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No General Trend in Functional Diversity in Bird and Mammal Communities Despite Compositional Change
Authors: Norman Kari E. A. , de Valpine Perry , Boettiger Carl 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAimDespite unprecedented environmental change due to anthropogenic pressure, recent work has found increasing dissimilarity due to turnover but no overall trend in species diversity through time at the local scale. Functional diversity provides a potentially powerful alternative approach for understanding community composition by linking shifts in species identity to the characteristics that underpin ecosystem processes. Here we present the first multitaxa, multisystem analysis of functional diversity and composition through time.LocationGlobal, with a North American focus.Time Period1923–2014.Major Taxa StudiedMammals, Birds.MethodsWe paired thousands of bird and mammal assemblage time series from the BioTIME database with existing trait data representative of species' functional roles to reconstruct time series of functional diversity and composition metrics. Our dataset included 2432 time series of yearly observations from 50 studies with a maximum spatial extent of 95 km2. Using generalised linear mixed models, we estimated general and study‐level trends for those metrics.ResultsWe found no overall temporal trends in functional diversity metrics. Study characteristics such as taxa, realm, biome, or protection status did not distinguish between types of change exhibited by communities. We found evidence of a temporal increase in fish consumption across all communities but no evidence to support multiple predictions for specific traits, including decreasing body size, dietary shifts or changes in bird foraging strata.Main ConclusionsGeneral temporal trends indicate that on the aggregate, studies do not exhibit consistent changes in functional diversity across many taxa, biomes and realms. At the study level, the majority of studies showed no temporal trends in species or functional diversity, with the remainder of the studies falling into broad categories of functional diversity change independent of species richness, functional redundancy loss (species richness declines with functional richness maintained) and increasing species richness sometimes accompanied by increasing functional richness.
Dielectric, impedance, and energy storage properties of Bi(Mg0.5Sn0.5)O3 modified Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 based ceramics
Authors: Khan Sami Ullah , Manan Abdul , Ullah Atta , Qazi Ibrahim , Rehman Maqbool Ur , Khan Murad Ali , Ahmad Arbab Safeer , Muhammad Raz , Iqbal Yaseen 
Published: December 2024

Abstract(1–x)(0.60eBi0.5Na0.5TiO3–0.35SrTiO3–0.05BiFeO3)–xBi(Mg0.5Sn0.5)O3 (x = 0.00, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20) ceramics processed via a solid‐state sintering route were investigated. Analysis of XRD data revealed the formation of the parent phase along with a minor secondary phase for each ceramic composition. The doping of BMS led to a decrease in the dielectric loss (tanδ ≤3%) for the composition with x = 0.10 in the temperature range 25°C–400°C. The observed small grain size of the sample with x = 0.10 may be responsible for its lower electrical conductivity which enhanced the energy storage performance. Furthermore, the overall resistance of all the compositions decreased with an increase in temperature which indicated a semiconducting behavior. For the sample with x = 0.10, enhancement in the overall properties was observed, i.e., stored energy density (Ws) ∼2.67 J/cm3, recoverable energy density (Wrec) ∼1.691 J/cm3 and efficiency (η) ∼63% at a dielectric breakdown strength (BDS) ∼200 kV/cm. This composition may be suitable as an energy storage capacitor for pulsed power applications.
Healthcare burden of public hospital gout admissions in New South Wales, Australia
Authors: Tse Wing Wai , Smith Ben J. , Han Joanne , Manolios Nicholas , Wong Peter , Cai Ken 
Published: December 2024

AbstractBackground and AimsIn New Zealand, the Māori and Pacific Islander population has a higher rate of hospital admissions for gout; however, we lack data for these population groups who reside in Australia. This study examined the pattern of hospital gout admissions in New South Wales (NSW), the most populous state of Australia, with a particular focus on the Māori and Pacific Islander population.MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study exploring the pattern of gout admissions in NSW public hospitals in the financial years 2017/2018 to 2019/2020. All patients aged ≥20 years, admitted to hospital with gout as the principal diagnosis between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2020, were included in this study. Outcomes measured included the number and costs of these hospital admissions. Crude and age‐standardised admission rates were calculated.ResultsWestern Sydney Local Health District (LHD) and South Western Sydney LHD had the highest number of hospital admissions with a principal diagnosis of gout (n = 537 and 788 admissions, respectively) in the 3‐year study period. Māori and Pacific Islanders had higher rates of admissions due to gout (109.9 admissions per 100 000 people, compared to 20.0 for non‐Māori/non‐Pacific Islanders) and were of younger age.ConclusionsThis study highlights the ethnic and geographical disparities in gout hospital admissions in NSW, with the Māori and Pacific Islander population of Western and South Western Sydney disproportionately affected. Culturally appropriate gout management strategies may be needed in the Māori and Pacific Islander population to address the large number of gout cases in western and southwestern Sydney.
SANTANA Cohort: Study on Frailty in Institutionalised Older Adults and Its Relationship With Gordon's Functional Health Patterns
Authors: Pérez‐Rugosa Victoria , Núñez‐Castro Isabel , Carriles‐Freire Wendy Celeste , Rodríguez‐Rodríguez Antonia , Sarabia‐Cobo Carmen 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAimThis study investigated whether Gordon's Functional Health Patterns (FHPs) can predict frailty in older adults residing in nursing homes over 5 years.DesignProspective cohort study with participants from 10 nursing homes across five countries.MethodsResearchers assessed 1245 participants at baseline and 903 at follow‐up (5 years) using standardised frailty measures and FHP assessments. Statistical analyses explored the relationships between FHPs and frailty.ResultsFHPs, particularly those related to mobility, nutrition and social interaction, significantly predicted lower frailty risk at baseline. Furthermore, FHPs showed an increased ability to predict frailty over time, explaining a substantial portion of frailty variation at both baseline and follow‐up. Analyses also revealed differences in how specific FHPs impacted frailty, suggesting the importance of individual functional variations.ConclusionThis study suggests that Gordon's FHPs are a valuable tool for predicting frailty in older adults within institutional settings. Integrating FHPs into clinical practice can promote early frailty detection and intervention. Future research should explore how FHPs change over time and their impact on frailty in broader populations.Reporting MethodThe study followed the CONSORT guideline for cohort studies to enhance the quality and transparency of reporting the results.Patient or Public ContributionNot applicable.
Syncope: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment 2024
Authors: Sutton Richard , Kenny Rose Anne , Benditt David G. 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTAimIn light of many recent advances in the field of vasovagal syncope, a selective review has been undertaken of these developments.MethodsRecent publications on the following topics were reviewed; understanding of vasovagal syncope pathophysiology, tilt‐testing methodology and interpretation, drug, ablation and pacemaker therapy.Results and ConclusionsThe vasovagal syncope field is very active in researching its pathophysiology, using it to gain better understanding of the process and applying this knowledge to therapy.
Investigating the Links Between Food Addiction, Emotional Dysregulation, Impulsivity and Quality of Life in Brazilian and Canadian College Students: A Network Analysis
Authors: Dejavitte Rosemeire Aparecida Simone , Enes Carla Cristina , Kim Hyoun S. , Soares da Silva Laura , Andrade André Luiz Monezi 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionFood addiction (FA) has been associated with emotional dysregulation, impulsivity and reduced quality of life, but its interrelationships remain underexplored. This cross‐sectional descriptive study aimed to examine these connections using network analysis.MethodsData were collected from 1777 university students in Brazil and Canada through an online survey. Participants were classified into three groups based on the modified Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0 (mYFAS 2.0): No food addiction (NFA), mild food addiction (MFA) and moderate/severe food addiction (MSFA).ResultsThe MSFA group reported significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress, impulsivity and emotional dysregulation, as well as lower quality of life compared to the other groups. Network analysis identified stress as the most influential variable in both samples, whereas impulsivity played a key role in connecting FA with emotional problems, particularly, in the MSFA group.ConclusionsThis study addresses this gap by identifying impulsivity as central to the co‐occurrence of FA and emotional dysfunction, thereby offering insights for future research and interventions targeting FA.
Economic crises and energy use: An input–output analysis of Catalonia's 2008–2014 financial crisis
Authors: Freire‐González Jaume , Canosa Oliver 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThe impact of economic crises on an economy's energy consumption, considering its sectorial interactions, remains an unexplored area. For this article, we investigated the structural sectorial relationships in energy terms before, during, and after Catalonia's 2008–2014 financial crisis, using environmentally extended input–output analysis. We used three input–output tables from 2005, 2011, and 2014, for which we constructed and employed five vectors representing sectorial energy consumption (“natural gas,” “coal,” “petroleum,” “electricity,” and “biomass and waste”) for 41 economic sectors. We studied the evolution of backward and forward linkage coefficients in terms of energy, as well as key sectors over this period. Our findings reveal that most sectors, particularly energy‐intensive ones, experienced a reduction in both backward and forward linkages. However, the relative importance of sectors in the Catalan economy remained relatively stable over the years, indicating a certain level of persistence in this indicator throughout the period, despite the economic crisis.
Implementing industrial and territorial ecology: The role of proximity and intermediaries in three French case studies
Authors: Torre André , Bourdin Sébastien , Dermine‐Brullot Sabrina , Jambou Maël 
Published: December 2024

AbstractThis article explores the challenges companies face when establishing cooperative relationships to implement industrial ecology initiatives. It examines the effectiveness of methodological devices in fostering inter‐firm relations and creating a favorable environment for executing industrial ecology strategies. The theoretical framework of proximities is used to analyze the nature of the connections that form between firms based on these strategies. Based on interviews and social network analysis from three case studies in France, the study concludes that geographical proximity is important for cooperative relationships, but it is not enough on its own. The activation of organized proximities requires intermediary actors and methodological devices. In addition, these collaborations need consistent and effective support to ensure their long‐term sustainability; without such support, they tend to be short lived.
Iron ore substitution and carbon emission reduction by scrap steel recycling under carbon neutrality goal
Authors: Zhang Bin , Lu Yang , Li Hao , Niu Niu , Xin Qingyao , Xu Changqing , Wang Zhaohua 
Published: December 2024

AbstractAs the world's largest steel production country, China annually produces more than 50% of global steel, which relies on around 70% of iron ore imports in the last decade. Promoting scrap steel recycling is essential to reduce the heavy dependence on imported iron ore and simultaneously mitigate CO2 emissions. This study used the GCAM model (Global Change Analysis Model) and the dynamic MFA model to quantify the amount of scrap steel that would be generated under the carbon neutrality goal (CNG). Furthermore, we provided different scrap steel recycling scenarios to explore the potential of iron ore savings and the reduction of CO2 emissions during 2020–2060. The results showed that the annual steel production would be reduced to 525.2 Mt in 2060 under CNG, but a total of 470.3 Mt of iron ore would still be required annually. The quantity of scrap steel generated is expected to increase annually, reaching a cumulative total of 16941.37 Mt between 2020 and 2060. With increasing the scrap steel recycling rate, under optimal conditions, savings in iron ore and mitigation of CO2 emissions could reach 6447.1 and 3132.4 Mt, respectively, cumulatively during the period from 2020 to 2060. Furthermore, iron ore demand could be met domestically by 2050, eliminating the need for imports. By extending the lifetime of construction, the overall reduction in steel production would be 1064.1 Mt from 2020 to 2060. Meanwhile, 1883.1 Mt of iron ore can be saved and 889.6 Mt of CO2 can be mitigated accumulatively.
Carbon performance and corporate financial performance during crises: Evidence from the COVID‐19 pandemic and the Global Financial Crisis
Authors: Läger Frederic , Bouzzine Yassin Denis , Lueg Rainer 
Published: December 2024

AbstractEconomic crises offer a valuable perspective on the relationship between carbon performance and corporate financial performance (CFP). Crises test corporate performance and challenge the allegedly universal synergies that developed under “normal” circumstances. However, the current research in this area is limited and has often yielded insignificant results. Drawing from a global dataset spanning 15 years, we investigate the moderating influences of two distinct crises on the interplay between carbon emission intensity and CFP. Employing fixed‐effects regression analysis, we dissect these critical periods, offering nuanced insights into their distinct impacts. The contrasting nature of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and the COVID‐19 pandemic is central to this study. The COVID‐19 pandemic, characterized by operational disruptions and natural resource scarcities (supply‐side shock), significantly amplified the benefits of carbon reduction strategies, highlighting the value of efficient processes and cost efficiencies. In contrast, the GFC did not exhibit a significant impact on the carbon–CFP relationship. This differentiation is attributed to the GFC's finance‐driven nature (demand‐side shock), and the resultant evolution in stakeholder preferences and organizational structures. This study extends beyond the debated territory of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores. It also provides a nuanced understanding of carbon performance's role subject to the unique characteristics of a crisis.
Approaching building lifetimes and hazard rates through demolition patterns: Case studies for a historical city center
Authors: Cord'homme Zoé , Dittrich Nils , Bringedal Gedde Kristina , Billy Romain G. , Müller Daniel B. 
Published: December 2024

AbstractDespite their relevance in building stock modeling, building lifetimes are poorly understood and tend to form the weakest link in forecasting energy use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste generation, and resource use. Here, we develop a methodology to trace building lifetimes for cohorts in two central areas built up after fires in the 1840s. Using Geographical Information System (GIS) data of the current building stock and archival material, we determined yearly hazard rates for buildings within the cohort 1841–1845 in the historical center of Trondheim, Norway. We find that hazard rates are very sensitive to events ranging from global to hyperlocal scales and that demolition rates have slowed down significantly since the 1980s when municipal preservation policies came into effect. In contrast, age‐based lifetime approaches fail to capture the effects of such events as they only account for the delay between construction and demolition. We discuss the use and limitations of hazard rates to better reflect changes in demolition that are not correlated with building age. Our study underscores that building lifetimes are a property of a wider system rather than an attribute of individual structures. In that sense, hazard rates are a more suitable approach to capture spatiotemporal changes of building stocks and could be further used in scenarios in dynamic models. This article met the requirements for a gold‐gold JIE data openness badge described at http://jie.click/badges.
Applications of geospatial technologies for construction and demolition waste management: A systematic literature review
Authors: Bao Zhikang , Li Shengping , Chen Ying , Xie Huili , Long Wuyan , Chen Wei‐Qiang 
Published: December 2024

AbstractConstruction and demolition waste management (CDWM) is a grand challenge on a global scale. Traditional CDWM has heavily relied on anthropological approaches, which may prevent stakeholders from acquiring a comprehensive understanding of a macro standpoint for developing effective strategies. The emergence of geospatial technologies offers a more objective and precise approach for CDWM to enhance resource management and support environmental and socio‐economic sustainability. However, a holistic review of how these geospatial technologies have been applied to CDWM is still lacking. To fully harness the potential of geospatial technologies for CDWM, this study aims to examine how different categories of geospatial technologies serve different application scenarios in CDWM through a systematic literature review. Through delving into 73 papers spanning 2004 to 2024, the results find this research discipline has been a hotspot since 2017. Existing CDWM literature has predominantly utilized geographic information systems (GIS) technology, followed by remote sensing technology and a hybrid technology strategy. Geospatial technologies have been extensively integrated with other non‐geospatial technologies. Existing literature is mainly distributed across four application scenarios: identification and classification, site selection, quantification, and decision support. Finally, three research gaps have been also pinpointed, directing future studies to devote specific efforts to improving data accuracy, combining geospatial technologies with traditional methods as well as expanding application scenarios from a life cycle perspective. This paper offers academics and practitioners a clear roadmap on how to utilize geospatial technologies for propelling the discipline of CDWM toward high efficiency and precision.
Meta‐Analysis of Solution‐Focused Brief Therapy Research Conducted in Iran: Does Outcome Type, Intervention Modality, or Delivery Format Make a Difference?
Authors: Froerer Adam S. , Bolghan‐Abadi Mustafa , Chen Meiyan , Zhang Anao 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis meta‐analysis synthesized randomized and non‐randomized controlled trials of solution‐focused brief therapy (SFBT) in Iranian populations, examining the effectiveness and the applications of SFBT in all Iranian settings and evaluated if the various outcomes being studied, research intervention modality, or therapy delivery format made statistical differences in outcomes. A comprehensive search strategy across three Iranian and four US databases, one Iranian conference website, and three professional websites resulted in the inclusion of 34 included studies for meta‐analytic analysis. The outcomes reported an overall large significant treatment effect size (d = 0.977, 95% CI: 0.591, 1.37, p < 0.001), with subgroup analysis revealing large effects for interventions for psychosocial and mental health (g = 1.24, p < 0.001) and self‐wellness (g = 0.903, p = 0.00274). SFBT was also shown to be effective in group settings (d = 1.04, p < 0.001). Results indicated that SFBT was an effective intervention for Iranian populations.
Effect on Pain Following One Session of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Patients With Jaw Myalgia: A Randomised Double‐Blind Controlled Multicentre Pilot Study
Authors: Minston Ava , Abrahamsson Helene , Abrahamsson Peter , Lindfors Erik , Nohlert Eva , Ovesson Daniel , Yekkalam Negin , Isacsson Göran 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundBotulinum toxin Type A (BTX‐A) is increasingly used in the management of myofascial pain; however, the evidence to support this treatment modality is still inconclusive.ObjectiveTo evaluate the change in days with functional jaw pain after one session of BTX‐A or placebo injections into the masseter and temporalis muscles in subjects with jaw myalgia. The hypothesis was that BTX‐A is effective in reducing the number of days with functional jaw pain.MethodsThis was a randomised, double‐blind, parallel group study in subjects with jaw myalgia. After randomisation, BTX‐A or placebo injections were made in the masseter and temporalis muscles. The number of days with jaw pain on function was evaluated after 2 months. Adverse events were registered.ResultsTwenty‐three subjects were randomly assigned to BTX‐A and 22 to placebo. Between baseline and the 2‐month follow‐up, the number of days with jaw pain at function changed from a median (interquartile range) of 14 (4) to 10.5 (6) days in the BTX‐A group and from 14.0 (1.5) to 14 (5) in the saline group (p < 0.585). Adverse events were mild and transient and similar in the two groups.ConclusionA single treatment of BTX‐A injections in the masseter and temporalis muscles was not effective in treating jaw myalgia. However, an adequately powered study might provide sufficient support for efficacy.
Malocclusion Associated With Temporomandibular Joint Anterior Disc Displacement and Condylar Resorption in Adolescents: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Authors: Qu Guanlin , Bu Lingtong , Li Xifeng , You Qingling , Luo Yi , Ma Zhigui , Yang Chi 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundAnterior disc displacement (ADD) is the most common type of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangement and may lead to condylar resorption (CR) during the adolescence period, but the specific malocclusion associated with ADD and CR remains unclear.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the malocclusion associated with TMJ ADD and CR in adolescents.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study included a clinical examination of adolescent patients aged 11–19 years. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to diagnose both TMJ ADD and CR. Occlusal measurements were obtained and analysed using 3D scanning models.ResultsA total of 242 adolescent patients (53 males and 189 females) underwent TMJ MRI examination and dental occlusion scanning. The prevalence of anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDwoR) was higher in females than that in males (OR > 1, p < 0.05). Deep overbite and posterior scissor bite were significantly associated with anterior disc displacement with reduction (ADDwR), while Angle Class II malocclusion, anterior open bite and posterior scissor bite were significantly associated with ADDwoR (OR > 1, p < 0.05). Adolescents with excessive overjet and anterior open bite were at a higher risk of CR (OR > 1, p < 0.05), whereas those with deep overbite and individual crossbite had a lower risk of CR (OR < 1, p < 0.05).ConclusionOur study offers valuable insights into the association between deep overbite, posterior scissor bite, Angle Class II malocclusion, anterior open bite, excessive overjet and the ADD and CR in adolescents. Orthodontic treatment for adolescent patients should prioritise the health of the TMJ, particularly for these types of malocclusion.