence identity with corresponding proteins from other polymycoviruses. DsRNA4-5 each encodes a protein with a sequence not conserved among polymycoviral proteins. However, the protein encoded by dsRNA4 is rich in proline (P), alanine (A), and serine (S) residues, which is a feature shared by the so-called PAS-rich proteins encoded by all polymycoviruses. Phylogeny reconstruction using the RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRp) of accepted or putative polymycoviruses revealed that StPmV1 is most closely related to Plasmopara viticola lesion associated Polymycovirusmyco 1 (PvaPolymyco1), a putative polymycovirus recovered from the phytopathogenic oomycetes Plasmopara viticola. These data suggest that StPmV1 may represent a novel species of the genus Polymycovirus under the family Polymycoviridae. To our knowledge, this is the first polymycovirus reported from S. turcica.
Encapsulation and Characterization of Meropenem in Niosome Nanoparticles and Inhibitory Effects of Antibiofilm and Antibacterial on Methicillin and Vancomycin Resistant Strains of Staphylococcus Aureus
Authors: Shirin Neda Jegargoshe , Gharaghie Tohid Piri , Beiranvand Sheida , Riahi Anali , Fattahi Nasim 
Published: February 2021

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Background: We aim to assess the antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties of niosome-encapsulated meropenem. Methods: After isolating S. aureus isolates and determining their microbial sensitivity, their ability to form biofilms was examined using plate microtiter assay. Various formulations of niosome-encapsulated meropenem were prepared using the thin-film hydration method, Minimum Biofilm Inhibitory Concentration (MBIC) and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) were determined, and biofilm genes expression was examined. Drug formulations’ toxicity effect on HDF cells were determined using MTT assay.Results: Out of the 162 separated Staphylococcus aureus, 106 were resistant to methicillin. 87 MRSA isolates were vancomycin-resistant, all of which could form biofilms. The F1 formulation of neoplastic meropenem with a size of 51.3 ± 5.84 and an encapsulation index of 84.86 ± 3.14 was detected, which prevented biofilm growth with a BDI index of 69% and reduced icaD, FnbA, Ebps biofilms’ expression with p ≤0.05 in addition to reducing MBIC and MIC by 4-6 times. Interestingly, F1 formulation of neoplastic meropenem indicated cell viability over 90% at all tested concentrations. Conclusions: Results of the present study indicate that niosome-encapsulated meropenem reduces the resistance of Staphylococcus aureus MRSA to antibiotics in addition to increasing its anti-biofilm and antibiotic activity, and could prove useful as a new strategy for drug delivery.
Cancellation on the Day of Surgery in an Ambulatory Setting - A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Oliveira João Manuel Teixeira , Ginestal Mariana , Ferreira Catarina , Povo Ana , Alves Eurico Castro 
Published: February 2021

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Background: Cancellations on the day of surgery represent an important setback for patients and pose considerable drawbacks for healthcare management. Part of these cancellations are due to patients’ factors. Some studies have addressed this issue in inpatient care, but scarce information is found regarding ambulatory setting. This work intended to analyse the parameters that are important in patient cancellation on the day of surgery for ambulatory surgery, with a closer analysis on those that are patient dependent, specifying those that are significant in order to anticipate which patients will be cancelled beforehand.Methods: This work analysed a total of 19781 patients enrolled for elective day-case surgery in 2018, from which 1253 (6.33%) made a cancellation on their day of surgery. Results: Patients residing closer to the hospital (< 10 Km) had statistically more cancellations than those residing > 10 km away (p<0.05). Also, patients with 65 years of age or more had a higher cancellation rate (p<0.05). Finally, patients without a prior pre operative medical appointment might have a higher likelihood of same day cancellation (5.8% vs 14.01%, p<0.05). T-test and Chi-square tests were used with a level of significance of 0.05.Conclusions: We expect this work can contribute to anticipate the cancellation of a given patient, enabling quicker treatment with optimised resources.